Despite the fact his new team doesn’t look at him as their centerpiece, Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is capable of being the team’s No. 1 option. Just last season, the 36-year-old averaged 26.6 points and 4.2 assists per game on .527-.430-.839 shooting splits. An elite shot-creator and shot-maker that excels at converting difficult looks in three dribbles or less, he’s … [Read more...] about First-Time All-Star Is Rockets Most Important Player
Archives for August 2025
Warriors Blocked In Attempts to Sign Elite Shooting Wing
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The Warriors enter September without resolution on Jonathan Kuminga’s contract. Golden State has offered $45 million over two years. Kuminga and his team have rejected those terms. Their demand remains firm, creating an impasse that clouds the team’s roster strategy. They are big-game hunting however there are glaring challenges. Even if Kuminga were locked … [Read more...] about Warriors Blocked In Attempts to Sign Elite Shooting Wing
Raiders, 49ers Connected in Latest Possible Blockbuster Trade
The Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers could agree on a trade that would invite wide receiver Tre Tucker to Kyle Shanahan’s offense. According to Bleacher Report, they proposed that the Raiders would receive Jauan Jennings while sending Tucker and a 2026 fourth-round pick in a potential trade scenario. While it sounds like a solid deal for both sides, Jennings is nursing … [Read more...] about Raiders, 49ers Connected in Latest Possible Blockbuster Trade
Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell Suffers Fractured Wrist, Out Six To Eight Weeks
Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell suffered a fractured right wrist during the team’s preseason finale against the Cardinals on Saturday, as head coach Pete Carroll told reporters after the game (including Tashan Reed of The Athletic). Carroll announced O’Connell would need surgery and would be out for six to eight weeks, thus making him an obvious candidate for injured … [Read more...] about Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell Suffers Fractured Wrist, Out Six To Eight Weeks
Pete Carroll: Raiders Exploring QB Addition
As a result of Aidan O’Connell‘s wrist fracture, the Raiders will be shorthanded at the quarterback position to begin the season. Acquiring depth represents a priority over the coming days. [RELATED: Recapping Raiders’ Offseason] “All possibilities are available right now,” head coach Pete Carroll said on Sunday when asked about the team’s QB plans (via ESPN’s Ryan … [Read more...] about Pete Carroll: Raiders Exploring QB Addition