Donovan Mitchell on making sacrifices: I understood going into this season if my usage wasn't as high it could translate to winning

“I’m not shocked. Because my numbers, my usage, is not as high,” Mitchell said. “I came into the season understanding if we took this approach, that would be the sacrifice. Do I feel like I’m (part of that conversation)? Hell, yeah. But understanding I don’t have the ball in my hands every single possession. And look where we are because of that. That, to me, is going to translate to winning.
Source: Yahoo! Sports What’s the buzz on Twitter? Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Donovan Mitchell to ⁦@YahooSports⁩ on making big sacrifices for the Cavs: “Everybody says they’re willing to sacrifice until it’s them. Are you really, truly ready?” sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/do…6:30 PM Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
The NBA says Donovan Mitchell is a finalist for the 2024-25 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year

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Terry Rozier on his struggles on Heat: My style of play hasn't been the best fit for what we want to do

Having entered the season with expectations of either being a side-by-side or relief component for Tyler Herro in Erik Spoelstra’s rotation, it has, instead, been the roughest of rides for Rozier over his 10 seasons. “I think it’s just my style of play hasn’t been the best fit for what we want to do,” Rozier, 31, acknowledged during a private moment prior to Saturday night’s victory over the 76ers that extended the Heat winning streak to four. “So I’m just seeing what works and what cach likes and what fits best for the team, I’ve kind of been fighting. I kind of know what coach wants me to do. Just got to do it.”
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel What’s the buzz on Twitter? Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Lots of nuggets,reaction, takeaways, details from Heat’s fifth win in row,including

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Bradley Beal on fans being upset over his unavailability: 'I get it, they have every reason to be'

Bradley Beal can’t blame fans for being upset with him missing games due to injury, especially when the Phoenix Suns are desperate for wins just to stay in the play-in race without injured superstar Kevin Durant. “I get it, I get it,” Beal said. “They have every reason to be. I am, too.”
Source: Arizona Republic What’s the buzz on Twitter? Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘I get it’: Bradley Beal understands Suns’ fans are upset with his missed games, injuries (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:55 PM Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
No KD…no Beal…no Royce…no hope? We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns for pregame to talk Suns vs. Bucks Part 2! Come hang out:
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Steelers 2025 NFL Draft Top-30 Visit Tracker


Wide Receiver Matthew Golden #2 of the Texas Longhorns runs downfield for a 54-yard gain after a reception during the Texas Longhorns versus Arizona State Sun Devils College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 1, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
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Keep up with the latest pre-draft visits for the Steelers

With the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine officially in the books, attention now turns to prospect pro days and pre-draft visits.

At the conclusion of the combine, each NFL team is able to bring in 30 prospects for a private visit at the facility between March 4 and April 6. These are commonly referred to as “top-30 visits,” though that phrasing can be somewhat confusing, as a scheduled “top-30 visit” doesn’t necessarily mean a player is ranked in the top 30 on a team’s draft board. No on-field workouts are permitted at these visits, but players can undergo physical exams and conduct interviews.

NFL teams are also allowed to conduct video or telephone with draft-eligible players. Per Giants.com, NFL rules restrict clubs to a maximum of “three video or telephone interviews per player, no longer than one hour in length.”

In addition to the 30 official visits, NFL teams are able to hold visits with local players, as long as they do not provide transportation. A “local” player is determined to be a player who is from or attends college in the “local metropolitan area as defined by a current Rand McNally map.”

Pre-draft visits can be huge indicators of a team’s potential interest in a player, and the Steelers, in particular, have used these visits to their advantage. In 2024, the team had top-30 visits with first-round OT Troy Fautanu, ILB Payton Wilson, OL Mason McCormick and DL Logan Lee and had local visits with C Zach Frazier and CB Beanie Bishop (signed as an UDFA). DB Ryan Watts and WR Roman Wilson were the only two draft selections in 2024 that Pittsburgh did not bring in for a top-30 visit.

Here’s a look at the reported top 30 visits for the Steelers heading into 2025, as well as reported local visits. We’ll be keeping this updated leading up through the NFL Draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers reported top-30 visits 2025

Total reported: 15/30

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Pittsburgh Steelers local visits 2025

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Joel Embiid set to undergo another arthroscopic knee surgery next week

Shams Charania: Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, a team official tells ESPN. Embiid was ruled out for season in late February as he and the 76ers met with doctors to determine the best treatment to alleviate his knee issues.
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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week, a team official tells ESPN. Embiid was ruled out for season in late February as he and the 76ers met with doctors to determine the best treatment to alleviate his knee issues. pic.x.com/3Be9DzYjfl5:00 PM More on this storyline

Shams Charania: Embiid will be re-evaluated in six weeks after

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Chris Broussard on Golden State Warriors vs Los Angeles Lakers and who he trusts more in the playoffs | The Herd

Chris Broussard joins Colin Cowherd on The Herd to discuss who he trusts more in the playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers. Broussard breaks down both teams’ playoff potential, evaluating their strengths, weaknesses, and key players.