Eric Beverley

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Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, Whitesox, Illini

[Matt Miller @nfldraftscout]

Last week, I was involved in a serious car accident in Missouri and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital. I’m deeply grateful for the exceptional care I have received, from the first responders to the doctors, nurses and medical staff. I’m incredibly fortunate to be writing this. 

As a result of the accident, I sustained significant injuries, including multiple fractures and broken ribs. I also underwent a life-saving amputation of my left arm. While I have a long road ahead, I’m focused on my recovery and taking things one day at a time.

Thank you for the overwhelming support, prayers and kind messages — they have meant so much to me and my family during this time.

I look forward to continuing my recovery and getting back to ESPN to talk football, including what should be an exciting 2027 NFL Draft class.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Just in: Minnesota is sending Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA Draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. The Timberwolves will acquire Brooklyn’s No. 33 pick for Randle and No. 28.

[Jon Heyman @JonHeyman]

Cubs talented lefty Justin Steele threw today for the first time since his setback a month ago. The Cubs are cautious regarding any timetable but are hoping for a return in the second half. Steele, an All-Star in 2023, had elbow surgery 14 months ago.

[Eric Beverley @Ebev02]

@bythrasymachus @WaddleandSilvy Shohei is a player in his own category, so no one is saying PCA is Shohei. However, PCA is still a star player. Some Sox fans hate him simply cause he is on the Cubs, but they should get over it now with the team they have building on the south side.

[Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello]

Per the NCAA’s transfer portal policy change in January: When a head coaching change occurs, players have a 15-day period in which to enter the transfer portal – a period that begins five days after the new head coach is hired or publicly announced.

[Eric Beverley @Ebev02]

From my alma mater of FAU to the NBA in what 3 years...what a rise

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

NEWS: Michigan coach Dusty May is finalizing a deal to take the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job, sources tell @PeteThamel, @shams and me. May led Michigan basketball to the national title in April. The allure of coaching Cooper Flagg as a linchpin piece helped draw him.

[Eric Beverley @Ebev02]

Honestly, what does Jed have to lose at this point in calling up the 5 best performing pitchers from the minors

[Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN]

Pete-Crow Armstrong, the human barometer.
PCA in Cubs' wins this year:
.355/.418/.678 11 homers
PCA in Cubs' losses this year:
.183/.270/.305 4 homers.

[Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls]

LIVE: Tiago Splitter Introductory Press Conference https://t.co/xYXWo2MZQ0

[Silvy @WaddleandSilvy]

I thought if you reached into the ivy before raising your arms….the ground rule double is waived off.
No?

[Eric Beverley @Ebev02]

I think Dansby needs to spend time with PCA in the hitting cage

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Former Browns and UFL WR/KR Kaden Davis a signing a one-year deal with the Bears, per agent @seanstellato.

[Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls]

OFFICIAL: Tiago Splitter has been named our new head coach.

Welcome to Chicago, Coach Splitter!

[Chicago Cubs @Cubs]

PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG HAS HIT FOR THE CYCLE.

[Eric Beverley @Ebev02]

And then they called him PCAAA

[Joel Lorenzi @JoelXLorenzi]

Can confirm that Tiago Splitter will be the next Bulls head coach. Led Portland to the playoffs after taking over the team in late October, and is lauded for his player development. Had one person tell me that he’d be the best thing for Matas Buzelis’ trajectory.

[K.C. Johnson @KCJHoop]

Coincidentally, Tiago Splitter walks into new organization with a first-round pick coming from his old organization in next week’s NBA Draft

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Bulls landed on Splitter due to his ability to lead the team’s player development, organizational alignment on the franchise's direction and vision, and his leadership and knowledge base as a coach rising through the ranks since 2018 as well as a seven-year NBA player with one championship with the San Antonio Spurs.

Splitter, 41, guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-40 record and a postseason berth as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference amid adversity stemming from Chauncey Billups’ federal charges.

Sources said top Bulls officials, including Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham and his front-office staff, met with four finalists for the head coaching job last week in Chicago: Splitter, Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, Atlanta Hawks assistant Ryan Schmidt and current Bulls assistant Wes Unseld Jr.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hire of Portland Trail Blazers interim Tiago Splitter as the franchise's new head coach, sources tell ESPN. Splitter succeeds Billy Donovan as the Bulls' coach after stepping into the head job and excelling in Portland last season.