There was a time when the July 4 weekend had the Miami Heat in scramble mode. That, in particular, was the case in 2016, when the Heat put free-agency negotiations with Dwyane Wade on hold once Kevin Durant announced on July 4 he was leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder, sending Pat Riley and Micky Arison…
Heat still with plenty to accomplish after July 4 NBA free-agency lull — The Denver Post
Moments earlier, as Jorge López made his way slowly off the mound, Adley Rutschman did what he always does. He waited for the Orioles right-hander, put his arm around him and helped him to the dugout after López allowed his third homer in the last four days. Rutschman takes it upon himself to pick up…
Adley Rutschman comes up clutch in 9th inning before Orioles walk-off Rangers, 7-6, on hit by pitch in 10th on July Fourth — The Denver Post
The Rudy Gobert trade to the Timberwolves is expected to be made official this week, with a press conference to follow. At that point, the spotlight will be placed firmly on one of the game’s best centers, who is coming to Minnesota to help lift the Timberwolves from playoff team to potential NBA title contender.…
An ode to Patrick Beverley and Jarred Vanderbilt, who re-routed the Timberwolves onto a path to success — Twin Cities
“Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.”
Jeanie Buss Tweet has fans nostalgic for Kobe, wondering if/how it applies to Kyrie Irving — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The view from left field 