Author: Fisherman1

“KD things is like shooting for a star” – Quentin Richardson on why the Mavs should focus on Cooper Flagg rather than trading him for Kevin Durant. Ever since the Dallas Mavericks secured the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft – and with it, a prime opportunity to draft Cooper Flagg – all eyes have been on how the franchise will navigate this pivotal decision. With Flagg widely regarded as a generational prospect who has already held his own against All-NBA-esque players as a teenager, the team finds themselves at a crossroads: do they build around a future…

Since departing from the Bay in 2019, Durant has yet to be paired with an organization that offered the luxuries Golden State did. Steve Kerr can be criticized like all, but we can’t ignore that he’s a winner. He’s done it as a player and coach. Kerr’s time in Golden State coincides with Hall-of-Fame talent in Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala (a sneaky Hall of Fame candidate). This Avengers-studded roster admittedly was stacked, but they always had elite defenses that didn’t get the credit they deserved. Green is one of the best defenders of…

$80M Rich Derek Carr Gets Over Retirement Blues With Next Career Step After Falling Out of Favor in New Orleans. Rewind three months: The Saints, desperate for cap space, restructured Carr’s $150 M deal, freeing up $30.9 M. Days later, he suffered a gnarly shoulder injury (Labral tear). Degenerative rotator cuff. The kind of diagnosis that turns “next season” into a myth. So Carr did what he’s always done—’audibled’. In the NFL, retirement isn’t an end—it’s a lateral pass into the great unknown. For Derek Carr, the 34-year-old quarterback who once slung spirals under the Vegas lights and the New…

If you think Mark Pope did a ‘poor coaching’ job in his debut season at Kentucky, you’re crazy. So, yes, Mark Pope, you’re crazy. Entering year two in Lexington, Pope sat down with KSR to talk through what went well for the Wildcats and what needs to change as he pushes the program closer toward championship contention — the only goal that matters every season for the blue and white. “We failed at our job last year,” he said — despite tying an all-time college basketball record for most top-15 wins while leading Kentucky to its first Sweet…

Mavs deal Cooper Flagg for disgruntled $192 million star in trade proposal. The Dallas Mavericks hold the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, but they could turn that selection into a superstar with a simple trade. Fadeaway World writer Eddie Bitar suggested a deal that would send the top selection to the Philadelphia 76ers along with Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington for Joel Embiid and two 2031 draft picks.Embiid to the Mavs? “Joel Embiid, despite injury setbacks, is still one of the league’s premier centers when he is on the court. In the 2024-25 season,…

‘I just felt right at home’: Why transfer guard Nate Pickens picked BYU and coach Kevin Young “I had some options, but I just came to the conclusion that BYU was probably the best place for me in order to get to the next level, which is my ultimate goal — to play professional basketball. I feel like BYU puts me in the best position to do that.” — BYU transfer guard Nate Pickens His wish was granted less than 24 hours later, as BYU assistant coach Brandon Dunson contacted him to gauge his interest in joining the Big…

In today’s Penn State reading room, the expectation clock keeps ticking for the Nittany Lions, who continue to get more and more preseason love from ESPN. Elsewhere, the College Football Playoff format that favored the Nittany Lions last year is gone, and Abdul Carter signed his very big contract with the New York Giants. Here’s what to know about Penn State football today.Penn State has been a spring star across multiple predictive platforms, particularly regarding its exceptional offseason retention program and its hiring of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt placed Penn State atop his post-spring rankings, counting…

Fresh off the heels of Jon Scheyer adding international prospect Dame Sarr to it’s 2025 roster. Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils strike again. This time adding 6’8, 215lbs power forward Sebastian Wilkins. Wilkins, a 2026 prospect, will reclassify to 2025 and join the Blue Devils in the fall. Wilkins currently attends Brewster Academy in New Hampshire, where he is a top 35 player in his current class and projects similar numbers in the 2025 class. Sebastian received an offer in April and visited Duke on Monday, May 5th. The Blue Devils continued their recruitment, even sending 2 to watch…

Michigan and its fans must trust the process with Bryce Underwood. Michigan fans have every reason to be excited about five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood. He’s arguably the best quarterback recruit to ever come through Ann Arbor, and his potential at the position seems almost limitless. While the expectations are lofty, it’s worth reminding ourselves that patience will be key in his development. As a true freshman adjusting to life in a loaded Big 10 conference, Underwood will likely face a steep learning curve during the 2025 season. Along with the speed and talent of collegiate football, Underwood will be…

New Blockbuster Trade Idea Sends Kevin Durant + A Center To The Lakers, Suns Get Picks and Players, Hawks Add Depth. The Lakers are always going to be among the most talked about teams in the league, but that is especially going to be true now that they have Luka Doncic. A lot of the talk is going to be around the Lakers trying to get a center to put around Doncic and LeBron James, which was a clear weakness for them in their postseason loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but what if they aim to get another star player…