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Grant Riller Drops Game-High 18 Points On Friday
Philadelphia 76ers guard Grant Riller finished with a game-high 18 points during the win over Denver on Friday in Las Vegas. The 25-year-old needed only 18 minutes off the bench to lead the way in the scoring column. He looked good, too, going 7-for-13 from the field and 2-for-4 from deep. More importantly, Riller appears […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Donovan Mitchell Talks To Be An "Extended Process"
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has been in the headlines after it was reported the franchise is now willing to listen to trade offers. While the Knicks reportedly balked at Utah's latest proposal, which included numerous first-round draft picks, there are still ongoing talks between both sides. However, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski believes Utah has plenty […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Spurs Retaining Keldon Johnson With New Deal
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract extension. The 22-year-old had a breakout season in 2021-22, finishing with averages of 17.0 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 38.5% from deep. With Dejounte Murray now in Atlanta, Johnson has an excellent chance to become the team's top producer […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Ousmane Dieng Suffers Injury In Summer League
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (wrist) will miss the rest of Summer League after suffering a chip fracture in his right wrist. The No. 11 overall selection had played well during his time in Las Vegas and was a highly touted international prospect heading toward the 2022 NBA Draft. Fortunately, he is expected to […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Mike Gesicki To Play Under Franchise Tag This Season
Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki will play on a franchise tag this season. After both sides failed to settle on a long-term contract before Friday's 4 p.m. deadline, the 26-year-old will now earn nearly $11 million in 2022-23. Gesicki finished last year by compiling 73 catches for 780 yards, both career-highs. However, he had […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Dalton Schultz, Cowboys Unable To Agree On Deal
Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz will play the 2022-23 campaign on a franchise tag. Both sides had until 4 p.m. eastern on Friday to agree on a long-term deal. However, that didn't happen, so Schultz will earn nearly $11 million this season. The 26-year-old is coming off the best year of his career, finishing […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Duane Brown Charged With A Misdemeanor
Free-agent tackle Duane Brown was charged officially with one count of carrying a concealed weapon, a misdemeanor. The 36-year-old was arrested on Saturday at LAX after he was found to have an unloaded firearm in his luggage while attempting to clear a TSA checkpoint. If convicted, he faces up to a year in jail. However, […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Kyler Murray Talks "Going Smooth"
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is still without a new contract as training camp approaches. However, ESPN NFL reporter Jeff Darlington shed some light on the situation, indicating that current talks are "going smooth" while adding that a deal before camp "remains a very reasonable likelihood." The signal-caller is unquestionably one of the most talented […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Trevor Lawrence Ready For A Breakout Season?
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence hasn't lived up to expectations since entering the league. The 2021 No. 1 overall selection finished his inaugural year by throwing for 3,641 yards and 12 touchdowns throughout 17 games. Yet, he also threw 17 picks and completed only 59.6% of his throws. However, legendary wide receiver and current broadcaster […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
James Robinson Making Progress
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (Achilles) appears to be progressing toward his return. A recent video was posted to Twitter which showed Robinson changing directions. Granted, he wasn't moving at full speed, but it was still encouraging. The 23-year-old has been a reliable fantasy contributor since entering the league in 2020, running for 1,837 […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Vikings, Raiders Still Interested In Ndamukong Suh
Free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is no longer on the Browns' radar. However, the Raiders and Vikings are still interested in acquiring the veteran's services. The 35-year-old has remained a disruptive presence despite his age, finishing with six sacks in each of his previous two seasons in Tampa. Suh hopes to make his decision before […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Patrick Mahomes Working With New Additions
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has recently been drilling with wide receivers Justin Watson and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. With just a few weeks before training camp commences, the former MVP is looking to establish a rapport with his new wideouts after the team traded Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins back in March. Mahomes also worked […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Marquez Valdes-Scantling Putting In Extra Work
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling has been working extra with quarterback Patrick Mahomes this offseason. After the team moved superstar Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins in March, the No. 1 spot on the depth chart opened up, with Valdes-Scantling more than willing to claim it. The 27-year-old has compiled 123 catches for 2,153 […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Justin Watson Looking To Rebound With Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson has been working extra with Patrick Mahomes this offseason. Watson, along with fellow wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling, has been drilling with the signal-caller in Texas, just weeks before training camp is set to begin. The 26-year-old hasn't had a promising career since being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Jessie Bates III's Contract Talks Remain Stalled
Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III is still without a new contract. As the July 15 deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term deals approaches, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that negotiations "remain at a standstill." The 25-year-old also hasn't signed his nearly $13 million franchise tag, so there's a chance he […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Justin Jackson Shines In Summer League Win
Boston Celtics forward Justin Jackson finished with 24 points during the win over the Warriors in Summer League play. The veteran looked good in this one, going 9-for-14 from the field and 5-for-10 from deep. The 2017 first-round pick, who has played for six teams throughout his career, is hoping to earn a consistent spot […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
James Wiseman Compiles Three Blocks On Tuesday
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman finished with six points on 3-for-9 shooting during the loss to Boston in Las Vegas on Tuesday. While his scoring output was discouraging, he made up for it by adding seven rebounds and three blocks. Wiseman continues to find his rhythm after missing so much time because of a […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Moses Moody Struggles Shooting Against Boston
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody finished with 21 points during the loss to Boston in Las Vegas on Tuesday evening. He also had four assists, three rebounds, and three steals. However, the 20-year-old had trouble getting his shots to fall by going 6-for-19 from the field and 2-for-9 from deep. The 2021 first-round pick […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Jonathan Kuminga Has Another Strong Showing
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga finished Tuesday's Summer League loss to Boston with a game-high 29 points. The 19-year-old added two boards, one steal, and one block. However, he had another subpar shooting performance, going 11-for-22 from the field while sinking two of his seven tries from deep. Nonetheless, with Otto Porter Jr. now […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
D.J. Wilson Scores 10 Points In Summer League
Toronto Raptors forward D.J. Wilson finished with 10 points during the loss to Chicago on Tuesday night in Las Vegas. He added five boards and two assists, although he also had a game-high six turnovers. Wilson recently signed a multi-year deal after suiting up on numerous 10-day contracts for Toronto in 2021-22. However, despite years […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Dalano Banton Scores Game-High 18 Points
Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton finished with a game-high 18 points during the loss to Chicago in Summer League play. The 22-year-old logged 26 minutes, adding five assists, four boards, and two steals to complement his scoring output. However, despite draining three of his five attempts from deep, he struggled shooting overall by going 6-for-15 […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Dalen Terry Improves On Tuesday Night
Chicago Bulls guard Dalen Terry finished with 14 points during the win over Toronto in Las Vegas on Tuesday. He also had five boards and two assists, and more importantly, he only had three turnovers. The No. 18 overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft has had issues taking care of the ball throughout the […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Jaylin Williams Gets Four-Year Deal
Forward Jaylin Williams agreed to a four-year, $8.2 million deal with OKC on Tuesday. The No. 34 overall selection of the 2022 NBA Draft averaged 10.9 points, 9.8 boards, and 1.3 steals last season with the Razorbacks. He likely won't get a routine workload in 2022-23. However, considering the Thunder are in rebuilding mode, he […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
EJ Liddell Tears ACL
New Orleans Pelicans forward EJ Liddell (knee) tore his ACL during Monday's Summer League clash with the Hawks. The injury was originally classified as a sprain. However, after further testing, the news was much worse. The 21-year-old averaged 19.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, and 2.5 assists throughout 32 games with the Buckeyes last season. […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Jazz Reportedly Open To Offers For Donovan Mitchell
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell was deemed unattainable after the team traded Rudy Gobert to Minnesota. While speaking at a recent press conference, general manager Justin Zanik reiterated Mitchell's importance to the organization. Yet, he added that nobody on the roster is considered "untouchable." Undoubtedly, acquiring Mitchell won't be easy, especially since the franchise would […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Khris Middleton Has Wrist Surgery
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (wrist) underwent surgery in early July to repair a torn ligament. The recent update surrounding the veteran comes after he missed the final 10 games of the postseason because of a left knee injury. The Bucks will undoubtedly need him healthy and on the floor, especially after averaging 20.1 points, […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Dennis Smith Jr. To Hold Private Workout
Unrestricted free-agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. will hold a private workout on Monday, with 10 NBA teams expected to attend. The 2017 No. 9 overall pick has bounced around since entering the league. He last played in Portland in 2021-22, where he averaged 5.6 points, 3.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. There's a good […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Dalen Terry Has Seven Turnovers In Loss
Chicago Bulls guard Dalen Terry finished with 13 points across 27 minutes during the loss to the Knicks in Summer League. The rookie went 3-for-7 from the field and 1-for-3 from deep while adding three assists, one rebound, and one block. However, he had a game-high seven turnovers, which has been a consistent issue throughout […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Miles Bridges Has Upcoming Court Date
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has a court date scheduled for July 20. Bridges, who was arrested in late June on felony domestic violence charges, is coming off a fantastic season, where he averaged a career-high 20.2 points. The Hornets did tender him an $8 million qualifying offer, so the team does have control. However, […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago
Joshua Primo Has A Night To Forget On Sunday
San Antonio Spurs guard Joshua Primo had 10 points during the loss to Golden State on Sunday. He struggled shooting the ball by going 2-for-15 from the field and 1-for-5 from behind the arc. He did add five boards, four assists, and a block, but overall, it wasn't his best effort. The 19-year-old played relatively […]
Dennis Clausen 3 years ago