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NBA

Warriors’ Gary Payton II opted into his $9.1 million player option for the 2024-25 season

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 19 2024

With the 2024 NBA Finals over, the offseason will soon be in full swing for all 30 teams. On June 30 starting at 6:00 p.m., teams can begin to negotiate…

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Did Haason Reddick mislead the Jets before he was traded from the Eagles?

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 19 2024

After a disastrous 2023 season for the Jets, the team wants to bounce back in 2024. New York has added pieces on both sides of the ball to improve the…

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The Detroit Pistons have fired head coach Monty Williams after just one season

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 19 2024

Last season, the Detroit Pistons finished 14-68. The worst record of any team during the 2023-24 regular season. Those 68 losses were the most in franchise history for the Pistons….

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The Indiana Pacers are close to signing Pascal Siakam to a long-term contract extension

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 18 2024

To start the 2023-24 season, the Pacers saw potential in their team. Indiana knew they had a chance to be a contender in the Eastern Conference. However, the team needed…

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Former Bears QB Justin Fields recently criticized Chicago Bears culture when he was with the team

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 18 2024

With the 11th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Justin Fields out of Ohio State. Fields had a chance to be Chicago’s next franchise QB. The…

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NBA

Jayson Tatum made NBA Finals history in 2024 despite not winning Finals MVP

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 18 2024

For most of the 2024 postseason, there was little doubt who the eventual champions would be. The Boston Celtics were simply the best team in the NBA. They had been…

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The Bulls reportedly turned down a top-10 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft to keep Alex Caruso

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 17 2024

At 39-43, the Bulls finished 9th in the Eastern Conference last season. They were in the play-in tournament but failed to secure one of the final two spots in the…

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NBA

Brian Windhorst explained a new rule established by the NBA to help teams keep their own free agents

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 17 2024

Tonight, the Celtics are at home for Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals vs. the Mavericks. Boston has the 3-1 series lead and could win the championship in Game…

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NFL

Tom Brady made his broadcasting debut over the weekend for FOX at the UFL championship game

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 17 2024

On Sunday, the Birmingham Stallions were playing the San Antonio Brahmas in the UFL championship game. During the second quarter, play-by-play announcer Curt Menefee welcomed longtime NFL QB Tom Brady…

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The Brooklyn Nets have turned down multiple trade offers for Mikal Bridges

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 14 2024

At the 2022-23 trade deadline, things got dicey for the Brooklyn Nets. To start, Kyrie Irving requested a trade and the Nets shipped him to Dallas. Shortly after Kyrie’s departure,…

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NCAA

Coleman Hawkins has committed to Kansas State on a record $2 million NIL deal

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 14 2024

After a loss to the UConn Huskies in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, Coleman Hawkins took time to decide what his future would hold. At first, Hawkins planned on entering the…

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NFL

The Steelers were fired up to sign LB Patrick Queen from a divisional rival this offseason

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 14 2024

At 10-7 last season, the Pittsburgh Steelers snuck into the playoffs. Despite a winning record, Pittsburgh’s QB situation was not great. They ended up losing 31-17 to the Bills. Making…

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Bears’ WR Rome Odunze is chasing Puka Nacua’s rookie receiving records

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 13 2024

In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears added two legitimate playmakers to their offense. With the first overall pick, it was not a question the Bears were going to…

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NBA

Adam Silver says the NBA may be ‘past the point’ of having a competitive all-star game

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 13 2024

A hot discussion topic around the NBA over the last few years has been the overall product of the all-star game. In the past, the competition level in the all-star…

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ESPN’s Brian Windhorst called out Dallas’ Luka Doncic for his poor defense in the NBA Finals

Author image Zach Wolpin  •  Jun 13 2024

In a 106-99 loss to the Celtics in Game 3, the Dallas Mavericks now found themselves down 3-0 in the NBA Finals. The Celtics are simply better than the Mavericks…

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