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(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)   Trade rumors have swirled around LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, but Luka Doncic wants that speculation to end. Despite ongoing chatter about James potentially leaving following Doncic’s arrival, the younger superstar has made his position clear regarding where the NBA’s all-time leading scorer should finish his career. “REPORT: Luka Doncic doesn’t want to push LeBron out of Los Angeles, and wants him to retire in LA, (via DallasHoopsJournal.com),” Legion Hoops wrote on X. REPORT: Luka Doncic doesn’t want to push LeBron out of Los Angeles, and wants him to retire in LA. (via @DALHoopsJournal h/t @Fullcourtpass ) pic.twitter.com/VD8itUASui — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 31, 2025 James opted into his contract for this season, which only added fuel to trade speculation. The rumors gained more traction after James was spotted with Nikola Jokic’s agent recently. However, neither his representation nor ...

(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)   The San Francisco 49ers opened training camp with mixed results as several players returned from injury while others remain sidelined. Ben Bartch, Ricky Pearsall and Mykel Williams all made their way back to practice after dealing with various ailments, but one notable absence continues. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings has been battling a calf problem that first surfaced during OTAs and shows no signs of improving. “[Kyle] Shanahan says WR Jauan Jennings’ calf injury is a reaggravation of the calf that was bothering him in the offseason. No update on when he will return,” Clayton Holloway of NFL Network wrote on X. Shanahan says WR Jauan Jennings' calf injury is a reaggravation of the calf that was bothering him in the offseason. No update on when he will return. https://t.co/bGVcQddjxN — Clayton Holloway (@HollowayNFLN) July 31, 2025 The timing could not be worse for San Francisco. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains out a...

(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)   The Chicago Bears have high hopes and expectations for Luther Burden . Unfortunately, it’s been a rocky road for the rookie wide receiver so far. He missed most of their offseason practices with an injury, and he reportedly got on head coach Ben Johnson’s nerves and was kicked out of a training camp workout. Even so, it looks like that’s only because of how much is expected from him. According to insider Ben Devine, Johnson has been “very impressed” with Burden since that punishment. Ben Johnson stated that he’s been very impressed with the play speed of rookie WR Luther Burden. #DaBears — Ben Devine (@Chicago_NFL) July 31, 2025 The Bears have a promising trio of potential star pass catchers, with Burden joining Rome Odunze and D.J. Moore . With a bright offensive mind like Johnson leading the way, the team could finally get something going and keep the chains moving. They went to great lengths to improve Caleb Williams...

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)   The Baltimore Ravens enter this season as one of the teams to beat again. They’ve been a dominant force in the regular season year in and year out. Unfortunately, they haven’t been as good in the playoffs. That’s why former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky urged them to clean their act up in the postseason. He pointed out that the Ravens have been outscored 67-26 in the first half of their past five postseason losses. They’ve also been outscored 37-3 off turnovers in those first halves. The @Ravens in playoffs: 1st half of 5 losses: Ravens 26, opponents 67 (-41) Opponents 37-3 off turnovers HAS TO CHANGE TO GET OVER THE HUMP — Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) July 31, 2025 A team needs to get off to a strong start if it wants to advance. So it’s on head coach John Harbaugh to have Baltimore prepared and ready to roll from the kickoff. The Ravens are stacked on both sides of the ball, and they have an outstanding coaching staff, no...

(Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)   The Cincinnati Bengals keep making moves. Shortly after signing first-round pick Shemar Stewart, news broke of Trey Hendrickson being ready to end his holdout. However, with two players reporting, one is leaving. “The Bengals have released veteran RB Zack Moss ,” Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team wrote on X. The #Bengals have released RB Zack Moss. pic.twitter.com/lhFg8nkdhM — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 30, 2025 Moss started training camp on the non-football injury list as he was recovering from a season-ending neck injury suffered last year. The fact that the Bengals have cut ties with him at this point might mean he’s not ready to play, and given the delicate nature of neck injuries, it might be a while before another team gives him a chance. Moss signed a two-year deal with the Bengals worth $8 million in 2024. He agreed to a restructured contract worth $1.7 million for this season. The Bengals will now have to deal with...

(Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)   Quentin Grimes remains a restricted free agent, and it’s not clear if the Philadelphia 76ers will sign him or let him go. What is his value, and is he really worth a big contract? Speaking with Fred Katz, an unnamed NBA exec seemed lukewarm about Grimes. “Why would you spend $20 million on Quentin Grimes when you can get Gary Trent (Jr.) for a minimum?” The anonymous executive said, via NBACentral. “Why would you spend $20 million on Quentin Grimes when you can get Gary Trent (Jr.) for a minimum?” – An anonymous executive on Quentin Grimes’ contract negotiations (Via @FredKatz ) pic.twitter.com/iHqzdg83aB — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 29, 2025 Grimes produced 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists for the 76ers in 2024-25. He played in 28 games for them after the trade deadline and was with the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, and Dallas Mavericks before that. He put up strong numbers in a short amount of time, b...

(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)   The Philadelphia Eagles arguably have the most stacked roster in football. Yet, they provide a prime opportunity for struggling players to resurrect their careers, and they have multiple positional battles. That’s why cornerback Adoree’ Jackson will have to be at his best to take advantage of his opportunity. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio was recently candid about Jackson’s career and chances of playing for the Eagles. “It’s time to show who he is or who he isn’t. He’s played a good bit of ball, but I think this is the place where he’s got to show who he is and be the player hopefully that people have always thought he could be. I didn’t watch a whole lot of tape on him. (General manager) Howie [Roseman] wanted to sign him, and when Howie wants to sign somebody it doesn’t matter what I say. So we just took him in,” Fangio said, via John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio very bluntly say...

(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)   Jonathan Kuminga may not get what he wants from the Golden State Warriors , but where does that leave him? According to Marc Stein, via Fullcourtpass, the Warriors have made an offer to Kuminga for a new contract, but it’s not the kind that the star player desired. Apparently, the Warriors’ best offer to Kuminga has “topped out” at two years and $40 million. Warriors fans remember that Kuminga wants something closer to three years at $30 million per season, so this is far from what he hoped for. The Warriors best offer to Jonathan Kuminga has topped out at two-years $40 million, per @TheSteinLine ( https://t.co/y3DhPA65BM ) pic.twitter.com/IYpEP5bWtP — Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) July 29, 2025 Because of this offer, Kuminga and his management are in a tough spot. They can either accept this deal or try to make a new one, preferably a sign-and-trade that would ship him off to another team. The Sacramento Kings have been looking a...

(Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)   The New Orleans Pelicans just had one of their worst seasons ever, but is next year going to somehow be even more painful? Writing for ESPN, Kevin Pelton dug into some of the most unfortunate offseason moves by teams. He had nothing but bad things to say about the Pelicans and the adjustments they committed. “The Hawks-Pelicans draft-night swap was seemingly the most lopsided transaction of the summer. It could pay off for New Orleans, but it was far too risky to be sensible — particularly in the context of the Pelicans’ other moves. New Orleans is betting on Jordan Poole being a playoff-caliber starting point guard and has overloaded its depth chart at center by drafting Derik Queen and signing veteran Kevon Looney. Just three West teams have longer odds of winning the conference at ESPN BET, and the Pelicans traded away their safety net now that they no longer control their 2026 first-round pick,” Pel...

(Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)   It’s no secret that the New England Patriots have struggled to find an offensive identity since Tom Brady left. Brady, of course, is one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history, and finding someone to replace him wasn’t going to be easy. It’s proven more difficult than some impatient Patriots fans expected, however, but there’s reason to believe that the team is in a much better place than they’ve been in years. For starters, they’ve made a concerted effort to improve their offensive line, which has been among the worst in the league for a few seasons. Drake Maye is heading into his second season, and now that the dust has settled from his up-and-down rookie campaign, he’s ready to make some noise. He and his teammates aren’t the only ones who hold this belief, as his new head coach, Mike Vrabel, seems to have growing confidence in him. Vrabel said as much in a conversation shared on SiriusXM NFL Radio on X, sharing, “I think he g...

(Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)   The New York Jets survived a major scare. Justin Fields was carted off the field after sustaining a toe injury at training camp. Initial reports feared a significant setback for the quarterback, as it was reported to be a non-contact lower-leg injury. Fortunately, that wasn’t the case, as someone just stepped on his toe. Now, it looks like he’s not going to miss any more time. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Fields is participating in 11-on-11 drills. Jets QB Justin Fields, who dislocated his toe last week, is practicing today in 11-on-11 drills. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 28, 2025 Fields is one of the most athletic quarterbacks in the NFL, so it’s not necessarily surprising to see him play through this type of injury. More than that, he knows this might be his final shot to prove that he can be a starter in the league. For the first time in his career, it looks like a team has fully committed to him and his sk...

(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)   Marcus Morris Sr. took down many opponents during his years in the NBA , but he may have just met his most serious challenge. According to TMZ and multiple news outlets, Morris was arrested on Sunday on a fraud charge in Florida. Broward County released a mugshot of Morris, and he doesn’t seem very pleased to be in custody. Unfortunately for Morris, TMZ says he is being held without bond. NBA Star Marcus Morris Sr. Arrested on Fraud Charge https://t.co/pZ7Fslx2ZM pic.twitter.com/wD4HAZqC1Z — TMZ (@TMZ) July 27, 2025 Information about the alleged crime wasn’t released, but some news sources said that he was apprehended in an airport and the charge is related to a bad check and a previous crime. Morris himself hopped on social media to say that the charges aren’t that serious, but that may not end up being the case. He entered the league in 2011, and then Morris was all over the NBA. He got his start with the Houston Rockets befo...

(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)   The Cleveland Cavaliers ‘ 2024-25 NBA season was widely viewed as a success. Even though they fell short of their goal and were knocked out of the playoffs during the Eastern Conference semifinals, the team showed it is going to be a force to be reckoned with for the foreseeable future. Cleveland will likely be viewed as a favorite in the East as long as it keeps its young core together, as they have great chemistry when healthy. One player who established himself as a crucial member of the team was big man Jarrett Allen. He also has plenty of skills outside of basketball, one of which was on full display at his recent wedding. A video of Allen dancing to a song from “High School Musical” was shared by former teammate Isaac Okoro, via NBACentral, and fans have been impressed. Jarrett Allen hit the High School Musical dance at his wedding (h/t @TheCavsJack ) pic.twitter.com/eUgoAb9Cfs — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 27, 2025 ...

(Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)   The New England Patriots continue building their roster under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel. The team held workouts for four defensive players on Friday as they search for depth and competition throughout training camp. The Patriots brought in cornerback Keydrain Calligan, linebackers Jimmy Ciarlo and K.J. Cloyd, and safety Kedrick Whitehead for evaluation, according to KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. #Patriots worked out former #Texans corner Keydrain Calligan, Jimmy Ciarlo, K.J. Cloyd and Kedrick Whitehead — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) July 25, 2025 Calligan stands out among the group after earning 2024 first-team All-Southland honors at Southeastern Louisiana. The Houston Texans signed him earlier this year before releasing him in June. His physical style and ball skills caught attention in college, along with his special teams contributions. Ciarlo brings military discipline from his time at Army. The New York Jets previous...

(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)   The Philadelphia Eagles returned to the NovaCare Complex with championship rings still fresh on their fingers. Just months after dismantling the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, the defending champions have shifted into preparation mode for what could be an even more dominant campaign. QB Jalen Hurts has emerged as the early story of training camp. His precision through five practices has caught the attention of those watching closely. Eagles insider Eliot Shorr-Parks recently broke down what he has witnessed from the Super Bowl MVP. “It is absurd, the amount of passes Jalen Hurts is completing. I’ve covered a lot of training camp practices last year, obviously, he set the record with 305 throws without an interception. But what really stands out this year is, he just completes everything he throws. I’ve seen him practice five times now since they won the Super Bowl back in February. He’s 86 of 93. It’s like 93% completion pe...

(Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)   The Minnesota Vikings have few question marks on their offense heading into the 2025 season, but the biggest is whether quarterback J.J. McCarthy can handle the starting job after missing his rookie year with a knee injury. He will need plenty of support from the talented weapons he has around him, which is why an injury to star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has caused some concern. “Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell has announced WR Justin Jefferson has a mild hamstring strain and will be held out of practice. Jefferson will be re-evaluated next week,” ESPN insider Adam Schefter wrote on X. Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell has announced WR Justin Jefferson has a mild hamstring strain and will be held out of practice. Jefferson will be re-evaluated next week. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 25, 2025 The Vikings are being cautious with Jefferson, as they should, because while it’s important for him to build chemistry with his new quarterb...

(Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)   Teams are already looking ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft, where the quarterback class could reshape several franchises. With teams like the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets and New Orleans Saints potentially picking early, this college football season carries extra weight for quarterbacks hoping to become the No. 1 overall pick. In addition, three of them are among the early betting favorites for the Heisman Trophy. Texas quarterback Arch Manning leads the way at +600 odds, followed by LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier and Clemson QB Cade Klubnik, each at +900, via ESPN BET. Garrett Nussmeier is currently tied with Cade Klubnik and Jeremiah Smith for the second-shortest odds to win the Hesiman next season https://t.co/6C5TqeFwil pic.twitter.com/t6RQvh0Yml — ESPN BET (@ESPNBET) July 25, 2025 The Heisman Trophy remains college football’s most coveted individual honor. However, the real prize for these quarterbacks may come during the 2026 d...

(Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire)   The New York Jets opened training camp this week with expectations running high and a clear sense that every roster spot matters. Head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey have wasted little time making their presence felt, implementing changes that reflect their vision for the team’s future. With quarterback Justin Fields dealing with a toe injury and veteran Tyrod Taylor filling in during practice sessions, the coaching staff has emphasized the importance of depth across all positions. That philosophy became evident on Thursday when the organization made two calculated roster moves. According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, the Jets signed safety Tanner McCalister and waived linebacker Jared Bartlett. #Jets roster moves: Signed S Tanner McCalister, who has appeared in 6 games (3 with Browns, 3 with Broncos). Waived LB Jared Bartlett. — Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) July 24, 2025 McCalister brings legitimate NFL experience to...

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)   The AFC has been top-heavy for a few years now due to elite quarterback play, as the Kansas City Chiefs have run the conference with the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens proving to be consistent, dangerous foes. Those three should be firmly in the mix once again in 2025, but analyst Dan Orlovsky is a big believer in one team from the next tier below taking a step forward and having a big year. While appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Orlovsky hyped up the Houston Texans and said they are going to be “awesome” this year. “I think Houston’s gonna be awesome this year. I think Houston has a little bit of a massive bounce-back year. Their defense is absolutely loaded. There’s a little bit of a mix-and-match with their offensive line. I think they’re gonna be awesome this year. Everyone stupidly talked about this regression for C.J. Stroud last year. His numbers weren’t all that different than they were his rookie year. More interceptions,...

(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)   Things might be a little awkward between Jeff Teague and LeBron James. Teague raised a ton of eyebrows the other day when he claimed that James was using steroids during his stint with the Miami Heat . Obviously, this attracted a lot of attention and had just about everyone in the NBA world talking. Only hours later, Teague had to retract his statement and hopped on social media to clear things up. “Y’all weird I was joking about bron he was just that dominate chill,” Teague posted on Instagram, per NBACentral. Jeff Teague says his comments about LeBron using steroids were just a joke pic.twitter.com/dbR2cBZFJy — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 23, 2025 Even though Teague took it back, this isn’t going to be the end of the story. People will continue to speak about James’ time with the Heat, and some will assume that he really was using a substance to make himself better. Teague said James was dominant during his years in Miami...

(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)   Kyle Kuzma is about to start his first full season playing for the Milwaukee Bucks , and he hopes things go better than they did last year. In a new clip on his YouTube channel, Kuzma opened up about how he played in 2024-25 and how he wants to do better. “I didn’t play how I wanted to play. This offseason, it’s just like get to the fundamentals, getting back to the basic, being able to have a healthy summer… which I’m excited to attack,” Kuzma said, per Jake Weinbach. Kyle Kuzma on last season: “I didn’t play how I wanted to play. This offseason, it’s just like get to the fundamentals, getting back to the basic, being able to have a healthy summer… which I’m excited to attack.” Kuzma is determined to bounce back in Milwaukee next season.… — Jake Weinbach (@JWeinbachNBA) July 23, 2025 Last year, he split his time between the Washington Wizards and Bucks. While playing for the Wizards, he produced 15.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and ...

(Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)   The NFL season is just around the corner, and while parity isn’t what the league has been known for recently, there are several teams with a legitimate chance to win the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs finally lost on the biggest stage, falling short of a historic three-peat. The Philadelphia Eagles are now the champs, and everybody will give them their best shot on a weekly basis. That leaves some high-profile quarterbacks still searching for a title, and NFL legend Warren Moon recently gave his prediction on who’s more likely to win his first this season: Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen. “I think Lamar [has the best chance to get a ring]. [The Baltimore Ravens ] just keep building that roster, and you look at this secondary, it’s probably one of the best secondaries in the league right now. They still have Derrick Henry back there. All his receivers are back. That’s a team right there ready to go,” Moon said, via “...

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)   The Las Vegas Raiders needed to do something to get back on track. The first part was to hire a proven winner to build a culture within the organization. That’s why they hired Pete Carroll to be their head coach. Carroll has won at every stop of his career, and he has no intention of changing that. With that in mind, he recently put the rest of the NFL on notice. “We are going to win a bunch of games,” Carroll said . “I can’t even imagine anything else. I’ve been winning 10 games a year for 20 years or something. I mean, what are my expectations? We are going to win a bunch, and I don’t care who hears that.” Of course, that will be easier said than done, but for the first time in years, it looks like the Raiders have a plan to get back to contention. They brought in a proven quarterback by trading for Geno Smith , and with a creative offensive coordinator like Chip Kelly, they should be able to make the most of prime young weapon...

(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)   The Minnesota Timberwolves are surely one of the most exciting teams in the Western Conference, but they know they can get better. In order to improve, they need more talent on the roster. Writing on X, Jake Weinbach suggested an interesting addition for the T-Wolves: Malcolm Brogdon. “Minnesota is reportedly in the market for a veteran playmaker. If Brogdon is willing to accept a minimum deal, the 32-year-old floor general would be a desirable fit with the title-hungry Wolves,” Weinbach wrote. The Timberwolves would make a lot of sense for free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon. Minnesota is reportedly in the market for a veteran playmaker. If Brogdon is willing to accept a minimum deal, the 32-year-old floor general would be a desirable fit with the title-hungry Wolves. — Jake Weinbach (@JWeinbachNBA) July 21, 2025 Brogdon averaged 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists for the Washington Wizards. Before that, he was with th...

(Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)   The Cincinnati Bengals have a big problem on their hands. First-round rookie Shemar Stewart has yet to sign his contract, and it seems like he’s not going to budge. Asked about that, Bengals executive Duke Tobin blamed Stewart’s advisers for not giving him proper counseling. “I don’t blame Shemar. He’s listening to the advice he’s paying for. I don’t understand the advice. … We’re treating him fairly,” Tobin said, via Dov Kleiman. Yikes: Bengals executive Duke Tobin on first-round pick Shemar Stewart still being unsigned: "I don't blame Shemar. He's listening to the advice he's paying for. I don't understand the advice… We're treating him fairly." pic.twitter.com/oRbbw3mQJj — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 21, 2025 The Bengals reportedly are trying to incorporate new language into their contracts for first-round picks, and Stewart has drawn a line in the sand. The language refers to the potential ...

(Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)   The Kansas City Chiefs only had Rashee Rice on the field for four games last season. A major knee injury ended what was expected to be a breakout campaign. Now, his involvement in a multi-car crash will most likely result in an NFL suspension. Nevertheless, head coach Andy Reid will continue to take the same approach to Rice’s preseason preparation. “That’s obvious news out there, now. We’re going to progress as normal with him. He’ll go in and take all the reps that he’d normally take, and we always rotate that position. So, depending on what happens here in the future, whoever needs to play will be able to step in. They’ll know what they’re doing and be in good shape to do it,” Reid said, via Pete Sweeney. Andy Reid on Rashee Rice's status: "That's obvious news out there, now. We're going to progress as normal with him. He'll go in and take all the reps that he'd normally take, and we always rotate that po...