Lakers’ Marcus Smart problem just worse after latest Rockets’ rumors
The Los Angeles Lakers need Marcus Smart’s point of attack defense, but the rival Rockets are preparing a serious bid to steal him in free agency.
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“Welcome”: Billionaire Owner Offers Brendan Sorsby His Last Resort to Play Professional Football
Before the NFL closed one door, Brendan Sorsby thought another might still open. Now, after being denied entry into the NFL’s supplemental draft and shut out of the CFL for this season, the former Texas Tech QB has been left searching for any real path back onto a football field. That search may have just […] The post “Welcome”: Billionaire Owner Offers Brendan Sorsby His Last Resort to Play Professional Football appeared first on EssentiallySports .
MLB Power Rankings as Cubs Re-Enter Top 10, Astros Continue Climb and Braves Drop to New Low
The annual flurry of activity that is the MLB trade deadline is now just a month away, and for teams residing in the gray area between buying and selling, decision time is fast approaching.
Detroit Tigers hit the road to take on New York Yankees this week
The Detroit Tigers failed to split their four-game weekend series against the Houston Astros on Sunday, falling 7-5 in 10 innings after taking a 3-0 lead into the seventh. Jack Flaherty gave his team five frames of shutout ball with a whopping nine strikeouts, but the trio of Tyler Holton, Kyle Finnegan and Kenley Jansen […]
Marcus Smart likely leaving Lakers for Rockets
Marcus Smart is expected to decline his player option and enter unrestricted free agency, with league-wide belief pointing toward the veteran guard joining the Houston Rockets, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. Smart has a $5.4 million option for the 2026-27 season but is reportedly seeking a longer-term contract. The potential move would end […] The post Marcus Smart likely leaving Lakers for Rockets appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
C.J. Stroud Urged to ‘Watch’ NFC Rival Amid Texans Trade Speculation
The Texans have not followed their own trend with him. The post C.J. Stroud Urged to ‘Watch’ NFC Rival Amid Texans Trade Speculation appeared first on HEAVY .
Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Kawhi, M. Wagner, Smart, Rockets, Kings, More
Following up on a series of Kawhi Leonard rumors that surfaced after they reported on trade talks between the Clippers and Raptors earlier in the day on Sunday, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) suggest that Dallas isn’t considered a viable landing spot for Leonard at this point, even though […]
Rockets Could Outbid Lakers For Marcus Smart In Free Agency With Three-Year Offer
The Rockets' pursuit of Marcus Smart heats up as Houston is prepared to offer the former DPOY a lucrative contract to steal him away from the Lakers.
Mariners Looking To Add Relief Pitching, Right-Handed Bat
The Mariners dropped back below the .500 mark today, as their 6-5 loss to the Guardians put Seattle’s record at 42-43. Despite the lackluster record, the M’s are only a half-game behind the Rangers for the AL West lead, and the crowded division race also has the Astros and A’s within two games of first […]
Rockets believed to be most likely to sign Marcus Smart in free agency
There has been a lot of smoke over the past couple of days regarding Marcus Smart leaving for the Rockets. Smart has a player option for the 2026-27 NBA season. Given how well he played on a relatively modest salary, it’s been reported that he could opt out for a bigger payday this summer, with […]
Houston Rockets’ Offer for Lakers Key Starter Revealed
The Rockets are reportedly preparing a lucrative multi-year offer for Lakers guard Marcus Smart as NBA free agency approaches. The post Houston Rockets’ Offer for Lakers Key Starter Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .
Red Sox Veteran Takes Sly Dig at Kyle Tucker as Career-Worst Offensive Struggles Continue
A “very telling” move. That’s how manager Dave Roberts described Kyle Tucker’s move to Dodger Stadium this season. Naturally, considering the numbers Tucker put up during seven seasons with the Houston Astros and one with the Chicago Cubs, expectations were high. To some degree, he delivered, hitting .297 with a .910 OPS in the three […] The post Red Sox Veteran Takes Sly Dig at Kyle Tucker as Career-Worst Offensive Struggles Continue appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Each NBA Team’s Best Draft Pick Over The Last 10 Years
Here are every NBA team’s best draft picks over the last 10 years, based on career production, draft value, playoff impact, and current context.
Walker’s 3-Run Blast Propels Astros Over Tigers 7-5/10
It took the Astros’ offense 7 innings to get into gear, but they were able to hit the gas when they needed to. The Houston Astros (42-44) climbed out of a 3-0 hole early to come back and defeat the Detroit Tigers (35-49) 7-5 in 10 innings today at Comerica Park. It is the the […]
Astros Recall Miguel Ullola For MLB Debut
TODAY: The Astros announced Ullola’s promotion prior to today’s game, and Teng was optioned to Triple-A. JUNE 27: Right-hander Miguel Ullola is getting his first look in the majors. The Astros are recalling the pitching prospect for his big-league debut, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Ullola was added to the 40-man roster in November […]
Super Bowl Champion Takes Shots at Derek Stingley Jr., Texans
The Texans were on the verge of greatness in 2025. The post Super Bowl Champion Takes Shots at Derek Stingley Jr., Texans appeared first on HEAVY .
Steelers rumors: Writer wants to keep an eye on C.J. Stroud situation
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to play the 2026 NFL season, with Aaron Rodgers as the starting quarterback. While Rodgers has said this will be his last NFL season, Pittsburgh is searching also for a long-term solution at that position. One writer believes Pittsburgh should keep an eye on what happens with Houston Texans gunslinger […] The post Steelers rumors: Writer wants to keep an eye on C.J. Stroud situation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Rockets’ Eason, Nuggets’ Jones To Receive Qualifying Offers
The Rockets are “likely” to tender a qualifying offer to forward Tari Eason, league sources tell Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). The qualifying offer will formally make Eason a restricted free agent before rival teams can begin negotiating with him at 5:00 pm CT on June 30. It will also give the Rockets […]
GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros, 1:40 p.m.
Detroit Tigers (35-48) vs. Houston Astros (41-44) Time/Place: 1:40 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: The Crawfish BoxesMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: RHP Jack Flaherty (1-8, 5.35 ERA) vs. RHP Hunter Brown (1-0, 1.40 ERA)
Tigers Activate Jack Flaherty
The Tigers announced this morning that they activated right-hander Jack Flaherty off the injured list. Left-hander Enmanuel De Jesus was optioned to Triple-A to make room for Flaherty on the active roster. Flaherty started today’s game against the Astros, throwing five scoreless innings while striking out nine and surrendering just two hits. Flaherty went down on […]
Browns WR intrigued by who ‘comes away’ with the starting QB job
After the trade of DE Myles Garrett, the story for the Cleveland Browns is squarely on the quarterback position. New HC Todd Monken isn’t ready to name a starter but has labeled Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders as the two quarterbacks in the running to take the role. Watson has reportedly taken the lead in […]
NBA rumors: Jaylen Brown-Alperen Sengun trade? Don’t count on Celtics, Rockets pulling it off
Jaylen Brown has been the talk of the town over the past few weeks, as the Boston Celtics have placed the forward on the trade market. After failing to get Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Celtics apparently still dangled Brown around, and teams seem to be interested in acquiring him. The Houston Rockets are a recent name […] The post NBA rumors: Jaylen Brown-Alperen Sengun trade? Don’t count on Celtics, Rockets pulling it off appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBA rumors: Rockets a threat to steal Marcus Smart from Lakers
The Houston Rockets hope to re-tool the roster after losing in the NBA Playoffs to the Los Angeles Lakers. Houston is actually getting tied to a Lakers player, as the Rockets continue the rebuild. That is Lakers veteran guard Marcus Smart. “League sources say that Smart, who is expected to draw interest from Houston and […] The post NBA rumors: Rockets a threat to steal Marcus Smart from Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Patience Over Panic: Why Astros Can Seize Playoff Opportunity
Astros fans have heard the old saying a thousand times: it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. As frustrating as it was to hear early in the season, that saying may be coming to fruition right before our eyes with the 2026 Houston Astros. Think back to where this team was just a couple of months […]
Astros vs. Tigers Game Discussion: 6/28/2026
TODAY’S GAME: The Astros and Tigers will play the finale of this 4-game series this afternoon at Comerica Park in Detroit. DET area native RHP Hunter Brown (1-0) will start for the Astros vs. Tigers RHP Jack Flaherty (1-8). Tiger Hunter: Brown is 3-0 in 7 career app. (6 GS) vs. DET with a 2.29 […]
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