Stadium News
Breaking News from the Bench to the Bleachers
Austin Reaves will have options from coast-to-coast as he hits free agency this summer. The Los Angeles Lakers star Reaves has known interest from both the Utah Jazz and the Atlanta Hawks, according to a report Tuesday by Dan Woike and Sam Amick of The Athletic. The report further notes that Reaves could command roughly … The post Austin Reaves is being linked to 2 teams in free agency appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Pirates-Colorado Rockies game sparked another debate over baseball’s unwritten rules. Pirates ace Paul Skenes got the start against the Rockies at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. and was absolutely magical. He took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and ended up going eight shutout innings and striking out 10 batters as Pittsburgh beat … The post Rockies player pulls a controversial move on Paul Skenes appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Deandre Ayton might end up being a one-and-done in L.A. The Los Angeles Lakers center Ayton could potentially opt out of his contract with the team to test free agency this summer, Dan Woike and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported on Tuesday. The report notes that Ayton may try to find a bigger payday, … The post Notable update emerges on Deandre Ayton’s future appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Bob Myers is back working in an NBA front office (sort of). The former NBA Executive of the Year Myers has landed a major role with the Philadelphia 76ers, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Tuesday. Myers will be tasked with leading the 76ers’ search for a new head of basketball operations and will be … The post Bob Myers lands a big role with 1 new NBA team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Philadelphia 76ers are shaking up the snow globe … but not quite entirely. Philadelphia has decided to fire president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Tuesday. Charania does add though that the 76ers will be keeping head coach Nick Nurse in his position. The move comes as the 76ers … The post 76ers make major decisions on Daryl Morey, Nick Nurse appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Chicago Bears will not be able to get off their Sandy Cheeks jokes this season. Chicago announced on Monday that they are placing rookie wide receiver Squirrel White on the reserve/retired list. White is apparently retiring at the age of 22. A Birmingham, Ala. native, White played three years in college at Tennessee, appearing … The post Bears rookie with an awesome name abruptly decides to retire appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Caris LeVert had no love for his former teammate Donovan Mitchell this week. LeVert and the Detroit Pistons played Monday against Mitchell and the Cavaliers in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series. In the final seconds of the first quarter at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, LeVert got disrespectful with Mitchell. The 29-year-old Mitchell … The post Caris LeVert taunts Donovan Mitchell during Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Mets are now hoping that a 21-year-old can somehow be their savior. New York is calling up their top outfield prospect AJ Ewing, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported on Monday. Sammon notes that Ewing, who plays primarily in center field, is the organization’s best position-player prospect in the minor leagues. Ewing, … The post Mets pull a desperate move amid their nightmare season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Aday Mara’s draft stock continues to rise. The former Michigan star Mara posted some absolutely insane measurements this week at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Ill. Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress reports that Mara measured 7-foot-3 barefoot and 260 pounds. Mara also checked in with a wingspan of 7-foot-6 and a standing reach of … The post Aday Mara had the most absurd measurements at the NBA Combine appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Joel Embiid’s grievances with the Philadelphia 76ers continue to pile up. The 76ers star Embiid was not happy with the team over the February decision to trade away guard Jared McCain, Tony Jones of The Athletic reported on Monday. Jones notes that Embiid particularly disagreed with how the 76ers traded McCain without getting back a … The post Report: Joel Embiid was not happy with 1 trade by the 76ers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The legal troubles continue for one retired former Dunk Contest champion. Ex-NBA swingman Desmond Mason is behind bars this week after being arrested on May 7 in Oklahoma City, Okla. on a charge of felony theft of property (stemming from a warrant in Texas). News9.com in Oklahoma City reports that a couple claims they commissioned … The post Former NBA Slam Dunk champion gets arrested again appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Victor Wembanyama briefly lost his cool on Sunday and paid the price for it. The San Antonio Spurs star center Wembanyama was ejected from Sunday’s Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves for throwing a wild elbow at Timberwolves big man Naz Reid. In the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., Wembanyama secured an … The post Victor Wembanyama gets ejected from Game 4 for elbowing Naz Reid appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
New York Knicks fans clearly still travel very well. The Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday with a convincing 144-114 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. New York’s win secured a 4-0 series sweep of the 76ers and put them in the ECF for the second … The post Philadelphia reporter gets completely swarmed by Knicks fans after Game 4 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
LaMelo Ball appears to be continuing the family tradition. The Charlotte Hornets star Ball and his partner Analicia Chaves announced to People Magazine over the weekend that they recently welcomed a baby son. Their son was born in January of this year and is named LaOne. Chaves also shared in a post to Instagram for … The post LaMelo Ball gives an unusual name to his baby son appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Joel Embiid is still looking for the first conference finals berth of his NBA career, but he is apparently not sweating it one bit. Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers were embarrassed in Game 4 of their second-round series against the New York Knicks on Sunday. They lost 144-114 in front of their home crowd at … The post Joel Embiid has curious comments after 76ers’ season-ending loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Draymond Green is trying to play the victim card … in a situation that he himself created. The Golden State Warriors star Green spoke out over the weekend after causing a stir earlier in the week by insulting Charles Barkley. Green was making a guest appearance on ESPN’s “Inside the NBA” and took a largely … The post Draymond Green plays the victim with latest comments about Charles Barkley drama appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Dennis Schroder was flopping around like a fish out of water during Saturday’s game. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard Schroder went viral in Saturday’s Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons for a generational flop. In the fourth quarter at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, Schroder was defending Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins in the backcourt. Jenkins extended … The post Dennis Schroder had the craziest flop of the NBA playoffs appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are both insisting that there is nothing to see here. Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Saturday that there are no internal issues between Brown and the Celtics. Amick noted that both a Celtics team source and a source close to Brown denied that there were any problems between … The post Notable update emerges on the Jaylen Brown-Celtics relationship appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Pedro Avila did not exactly keep things family-friendly this week. Avila, a pitcher in the Cleveland Guardians organization, was on the mound Thursday for the Triple-A affiliate Columbus Clippers during their game against the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs). In the fifth inning at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa, Avila made … The post Guardians’ minor leaguer did the most out-of-pocket celebration appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Giannis Antetokounmpo might be out on at least half the league if the latest report about him is to be believed. The disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo is believed to want to play for a true title contender, Sam Amick and Eric Nehm of The Athletic reported Saturday. Additionally, Antetokounmpo is believed to prefer staying … The post Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo is prioritizing 2 things with a new team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Even Victor Wembanyama is not a fan of Arsenal’s haramball. Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to victory in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The seven-footer dropped a monster 39 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks as the Spurs prevailed by a final score of 115-108 at … The post Victor Wembanyama takes a shot at Arsenal FC after Game 3 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The vultures may already be circling for Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The Houston Rockets could potentially be an “aggressive” suitor for Mitchell this offseason, Tim MacMahon of ESPN said this week on the “Howdy Partners” show. MacMahon noted that the Rockets will have a lot of assets this summer with which to pursue Mitchell … The post Donovan Mitchell is being linked to 1 prominent team in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Brandon Lockridge was forced to exit Friday’s game after suffering a very scary injury. Lockridge and the Milwaukee Brewers were playing at home on Friday against the New York Yankees. In the fourth inning at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisc., the Brewers left fielder Lockridge was in hot pursuit of a foul ball off … The post Brewers’ Brandon Lockridge suffers a frightening injury slamming into concrete barrier appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Knicks are feeling themselves right now in the NBA playoffs. New York took a commanding 3-0 series lead on Friday with a win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3. They prevailed on the road at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. by a final score of 108-94. One particular moment by … The post Josh Hart, Jeremy Sochan do a drug-themed gesture in Knicks’ Game 3 win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
