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Just one day after an NBA Draft in which the Sacramento Kings landed three first-round picks with high hopes, the team is now clearing playing time for those young players. The Kings will reportedly release veteran guard Aaron Afflalo before his …
Detroit Pistons guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been suspended two games by the NBA for a recent traffic stop that ended with Caldwell-Pope arrested for driving while under the influence. The NBA cited “pleading guilty to operating a motor …
Only one day after the NBA Draft, prognosticators already have an eye on the Rookie of the Year race for 2017-2018. The award for this past season has not yet been passed out, but that didn’t stop Bovada from releasing odds for next …
In an exclusive piece written for Irish sports news site The42, Conor McGregor’s coach detailed the mindset and motivations for the fighter’s upcoming boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. In the midst of the puff piece about his friend and …
Having fallen well out of the playoff picture, the New York Mets appear willing to turn over much of their roster for young talent. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Mets are now willing to hear offers for a variety of veterans in their …
When Bulls forward Jimmy Butler was shipped from Chicago to Minnesota for a smaller haul than expected, many began to wonder what other teams were involved in trade talks and what they offered. Now, we may have a better idea. According to …
The NBA Draft is quite possibly the most high stakes and dramatic non-competitive event in American sports. One pick can change the fortunes of an entire franchise. Nail a pick in the lottery and your team could be a contender for years to come. Just …
Seemingly as soon as the Finals ended, the NBA dove right into silly season, with rumors, breaking news, and questions popping up all over the basketball landscape. With the draft quickly approaching, the entire league feels in flux, grasping at ways …
Versatility has become such a crucial part of today’s NBA. Finding players who can play on the wings, but move into the post or work as a secondary ball handler has become a key part of team building. This year’s draft features several prospects who …
The 2017 NBA Draft class has been heralded for the last 18 months as a strong group filled with talent. With selections nearing, that prophecy appears to be mostly true. Certainly as more tape has been evaluated and players are poked and prodded to …
Now that the NBA Finals have ended, it’s time to focus on the draft. Finding players who can make an impact on the league has proved easier said than done in recent offseasons. The style of play in the NBA is ever-changing and spotting players …
After Yasiel Puig showed both of his middle fingers to the crowd in Cleveland on Tuesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts chose to have a conversation with his star outfielder about the incident. Puig homered off Trevor Bauer on Tuesday, and as he …
The NBA’s regular season can drag and lose the interest of the casual fan. When the lights turn up in the playoffs, some players shrink and others rise to the occasion. Responding in the postseason can change a player’s career. With free agency and a …
There is no spectacle in sports like the NBA Draft lottery. The NHL has a lottery of its own, but it only puts the top three overall picks up for chance, and one hockey player typically provides less of an impact to his new franchise compared to a …
It’s difficult to begrudge any young player who chooses to forego additional time playing as an amateur when they could cash in on their talents by heading to the pros. Judging the financial standing of any young man or the motivation behind his …
The first round of the NBA playoffs has arrived, after a season packed with surprises and intrigue. Following last offseason, nearly all of the viewing public thought a Cavs-Warriors rematch was inevitable. Now with more than a thousand games played, …
