https://twitter.com/peter_king/status/1432864320573091840
Martes, Agosto 31, 2021
[Breer] Per the wire, the Patriots have released QB Brian Hoyer.
https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1432820788948832256
Simu Liu, star of new Marvel Studios movie Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings movie, says he checks r/nba daily.
Something interesting I found on r/marvelstudios. Simu Liu, who plays Shang-Chi in the new Marvel Studios movie Shang-Chi and The Legend of the 10 Rings movie, says he checks r/nba daily.
Still pretty much check r/nba on a daily basis to keep up with all things basketball.
Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic confirms on Dan Barrerio that Ben Simmons is open to being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves to play with his friends Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell. Along with fellow Klutch Sports client Anthony Edwards.
KFAN Sports Radio link: https://www.iheart.com/live/kfan-1209/
Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic confirms on Dan Barrerio that Ben Simmons is open to being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves to play with his friends Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell. Along with fellow Klutch agent Anthony Edwards.
Confirmation from Krawczynski via Twitter DM.. Posted by u/TylerIreland on r/timberwolves.
[Disclaimer: This was said on live radio so I'm going to have to wait until the show is reuploaded later tonight and then add the clip-off to this post. If anyone managed to grab the clip let me know and I'll upload it to the post ASAP.]
Earlier Report from Krawczynski: https://theathletic.com/2797725/2021/08/31/the-timberwolves-lack-of-activity-at-power-forward-all-seemingly-points-one-way-ben-simmons/
In conversations with teams in Las Vegas, I came away with the impression that the Timberwolves were the team that was most active in talks to try to make a Simmons deal happen. Shams Charania reported earlier this week that Toronto has also inquired, but the market seems to be relatively quiet for Simmons at the moment. He’s a fantastic player on defense and in transition, one the Wolves believe would fit beautifully with some of their more offensive-minded core. But his struggles in the playoffs, and the widely held belief that the Sixers must move him before the season opens and things get really contentious, has cooled the activity around him.
As of right now, the Timberwolves do not have a trade package that offers Morey the win-now assets a team in championship mode wants. They are not going to put Karl-Anthony Towns into any type of multi-team deal to try to get the wheels moving and Anthony Edwards remains untouchable as well. Even if the Wolves did include D’Angelo Russell in an offer — and they have talked all summer about building a team with Towns, Edwards and Russell around Simmons — it would not appear to be the magic bullet move that Morey needs to part ways with one of the best defensive players in the league … yet.
[Pelissero] Raiders' WR John Brown requested his release and the team granted it, per source. "Smoke" is back on the market.
https://mobile.twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1432805794131718146
Jacksonville Jaguars' Urban Meyer says vaccination status a factor in roster cuts
https://ift.tt/3yxrTUq
[Meirov] The 49ers released veteran safety HaHa Clinton-Dix.
https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1432785592178335748
[Darlington] I’m told Dolphins coach Brian Flores just addressed his team regarding recent reports tying Miami to a possible trade for Deshaun Watson. Sources say he told players and staff that Tua Tagovailoa is “our quarterback” in a brief but poignant endorsement of the QB. (quick thread)
https://twitter.com/jeffdarlington/status/1432817465097080834?s=21
[Joel Embiid] Any Real Madrid trade news?
Any Real Madrid trade news?
Ben Simmons tells #Sixers brass he no longer wants to be a Sixer and does not intend to report to training camp, according to multiple sources.
Source: There’s a high chance that Tyrese Maxey will be a part of any Ben Simmons trade.
Rich Paul would like both of his clients out of Philadelphia.
Loooool Joel “Troel” Embiid doesn't give a fuck
[Kevin Durant] likes an IG post in which his former teammate Mike James argues Kyrie Irving is 'more skilled than Steph Curry' and that Steph 'just shoot better.'
Screenshot (via @TheWarriorsTalk)
Mike James
I can't lie to y'all. Kyrie Irving prolly deserve to be on this list. James harden gotta argument too
Twitter user:
So you gonna argue for Kyrie but not Steph? Oh, that's right you never played with Steph. You are the definition of biased.
Mike James
Kyrie more skilled then Steph. Steph just shoot better. Everything is in kyrie favor skill wise. But whatever u say fam.
[Stein] Ben Simmons' preference is to be traded before the season starts, league sources say.
Source: https://twitter.com/thesteinline/status/1432796227247149059?s=21
The Sixers have been aware for some time that Ben Simmons' preference is to be traded before the season starts, league sources say. Philadelphia, through a team spokesman, declined comment today. As this newsletter reminds, Daryl Morey has cut it close on big trades before.
Ben Simmons doesn't have even a bit of leverage as to when/where he's traded to, but after the whole Harden saga somehow getting himself traded to Brooklyn, it wouldn't surprise me if Ben Simmons somehow ended up on the Lakers, Clippers, or Warriors.
[Dumas] Source: There’s a high chance that Tyrese Maxey will be a part of any Ben Simmons trade. Rich Paul would like both of his clients out of Philadelphia.
Source: https://twitter.com/jdumasreports/status/1432801743297863680?s=21
Source: There’s a high chance that Tyrese Maxey will be a part of any Ben Simmons trade. Rich Paul would like both of his clients out of Philadelphia.
Source: https://twitter.com/jdumasreports/status/1432801744724000771?s=21
A few local Philadelphia based organizations had planned on partnering with Maxey on some community events. They were told to cancel those plans. Paul would not like Maxey to grow roots in Philly if he could be gone.
What a complete overreach of power by Rich Paul. I understand player empowerment, but unless Maxey requested the trade himself then what the hell is Paul doing? Preemptively trading his client? If this ends up being true and you weren't on the "ban Rich Paul" train before, you should be now.
Danny Green on potentially having to start the season without Ben Simmons: "It's tough to say because we don't know what we're going to get back for him [via trade]. We may get a point guard. We may get wings."
Source: https://streamable.com/latsa6
Danny Green on potentially having to start the season without Ben Simmons: "It's tough to say because we don't know what we're going to get back for him. We may get a point guard. We may get wings."
This dude is so gone. I don't remember the last time a player on a team so openly talked about what they expect to get back in a trade package for a player still technically on the team. And to not even end with a "I hope we get to keep him." Yikes.
During his career, James Harden has drawn a whopping 521 three-point shooting fouls. Outside of the Rockets, no team has accumulated more than 439 of those calls, since Harden joined the league.
Stats:
- Rockets (with Harden) - 805
- James Harden - 521
- Lakers - 439
- Blazers - 436
- Clippers - 420
- Nets - 391
- Thunder - 383
- Hornets - 379
- Warriors - 376
- Magic - 372
- Raptors - 356
- Spurs - 351
- Hawks - 342
- Celtics - 340
- Sixers - 335
- Wizards - 325
- Heat - 324
- Pacers - 312
- Mavericks - 308
- Nuggets - 301
- Suns - 300
- Cavaliers - 294
- Pistons - 292
- Bucks - 290
- Rockets (without Harden) - 284
- Jazz - 270
- Pelicans - 268
- Bulls - 248
- Kings - 232
- Timberwolves - 231
- Knicks - 225
- Grizzlies - 193
Since 2000-01, only 5 times has a player drawn 50+ fouls on 3PA's within a season.
Harden has done it 4 times. Lou Williams once.
Credit to NBACRAZYSTATS
[Pompey] Sources: Ben Simmons tells team brass he no longer wants to be a Sixer and does not intend to report to training camp.
Source: https://www.inquirer.com/sixers/76ers-ben-simmons-trade-discussion-nba-training-camp-20210831.html
Ben Simmons let it be known that he wants out.
In a meeting with the 76ers last week in Los Angeles, Simmons told team co-managing partner Josh Harris, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, general manager Elton Brand and coach Doc Rivers that he no longer wants to remain a Sixer, according to multiple sources.
Sources said the three-time All-Star also does not intend to report to training camp.
A team spokesman declined to comment.
Simmons is fully aware the Sixers can fine him for holding out and failing to show up to training camp. But a source said money will not play a role in the decision-making for Simmons, who has four years and $147 million remaining on his deal.
[Pelissero] Cam Newton’s thoughts (via his IG story) on being released: “Please don’t feel sorry for me!!”
https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1432729849899139076
Andrew Wiggins is a good NBA player
Andrew Wiggins is a good NBA player who regularly contributes at an above average level for an NBA starter. Advanced stats really hate him and frankly I think its a bit unfair to judge him solely on that merit. He is capable of being the best player on a championship team no, but he is firmly in the Tobias Harris tier of rock solid contributor.
[PFT] Per source, the Patriots did not try to trade Cam Newton before deciding to cut him.
https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/1432711275067412485
Dennis Rodman randomly scored double figures in 27 straight games once
Rodman is an all-time great rebounder and defender, but was never known for his scoring, averaging seven points for his career.
However, in his sophomore season, in February of 1988, Rodman randomly went on an absolute tear after getting a spot in the starting lineup thanks to an injury to Adrian Dantley. The Pistons, who at that point had never made a finals appearance in Detroit, would win 21 of those 27 games. After that season, Rodman would never average double figures again
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/rodmade01/gamelog/1988 (link to games)
Hopefully you learned something new
[Beasley] There wasn't just one reason that Cam Newton is gone. It was a combination of at least three, I'm told: Mac Jones' emergence, Newton's vaccination stance (which caused a bit of a stir behind the scenes) and Cam's uninspiring performance this summer.
https://twitter.com/AdamHBeasley/status/1432713292204621826?s=20
Lunes, Agosto 30, 2021
[Wilson] Texans are prepared to have Deshaun Watson on the 53-man roster and inactive every week, according to multiple league sources. Watson, who has issued a standing trade request with no deal imminent, would be paid his $10.54 million salary
https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1432426803638022148
The Los Angeles Lakers have six out of twelve of the oldest players in the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers have six out of twelve of the oldest players in the NBA https://twitter.com/pickuphoop/status/1432391483068461061?s=21 Oldest players in the NBA
- Haslem - Heat
- Iguodala - Warriors
- Carmelo - Lakers
- LeBron - Lakers
- Gasol - Lakers
- Millsap - Free Agent
- Tucker - Heat
- Paul - Suns
- Gibson - Knicks
- Ariza - Lakers
- Howard - Lakers
- Rondo - Lakers
[Robinson - Yahoo] Can’t state it any more clearly: My Watson reporting is from high-level sourcing in 5 teams: #Dolphins, #Texans, #Broncos, #Eagles, #Panthers and inside Watson’s camp. I challenge the Dolphins to state on the record that they haven’t spoken to Houston about a Watson deal in camp.
https://twitter.com/CharlesRobinson/status/1432400834474745860
With Rondo signing, Lakers now have 7 career All-Stars on their team, the most in NBA history since 1957.
These Lakers are also the first team to have 7 multiple time All-Stars on the same team with Lebron, Gasol, Rondo, Westbrook, Davis, Melo, and Howard all making it 3+ times.
[Duncan] The Superdome appears to have survived #HurricaneIda without any major structural damage, said Doug Thornton, the VP of stadiums for ASM Global. Thornton said Superdome staff conducted a walk-through damage assessment this morning & initially found only one "little window leak."
https://twitter.com/jeffduncan_/status/1432386907636486148?s=21
[Haynes] Free agent guard Darren Collison will work out for the Golden State Warriors this week, league sources tell @YahooSports.
https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1432388774126891009
Bill Russell on Tim Duncan "When Jackie Robinson died, his wife called me and asked me to be a pallbearer at Jackie's funeral. I said of course, but I asked why? She said you were Jackie's favorite athlete and that's the same way I feel about you. Play hard, play smart, and won championships"
https://ift.tt/3sXRnsO
[PFF] PFF Grades among 1st-round rookie QBs this preseason: 1️⃣ Mac Jones, Patriots- 92.2 2️⃣ Zach Wilson- 85.7 3️⃣ Trevor Lawrence- 78.3 4️⃣ Justin Fields- 67.6 5️⃣ Trey Lance- 56.7
https://twitter.com/pff/status/1432357546665316357?s=21
[Charania] Along with Brooklyn and Golden State, the Bulls are pursuing free-agent forward Paul Millsap, sources said.
Along with Brooklyn and Golden State, the Bulls are pursuing free-agent forward Paul Millsap, sources said. Millsap, a battle-tested 15-year NBA veteran, finished a four-year stint in Denver in which the Nuggets had a 64.7 percent winning percentage and reached the Western Conference finals in 2020. At 35, Millsap’s steal and block rates per 36 minutes were in line with his career average, and last season, his 56.5 percent true shooting percentage was around his career average.
In Brooklyn, Millsap would compete for a starting power forward role alongside Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden.
[Wojnarowski] Rajon Rondo plans to sign a one-year, $2.6M deal with the Lakers upon clearing waivers today, sources tell ESPN. He agreed to a contract buyout with Memphis on Saturday. Rondo will still make his full $7.5M salary this season between buyout and new deal.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1432389496218263558
[Sarney] “We want people with high character throughout the building....yeah...that’s what we are looking for.” -Brian Flores
https://twitter.com/jason_sarney/status/1432360473534554113?s=21
[Indianapolis Colts] We have placed C Ryan Kelly, WR Zach Pascal and QB Carson Wentz on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
https://twitter.com/colts/status/1432391780675244032?s=21
[Bien-Aime] Lamar Jackson has been cut. He wasn’t at practice today so not a shocker. #Jets
https://twitter.com/djbienaime/status/1432366864710213632?s=21
[A Month Later] Andre Drummond's NFT (valued at $50,000) that included the opportunity to design a shoe with Drummond. Currently the highest bid is $869
Previous Post - https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/osw04m/three_weeks_ago_andre_drummond_announced_an_nft/
NFT - https://rarible.com/token/0x60f80121c31a0d46b5279700f9df786054aa5ee5:1122319?tab=details
Unlike a standard timed auction, this has no time limit, people bid and he can choose to accept (or not) whenever. Do you think this will sell?
[Broaddus] Whispers you hear. LAR Punter Johnny Hekker might get released and head to Dallas to reunite with Fassel. This is worth a watch.
https://twitter.com/BryanBroaddus/status/1432347946570366978
[The Athletic] The Orlando Magic front office is not ready to give up on Mo Bamba just yet. Despite the signing of veteran Robin Lopez, head coach Jamahl Mosley has been instructed to develop young players not win games. The signing of Lopez had to do with helping Bamba improve during practices.
Source: https://theathletic.com/2791031/2021/08/26/nba-scouts-assess-mo-bamba/?source=user_shared_article
That said, there is a sense that the Magic front office is not ready to give up on Bamba just yet. Although the team signed 33-year-old veteran center Robin Lopez this offseason to a one-year deal, Bamba still figures to receive the bulk of the minutes as the backup center to Carter. Indeed, one of the reasons the Magic signed Lopez was to help Bamba improve through one-on-one competition during team practices.
And there’s one final, perhaps crucial, factor to consider: The Magic have a new head coach, Jamahl Mosley. If Bamba needed a fresh start, or at least a second chance to make a first impression, he has it now that Mosley and his almost entirely new coaching staff are on the ground at Amway Center. Mosley’s primary directive from the front office in the year ahead is to develop young players, not to win games. Bamba almost certainly will receive every opportunity to gain momentum.
[Charania] Ben Simmons' stint in Philadelphia all but over; Sixers looking at Damian Lillard
The 76ers opened up trade conversations around Simmons, the three-time All-Star, in July, but so far their conversations have not reached the cusp of a deal. Philadelphia has conducted expansive discussions with several teams, including Minnesota and Toronto, but neither a Timberwolves package nor the Raptors’ proposals have appealed to the 76ers as of yet. Philadelphia has set a high price threshold for teams to meet in talks for Simmons thus far.
So far, Simmons’ situation remains the same. While the 76ers have told teams they are comfortable bringing Simmons back for the 2021-22 season, rival executives believe it’s only a matter of when — not if — the All-Defensive team stalwart is moved.
For now, all signs continue to point to Simmons’ career in Philadelphia coming to an end.
Simmons was almost moved to the Rockets along with Matisse Thybulle and two first-round picks in the James Harden negotiations, but Houston traded Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. With previous trade talks coming so close to moving Simmons out of Philadelphia — coupled with the comments of Joel Embiid and Doc Rivers to end the 76ers season — the writing appears to be on the wall.
The Timberwolves have been motivated to find a deal for Simmons but would likely require a third team given their asset pool of Malik Beasley, Jaden McDaniels and D’Angelo Russell might not entice the 76ers.
Philadelphia has its eyes set on Portland All-NBA guard Damian Lillard, sources say, but the Trail Blazers have fully focused on continuing to build around Lillard. As of now, Lillard is continuing to evaluate the Trail Blazers’ present and future and is slated to begin training camp with the organization. The 76ers are stuck between deciding whether to make a move now with Simmons — or waiting until a star like Lillard shakes free.
[Andrew Perloff] "Do we want to put Justin Fields behind the Bears offensive line that I've watched the last three weeks? Absolutely not. I've been in that situation." - David Carr on The Dan Patrick Show
https://twitter.com/andrewperloff/status/1432349205163646976
Linggo, Agosto 29, 2021
[Kleiman] Ja’Marr Chase drops his 4th pass (on 5 targets) of preseason on a screen pass
https://twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/1432073986997985287?s=20
Game Thread: New England Patriots (2-0) at New York Giants (0-2)
New England Patriots at New York Giants
- MetLife Stadium
- East Rutherford, New Jersey
| First | Second | Third | Fourth | ||
| Patriots | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0 |
| Giants | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0 |
- General information
| Coverage | Odds |
| NFL NETWORK | New York +3.0 O/U 36.0 |
| Weather |
| 75°F/Wind 6mph/Fair/No precipitation expected |
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[Mike Golic Jr.] Vikings and All-Pro Safety Harrison Smith have agreed to a 4-year, $64 million extension, per source. The deal makes Smith the second highest-paid safety in the NFL at the age of 32.
https://twitter.com/mikegolicjr/status/1432045080068636673?s=21
[Schefter] An MRI today confirmed that Ravens’ RB J.K. Dobbins, one of the top young running backs in the game, suffered a season-ending torn ACL, per source.
https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1432048173346967554?s=21
Game Thread: Las Vegas Raiders (2-0) at San Francisco 49ers (1-1)
Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco 49ers
- Levi's Stadium
- Santa Clara, California
| First | 06:51 | Third | Fourth | ||
| 49ers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Raiders | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
- General information
| Coverage | Odds |
| NFL NETWORK | San Francisco -5.5 O/U 36.0 |
| Weather |
| 81°F/Wind 7mph/Clear sky/No precipitation expected |
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Post Game Thread: Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) at Dallas Cowboys (0-4)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Dallas Cowboys
- AT&T Stadium
- Arlington, Texas
| First | Second | Third | Fourth | Final | |
| Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Jaguars | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 34 |
- General information
| Coverage | Odds |
| NFL NETWORK | Dallas +4.0 O/U 36.0 |
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| 84°F/Wind 7mph/Rain showers/2.4 mm precipitation expected |
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Dirk's 2006 Run
Because of how great Dirk's run in 2011 was, 2006 gets pushed to the side because obviously they didn't win, but Dirk played out his mind in 06.
In the Western Conference, Dirk averaged 28.8 PPG on 61.9% TS.
He went through the 49 win Grizzlies, the 63 win Spurs, and the 54 win Suns. He was a man on a mission this run. The Spurs series in particular was an absolute classic and probably the best PF duel of all time imo.
In game 7,
Dirk had 37 and 15 on 55% FG.
Duncan had 41 and 15 on 50% FG.
[James Palmer] Trevor Lawrence looks strong. 11/12 for 139 yards and 2 TDs and a 154.5 rating so far today. The Cowboys are playing their backups on defense, but Lawrence is still looking the best he’s looked all preseason.
https://twitter.com/JamesPalmerTV/status/1432037485933056002?s=20
[Costello] The Jets have traded for DE Shaq Lawson from the Texans, per source
https://twitter.com/BrianCoz/status/1432041586951692291
[Faigen] The Grizzlies have subsidized 12.9% of the Lakers’ rosters over the last three seasons, paying approximately $34.5 million to 4 players to go join the Lakers for an estimated $10.4 million in total salary. They have become Los Angeles’ real feeder team.
Avery Bradley. Dwight Howard. Dion Waiters. And soon, Rajon Rondo. All of them were salary dumped to the NBA waystation in Memphis, and not long after, all of them were Lakers after being waived or securing a buyout with the Grizzlies.
The stats, when put into context, are fairly staggering. Of the 31 players on guaranteed deals to play for the Lakers over the 2019-20 and 20-21 seasons, as well as the upcoming 21-22 season, four were paid to go away by the Grizzlies, a fairly significant 12.9% of the Lakers’ rosters over that time period. Between Bradley, Howard, Waiters and Rondo, the Grizzlies paid approximately $34.5 million to four players to go join the Lakers for an estimated $10.4 million in total salary.
| Players | Money from Grizzlies | Money from Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Avery Bradley | $2 million in guaranteed money (Waived) | $4.7 million |
| Dwight Howard | $3 million (Bought out) | $2.6 million |
| Dion Waiters | $12.1 million in 2019-20, 12.5 million in 2020-21 | $0.5 million |
| Rajon Rondo | $4.8 million (if he gave back $2.6 million of the $7.5 million he was owed, Bought out) | $2.6 million |
[Lombardi] Raiders fans will be greeted by this at Levi’s Stadium ahead of their game against the 49ers today.
https://twitter.com/LombardiHimself/status/1432008522917560321?s=19
[PFF] Justin Fields preseason recap: 30/49, 276 passing yards, 92 rushing yards, 67.6 PFF Grade
https://twitter.com/pff/status/1431979944238882826?s=21
Game Thread: Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2) at Dallas Cowboys (0-3)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Dallas Cowboys
- AT&T Stadium
- Arlington, Texas
| First | Second | Third | Fourth | ||
| Jaguars | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0 |
| Cowboys | -- | -- | -- | -- | 0 |
- General information
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| NFL NETWORK | Dallas +4.5 O/U 36.5 |
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[Reynolds] Among those who advised Kanye on what they liked and didn't like about Donda when it was being put together: Kevin Durant. "He's a master at his craft," KD said during the Olympics, talking about his experience listening to the then-still-in-progress album earlier this summer.
Among those who advised Kanye on what they liked and didn't like about Donda when it was being put together: Kevin Durant.
"He's a master at his craft," KD said during the Olympics, talking about his experience listening to the then-still-in-progress album earlier this summer.
[NFL Unlimited] #Colts starting LT Sam Tevi is out for the year with a torn ACL.
https://twitter.com/nflunlimited/status/1431998794263056392?s=21
[Lombardi] Just mentioned on @VSiNLive Dobbins is out for the year.
https://twitter.com/mlombardiNFL/status/1431981724133515268?s=20
Sabado, Agosto 28, 2021
After Anthony Davis dropped 53 points vs the Suns, Jeff Duncan asked Rajon Rondo:" You’ve played with & against a lot of great players in your career. Can you put into perspective what A.D. is doing right now?"...Rondo responded: "Whatcha want me to do? Suck him off?"
My lasting impression of Rondo came in locker room scrum after Anthony Davis had 53 vs. Suns:
Me: You’ve played with & against a lot of great players in your career. Can you put into perspective what A.D. is doing right now?
Rondo: Whatcha want me to do? Suck him off?
Me: Uh.
Welcome Back, Rondo!!!
[Charania] Guard Rajon Rondo has agreed to a contract buyout with Memphis and will become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium .
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1431717763416985601
[NFL Network] Patrick Mahomes at no. 1 on the NFL Top 100
https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/status/1431736158715662341
[Feldman] Josh Allen on Bills Mafia forcing a delay of game penalty- "It's reps for the fans, too.
https://twitter.com/AJFeldmanTV/status/1431713766660526084
Game Thread: Baltimore Ravens (2-0) @ Washington Football Team (1-1)
Baltimore Ravens | 0 | at | 0 | Washington Football Team of Landover
- FedEx Field
- Landover, Maryland
| First | Second | Third | Fourth | Final | |
| Ravens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Football Team | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hey, if I'm posting this, will the score be updated?
How to watch
| Ravens Announcers | WFT Announcers |
| Gerry Sandusky, Rod Woodson, Mike Nolan | Kenny Albert, Joe Theismann |
| WBAL (NBC/11 - Baltimore) | WRC (NBC/4 - Washington) |
| WGAL (NBC/8 - Harrisburg PA) | NBC Sports Washington |
| WMDT (CW/47.2 - Salisbury MD) | WTKR (CBS/3 - Norfolk VA) |
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[Charania] The Los Angeles Lakers are the frontrunners to sign Rajon Rondo after he clears waivers on Monday, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Rondo was a key part of the Lakers‘ 2020 championship team.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1431718435814248457
[Beasley] The @CharlesRobinson report on Dolphins/Watson is absolutely legit, I hear, and the Panthers are not at this time viewed as a major player in these talks. Gonna be a fascinating week.
https://twitter.com/AdamHBeasley/status/1431689914366709766
[Charania] NBA referees will be required to be fully vaccinated during the 2021-22 season.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1431664270790602758
[Robinson] Sources tell @YahooSports the #Dolphins have emerged as the frontrunner in trade discussions with the #Texans for QB Deshaun Watson. The Texans are seeking 3 first-round picks and 2 second-round picks in negotiations, according to a team that dropped out of trade talks.
https://twitter.com/CharlesRobinson/status/1431685635702726658
Ben Simmons to Nurkic: “You talk a lot of shit for being ass.”
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XxSb0xAeA1A
Jeremy Lin recalls a story of Kobe during the 2015 Season: “He was just stone-faced, and he was like ‘I just came by to say bye to some of you bums who are going to get traded tomorrow.’ And then he sits down at the table”
“He was just stone-faced, and he was like ‘I just came by to say bye to some of you bums who are going to get traded tomorrow.’ And then he sits down at the table where you control the scoreboard at the practice facility and he said a couple words to the coach, and then he left. And I remember one of my teammates was just like ‘I lost all motivation to practice.'”
[Highlight] Josh Allen fires a laser to Gabriel Davis for his first touchdown of the preseason
https://youtu.be/SBLBXO1Z6nE
[Buffalo Bills] Aaron Rodgers catching up with his favorite WR, Jake Kumerow.
https://twitter.com/BuffaloBills/status/1431642025288470529
Game Thread: Green Bay Packers (0-2) @ Buffalo Bills (2-0)
- Bills Stadium
- Orchard Park, New York
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| KNDB (BEK/26 - Bismarck ND) | |
| KNDM (BEK/24 - Minot ND) | |
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| KETV (ABC/7 - Omaha) | |
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Two weeks after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Jordan came out of retirement to play for the Wizards, donating his veteran's minimum salary to relief efforts for the victims
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-michael-jordan-otd-september-25-2011-story.html
"I am returning as a player to the game I love," Jordan said in a news release issued through SFX, his management agency.
Jordan, 38, will sign a two-year contract and donate his salary for the upcoming season to relief agencies working with the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on Washington and New York, said Estee Portnoy, a spokeswoman for SFX.
Now Jordan returns after a three-year break. He had to surrender his ownership stake and management role to return to the court, where he'll be paid the veterans' minimum of about $1 million because the Wizards are over the league salary cap. In Jordan's last season with the Bulls he earned $33.1 million.
Part of it was an education relief fund started by the Wizards organization themselves
Abe Pollin, Chairman of Washington Sports and Entertainment and the Washington Wizards, have developed the Washington Sports and Entertainment Education Fund to benefit the children who lost a parent or guardian in the Pentagon tragedy on September 11th.
Irene and Abe Pollin made the first donation of $100,000 to the fund. Wizards star Michael Jordan has matched the Pollins' contribution in as part of his pledge to donate his 2001-02 salary to the relief efforts.
"Obviously our country has changed forever, but nothing has changed more than the lives of the families of the victims of this tragedy," said Jordan. "This fund is one of several wonderful efforts that will benefit the victims of the September 11th attacks."
Jordan donated the remainder of his salary to other organizations involved in the September 11th relief effort.
Wizards Head Coach Doug Collins donated $500 for every Wizards win during the 2001-02 season, totaling $18,500. Wizards forward Christian Laettner donated $25,000 to the fund, while guard Chris Whitney donated $100 for every three-point field goal he made during the season for a total of $6,600.
I know Jordan gets a bad rap for being a cheapskate but he has done plenty of charity over his career that didn't come with a full media press coverage
[Sharp] If I'm trying to get the heralded best QB prospect in several years ready to start week 1, the last thing I'm doing is stealing reps from him to give to a QB I think so highly of that I'm willing to deal him for a 6th rd pick
https://twitter.com/SharpFootball/status/1431628149620682756
Game Thread: RedZone/Game hub (Preseason Saturday)
Saturday Preseason RedZone Thread
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| 8:00 PM | TB | 0 | at | 0 | HOU | Stream |
| 9:05 PM | LA | 0 | at | 0 | DEN | Stream |
| 10:00 PM | LAC | 0 | at | 0 | SEA | Stream |
| CANCELLED | ARI | 0 | at | 0 | NO |
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[Highlight] Nikola Jokic tells Monte Morris where to stand for the open layup
https://ift.tt/2WqqNNp
[Shaquille O'Neal] challenges LeBron James and Dwyane Wade to a father-son tournament.
@thebesthighlights set it up me and @shareefoneal and @shaqironeall ain't scared
LeBron and Bronny vs. Dwyane and Zaire vs. Shaq and Shareef, who you got?
I think LeBron and Bronny take this one easily lol
Biyernes, Agosto 27, 2021
[Geoff Schwartz] In response to Jadaveon Clowney saying Guards aren't real athletes: "I’m glad you love that matchup because guards love matching up with someone who is averaging 1.5 sacks over his last two seasons. Mutual feeling of love."
https://twitter.com/geoffschwartz/status/1431365622861074432
Game Thread: Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0) at Carolina Panthers (0-2)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers
- Bank of America Stadium
- Charlotte, North Carolina
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Game Thread: Minnesota Vikings (0-2) at Kansas City Chiefs (2-0)
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- Kansas City, Missouri
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[Underhill] Saints-Cardinals has been canceled.
https://twitter.com/nick_underhill/status/1431370813257785344?s=21
[Bell] Pete Carroll says Quandre Diggs isn’t practicing because “he’s making a statement” about wanting a new contract. Yes, like Duane Brown. #Seahawks @thenewstribune
https://twitter.com/gbellseattle/status/1431329879224578048
Pre Game Thread: Indianapolis Colts (2-0) at Detroit Lions (0-2)
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As NBA fans , we should apologize to Nerlens Noel for clowning him.
I’m sorry Nerlens Noel. I thought you turned down the 4-year $70 million contract offer because you were overconfident with your skills.
Now, I’m cheering for you to win the lawsuit against Rich Paul.
Fuck Rich Paul
[Daniel Greenberg] Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith said on the Bears All Access Show that "there's nothing better than being counted out" when told he wasn't named on NFL Network's top 100 players of 2021. Smith said he loves being in Chicago. "It's a tremendous city and organization."
https://twitter.com/chisportupdates/status/1431275457568247818?s=21
[Trotter] Kevin Stefanski says that QB Baker Mayfield WILL play in the preseason finale Sunday night in Atlanta.
https://twitter.com/Jake_Trotter/status/1431292366187634698
[Charania] Sources: Any NBA team, arena and personnel whose role involves interactions with players and referees will be required to be fully vaccinated to have in-person interactions for the 2021-22 season — including coaches, front office and medical/equipment staff.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1431307227730792457
[Mangurten] Once the Markkanen trade goes through, Zach LaVine and Coby White will be the only two players remaining from the roster Arturas Karnisovas inherited in April 2020. Patrick Williams is now the third longest tenured Bull.
Once the Markkanen trade goes through, Zach LaVine and Coby White will be the only two players remaining from the roster Arturas Karnisovas inherited in April 2020. Patrick Williams is now the third longest tenured Bull.
Damn AK did some work
[Guillory] .@TMZ released body camera footage of Jaxson Hayes’ arrest. Some ugly stuff in here. This was hard to watch.
https://twitter.com/willguillory/status/1431293275353255947?s=21
Are Twitter links allowed? This is my 4th try at getting this to post. I am including some words here to help “jump-start” the discussion. The first thing you can do is click the link above and watch the attached video!
[Schneidman] Uh oh it looks like Aaron Rodgers taught Jordan Love the suck it crotch chop (nice shot by @LHenkins4)
https://twitter.com/mattschneidman/status/1431263026427187211?s=19
[Ben Volin] From the NFL: *93 pct of players vaccinated, *Incidence of positive tests is 7x higher in unvaccinated players, *Vaxed players/coaches who test positive have mild symptoms and shorter durations, *NFL's Dr. Allen Sills: "Very clear evidence of the protective effect of vaccines."
https://twitter.com/BenVolin/status/1431248974648946689?s=20
[Charania] Bulls: Derrick Jones Jr., Portland protected first-rounder, Denver protected 2023 second-rounder Cavaliers: Lauri Markkanen Trail Blazers: Larry Nance Jr.
https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1431287193918742531
[Wojnarowski] Cleveland is acquiring Chicago restricted free agent F Lauri Markkanen on a four-year, $67M deal in a sign-and-trade, sources tell ESPN.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1431285639971053571
Huwebes, Agosto 26, 2021
Who are 3 current players that have similar play styles but are on completely different levels?
If this was a Pokémon game, this would be like asking who the Charmander, Charmeleon and Charizard in the league are. I want to give an actual example but that usually leads to people ignoring my question and calling me an idiot for my example instead so I’ll leave that alone lol
[Michael Gehlken] Cowboys used a trick when ramping up kicker Greg Zuerlein after back surgery. ST coordinator John Fassel: “The first time he hit a ball, we deflated the ball to about 11 PSI — probably pretty similar to, well, I won’t go there. But we deflated the ball.”
https://twitter.com/gehlkennfl/status/1430979651191689218?s=21
[Kaskey-Blomain] Ben Simmons trade talks have stalled for the time being, and the Sixers are prepared to have him on the roster at the start of the season, according to a league source.
Ben Simmons trade talks have stalled for the time being, and the #Sixers are prepared to have him on the roster at the start of the season, according to a league source.
Damn imagine the boos raining down from the Wells Fargo opening night
[Gregory] Chris Paul on playing in the NBA Finals: "Now that I've got a taste of what that experience is like, I'm sort of addicted."
Paul was bothered by a wrist injury during the playoffs. He recently had wrist surgery, and says he’s now rehabbing every morning starting at 6 a.m.
“It’s my fourth hand surgery,” says Paul. “So one thing I know about is the mental aspect of rehab. I’m getting there.”
Right after the finals, Paul says that coming so close to that elusive first title, but narrowly missing it, would hurt for awhile. “It’s never going to feel good,” he says. Though he’s 36, Paul—who signed a four-year, $120 million contract earlier this month—won’t be walking away from basketball anytime soon. “Now that I’ve got a taste of what that experience is like,” Paul says of playing in the NBA Finals, “I’m sort of addicted.”
[ESPN Radio] According to Romana Shelburne, Rajon Rondo is a strong candidate to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers if he is bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies. Similarly, if the Brooklyn Nets buy out DeAndre Jordan, the Lakers will look to sign the former all-star.
Edit: *Ramona Shelburne
ESPN Radio Link: TBD. Waiting until it gets uploaded.
Tweet: https://twitter.com/cantbeataudel/status/1430948670472527874?s=21
If Rondo is bought out he is a strong candidate to go back to the Lakers. Also mentioned Deandre Jordan as a possibility & name to look out for the Lakers if he’s bought out by the Nets. 👀 (ESPN Radio)
According to Romana Shelburne, Rajon Rondo is a strong candidate to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers if he is bought out by the Memphis Grizzlies. Similarly, if the Brooklyn Nets buy out DeAndre Jordan, the Lakers will look to sign the former all-star.
Rajon Rondo was spotted earlier this week at a Dodgers game in LA. Rumors have started swirling about the Nets buying out or waiving DeAndre Jordan.
[Schefter] Tennessee Titans now have nine players and coaches who have tested positive, including QB Ryan Tannehill and HC Mike Vrabel, per sources.
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1430974976098803712
[Wood] Aaron Rodgers says he has been vaccinated against COVID-19. He knows not every #Packers player has been. "I think it's a personal decision. I'm not going to judge those guys."
https://twitter.com/byryanwood/status/1430950378330263561?s=21
Carmelo Anthony: "I never wanted to leave Denver… They got rid of Dahntay Jones. They’re like, "We ain’t re-signing Chauncey. We're about to trade J.R." K-Mart – contracts is up, and the lockout's coming? I'm not going to rebuild after we done went to the Western Conference Finals."
https://ift.tt/3DkdE8W
[Warren] Cole Beasley: “I was wearing a mask around the infected trainer.” Cole Beasley wearing a mask on July 28th:
https://twitter.com/mattrichwarren/status/1430884374526971911?s=21
Jared Dudley: “I thought I was coming back to the Lakers. This is crazy. Obviously LeBron and A.D. wanted me back. But we just couldn’t convince them.”
Context:
“I thought I was coming back to the Lakers,” said Dudley, 36, in a phone interview. “This is crazy.”
“Obviously LeBron and A.D. wanted me back,” said Dudley. “But we just couldn’t convince them.”
“No one owed me anything, Rob and Kurt were honest and upfront, nothing but respect and gratitude to them and Jeanie [Buss], I will be forever thankful for the opportunity they gave me,” Dudley said. “But I did want to come back. I did think I could help the team, especially having so many new players, but I understand they wanted to get younger.”
“I talked to Rob and Kurt, I thanked them, but I told them, you’re valuing youth more than a locker room presence guy,” Dudley said. “I said, ‘I respect you for doing that, but I think you’re wrong,’”
Explained Dudley, “When people say I’m a locker room presence, my job was way more than a locker room presence. You’re a guidance counselor, a relationship expert. … I’m the middleman that brings it all together.”
[Brandt] The Broncos are paying [Bridgewater] $3M to be their starter. The Panthers are paying him $7M to be the Broncos starter. The Broncos Cap charge this year will be $4.4M. The Panthers Cap charge this year will be $17M.
https://twitter.com/AndrewBrandt/status/1430578628845182978
[The Athletic] DeAndre Jordan expected to be traded, bought out, or waived by the time the Brooklyn Nets head to San Diego for training camp on September 28th.
From what I’ve been hearing, I would be surprised if Jordan is a Net by the time the team heads to San Diego for training camp. He’s already been shopped throughout the draft and offseason and you can start to read the writing on the wall. Now, assuming he’s gone, I’m curious about the exit route. Is it a trade, when there has already been a lack of a market for him and the Nets lack draft capital and young talent to part with for a significant return? Buyout? Waived? Regardless, I do not expect him back.
[Schefter] Titans are placing QB Ryan Tannehill on the Reserve/COVID 19 list, per source. He now will miss anywhere from 5-10 days, depending on his status.
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1430905691867291649
[Stan Van Gundy] on Ray Allen potentially missing the clutch three in Game 6: "Yeah. But he didn’t miss. You have those ifs virtually every year. If Durant is behind the arc on the last shot of regulation in Game 7 v. Bucks. If Kawhi Leonard doesn’t bounce in a shot at the buzzer vs Philly in 2019"
Yeah. But he didn’t miss. You have those ifs virtually every year. If Durant is behind the arc on the last shot of regulation in Game 7 vs. Milwaukee . . . If Kawhi Leonard doesn’t bounce in a shot at the buzzer vs. Philly in 2019 . . .
If Ray Allen missed that shot...
- Tim Duncan would have the same finals record as MJ
- Dwyane Wade only has 2 rings
- LeBron is 3-7 in the finals
- Tracy McGrady would have a ring
- The Miami Heat big 3 would be 1-3 in the finals
- Kawhi would have 3 rings
[BetUS] In the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers was listed as team with the most stressed fans, with 29% of tweets and forums qualifying as stressed. But the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers came just behind, tying for second with 27%.
In order to conduct the research, BETUS pulled 100,000 tweets and forums for each team and ran them through a tool called TensiStrength to determine the level of stress and relaxation.
“Tensions are high for sports fans when it comes to the biggest games in the league, and Reddit and Twitter are safe spaces for them to let off some steam.” the website read.
In the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers was listed as team with the most stressed fans, with 29% of tweets and forums qualifying as stressed. But the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers came just behind, tying for second with 27%.
The Chicago Bulls don’t seem to be too worried about their team, as 84% of their comments are chilled and positive, meaning that fans from the Windy City are more relaxed than the rest of the league.
[Schwartz] Did the players think a league that fines players for not wearing their socks high enough on game days was not going to enforce their covid protocols?
https://twitter.com/geoffschwartz/status/1430890092608954382
Miyerkules, Agosto 25, 2021
2021 Offseason /r/NBA Food Drive
Hello everyone! We are back with round 2 of the /r/nba food drive. Mods said they would sticky for a lil bit which is much appreciated. COVID is still around, still impacting the impoverished population, and increasing food insecurity throughout the country. Here are the 30 NBA team food banks. I've also linked rumored expansion teams and Louisiana hurricane relief. Anything helps, even just a dollar! If this post or any of its links can be improved upon, please let me know. I just Googled "NBA city food bank" and pasted the first result. Feel free to share your donations! Be sure to omit any personal info.
Voting information! Because why not!
Register to vote or check your registration status here.
Plan your vote here.
Expansion teams for fans from those areas!
An extra organization I hold in high regard is The Cajun Navy. This organization is important to me because they helped Houston during Harvey since Houston housed Katrina victims back then. 08/25/2021 is also the four year anniversary of Harvey making landfall. Food is more important since we need to feed people in order to save them from disasters, so this one is secondary to the food banks.
Louisiana Cajun Navy. (Click "Monetary Donations")
[Friedell] Charles Barkley about the Bulls on @WaddleandSilvy: "I'll be totally shocked if they don't make the playoffs. And I'm not just saying this ... I think it's fair to say the Chicago Bulls have had the best offseason in the NBA."
Interesting opinion from Charles Barkley about the Bulls on @WaddleandSilvy: "I'll be totally shocked if they don't make the playoffs. And I'm not just saying this ... I think it's fair to say the Chicago Bulls have had the best offseason in the NBA."
[McAfee] Fully Vax’d. Very Positive. Aht Indefinitely. It’s miserable but thankful that my wife and the boys at the office all took tests and they are all negative.. This is obviously a sign from the universe, probably telling me that I stink & to stay home for a while. I’ll see yinz
https://twitter.com/patmcafeeshow/status/1430616130763296768?s=21
[Schneidman] Packers put WR Devin Funchess on IR. His season is over.
https://twitter.com/mattschneidman/status/1430621357105160199
Jeremy Lamb deserves credit for coming back from an ACL tear, lateral meniscus tear, and fractured knee in less than 11 months and still being a valuable role player
On February 23rd, 2020, Lamb suffered a torn ACL, lateral meniscus tear, and a fractured knee in the same injury. Many questioned when he would be able to play again, and how much he could contribute if he could get healthy again. An injury like this can be a career ender (at least at the NBA level) for many players, but Lamb fought through it.
On January 20th, 2021, he returned to the court for the pacers and put up 10 points on 4/8 shooting. He was a +10 in a 12 point loss.
In his 36 games (8 starts) this season after returning from the injury, Lamb managed to average 10.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists on 43.5/40.6/94.7 shooting splits, which is quite impressive considering what he was coming back from.
Due to him just being a role player, this return didn't garner much attention so I wanted to shed light on it and give him credit for being in game shape after a catastrophic injury like that.
[Rachel Nichols] Got to create a whole show and spend five years hanging out with some of my favorite people ❤️ talking about one my favorite things 🏀 An eternal thank you to our amazing producers & crew - The Jump was never built to last forever but it sure was fun. 😎 More to come…
Got to create a whole show and spend five years hanging out with some of my favorite people ❤️ talking about one my favorite things 🏀 An eternal thank you to our amazing producers & crew - The Jump was never built to last forever but it sure was fun. 😎 More to come…
Source: https://twitter.com/Rachel__Nichols/status/1430620960156266498?s=19
Rachel posts a farwell message on Twitter. She expresses her gratitude for being able to participate and host the show. Her last sentence is interesting. She still has one year left on her contract. Where might she go?
[Tuls] If this coaching staff wasn’t all in on Drew Lock, passing on Justin Fields was patently insane.
https://twitter.com/JonahTulsNFL/status/1430592252875792384
[Graff] Kirk Cousins on the talk Dr. Michael Osterholm had with the Vikings this week about COVID-19 and vaccines: “It was a great meeting. It was informative. And it was what it was.”
https://mobile.twitter.com/ChadGraff/status/1430585844545490958
[Portland Trail Blazers] With the health & safety of our fans & players at the forefront, the Trail Blazers will be requiring all guests ages 12 & up to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event.
With the health & safety of our fans & players at the forefront, the Trail Blazers will be requiring all guests ages 12 & up to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event.
We call upon Reddit to take action against the rampant Coronavirus misinformation on their website.
/r/vaxxhappened/comments/pbe8nj/we_call_upon_reddit_to_take_action_against_the/
[Phoenix Suns] Introducing the Aztec uniform concept: A tribute to early ancestors of The Valley, our Mexican and Mexican-American fans, and the warrior spirit we bring to battle everyday.
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘇𝘁𝗲𝗰 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁:
A tribute to early ancestors of The Valley, our Mexican and Mexican-American fans, and the warrior spirit we bring to battle everyday.
This looks amazing.
[Andrew Callahan] Through almost 90 minutes of today's Patriots-Giants practice, Mac Jones > Daniel Jones. And it hasn't been close.
https://twitter.com/_AndrewCallahan/status/1430551813590298632
[Jeff Howe] Mac Jones just threw back-to-back TDs and is 21 of 23 so far in practice against the Giants starting defense. He’s completed 14 consecutive passes.
https://twitter.com/jeffphowe/status/1430553232573702145
[Yates] The Broncos have named Teddy Bridgewater their starting QB.
https://twitter.com/fieldyates/status/1430573751817605125?s=21
LeBron’s son roasts his dad after his career playoff-low 7 point game in the Eastern Conference Finals (2014)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=KPBM7PtnFvk&feature=emb_title
[Pelissero] Jaguars coach Urban Meyer announced No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence will be their Week 1 starting QB. Always expected, and now official.
https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1430557334342864903
[Daniels] A fight just broke out between the Patriots o-line and Giants defensive line. Lawrence Dexter was throwing punches. Looked like it was at Michael Onwenu or Isaiah Wynn. Both units taking laps now
https://twitter.com/markdanielspj/status/1430543632659095556?s=21
[Stapleton]Giants TE Kyle Rudolph has passed his physical. Off PUP list and he’ll return to practice beginning today in Foxboro
https://twitter.com/art_stapleton/status/1430507681853358082?s=09
[Steelers] In today's press conference, Coach Tomlin said that Dwayne Haskins will start at QB against the Panthers on Friday.
https://twitter.com/steelers/status/1430530682728632328?s=21
Martes, Agosto 24, 2021
[Windhorst] "Noel took the action after Klutch recently filed a grievance with the National Basketball Players Association, claiming Noel hadn't paid $200,000 in commission on his previous one-year contract with the Knicks, multiple sources told ESPN."
New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel filed a lawsuit against former agent Rich Paul and his firm, Klutch Sports, on Monday, claiming he lost $58 million in potential salary while he was represented by Paul from 2017 to 2020.
Noel took the action after Klutch recently filed a grievance with the National Basketball Players Association, claiming Noel hadn't paid $200,000 in commission on his previous one-year contract with the Knicks, multiple sources told ESPN.
Noel claims breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and negligence. The lawsuit doesn't cite a specific amount of damages but asks for actual and punitive relief.
Paul declined to comment.
The lawsuit, which was filed in Dallas County, Texas, centers around a decision made in July 2017 when Noel was a restricted free agent of the Dallas Mavericks. Noel averaged 8.5 points and 6.8 rebounds in 22 games with the Mavericks after he was traded there midway through the previous season from the Philadelphia 76ers.
[Wojnarowski] After leading the Milwaukee Bucks to the franchise’s first NBA championship in 50 years, coach Mike Budenholzer has agreed on a three-year contract extension, sources tell ESPN.
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1430335321737252869?s=20
[Terrell] CJ Gardner-Johnson on the new anti-taunting emphasis: “To be real, the rule is bullshit. Excuse my language, but you can’t stop the emotional players from being who we are. Not me, who WE are. A lot of players wear their emotions on their sleeves. … It is what it is.”
https://twitter.com/kat_terrell/status/1430302197481414658?s=21
[My Sports Update on Twitter] On this day two years ago, Andrew Luck shocked the sports world and announced he was retiring from the NFL
https://twitter.com/mysportsupdate/status/1430124070805311488?s=21
[Rapoport] From @NFLTotalAccess: #Saints QB Jameis Winston has emerged as the favorite to start in New Orleans.
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1430310939266592773
[Rapoport] The Jaguars place RB Travis Etienne Jr. on injured reserve, ending his season officially.
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1430250521064091661
[Heitner] Breaking: Nerlens Noel has sued NBA agent Rich Paul, claiming Paul is responsible for $58 million in lost earnings.
Breaking on @SportsAgentBlog : Nerlens Noel has sued NBA agent Rich Paul, claiming Paul is responsible for $58 million in lost earnings.
Paul, who represents the likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Draymond Green, and Ben Simmons, is alleged to have interfered with Noel’s preexisting relationship with Happy Walters, who had represented Noel after he was drafted into the NBA out of the University of Kentucky in 2013. The Complaint says that Paul, knowing that Noel was represented by Walters in 2017, told Noel that he “was a 100 million man” and that Paul could get Noel a max deal if he terminated his relationship with Walters.
This all allegedly went down at Simmons’ birthday party in Los Angeles, where Paul was sitting next to Noel during the dinner portion of the event. Following the party, Noel parted ways with Walters and signed a Standard Player Agent Contract (SPAC) with Paul. Noel also purportedly took Paul’s advice and ended prior ongoing negotiations with the Dallas Mavericks that would have paid him $70 million over 4-years, in favor of accepting a single-year, $4.1 million qualifying offer with the intention of later seeking a max deal on the free agent market. Paul earned a 4% commission on the qualifying offer.
The situation became sour when Noel tore a ligament in his thumb, had surgery to repair the injury, and was forced to miss 42 games that season. According to the Complaint, Paul began to lose interest in Noel as a client.
“During the free agent season which began on July 1, 2018, and after Noel’s one-year contract with Dallas expired, neither Paul nor anyone at Klutch Sports presented any real proposals to Noel in terms of strategies or ideas on how Noel might secure a long-term contract or even a significant contract for the following season,” states the Complaint. “Indeed, as the 2018 NBA free agent season began, no real offers or deals were presented to Noel on the first day of free agency.”
Noel says that Paul had nothing to do with Noel then signing with the Oklahoma City Thunder and that, instead, Russell Westbrook and Paul George recruited him to join them for that franchise. Noel signed a 2-year, $3.75 million league-minimum deal with the team, and Paul was paid a 2% commission.
Paul is criticized for failing to make an effort to try to secure contracts or deals on Noel’s behalf during the 2018-19 NBA season he spent with the Thunder and thereafter. Noel declined a player option on the second year of his deal with the Thunder and instead hit the free agent market. He received no offers from any other teams and was forced to sign another one-year league minimum contract with the Thunder.
Noel allegedly learned from Brett Brown, who was coaching the Philadelphia 76ers at the time, that the 76ers front office had been trying to contact Paul to discuss a potential deal and that Paul refused to respond. This was purportedly the case with other team representatives who were reaching out as well.
Eventually, Noel says that he contemplated terminating his representation relationship with Klutch Sports; however, he was persuaded by Lucas Newton of the company that they were working on a 3-year deal with the Thunder that should compensate Noel to the tune of $7 million to $10 million annually. Thus, Noel decided to stay in place with his agency of record.
Then, free agency hit and the first day was quiet. Noel says that he later learned that representatives from the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers wanted to discuss opportunities with Paul, but that they could not make contact. Leon Rose (who was formerly an agent at Creative Artists Agency but then the President of the New York Knicks) reached out about a deal and Noel ultimately signed a 1-year contract for $5 million.
Noel finally terminated his relationship with Paul and Klutch Sports in December 2020 and says that the final straw was Noel learning that Paul “had a history of mismanaging and ignoring other clients and costing them significant money.” He believed that Paul and Klutch Sports were only focused on serving their marquee clients, and did not have the capacity to serve Noel as well as players such as Norris Cole or Shabazz Mohammad. After Noel’s first season with the Knicks, he signed a 3-year deal for roughly $32 million and was represented by basketball agent George Langberg on that contract.
Noel wants to be made whole for losing what he says is $58 million in lost earnings after being led to leave Walters and pass up an offer from the Mavericks for $70 million over 4 years. He says that Paul breached his fiduciary duty by inducing Noel to terminate his representation agreement with Walters and then by failing to do any meaningful work on Noel’s behalf in terms of securing contracts, new endorsement deals, or by offering strategies to Noel on how to maximize his value and earnings.
[Pompilano] News: ESPN has officially announced that Max Kellerman is leaving First Take. Instead, Kellerman will join Keyshawn Johnson & Jay Williams on ESPN's morning radio show. With Stephen A. Smith making $12 million annually, ESPN plans to rotate guests in for him to debate.
Source: https://twitter.com/joepompliano/status/1430239499053842435?s=21
News: ESPN has officially announced that Max Kellerman is leaving First Take.
Instead, Kellerman will join Keyshawn Johnson & Jay Williams on ESPN's morning radio show.
With Stephen A. Smith making $12 million annually, ESPN plans to rotate guests in for him to debate.
I really hope this doesn't mean more Kendrick Perkins
[Rapoport] Travis Etienne will now undergo surgery and will focus on 2022.
https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/1430232267096567810?s=21
[Rapoport] Sources: The #Panthers and WR Robby Anderson have agreed to terms on a 2-year, $29.5M extension to hand Anderson more guaranteed money and keep him in a Carolina uniform. He’ll be eligible for a fourth contract at age 30. The former undrafted WR cashes in again.💰 💰 💰
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1430198692628287498
[Schefter] Tests results today revealed that Jaguars’ rookie RB Travis Etienne suffered a mid-foot sprain that is Lisfranc that now is likely to end his season, per source.
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1430231668804173828
Steph Curry studying Tom Brady's habits as he seeks NBA longevity: “He said when he was in his early-30s, mid-30s, late-30s, it was always, ‘I think I’ve still got 2 more years in me. Stay.’ And then you look up and you’re saying that again, saying it the next 2 years. And you’re saying it again.”
https://ift.tt/3ybozOx
[The Undefeated] J.R. Smith is cleared by the NCAA to play golf for @ncatsuaggies! “It was probably one of the most exciting feelings I've had in a while. I really didn't know how it was going to go. ... but to be able to actually call myself a student-athlete is a great feeling.” - J.R. Smith
J.R. Smith is cleared by the NCAA to play golf for @ncatsuaggies!
He recently returned to school and enrolled at North Carolina A&T to pursue a degree in liberal studies.
“It was probably one of the most exciting feelings I've had in a while. I really didn't know how it was going to go. ... but to be able to actually call myself a student-athlete is a great feeling.” - J.R. Smith
[ASC] JaMarr Chase's pregnant girlfriend accuses him of putting his hands on her.
https://twitter.com/ascsportsmedia/status/1430206874486509569?s=21
J.R. Smith Angry at House Of Highlights for Posting A TikTok About Him Being "Off The Henny" At College
The post has now been deleted after an hour however not before I could grab a juicy screenshot.
Obviously J.R. is not happy with the henny meme anymore, and if I can find the tiktok I'll post the video here.
Ninja edit: Found the tiktok
Thoughts?
[Announcement] 2021 Rules Revision
We have some rule changes to announce that will be put into effect soon. Some of these rules are just to clarify already existing standards, the current rules that will be revised can be found at reddit.com/r/nba/wiki/rules
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[Machota] Jerry Jones on the vaccine: "Everyone has the right to make their own decision regarding their health, their body. I believe that completely until your decision negatively impacts many others. Then the common good takes over. We have to check I at the door and go forward with we"
https://twitter.com/jonmachota/status/1430172224145838080?s=19
Lunes, Agosto 23, 2021
Game Thread: Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1) at New Orleans Saints (0-1)
Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints
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