The Cleveland Browns have strengthened their defense with the acquisition of Za’Darius Smith in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings. The trade, which was confirmed by a source to ESPN, sees Minnesota receive two fifth-round picks in 2024 and 2025 while Cleveland receives a 2025 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-rounder. Smith, a three-time Pro
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Jahmyr Gibbs, the Detroit Lions’ 12th overall pick, has brushed off criticism of his selection with a calm demeanor. Gibbs, a man of few words, responded to the criticism by saying that everyone is entitled to their opinion, but he does not care. The Lions held Gibbs out of rookie minicamp after he tweaked his
According to sources, the Phoenix Suns have fired coach Monty Williams. Williams had been with the team for four seasons and had a record of 194-115. He was named NBA Coach of the Year last season after the Suns won 64 games. In 2021, Williams led the team to its first NBA Finals appearance in
Phoenix Suns’ owner Mat Ishbia watched as his team was eliminated from the playoffs in a blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets. This was the second year in a row that the Suns were eliminated in this manner. Despite this, Ishbia has big ambitions for the team and has hinted at significant changes that could
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has denied the existence of the “Playoff Jimmy” phenomenon, despite his impressive performances in the playoffs. After leading the Heat to a Game 4 win over the Milwaukee Bucks with a franchise playoff record of 56 points, Butler insisted that he “just be hooping” and that the nickname was not
Josh Harris, co-owner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils, is leading a group that has agreed to buy the Washington Commanders from owners Dan and Tanya Snyder for a record sum of $6.05 billion. The group’s purchase includes FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, as well as the team’s practice facility in
The Los Angeles Lakers have advanced to the Western Conference finals after defeating the Golden State Warriors 122-101 in Game 6. The Lakers, who started the season eight games under .500, are now just four wins away from the NBA Finals. Under first-year coach Darvin Ham, the Lakers started the season 2-10 and completely overhauled
West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins will return to coaching next season after being suspended for three games and agreeing to a million-dollar salary reduction for using an anti-gay slur in a radio interview. Huggins’ suspension will occur during the team’s first three regular-season games. His contract will be amended to a year-by-year agreement, beginning
The NBA has revealed its All-NBA teams for the 2020-21 season, with Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid earning a spot on the first team for the first time in his career. Embiid, who was also named the league’s Most Valuable Player, led the NBA in scoring for the second consecutive year. He was joined on the
Jalen Brunson’s 38-point, nine-rebound, and seven-assist performance in the New York Knicks’ Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat was nothing short of remarkable. The Knicks were in a must-win situation, and Brunson stepped up to the plate, playing all 48 minutes of the game to ensure victory. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau couldn’t be more