Author: Mikesportz
It was a great trade deadline and we expect the defense to get better as a result. Improving isn’t easy, no matter what you’re attempting to accomplish. When you speak in the context of roster improvement in the NBA, with millions of dollars at play and a complex salary and luxury tax structure, it is challenging. You seek the ultimate balance, combining talent with chemistry, and ability with scheme. James Jones and the Phoenix Suns, who were buyers at the trade deadline, had to operate within the second apron restrictions while trying to improve a roster that needed assistance. The…
If the Lions dive into the big-name end of the pool of available edge rushers, there might be a viable alternate path to getting Brian Burns. With a real need to acquire a good edge rusher to pair with Aidan Hutchinson this offseason, the Detroit Lions should leave no stones unturned. The path to acquiring a proven edge rusher is sure to be costly. The Lions have to weigh the cost against the risks, while also lacing in the most ideal fit with how highly they value that. If a big splash is made to get an edge rusher,…
The Miami Heat have proven to be appealing to big-name free agents in the past. LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Jimmy Butler, and Kyle Lowry are proof of that. The Athletic’s Shams Charania that they have their next big target in mind: Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson. On the February 16 episode of The Pat McAfee Show, Charania named the Heat among teams who he believes will pursue Thompson. “He’s set to be a free agent at the end of the season. I expect him to test the marketplace,” Charania said via Pat McAfee’s X account. “I would…
The Steelers’ quarterbacks room is already set to look a bit different after the expected recent departure of Mitch Trubisky. According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the team is hoping that it won’t change much more as they reportedly aim to keep backup quarterback Mason Rudolph around moving forward. Unlike Trubisky, Rudolph’s possible exit is a result of free agency. A former third-round draft pick in 2018, Rudolph has played out his rookie contract plus two one-year extensions. The Steelers turned to Rudolph early in his career, when he started eight games in 2019, but he hasn’t seen…
One of the NBA’s most prominent stars has spoken up in defense of De’Aaron Fox’s exclusion from the NBA All-Star Game. Speaking to reporters during All-Star Weekend, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker shared that there is a Kentucky player missing from seven that will feature on the All-Star Game squads. And there shouldn’t be a surprise to Booker’s analysis. How many of us is it?” Booker asked reporters. “Six? Seven? [It] should be eight. De’Aaron should be here too.” Despite the Kings being a playoff-contending team all season long, Team West All-Stars will not feature a single Sacramento…
Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu put on a show during NBA All-Star Saturday Night. The two went head-to-head in the first NBA versus WNBA three-point contest, with Curry winning on his second-to-last ball. New York Liberty guard Ionescu set a high bar with 26 points, including a perfect opening rack. However, Curry was slightly better, finishing with 29 points as he made 21 of his 27 attempts, including eight of his last 10. The competition was spurred on by Ionescu’s historic performance at the 2023 WNBA three-point competition. During that competition, the former Oregon Duck was 25-of-27…
The Baltimore Ravens are in a salary cap nightmare, and unless the team clears some space, next year’s roster will look drastically different. So, should the Ravens cut star cornerback Marlon Humphrey and redistribute the money they save by parting ways with the defender projected to make $22.8 million this year? Related content As of right now, Baltimore will only have $7.3 million to work with in free agency, far too small a number to re-sign its own free agents, let alone sign a big fish that could potentially get the team over the hump and into the Super Bowl…
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia would love to get his hands on an NFL team – in due time, of course. PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia says he’d love to own an NFL team one day. On a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Ishbia revealed he previously tried – and failed – on one bid. “I’d love that. I originally bid on the Denver Broncos,” Ishbia said (h/t Arizona Sports). “I was trying to get in on that. I didn’t get that one. NBA’s my thing, WNBA’s my thing. I’m a basketball guy.…
The other day, I started a series about how the Chicago Bears may look at free agency and how they may attack it beginning next month. The first two position groups we talked about were defensive end and center. Today, I will discuss another important need for the Bears that will likely need to be addressed in Free Agency: safety. On Thursday, the Bears released long-time free safety Eddie Jackson. In the NFL, a player must give back to the team in production what he is making in salary. Last year, Jackson was making around $14 Million, but he did not produce up to…
The Dolphins signed Armstead to a five-year deal for $75 million during the 2022 free-agency period. Over the last two seasons, Armstead has missed 11 games due to injuries. The five-time Pro Bowler has never played a full season in his career. For those hoping the New York Jets will solve the offensive tackle issue with big money better not hold their breath. Connor Rogers of NBC Sports told Jets team reporter Ethan Greenberg that the green and white won’t be able to solve that problem in free agency. “I just don’t think you’re going to be…