NBCSports.com’s 50 best players in 5 years: Kristaps Porzingis, James Harden, players 20-16NBCSports.com’s 50 best players in 5 years: Kristaps Porzingis, James Harden, players 20-16
Also in this group: Pascal Siakam and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Day: August 27, 2019
DeMarcus Cousins wedding: Former Warriors, Kings teammates attendDeMarcus Cousins wedding: Former Warriors, Kings teammates attend
DeMarcus Cousins’ wedding over the weekend was a reunion of former Kings and Warriors teammates to celebrate Boogie’s big day.
Gronk: ‘I was not in a good place’ playing footballGronk: ‘I was not in a good place’ playing football
Rob Gronkowski understands the questions about a potential return to the NFL, but revealed that “football was bringing me down and I didn’t like it.”
Which preseason storylines matter? Barnwell’s verdict on 11 big onesWhich preseason storylines matter? Barnwell’s verdict on 11 big ones
Jimmy Garoppolo’s mechanics look off. Antonio Brown’s weird summer. Let’s assess notable preseason storylines.
Lin inks pact to play in China with Beijing DucksLin inks pact to play in China with Beijing Ducks
Jeremy Lin will play in China next season after signing a contract with the Beijing Shougang Ducks in the Chinese Basketball Association.
Barnwell: What actually matters this NFL preseason, from AB to Jimmy GBarnwell: What actually matters this NFL preseason, from AB to Jimmy G
Jimmy Garoppolo’s mechanics look off. Antonio Brown’s weird summer. Let’s assess notable preseason storylines.
Faulk training Zeke to get RB into game shapeFaulk training Zeke to get RB into game shape
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is working with Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk in Cabo San Lucas so he can be ready to play when his contract issue is resolved.
NFL makes visor rule exception after Oakley dealNFL makes visor rule exception after Oakley deal
Following a new sponsorship deal with Oakley, the NFL has made an exception to its helmet visor rule regarding tinted shields.
Oilers RFA Jesse Puljujarvi signs one-year deal in FinlandOilers RFA Jesse Puljujarvi signs one-year deal in Finland
Edmonton Oilers forward Jesse Puljujarvi is returning home to play in Finland — at least for now.
Sources: Owners push for an expanded seasonSources: Owners push for an expanded season
Though NFL owners have yet to provide concrete proposals to the players, they are pushing to expand the regular season or add a playoff round, according to sources.