The Philadlephia 76ers are believed to be zeroing in on VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick. Edgecombe visited the Sixers last week. "Edgecombe is said to have impressed with his work ethic, personality and interviews," writes Jake Fischer. Tyrese Maxey also flew in to meet with Edgecombe. The Sixers are bullish on how Edgecombe could help offset Maxey on the defensive … [Read more...] about Sixers Zeroing In On VJ Edgecombe As Hornets, Wizards Also Interested
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Feds bring first spit-and-hit charge against illegal immigrant in Los Angeles
Federal prosecutors charged an illegal immigrant with spitting on an ICE officer who was arresting him this week, making good on President Trump's vow that when "they spit, we hit." … [Read more...] about Feds bring first spit-and-hit charge against illegal immigrant in Los Angeles
Darius Garland to miss 4-5 months after toe surgery
Garland has been the subject of recent trade rumors, but Monday's news may put an end to that. … [Read more...] about Darius Garland to miss 4-5 months after toe surgery
V.J. Edgecombe Making Strong Case For No. 3 Pick
With the first night of the draft two weeks away, V.J. Edgecombe appears to be in good position to be selected with the third pick, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Sources tell Fischer that the Baylor guard impressed Sixers officials with his “work ethic, personality and interviews” during a visit to Philadelphia last … [Read more...] about V.J. Edgecombe Making Strong Case For No. 3 Pick
Five Wizards storylines to monitor this offseason
Analyzing everything from draft picks to trades to the summer league roster The Washington Wizards have won just 33 games across the first two years of a long-awaited rebuild, and more losing is likely in store next season. However, things are trending up entering the team’s third offseason under General Manager Will Dawkins. Not only did Dawkins deal Bradley Beal and Kristaps … [Read more...] about Five Wizards storylines to monitor this offseason