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Grizzlies Swap Ja Morant for $109 Million Star in Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea

9 hours ago | si.com | Logan Struck

The Memphis Grizzlies were swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the loss was made even worse when star point guard Ja Morant went down with a hip contusion in Game 3, sidelining him for the rest of the series. Even with an underwhelming end to their 2024-25 campaign, the Grizzlies are likely still planning to build around Morant.
Domantas Sabonis Makes Big Personal Announcement on Thursday

11 hours ago | si.com | Logan Struck

The Sacramento Kings are in the early stages of a busy offseason, as the franchise is expected to make big changes under new general manager Scott Perry. The Kings are coming off another underwhelming season, finishing 40-42 and missing out on the playoffs, and now they are expected to scour the trade market for roster upgrades.
Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes Makes Incredible Defensive Play

12 hours ago | si.com | Dominic Campbell

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes showed why he's one of the best defensive players at his position in the latest game vs. the Houston Astros at PNC Park. The Pirates trailed the Astros 4-1 in the top of the fifth inning with one out. Right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller took on third baseman Isaac Paredes, who chopped a slider away down the third base line.
Chicago Sports Network Available On Comcast Xfinity Friday

13 hours ago | si.com | Jack Ankony

CHICAGO – About eight months after launching, Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) has reached an agreement with Comcast Xfinity. Chicago White Sox, Bulls and Blackhawks games will be available to Xfinity customers beginning Friday. CHSN will air on channel 200 through Comcast's Ultimate TV package. Friday's game between the White Sox and Kansas City Royals at 6:40 p.m. CT marks the first live game on CHSN and Comcast since the deal came to fruition.
Jack's Take: Javier Báez Still Moves The Needle In Chicago

14 hours ago | si.com | Jack Ankony

CHICAGO – There's not much excitement at Rate Field most days. Tim Elko's walk-off on Thursday provided some for the 11,630 in attendance. But the White Sox are still just 20-43. Summer weather has arrived late, if at all. Attendance is down so much that fans who buy upper-deck seats are redirected to the 100-level during many games.
Pirates Honor Fans Following Rain Delay

14 hours ago | si.com | Dominic Campbell

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates honored their fans, after they sat through a long delay in their most recent game. The Pirates and Houston Astros originally had a scheduled first pitch for 6:40 p.m. at PNC Park on June 5, but storms and heavy rain through the Pittsburgh area forced a rain delay. First pitch moved up three hours and 20 minutes to 10:00 p.m. before both teams got a chance to play, the longest rain delay for the Pirates this season.
Kevin Durant’s Future in Flux as Toronto Raptors See Odds Movement

14 hours ago | si.com | Aaron Rose

Kevin Durant is expected to be traded this offseason, and the Toronto Raptors are starting to draw some attention, at least from oddsmakers. Toronto has moved from +10,000 to +3,000 on DraftKings Sportsbook to be Durant’s next team. That gives the Raptors an implied 3% chance, up from about 1% a month ago. The current favorites to land Durant are the Houston Rockets (+250), Minnesota Timberwolves (+425), New York Knicks (+600), and San Antonio Spurs (+700), respectively.
NBA Insider Reveals Toronto Raptors’ Plans for a Potential Big Offseason Move

14 hours ago | si.com | Aaron Rose

The Toronto Raptors are starting to make noise ahead of what could be a pivotal summer. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, Toronto has begun exploring the trade market and is quietly showing signs of interest in making moves this offseason. “I’m starting to hear a lot of buzz about Toronto,” Fischer said on a YouTube live stream Thursday.
Josh Allen not enough to lift Bills' offensive triplets over AFC rivals in SI ranking

14 hours ago | si.com | Ralph Ventre

Quarterback Josh Allen willed the Buffalo Bills to victory on most occasions last year, and the NFL took notice. Thanks to the reigning NFL MVP, the five-time defending AFC East champion Bills are strongest at the most-impactful position on the field heading towards the 2025 season. After Allen, however, Buffalo's offense has a perceived weakness at the skill positions. Identifying and ranking each team's offensive "triplets," Sports Illustrated tabbed four AFC teams in front of the Bills.
Detroit Tigers Expecting Massive Crowds For Huge Series at Comerica Park Against Cubs

14 hours ago | si.com | Michael Brauner

The Detroit Tigers are hosting one of the most anticipated weekend series at Comerica Park starting Friday that fans in the city have seen in some time. With the best record in Major League Baseball, the Tigers get set to welcome the Chicago Cubs into the Motor City for the weekend as the are Cubs off to a tremendous start of their own.