Author: Mikesportz
One of the Dallas Mavericks most dangerous weapons is their lob pass. During their run to the NBA Finals, they consistently found ways to carve open space to fire lob passes toward the rim and get easy points on the board. Part of that is the gravity Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving possess. Teams often send two to the ball when trying to slow down Dallas’ elite guards, especially in the pick-and-roll. Doncic is the master of the “late lob.” A lob pass that comes deeper into the shot clock and is often disguised as a shot attempt. Again, this…
Los Angeles Lakers legend and basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West passed away at the age of 86 years old, it was announced on Wednesday morning. While most known for his time with the Lakers as both a player and executive, West made an impact throughout the entire NBA and formed great relationships and friendships with many of the greatest players the league has ever seen. As such, his passing was truly felt throughout the entirety of the NBA world as a whole and many took to social media to give their thoughts and reactions. From former Lakers stars such…
The New York Giants have made a strategic move to strengthen their defensive lineup by signing veteran cornerback Tre Herndon. At 28 years old, Herndon brings six years of NFL experience from his tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he developed a volatile yet experienced track record in coverage. This addition aims to deepen the secondary and inject seasoned competition, particularly in the slot cornerback role. Herndon’s Role and Impact on the Giants’ Secondary Last season, Herndon was on the field for 482 snaps, during which he allowed 485 yards, three touchdowns, and achieved six pass breakups. His performance earned…
Derrick Henry was signed by the Baltimore Ravens this offseason, his deal is according to Adam Schefter at the time of the signing. Free-agent Derrick Henry is signing a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $20 million, including $9 million fully guaranteed in the first year with the Baltimore Ravens, sources tell ESPN. Derrick Henry is already very happy to be a Raven, as many know he gets to play with Lamar Jackson, which is a dream for many fans to see, and he’s glad he’s not the center of attention now with being teammates with Jackson.
Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive, and whose silhouette is considered to be the basis of the NBA logo, died Wednesday morning, the Los Angeles Clippers announced. He was 86. West, nicknamed “Mr. Clutch” for his late-game exploits as a player, was an NBA champion who went into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1980 and again as a member of the gold medal-winning 1960 U.S. Olympic Team in 2010. He will be enshrined for a third time later this year as…
Tennessee football’s game time windows have been announced for the 2024 season. A few weeks ago, we learned the start times for the first three games of Tennessee’s season, and now we have an idea of when Tennessee will play the rest of its schedule. The Vols will open the 2024 schedule with a 12:45 PM ET matchup against Chattanooga. Tennessee will then head to Charlotte, North Carolina, for a 7:30 PM ET kickoff against North Carolina State. They will play Kent State at 7:45 PM ET ahead of SEC play. This year’s game time windows will be split into…
Through two NFL seasons, the reasons Jameson Williams hasn’t quite justified his first round status are well-known. Things seemed to come together down the stretch late last season though, as he earned more playing time and had some moments where he showed his potential. The proverbial runway is clear for Williams to have a breakout season this year. Through OTAs and minicamp, he had done nothing to derail that hype train at all. Training camp will of course be the important next step, to complete the first full, uninterrupted offseason he has had. Most football fans can point to clear…
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Jimmy Butler wants to remain with the Miami Heat. Butler is extension-eligible this offseason, and according to NBA reporter Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, Butler is expected to seek a two-year extension worth around $113 million. Butler will make $48.8 million next season. He has a player option worth $52.4 million for the 2025-26 season. Heat lost to the Boston Celtics in the first round of this year’s postseason in five games. Butler didn’t play because of a knee injury. A six-time All-Star, Butler averaged 20.8 points,…
Isaiah Hartenstein of the New York Knicks just had his biggest and best season year, averaging 7.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. He was a crucial part of the team’s run through the playoffs and gained the attention of many fans and teams. One of those teams may write up a large contract for him this summer and according to a recent report, he will likely take that contract. Kurt Helin is reporting, via NBACentral, that a bidding war is expected for Hartenstein this summer. According to Helin, the bidding will start at around $20 million per…
The Rams were all smiles Tuesday as they completed offseason workouts on a beautiful final afternoon in Thousand Oaks. Everyone connected with the organization appeared upbeat. But make no mistake: A pall hangs over the Rams and their sunny disposition as they enter a break before reporting to training camp at Loyola Marymount on July 23. Does he anticipate that Stafford will report for the start of training camp? “That’s my expectation,” McVay said. How will McVay’s summer go with the Stafford situation hanging over his head? “I’m just going to think about this every second,” he said sarcastically, adding.…