Clutch Points The entire drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers won’t die down anytime soon. And we’re all for it. Right? July 30

News 4 San Antonio According to The Ringer's Kevin O'Conner on "The Mismatch" podcast, the San Antonio Spurs reportedly turned down an offer for Sixers' Ben Simmons. July 30

Fadeaway World It’s been two years since Anthony Davis left the city of New Orleans to go title chasing. In July 2019, the Pelicans traded Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart, and three first-round picks, including the No. 4 overall selection in the 2019 NBA Draft. The No. 4 overall pick was used on De’Andre Hunter, which was then shipped to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for the No. 8 pick (Jaxon Hayes), No. 17 pick (Nickeil Alexander-Walker), and the No. 35 pick (Didi Louzada). July 30

Fadeaway World Every offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are linked with several stars. However, not every player named in the same breath as the purple and gold can make their way to Staples Center.  July 29

Clutch Points The Washington Nationals seem to have flirted with the idea of buying at the MLB Trade Deadline a couple weeks ago to now certainly selling as they continue to sink in the NL East standings. The one big name that everyone is clamoring for, Max Scherzer. July 29

Clutch Points Did the Toronto Raptors just deny a blockbuster trade offer from the Philadelphia 76ers that would’ve sent Ben Simmons to Canada in exchange for a few starters? Obviously, it’s the offseason and the rumor mill is spinning like crazy so it’s best to take this in with a grain of salt. July 28

Fadeaway World Draft Night is a moment of positivity and planning for all the teams in the NBA because of the possibility of drafting some of the nation's best young players. Especially this season, the draft is stacked with immensely talented prospects. But Draft Night is also an important night for teams looking to move up in the draft and that means trades are always expected. July 28

Yardbarker The New York Knicks are doing their best to get into the lottery with the 2021 NBA Draft quickly approaching later this week. July 28

Los Angeles Times What could be Trevor Bauer’s last public comment in a Dodgers uniform was uttered in frustration as the pitcher stood up to leave a videoconference following a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on June 28. July 27

Fadeaway World The Miami Heat are a team that could potentially make a splash for a star. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo are a great duo, but it is clear that the team is another piece away from contention. Despite their Finals' run in the bubble, they were unable to get far in the playoffs this year, and perhaps acquiring a player who could help on the offensive end is in order. July 27

Liberty Ballers In the first half of today’s episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve and Dan were joined by Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer. The impetus behind Jake’s appearance was to expand upon the Sixers-specific angle of his report from Saturday, wherein he wrote that Washington Wizards star guard Bradley Beal was considering requesting a trade out of Washington prior to Thursday’s NBA Draft. July 27

Heavy It has been quite the week for news stories involving Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma. Now, it appears Kuzma’s preference would be to “move on” from the Lakers via trade this offseason, per Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus. The forward is the Lakers’ most tradeable asset as Kuzma begins playing on a three-year, $39 million contract extension next season. July 26

Clutch Points Endless trade rumors for big-name All-Stars? Just a typical offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers and their rabid fanbase. Russell Westbrook is the latest name that’s been thrown into the fire for Lakers fans to obsess over. July 26

Clutch Points The expectation around Ben Simmons is that his time in Philadelphia is coming to an end. The 76ers point forward has been the most likely star on the move among the big names mentioned in the rumor mill this offseason. While the usual suspects like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors have been named as potential landing spots for Ben Simmons, there’s one team out East that could swoop in for the Sixers star: the Toronto Raptors. July 26

CBS Sports LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers may have taken an early summer break this season, with James losing in the first round for the first time in his career, but they fully expect to be back in the championship mix in 2021-22. There's an argument to be made that all they need for this to happen is a healthy James and Anthony Davis come playoff time, but the Lakers don't want to rest on their 2020 laurels and will be looking for whatever upgrades they find this summer.  July 26