The Wizards‘ decision to trade Rui Hachimura this week was partly motivated by a desire to create a larger role for Deni Avdija, writes Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Avdija was a lottery pick in 2020, and Hughes notes that his importance to the team is greater than ever now that Hachimura is gone. “When we really looked at what we needed was to get Deni more … [Read more...] about Wizards Notes: Avdija, Porzingis, Kuzma, Dinwiddie
Archives for January 2023
Pincus’ Latest: VanVleet, Rozier, Russell, Conley, More
There’s a huge market for Fred VanVleet if the Raptors decide to trade him, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. The 28-year-old guard will be a free agent this summer if he turns down a $22.8MM player option, which Pincus says many league insiders expect to happen. VanVleet can negotiate an extension with Toronto through June 30, but the Raptors could try to move him … [Read more...] about Pincus’ Latest: VanVleet, Rozier, Russell, Conley, More
NFL Salute to Service award finalists: Hurst, Kittle, Rivera
Cincinnati tight end Hayden Hurst, San Francisco tight end George Kittle and Washington head coach Ron Rivera are the three finalists for the NFL's Salute to Service Award. … [Read more...] about NFL Salute to Service award finalists: Hurst, Kittle, Rivera
Conference title games are most evenly matched in 25 years
It's been 25 years since both NFL conference championship games were this evenly matched from an oddsmakers standpoint. … [Read more...] about Conference title games are most evenly matched in 25 years
Chiefs’ Mahomes to practice as usual on sprained ankle
The Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes went through a morning walkthrough Wednesday and intends to practice as usual, raising expectations that the All-Pro quarterback will not be slowed by his sprained right ankle in this weekend's AFC title game against the Cincinnati Bengals. … [Read more...] about Chiefs’ Mahomes to practice as usual on sprained ankle