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The Houston Rockets’ brass has drawn a good bit of criticism this offseason for a lack of activity. Understandably, as we’ve seen other teams make moves, either to load up and bolster their roster or to set themselves up for future flexibility, as in the case of the Oklahoma City Thunder. We haven’t seen that […]
The Chicago Cubs certainly did not sign Alex Bregman to a 5-year, $175 million deal with his current version in mind. This season, Bregman has been subpar at best. With the Cubs already dealing with inconsistencies, the team needs Bregman’s bat. However, on Sunday, he appeared to lack intent when running the basepaths. As the […] The post Alex Bregman Opens Up on Health Concerns After Cubs Broadcasters Lash Out Over Lackluster Efforts appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Houston Astros SS Jeremy Pena showed up to Daikin Park today and reported some “left leg discomfort” according to manager Joe Espada. As a result, Pena was kept out of tonight’s 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins. After the game, Espada announced Pena would be placed on the 10-day IL with a “mild calf strain”. […]
Wheewwwww. Everyone relax, have your drink of choice, and take a deep breath. It may not feel like it, but the Twins did, indeed, win that game. Things were actually going quite well for 90% of this game. Let’s start on the mound where Zebby Matthews delivered another very solid start. I remain a bit […]
The Twins came into Monday Night leading the American League in runs scored for the month of June. Unfortunately for the Astros, they kept the hot bats going, launching multiple homeruns in a 5-4 win before an announced crowd of 22,969. Royce Lewis and Victor Caratini would go back-to-back with solo blasts in the 4th […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (42-44) will wear their City Connect uniforms tonight as they open a week-long, six-game homestand with the first of three games against the visiting Minnesota Twins (40-45). RHP Peter Lambert (6-4, 3.28 ERA), who’s won four straight decisions, will open the homestand for Houston opposite RHP Zebby Matthews (3-5, 4.56 […]
C.J. Stroud may be the presumed long-term franchise quarterback for the Houston Texans, but that would require a long-term deal.
First Pitch (CT): 7:10 PMTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN/830 WCCO/102.9 The Wolf /Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: Crawfish Boxes After taking a series from the Colorado Rockies, the Twins are heading to Houston to face the Astros. An up-and-down season has Astros in a similar spot as the Twins: just below .500 and fighting to cement themselves in […]
Jaguars Jaguars HC Liam Coen commented on TE Brenton Strange‘s new contract, given that the former second-round pick is playing a big role in the team’s offense at just 25 years old. “As our offense continues to evolve, Brenton’s role will evolve with it. He sets the tone as a run blocker and plays a […] The post AFC Notes: Brenton Strange Contract, C.J. Stroud, Jaguars, Texans appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Indianapolis Colts could miss out on the playoffs if Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer's take on the Houston Texans comes true.
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The Rockets are extending an $8.01MM qualifying offer to forward Tari Eason, making him a restricted free agent, Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports tweets. This confirms Iko’s report over the weekend that Houston was likely to give Eason his QO. Eason’s cap hold will be roughly $17.03MM, but Houston projects to be well over the […]
The Los Angeles Lakers have already had a busy offseason, recently signing Austin Reaves to a massive contract extension as rumors swirl about the future of LeBron James. Now, Lakers guard Marcus Smart has made a big decision affecting his potential future with the franchise. “Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart is declining his $5.4M […] The post Marcus Smart declining $5.4 million Lakers option opens door to potential Rockets move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Marcus Smart had a solid first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he may not be running it back.
With 2026 free agency negotiations set to open Tuesday, the landscape of the NBA has already shifted dramatically. The Miami Heat emerged as winners of the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes, acquiring the All-NBA forward in a blockbuster trade. The Charlotte Hornets have also been among the most active teams, trading away LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges […] The post Rockets linked to Kawhi Leonard in transaction rumors appeared first on ClutchFans .
After being ousted in the first round of the playoffs for a second consecutive year, the Houston Rockets are evaluating […]
After being ousted in the first round of the playoffs for a second year in a row, the Houston Rockets are evaluating all aspects of their roster. Now they know exactly where point guard Fred VanVleet stands entering the 2026-27 season. VanVleet has opted into his $25 million contract for the upcoming campaign, via Shams […] The post Rockets’ Fred VanVleet makes $25 million contract decision appeared first on ClutchPoints .
None of the 30 players selected in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft are now on the team they started their careers with.
The Los Angeles Lakers need Marcus Smart’s point of attack defense, but the rival Rockets are preparing a serious bid to steal him in free agency.
After missing the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn ACL, veteran point guard Fred VanVleet is ready to run it back with the Houston Rockets.
Rockets guard Fred VanVleet is picking up his $25MM player option for the upcoming season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). VanVleet missed the entire 2025/26 season with a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee. He suffered the injuries in a workout during a team retreat to the […]
Lately I have had several ideas about what piece I wanted to write next. For instance, is Ime Udoka this current Rockets’ version of Don Cheaney, Del Harris, Mark Jackson, or Tom Thibodeau? All guys who changed the trajectory of teams that would eventually become champions under the next head coach that took their place. […]
The Hall of Fame Index was first published in 201o. It had been in the works for nearly a decade at that point. The whole point was to establish a systematic way of looking at Hall of Fame candidates and those already in the Hall of Fame. At its best, it measures fitness for the […]
Before the NFL closed one door, Brendan Sorsby thought another might still open. Now, after being denied entry into the NFL’s supplemental draft and shut out of the CFL for this season, the former Texas Tech QB has been left searching for any real path back onto a football field. That search may have just […] The post “Welcome”: Billionaire Owner Offers Brendan Sorsby His Last Resort to Play Professional Football appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The annual flurry of activity that is the MLB trade deadline is now just a month away, and for teams residing in the gray area between buying and selling, decision time is fast approaching.