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ESNY’s Friday Morning Shootaround

Danny Small •

Talk to me about the NBA trade deadline. The NBA trade deadline took center stage on Thursday afternoon, but only one of the local teams made a move. The Brooklyn Nets shook the Richter scale when they traded James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for a package centering around Ben Simmons. But more on the … Continued

The Knicks are keeping the trade powder dry

Danny Small •

The Knicks didn’t make any big moves on NBA trade deadline day. The New York Knicks were one of the teams whose name was floating around trade talks all week. Unlike their crosstown rivals, the Knicks didn’t make any big deals on Thursday. In fact, they didn’t make any deals at all. Despite a logjam … Continued

Kevin Durant snubs James Harden in ASG draft

Danny Small •

Kevin Durant wanted no part of James Harden in the All-Star Game draft. Kevin Durant was put into an awkward situation and he handled it in the only way he knows how. It came down to James Harden and Rudy Gobert as the last two players in the All-Star Game draft. Guess who Durant picked? … Continued

James Harden to Philly: DONE DEAL

Tab Bamford •

The long-rumored deal is apparently happening — finally. With the NBA trade deadline coming quickly, the worst kept secret in the league was James Harden wanting out of Brooklyn. He got his wish. According to the usual reporters (Woj, Shams), the Sixers and Nets agreed to terms on a stunning blockbuster deal. Brooklyn is sending … Continued

Rob Manfred isn’t helping baseball — at all

Tab Bamford •

Rob Manfred needs to lead baseball out of its current gridlock. On Thursday morning, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred met with the media in Orlando to share updates regarding the current lockout. The plan is for MLB to bring a new proposal to the players on Saturday. The owners — read: Manfred — locked … Continued

ESNY’s Thursday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford •

It’s trade deadline day in the NBA. Tonight, the NFL will distribute their individual awards for the 2021 season. This afternoon, the NBA’s trade deadline arrives. And somewhere in between, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is going to update us on the state of their lockout. Quiet Thursday, right? Here’s what we’re watching tonight: NBA: Nets … Continued

15 quarterbacks invited to NFL Draft Combine

Tab Bamford •

Here’s the complete list of quarterbacks headed to the NFL Combine. The NFL will host its annual Draft Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis once again this year. The Combine will take place March 1-7 with the top college prospects showing NFL scouts what they can do on the field. On Wednesday, the league … Continued

Gerald Williams: The legacy of a quietly great teammate

Josh Benjamin •

Former Yankees outfielder Gerald Williams passed away at age 55. Unless you grew up watching the New York Yankees in the 1990s, you’ve probably never heard of Gerald Williams. To be fair, not many non-New Yorkers have. Williams played for six teams in 14 MLB seasons, including two stints with the Yankees and one with … Continued

ESNY’s Wednesday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford •

The Knicks will be represented in the dunk contest. Tuesday night was bad on the hardwood but good on the ice for our teams. The Devils got back in the win column but both the Knicks and Nets suffered ugly losses. Now, we sit back and watch the chaos leading up to the NBA trade … Continued

Does Freddie Freeman fit the New York Yankees?

Josh Benjamin •

The New York Yankees have interest in first baseman Freddie Freeman, but is he the right free agent target? Freddie Freeman would be great on the New York Yankees. There’s a whole laundry list of reasons as to why. Phenomenal teammate. Former MVP. Smooth lefty power swing that’s perfect for Yankee Stadium. Not to mention, … Continued

Rangers prospects intrigue ahead of NHL trade deadline

Tab Bamford •

The New York Rangers have some interesting pieces coming to help their NHL roster. Under the guidance of the Jeff Gorton regime, the Rangers invested heavily in recent drafts on the blue line. However, when Scott Wheeler at The Athletic discussed the organizational depth, it was a forward who jumped to the top of the … Continued

Mets finally bringing back Old Timers’ Day

Tab Bamford •

But… guys form the 90s are now “old timers”? On Tuesday morning, the New York Mets announced they’re bringing back a fan favorite to their 2021 schedule. Old Timers’ Day is back, baby! The game will take place before the Mets host the Rockies on Saturday, August 27. That is, of course, assuming there are … Continued

ESNY’s Tuesday Morning Shootaround

Tab Bamford •

Olympic hockey was the show in the middle of the night. Will Tuesday night’s home game against the Boston Celtics be the last stand for James Harden with the Nets? And will the Knicks figure something out in Denver? We’ve got a couple NBA games to watch tonight. Here’s what we’re watching tonight: NHL: Devils … Continued

The Athletic hates the Islanders’ prospect pipeline

Tab Bamford •

There isn’t much talent coming to help the New York Islanders — or for them to use in a trade. Scott Wheeler at The Athletic is breaking down his rankings of all 32 NHL organizations’ prospect depth. He isn’t very high on the Islanders’ collection of young players. In fact, he ranked them 31st out … Continued

Kevin Durant out, LaMelo Ball in for the NBA All-Star Game

Tab Bamford •

Brooklyn’s star is out injured, so the All-Star roster will include a bright young star. Kevin Durant was the leading vote recipient for the Eastern Conference this year, but he won’t be physically ready to go for the All-Star Game. On Monday, the league announced LaMelo Ball will replace Durant on the roster. Ball is averaging … Continued

Aaron Judge channels inner Derek Jeter, rewards young fan

Josh Benjamin •

Aaron Judge’s effortless relationship with the fans is why he’s the perfect face of the New York Yankees. It’s impossible to dislike Aaron Judge at this point and anyone who does clearly isn’t paying complete attention. He launches home runs to infinity and beyond. His right field defense borders on elite. As a leader and … Continued

FanDuel NY Promo Code Powers Wild 56-1 Super Bowl Odds

Danny Small •

Super Bowl 56 is almost here and the latest FanDuel NY promo code is upping the ante for the occasion. The Rams and Bengals are meeting in the biggest game of the year, which is coincidentally the biggest sports betting day of the year. New users can sign up and get 56-1 boosted odds without … Continued

Keith Law ranks the Mets’ top-heavy prospect group

Tab Bamford •

How do the New York Mets‘ prospects stack up against the NL East? On Monday morning, Keith Law dropped his organizational rankings at The Athletic. Law ranked all 30 teams’ prospect depth. Law already offered his top 100 prospect list previously. The Mets had five players make that list. Here’s what he had to say … Continued

Keith Law isn’t high on Yankees’ organizational depth

Tab Bamford •

How do the New York Yankees‘ prospects stack up against the AL East? On Monday morning, Keith Law dropped his organizational rankings at The Athletic. Law ranked all 30 teams’ prospect depth. Law already offered his top 100 prospect list previously. The New York Yankees had three players make that list. Here’s what he had … Continued

ESNY’s NHL Power Rankings: Midseason MVP Edition

Leen Amin •

Who’s the MVP of each NHL team halfway through the 2021-22 season? The All-Star break means that the 2021-22 NHL season has reached its halfway mark. The season has been an exciting one, with unexpected teams thriving at the top and teams we thought would be contenders having a rough go of things. In this … Continued

ESNY’s Monday Morning Shootaround

Danny Small •

Is James Harden going to stick around in Brooklyn? It was a quiet weekend in the New York sports scene, relatively. James Harden trade rumors continue to swirl despite Brooklyn’s eight-game losing streak. The Pro Bowl and the NHL All-Star Game were this weekend, but we won’t blame you if you missed out on those … Continued

Cam Reddish deserves better from the New York Knicks

Josh Benjamin •

The New York Knicks aren’t using Cam Reddish despite trading a first-round pick to land him. Cam Reddish still exists, right? He does? Great. It seemed worth it to ask because, as someone who is paid to keep an eye on the New York Knicks, the former Duke Blue Devil hasn’t done much since being … Continued