Author: Mikesportz
Kevin Durant has already locked in his intention to play for Team USA in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. As the current all-time scorer in Team USA’s basketball history, Durant wants to add one more record to his name. However, there is something he wants the world to remember during the Olympics. And it is not an individual accomplishment. But to notify the world that Team USA is the best basketball team in the world. Durant was speaking with his agent Rich Kleiman in an interview hosted on Boardroom called 35 on 35. During their discussions, Kleiman asked…
The Detroit Lions have meticulously built up their roster since the arrival of general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell in 2021, turning what was a bottom-dwelling team into a Super Bowl contender. Now, the Lions are set to face their next roster challenge — paying up. Several key members of the team are in line for contract extensions, and Mike Payton of AtoZ Sports predicts that the Lions will be paying more than $350 million on three major deals this offseason. One of the biggest commitments is expected to go to Amon-Ra St. Brown, who…
Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy offered a fairly surprising answer to a question about which wide receivers he would like to work with in the NFL. The question was put to McCarthy during an NFL Combine interview, and the quarterback’s first two responses were not that surprising. He named Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson and Las Vegas’ Davante Adams, and most quarterbacks would likely agree. The third, however, caught some off-guard: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who formerly played for rival Ohio State. McCarthy admitted that seeing Smith-Njigba up close when the two teams played definitely left him impressed. Seeing him…
The Chicago Bears will be looking into all 31 of their opponent’s free-agent situations this offseason to find out which players are the best fits for their roster next year. The Baltimore Ravens made a big playoff push, but now they have big free-agent decisions to make, with Lamar Jackson set to see his salary increase. What players on the Baltimore Ravens could the Bears sign in free agency? Could the Chicago Bears spend up to replace Eddie Jackson? The Chicago Bears released Eddie Jackson, so they have an obvious need for free safety. One name that is going…
INDIANAPOLIS — After experiencing a season-long need at nickel back in 2023, the 49ers can be expected to address that spot in the upcoming NFL Draft. The 49ers are looking to find someone who can cover the slot, and they have their eye on Kentucky defensive back Dru Phillips. San Francisco had a formal interview with Phillips at the NFL Scouting Combine, he told NBC Sports Bay Area on Thursday. Phillips projects as a possible third- or fourth-round draft pick after he had an impressive week at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah…
Since entering the NBA in 2014, Nikola Jokic has become one of the best players in the game and has league Mvp trophies to prove it. The Denver Nuggets star nicknamed “the Joker” is also a fan favorite which is why many people want to know more about his life off the court as well. While he’s managed to keep many facts about his personal life under the radar over the years there are a few things we know about his wife, Natalija Macesic, and their relationship. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic smiles prior to the game against…
The Miami Heat had chances to seize momentum but left multiple opportunities on the table in their rematch against the Denver Nuggets. The Miami Heat found themselves trailing the Denver Nuggets by 16 after one, but continued to battle and cut the lead down to two in the last seconds of this NBA Finals rematch. Unfortunately, even after an ankle injury sidelined Jamal Murray for the second half, too many lapses on both ends led to the Nuggets holding off the Heat, resulting in a 103-97 loss Thursday night in Denver. The Miami Heat had chances to seize momentum…
Jalen Green had one of his best performances of the 2023-24 season. He scored 34 points on 7 of 17 shooting from behind the arc and added five rebounds inside the Footprint Center. Unfortunately, Green’s play wasn’t enough amid a 110-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns Thursday night. The Rockets fell to 5-24 on the road and are tied with the Detroit Pistons for the league’s worst record away from their home court. They also dropped their third consecutive game. Houston had their worst shooting performance of the season, as they missed 34 of their 45 attempts from behind…
BOSTON — The Dallas Mavericks snapped a two-game losing streak, with Luka Doncic producing a dominant performance against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night in the 136-125 victory. It remains to be seen if he will be available to play against the Boston Celtics after spraining his left ankle. Doncic, who recorded 30 points, 16 assists, and 11 rebounds on the second night of a back-to-back against the Raptors, played after spraining his left ankle. He is now listed as questionable to play against the Celtics. The Mavs already listed Dereck Lively II and Maxi Kleber as available to…
Throughout the majority of the 2023 season, the Steelers had a difficult time establishing their offensive game. They managed to win several games in the first half of the season with strong defensive efforts and then making a few offensive plays with Kenny Pickett at quarterback in the fourth quarter. Their struggles on offense hurt the team quite a bit, but the Steelers still managed to make the playoffs. Pickett was limited to 12 games last season because of an ankle injury, and once head coach Mike Tomlin turned over the team’s quarterback duties to Mason Rudolph, the Steelers offense…