All indicators have pointed to the Brooklyn Nets being the highest suitor for Kyrie Irving when free company opens on Sunday, but it surely seems some opposing groups don’t really feel the identical method. The Lakers traded Mo Wagner, Isaac Bonga and Jermerrio Jones to the Washington Wizards Wednesday, clearing the way in which (and cap area) for Los Angeles to signal a max participant this summer season. Now that Rob Pelinka and the Lakers’ entrance workplace have this selection, they’re reportedly planning to depart no stone unturned. Irving stays a prime goal for the Lakers, alongside Kawhi Leonard, based on Marc Stein of the New York Times.
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Bears make it official: Leonard Floyd will get Fifth-year choice,
Almost 4 months after Bears normal supervisor Ryan Pace vowed to select up Leonard Floyd’s fifth-year choice, he made it official Wednesday, locking the surface linebacker up by way of 2020. Floyd has proven flashes throughout his three-year Bears profession, recording 15 ½ sacks, one interception, one pressured fumble and three fumble recoveries. The Bears consider he could have an opportunity to excel in his second season reverse Khalil Mack. The NFL permits groups to select up the fifth-year choice on all first-round picks — however they need to accomplish that after their third season. The Bears additionally made Brad Childress’ return official once they named the previous Vikings head coach their senior offensive assistant. He labored with
Why Marcus Morris, Not Jaylen Brown, Guarded Kawhi Leonard In Crunch Time
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown is touted as one of the Boston Celtics’ best defenders, but when Friday’s game was on the line, he was comfortably situated on the bench. Upon checking out at 5:22 in the fourth quarter, Brown never returned to the floor in the C’s big 123-116 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors. As such, when Raptors star Kawhi Leonard had the ball, oftentimes it was Marcus Morris guarding him. And ultimately, Morris made the biggest defensive stop of the game. Tied in the fourth quarter and barely a second between the game and shot clock, Leonard handled the ball at the top of the key. Morris closely guarded him, and
NBA Rumors: Here’s What Kawhi Leonard Told Spurs Teammates In Players-Only Meeting
Either due to injury or out of frustration, Kawhi Leonard refused to play for the San Antonio Spurs down the stretch last season, despite his team being in the thick of a tight Western Conference playoff race. Leonard’s Spurs teammates even held a players-only meeting in which they emplored the star forward to come back and help them try and challenge the Golden State Warriors. But Leonard never returned, electing to stay in New York to rehab his mysterious quadriceps injury instead of helping his team on the court or supporting them on the bench. It has been reported that Leonard was upset at being publically called out by a few of his
NBA Rumors: Spurs ‘Fully Engaged’ In Kawhi Leonard Trade Talks With Lakers, Celtics, Others
Could we be nearing the end of Kawhi Leonard’s career with the San Antonio Spurs? The former NBA Finals MVP and superstar forward reportedly told the Spurs he wants to be traded, and that his preferred destination is the Los Angeles Lakers. And trade talks appear to be heating up, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, with the Lakers and Boston Celtics among the teams showing interest. The New York Times’ Marc Stein also reported something similar just before Woj. Recent trade talks for Leonard involving the Spurs and Celtics reportedly “went nowhere,” but it’s no secret the C’s have the assets needed to make a trade of this m... NESN.com
Jags’ Leonard Fournette Apparently Still Thinks NFL Is ‘Really Easy’
During the preseason, Leonard Fournette made headlines when he said the NFL was “really easy” after his first game. Many expected the Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back would eat his words once the reality check of the regular season rolled around. But that’s not happening. The former LSU star has taken the league by storm, as he ranks fourth in the NFL in rushing yards (596), despite sitting out Week 7 with an ankle injury. He leads all backs in touchdowns, and ranks second in yards per game (99.3) behind Kansas City Chiefs rookie back Kareem Hunt (102.4). So does Fournette stand by what he said during the preseason? “Most defini... NESN.com