Austin Reaves Passes on Max Deal—Plans to Test Free Agency in 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reeves declined a max level extention from the team earlier this week, according to Dan Woike, who covers the team for The Athletic.  The team offered Reeves a 4-year, maximum extension worth $89.2 miilion but declined the offer. Woike also reported that Reeves will play out the third of a 4-year, $54 million deal he signed in 2023, decline his player option after next season and enter free agency.  The decision to bet in himself and go into free agency is not indicative of a…

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Angel Reese vs. Rickea Jackson Drama: Total Pro Sports Gets It Wrong

Last night during the Los Angeles Sky and Chicago Sky matchup, the Sky’s Rebecca Allen and Rickea Jackson of the Sparks were battling for position on a rebound and Jackson took exception to the level of physicality Allen brought on the play. Words were exchanged between the two leading Angel Reese to step in an attempt to difuse the situation.  This led to words exchanged between Jackson and Reese leading to Jackson pushing Reese’s hand away as she appeared to try and separate the players.  Ultimately everyone was separated with…

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