Jets trade QB Zach Wilson to Broncos

The New York Jets have traded quarterback Zach Wilson and a seventh-round draft pick to the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced the trade on Tuesday, confirming multiple Monday reports. The Jets will receive a sixth-round pick in return and will reportedly pay part of Wilson’s $5.5 million salary next season. Wilson joins the Broncos after … Read more

76ers guard Tyrese Maxey named NBA’s Most Improved Player after breakout All-Star campaign

Tyrese Maxey’s scorching start to the NBA season has earned MVP chants from an appreciative Philadelphia crowd. While his standout season didn’t secure the MVP trophy, it did land him some hardware. The NBA announced Tuesday that Maxey is the winner of the league’s Most Improved Player award. The Philadelphia 76ers guard earned the honor … Read more

Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard returning from 9-game absence for Game 2 vs. Mavericks

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard is available for Tuesday’s playoff game against the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Tyronn Lue confirmed his status to reporters Tuesday evening. “He’s checked every box, and the medical’s doing a great job just making sure he checks those boxes,” Lue said. “We’re never putting a guy on the floor … Read more

76ers G Tyrese Maxey named NBA’s Most Improved Player for breakout All-Star campaign

Tyrese Maxey’s scorching start to the NBA season earned MVP chants from an appreciative Philadelphia crowd. While his standout season didn’t secure the MVP trophy, it did land him some hardware. The NBA announced Tuesday that Maxey is the winner of the league’s Most Improved Player award. The Philadelphia 76ers guard earned the honor over … Read more

Jerry Jones taking blame, staying patient on contract extensions with Dak Prescott, other stars

Jerry Jones isn’t upset that the Dallas Cowboys haven’t signed Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb or Micah Parsons to long-term extensions this offseason. In fact, he’s taking all of the blame for the lack of movement. “If you’ve got trouble with when the timing is around here, it’s because I’m not ready to go,” Jones said … Read more

Bulls assistant Chris Fleming will not return to coaching staff; Maurice Cheeks to shift roles

Bulls assistant Chris Fleming will not return to coaching staff; Maurice Cheeks to shift roles originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bulls assistant coach Chris Fleming will not return to head coach Billy Donovan’s staff with the Bulls, according to Bulls PR. Assistant coach Maurice Cheeks will also move off his full-time role on the … Read more

Pelicans star Zion Williamson thinks it’s ‘realistic’ he can return from hamstring injury during playoffs

Though he’s been sidelined again due to an injury, Zion Williamson doesn’t think he’ll be out for long. Williamson, who went down with a hamstring injury in their first play-in tournament game last week, thinks it’s “realistic” he can return to the court sooner rather than later. “That is absolutely realistic,” he said, via ESPN’s … Read more