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Tre Mann jumps into the lottery in the latest CBS Sports mock draft

In CBS Sports’ Garry Parish latest mock draft, Tre Mann is projected to be selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the No. 10 pick.
The Pelicans still need to surround Zion Williamson with shooting — and adding Tre Mann would accomplish that goal, Garry Parish.
Mann also has combo guard potential due to his 6-foot, 5-inch frame

In CBS Sports’ Garry Parish latest mock draft, Tre Mann is projected to be selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the No. 10 pick.
The Pelicans still need to surround Zion Williamson with shooting — and adding Tre Mann would accomplish that goal, Garry Parish.
Mann also has combo guard potential due to his 6-foot, 5-inch frame

Wisconsin football will be back at 100% capacity this fall

Wisconsin has officially joined the list of Big Ten schools announcing their intention to go back to 100% capacity this fall.
To be able to sit here in late June and look forward to full capacity in the fall is tremendously exciting, Barry Alvarez.
With COVID-19 staying on the decline in Madison, UW Athletics is not planning on requiring masks at home athletic events

Wisconsin has officially joined the list of Big Ten schools announcing their intention to go back to 100% capacity this fall.
To be able to sit here in late June and look forward to full capacity in the fall is tremendously exciting, Barry Alvarez.
With COVID-19 staying on the decline in Madison, UW Athletics is not planning on requiring masks at home athletic events

Janoris Jenkins says Saints were ‘hands down’ best organization he’s been with

Janoris Jenkins says the Saints were the best organization he’s been with in the NFL.
Hands down. Because they understand football, and they understand players. , Janoris Jenkins.
Jenkins was released by the Saints just before free agency due to the salary cap decrease, but he has no hard feelings.
In 15 games with the Saints, Jenkins had 4 interceptions and broke up 14 passes

Janoris Jenkins says the Saints were the best organization he’s been with in the NFL.
Hands down. Because they understand football, and they understand players. , Janoris Jenkins.
Jenkins was released by the Saints just before free agency due to the salary cap decrease, but he has no hard feelings.
In 15 games with the Saints, Jenkins had 4 interceptions and broke up 14 passes

Report: Xavien Howard ‘dug in’ for pay raise over Dolphins extensions

Xavien Howard is ‘dug in’ for a pay raise after the Dolphins extended other players.
If he doesn’t get a new deal with more money, this could stretch well into August, Barry Jackson, Miami Herald.
Howard signed a 5-year, $75.25 million contract in 2019 and is currently the 5th-highest paid CB in the NFL.
Last season, he picked off a league-high 10 passes and was a first-team All-Pro

Xavien Howard is ‘dug in’ for a pay raise after the Dolphins extended other players.
If he doesn’t get a new deal with more money, this could stretch well into August, Barry Jackson, Miami Herald.
Howard signed a 5-year, $75.25 million contract in 2019 and is currently the 5th-highest paid CB in the NFL.
Last season, he picked off a league-high 10 passes and was a first-team All-Pro

Report: Detroit isn’t locked in on Cade Cunningham at No. 1 in draft

According to James L. Edwards III, Detroit’s beat writer for The Athletic, Cade Cunningham isn’t a lock at No. 1 with Mobley, and Green heavily considered by the Pistons.
While Cunningham has been the consensus No. 1 pick, it’s not a lock he’ll be the top choice, James L. Edwards III.
Cunningham, who played one season of college basketball at Oklahoma State, has long been the No. 1 front-runner for a reason

According to James L. Edwards III, Detroit’s beat writer for The Athletic, Cade Cunningham isn’t a lock at No. 1 with Mobley, and Green heavily considered by the Pistons.
While Cunningham has been the consensus No. 1 pick, it’s not a lock he’ll be the top choice, James L. Edwards III.
Cunningham, who played one season of college basketball at Oklahoma State, has long been the No. 1 front-runner for a reason

Thunder receive No. 6 pick in NBA draft lottery

The Oklahoma City Thunder received the sixth pick in the NBA draft lottery.
That puts the Thunder in a position to draft a player like Davion Mitchell, Scottie Barnes, or Keon Johnson.
The Thunder have not had a top-10 pick since 2009 when they selected James Harden with the third pick overall

The Oklahoma City Thunder received the sixth pick in the NBA draft lottery.
That puts the Thunder in a position to draft a player like Davion Mitchell, Scottie Barnes, or Keon Johnson.
The Thunder have not had a top-10 pick since 2009 when they selected James Harden with the third pick overall

James Harden is expected to commit to Team USA

Nets G James Harden is expected to commit to Team USA for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, according to a report from Shams Charania.
Harden led the NBA in assists with 10.9 APG and had a solid MVP case until injuries derailed the second half of his season.
If Harden can remain healthy and suit up for Team USA, this will be the perfect opportunity for him to show the world how much he has improved as an overall player

Nets G James Harden is expected to commit to Team USA for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, according to a report from Shams Charania.
Harden led the NBA in assists with 10.9 APG and had a solid MVP case until injuries derailed the second half of his season.
If Harden can remain healthy and suit up for Team USA, this will be the perfect opportunity for him to show the world how much he has improved as an overall player

LeBron James wins Bleacher Report’s ‘Best Sneaker For A Signature Athlete’ award

Bleacher Report’s sneaker page, B/R Kicks, named the LeBron 18 the “Best Sneaker For A Signature Athlete”.
During the Orlando bubble in 2020, James unveiled the Nike LeBron 18, the latest version of his shoe to be released.
James is also gearing up for the debut of his new shoe, the Nike LeBron 19, which will premiere in “Space Jam: A New Legacy”

Bleacher Report’s sneaker page, B/R Kicks, named the LeBron 18 the “Best Sneaker For A Signature Athlete”.
During the Orlando bubble in 2020, James unveiled the Nike LeBron 18, the latest version of his shoe to be released.
James is also gearing up for the debut of his new shoe, the Nike LeBron 19, which will premiere in “Space Jam: A New Legacy”

Jay Bilas ranks Evan Mobley 2nd on list of elite NBA draft prospects

College basketball analyst Jay Bilas ranks USC star Evan Mobley No. 2 on the list of his top five prospects .
Mobley at number two should be a pretty easy selection for the Rockets.
He should have no problem becoming the main guy in Houston as the Rockets head for a massive rebuild

College basketball analyst Jay Bilas ranks USC star Evan Mobley No. 2 on the list of his top five prospects .
Mobley at number two should be a pretty easy selection for the Rockets.
He should have no problem becoming the main guy in Houston as the Rockets head for a massive rebuild

Broncos QB Drew Lock changed his pre-snap stance this offseason

Broncos QB Drew Lock changed his pre-snap stance this offseason.
I was originally right foot forward leaving college, and then I was left foot forward for a couple of years here. And then we changed it to a little more square stance, Drew Lock.
The change was at the request of QBs coach Mike Shula, and slightly resembles Peyton Manning’s shotgun stance.
Lock will have to beat out Teddy Bridgewater this summer to remain the Broncos’ starting QB

Broncos QB Drew Lock changed his pre-snap stance this offseason.
I was originally right foot forward leaving college, and then I was left foot forward for a couple of years here. And then we changed it to a little more square stance, Drew Lock.
The change was at the request of QBs coach Mike Shula, and slightly resembles Peyton Manning’s shotgun stance.
Lock will have to beat out Teddy Bridgewater this summer to remain the Broncos’ starting QB