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Blake Harper

Blake Harper is a writer based in New York. He's originally from San Diego and is one of the few Chargers fans left. He doesn't believe in ties and loves elaborate celebrations. Follow him on Twitter @beezyharps 

Ravens reportedly reached out to Falcons to discuss Julio Jones trade

Baltimore remains committed to trying to get better weapons for quarterback Lamar Jackson

Saints interested in trading up to top-10 draft pick?

Currently, the Saints hold the No. 28 pick in the draft, so trading into the top 10 would likely cost a massive haul of picks and possibly players.

Anthony Davis: Lakers need to find 'sense of desperation' before playoffs begin

Though they currently hold the fifth seed in the West, the Lakers are only two-and-a-half games ahead of the Trail Blazers, who currently occupy the seventh seed.

Report: 49ers unlikely to trade Jimmy Garoppolo unless offer 'overwhelms them'

If San Francisco does hold onto Garoppolo, it does raise an interesting question about whether or not he will be the team's starting quarterback heading into the season.

Zion Williamson downplays controversial late-game non-call: 'Gotta earn my respect'

Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy was less diplomatic when asked about the no-foul call.

Jerry Jones: 'Not legitimate' to say I'm infatuated with Kyle Pitts

tts is among the best prospects in the entire draft and is not expected to be available when the Cowboys pick at 10. So to acquire Pitts, the team would likely need to trade up.

Kyle Pitts thinks quarterbacks will be taken with first four draft picks

Pitts was asked how he would feel if he got drafted by the 49ers with the third pick and he admitted that he does not expect that to happen.

Report: 'Very strong expectation' 49ers will trade Jimmy Garoppolo before or during draft

It's likely there will be interest in trading for him, but teams may not be willing to pay too much for a middle-of-the-pack quarterback who turns 30 this year.

Patriots have reportedly laid 'groundwork' with Panthers to trade up to No. 8

The Patriots have their sights set on a specific quarterback, and the trade could happen if Justin Fields is still on the board by the time Carolina picks.

Trey Lance claims he has 'the potential to be the best quarterback in this class'

The biggest question Lance is currently facing is which team will end up picking him on draft night.

Dennis Schroder: LeBron James 'close' to returning from injury

LeBron has been out since March 20, and the team has made no clear timetable for his return, though it is believed he could be back on the court at the beginning of May.

Reporter suggests Ravens take 'collegiate approach' by drafting Justin Fields

The appeal is that you would always have a quarterback on a rookie contract, allowing you to build an impressive roster around them.

Kyler Murray says he has 'influence' on Cardinals' draft strategy

While general manager Steve Keim and head coach Kliff Kingsbury will have the final say on who Arizona drafts, Murray pointed to his close relationship with the two.

Charles Oakley: Julius Randle 'a better version of Zion Williamson'

Julius Randle is having the best year of his NBA career, as the 26-year-old was an All-Star selection and is expected to win Most Improved Player.

Falcons GM open to listening to trade offers for Julio Jones

Jones has been one of the best receivers in the league since he was drafted by Atlanta in 2011, but many believe that the team is heading towards a rebuild, which would make him more valuable as a trade asset.

Giants GM Dave Gettleman dismisses notion he won't trade back in draft

NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah said that "we'll see a right turn in a NASCAR race before we see Dave Gettleman trade back."

NFL coach: Kyle Pitts is 'best tight end I've ever evaluated by far'

It's hard to disagree with the coach's assessment, as anyone who has watched Pitts will likely rave about his perfect blend of superhuman athleticism and insane skill.

Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer plans to draft best player over biggest need

Meyer said that prepping for the draft has been "a great learning experience" for him but admitted that he remains nervous about it. 

Joel Embiid: There's 'no doubt' I'm the MVP this season

While there is no question that Embiid has been phenomenal this season, the main case against the Philadelphia center is how much time he hasn't been on the court.

Anonymous NFL coordinator: Trevor Lawrence is 'a really good player' but not 'a generational talent'

Of course, none of these anonymous concerns will likely have any bearing over who the Jaguars take No. 1 overall, as they have been linked to Lawrence since the moment they officially secured the top pick.

Longhorn Band will be required to play 'Eyes of Texas' for 2021 season

Back in November, a committee was formed by the University of Texas to investigate the history of "The Eyes of Texas" after the song was criticized as racist

Bengals director of player personnel: Joe Burrow 'on board with anybody we choose' with no. 5 pick

Despite having the fifth pick, the Bengals are in a unique position of potentially getting the top player on their draft board, as the first four picks may all end up being quarterbacks.

LeBron James: NBA is 'simply better off when the Knicks are winning'

It has been a while since the Knicks were winning, as the incompetence of the franchise made them a league-wide punchline for the last several years.

Report: Logan Paul-Floyd Mayweather fight scheduled for June 5

Mayweather will not be allowed to weigh more than 160 pounds, while Paul won't be able to weigh more than 190. 

Several teams were reportedly interested in signing Alex Smith before retirement

The Jaguars were not alone in their pursuit of Smith, as the Texans, Patriots, Eagles and Colts all reached out to Smith.