Thursday · November 12, 2026 Vol. I · No. 315
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Lakers hire Pooh Jeter as Director of Pro Scouting

The Lakers have made one of their first big hires in the scouting department under new assistant general manager Eric Amsler. On Thursday, Marc Spears of Andscape reported that th…

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Minor Roster Moves: Bulls, Jazz, Trail Blazers

The Bulls requested waivers on Peter Suder on Thursday, according to NBA.com’s transaction log, and the Jazz did the same with Jaelen House, the team announced in a press release.…

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Why 49ers' George Kittle could have big game vs. Broncos

If history is any indicator, George Kittle could be a big threat for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in their home game against the Denver Broncos. 

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49ers' Brock Purdy is doing something only one NFL QB has done before

The San Francisco 49ers are looking like themselves again, and that means they're winning. Quarterback Brock Purdy is a large part of this team's 3-0 start. 

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Knicks Notes: Towns, Shamet, Starters, Thomas, More

While Karl-Anthony Towns made it clear on Monday that he wants to sign a contract extension, talks between his camp and the Knicks have reportedly stalled and there’s said to be a…

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The Suns pick up options on Khaman Maluach and Ryan Dunn

The Phoenix Suns announced Thursday they are picking up the team options for Khaman Maluach and Ryan Dunn for the 2027-28 season. Dunn will be entering the fourth and final year o…

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Dak Prescott's impressive start tells a different story than the Cowboys' 1-2 record

The Dallas Cowboys are 1-2 heading into the Week 4 matchup against the Houston Texans, and while Jerry Jones and company would rather see a better record, quarterback Dak Prescott…

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Joey Porter Jr. has delusional take on why he will play for Cowboys without new deal

After missing the first three games of the 2026 season as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a "back" injury, one that kept conveniently flaring up just before game day, P…

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Suns Exercise 2027/28 Options On Ryan Dunn, Khaman Maluach

The Suns have exercised their fourth-year option on Ryan Dunn and their third-year option on Khaman Maluach, the team announced today (Twitter links). Both players were already se…

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Rockets Waive Two-Way Player Rafael Castro

The Rockets have waived Rafael Castro, tweets Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Castro signed a two-way contract with Houston in August. That two-way deal covered two seasons, but all…

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Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/1/26

Herald Celtics notebook: Jayson Tatum feels ‘great,’ Joe Mazzulla hints at lineup plans Globe Veteran guard Mike Conley looking forward to dual role with the Celtics, as a player …

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Bombshell rumor alleges rift between Patriots' Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel

Is there an issue between Vrabel and Maye?

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Wizards’ Vukcevic Out At Least Four Weeks With Hip Injury

Wizards big man Tristan Vukcevic has been diagnosed with a left hip impingement, the team announced today (via Twitter). According to the Wizards, Vukcevic will be a partial parti…

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Lakers Notes: Knecht, Jeter, Thybulle, Williams, Pelinka

Following up on reporting indicating that former first-round pick Dalton Knecht could be the odd man out as the Lakers deal with a preseason roster crunch, Jovan Buha (Twitter vid…

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Pooh Jeter leaves Portland to Become Lakers New Director of Pro Scouting

Pooh Jeter has been hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as their new Director of Pro Scouting, according to Mark J. Spears of Andscape. Jeter has been with the Portland Trail Blazers …

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'Boundary eraser': Cowboys DC Christian Parker reacts to Joey Porter Jr. trade

A lockdown corner will benefit Dallas' ailing secondary.

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Browns reportedly could trade Shedeur Sanders amid rise of Deshaun Watson under these conditions

Watson entered Week 4 as the team's undisputed starter.

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5 Phoenix Suns lineups to look forward to in 2026-27

My annual “5 Lineups to look forward to” piece is finally here. The season must be getting closer, folks. This is one of the deepest Suns teams in recent memory, even with the Mar…

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Rumored Warriors free agent target headed to Italy

During the free agency waiting game this summer, many players were linked to the Golden State Warriors. While the Dubs ultimately went in a different direction, veteran center Kel…

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Trail Blazers Name Braiden Bell as New TV Play-by-Play Broadcaster

The Portland Trail Blazers have named Phoenix Mercury and G League Valley Suns broadcaster Braiden Bell as their new play-by-play television lead, replacing long-time veteran Kevi…

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Quentin Grimes is ready to compete for a starting spot

Aside from Walker Kessler’s four-year, $130 million deal, the largest contract the Los Angeles Lakers handed out to an external free agent this summer went to Quentin Grimes, who …

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Now that Payton Pritchard is extension eligible, the Celtics should pay him, right?

The back-to-school-like excitement that surrounds Boston Celtics Training Camp is unmatched. The Patriots stink, Drake Maye may be a fraud, and the Red Sox just played 18 innings …

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Philip Rivers shares surprising detail from Bills head-coaching interview and Josh Allen's role in it

Philip Rivers went from coaching high school football to sitting in front of Buffalo Bills ownership with Josh Allen in the room and a chance to become an NFL head coach.

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NBA Roster, Contract Deadlines To Watch In October

After a couple relatively quiet months around the NBA, October is full of important deadlines for roster and contract decisions. Here’s our round-up of the dates to keep an eye on…