With the AFC North now settled (in rather dramatic fashion), the 2025 regular season is in the books. Following their decisions to shelve Brock Bowers and Maxx Crosby, the Raiders secured the No. 1 overall pick. After entering Week 17 in that slot, the Giants — as they did in 2024 — slipped out of the top two thanks to a late-season win. Big Blue’s victories over the Raiders … [Read more...] about Updated 2026 NFL Draft Order
G Leaguers Making Cases For NBA Promotions
Over the past 10 days, several players have earned promotions to either standard or two-way contracts. Several more transactions will be coming this week, as January 5 marks the first day clubs can sign players to standard 10-day contracts and Jan. 7 is the final day in which players who have non-guaranteed salaries (including two-ways) can be waived before their deals become … [Read more...] about G Leaguers Making Cases For NBA Promotions
Central Notes: Mathurin, Cunningham, Bickerstaff, Potter
Bennedict Mathurin is expected to miss some time for the Pacers as he works to come back from a right thumb sprain and turf toe, writes Scott Agness of the Fieldhouse Files (Twitter link). “When we’re down numbers, it becomes more challenging, but we’ve gotten some guys back,” said coach Rick Carlisle before Sunday’s game. “But now Mathurin’s out for a while.” Michael Scotto of … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Mathurin, Cunningham, Bickerstaff, Potter
Colts GM Chris Ballard & HC Shane Steichen Officially Returning In 2026
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Colts GM Chris Ballard and HC Shane Steichen are both officially returning for the 2026 season. Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon is scheduled to meet with reporters on Monday to explain the decision and what’s next for the team from here. The Colts got off to a 7-1 record and were one of the best teams in football before finishing out the … [Read more...] about Colts GM Chris Ballard & HC Shane Steichen Officially Returning In 2026
Pacers Lose Key Piece Indefinitely Amid Career Season
As the old saying goes: when it rains, it pours. Without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton in the fold, the Indiana Pacers (6-29) have struggled immensely this season, as was expected. However, they’re now set to be without another key backcourt piece, which would put a damper on their ability to turn their season around. Pacers Lose Bennedict Mathurin To Injury Amid Career … [Read more...] about Pacers Lose Key Piece Indefinitely Amid Career Season