Larry Brown Sports Few quarterbacks know what it takes to adapt to Bruce Arians’ offense like Carson Palmer does. January 13

Fadeaway World A couple of weeks ago, we finally had our first trade of the 2019-20 NBA season. Jordan Clarkson was traded to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Dante Exum and 2 second-round picks and this trade looks to be a win-win for both sides. Clarkson wasn’t in the plans for the Cleveland Cavaliers and they would have let him walk in free agency. January 06

SI Six months ago, Masai Ujiri celebrated Toronto’s first NBA championship. Is it possible—possible—that six months from now Ujiri and the Raptors could be celebrating another one? January 06

Fadeaway World Let’s face it, although the New York Knicks may be estimated by Forbes as the most lucrative market and highest valued franchise, the ball club is nowhere near perfection. January 06

Total Pro Sports Skip Bayless loves to hear himself talk, and he certainly loves to fantasize about things that will never happen in his lifetime. January 06

It's Game 7 Are the Lakers trading Kyle Kuzma to the Chicago Bulls? That is the question people are asking after Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka expressed interest in upgrading the team’s roster. January 06

12 Up It was only a matter of time before the Houston Rockets realized that trading for Russell Westbrook was a mistake. Despite their 21-10 start to the year, the Rockets have struggled to find success when Westbrook is on the court, and now they're reportedly open to moving him. Though it might be hard to ship him out considering his massive contract, there are at least a few teams that could be convinced because, well, they aren't the most efficiently-run organizations in the NBA. December 27

CBS Sports LeBron James is arguably the greatest basketball player to ever live, but if you were going to nitpick a so-called "weakness" in his game, at least relatively speaking, and especially early in his career, it would be his shooting. Again, take this in context. The guy is basically an alien in every other facet of the game. As a shooter, he's merely pretty good by NBA standards -- 34 percent from 3-point range this season, which is the same mark he has for his career. December 27

Sportsnaut The Raiders finished up their home schedule in Oakland this past Sunday. It’s a game that culminated in an ugly scene as Jon Gruden and Co. prepare to relocate to Las Vegas. December 27

USA Today NFL commissioner Roger Goodell believes in escalating punishment when cheaters in his league keep breaking the same rule. That’s what happened earlier this season when recidivist headhunter Vontaze Burfict of the Oakland Raiders took aim on Colts tight end Jack Doyle’s cranium and was suspended the rest of the season. And it’s what should happen now with the New England Patriots. December 27

Total Pro Sports The Golden State Warriors might be done right now, but they are certainly not out of challenging for championships in the future. December 05

Pop Culture Cam Newton is done for the rest of the season as he was recently placed on injured reserve for a foot injury. And it looks like he's ready to move on from the Carolina Panthers and join a new team in 2020. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Newton is open to being traded from the Panthers and playing for the Chicago Bears if they are in the market for a quarterback. With Newton being owned $19 million next season, which is not guaranteed, the Panthers could trade Newton and save that money. November 19

Black Sports Online It appears someone on the Oklahoma City Thunder paid Teanna Trump for a service but didn’t pay up. November 19

Fadeaway World Anthony Davis is unquestionably one of the best big men in the league. His size and skills are almost unmatched in his position, and many regard him as a top 5 player in the NBA. November 19

Complex As we move through the first part of the NBA season, things are starting to come into focus. We sort of know which teams might be good and we likely know which teams might be bad. We've also seen a rash of injuries that have shaken the league. Steph Curry is out until the spring. Gordon Hayward broke his hand. Eric Gordon is out six weeks. Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant are likely out the entire season. November 14