Lamar Jackson Posts An Uninspiring Performance

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't seem very comfortable during the team's first regular season action under new Offensive Coordinator, Todd Monken. The former MVP finished with 169 yards through the air while completing 17 of his 22 attempts with one interception. He also gathered 38 yards on six carries and fumbled the ball twice. […]

Rashod Bateman A Low-End Flex Play At Best

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has flashed some great skills and speed since he was drafted in 2021. His biggest issue has been health as he's only played a total of 18 games in his two seasons so far. If he can stay on the field, he has shown that he has the necessary […]

Zay Flowers A Risky Flex Play In Season Opener

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers seems to be the top fantasy prospect out of the team's revamped receiving corps. The rookie pass-catcher has impressed through training camp and preseason while shooting up fantasy draft boards in the process. The fact of the matter is that this new offense has yet to be seen and […]

Ravens Defense Looks To Capitalize Against Rookie QB

The Baltimore Ravens defense/special teams looks a little shakier than years prior. The good news is that they'll be facing a rookie quarterback making his first start in a regular season game who's leading the 31st overall offense from last year. The bad news is that the secondary is banged up and will be without […]

Justin Tucker A Top Option Yet Again

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker remains one of the best at his position and this season is no different. Last season, he made 37 out of his 43 field goal attempts which put him at the top of the league for both makes and attempts. His percentage dipped due to attempting the most 50+ yarders […]

J.K. Dobbins A Strong RB2 In Week 1

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins is starting the season off of the injury report and against the weakest defense against the run last year. The Texans ranked dead last against the run as they gave up a total of 2894 yards on 573 attempts and 25 touchdowns. The new offense may be more pass-oriented […]

Lamar Jackson Looks To Start Season Off With A Big Game

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson hasn't played since Week 13 of last season but is now equipped with a new contract and many more playmakers. He's kicking off the new season against a Houston Texans team that ranked 30th in total defense last year. With proven commodities in Odell Beckham Jr. and Mark Andrews, while […]

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George On Track To Be Healthy For Training Camp

Los Angeles Clippers forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have notably missed a ton of games over the course of the last few seasons. The high hopes for the team have depended on their health so that explains why those hopes have been squashed each season. On Marc Stein and Chris Haynes' podcast, the Clippers […]

Trey Murphy III Suffers Meniscus Injury

New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III has suffered a meniscus injury in his left knee and will undergo further testing. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the extent of the injury is still unknown and the team is trying to find out if surgery will be necessary. The 23-year-old is coming off of his […]

Tyrese Haliburton Drains Six Threes Against Italy

Team USA guard Tyrese Haliburton posted a very good all-around performance while blowing out Italy in the quarterfinal matchup. The Pacers star registered 18 points on 6-for-8 shooting from downtown, five assists, four rebounds, three steals, and one block. He only attempted one shot that wasn't a three and it didn't go down. His contributions […]

Mikal Bridges Leads USA In Blowout Win Over Italy

Team USA forward Mikal Bridges led all scorers in the 100-63 blowout win over Italy in Tuesday's quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup. The Villanova product finished the game with 24 points on 8-for-11 shooting with seven rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one block. He also drained four threes while knocking down all four […]

Taysom Hill Listed As A Quarterback For Week 1

New Orleans Saints quarterback/tight end Taysom Hill has officially been listed as a quarterback heading into Week 1. According to Nick Underhill of NOF Network, Hill was listed as a tight end throughout training camp and has received this new position designation as of Monday. Currently, the implications are unclear whether or not that means […]

D.J. Reed Believes Jets Defense Will Be Historically Good This Season

New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed believes that this year's iteration of their defense can be the best in the league and one of the best in NFL history. Reed said, "I think we have the potential to be the best defense in the NFL. Honestly, I think we can be historical, not just the […]

Dennis Schroder Leads Germany Past Slovenia

Team Germany guard Dennis Schroder played a big role in taking down Luka Doncic and Slovenia on Sunday by 29 points. The new Toronto Raptor finished the game with 24 points, 10 assists, two rebounds, and one block on 8-for-11 shooting from the floor and 4-for-7 from deep. Schroder has been one of the better […]

Santi Aldama Registers Solid Performance Against Canada

Team Spain forward Santi Aldama was one of two players to score 20 or more in their loss against Canada on Sunday. The Grizzlies big man ended the game with 20 points and two rebounds while coming off of the bench and playing just shy of 25 minutes. He shot 8-for-12 from the floor and […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 30 Points On Spain

Team Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander propelled the team to an 88-85 win over Spain on Sunday. The rising star ended the game with 30 points on 7-for-12 shooting while adding seven assists, four rebounds, three steals, and knocking down 14 of his 16 free throw attempts. Gilgeous-Alexander has now scored 23 or more points in […]

Jonas Valanciunas Helps Take Down Team USA

Team Lithuania center Jonas Valanciunas posted a strong outing to help with the effort to take down the favored Team USA on Sunday. The veteran big man posted 12 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks while shooting 4-for-6 from the floor and knocking down his only three of the game. Lithuania pulled off the shocking […]

Jalen Brunson Scores 14 Points In Losing Effort

Team USA guard Jalen Brunson was one just four players for the USA to post a positive plus/minus against Lithuania on Sunday. The New York Knicks star ended the game with 14 points, seven assists, four rebounds, and one steal while shooting 4-for-10 from the floor and 5-for-6 from the free throw line while knocking […]

Anthony Edwards Pours In 35 Points Against Lithuania

Team USA guard Anthony Edwards was the main driver of the offense in the US National Team's loss to Lithuania on Sunday. The Timberwolves star posted 35 points on 14-for-26 shooting overall and 5-for-13 from three while adding two assists, one rebound, three steals, and one block. Edwards tried to take over wherever he could […]

Bucks, Alex Antetokounmpo Agree To Deal

The Milwaukee Bucks are signing Alex Antetokounmpo to a deal but the terms are not clear at the moment. This puts three of the Antetokounmpo brothers in Milwaukee as he joins Giannis and Thanasis. The young forward played for Milwaukee's G League affiliate last year and averaged 5.6 points and 2.9 rebounds in 22.6 minutes […]

Gregory Jackson Signs Two-Way Deal With Memphis

Memphis Grizzlies forward Gregory Jackson has officially signed a two-way deal with the team after being selected with the 45th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Jackson averaged 10.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in Summer League over eight games. The rookie had some high expectations as he was labeled one of the biggest sleepers […]

Svi Mykhailiuk Signs One-Year Deal With Celtics

Free agent forward Svi Mykhailiuk has signed a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 26-year-old split time between the Knicks and Hornets last season while appearing in 32 games overall. In his five seasons in the league, he has been a part of six different teams. Last year, […]

JaVale McGee Signs With Sacramento

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, JaVale McGee is signing with the Sacramento Kings. The 35-year-old spent the last season with Dallas where he averaged 4.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game across 8.5 minutes per contest. He only appeared in 42 games and made his frustrations public because when he signed, he thought […]

Nets, Harry Giles III Agree On One-Year Deal

According to Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report, Harry Giles III and the Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a one-year deal on Friday. The 25-year-old center hasn't played a game in the NBA since the 2020-21 season when he was with the Trail Blazers. At that time, he averaged 2.8 points and 3.5 rebounds […]

Stephen Curry Hopes To Play As Long As LeBron

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been the face of the franchise and one of the best in the league for years now. While on Gilbert Arenas' podcast, Curry said that he'd figure out how long he'll play past the remaining three years on his contract when the time comes, but he'd like to […]

Jonas Valanciunas Interested In Staying With Pelicans

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas is eligible for a contract extension after signing one in 2021 for two years. In an interview with Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Valanciunas stated, "And I want to stay longer there. I like the New Orleans group. I'm ready to go and do it." Until injuries derailed the […]

TyTy Washington Jr. Signs Two-Way Deal With Bucks

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, TyTy Washington Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a two-way deal on Tuesday. The 21-year-old spent last season with the Houston Rockets and appeared in 31 games. He posted averages of 4.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game across 14.0 minutes per contest. His […]

Ben Simmons Confident In A Bounce-Back Season

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons believes he's going to bounce back next season in a big way after playing just 42 total games across the last two years. In an interview with Marc J. Spears of ESPN, Simmons said "I'm excited because I know I can do it." The 27-year-old was referring to getting back […]

Dontay Demus Jr. Leads Ravens Receivers With 86 Yards

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. turned in a couple of big plays during the team's loss in their final preseason matchup. The 22-year-old rookie out of Maryland finished with 86 yards while catching two out of his three targets. Demus had to put everything on display to grab one the final remaining receiver […]

Melvin Gordon III Quiet In Preseason Finale

Baltimore Ravens running back Melvin Gordon III had one more shot to prove he belongs on the roster and didn't do all that much on Saturday. The veteran back ended with nine yards on three carries and 19 yards on two catches. While Gordon did show he had some juice, he didn't prove to be […]