The Celtics’ championship core isn’t going anywhere. Fresh off winning the 2024 NBA title, Boston made two key transactions Monday. The Celtics signed star forward Jayson Tatum and guard Derrick White each to extensions. Both were eligible to ink new deals on July 1, and GM Brad Stevens wasted no time locking in two key […]
NFL analyst predicts change to Baltimore Ravens offense with Derrick Henry
The Baltimore Ravens’ splashiest offseason addition was signing Derrick Henry to a two-year contract. Now, one of the NFL’s best running teams features one of the most dominant running backs of this generation. Sports Illustrated’s Connor Orr believes Henry’s presence will boost the Ravens’ offense and slightly impact Lamar Jackson’s statistical output. In a column […]
What happened to Derrick White? Celtics guard breaks tooth after scary face injury in 2024 NBA Finals
For a moment, it looked like the Celtics would have to close their NBA Finals series against the Mavericks without Derrick White. In the second quarter of Game 5, White went to make a hustle play and dove on the ground for a loose ball. Mavericks center Dereck Lively II fell on top of him, […]
Derrick Henry landing spots: Cowboys, Vikings among possible destinations for former Titans RB in free agency
Between low-cost deals for free agents and the lack of long-term deals for Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, or Tony Pollard, running backs got the raw end of the 2023 offseason. The start of this year’s free agency period on Monday had a much different tune. Running backs flew off the board, from D’Andre Swift and […]
Chess and the NBA: Derrick Rose will play anyone, anywhere, any time in the league's popular pastime
If you happen to come early enough to a Grizzlies game to see Derrick Rose walking into an arena, chances are that he will be holding a small Louis Vuitton case tucked under his arm. The case contains one of Rose’s passions, which he will share instantly if prompted. “Do you play?” Rose asks, revealing […]