An FBI investigation into the death of Colts owner Jim Irsay has begun. The investigation includes the doctor who provided Irsay with prescription pain pills and ketamine in the final months of his life, the Washington Post’s Will Hobson, Albert Samaha and Sam Fortier report. A federal grand jury subpoena is seeking information on Irsay’s death, substance abuse and his … [Read more...] about FBI Investigating Jim Irsay’s Death
Pacers, Pelicans Have Discussed Mathurin, Missi
The Pacers and Pelicans have explored various trade scenarios that would send fourth-year guard Bennedict Mathurin to New Orleans and second-year center Yves Missi to Indiana, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Fischer classifies the Mathurin/Missi possibility as an “incomplete deal framework,” but confirms that New Orleans has some interest in Mathurin, … [Read more...] about Pacers, Pelicans Have Discussed Mathurin, Missi
Central Notes: Tomlin, Cunningham, Bucks Trades, Jackson
Cavaliers forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin is likely to be promoted from his two-way deal to a standard contract but not right away, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com writes in his latest mailbag (subsciber-only story). Teammates and coaches are lobbying for it and he has the support of the front office but the organization is in no hurry to do so. The cap-strapped franchise will likely keep … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Tomlin, Cunningham, Bucks Trades, Jackson
Yves Missi Generating Most Interest On Pelicans; Pacers Explore Deal Involving Bennedict Mathurin
Yves Missi has been generating the most trade interest for the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Pacers have reportedly made calls for Missi, with the two teams discussing a framework for a deal involving Bennedict Mathurin going to the Pelicans. The Pacers are still hoping to get a greater return for Mathurin than Missi as they look … [Read more...] about Yves Missi Generating Most Interest On Pelicans; Pacers Explore Deal Involving Bennedict Mathurin
AFC Notes: Colts Kicking Competition, Texans, Titans
Colts Colts K Blake Grupe finished the season converting all 11 field goals and all 10 extra points after being signed in December. Grupe said he wanted to prove himself after arriving in Indianapolis. “I basically just tried to get here and hit the ground running, show what I’m about, show what I can do and at the end of the day just be me,” Grupe said, via Mike … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Colts Kicking Competition, Texans, Titans