The big news of the day is that USC and UCLA are leaving the Pac-12 for the Big Ten in 2024. The other big news of the day is NBA star Kevin Durant demanding a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The All-Star forward won an NBA title in Oakland as a member of the Golden State Warriors, so there’s a great many Raiders fans who once rooted for him. One of the newest Raiders is Davante … [Read more...] about Davante Adams asks for mockup of Kevin Durant in Raiders gear, and the internet obliges
Archives for June 2022
Football Outsiders gives Raiders offensive line D+ grade
Breaking: The Raiders offensive line is not very good. Or more accurately; ‘Broken.’ The last coaching staff broke it by putting their faith in Trent Brown, trading away Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson, and failing to replace them adequately. The new staff is scrambling to cobble together a group that can compete this season, but whether they are able to do it is still a … [Read more...] about Football Outsiders gives Raiders offensive line D+ grade
Kings sign Malik Monk
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images It sounds like Malik Monk will likely sign with the Kings when NBA free agency opens, barring an unforeseen change. Malik Monk has officially reached an agreement to sign with the Sacramento Kings, according to multiple reports. Monk will rejoin his college teammate De’Aaron Fox in Sacramento on a two-year, $19M contract. Sources: … [Read more...] about Kings sign Malik Monk
Damian Jones leaves Kings for Lakers in NBA free agency
Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Damian Jones was a standout for the Kings last season, but has found a new home with the Lakers in NBA free agency. After 73 games over the course of two seasons with the Sacramento Kings, Damian Jones is leaving for the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA free agency, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Jones' agent, Austin … [Read more...] about Damian Jones leaves Kings for Lakers in NBA free agency
Ten reasons Kevin Durant should return to the Warriors
Kevin Durant telling Steph Curry he’d find a way back to the Warriors in two years (OK probably not) | Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images There’s no way Kevin Durant is coming back to Golden State. None at all. Zero chance. Still, what if he did? In a move that in no way was timed to steal the spotlight from the beginning of the NBA’s transaction season, former Golden … [Read more...] about Ten reasons Kevin Durant should return to the Warriors
Warriors say “Adios” as Juan Toscano-Anderson signs with Lakers
Juan Toscano-Anderson, more accurate with a champagne bottle than he was from three-point range much of the season. The 2022 Slam Dunk Contest runner-up has signed to play with Russell Westbrook and Damian Jones in LA. We must say R.I.P. to the J.T.A. era of the Golden State Warriors as the pride of East Oakland, Juan Toscano-Anderson, signed with the Los Angeles Lakers … [Read more...] about Warriors say “Adios” as Juan Toscano-Anderson signs with Lakers
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Miles Sanders: I need more opportunities
Miles Sanders has not played every game in a season since his rookie season. The Eagles running back has never had even 900 yards rushing in a season and never more than six touchdowns in a season. He had no touchdowns in 2021. But, as Sanders points out, it’s not like the Eagles have given [more] … [Read more...] about Miles Sanders: I need more opportunities
Trevor Lawrence: We’re building toward something special
The Jaguars went 10-6 and reached the AFC Championship Game in 2017. That proved an aberration. In 10 of the past 11 seasons, the Jaguars finished no higher than third in the division and had no more than six victories in any of those seasons. Their record over the past 11 seasons, including 2017, is [more] … [Read more...] about Trevor Lawrence: We’re building toward something special