49ers must ignore clear expiration date hovering over DeForest Buckner's reunion
While DeForest Buckner's contract says he's little more than a rental, the 49ers should look at making him a permanent fixture once again.
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While DeForest Buckner's contract says he's little more than a rental, the 49ers should look at making him a permanent fixture once again.
Eight former Iowa State Cyclones saw action in Week 7 of the NFL, combining for 368 snaps across offense, defense and special teams. Notable performances include Xavier Hutchinson (Texans) with a TD catch, 17 receiving yards and three kickoff returns in the Giants’ 27‑21 OT loss, and Brock Purdy (49ers) throwing 27‑40 for 288 yards, one TD and two picks in a 29‑20 defeat to Atlanta. Darien Porter (Raiders) logged seven tackles on defense, while Domonique Orange (Vikings) started on the line in a 16‑10 win over Indianapolis. Injuries sidelined Breece Hall, Jake Hummel, David Montgomery, Jaylin Noel and Kene Nwangwu.
The 49ers' hopes of trading for Jets WR Garrett Wilson take a hit as insider Adam Schefter reports New York has no intention of moving its star receiver.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Golden State Warriors, 112-95, on Friday for their second loss of the 2026-27 season. The post Lakers Fall Short After Dominant Start For 2nd Loss of Season appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The San Francisco 49ers reportedly may be looking to make yet another splash ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.
A former 49ers running back found himself running from something other than opposing defenders this week. Former San Francisco 49ers running back Joe Williams was arrested Wednesday afternoon in West Hollywood after allegedly fleeing from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies who were attempting to take him into custody on an outstanding felony warrant. According to […] The post Former 49ers RB Arrested After Foot Chase With Police (Breaking News) appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
The New York Yankees are making changes to their front office, with two experienced baseball executives set to leave the organization. The Bronx Bombers will not renew the contracts of special assistants Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean for the 2027 season, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Both executives worked alongside general […] The post Yankees make major change to front office with final decisions for ex-Mets, Giants GMs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry left Luka Doncic on the floor with a spectacular ankle-breaker against the Los Angeles Lakers. The highlight quickly attracted attention, but Curry’s reaction afterward made the moment even more entertaining. The Warriors guard admitted he was simply looking for enough room to get his shot off. Instead, he created […] The post What Warriors’ Stephen Curry said about epic ankle-breaker vs. Lakers’ Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 49ers, fresh off a DeForest Buckner acquisition, are reportedly scouting wide receiver help before the Nov. 10 deadline. The Athletic’s Jonathan Jones says San Francisco could still make moves, and Sportsnaut outlines five realistic trade targets: slot‑ready Josh Downs (Colts), former first‑round pick Quentin Johnston (Chargers), former 49er Jauan Jennings (Vikings), veteran 1,000‑yard man Calvin Ridley (Titans), and seasoned receiver Chris Godwin (Buccaneers). Each option offers a different cost and upside, from low‑price depth to potential impact playmakers, as the team aims to protect its NFC West lead amid looming threats from Seattle and the Rams.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry reacted to his crossover against Luka Doncic, which left the Los Angeles Lakers guard off balance and gave Curry a wide-open opportunity. The post Steph Curry reacts to breaking Luka Doncic’s ankles appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Elliotte Friedman reports that the San Jose Sharks have tabled a serious trade offer for Detroit’s unsigned defenseman Simon Edvinsson, but the Red Wings turned it down, citing “substantive” talks. Interim GM Shawn Horcoff says Detroit intends to sign Edvinsson, though the Swede has expressed a preference to be traded after stalled contract talks. Meanwhile, John Gibson records his 13th career penalty‑shot save, passing Sergei Bobrovsky for the active NHL lead, and the Red Wings beat Chicago. The digest also notes Dylan Larkin’s controversy, Axel Sandin‑Pellikka’s increased AHL minutes, and other league trade rumors.
Elliotte Friedman drops a bombshell that Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov, the former Hart Trophy winner, wants out before his contract expires, but the Lightning say they won’t trade him despite acknowledging the request. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Flyers are still hunting a center and eyeing defensive upgrades, with rumors linking them to two trade‑available defensemen and updates pending on injured forwards Travis Konecny and Owen Tippett. The daily also notes San Jose’s interest in defense prospect Simon Edvinsson, New Jersey’s 5-2 win over Vegas, and Boston’s surprising player surges.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg gushes over Stephen Curry’s ankle‑breaking move that dropped Luka Doncic to the floor before Curry nailed a 3‑pointer in Golden State’s 112‑95 win over the Lakers on Oct. 31, 2026. The play helped the Warriors erase a 25‑point deficit and clinch their third straight victory, lifting them to a 3‑3 record. Lendeborg, who previously critiqued Doncic, called the moment a major energy boost and praised Curry as “big bro.” The win sets up a matchup against the Clippers Sunday.
The New York Yankees have ditched Brian Sabean and Omar Minaya, formerly of the Giants and Mets,
Filip Chytil, the former Rangers center now with Vancouver, lands on injured reserve after re‑aggravating a shoulder injury in the Canucks’ 3‑2 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 30. A hard hit from Sharks defenseman Darnell Nurse forced Chytil to finish the game despite the blow. The 27‑year‑old logged a season‑high 22:13 of ice time, averaging a career‑best 19:53 per game, but has yet to score a goal and has only two assists as Vancouver struggles with a 3‑11‑1 record. Chytil missed the first eight games after an early‑season shoulder issue and has battled numerous injuries since being traded from the Rangers on Jan. 31, 2025.
The Golden State Warriors are watching the playoffs get further out of reach, overtaken by younger, hungrier teams in the Western Conference.
The Miami Dolphins claim former Bears edge rusher Jamree Kromah off waivers, adding him to the 53‑man roster, and simultaneously waive Robert Beal, Jr. Kromah, an undrafted 2024 free agent who spent 2025 on Chicago’s practice squad, appeared in two games this season with two tackles. Beal, a recent addition from the 49ers, recorded one tackle in two appearances for Miami. Kromah joins Chop Robinson, Josh Uche, Malik Herring and Rodney McGraw as the Dolphins’ edge‑rush depth ahead of Sunday’s 4:25 p.m. clash with the New England Patriots.
The Indianapolis Colts have turned their mid‑season overhaul into a full franchise rebuild and are now actively seeking to trade star running back Jonathan Taylor before the Nov. 10 deadline. Reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport say multiple contenders—including the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos—are in talks. Taylor, 27, carries a $15 million signing bonus and contracts through 2028 ($15 M in 2027, $9.46 M in 2028), making him a prime asset. Indianapolis aims to clear cap space and fetch a future second‑round pick plus late‑round selections, following recent moves that sent guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle and DT DeForest Buckner to San Francisco.
After Stephen Curry dazzled the Los Angeles Lakers with a jaw‑dropping ankle‑breaker that left Luka Doncic on the floor, Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton gave a hilariously candid reaction. In a video posted to X, Melton admits he missed the play entirely, saying, “Next thing you know, I look back and dude on the floor,” and vows to rewatch the highlight to figure out what happened. His bewildered response underscores Curry’s continued ability to stun even his own teammates and fuels the viral buzz around the game‑changing move.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, who told Luka Doncic he sucks last week, arrived for the rematch as Michael Myers. He says it was the only costume that fit. The post Yaxel Lendeborg Shows Up as Michael Myers for the Luka Rematch, Then Says It Was the Only Spirit Halloween Costume in His Size appeared first on Terez Owens .
A new SB Nation Reacts poll shows 94% of fans expect the Seattle Seahawks to win Monday night’s primetime clash against the Chicago Bears, with most predicting a 9‑16 point margin. After a dominant 20‑3 win over the Chiefs, Seattle sits two games behind the 49ers in the NFC West and aims to keep the momentum despite missing key receivers Rashid Shaheed and Zach Charbonnet, and several injuries on the line. The Bears, led by QB Caleb Williams and a top‑10 offense, have won four of their last five and could keep the game close. The Seahawks’ defense, fresh from a four‑sack, four‑turnover performance, will need to contain Williams and D’Andre Swift as Seattle leans on Sam Darnold’s passing game.
Two nights before the Lakers’ collapse in San Francisco, JJ Redick praised Jarred Vanderbilt after a win over the Clippers. He said that he was “always gonna impact the game with just his effort.” On Friday, the Lakers’ coach left Chase Center with more questions about the officials than answers. “I tend to agree with […] The post JJ Redick Makes Feelings Clear on NBA Refs’ Controversial Decisions After Lakers’ Collapse vs Warriors appeared first on EssentiallySports .
On October 31, 2026, the Lakers surrendered a 25‑point lead to the Warriors, losing 117‑100. The game’s standout moment was Steph Curry’s lethal crossover that sent Luka Dončić to the floor, followed by a clutch three‑pointer that sparked a 17‑point swing. Play‑by‑play announcer Michael Grady’s electrifying call captured the drama, while Curry finished with 31 points and later broke down the play on the Amazon Prime post‑game show. Dončić, despite averaging 36.2 PPG this season, couldn’t match Curry’s 38‑year‑old wizardry, turning the highlight into a viral sensation.
The 49ers are building a reputation for keeping doors open to former players, as defensive tackle DeForest Buckner rejoins the team after stints with the Chicago Bears and a brief free‑agency saga. Buckner joins Dre Greenlaw, Deebo Samuel and (formerly) Kendrick Bourne as the fourth ex‑49er to return, underscoring a culture that values personalized support, modern resources and veteran leadership. While some departures—like Greenlaw’s short stint in Denver and Samuel’s trade to Washington—ended in frustration, the players’ returns suggest the organization offers a better fit than rival teams. The article argues that this trend bolsters locker‑room morale and offers a recruiting edge for rookies and free agents.
Luis Severino opts into his $22 million player option, keeping him with the Oakland Athletics through their final Sacramento season before he hits free agency in 2027‑28. The 33‑year‑old right‑hander logged a 4.16 ERA over 12 starts before a shoulder strain ended his 2025‑26 campaign. With a career‑low strikeout rate (19.4% vs. 24% this year) and mixed home/road splits—5.85 ERA at Sutter Health Park versus 3.14 on the road—Severino’s value sits at the contract’s guarantee rather than market price, especially amid a likely lockout. While Oakland may entertain a trade, the team is more likely to retain him as a veteran anchor for a young rotation headed into the offseason.