Maybe the Dallas Mavericks don’t want to make a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. Last time they pulled off a deal in Hollywood, they lost Luka Doncic for a washed-up Anthony Davis and a single first-round pick. Not exactly a win-win, even if it did net them Cooper Flagg a few months later, only after missing the playoffs. However, if the Doncic deal and subsequent aftermath … [Read more...] about 2 Mock Trades With Lakers Solve Dallas Mavericks’ Biggest Problem
Knicks Win But Still Haunted by Thibodeau’s Emotional Scar
The New York Knicks opened the Mike Brown era with an impressive 119-111 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, but the on-court triumph was nearly overshadowed by a revealing report earlier in the day about their former coach.According to Ian O’Connor of The Athletic, Tom Thibodeau felt “deeply wounded” and betrayed by his abrupt dismissal last summer — just … [Read more...] about Knicks Win But Still Haunted by Thibodeau’s Emotional Scar
The Tigers’ Next Big Move Might Come from Japan–and It’s Not Who You Think
The Tigers enter the offseason with one glaring need: impact offense. Much of the buzz has centered on the widely publicized Munetaka Murakami, but as one recent piece argues, Detroit might find better value by pursuing a slightly under-the-radar Japanese free agent instead: Kazuma OkamotoBy broadening their scope beyond Murakami, the Tigers open the door to a player who might … [Read more...] about The Tigers’ Next Big Move Might Come from Japan–and It’s Not Who You Think
Giants Get Good News on LB Brian Burns Injury Despite Missed Practice
There are few defensive linemen in the NFL having a better year than Brian Burns, which is why the news that came out of New York Giants camp Wednesday was so welcome. Giants coach Brian Daboll announced Burns would not be going on injured reserve even though he missed practice Wednesday due to injury. With nine sacks, Burns leads the NFL and has already surpassed his 2024 … [Read more...] about Giants Get Good News on LB Brian Burns Injury Despite Missed Practice
Rival’s Meltdown Could Hand Canadiens a No. 2 Center With ‘Street Cred’
Whether they intended to or not, the Calgary Flames are making a compelling case for going into full-on tank mode this season.And Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes should pay attention, because a Calgary tank could provide them with the means to acquiring a much-needed second line center.Heading into their game at home against the Canadiens on Wednesday, the Flames … [Read more...] about Rival’s Meltdown Could Hand Canadiens a No. 2 Center With ‘Street Cred’