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Jethro is has been covering his hometown team, the Portland Trail Blazers, for more than two years now and is an expert on the team and on the NBA. Despite his west coast background, he adopted the Houston Texans as his favorite NFL team when he was younger. Jethro is the senior editor of The Lead and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Journalism.

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Aug 6, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles talks to media after training camp at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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8 NFL Head Coaches Who Are Most Likely to Get Fired Next

The NFL’s coaching carousel is a bottomless well of drama and disappointment. Every so often, a team finds its gem — Mike MacDonald,...

September 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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ESPN, Jay Mariotti Among Many Who Owe Pablo Torre an Apology

People out there wanted Pablo Torre to fail. Wednesday afternoon, Torre silenced a conglomerate of his critics. Torre has become the face of...

September 2, 2026
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Shaedon Sharpe’s Meniscus Tear Is Nail in Coffin of Blazers’ Failed Backcourt

The Portland Trail Blazers, who were one of the league’s most-injured NBA teams last season, have just been handed heartbreaking news: Shaedon Sharpe...

August 24, 2026
Aug 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans center Keylan Rutledge (66) during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Keylan Rutledge Is Going to Will Texans to Super Bowl LXI

The NFL’s worst-kept secret is that the Houston Texans have the league’s best defense and an offense that struggles mightily to keep up...

August 18, 2026
Jul 29, 2026; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with tight end Travis Kelce (87) during training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Which 8 NFL Players Have the Least to Lose in 2026?

In sports, everyone’s always talking about the guys at the top. Intrigue and drama are built on the backs of stakes and reputation....

August 6, 2026
Jul 29, 2026; Atlanta, Falcons, USA; Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. (27) on the field during the first day of training camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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The Atlanta Falcons’ Biggest Adversaries Are the Atlanta Falcons

If you had to make a case for why a Georgia Bulldogs team over the past decade could defeat an Atlanta Falcons team...

August 4, 2026
Jul 24, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) and Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during training camp at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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What Do the Arizona Cardinals Actually Want to Happen in 2026?

Coined by some as the worst franchise in American sports, the Arizona Cardinals could use a successful season more than most teams. Thankfully...

August 1, 2026
Apr 25, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) share a moment during the second half of the game at Moda Center. The Grizzlies won 120-113. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports
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If Anyone Can Fix Ja Morant, It’s Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard walked into the NBA as a grizzled veteran. The moment he stepped foot in Portland, he was ready to lead and...

June 30, 2026
Jan 11, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves acting head coach Micah Nori looks on against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Tom Dundon Further Reveals Cutthroat Nature With Micah Nori Hire

In a short time, the NBA has learned that Tom Dundon is an unconventional person. He broke the seal when he stepped in...

June 23, 2026
Apr 10, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) high-fives forward Toumani Camara (33) as guard Jrue Holiday (5) heads to the bench during a timeout in the first half against the LA Clippers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images
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Portland Trail Blazers 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers just experienced one of the more confusing seasons in recent memory. The Allen Estate agreed to sell the team...

June 17, 2026
Oct 11, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo huddles with guard Cam Spencer (24), guard Javon Small (10), forward Cedric Coward (23) and center Lawson Lovering (34) during a timeout during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Memphis Grizzlies 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies chose to take a step back this season in the hopes of taking two steps forward. They traded away Jaren...

June 13, 2026
Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) with head coach Jordan Ott against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Phoenix Suns 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Phoenix Suns were supposed to be terrible last season. Vegas projected them to win 30 games — they exceeded that figure by Feb....

June 12, 2026
Apr 2, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers GM Joe Cronin visits courtside before a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Blazers’ GM Joe Cronin Hints at Trade Deadline Move…What Was It?

On Thursday, at the Blazers’ end-of-season interviews, General Manager Joe Cronin shared that he had presented a trade to the owner-in-waiting, Tom Dundon,...

May 1, 2026
Apr 2, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Tom Dundon, the owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, after a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Is Tom Dundon the Villain Portland Trail Blazers Fans Need?

In the Rip City Rising Ownership Group’s introductory press conference, majority owner Tom Dundon said, in reference to rumors about him moving the...

April 23, 2026