In the latest episode of The Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link), ESPN’s Tim MacMahon indicated that the Rockets appear reluctant to sign Kevin Durant to a maximum-salary extension — or anything close to it. “The Rockets aren’t going to go all-in — by all appearances and by what I’ve heard — they’re not going all-in on an extension for Kevin Durant,” MacMahon said (hat tip … [Read more...] about Rockets Reluctant To Give Kevin Durant Max Extension?
Archives for August 2025
Eye-catching clip from first A&M scrimmage has fans believing in Marcel Reed’s deep ball ability
Don't look now, but Reed has been getting some rave reviews— and this clip just confirms it. … [Read more...] about Eye-catching clip from first A&M scrimmage has fans believing in Marcel Reed’s deep ball ability
2025 Report Card: Grading the Razorbacks Outlook
As students move back into dorms and housing across campuses, we can not forget about grades. After all, the players on the teams we report on are student-athletes. With this, we at Last Word will be presenting a weekly “Report Card” on Arkansas football. The week leading up to the game, we will present five keys to success for the Razorbacks. We will then “Grade” how they … [Read more...] about 2025 Report Card: Grading the Razorbacks Outlook
Michigan Wolverines Awards 2025: Watch List & Standouts
The Michigan Wolverines’ awards 2025 conversation is heating up in Ann Arbor before the first snap of the season. With preseason watch lists now released, several Wolverines. From veterans to emerging stars, they are already in the national spotlight. Michigan Wolverines 2025 Awards Watch List and Defensive Standouts Veterans Still on the Watch List After losing guys like Mason … [Read more...] about Michigan Wolverines Awards 2025: Watch List & Standouts
Ohio State Starts the 2025 Season Ranked Behind Week 1 Foe
The first AP Poll is finally here. The arrival of college football’s first ranking means one thing: our wait is nearly over. Ohio State enters the 2025 season as the reigning national champions and will have to prove that losing 14 NFL Draft picks is not as detrimental as it would seem. Embroiled in a quarterback battle yet again, Ryan Day’s squad enters the 2025 season ranked … [Read more...] about Ohio State Starts the 2025 Season Ranked Behind Week 1 Foe