On that front, the Celtics moved rather quickly. After flirting with Paul Millsap (who eventually signed in Denver again) Boston signed longtime nemesis Tristan Thompson with the MLE. Then they were able to sign Jeff Teague to be the veteran guard we’ve needed for years.Oklahoma City Thunder Face Masks

The league's protocol document also includes language about how a COVID-19 vaccine could affect the season. Once…

Brees rallied back with some big-time throws, including a 51-yard deep ball to Emmanuel Sanders, an impressive escape from pressure for a 24-yard touchdown pass to Latavius Murray and fourth-quarter TD passes to Alvin Kamara and Lil'Jordan Humphrey.

NFL Week 15 takeaways: Brady mounts big comeback, Bears keep playoff hopes alive

But he was ultimately too sporadic -- and the Saints too depleted at wide receiver as they lost their second straight game and fell to 10-4 on the…

Just a couple of weeks after signing a five-year max extension that could earn him close to $200 million if he hits certain escalators, Adebayo surprised his mom with a memorable gift on her 56th birthday.Orlando Magic Face Masks

On May 29, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was a surprise attendee at a George Floyd rally and news conference. Days later, Wolves teammate D’Angelo Russell spoke at a rally in his…

The result was a mutually beneficial three-year, $41 million deal that doubled as a defiant, desperate signal to the rest of the NBA: The Rockets still want to win. It’s ambitious by design, intended to prolong one successful era or start fresh with something new. But even as Harden publicly circulates his wish to play for the Brooklyn Nets, Houston must be hoping that the addition will eventually change his mind.Phoenix Suns Face…

With the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, the league is facing decisions about how to undertake a campaign outside the relative security of a bubble. The NBA circulated a 134-page guide about health and safety protocols last week, but it has outstanding concerns to address.

“As crazy as it is to say, change is happening. So much change is happening,” Russell said. “It may not look like it. But everywhere we’ve been, everywhere I’ve been, everything I see on social media, it’s a…

In the past, there was no limit on how many people teams wanted to have along on trips; it was strictly a matter of how many they were willing to pay for to take on the road. Now, though, there is a hard limit of 45 people who can be part of the travel party. For some teams, that won't matter. For others, it will cause major headaches.Memphis Grizzlies Face Masks

For these two Timberwolves who have developed a kinship,…

"This COVID virus just did so much damage into his lungs, he just couldn't keep responding, his body just couldn't keep up,'' Neil Sasakamoose said in the video. "When I talked to him, I asked him how he was feeling, if he was scared. He said, `I'm not scared, I'm ready to go, if I got to go, I'm going to go.'"

"There were good days and then hard days where you say, 'Is this really worth it? Maybe it's time to let go,'" Gasol said.…

If this were going to be a normal NHL season, my answer would be a hard "No" because the Sabres still have questions about their goaltending, depth, and ability to maintain success. They've started strong the past two seasons only to eventually fall down the standings. But this isn't going to be a normal season, so let's analyze it and go over their chances.Miami Dolphins for NHL Face Masks

Bettman said the projected Jan.…

"Sometimes you have to tell people things you're doing so that you can inspire others to do other things also," Wainwright said. "So it's not why we do it, to achieve any kind of award or trophy, but it is certainly nice to be recognized for it."

The phone rang. But it wasn’t Cooperstown on the other end. It was his son, Richard. Allen had once again fallen short, this time by a heartbreakingly close margin: He needed 12 votes from the 16-person committee. He received 11.…

LOS ANGELES -- With the Los Angeles Lakers' first preseason game looming Friday against the LA Clippers -- which will be just six days into training camp and 61 days since their clinching Game 6 NBA Finals victory -- coach Frank Vogel sounds like he's calling off the big guns.Atlanta Hawks Face Masks

"In the present circumstances, bringing thousands of individuals (and households) together -- many of whom would travel and…

Teams would be reluctant to give up the assets required to get a player of Harden's caliber without confidence that he would be willing to remain with that franchise when he can opt out of his contract following the 2021-22 season. Few contending teams have the ability to furnish Houston with the combination of assets that it's seeking to consider dealing Harden.Charlotte Hornets Face Masks

Silas said he did not know…

The Devils did not qualify for the postseason and have made the Stanley Cup Playoffs once in the past eight seasons. They're hoping the addition of veteran goalie Corey Crawford, a two-time Stanley Cup winner, can change that.

The Lakers' level of interest in a Gasol reunion is unclear. Gasol has not played 5-on-5 since undergoing surgery, he said. He has set up 2-on-2 games with local players, including a former Stanford player and an employee of an NBA team who spends offseasons in…

"It's not about whether or not guys want to play," quarterback Robert Griffin III said after filling in for reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, who tested positive last week. "It's about whether or not our safety is actually being taken into account. I can't say much more than that."

But the Cowboys' arrow is pointing down. Straight down.

The run defense allowed 294 yards on the ground against Baltimore, which means Mike Nolan's defense has given up two of the three highest rushing…

Shortly after Irving's comments about James went live, the high-scoring guard posted a series of Twitter videos referring to the "false narratives" that emerged when it was perceived that he was taking a shot at James.

As the Miami Heat prepare to defend the Eastern Conference title they won in the NBA's bubble, All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler wants his team to enter into the new season knowing that it belongs among the league's best.…

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The NFL insisted Wednesday that it did not cut any corners with contact tracing after learning that Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant had tested positive for coronavirus a half hour before kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys.

Allen’s former managers strongly disagree. Allen’s “teammates always liked him. You could go forever and not meet a more charming fellow,” said Mauch. Chuck Tanner, who managed Allen on the White Sox, said in a 1995 interview with…

After Wednesday's practice, the Rockets remained uncertain about when Harden would be cleared to practice because they were awaiting word from the NBA about the COVID-19 protocols following the superstar's holdout from training camp.

Fans turned even more vicious, pelting Allen with debris from the stands, eventually forcing him to wear a helmet while playing the field. Nor was the abuse confined to the ballpark. A few days after the fight, someone called Allen’s wife at home and…

On Sunday, August 23rd, the Boston Celtics beat the 76ers by four points to win the series in a fashionable sweep. Even though the series was short and seemingly one-sided, the rivalry seems to only be increasing in intensity as the two young teams continue to grow.

"The Milwaukee Bucks have revolutionized the way defense is played in the NBA. They take away the rim and force opponents to get the bulk of their offense from the mid-range and behind the 3-point line. They had the NBA’s…

"The goaltending situation has kind of been an albatross for us and weighed on us, heavily, so it was the first thing we were looking to address (in the offseason)," MacKinnon said. "You have to give a ton of credit to (executive vice president of hockey operations) Martin Brodeur. He and [Fitzgerald] worked together to make Crawford happen because it wasn't a slam dunk at all. It took some selling, recruiting. But Marty's relationship with Corey weighed heavily into it, and the opportunity…

"As the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers face off in the second round of the NBA playoffs, here is a full breakdown of the series."

"James Harden and Russell Westbrook versus LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Small-ball versus a group of giants. Two high-scoring offenses and two of the league’s top 10 defenses. This NBA playoffs matchup in the second round between the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers has everything an NBA fan could ask for.

While this series between…