Share this: Rumors of LeBron James potentially wanting to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018 and head to Los Angeles — to sign with the Lakers or Clippers — perhaps has made the Cavs’ championship window a bit smaller than it was a year ago. There’s no guarantee James returns to Cleveland after the 2017-18 season as he’s eligible to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. That’s why the Cavs should make a bold move and trade for Indiana Pacers superstar Paul George. The 27-year-old forward reportedly has informed the Pacers he plans to become a free agent after next season and leave the team. His eye is on the Lakers as a free agent. So, acquiring George probably would be a one-year
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NBA Insider Believes Celtics Targeting Gordon Hayward As No. 1 Option This Summe…
Share this: The Boston Celtics, as evidenced by their start to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals, probably are still a few players away from competing with the NBA’s elite — the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. But they are in position to put a dent in that deficit this offseason. The C’s have the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, and they also could sign another top free agent, similar to their approach last offseason when they drafted Jaylen Brown and signed Al Horford. But who would that free agent be? The Vertical’s Chris Mannix has a pretty good idea. “The next step for this team, that’s got to be Gordon Hayward,” Mannix said on CSNNE’s “Celtics Pregame
Dontari Poe, Falcons Agree To Terms On Reported One-Year, $8M Contract
Share this: The defending NFC champions are doing everything in their power to get back to the Super Bowl. The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday they have agreed to terms with free agent defensive tackle Dontari Poe. Poe’s contract is worth $8 million for one year but could increase to $10 million with incentives, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported, citing sources. A two-time Pro Bowler, Poe arguably was the top defensive lineman on the free agent market. The 6-foot-3, 346-pound nose tackle is an excellent run stopper and should improve an exciting defensive line that includes 2016 NFL sack leader Vic Beasley and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. Poe also made headlines last season by throwing a perfect jump-pass for a touchdown — a highlight the Falcons
Deadline For Patriots To Tag Dont’a Hightower Is Quickly Approaching
Share this: The New England Patriots cannot to meet with Patrick Dye, Dont’a Hightower’s agent, at the NFL Scouting Combine before determining whether to franchise or transition tag the free-agent linebacker. That’s because the deadline to tag a free agent is Wednesday at 4 p.m., the same day the combine opens in Indianapolis, and Bill Belichick doesn’t exactly come off as a procrastinator or spur-of-the-moment type guy. The Patriots undoubtedly have been deep in thought on this matter since they failed to reach a contract extension with Hightower before the 2016 season began. If the Patriots still can’t extend Hightower before Wednesday, they must make a decision whether or not to franchise or transition tag the linebacker by 4 p.m. If the Patriots choose not to
Kevin Durant’s Free Agent Destination Unknown, But Options Are Aplenty
Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder just choked away a trip to the NBA Finals after losing to the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. The bigger storyline, though, is what’s going to happen in Durant’s impending free agency. He’ll be arguably the second-biggest name ever to truly hit the free agent market this summer, right behind LeBron James. Could the 27-year-old follow in James’ footsteps and take his talents elsewhere (like South Beach)? Before we begin, we need to lay a quick groundwork of basic facts.— The 2015-16 NBA salary cap was $ 70 million. It’s expected to hit $ 92 million beginnin...
4 Teams That Have Cap Space To Make Play For Free Agent Josh Norman
The Carolina Panthers rescinded their franchise tag on Josh Norman on Wednesday, making the star cornerback an unrestricted free agent. Because we’re already more than a month into free agency, many teams have already spent their money and don’t have the means to make a play for Norman. But there are a handful of teams who have sufficient salary cap space to try to sign the young stud, who made a name for himself last season by helping the Panthers go to Super Bowl 50. Take a look at the video above to see which teams have the financial means to sign Norman. Thumbnail photo via Matthew Emmons/USA TODAY Sports Images
Gazza agent: He needs to get immediate help
Paul Gascoigne's agent Terry Baker admits he is fearful for the former England midfielder's life after he started drinking again. GettyImages / Billy Stickland Paul Gascoigne's tears attracted substantial media coverage back in 1990 and he is still in the spotlight now Gascoigne, 45, has been dealing with alcoholism since retiring from the game and was sectioned five years ago under the Mental Health Act. After many high-profile incidents, Gascoigne's most recent breakdown appeared at a charity appearance in Northampton on Thursday where he appeared to be unwell and trembling, while he broke down in tears and slurred his words during the £100-a-head event. Baker told BBC Radio Five: "He won't thank me for saying but he needs to immediately get help. Whatever's happened