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  • • Report: Knicks Could Target Fred VanVleet in Free Agency
    The New York Knicks are among the teams with an interest in signing free agent guard Fred VanVleet, reports the Daily News‘ Stefan Bondy. The Raptors are the favorite to retain VanVleet, per Bondy, but he can sign with any team as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. VanVleet’s stepfather, Joe Danforth, says he’s heard […] The post Report: Knicks Could Target Fred Van...2020
  • • Jets reportedly trying to trade Le’Veon Bell
    The partnership between running back Le'Veon Bell and the Jets has not gone as planned since Bell arrived as a free agent in 2019 and the Jets are reportedly trying to end it via a trade. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News had the first report Tuesday about the Jets working to trade [more]...2020
  • • On what went wrong in the 2019-20 Knicks season
    Here’s the New York Daily News reporting on some of the things that did not go as planned for the New York Knicks in the 2019-20 season: The Knicks’ 22.1 assists per game was 27th in the NBA, a year after it finished dead last. The young point guards (Dennis Smith Jr. and Frank Ntilikina) … Continue reading "On what went wrong in the 2019-20 Knicks season"...2020
  • • Golden Tate questionable, but practicing
    Giants quarterback Daniel Jones hasn’t had all his offensive weapons available to him often, but he could finally get them together Sunday. Via Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, Giants wide receiver Golden Tate was listed as questionable for this week’s game against the Bears. He missed last week with a hamstring issue. [more]...2020
  • • Steve Nash discusses new job as Nets head coach
    New Nets coach Steve Nash really, really knows how to play basketball. But he’ll be learning coaching on the job. Here’s the New York Daily News: Not even Steve Nash expects himself to be a tactical expert on the sideline. As the head coaching job has evolved in the NBA over the years — from … Continue reading "Steve Nash discusses new job as Nets head coach"...2020
  • • Health Notes: Paxton, Rays, Phils, Reds, Cards
    Yankees southpaw James Paxton will go the next couple days without throwing after feeling soreness following Wednesday’s session, manager Aaron Boone told WFAN (via Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News). It’s unclear how much longer Paxton will be sidelined from the flexor strain that sent him to the IL on Aug. 21, but…...2020
  • • Kevin Garnett picks 2 stars Nets should chase with Caris LeVert trade
    While Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is a big fan of Caris LeVert, The Big Ticket believes the Brooklyn Nets should package LeVert in a trade for a third star next to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. During an interview with Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, Garnett said the Nets should try […] The post Kevin Garnett picks 2 stars Nets should chase with Caris LeVert trade appeared fir...2020
  • • New text messages could pull Quinton Dunbar back into hot water
    He was out, and now he may be pulled back in. Via Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, text messages released by the Broward County (Florida) State Attorney’s Office contradict the conclusion that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute Seahawks cornerback Quinton Dunbar for his role in an alleged armed robbery that resulted [more]...2020
  • • Yankees Re-Sign Luis Avilan To Minor League Deal
    The Yankees have reached an agreement on a new minor-league contract with LHP Luis Avilan, according to Kristie Ackert of the NY Daily News. Avilan, who signed with New York on a minor-league deal last winter, was released from the Yankees organization in late August amidst a bit of a roster crunch due to the…...2020
  • • Yankees Promote Clarke Schmidt
    The Yankees have selected right-hander Clarke Schmidt’s contract, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News was among those to report. They optioned righty Ben Heller in a corresponding move. The 24-year-old Schmidt, whom the Yankees chose 16th overall in the 2017 draft, has become one of their highest-regarded prospects, owing in part to impressive…...2020

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  • • Jets will work out Donte Moncrief
    The Jets have invited receiver Donte Moncrief to their training facility for a workout, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports. Moncrief, 27, worked out for the 49ers last week. The Jets signed veteran Chris Hogan after working him out. They need more help with Denzel Mims nursing a hamstring injury and Vyncint [more]...2020
  • • Miles Sanders week-to-week with lower body injury
    The Eagles have another injury to worry about. Per Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News, the Eagles listed running back Miles Sanders as “week-to-week” with a “lower-body injury.” (In a related note, some teams get “too cute” with injury designations.) While there’s still nearly a month until the start of the regular season, his [more]...2020
  • • Mets’ Infield Dealing With Injuries
    The Mets are suddenly dealing with a few notable injuries in their infield, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News was among those to report. Second baseman Robinson Cano (left groin), shortstop Amed Rosario (left quad) and third baseman Jeff McNeil (lower back) are all battling some degree of “tightness,” per Thosar. The severity…...2020
  • • Almost every key Nets player will miss Tuesday’s game vs Bucks
    The Nets will be without an extraordinary number of players tomorrow in their game against a Bucks team that boasts the best record in the NBA. But somebody has to suit up. Here’s the New York Daily News reporting: Add Caris LeVert, Joe Harris and Jarrett Allen to the Nets’ already lengthy injury report. LeVert … Continue reading "Almost every key Nets player will miss Tuesday’s ...2020
  • • The reason why Jayson Tatum won’t sit out of NBA restart
    Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum was among the rumored names that would likely sit out of the NBA’s 2019-20 restart in Orlando. A report from The New York Daily News cited concerns about a potential injury hindering his chances at a multi-million contract extension of his rookie deal, one a source vehemently denied: “Not true,” […] The post The reason why Jayson Tatum won’t si...2020
  • • Is Caris LeVert going to be part of Nets' Big Three with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving?
    The Nets need to determined whether Caris LeVert can be the third star alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on a championship team or a trade piece to acquire one, Brian Lewis of the New York Post writes. LeVert was on a tear prior to the suspension of play and figures to be in high demand on the trade market, Lewis continues. LeVert is entering the first season of a three-year, $52.5MM extensi...2020
  • • Clippers owner Steve Ballmer donates $25M to fight COVID-19
    Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, through the Ballmer Group, has pledged more than $25MM in aid to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN tweets. The donation will help Seattle, Southeast Michigan and Los Angeles, areas that have been hard hit by coronavirus. It includes $10MM to University of Washington Medicine’s Emergency Response Fund to speed up testing for a COVID-19 vaccine. In an ...2020
  • • Report: Knicks could hire Dan Gilbert’s ex-personal assistant to front office job
    Leon Rose could be going with an interesting choice to fill out his new management team with the New York Knicks. Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reported on Sunday that Brock Aller, a capologist for the Cleveland Cavaliers, is a “strong candidate” to join the Knicks under new team president Rose. Aller was a personal assistant to Cavs owner Dan Gilbert for over ten years before being prom...2020
  • • Minor-leaguer tests positive for coronavirus
    A player in the Yankees’ farm system has tested positive for coronavirus, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN (via Twitter). He becomes the first known case in pro baseball. The player was quarantined Friday morning. The player involved was only on the minor-league side of Yankees’ camp this spring, Passan adds. The minor-league complex has been closed since, although that was part of the team’s plan rega...2020
  • • Jets to release CB Trumaine Johnson
    A Jets long-anticipated Jets transaction will commence soon. The Jets have informed Trumaine Johnson he will be released, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports. The Jets signed Johnson to a monster contract in 2018, but injuries and ineffectiveness have marred the cornerback’s post-Rams career. Johnson’s $11M 2020 base salary would have become guaranteed on March 20. This move is not esp...2020

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  • • Report: Knicks Could Target Fred VanVleet in Free Agency
    The New York Knicks are among the teams with an interest in signing free agent guard Fred VanVleet, reports the Daily News‘ Stefan Bondy. The Raptors are the favorite to retain VanVleet, per Bondy, but he can sign with any team as an unrestricted free agent this offseason. VanVleet’s stepfather, Joe Danforth, says he’s heard […] The post Report: Knicks Could Target Fred Van...2020
  • • Jets reportedly trying to trade Le’Veon Bell
    The partnership between running back Le'Veon Bell and the Jets has not gone as planned since Bell arrived as a free agent in 2019 and the Jets are reportedly trying to end it via a trade. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News had the first report Tuesday about the Jets working to trade [more]...2020
  • • Kevin Garnett picks 2 stars Nets should chase with Caris LeVert trade
    While Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is a big fan of Caris LeVert, The Big Ticket believes the Brooklyn Nets should package LeVert in a trade for a third star next to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. During an interview with Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News, Garnett said the Nets should try […] The post Kevin Garnett picks 2 stars Nets should chase with Caris LeVert trade appeared fir...2020
  • • Yankees Re-Sign Luis Avilan To Minor League Deal
    The Yankees have reached an agreement on a new minor-league contract with LHP Luis Avilan, according to Kristie Ackert of the NY Daily News. Avilan, who signed with New York on a minor-league deal last winter, was released from the Yankees organization in late August amidst a bit of a roster crunch due to the…...2020
  • • Yankees Promote Clarke Schmidt
    The Yankees have selected right-hander Clarke Schmidt’s contract, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News was among those to report. They optioned righty Ben Heller in a corresponding move. The 24-year-old Schmidt, whom the Yankees chose 16th overall in the 2017 draft, has become one of their highest-regarded prospects, owing in part to impressive…...2020
  • • Jets sign third-round pick Ashtyn Davis to complete draft class
    The New York Jets have signed third-round pick Ashtyn Davis to round out the signings of their 2020 draft class. The safety out of the University of California was the last of the Jets’ nine-man class to sign their rookie deal. According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, the deal is worth [more]...2020
  • • Jason Kidd Emerges as Frontrunner in Knicks’ Coaching Search
    The New York Knicks are in the market for a new head coach and Jason Kidd has emerged as the frontrunner for the position. Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reports that Kidd has been pegged by the franchise as an effective conduit for attracting free agents. Kidd, of course, served as the […] The post Jason Kidd Emerges as Frontrunner in Knicks’ Coaching Search appeared first on...2020
  • • Jason Kidd frontrunner for Knicks coaching job as things get messy with Tom Thibodeau
    Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd has emerged as a new frontrunner for the New York Knicks coaching job after contract negotiations with former lead man Tom Thibodeau recently stalled, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News. Kidd is viewed as the conduit of several star players in the league, including […] The post Jason Kidd frontrunner for Knicks coaching job as t...2020
  • • Jamal Adams trashes Adam Gase, explains what went wrong with the Jets
    In his first interview since demanding a trade, Jamal Adams tells all to the New York Daily News....2020
  • • Jamal Adams: Adam Gase isn’t right leader for Jets
    Safety Jamal Adams wants a trade away from the Jets and he’s airing some of his grievances with the club ahead of training camp. Adams is eligible for a contract extension and the Jets have talked about their desire to keep him, but the safety told Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News that [more]...2020

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  • • Report: Jets to give Robby Anderson a second-round tender
    Robby Anderson can be kept away from unrestricted free agency for one more year. The Jets wide receiver will be a restricted free agent next spring, and although he wants an extension, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News notes the expectation is the Jets apply a second-round tender to the talented wideout. That would cost them approximately $3.12M. Due to Anderson’s issues off the field, the J...2018

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  • • Report: Knicks Could Target Fred VanVleet in Free Agency
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  • • Marcus Morris reportedly wants to sign long-term deal with Knicks
    Marcus Morris is confident that he’ll sign a multiyear contract with the Knicks if he remains with the organization past the trade deadline, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. This comes after a report earlier this week that he and the team have “strong mutual interest” in reaching a new deal this summer. Morris likes playing in New York and enjoys being so close to his family i...2020
  • Nets’ Rodions Kurucs Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges
    • Nets’ Rodions Kurucs Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges
    Brooklyn Nets forward Rodions Kurucs was arrested on Tuesday morning for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. The incident, a New York Daily News report states, took place this past June. The domestic incident occurred at Kurucs’ Brooklyn apartment. The 6’9″ Latvian allegedly pushed his girlfriend on a bed, causing a rib injury, slapped her face twice […] The post Nets̵...2019
  • • Jets reportedly have no interest in signing Kareem Hunt
    The New York Jets have enough salary cap space to sign multiple top free agents heading into the 2019 season, but don’t expect star running back Kareem Hunt to be one of them. Though the Jets could use a play-making tailback to pair with Sam Darnold in the quarterback’s second season, Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports that they have zero interest in signing Hunt when he comes off the...2019
  • • Report: ‘Foregone conclusion’ that Todd Bowles will be fired by Jets
    The New York Jets are not expected to make a head coaching change before the end of the 2018 season, but that does not mean Todd Bowles has a chance of sticking around with the team next year. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports that it is “a foregone conclusion” that Bowles and the Jets will part ways following the season. The team’s current ownership group, the Johnson family, has no...2018
  • • No suspension for Jets' Robby Anderson
    After a pair of arrests, Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson appeared on track for a suspension from the NFL. However, the league has confirmed that Anderson will not be suspended for any of his legal run-ins, according to Manish Mehta of the Daily News (on Twitter). Anderson’s first incident took place in May of last year when he resisted arrest with violence after allegedly getting into a fight at...2018
  • • Report: Knicks have 'the hots for Trae Young
    Do the New York Knicks already have their minds on one of the NBA Draft’s top prospects?According to Kevin O’Connor of the Ringer, the Knicks have “the hots” for Oklahoma guard Trae Young, who they would likely use as the primary ballhandler paired with Frank Ntilikina in the backcourt.There is no guarantee that Young will still be on the board when the Knicks pick ninth, but the feeling is mutual...2018
  • Report: Knicks ‘Have The Hots’ For Trae Young, Interest Is Mutual 👀
    • Report: Knicks ‘Have The Hots’ For Trae Young, Interest Is Mutual 👀
    Trae Young’s father, Ray, told the New York Daily News last week that his son would be prepared to flourish under the New York spotlight: “That’s what Trae lives for. He lives for that type of stuff. Just think about it: He’s probably the most talked about, most publicized kid in this draft and he’s […] The post Report: Knicks ‘Have The Hots’ For Tra...2018
  • • Aaron Boone was not recognized by Angels’ security
    Aaron Boone may be a first-year skipper, but that didn’t make an incident with Angel Stadium security over the weekend any less ridiculous.Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reported on Saturday that the New York Yankees manager was stopped in the stairwell by a security guard who asked to see his credential after an 11-1 victory that night over the Los Angeles Angels. Boone, who was dressed i...2018
  • • Muhammad Wilkerson’s mom calls into WFAN radio station to blast reporter
    We’re starting to see a trend in football where athletes have their mothers speak for them, to avoid getting into trouble with the organization that employs them, and it’s weird.Giants cornerback Eli Apple's mother ripped the team while he sat idle, and it led to some issues in the locker room. The parents of other players have done the same, but not to the same level that Apple's mom went to.Form...2018

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  • • Nets: Best trade proposals for Wizards star Bradley Beal
    Will there be a deal for Bradley Beal? The Brooklyn Nets created the makings of a “super team” last summer when they signed Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in free agency. But it appears the Nets have even bigger plans for reshaping their roster. Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reported the Nets have […] The post Nets: Best trade proposals for Wizards star Bradley Beal appe...2020
  • • Goose rips Cashman after spring training snub
    Goose Gossage blasted Brian Cashman in a rant to the New York Daily News, saying he isn't "a big fan" of the longtime Yankees GM and calling him a "f---ing a--h---." Gossage will not be attending Yankees spring training this season....2018
  • • Man wants to sue NFL for $867 trillion over Super Bowl halftime show
    The reactions to the Super Bowl LIV halftime show starring Jennifer Lopez and Shakira have been mixed. Many were left impressed by the duo’s superstar appeal, immense talent and charisma, while others believed that the performance was just too racy. Then there is this guy, who wants to file a class-action lawsuit against the NFL, arguing that viewing the scintillating performances from Shakira and...2020
  • • Kevin Garnett picks 2 stars Nets should chase with Caris LeVert trade
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  • • Tim Duncan’s 1998 comments ripping Michael Jordan
    Back in 1998, San Antonio Spurs rookie Tim Duncan told media personality Dan Patrick that he wasn’t a huge fan of Michael Jordan. While Duncan respected Jordan, the Big Fundamental said back in the day he wasn’t impressed by MJ, via Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News: Patrick: That’s it. You met Jordan? Duncan: But […] The post Tim Duncan’s 1998 comments ripping ...2020
  • • The Run TMC Warriors Had A Plan To Poach Patrick Ewing
    The Golden State Warriors had a plan in place to add superstar center Patrick Ewing to their iconic Run TMC squad and were angling to pull it off in 1992. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, Ewing’s contract with the New York Knicks at the time came with a stipulation that […] The post The Run TMC Warriors Had A Plan To Poach Patrick Ewing appeared first on SLAM....2020
  • • Tom Seaver Dies At 75 Years Of Age
    Legendary hurler Tom Seaver has passed away, Bill Madden of the New York Daily News reports. He was 75 years of age. Seaver had recently suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. The Hall of Famer spent time as a broadcaster after wrapping up his playing career and ultimately founded Seaver Family Vineyards. Over two full decades of…...2020
  • • Report: Jets are discussing a potential run at Logan Ryan
    One of the more surprising names still available in the free-agent market may be returning to the AFC East. The Jets have had internal discussions regarding an attempt to sign former Patriots (and most recently Titans) cornerback Logan Ryan, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. Ryan signed a three-year, $30 million [more]...2020
  • • Sources: Jets haven’t shopped, aren’t shopping Marcus Maye
    In response a report from the New York Daily News claiming that the Jets have shopped safety Marcus Maye, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation tell PFT that the Jets have done, and are doing, no such thing. “Beyond fake news,” one source said, under the condition of anonymity, given the sensitivity of the [more]...2020
  • • Ex-Yanks GM Watson: I declined kidney offers
    Former Yankees GM Bob Watson told the Daily News he has turned down offers for kidney donations and is "ready for whatever happens now."...2018
  • • Mets Designate Juan Lagares For Assignment
    The Mets announced a series of roster moves to reporters Friday, designating outfielder Juan Lagares for assignment and reinstating righty Michael Wacha, shortstop Andres Gimenez and outfielder Jake Marisnick from the injured list (Twitter link via Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News). The team also placed righty Corey Oswalt on the 10-day IL…...2020
  • • Wizards' Beal: Trade rumors 'a sign of respect'
    Even in the middle of a pandemic, when nobody is playing, Bradley Beal's name still emerged in trade rumors. The New York Daily News last week reported that the Nets have had "internal discussions" regarding pursuing the 26-year-old Wizards guard....2020
  • • Mets Move Steven Matz To Bullpen; Seth Lugo Joining Rotation
    The Mets have moved left-hander Steven Matz to the bullpen and will shift setup man Seth Lugo back into a starting role, manager Luis Rojas revealed after last night’s game (Twitter link via Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News). Lugo will take the ball to start tonight’s game. The 29-year-old Matz was excellent…...2020
  • • Cashman Optimistic That Judge Will Be Ready For Start Of Season
    Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge appears to be making quite a lot of progress while awaiting word on whether and when the season will occur. GM Brian Cashman says the organization is “excited to believe that he’s going to rejoin us at full capacity,” as Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. The “very unique”…...2020

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  • • Enes Kanter enjoys getting a victory in solid debut with Blazers
    Enes Kanter made his debut with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday and asserted himself as the focal point on the team’s second unit. Kanter saw just 20 minutes of action, but was able to get up nine shots and score 18 points. His usage rate ranked fifth on the team and he appeared happy in his new environment. “Last time I got a win I think it was like almost two months (ago),” Kanter said af...2019

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  • • Report: DeAndre Baker’s first court date rescheduled to January
    On the same day the Giants signed veteran cornerback Logan Ryan, a judge rescheduled Deandre Baker‘s arraignment in the second-year cornerback’s criminal case. Baker’s first court date was pushed back from Sept. 15 to Jan. 20, 2021, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports. Baker’s new court date falls after the 2020 regular [more]...2020
  • • Mets Move Steven Matz To Bullpen; Seth Lugo Joining Rotation
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  • • Jets will work out Donte Moncrief
    2020
  • • Jamal Adams: Adam Gase isn’t right leader for Jets
    2020
  • • Jets agree to terms with sixth-rounder Braden Mann
    The Jets have agreed to terms on a rookie deal with another member of their 2020 draft class. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports that sixth-round pick Braden Mann agreed to a four-year deal. He’s the fifth of nine picks to come to an agreement with the team. Mann heads into training [more]...2020
  • • Kyrie Irving’s teammate, Theo Pinson, fires back at reports that he told Nets to start own league
    Brooklyn Nets forward Theo Pinson called fake news over the recent controversies surrounding his teammate Kyrie Irving. A report from Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News alleged that Irving urged his Nets teammates to skip the scheduled NBA return while proposing to create their own league instead. Pinson re-tweeted Bondy and quickly denied […] The post Kyrie Irving’s teammate, The...2020
  • • Jets reopen facility Wednesday, will wrap up offseason program next week
    After New Jersey cleared the way for professional sports to resume last month, the Jets said that they would reopen their training facility with a phased approach. The first phase of that process got underway on Wednesday. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports that the team reopened their facility with a limited [more]...2020
  • • Anthony Davis reportedly selling his house in Los Angeles
    View this post on Instagram A post shared by Los Angeles Lakers (@lakers) on Apr 12, 2020 at 11:36am PDT Here’s the Los Angeles Daily News with some NBA-related real estate news: Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, scheduled to become a free agent this summer, has listed his contemporary Mediterranean-style home in Westlake Village. … Continue reading "Anthony Davis reportedly se...2020
  • • Report: Knicks may target Sixers' Elton Brand for GM post
    Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand may be a candidate for the same position with the New York Knicks, a league source tells Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News. New Knicks president of basketball operations Leon Rose is reportedly very interested in Brand, who remains under contract with Philadelphia. Rose believes Brand might be fired if the Sixers have a disappointing performance...2020
  • • Jets release CB Darryl Roberts, to sign safety Marqui Christian
    Both of the New York Jets’ Week 1 starting cornerbacks from last season are now off the team. The Jets released four-year contributor Darryl Roberts on Saturday, according to multiple reports out of New York. Roberts is gone despite signing a three-year, $18M deal in 2019 to stay in New York. The Jets have changed GMs since then and saved $6M by making this move. Roberts would have been guaranteed...2020

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  • • Mike Miller won’t be retained by Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau
    Mike Miller, who took over for David Fizdale on an interim basis midway through the 2019-20 season, won’t be retained by New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, there were initial speculations that Miller could stay with the Knicks if he didn’t get the head-coaching […] The post Mike Miller won’t be retained by Knicks ...2020
  • • Nets owner Joe Tsai reportedly 'made the call' to fire Kenny Atkinson
    In a shocking move, the Nets announced on Saturday morning that the organization mutually parted ways with head coach Kenny Atkinson. It was an unexpected move for a Brooklyn team that is still the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, albeit with a modest 28-34 record, despite missing its two best players (Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant). During a press conference on Saturday afternoon, general man...2020
  • • Rob Manfred not happy with Astros' weak apologies
    If the Houston Astros thought their efforts at apology for their sign-stealing scandal on Thursday were sufficient, they’re quickly being proved wrong. Commissioner Rob Manfred gave a clear sign Friday, telling Bill Madden of the New York Daily News that the Astros needed to make clear that they know they were wrong and were sorry for doing it: “Let me say this. It is important for me to have the ...2020
  • • Tyrone Crawford bar fight video released
    Cowboys defensive lineman Tyrone Crawford was caught on camera brawling inside of a Florida bar, as TMZ Sports details. The 6-foot-4, 280-pound lineman is shown fighting off four bouncers at once and holding his own. Then, the fight spilled outside, where Crawford got tangled up with multiple police officers.  Interestingly, Crawford was not arrested and has not been charged with a crime. However,...2019
  • • Giants interested in WR Chris Hogan
    The Giants made the biggest move of the offseason by shockingly trading Odell Beckham Jr. earlier this week, and now they need to replace him in their receiving corps. The team is apparently interested in adding Patriots receiver Chris Hogan, according to a Tweet from Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. Leonard writes that the Giants “have talked to” Hogan’s reps recently. The Patriots were ap...2019
  • • Reggie Miller wonders if Kevin Durant is too sensitive to play in New York
    There has been widespread speculation that Kevin Durant conceivably could join the New York Knicks as a free agent this coming offseason, but one NBA legend questions whether the superstar has the mental toughness to make it under the bright lights in the big city. Reggie Miller never played for the Knicks, of course, but he long held the title of Public Enemy No. 1 for the team’s fans while starr...2019
  • • Reports: Kristaps Porzingis has been medically cleared to return
    Is this what Kristaps Porzingis meant when he said that the truth would come out? Porzingis was introduced to the media on Monday by the Dallas Mavericks, days after they pulled off a shocking trade with the New York Knicks to acquire him. As the Knicks seemingly smeared him on his way out, Porzingis mostly kept his mouth shut, instead taking the high road on social media. Now we’re hearing some s...2019
  • • Kyrie Irving on free agency: 'Ask me July 1'
    Amidst speculation that he may be wavering on his preseason verbal commitment to re-signing with the Celtics, Kyrie Irving was asked Friday about his free agency plans, and his response likely didn’t calm any nerves in Boston. “Ask me July 1,” Irving said, adding that he plans to do what’s best for his career (Twitter link via Ian Begley of ESPN.com). Irving also said that the Celtics remain “at t...2019
  • • Jets reportedly will not ‘break the bank’ for Le’Veon Bell
    The New York Jets have a ton of salary cap space and an obvious need for a play-making running back, which is why they have been consistently linked to Le’Veon Bell. However, if Bell continues to make outrageous salary demands, he may have to look for work elsewhere. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports that the Jets are not planning to “break the bank” for Bell in free agency. Even if ...2019
  • • Yankees reportedly have not yet made formal offer to Manny Machado
    The Manny Machado free-agency sweepstakes continues with seemingly — not to mention shockingly — no end in sight, and it sounds like one team believed to be in the hunt for the slugger’s services has yet to make a formal contract offer. The New York Yankees have long been believed to be a potential destination for Machado, and the parties have participated in at least one formal meeting, if not mo...2019

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