Report: Suns also still in talks with Mikal Bridges on contract extension — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Between Bridges and Ayton, the Suns have not locked up their young stars this offseason.

Report: Suns also still in talks with Mikal Bridges on contract extension — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Roberts: NBA Players’ union has not agreed to docking pay of unvaccinated due to local mandates — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

“Not being vaccinated — because it’s not mandatory — in and of itself should not lead to any discipline.”

Roberts: NBA Players’ union has not agreed to docking pay of unvaccinated due to local mandates — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Why the SF Giants chose Logan Webb for NLDS Game 1 — East Bay Times

SAN FRANCISCO — After pitching the Giants to a National League West title with a stellar performance in the regular season finale, right-hander Logan Webb will start Game 1 of the NLDS on Friday. Manager Gabe Kapler announced Wednesday that Webb, and not All-Star right-hander Kevin Gausman, will start Game 1 of the NLDS on…

Why the SF Giants chose Logan Webb for NLDS Game 1 — East Bay Times

Golden Knights, Avalanche appear to be teams to beat in West — The Denver Post

The Vegas Golden Knights have made deep playoff runs in three of their four years and are used to being looked at as the team to beat in the Western Conference. Advancing in the postseason, though, is not going to satisfy a young franchise that lost in the Stanley Cup Final in its inaugural season…

Golden Knights, Avalanche appear to be teams to beat in West — The Denver Post

Report: NBA teams won’t save on luxury tax if unvaccinated players miss games due to local mandates — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

Nets star Kyrie Irving, who’s reportedly unvaccinated, refused to say whether he’ll be eligible for Brooklyn home games.

Report: NBA teams won’t save on luxury tax if unvaccinated players miss games due to local mandates — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

After just missing playoffs, Billy Beane, David Forst and Bob Melvin discuss Oakland A’s uncertain future — Red Bluff Daily News

Bob Melvin has charted 11 Oakland A’s teams through the baseball season. Six of those teams have made the postseason. Three have finished in last place in the American League West. This year’s squad, he said, was the only one he projected to make the postseason that ended up missing out. “My particular viewpoint of…

After just missing playoffs, Billy Beane, David Forst and Bob Melvin discuss Oakland A’s uncertain future — Red Bluff Daily News

LeBron James’ fifth ring will require Anthony Davis to play like MVP — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

For the Lakers to win another ring, Anthony Davis’ skills at center are needed on both ends of the court.

LeBron James’ fifth ring will require Anthony Davis to play like MVP — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports

The Lakers have recovered from their bubble title burnout — Press Enterprise

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The Lakers have recovered from their bubble title burnout — Press Enterprise

Angry NBA star ‘couldn’t believe’ LeBron’s vax stance — FOX SPORTS

NBA star Enes Kanter “couldn’t believe it” when LeBron James said he wouldn’t advocate for the Covid-19 vaccine despite being fully vaccinated.

Angry NBA star ‘couldn’t believe’ LeBron’s vax stance — FOX SPORTS

Angels GM Perry Minasian looks for answers to poor pitching, injuries as he plans for 2022 — Whittier Daily News

ANAHEIM — On the first day of the offseason, Perry Minasian said the Angels are about to undergo a thorough review of everything they did in a disappointing 2021, from the way players performed to the way they were coached to the reasons they ended up injured. The Angels general manager said on Monday it…

Angels GM Perry Minasian looks for answers to poor pitching, injuries as he plans for 2022 — Whittier Daily News

Celtics Unveil Surprising Starting Five For First Preseason Game Vs. Magic — NESN.com

The Boston Celtics return to action Monday night for their first preseason game of the year. Ahead of their tip-off with the Orlando Magic, head coach Ime Udoka revealed the starting lineup. As anticipated, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart are among the first unit, with Robert Williams assuming a role as their starting […]

Celtics Unveil Surprising Starting Five For First Preseason Game Vs. Magic — NESN.com