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Clippers Sign Nick Martinelli To Two-Way Contract

The Clippers have signed second-round pick Nick Martinelli to a two-way contract, per NBA.com’s official log of transactions. Martinelli was drafted with the 55th overall pick and sent from the Rockets to the Clippers, who acquired his draft rights in exchange for cash. He’ll fill L.A.’s second two-way slot alongside Sean Pedulla. The team’s third […]

Astros Prospect Report: July 5th

Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (40-46) lost 8-2 (BOX SCORE) Pecko started for Sugar Land but struggled a bit allowing 4 runs over 3 innings. Sugar Land got on the board in the 4th inning […]

Kevin Durant interested in teaming up with Cade Cunningham

Kevin Durant is reportedly intrigued by the possibility of joining Cade Cunningham in Detroit, adding another layer to what could become one of the NBA’s biggest trade storylines if the Houston Rockets eventually make the future Hall of Famer available. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints on Sunday, Durant has interest in playing alongside Cunningham. […] The post Kevin Durant interested in teaming up with Cade Cunningham appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Rockets Open to Trading Kevin Durant: Report

Kevin Durant and his future with the Houston Rockets may already be less certain than many expected. Despite arriving in Houston only last season, a new report suggests the Rockets are not treating the future Hall of Famer as an untouchable piece and could be willing to move him if the right trade opportunity presents […] The post Rockets Open to Trading Kevin Durant: Report appeared first on Basketball Forever .

NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Nets

Suns Suns forward Dillon Brooks says he’d like to cut down on the technical fouls — at least a little. Speaking with NBAT2 in comments highlighted by Evan Desai of the Arizona Republic, Brooks joked that one of his goals for next season is “not to get 17 technical fouls,” though he quickly admitted that […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Kevin Durant’s Next Trade Destination Revealed in Failed Three-Team Deal That Would’ve Sent Jaylen Brown to Rockets

Just last season, Kevin Durant was viewed as the missing piece for the young Houston Rockets. But with another first-round exit and drama related to the 37-year-old’s burner account, it seemed he was on his way out already. Even the Celtics wanted to offload Jaylen Brown, but not for KD, and that’s why a three-team […] The post Kevin Durant’s Next Trade Destination Revealed in Failed Three-Team Deal That Would’ve Sent Jaylen Brown to Rockets appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Houston Astros Joe Espada Sets Lofty Goal Before All-Star Break

The Houston Astros pulled off a 2-0 shutout over the leaders of the AL East on Sunday.With another victory added to their resume, manager Joe Espada is planning to set a new challenge for his ballclub.Astros’ Joe Espada Sets Clear Goal for FranchiseAs reported by Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Espada is pushing his club to […] The post Houston Astros Joe Espada Sets Lofty Goal Before All-Star Break appeared first on HEAVY .

MLB Trade Rumors: Astros & Rockies Becoming Trade Partners

We're within a month of the trade deadline now, and teams' needs are coming into clear focus, if they hadn't been already.  In Houston, the Astros are 24th in OPS in left field and 23rd in center field, and getting hardly any production out of those two spots (not that Cam Smith's .220/.293/.380 slash line with a .673 OPS is killing it in right field, either). It's clear where their priority lies at the deadline, as they've got two notable names from the Colorado Rockies outfield squarely...

Martín Pérez exits game vs. Mets and is likely heading to IL

Martín Pérez has had some pretty rotten luck when it comebackers lately and now it appears that one was enough to take him out of a game. Back on June 24, Pérez took a comebacker to the leg and hadn’t really looked completely right since taking that hit. Now, he’s unfortunately taken a comebacker to […]

AFC Notes: Keldric Faulk, Ed Ingram, Colts, Texans, Titans

Colts  Colts WR Ashton Dulin enters the offseason program competing for the third receiver role against Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Laquon Treadwell, and seventh-rounder Deion Burks. Dulin said he’s approaching this season as if it’s his first year in the league.  “For me, it’s attacking as if it’s my first year, knowing that, that spot is open, and […] The post AFC Notes: Keldric Faulk, Ed Ingram, Colts, Texans, Titans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Astros vs. Rays Game Discussion: 7/5/2026

TODAY’S GAME: The Houston Astros (44-47) will conclude their six-game homestand today with another rubber game, this time opposite the top team in the AL, the Tampa Bay Rays (52-44). RHP Peter Lambert (6-5, 3.51 ERA) will get the start for Houston as he looks to secure the series win opposite the Rays, who will […]

Astros Interested In Rockies Outfielders, Skubal, Gray

The Astros have “strong interest in” Rockies outfielders Mickey Moniak and Jake McCarthy, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.  In even more notable trade deadline news, Nightengale writes that the Astros “also plan to be in the Tarik Skubal and Sonny Gray sweepstakes.” While Houston is still only 44-47, that record breaks down as an […]

Jeremy Peña on Track to Return Next Weekend

Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña is on track to return from the injured list next weekend in Arlington, Astros manager Joe Espada revealed.  “The plan is for him to potentially play a game or two in Triple-A, and then we’ll re-assess after that,” Espada said before Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.  Peña was placed on […]

Bucs Can Still Learn From Lavonte David Like The Texans Do

Father Time may have tackled Lavonte David from behind, but David can still impact Bucs linebackers. He’s doing that for the Texans, per Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans. Joe talked about David with Ryans this spring in Phoenix at the […] The post Bucs Can Still Learn From Lavonte David Like The Texans Do appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

Astros Targeting OF, SP at Deadline: Moniak, McCarthy, Skubal, Gray

The Houston Astros offseason checklist had at the very top: Starting Pitcher, Lefthanded OF Power Bat, Righty Leverage Reliever. As we approach the trade deadline, those have not changed. Further adding to this, in his latest Sunday Notebook, longtime MLB reporter and insider Bob Nightengale mentioned the following about the Astros: The Houston Astros, badly […]

Astros Prospect Report: July 4th

Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (40-45) won 7-5 (BOX SCORE) Sugar Land got on the board in the first inning scoring 4 runs on a Biggio solo home run and Whitcomb 3 run home run. […]

Houston Astros To Enter High-Stakes Race for Pair of Coveted Pitchers

The Houston Astros have been floating as one of the organizations interested in adding pitching depth to their roster.Two of the most sought-after pitchers are Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers and Sonny Gray of the Boston Red Sox.An MLB insider now reports that the Astros are planning to enter the sweepstakes to acquire these […] The post Houston Astros To Enter High-Stakes Race for Pair of Coveted Pitchers appeared first on HEAVY .

Timberwolves Receive Eye-Opening Kevin Durant Trade Update After New Report

It is yet another offseason in which Kevin Durant could be potentially on the move. Despite only joining the Houston Rockets last summer in a record seven-team deal, the veteran superstar is not considered untradable.According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Rockets haven’t shut down conversations around Durant. “Whether or not the Rockets look to […] The post Timberwolves Receive Eye-Opening Kevin Durant Trade Update After New Report appeared first on HEAVY .

Deep in the heart of Texas: Astros 10, Rays 8

Is it me, or does it feel like the Rays almost never play well on holidays? Your gut feeling would be right, as Tampa Bay is now *checks notes* 10-18 on Independence Day. The Rays used some of their big pyrotechnics early, as the hottest bat in the sport, Junior Caminero, homered AGAIN in the […]