The Miami Heat are expected to lose Norman Powell in free agency, per @WindhorstESPN
“They’re gonna lose their All Star, Norman Powell. Unless he takes a crazy discount. He’s gonna be gone.”
(Via @GetUpESPN / h/t @HeatCulture13 )
BREAKING: The NCAA is officially adopting the age-based eligibility structure, giving players 5 years to play 5 seasons from either when they enroll or from the season they turn 19 (whichever comes first).
The Division I cabinet was unanimous in their vote for the new model.
The Kings are expected to waive DeMar DeRozan if they cannot find a trade partner, per @MikeAScotto
The Clippers are considered the favorites to sign him.
“In the midst of a rebuild and over the first apron, barring an unexpected trade, the Sacramento Kings are expected to waive-and-stretch forward DeMar DeRozan, HoopsHype has learned. DeRozan’s $25.74 million expiring contract is only guaranteed for $10 million, which can be stretched over the next three seasons. Should DeRozan enter free agency as expected, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to have interest in the California native, HoopsHype has learned.”
(Via https://t.co/3uRf9yEnBN)
Breaking: TE Kyle Pitts and the Atlanta Falcons reached an agreement today on a three-year, $54M contract that includes $36M fully guaranteed. It is the largest three-year contract for a tight end in NFL history, his agents tell @AdamSchefter.
Becky Hammon says she’s not apologizing to Jalen Brunson
“Jalen, all he did was prove history wrong. He proves he’s an outlier, so you can put his name next to Steph Curry and Isiah Thomas, and I thought he played brilliantly, especially down the stretch. I mean, he was that 1A dude, but apologize? I’m never gonna apologize for having an opinion. That’s what ESPN pays me for.”
(Via @madkenney )