The Orlando Magic let a 19-point lead vanish Thursday night, and as a result, the collapse exposed an uncomfortable truth about their offense. Orlando fell 113-108 to the Houston Rockets at Kia Center, surrendering a 20-0 third-quarter run that flipped complete control into late-game desperation. As a result, the loss dropped the Magic to 31-27 and reinforced a pattern that has … [Read more...] about Magic Face Harsh Reality of Struggling Offense After Tough Loss
Commanders Have Path to Reunion With $218 Million Former No. 4 Overall Pick
The Washington Commanders traded away 1 of the NFL’s greatest offensive linemen of all time in 2020 when they sent offensive tackle Trent Williams to the San Francisco 49ers.What they got back in return — a 5th round pick and 3rd round pick — seems hardly sufficient looking back on the dominance Williams has shown playing for the 49ers n the 6 seasons since then.Now, somehow, … [Read more...] about Commanders Have Path to Reunion With $218 Million Former No. 4 Overall Pick
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Hit With MVP Reality Check From 2-Time Winner
Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash does not consider Jaylen Brown the top candidate for the Michael Jordan Trophy this year for two simple reasons: the Boston Celtics have performed better when Brown has gone to the bench, and their head coach, Joe Mazzulla, deserves as much credit for the team’s success.“Sometimes it’s about the narrative. In [Jaylen’s] case, I think [Joe] Mazzulla … [Read more...] about Celtics’ Jaylen Brown Hit With MVP Reality Check From 2-Time Winner
Dolphins Almost Hired Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard As HC?
Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard was a finalist for the Dolphins’ head coaching job that went to Jeff Hafley. His comments this week indicate he might have been the runner-up. “Full disclosure, I was in communication with the Dolphins for about two weeks,” Sheppard said (via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press). “After the interview I was contacted by three people … [Read more...] about Dolphins Almost Hired Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard As HC?
Eight Pistons: One engine
The NBA has been flirting with expansion for years, but it seems the league is finally moving into action. Seattle is ready, Las Vegas is ready, and the fans have been ready. And whether the official vote comes this summer or early next season, the writing is on the wall: The NBA is about to get bigger. While all eyes are, of course, on the newborn franchises, the front offices … [Read more...] about Eight Pistons: One engine