標籤: passed

A new rumor suggests it wasn’t the Philadelphia Eagles’ asking price for AJ Brown that prompted the Los Angeles Rams to trade for the star receiver.

After falling just short of reaching the Super Bowl in January, the LA Rams are primed to reach the big game next season. When he gave up first-, fifth- and sixth-round picks in next month’s NFL Draft for All-Pro Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie, he showed he wasn’t playing.

Yet he wasn’t the only proven star the front office was targeting in a trade. Various reports claimed that they were one of two teams showing strong interest in trading three-time Pro Bowler AJ Brown. However, they decide to retreat from their goal.

Most assumed that the asking price was the issue. The Eagles are reportedly looking for at least a first and second rounder at pass catcher. However, concerns about Brown’s health may actually be the real reason.

Are teams concerned about AJ Brown’s long-term sustainability?

According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the LA Rams walked away from a potential deal because they were “scared” by what they saw in “preliminary medical research” conducted on the seven-year veteran.

Florio claimed in a new report, “They decided it was too much of an investment for a player of this age. Normal wear and tear. We’re not going to do that. But they were doing all this because if they get AJ Brown, they’ll trade Davante Adams.”

There is a belief around the league that if the Eagles don’t get what they are looking for, they could choose to keep Brown around for another season. However, there are others who feel that Philadelphia is putting themselves in a bad financial position by holding out on him, and waiting until after June 1 to make a trade.

After earning a journalism degree in 2017, Jason Burgos worked as a contributor to several sites, including MMA Sacca… More about Jason Burgos

Sacramento Kings veteran DeMar DeRozan passed Hall of Fame forward Tim Duncan on the all-time scoring list in a 117-109 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. DeRozan finished with 39 points on 17-22 shooting and moved into 18th on the NBA’s all-time list.

According to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee, DeRozan reacted to the historic night after the loss.

“I don’t take anything for granted in this game,” DeRozan said. “I never thought coming into the league that I would play so long, that I would have the opportunities, that I would accomplish the things that I have. “I’ve been a fan of the game my whole life, to be in a position to accomplish any type of goal in this league is an honor for me. It’s crazy to be in that situation, and I don’t take any of it lightly.

“I love playing basketball, and at the end of the day, you look up and things like this happen. It’s definitely cool.”

The 36-year-old DeRozan, in his 17th NBA season, passed Tim Duncan and Hall of Fame forward Dominique Wilkins (26,668) for 17th on the all-time scoring list. DeRozan has 26,505 career points.

DeMar DeRozan announces retirement amid tough season for Kings

Kings veteran DeMar DeRozan discussed the end of his career as an unknown in a recent interview. According to Sactown Sports 1140, DeRozan revealed that he doesn’t know when he will play the last game of his NBA career.

“Yeah, I mean everybody’s got to find their happiness, whatever way it is. For me, you know, you can’t take these moments for granted,” DeRozan told reporters on Wednesday, via Sactown Sports 1140.

For DeRozan, the joy that basketball still brings at this stage of his career is the inspiration that keeps him going.