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Chuba Hubbard Back At Practice On Monday
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (ankle) is back at practice on Monday. He suffered an ankle injury during their preseason game against the New York Giants on Friday night but was back at practice a few days later. After playing second fiddle to D'Onta Foreman for most of last season, he looked like he […]
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Cooper Kupp Returns To Practice On Monday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) returned to practice on Monday after missing multiple weeks dealing with a hamstring injury. He also was a full and active participant throughout the day. Even more encouraging news is the fact that he made one of the plays of the day while stretching out to make […]
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Terry McLaurin Heads To Locker Room On Monday Night
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin left the team's preseason game on Monday night in the second quarter and headed into the locker room. His injury is unclear at the moment, but he came off the field hobbling and threw his shoe in frustration before being checked out by the trainers. The encouraging news is […]
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Dolphins Expected To Explore Trade For Jonathan Taylor
The Miami Dolphins are expected to explore trade options for Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The All-Pro back was given permission to seek a trade earlier Monday evening, so the Dolphins seem to be weighing their options after De'Von Achane (shoulder) left their last preseason contest […]
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Ben Simmons In 'Fantastic Shape' This Offseason
Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons has struggled the past two seasons with back issues as well as some knee injuries. Mark Jones of ESPN spoke with Simmons this week and he said that the 27-year-old point-forward is in fantastic shape and has been spending quality time with head coach Jacque Vaughn, Royce O'Neale, and Dennis […]
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Dariq Whitehead Feeling Good In Rehab
Brooklyn Nets forward Dariq Whitehead is currently in the process of rehabbing his foot and he's progressing well so far. The rookie said, "Rehab's going great. Foot's feeling good. Not trying to give it a definite timetable right now, just trying to take it day by day." Whitehead was the 22nd selection in the 2023 […]
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Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum Participate In Voluntary Workouts
New Orleans Pelicans stars Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum were seen participating in voluntary offseason workouts over the weekend. Williamson, after a tumultuous couple of seasons due to injury and off-court drama, will have an even bigger spotlight on him heading into this season. McCollum, on the other hand, is looked at as the veteran […]
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Georges Niang Says Cleveland Is A 'Perfect Fit'
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang spoke to The Eagle-Tribune and was thrilled about his role on his new team. The veteran forward said "They have some really good young talent and were looking for a veteran shooter and I was looking for a team that is dedicated to winning. It's a perfect fit." The 30-year-old […]
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Knicks Still Keeping An Eye On Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is believed to be the next in line after the first domino falls in the James Harden saga. According to Yahoo's Vincent Goodwill, "Everyone is circling, waiting," and the Knicks are one of the teams keeping an eye on what unfolds from Harden's situation. Embiid could potentially request a trade […]
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Olympiacos Interested In Kendrick Nunn
Free agent guard Kendrick Nunn is still waiting on an offer from an NBA team at the moment. According to Konstantinos Melayes, however, Olympiacos Piraeus is interested in signing the 28-year-old. Nunn has asked the Greek club if he can wait until the end of August to give them a decision and they have agreed. […]
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Tre Scott Signs With Charlotte
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, forward Tre Scott and the Charlotte Hornets have agreed on an Exhibit 10 deal. The 26-year-old out of Cincinnati played for the team's G League affiliate, Greensboro Swarm, last year and averaged 17.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. He also shot 53.8% from the floor and […]
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James Harden Says Relationship With Sixers Is Beyond Repair
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden has turned into the hottest news story in the league this offseason. After requesting a trade, then having Daryl Morey and the Sixers end trade discussions, he went on the record during his China tour and called Morey a liar and said he would never play for a franchise that […]
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Jock Landale Will Likely Miss FIBA World Cup With Ankle Injury
Houston Rockets center Jock Landale (ankle) suffered a left ankle injury during Australia's warmups before their exhibition game against South Sudan. According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, the injury didn't look great and the big man was headed to get an MRI. The full severity of the injury is yet to be known, but the fact […]
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Frank Kaminsky Heads To Serbia
Free agent center Frank Kaminsky is heading overseas after agreeing to a deal with KK Partizan Mozzart Bet in Serbia. The 30-year-old big man was originally drafted ninth overall in the 2015 NBA Draft and spent eight seasons in the league. Last year, he appeared in 36 games for the Hawks and Rockets while playing […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Will Miss FIBA World Cup With Foot Injury
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (foot) will ultimately miss the 2023 FIBA World Cup after conflicting reports about his health status. The all-star center announced on his Twitter that a joint decision by the medical and coaching staff of the Latvian national team and the Celtics was made to hold him out of the World […]
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P.J. Washington Hoping For $20 Million Per Year Deal
Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington is still a restricted free agent right now and according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, he's hoping to get a contract that would pay him $20 million annually. The Hornets are currently unwilling to give the 24-year-old that type of money for the results that he's given them so far. […]
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Terry Taylor Heading Back To Chicago
Chicago Bulls forward Terry Taylor is signing with the team again after originally joining the squad in February on a two-way deal. The 23-year-old appeared in five games for the Bulls last year and 26 games for the Pacers. He registered averages of 2.9 points and 1.5 rebounds across 8.5 minutes per game. After a […]
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Darius McGhee Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Pacers
According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, the Indiana Pacers are signing guard Darius McGhee to an Exhibit 10 deal. The undersized guard was regarded as one of the best shooters in college basketball last season as he shot 39.4% from deep on 11.4 attempts per game while averaging 22.8 points per contest. He played in […]
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Nicolas Batum To Retire After Upcoming Season
Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is set to retire once his contract expires with the team at the end of this coming season. This news comes from his wife, Lily Batum. The 34-year-old previously announced that he would retire from the French national team after the 2024 Olympics. So, it seems that the Olympic […]
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76ers Sign Javonte Smart To Exhibit 10 Contract
The Philadelphia 76ers signed guard Javonte Smart to an Exhibit 10 deal on Sunday. The 24-year-old played for the 76ers throughout the summer league where he averaged 15.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.3 steals per game across eight appearances. Smart has seen 17 games of NBA action in the 2021-22 season and most […]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Boosts Canada Over Germany
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turned in a very good two-way performance for Team Canada as they came from behind to beat Germany on Sunday. In the overtime comeback, the star Canadian guard finished with 25 points, eight rebounds, and six steals. He's been a menace on the defensive end throughout their exhibition games […]
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RJ Barrett Scores 31 Points Against Germany
New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett led the way for a Canadian comeback as Team Canada prevailed over Germany on Sunday by a score of 113-112 in overtime. The young wing ended the game with 31 points on 13-for-14 shooting from the floor and a perfect 4-for-4 from beyond the arc. Barrett scored the last […]
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Jaren Jackson Jr. Posts Well-Rounded Performance Versus Spain
Memphis Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. paced Team USA on defense while contributing on the offensive end in a big way. He ended the game with 14 points, five rebounds, and three blocks. The only American with more points was Jalen Brunson who didn't miss a single shot. Jackson has shown why he was voted […]
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Jalen Brunson Doesn't Miss Against Spain
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson posted a perfect shooting night in Team USA's exhibition game against Spain on Sunday. The dynamic point guard finished the game shooting 9-for-9 with 21 points. 16 of his 21 points came in the first half alone. As a team, the Americans shot a red-hot 67% from the floor […]
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Isaiah Likely Sees Only Two Targets In Preseason Opener
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely was quiet in his first preseason action on Saturday. The former fourth-round pick hauled in both of his two targets for just two yards. Likely showed some promise as the TE2 behind Mark Andrews during his rookie year but will now have more competition for targets as the receiving […]
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Melvin Gordon III Sees Plenty Of Opportunities In First Preseason Game
Baltimore Ravens running back Melvin Gordon III saw plenty of action in his first preseason game with his new team. The veteran back finished with 16 yards on six carries and one catch for nine yards. He was tied with Keaton Mitchell for the most carries out of the backfield and the team got their […]
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Zay Flowers Quiet In First Preseason Game
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers saw some playing time early on in the game on Saturday but didn't do much with it. After committing a false start on his first play, he caught one pass from Josh Johnson that ended up getting ruled as a running play. So in the end, Flowers finished with […]
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Devin Duvernay Finds The Endzone On Lone Target
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay saw one target on Saturday while Josh Johnson was under center. He hauled in one pass for seven yards and a touchdown during the second quarter. Now that the team has a three-headed attack at wide receiver, Duvernay is going to see fewer opportunities. The 25-year-old will try to […]
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Tyler Huntley Posts Efficient Performance In Preseason Opener
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley was near perfect in a 20-19 preseason-opening win on Saturday. The fourth-year backup finished with 88 yards and a touchdown while completing eight of his 11 throws. Huntley also added 13 yards on the ground on two attempts. His backup role is pretty much locked in behind Lamar Jackson which […]
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Justice Hill Leads Backfield With 48 Yards
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill turned in a solid performance during the preseason opener. The 25-year-old carried the ball three times and gained 48 yards. His total yardage was bolstered by a huge 37-yard run at the end of the first quarter which resulted in a touchdown at the end of the drive. With […]
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