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Kadarius Toney Faces Likely Week-Long Practice Absence
New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (leg, knee) is unlikely to suit up at practice during the upcoming week, head coach Brian Daboll told reporters Sunday. Toney was held out of the team's preseason opener due to lower-body injuries. The absence of Toney has left quarterback Daniel Jones with limited high-level pass-catching options during... Read More
DeVonta Smith Returns To Practice, Has Active Afternoon
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (groin) returned to the practice field Sunday and immediately rediscovered his rapport with quarterback Jalen Hurts. While Smith being sidelined by a groin ailment was largely precautionary, it's a boon to see him back in action. After a breakout rookie campaign in 2021 (916 receiving yards, five touchdowns), Smith... Read More
Joe Flacco Delivers Solid Practice, Continues Preparation
New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco entered the season one play away from becoming the team's starting signal caller, and earlier this week, that play happened. Flacco now stands to be New York's starting QB for Week 1 if Zach Wilson (knee) -- who will undergo knee surgery Tuesday -- is not cleared in time.... Read More
Drake London Absent From Practice Sunday
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (knee) was not spotted during Sunday's practice, an unsurprising development after he departed Friday's preseason opener due to a right knee injury. London hauled in his first professional reception for 24 yards prior to his exit, but the team believes that he avoided any long-term concerns. Taken with the... Read More
Lakers/Mavericks, Grizzlies/Warriors Likely To Play Christmas Day
The Christmas Day schedule has become something of a rite of passage for many players and fans of NBA teams alike. Marc Stein reports that two games are already tentatively scheduled: Lakers vs. Mavericks and Grizzlies vs. Warriors. The first collision provides ample star power, as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook clash with... Read More
De'Anthony Melton Drops 26 Points In Drew League Playoffs
Philadelphia 76ers point guard De'Anthony Melton had it all working during the Drew League playoffs Saturday, as he compiled 26 points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals to lead the Hometown Favorites to victory. Melton is coming off having averaged a career-high 10.8 PPG last season for the Grizzlies, where he played in 73... Read More
Dallas Inks McKinley Wright IV, Mouhamadou Gueye To Deals
Point guard McKinley Wright IV and forward Mouhamadou Gueye have been brought aboard by the Dallas Mavericks to compete for roster spots during the team's upcoming training camp, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Wright made his NBA debut last year, appearing in five games off the bench for Minnesota, yet compiled just 19 total... Read More
Zach Wilson Will Undergo Knee Surgery Tuesday
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) is set to have surgery on his partially torn meniscus Tuesday, per Jets head coach Robert Saleh. Wilson sustained the injury -- along with a bone bruise -- during the team's preseason opener against the Eagles. The expectation within New York is that the signal caller avoided a... Read More
Daniel Jones Scuffles During Sunday’s Practice
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones had a rough go finding success during Sunday's practice, per observers. The signal caller is reported to have gone 6-for-20 through the air, including tossing an interception. While Kadarius Toney (leg, knee) was unavailable, Jones still struggled to get the ball out to his playmakers. The 25-year-old kicked off... Read More
Joe Burrow Returns To Practice Field
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (appendectomy) is back in action at practice Sunday for the first time since undergoing an appendectomy in July. Despite continuously not having a timetable for his return, it appears the Bengals will have their signal caller back with ample time to ramp up before Week 1 of the regular season... Read More
Andre Miller Sustains Broken Arm, In Cast At Camp
New York Giants tight end Andre Miller broke his right forearm during the early portion of training camp, an ailment that will almost assuredly land him on the IL. As of Sunday, Miller was still at Giants practice, this time on the sidelines with a cast on his arm. A highly sought-after undrafted free agent... Read More
Miles Sanders, Boston Scott Out For Sunday’s Practice
Philadelphia Eagles running backs Miles Sanders (leg) and Boston Scott (concussion) were held out of practice Sunday due to respective ailments. The move seems precautionary in Sanders' case, as the team's expected lead back hauled in two receptions for 20 yards during Friday's preseason opener against the Jets. Scott has been dealing with a concussion... Read More
Malik Willis Receives Praise From Lamar Jackson
Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis made his professional debut during Thursday's game vs. the Ravens and he caught the eye of more than just those on his sideline -- Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson dished out praise as well. "He's going to be good," Jackson said during media availability Saturday. Tennessee selected Willis -- who was... Read More
Jacoby Brissett Readies To Take First-Team Reps This Week
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett is on track to be under center come Week 1 of the regular season and that transition will officially take place during the practices of the upcoming week. Head coach Kevin Stefanski announced Saturday that Brissett would supplant the suspended Deshaun Watson as the first-team signal caller, with under a... Read More
Jonathan Taylor Not Expected To Play In Preseason Opener
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is not on track to suit up for the team's preseason-opening contest vs. Buffalo on Saturday. Taylor, arguably the league's premier fantasy asset, has emerged as a star rusher, while head coach Frank Reich has attempted to keep his back in prime condition for the grind of a full... Read More
Nick Harris Sustains Season-Ending Knee Injury
Cleveland Browns center Nick Harris (knee) is suspected to have endured a season-ending knee injury during Friday's preseason game against Jacksonville, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Harris, who was carted off the field Friday night, was set to be the team's starting center, with his injury paving the way for Ethan Pocic to take over.... Read More
Wyatt Hubert Announces Retirement
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Wyatt Hubert announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday, citing his "physical health" as the primary reason for him stepping away. Hubert was selected in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft and sustained a torn pectoral muscle during the offseason, which prevented him from appearing in any game... Read More
Justin Tillman Joins Nuggets For 2022-23 Season
Forward Justin Tillman has reportedly inked a deal to join the Denver Nuggets, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Tillman has already established an expansive international profile since going undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft, having played in Israel, Italy, Turkey and Puerto Rico, in addition to the G League. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 13.1... Read More
Sacramento Adds Sam Merrill For 2022-23 Season
Guard/forward Sam Merrill has signed a contract to join the Sacramento Kings for the upcoming year. The 26-year-old appeared in six games last season for Memphis, where he was traded the previous summer in exchange for Grayson Allen. The final pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, Merrill has seen only limited playing time in his... Read More
Willie Cauley-Stein Inks One-Year Deal With Rockets
Center Willie Cauley-Stein will join the Houston Rockets for the upcoming season, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. The veteran big man spent last season between Dallas and Philadelphia, where he appeared in a combined 20 games (two starts) and played a career-low 9.2 minutes on a nightly basis. Cauley-Stein will attempt to compete for... Read More
Lakers-Warriors Matchup Set For Opening Night Oct. 18
The opening night of the NBA season has come to light: Oct. 18. And with it comes a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic that the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors will clash, with the reigning champions set to enjoy their ring ceremony. The matchup delivers in terms of star power, with... Read More
Lamar Jackson Unsure Of Preseason Status
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has previously stated that he would like to suit up for preseason games, but during media availability Saturday, he confirmed that he's not sure if the team will have him under center before Week 1 of the regular season. Jackson saw his 2021 year come to an end due to... Read More
J.K. Dobbins Unavailable For Saturday’s Practice
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) has been held out of practice Saturday as the team continues to exercise caution in reinserting him to the mix. Head coach John Harbaugh recently admitted that Dobbins isn't a surefire option for the team out of the backfield in Week 1 as he makes his way back... Read More
Trey Lance Impresses In First Preseason Outing
The Trey Lance Era has officially arrived in San Francisco ahead of the 2022 season. Lance utilized the first two drives of the team's preseason opener against the Packers on Friday to showcase his dual threat abilities, finishing 4-for-5 through the air for 92 yards and a touchdown, while also adding a seven-yard rush to... Read More
Christian McCaffrey, D.J. Moore Will Sit Out Preseason Opener
The Carolina Panthers made waves when they announced Baker Mayfield as the team's starting quarterback for Saturday's preseason opener against Washington, and then did so again when it was announced Christian McCaffrey and D.J. Moore would be inactive for the contest. McCaffrey has been bothered by myriad injuries over the past few seasons, lending to... Read More
Zach Wilson Sustains Meniscus Tear, Set To Miss 2-4 Weeks
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is set to be sidelined for the next 2-4 weeks by a bone bruise and meniscus tear in his right knee, per Brian Costello of the New York Post. Wilson left Friday's preseason contest against the Eagles due to the injury and was in significant pain prior to his... Read More
Orlando Brings Simi Shittu Aboard
Forward Simi Shittu is reportedly joining the Orlando Magic organization ahead of the 2022-23 season, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Shittu played last season in the Israeli Basketball Super League, with his latest U.S. experience coming as a member of the Westchester Knicks of the G League from '20-21. In his time with the... Read More
San Antonio Inks Jordan Hall To Two-Way Contract
Guard/forward Jordan Hall has officially signed a two-way deal to join the San Antonio Spurs for the 2022-23 season. Hall played two years at St. Joseph's, including a sophomore campaign that saw him average 14.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. The 6-foot-8 wing went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft and figures... Read More
NBA Will Retire Bill Russell’s No. 6 Uniform Number
The NBA announced Thursday that it would be retiring the iconic No. 6 worn by Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell. Russell passed away on July 31 at the age of 88 and now becomes the first player in league history to have his number retired league-wide. Current players -- such as the Lakers' LeBron James... Read More
Atlanta Inks Trent Forrest To Two-Way Contract
The Atlanta Hawks added to their backcourt depth by signing combo guard Trent Forrest to a two-way deal for the upcoming year. Forrest was an undrafted free agent who spent the past two seasons primarily coming off the bench for the Jazz, with whom he appeared in 90 games (six starts). He averaged just 3.1... Read More
