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Pat Heery

Pat Heery began his sports writing career in 2016 for The Has Been Sports Blog. He practices real estate law during the day and runs pick & rolls at night. Follow him on Twitter: @pheery12. 

June 20, 2018  |  NBA

Top 30 NBA free agents

Much like the summers of 2010 and 2014 (the last two times LeBron James hit free agency), the NBA is bracing for a potentially wild summer of player movement.

June 13, 2018  |  NFL

What would it look like if the NFL had no salary cap?

For the second year in a row, Aaron Donald skipped the Los Angeles Rams’ OTAs. He will skip minicamp and then training camp, and he may even forgo regular-season games if he doesn’t get a new contract.

June 6, 2018  |  NBA

Redrafting the 2003 NBA Draft

As LeBron James continues his unprecedented NBA journey, it seems like an appropriate time to do the definitive redraft of the 2003 NBA Draft. Along with

May 21, 2018  |  NBA

2018 NBA Draft lottery prospect tiers

Now that the lottery order is set, it is officially mock draft season. Mock draft season is awesome — especially if you root for a team with a pick in the lottery.

May 13, 2018  |  NBA

Warning: Coaching against LeBron can be hazardous to your career

Last week, Dwane Casey learned a lesson so many Eastern Conference head coaches have learned over the years: If you see LeBron James in the playoffs, start updating your résumé.

May 7, 2018  |  NFL

How the NFL could someday replace the draft

Here's a crazy idea: Abolish the NFL Draft, and institute Free-Market Rookie Free Agency. It would benefit teams, players and the NFL by addressing the situational bust problem.