Atlanta Hawks
Hawks cover front office errors, injuries with decision to fire Lloyd Pierce
The Atlanta Hawks fired Lloyd Pierce on Monday.
Articles by Sam Cox
Los Angeles Lakers
Statistics and wins emphasize Dennis Schroder’s importance to the Los Angeles Lakers
It’s reductive to make the link between the Lakers winning again and Dennis Schroder returning. It isn’t that straight forward, of course, but it’s representative of Schroder’s importance to this team.
Boston Red Sox
Will unsigned free agents like Odorizzi and JBJ agree new deals before Opening Day?
Of MLB Trade Rumors’ top 50 free agents this offseason, only four remain unsigned: Jake Odorizzi, Cole Hamels, Rick Porcello and Jackie Bradley Jr.
Boston Celtics
Several teams could rival the Lakers for DeMarcus Cousins’ signature in free agency
The Houston Rockets have released DeMarcus Cousins, per Shams Charania.
Boston Celtics
It’s time for Danny Ainge to make a move
The Boston Celtics blew a big lead on Sunday. They fell to .500. It's easy to point fingers and question officials, but this Sunday evening meltdown was not an anomaly. Boston has been inconsistent this season - it showed in a big way against the Pelicans.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Ranking MLB’s best rosters ahead of the 2021 season
The 2021 World Series is a long way off. Hopefully fans will be in ballparks by next Autumn. As the regular season nears, though, it's a fitting time to look ahead at MLB's best teams in 2021.
Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks defense has become a serious problem
The Atlanta Hawks defense has been awful of late. Only three teams have a worse defensive rating over their last 10 games.
MLB
Taijuan Walker signing confirms Mets have the best rotation in the NL East
The New York Mets have come to an agreement with free agent starter Taijuan Walker. Per Ken Rosenthal, Walker will earn $20 million over two seasons in the Big Apple.
MLB
Tatis extension is unprecedented show of faith from Padres
Fernando Tatis signed an historic contract extension. The Padres have given Tatis a full no-trade clause in a $340 million, 14-year deal.
Boston Celtics
Warriors, Celtics and Heat should pursue Blake Griffin if he agrees buyout with Pistons
It seems Blake Griffin has played his final game for the Detroit Pistons. Detroit is sitting Griffin until a decision is made on his future.
MLB
Kevin Pillar is a very underwhelming signing for the New York Mets
The Mets have their center fielder. Kevin Pillar has signed a one-year deal with the New York Mets for 2021.
Boston Celtics
Nets, Celtics and Heat should pursue trade for Thaddeus Young
He might have gone under the radar, but Thaddeus Young is having a nice season. The Chicago Bulls have been better than their record suggests. Young has played good basketball alongside a talented young core.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Re-signing Turner caps off perfect Dodgers offseason
The Dodgers have re-signed Justin Turner. Turner has penned a new deal for two years with a team option. This was the perfect outcome for this Dodgers after seeing the Yankees re-up DJ LeMahieu.
Brooklyn Nets
Bruce Brown’s performance vs Warriors helps Nets find long-term winning formula
The Nets went super-small on Saturday. It led them to a big win over the Golden State Warriors, and Bruce Brown was spectacular.
NBA
Blazers need Carmelo Anthony to reproduce his majestic performance vs Sixers
The Portland Trail Blazers need Carmelo Anthony to hit shots. He did just that on Thursday. Philadelphia were put to the sword by a string of makes from the future Hall of Famer.
