What is the expected timeline for contract extension talks between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell? The future of Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland has been one of two recurring topics this offseason, (the other being trade rumors involving Jarrett Allen). While there is no genuine information at this time about
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Jarrett Allen an option for New Orleans? Cavs big man named possible target for Pelicans
Trade rumors involving Jarrett Allen just never seem to go away. Unlike those involving Donovan Mitchell, this seems to be rooted more in reality. There are concerns about the long-term viability of Allen and Evan Mobley and moving the former could lead to better results for the latter. A discussion-style
MLB trade deadline: More teams in the mix for Justin Verlander
At least one mystery team has emerged as a potential suitor for New York Mets pitcher Justin Verlander. This is according to a report from Jon Heyman via Twitter. Mystery team(s) emerging for Justin Verlander. In other words “other significant interest” beyond the known Astros and Dodgers Jon Heyman on
Are the Cavs projected to be better or worse in 2023-24?
There are plenty of reasons for optimism regarding how the Cavs will do in 2023-24. The front office addressed areas of need, but will the team actually be better next season? This is a fair question to pose about the newly reconfigured Cavaliers. A recent article published by Bleacher Report’s
Is Justin Verlander the next to go? Mets could trade another starting pitcher
Even after trading Max Scherzer to Texas, the New York Mets could continue to sell. Plenty of teams have expressed interest in Justin Verlander and he could be the next arm making his exit from Queens. Verlander was reportedly a target for the Giants, but those rumors appear to have
Cavs “rolling out the red carpet” for Donovan Mitchell
The Cleveland Cavaliers are doing everything they can to convince Donovan Mitchell to stay with the organization. Despite the almost non-stop pleas from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the Cleveland Cavaliers are not looking to trade Donovan Mitchell “today” as he requested. In fact, they are taking an approach that was embraced
Is Max Strus Cleveland’s weakest starter?
Max Strus has played exactly zero games for the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that has not stopped him from being labeled as the weakest starter on the team. A recently published article from Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey titled “The Weakest Link in Every NBA Team’s Starting Lineup” has identified the recently
Shohei Ohtani taken off the market, Angels make moves in an attempt to make a run
After plenty of speculation and possibly coming to the realization that there was no way to positively spin trading a generational superstar, Shohei Ohtani is no longer an option for any team that may make an inquiry. Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci reported this new development Wednesday night. This is despite
Analyst doubles down on unnecessary Donovan Mitchell speculation
It is another day in the NBA offseason that features unnecessary speculation about the future of Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland. A conversation between ESPN’s Tim McMahon, Tim Bontemps, and Brian Windhorst produced some interesting and superfluous quotes. First up is Bontemps. …I don’t think there’s any chance he signs an
JB Bickerstaff overlooked in coach rankings
Is JB Bickerstaff one of the best coaches in the league? Not necessarily. Then again barely cracking the Top 20 seems to be a bit disrespectful, but that is where he appeared in a recent list ranking NBA head coaches. Checking in at number 19 is Bickerstaff. This does seem