According to the 23rd annual NBA.com survey, all 30 of the league’s general managers overwhelmingly picked the Boston Celtics to repeat as NBA champions in the 2024-25 season. The survey is conducted at the start of each season and polls all 30 front offices across the association. The Celtics received 83% of the vote, the…
Many players would jump at the chance to join the Lakers training camp by invitation, but not Cedi Osman. The Lakers have garnered somewhat of a reputation over the summer, and not necessarily a good one, after missing out on players like Klay Thompson, Dejounte Murray and DeMar DeRozan. After discussing a potential contract with…
Although multiple reports are indicating that the Lakers are close to hiring JJ Redick as the franchises’ new head coach, he’s apparently not Anthony Davis’ preference. Redick has been rumored to take over the role for weeks now, with others candidates like Pelicans assistant James Borrego also being considered. Borrego is AD’s pick over current…
It has been two years since Washington’s NFL franchise unveiled its new name as the Commanders, and most D.C.-area fans still don’t care for it. According to an April Washington Post-Schar School poll, most local sports fans (54 percent) say they either dislike or hate the name. Among just local Commanders fans, the antipathy toward…
Trae Young has left Klutch Sports and has signed with Aaron Mintz of CAA as his representation. Young joined Klutch in 2020 after his agent, Omar Wilkes, left Octagon for Rich Paul’s agency. Wilkes left Klutch to join Fanatics in March 2023. Young has a player option for the 26-27 season and has been the…
Clément Lenglet is set to meet with Unai Emery and Aston Villa director Monchi to discuss his future, as reported by Mundo Deportivo. Sport reports that Lenglet is aware of interest from the Middle East but has reiterated his desire to stay in Europe and not consider relocating to Saudi Arabia. He may opt to…
As the Edmonton Oilers gear up to face off against the Vancouver Canucks in the upcoming series, oddsmakers have pegged the Oilers as the favorites, despite the Canucks finishing higher in the regular-season standings. Odds for the Canucks range between +200 and +250, highlighting the confidence placed in the Oilers’ performance potential. Are the Canucks…
(Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) The quarterback position is arguably the most important position in all of sports. So, naturally, in a year where a handful of teams are in need of a franchise quarterback, everything from rumors to odds will be studied closely. With most people believing that the Chicago Bears will select…
Bob Stauffer and Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli spoke about the goaltending situation in Edmonton on Stauffer’s Oilers Now show. Specifically speaking about the prospect of adding Elvis Merzlikins in a trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Stauffer dropped an interesting nugget, saying the players would be in favor of bringing the netminder in. Both me…
