McCaskey, longtime Bears owner, dies at 102McCaskey, longtime Bears owner, dies at 102
Bears principal owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, the daughter of Hall of Fame team founder George Halas, died Thursday. She was 102.
Day: February 6, 2025
WR Thielen to play in 2025 after mulling retiringWR Thielen to play in 2025 after mulling retiring
Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen, who said during locker room cleanout last month that he was contemplating retirement, plans to play in 2025.
Suns Don’t Trade Kevin Durant, Will Do ‘Full Evaluation’ If Team Doesn’t Turn Around SeasonSuns Don’t Trade Kevin Durant, Will Do ‘Full Evaluation’ If Team Doesn’t Turn Around Season
The Phoenix Suns have informed all interested teams they are not trading Kevin Durant. Several more teams inquired with the Suns after they held talks with the Golden State Warriors. Durant was “blindsided” by his inclusion in trade talks leading to the deadline.
“There will be a full evaluation of this team if they’re not able to turn it around by the offseason,” said Shams Charania on NBA Today’s Trade Deadline Special.
The Suns were hoping to acquire Jimmy Butler at the deadline, but no deal involving Bradley Beal materialized. When that reality set in, the Suns entertained a Durant trade with the Warriors and are facing difficult potential decisions during the 2025 offseason.
Grizzlies Trade Marcus Smart, 2025 First Rounder To WizardsGrizzlies Trade Marcus Smart, 2025 First Rounder To Wizards
The Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to send Marcus Smart and a 2025 first round pick to the Washington Wizards for two second round picks along with Marvin Bagley III and Johnny Davis in a multi-team trade. As part of the trade, the Sacramento Kings will send Alex Len, Colby Jones and their 2028 second round pick to the Grizzlies for Jake LaRavia.
The deal creates roster flexibility for the Grizzlies by trading out Smart and it also could allow the team to do a renegotiate-and-extend deal with Jaren Jackson Jr.
Smart appeared in 19 games with the Grizzlies this season and averaged 8.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 21.1 minutes. Smart is on a $20.2 million deal this season and $21.6 million for 25-26.
Cavaliers Acquire De’Andre Hunter From Hawks For Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, Three 2nds, Two SwapsCavaliers Acquire De’Andre Hunter From Hawks For Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, Three 2nds, Two Swaps
The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade De’Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks and two swaps. The swaps are in 2026 and 2028 against picks that have already been swapped with the Utah Jazz, which means the Hawks will receive the second most favorable of the three picks in each year.
The two sides have been discussing a trade centered on Hunter throughout the week.
Hunter is averaging 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 28.7 minutes across 37 games with the Hawks. Hunter has a PER of 15.7, which is a career high mark with his three-point percentage hitting 39.3 percent on 6.7 attempts per game. Hunter makes $21.6 million this year and is set to make $23.3 million and $24.9 million the following two seasons.
The Cavaliers also dip below the luxury tax with the move. Atlanta is expected to make another move as this trade puts them into the tax.
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Ex-Vikings GM Spielman joining Jets’ front officeEx-Vikings GM Spielman joining Jets’ front office
Former Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, who assisted the Jets in their searches for a GM and head coach, is joining the franchise as a senior adviser.
Ranking every player in the 4 Nations Face-Off: Where do Hellebuyck, Makar and Barkov land?Ranking every player in the 4 Nations Face-Off: Where do Hellebuyck, Makar and Barkov land?
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How Saquon Barkley became a linchpin for the Eagles after being discarded by the GiantsHow Saquon Barkley became a linchpin for the Eagles after being discarded by the Giants
‘It’s not easy to fight battles on your own. It’s easier to do with help and it’s important to surround yourself with a great team.’
Colorado’s Sanders: ‘I couldn’t coach pro ball’Colorado’s Sanders: ‘I couldn’t coach pro ball’
Deion Sanders, who received inquiries last month from the Cowboys for their head coaching vacancy, said he has no interest in coaching in the NFL.