The fact that Ja Morant wasn’t traded at last week’s deadline came as a bit of a surprise to him, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, who says the Grizzlies weren’t willing to accept a package similar to what Atlanta got for Trae Young. The Grizzlies talked to the Heat, Timberwolves, and Bucks about Morant, but didn’t come close to making a deal, Azarly writes. League … [Read more...] about Post-Deadline Rumors: Morant, JJJ, Bulls, Missi, Celtics
Braves Place Spencer Schwellenbach On 60-Day Injured List
Feb. 11: Schwellenbach details (video link via Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) that he felt strong throughout the offseason and had thrown off a mound four or five times without issue before experiencing discomfort right at the end of a 20-pitch bullpen session about ten days ago. He’s since undergone imaging that led to his diagnosis and 60-day IL placement. … [Read more...] about Braves Place Spencer Schwellenbach On 60-Day Injured List
Falcons Make Three Coaching Hires, Retain Two More
Yesterday, the Falcons announced decisions on four positions on their coaching staff. They announced that inside linebackers coach Barrett Ruud and defensive assistant John Timu would be retained and that LaTroy Lewis and Ricky Manning Jr. had been hired as assistant defensive line coach and assistant defensive backs/nickels coach, respectively. In addition to being retained, … [Read more...] about Falcons Make Three Coaching Hires, Retain Two More
Vikings & Kirk Cousins Open To Reunion, Return To Falcons Also Possible
Alec Lewis and Ben Goessling both report that veteran QB Kirk Cousins would be open to returning to the Vikings next season. They both add there’s mutual interest from the Vikings as well, as long as the circumstances align. Lewis notes Cousins will be evaluating the opportunity for playing time as much as anything else. Mike Garafolo reports that the door to a return to … [Read more...] about Vikings & Kirk Cousins Open To Reunion, Return To Falcons Also Possible
James Pearce Rammed Ex-WNBA Girlfriend’s Car & Struck Police Officer, Per Arrest Report
ESPN’s Marc Raimondi has obtained the arrest report for Falcons DE James Pearce, who was booked on five charges from an incident on Saturday in Miami and released Sunday night on bond. The victim in the complaint, Rickea Jackson of the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA, said she was driving on Saturday morning when she saw Pearce following her. They had dated for three years but … [Read more...] about James Pearce Rammed Ex-WNBA Girlfriend’s Car & Struck Police Officer, Per Arrest Report