Lorenzo Reyna

California, Santa Maria

NFL Writer at Heavy

Freelance Reporter at Pro Football Network

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Articles

Shattered Jaylen Brown makes 'tough' Jayson Tatum admission after Game 4 loss

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Lorenzo Reyna |Nish Patel

The Boston Celtics are dealing with more than watching their consecutive NBA title hopes implode. Boston watched Jayson Tatum leave in discomforting fashion Monday during the NBA playoffs. The scene left Jaylen Brown shattered, then making a “tough” admission. Tatum left during the fourth quarter with a painful injury. The Celtics star and world champion clutched his leg on the floor, showing visible pain against the New York Knicks. Multiple trainers helped him off the Madison Square Garden floor.
Nico Harrison's wild reaction to NBA Draft lottery result is pure gold

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Lorenzo Reyna |Nish Patel

Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison emerged as a hated figure in his city. Harrison became the man responsible for the Luka Doncic February trade. But his wild reaction following the 2025 NBA Draft lottery became pure gold. Harrison's Mavs now own the top overall pick of the June draft. Dallas emerged as the biggest winners on draft lottery night. The GM wasn't in Chicago for the event.
Saints lure new QB in following Derek Carr’s sudden retirement

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | Lorenzo Reyna

Dekkers earns a chance to take over for a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback in Carr. However, Dekkers once backed up a high-profile passer before that QB played in the Super Bowl. Dekkers began his collegiate career with the Iowa State Cyclones for the Class of 2020. Iowa State was led by a young Brock Purdy during that time.
Saints lure new QB in following Derek Carr's sudden retirement

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Lorenzo Reyna |Nish Patel

The New Orleans Saints suddenly witnessed the quarterback room leave a spot open. Derek Carr pulled the stunner, announcing his retirement from the Saints Saturday morning. New Orleans moved quick to nab a new QB Monday. Saints reporter Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football revealed who the franchise has lined up. All to fill the spot vacated by Carr. “Saints also intend to sign undrafted rookie QB Hunter Dekkers, pending a physical, per source,” Triplett posted on X.
Dwayne Wade sends reminder after Jazz heartbreaking lottery fall

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | Lorenzo Reyna

Wade still has a rebuild on his hands. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report reminded that the Jazz have had a rough few years post Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. Utah endured the league’s worst record and still fell to No. 5. Wade, again, brought up how being No. 5 has delivered success before. Except Utah’s last fifth pick Dante Exum dealt with injuries and eventually left the franchise through free agency. Utah will attempt new luck at No. 5. But who could become available at that spot?
Central California 3-Star 2026 WR Tyree Sams reacts to Cal offer

2 days ago | 247sports.com | Lorenzo Reyna

Tyree Sams of Fresno (Calif.) region powerhouse Clovis North has witnessed an uptick in his recruitment. Especially after showcasing his speed in front of coaches. Now the California Golden Bears are making a run at the dynamic slot wide receiver. Cal emerged as the first Atlantic Coast Conference opportunity for the 2026 prospect on Monday. Sams is best known for blazing the 100-meter dash in an astonishing 10.47 seconds – making him one of the nation's fastest runners.
Clayton Kershaw set for first Dodgers start of 2025 after injury return

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Lorenzo Reyna |Nish Patel

Clayton Kershaw watched other Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers start on the mound for nearly a year. The southpaw pitcher is now closing in on his long-awaited 2025 start. Kershaw can re-insert himself back into the starting rotation, per Sonja Chen of MLB.com. The left-handed thrower underwent two different surgeries that halted his '25 debut. Kershaw endured foot and knee surgery back on Nov. 7, 2024. Retirement chatter surfaced for Kershaw, though, in February.
Dodgers trade for Blue Jays outfielder amid Tommy Edman injury

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | Lorenzo Reyna

The Los Angeles Dodgers swiftly needed to address the Tommy Edman injury Monday. Los Angeles has rolled without the utility star for nearly a month. Edman is showing no signs of coming back soon — sparking a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. The defending world champs struck a deal with the American League franchise, the Dodgers X account shared. L.A. acquires outfielder Steward Berroa in exchange for cash considerations. Unfortunately Edman continues to deal with a nagging ankle injury.
Dodgers trade for Blue Jays outfielder amid Tommy Edman injury

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Lorenzo Reyna |Nish Patel

The Los Angeles Dodgers swiftly needed to address the Tommy Edman injury Monday. Los Angeles has rolled without the utility star for nearly a month. Edman is showing no signs of coming back soon — sparking a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. The defending world champs struck a deal with the American League franchise, the Dodgers X account shared. L.A. acquires outfielder Steward Berroa in exchange for cash considerations. Unfortunately Edman continues to deal with a nagging ankle injury.
New Orleans makes first roster move in wake of Derek Carr retirement

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Lorenzo Reyna |Nish Patel

The New Orleans Saints watched Derek Carr bequeath a roster spot Saturday. Carr shocked the NFL world by retiring. Now the franchise made their first roster move Monday in the wake of Carr's departure. New Orleans isn't adding a quarterback to replace Carr, however. The Saints instead signed veteran wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, with ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler revealing the news. Carr faced a conflict with his shoulder surgery.