Roster management Q&A with Keith Smith
1. The Jaylen question: The Celtics’ stated reason for moving on from Jaylen Brown is that they didn’t believe that they could build around two players each making 35% of the Cap.…
Valkyries advance after thrilling comeback
The Golden State Valkyries kept their season alive on Friday night in dramatic fashion, beating the Dallas Wings 77-73 following a stunning second-half comeback. With the win, the…
Nuggets Notes: Braun, S. Jones, Nembhard, Simpson, More
Head coach David Adelman said he hoped the Nuggets would add more ball-handling to their roster in May, after they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Rather than …
Knicks Notes: Wiseman, Center, Bradley, Drummond, Towns
The Knicks are prioritizing a center with their 14th standard roster spot, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (subscriber link), who says James Wiseman has emerged as …
LeBron James says it still bothers him Lakers didn’t get a parade for 2020 championship
Given how divisive it is, there will never be a uniform opinion on the Lakers’ 2020 title. For some — like basically any respectable NBA player who was there — the title is one of…
Grizzlies To Waive Jordan Hawkins
The Grizzlies will waive recent trade acquisition Jordan Hawkins, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who refers to the move as a mutual decision to enable the for…
Magic Notes: Black, Penda, Sweeney, Da Silva, Richardson
Magic guard Anthony Black is eligible for a rookie scale extension until October 19. He said at Monday’s media day that he’s not sure whether a deal will be reached ahead of that …
Training Camp Day 4: Get to Know New Blazer Branden Carlson
The Portland Trail Blazers hosted the final day of training camp in Tualatin on Friday ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. While the day included a light media availability session, …
Hawks Notes: Newell, Wiggins, Rookies, Training Camp
Forward Asa Newell is hoping to claim a rotation role in his second NBA season, but he says his individual goals are secondary to the team’s aspirations, writes Lauren Williams of…
49ers' Kyle Shanahan reveals Mike Evans injury update for Week 4 vs. Broncos
Mike Evans has opened each of the last two San Francisco 49ers games with early production, and both ended with him hurt.
Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 4 games
Here are the matchups we are looking at for the Week 4 games.
Steelers may have a QB decision to make before trade deadline
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-2 after dropping their "Thursday Night Football" game against the Cleveland Browns, and that's not the most ideal place.
Jalen Duren Notes: Gores, Pistons, Relationship, Bickerstaff
Jalen Duren’s restricted free agency saga with the Pistons was finally resolved on Thursday night, when he agreed to stay with Detroit on a new five-year, $200MM contract that’s r…
Rams reveal unfortunate Aaron Donald injury update for Week 4
The Los Angeles Rams are 1-2 and they head into Week 4 with a huge showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Jed York gets a sizable punishment from the NFL after his prostitution arrest
The NFL has rendered its verdict on York.
Battle Heats Up Over NBA Expansion in Las Vegas
The closer the NBA gets to resolving who will win ownership of their proposed new Las Vegas expansion franchise, the less certain it is when the inaugural season will actually beg…
Why Can’t the Trail Blazers Get It Right?
The Portland Trail Blazers experienced a terribly public gaffe yesterday, as they hired and then fired television play-by-play broadcaster Braiden Bell within eight hours. This wa…
Ravens provide Lamar Jackson injury update ahead of Week 4
The Baltimore Ravens take on the winless Tennessee Titans in Maryland in Week 4, and the status of quarterback Lamar Jackson has once again been something to monitor.
The Blazers have a starting lineup dilemma with a clear solution: Bring Ja Morant off the bench
Putting Morant in the backcourt with Damian Lillard in a starting group with Deni Avdija makes little sense
Bills HC Joe Brady gives definitive Keon Coleman injury update
The Buffalo Bills had some uncertainty surrounding Keon Coleman heading into their matchup with the New England Patriots. Head coach Joe Brady doesn't sound particularly worried.
The new-look Celtics are bonding, thanks to Mike Conley
BOSTON — Sundays have become a tad more consequential for members of the 2026-2027 Boston Celtics. That’s because most of the roster is participating in a fantasy football league;…
NFL sends message to coaches after Sean McVay's pass-interference revelation
Josh Wallace had what looked like a game-sealing interception late in the Los Angeles Rams' Sept. 27 game at Denver. A defensive pass interference flag against the cornerback on B…
J.J. McCarthy shares first public reaction to trade from Vikings to Giants
On Friday, McCarthy offered his first public comments on that trade.
Sixers Notes: LeBron, Bona, Hukporti, Brown, Edgecombe, More
The Sixers have discussed having LeBron James operate as a point forward this season, team sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN, but that doesn’t necessarily mean head coach Nick N…