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• RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss On The Celtics, Keith Smith On The Final Stretch (Apr 2024)

Host Danny Leroux talks Celtics with Jared Weiss and the NBA's closing stretch with Keith Smith of Spotrac. Weiss and Leroux break down the Celtics' phenomenal regular season and their playoff outlook while Leroux and Smith discuss Jrue Holiday's extension, calibrating player salaries in the new cap environment and much more. Sponsored by Factor Meals (code: realgm50) and PrizePicks (code: clns). ...2024
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• Pistons’ Fontecchio Meets Starter Criteria, Increasing QO
Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio met the “starter criteria” for potential restricted free agents by making his 41st start of the season on Wednesday, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. An RFA-to-be meets the criteria – which dictates the value of his qualifying offer – when he starts 41 games or plays 2,000 minutes in the final […]...2024
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• RealGM Radio: Keith Smith On The Season So Far (Mar 2024)

Host Danny Leroux and Keith Smith of Spotrac discuss the NBA season so far. They discuss the Celtics' high-profile week, how the second apron will shape the next few seasons, teambuilding and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed....2024
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• No Deadline Deals Involving Lakers, Cavs, Hawks, Bulls, Others
While we certainly saw a flurry of activity prior to today’s trade deadline, seven teams didn’t make any moves at all over the past week, observes Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). That group features the Lakers, Cavaliers, Hawks, Bulls, Magic, Heat, and Pelicans. Miami and New Orleans made previous trades this season, but the […]...2024
• Ricky Rubio Gave Up $5.4MM In Cavs Buyout
Veteran point guard Ricky Rubio gave up $5.4MM in his buyout agreement with the Cavaliers, according to reports from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Keith Smith of Spotrac, and Bobby Marks of ESPN (all Twitter links). That’s a significant portion of the remaining guaranteed money that was owed to Rubio, who initially had a salary of […]...2024
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• Adam Silver: Vancouver, Montreal, Mexico City Among Cities on Expansion Radar

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has at least been willing to broach the topic of expansion recently, though the league has committed to nothing in that department. Still, the rumors and possibilities aren’t about to go away, and per Keith Smith of Spotrac, Silver made it sound as if expansion will happen after the new TV […] The post Adam Silver: Vancouver, Montreal, Mexico City Among Cit...2023
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• Giants news, 11/11: Young player progress, Azeez Ojulari, Saquon Barkley, more headlines

New York Giants news for Saturday Good morning, New York Giants fans! Need reasons to watch the Giants the rest of the season? Here’s a huge one Ed Valentine writes: By snaps played, only the Green Bay Packers have played a younger roster this season than the Giants. That, at least partially, explains the team’s 2-7 record. It also explains why these next eight games are important, and what you s...2023
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• Falcons' Keith Smith says he won appeal to rescind $87K fine for illegal use of helmet, avoids massive penalty

It was the largest fine of the season after Week 3, but the FB no longer has to pay it out...2023
• Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons: Inactive lists for both teams

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Who will be sitting this one out? We’re a little less than ninety minutes away from kickoff in Atlanta, and the Atlanta Falcons and your Minnesota Vikings have released their inactive lists for today’s game. Let’s take a look and see who will be sitting this one out. Minnesota Vikings LB Brian Asamoah II S Lewis Cine OT Christian Darrisaw DL Dean Lowry ...2023
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• Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons: Interim injury reports

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Let’s see if there are any changes The second injury reports of the week are out for the Minnesota Vikings and the Atlanta Falcons ahead of Sunday’s contest at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Let’s take a look and see if there have been any updates for either side on this Thursday. Minnesota Vikings Did Not Participate DL Dean Lowry (groin) Limited Participation...2023
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• Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons: Initial injury reports for both teams

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images Let’s get the week started, folks It’s Wednesday in the National Football League. . .well, and everywhere else, too. . .and so it’s time to start preparing for a new week with the first injury reports. Both our Minnesota Vikings and the Atlanta Falcons have put together their first reports of the week, so let’s have a look at what they say. Minnesota Vik...2023
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• Film breakdown: Alex Anzalone is the rock that lets the Lions defense roll

Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images Finally in a proper schematic spot, Detroit Lions captain Alex Anzalone is helping everybody play incredible defensive football. After a slow start, the Detroit Lions defense picked up in Weeks 3 and 4 with solid performances against Atlanta and Green Bay. One of the defensive leaders drawing much praise for this improvement is linebacker Alex Anzalone. H...2023
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• Brian Branch, Alex Anzalone fined for Week 3 tackles vs. Falcons

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Two Detroit Lions defenders received three fines for “unnecessary roughness” tackles in Week 3. On the NFL regular season schedule, Saturdays are accountability days for the league. After reviewing every play from the previous week’s games, the league hands out fines to players who violated league rules in the name of player safety. Through the first two weeks...2023
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• Falcons fullback Keith Smith arrested in Atlanta for suspended license; miscommunication occurred, per agent

Smith is a nine-year NFL veteran...2023
• UDFA Hunter Luepke is the Cowboys’ newest attempt to resurrect the FB position
Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images Will Luepke finally be the FB that Dallas has been looking for? One of the Dallas Cowboys’ undrafted free agents in 2023 is fullback Hunter Luepke from North Dakota State. He is the latest in a line of attempts to bring a true FB back to the offense; will Luepke finally be the one to make it work? Luepke finished his run with the Bison ...2023
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• Bucks unleash massive George Hill update ahead of Celtics Game 3
The Milwaukee Bucks are tied 1-1 in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against Boston Celtics. Ahead of Game 3, the team released the latest injury update on George Hill. The point guard is now listed as “probable” for the 3:30 afternoon game in Milwaukee. Celtics reporter Keith Smith tweeted the news Saturday morning, less than […] The post Bucks unleash massive George H...2022
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2024
"4MM in his buyout agreement with the Cavaliers, according to reports from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Keith Smith of Spotrac, and Bobby Marks of ESPN (all Twitter links)."

2023
"Before him was a long line of fullbacks like Keith Smith, Tyler Clutts, Lawrence Vickers, Richie Anderson, and others."

2022
"According to NBA insider Keith Smith, some free agents currently available are waiting to see what happens with […] The post RUMOR: The major impact of Kevin Durant’s trade demand on NBA free agency, revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2021
"— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) August 11, 2021 Ntilikina was […] The post Knicks make it official by renouncing rights to Frank Ntilikina appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"According to Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, “teams have their eyes” on Dragan Bender as an “early free-agent addition” for the 2020-21 season, with the Golden State Warriors showing interest in keeping him."

2019
"There probably won’t be significant activity prior to the trade deadline, according to Keith Smith of RealGM."

2018
"Ladouceur, LS Demarcus Lawrence, DE Joe Looney, C Alfred Morris, RB Stephen Paea, DL Brian Price, DT (ERFA) Keith Smith, FB (RFA) Kyle Wilber, LB Top 10 Cap Hits for 2018: Tyron Smith, T: $17,545,000 Dez Bryant, WR: $16,500,000 Travis Fr"

2017
"Real GM/Fan Rag Sports’ Keith Smith says the Cavs will consider both Sanders and Sullinger if they decide to move on from Bogut."

2016
"Real GM’s Keith Smith was the one to see the transaction, and CelticsBlog’s Kevin O’Connor confirmed it."

2015
" The Cowboys have brought back linebacker Keith Smith and moved center Shane McDermott off the non-football injury list."

2014
"For the third time this season, the Cowboys have promoted rookie linebacker Keith Smith from the practice squad to the roster."

• Pistons’ Fontecchio Meets Starter Criteria, Increasing QO
2024

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• No Deadline Deals Involving Lakers, Cavs, Hawks, Bulls, Others
2024
• Ricky Rubio Gave Up $5.4MM In Cavs Buyout
2024

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• Giants news, 11/11: Young player progress, Azeez Ojulari, Saquon Barkley, more headlines
2023

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• Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons: Initial injury reports for both teams
2023

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• Dylan Windler To Get Standard Contract With Knicks
The Knicks will convert Dylan Windler from a two-way deal to a standard contract, a source tells Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). The contract covers one season and is non-guaranteed, tweets Fred Katz of The Athletic. The 27-year-old small forward signed with New York in July after spending his first four NBA seasons with […]...2023
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• Knicks Convert Dylan Windler Contract to Standard Deal

The Knicks are converting the contract of guard/forward Dylan Windler from a two-way to a standard deal, per Keith Smith of Spotrac. Windler’s new contract is for one year, though not guaranteed, added Fred Katz of The Athletic. Windler, 27, spent his entire with the Cavaliers, who chose him with the No. 26 overall pick […] The post Knicks Convert Dylan Windler Contract to Standard Dea...2023
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• Bucks Waive Glenn Robinson III, Two Others
The Bucks have trimmed their preseason roster in advance of the regular season, waiving forward Glenn Robinson III, swingman Elijah Hughes, and guard Kihei Clark, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. Robinson, who has appeared in over 300 NBA regular season games since making his debut in 2014, signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Milwaukee on […]...2023
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• Celtics Sign James Banks To Exhibit 10 Deal
Free agent center James Banks has signed with the Celtics, according to the Real GM transactions log. It’s an Exhibit 10 contract, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac, who adds that Banks will ultimately be sent to Boston’s G League affiliate in Maine. The team recently completed a trade for Banks’ returning player rights. The Exhibit 10 […]...2023
• Bucks Sign Elijah Hughes, Kihei Clark To Camp Deals
The Bucks have added Elijah Hughes and Kihei Clark to their roster, with both players receiving training camp contracts, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. The signings are official, per RealGM’s transactions log. A 6’5″ wing, Hughes was the No. 39 overall pick in 2020 after playing three seasons of college ball at East Carolina and […]...2023

• Giants news, 11/11: Young player progress, Azeez Ojulari, Saquon Barkley, more headlines
2023

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• Film breakdown: Alex Anzalone is the rock that lets the Lions defense roll
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• Bijan Robinson’s ‘holy ****’ moments are electrifying the Falcons

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The rookie RB has already proven to be worth the first round pick. Atlanta Falcons rookie RB Bijan Robinson is here and he is perfect. In Atlanta’s come-from-behind win over the Green Bay Packers, Robinson was masterful, running for 124 yards on 19 carries and adding on 48 yards receiving on six receptions. Not only that, but he was the engine behind Atlanta’s ...2023
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• Souley Boum To Sign With Nuggets
The Nuggets have reached an agreement with free agent guard Souley Boum, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. It will be a training camp contract with no guaranteed money, a source tells Smith. Boum, 24, went undrafted out of Xavier this year after averaging 16.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists as a super senior. He […]...2023
• Nuggets Waive Kellan Grady

The Denver Nuggets waived Kellan Grady, league sources told Keith Smith of Spotrac. Grady averaged 11.4 points in 34 games for the Kentucky Wildcats last season....2022
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• Raptors Agree To Deal With Valencia Guard Matt Thomas

The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a three-year deal with EuroLeague guard Matt Thomas, Varlas Nikos of EuroHoops.net reports (h/t Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports). Shams Charania of The Athletic has since corroborated the report. The 24-year-old guard averaged 11.4 points per game for Valencia Basket of Spain’s Liga ACB in 2018-19 while shooting a […] The post Raptors Agree To Deal With V...2019
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• Celtics Sign Guard Jonathan Gibson

The Boston Celtics have signed Jonathan Gibson, Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports writes. The point guard spent the majority of the year in China but will join a C’s team that he played for briefly last season. In just four games for Boston in 2017-18, Gibson averaged 8.5 points per contest. He’ll provide backcourt insurance […] The post Celtics Sign Guard Jonathan Gibson appeared firs...2019
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• Celtics Sign Guard Jonathan Gibson

The Boston Celtics have signed Jonathan Gibson, Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports writes. The point guard spent the majority of the year in China but will join a C’s team that he played for briefly last season. In just four games for Boston in 2017-18, Gibson averaged 8.5 points per contest. He’ll provide backcourt insurance […] The post Celtics Sign Guard Jonathan Gibson appeared firs...2019
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• Kyrie Irving rips young Celtics teammates after loss
Celtics veteran point guard Kyrie Irving was critical of the team’s young players after Saturday’s 105-103 loss to the Magic, and he did not hold back one bit. Irving was seen confronting teammate Gordon Hayward over the Celtics forward’s decision on an inbounds play in the game’s final seconds. Hayward elected to throw the ball to Jayson Tatum in the corner, which resulted in a contested fadeaway...2019
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• Should we expect big NBA trades prior to the deadline?
There probably won’t be significant activity prior to the trade deadline, according to Keith Smith of RealGM. The biggest trades this season may have already occurred, one source told Smith, because teams are intent on preserving salary-cap space. Some expiring contracts could be moved, and there’s always a possibility that a team “might get desperate” and do something bold, the same source sugges...2019

• Giants news, 11/11: Young player progress, Azeez Ojulari, Saquon Barkley, more headlines
2023

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• Bijan Robinson’s ‘holy ****’ moments are electrifying the Falcons
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• In NFC South, Only Atlanta Falcons Are Set at QB
In NFC South, Only Atlanta Falcons Are Set at QB Vincent Verhei 24 Feb 2023, 12:33pm In these editions of Four Downs, we'll review the biggest hole on each team in the division and then give a short look at each team's major free agents for 2023. Atlanta Falcons Biggest Need: Edge Rusher The Falcons had an adjusted sack rate of 4.0%, worst in the league. The sad ...2023
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• 'It's just devastating': Falcons FB Keith Smith's aunt and uncle cope with Dixie Fire loss

Falcons fullback Keith Smith was in between meetings at training camp earlier this month when he got a message in a group chat with family: His aunt and uncle's house in California had burned down and they had lost essentially everything....2021
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• Bucks reportedly in trade talks involving John Henson, Greg Monroe
Milwaukee Bucks general manager John Hammond is keeping his momentum going after already making one frontcourt trade earlier in the day Thursday.According to a report by Keith Smith of RealGM, the Bucks are active in trade talks involving John Henson and Greg Monroe. This comes right on the heels of their acquisition of Spencer Hawes and Roy Hibbert from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Miles...2017
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• Knicks make it official by renouncing rights to Frank Ntilikina
In a move that was widely expected but still surprised some that it actually happened, the New York Knicks renounced the rights to guard Frank Ntilikina on Wednesday, making him a free agent. The New York Knicks have renounced the free agent rights to Frank Ntilikina. — Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) August 11, 2021 Ntilikina was […] The post Knicks make it official by renouncing rights ...2021
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• Warriors’ future plans with former lottery pick Dragan Bender, revealed
According to Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, “teams have their eyes” on Dragan Bender as an “early free-agent addition” for the 2020-21 season, with the Golden State Warriors showing interest in keeping him. Bender, one of the biggest busts in recent memory, played decent for the Warriors before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March. He […] The post Warriors’ f...2020
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• UDFA Hunter Luepke is the Cowboys’ newest attempt to resurrect the FB position
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• Adam Silver breaks silence on plans for 2021-22 NBA season amid COVID-19 outbreak
Amid the vast escalation in positive cases of COVID-19, NBA commissioner Adam Silver has finally broken his silence on the league’s plans for the rest of the season. There had been some question into whether the NBA would pause or cancel the remainder of the season, but per Keith Smith, Silver said the NBA has […] The post Adam Silver breaks silence on plans for 2021-22 NBA season amid...2021
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• Film breakdown: Alex Anzalone is the rock that lets the Lions defense roll
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• Brian Branch, Alex Anzalone fined for Week 3 tackles vs. Falcons
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• Falcons fullback Keith Smith arrested in Atlanta for suspended license; miscommunication occurred, per agent
2023
• RUMOR: The major impact of Kevin Durant’s trade demand on NBA free agency, revealed
After a rather eventful start to NBA free agency on June 30, things have seemingly quieted down with just a few signings and trades here and there. Apparently, Kevin Durant’s trade demand had a role in that. According to NBA insider Keith Smith, some free agents currently available are waiting to see what happens with […] The post RUMOR: The major impact of Kevin Durant’s trade d...2022
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• RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss On The Celtics, Keith Smith On The Final Stretch (Apr 2024)
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• Giants news, 11/11: Young player progress, Azeez Ojulari, Saquon Barkley, more headlines
2023

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• Bucks Sign Elijah Hughes, Kihei Clark To Camp Deals
2023
• Kings Sign Dane Goodwin, Jake Stephens To Exhibit 10 Deals
The Kings have signed undrafted free agents Dane Goodwin and Jake Stephens to training camp contracts, a source tells to Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). The moves are official, per RealGM’s NBA transactions log. According to James Ham of ESPN 1320 and TheKingsBeat.com (Twitter link), who first reported Goodwin’s signing, the former Notre Dame […]...2023
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• Spurs Sign Paul Watson, Erik Stevenson
The Spurs have signed free agent wing Paul Watson and guard Erik Stevenson, per RealGM’s transaction log. According to Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link), both players received non-guaranteed training camp contracts. Watson, 28, played in Germany briefly after going undrafted out of Fresno State in 2017, but has since bounced back and forth between […]...2023
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• Spurs Sign Charles Bediako
The Spurs have officially signed free agent rookie center Charles Bediako, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). Bediako’s addition to San Antonio was initially reported soon after the draft. Terms of the agreement have not yet been disclosed, though an Exhibit 10 training camp deal seems likely. The seven footer enjoyed a decorated […]...2023
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• Brian Branch, Alex Anzalone fined for Week 3 tackles vs. Falcons
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• Kings Sign James Akinjo To Training Camp Deal
The Kings have signed free agent guard James Akinjo to a training camp deal, a league source tells Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). The signing is official, according to RealGM’s transactions log. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but training camp contracts typically feature an Exhibit 10 clause. If that’s the case […]...2023
• Kings Sign James Akinjo To Training Camp Deal, Expected To Add Jeremy Lamb, Jaylen Nowell

The Sacramento Kings signed James Akinjo to a training camp deal, sources told Keith Smith of Spotrac. Akinjo appeared in 20 games last season for the Westchester Knicks. The Kings are also expected to add Jeremy Lamb and Jaylen Nowell ahead of training camp, according to James Ham of ESPN 1320....2023
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