Sam Cox, Author at Franchise Sports

Are the Houston Rockets regretting the Russell Westbrook trade?

January 22, 2020 Sam Cox 0

Russell Westbrook and James Harden united at the Houston Rockets in an attempt to finally win an NBA title. They came close when they were on the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Golden State Warriors stood in Houston's way for the last few years.

Brandon Ingram deserves All-Star recognition

January 16, 2020 Sam Cox 0

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram should be an All-Star this season and deserves to be the frontrunner to win Most Improved Player.

Three moves Atlanta Braves should consider after missing out on Donaldson

January 15, 2020 Sam Cox 0

The Atlanta Braves were in the running for Josh Donaldson right until the end. On Tuesday, however, the former MVP signed a four-year pact with the Minnesota Twins, leaving the Braves without a cleanup hitter.

Boston Celtics are in a very challenging position ahead of trade deadline

January 15, 2020 Sam Cox 0

It is no secret that the Boston Celtics are vulnerable in the paint. Al Horford and Aron Baynes' respective departures in the offseason have left Daniel Theis and Enes Kanter as the first choice centres on the Celtics' roster.

Todd Frazier signing puts Texas Rangers in position to contend

January 13, 2020 Sam Cox 0

The Texas Rangers have signed third baseman Todd Frazier to a one-year, $5 million deal with a club option for 2021, per Ken Rosenthal.

Bringing Covington back is the best trade for Sixers before deadline

January 12, 2020 Sam Cox 0

The Philadelphia 76ers need to add shooting before the trade deadline next month and former Sixer Robert Covington might be the best option of the lot.

Once again, the Rays find smart way to improve 25-man roster

January 10, 2020 Sam Cox 0

Tampa Bay Rays finally got the slugger they wanted in a blockbuster trade with the St Louis Cardinals. Jose Martinez heads to Florida.

NFL Playoffs – Divisional Round: The key to each game

January 9, 2020 Sam Cox 1

Expectations are high for the Divisional Round this weekend, which sees the Niners face the Vikings, the Ravens host the Titans, Texans visit the Chiefs and the Seahawks head to Lambeau Field to face Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers.

Atlanta Hawks shouldn’t trade for Andre Drummond

January 7, 2020 Sam Cox 0

Andre Drummond is a trade target for the Atlanta Hawks, but working out a deal would be a mistake for the Eastern Conference's worst team.

Five things to watch out for in the Christmas Day games

December 25, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The NBA's Christmas Day schedule is a great tradition. For over a decade, the league have been showing five consecutive games on 25th December, and 2019 is no different.

Betances signing gives Mets potential for lockdown bullpen

December 24, 2019 Sam Cox 1

The New York Mets have agreed a deal to sign hard-throwing reliever Dellin Betances.

Three teams that should trade for Danilo Gallinari

December 21, 2019 Sam Cox 0

Oklahoma City Thunder have been better than many expected. Danilo Gallinari has played a part in that, but he's likely to be a major name on the trade rumour mill. Gallinari is on an expiring contract, and was one of a handful of Thunder players who were likely to be traded this season. Chris Paul, Dennis Schroeder and Steven Adams aren't on expirings, and will probable stay in OKC.

Lakers win reminds everyone just how good the Pacers are

December 18, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Indiana Pacers beat the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The Lakers hadn't lost on the road all season until they faced the permanently plucky Pacers, who were rudely underrated by many ahead of the season.

Mavericks become legitimate contenders if Porzingis can repeat Bucks display

December 17, 2019 Sam Cox 0

The Dallas Mavericks were rank outsiders ahead of Monday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Luka Doncic's injury meant the Bucks were expected to make it 19 wins on the bounce and do it easily. Despite another otherworldly outing from Giannis Antetokounmpo, it didn't work out that way.

Arizona Diamondbacks front office have shown how to build a team

December 16, 2019 Sam Cox 1

The Arizona Diamondbacks landed Madison Bumgarner on a five-year, $85 million deal on Sunday.

Arizona have been one of the most active teams in baseball over the last couple of seasons. A.J. Pollock and Patrick Corbin left in the 2018/19 offseason, and franchise star Paul Goldschmidt was traded to the Cardinals.… Read more