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NFL Transactions 2-2-23

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NFL Transactions 2-2-23

​​​​​​​​​​​​​The following are the NFL transactions for Thursday, February 2. Transactions will be published each day after they are circulated to NFL clubs. This public version will include waiver requests, assignments via waivers, terminations, free agent signings, reserve list and practice squad additions and deletions, and trades. 

RESERVE LIST ADDITIONS

BALTIMORE
    Sharpe, DavidTFlorida   
         Free Agent Signing
         Reserve/Future

LAS VEGAS
    Murray, JustinTCincinnati   
         Free Agent Signing
         Reserve/Future

PHILADELPHIA
    Siposs, ArrynPAuburn   
         Status Changed to Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return
         (Also see OTHER TRANSACTIONS/COMMENTS)

OTHER TRANSACTION/COMMENTS

RETURNED TO PRACTICE

PHILADELPHIA
    Siposs, ArrynPAuburn   
         Remains on Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return

MBB-D2: Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm (16-3) at Henderson State Reddies (8-11)

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MBB-D2: Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm (16-3) at Henderson State Reddies (8-11)

After weather in the surrounding area postponed this game for 24 hours, Henderson State will face off against the No. 20 Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm for the second time this season. Tip-off from inside the Duke Wells Center is set for Friday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
 
REDDIES REPORT
The last time out on the floor, Henderson kept at Southeastern Oklahoma State’s hip before the lethal three-point shooting of the Savage Storm took over, earning them the victory in Durant, Oklahoma, 99-73. Southeastern shot 18-of-37 (48.6%) from behind the arc and 35-of-66 (53.0%) from the field while getting a career-high 34 points from SE big man Kyle Leslie, 24 of which came from three-point territory (8-15).
 
Saturday was the Reddies’ first time to score over 70 points since their win at Oklahoma Baptist back on Jan. 5. Henderson had four guys score in double figures for the eighth time this season. Franck Kamgain led the scoring with 17 points, followed by Tomislav Miholjcic (16), Zyon Patterson (10) and Malik Riddle (10), who has now scored in double figures in six straight contests.
 
Henderson has struggled to generate much offense as of late, averaging 5.7 assists per outing since their last home victory against Arkansas-Monticello. In its wins this season, HSU has recorded 13 assists per game. In its losses, it has mustered just 8.5 per game. Alvin Miles continues to fill the facilitator role, averaging 3.6 assists a contest, which is fifth in the GAC.
 
The Reddies have dropped four straight against the conference’s current top team and have not beaten Southern Nazarene in Arkadelphia since the 2019-20 season – the year HSU won the GAC Tournament. In head coach Jimmy Elgas‘ eight years at the helm of the program, Henderson has defeated the Crimson Storm inside the Duke Wells Center twice.
 
In the season’s first matchup against SNU, Kamgain and Miholjcic were the only two Reddies to score in double figures as Southern Nazarene came away with the victory, 70-48. The Crimson Storm shot better than 50.0 percent from both the field and from behind the arc, where they went 10-of-19 (52.6%).   
 
SCOUTING NO. 20 SOUTHERN NAZARENE
After starting out the season receiving votes in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Preseason Poll, Southern Nazarene has won 16 of 19 games this season to climb to No. 20 in the latest installment of the NABC rankings. The Crimson Storm are currently riding a six-game winning streak, defeating teams by an average of 22.2 points during that span.
 
At 12-1 in league play, SNU’s one loss came on the road in Russellville earlier this year. Southern Nazarene is 7-3 away from the Sawyer Center as opposed to 9-0 when playing at home. Opposing offenses are faring a little bit better against the nation’s No. 1 scoring defense (56.8 ppg) when playing away from the Crimson Storm’s home base, scoring 59 points per game as opposed to 53 points.
 
In addition to defense, SNU also boasts the top three-point shooting percentage in the GAC and the 10th best mark in Division II at 40.4 percent. Sophomore guard Eain Mowat leads the conference at 49.1 percent (27-55) from long range. Mowat and leading-scorer Tyler McGhie combined for 30 points while hitting 7-of-12 treys against HSU in the season’s first meeting.

WBB-D2: Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm (15-4) at Henderson State Reddies (11-8)

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WBB-D2: Southern Nazarene Crimson Storm (15-4) at Henderson State Reddies (11-8)

The Henderson State women’s basketball program returns home to host first-place Southern Nazarene on Friday, Feb. 3, with tip-off set for 5:30 p.m. inside the Duke Wells Center.
 
REDDIES REPORT
Henderson (11-8, 8-5) is on a two-game win streak after defeating Southeastern Oklahoma State 61-52 in its last game. The Reddies were led by Ashley Farrar, who posted her third double-double of the season against the Savage Storm with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
 
HSU’s defense has tightened up recently, holding its last six opponents to an average of 62 points per game. Against Southeastern Oklahoma State, the Reddies held the Savage Storm to single-digit points in the second and third periods and gave up their fewest total points of the season (52). Across all games, Henderson ranks eighth in scoring defense in the GAC, giving up 66.7 points a contest.  
 
Farrar recorded back-to-back 20-point games against East Central and Southeastern Oklahoma State, and she now has scored double-digit points in 17 games this season. The Green Forest, Ark. native is averaging a GAC-best 20.2 points a game and is backed by Abbie Jiles and Gracie Raby, who are scoring 12.1 and 10.9 an outing, respectively.
 
In the reverse fixture, the Reddies fell to the Crimson Storm 63-47 inside the Sawyer Center. SNU was able to knock HSU’s offense out of rhythm and hold them to its lowest points total of the year. Sonni Martin led the team that afternoon with 18 points and was 4-7 from the three-point line.
 
Henderson has a good home record against Southern Nazarene, winning six of the nine games in the Duke Wells Center. However, the Crimson Storm have won three straight contests over the Reddies, including a 66-62 win in Arkadelphia. HSU and SNU have played each other evenly through 20 games, as each side has won 10 contests.
 
SCOUTING SOUTHERN NAZARENE
The Crimson Storm enter the game versus Henderson in first place in the GAC with a 15-4 record. Last time out, SNU beat Southern Arkansas 75-74 to improve to 12-1 in conference play, with the lone loss coming against Harding, 75-65.
 
Hannah Giddey and Cassandra Awatt lead SNU’s stout defense that gives up the fewest points a contest in the GAC (57.6 ppg). Giddey ranks second in the nation across Division II in blocks per game with 2.7 and recorded five against HSU in the first meeting. Awatt creates havoc for opposing offenses as she has a GAC-best 52 steals.
 
Along with being a strong defender, Awatt is second in the GAC in rebounds, grabbing 8.7 a game and is averaging 13.5 points. Georgia Adams, who did not feature in the first meeting between SNU and HSU, is Southern Nazarene’s top scorer with 15.3 points a game and shooting 43.9 percent from the field. Against Southern Arkansas, Adams was one of five players to reach double-digit scoring figures with 15 points.

Big Heavyweight Matchup Between Brian Howard and Junior Wright Headlines RDR Promotions Mega Card on Saturday, March 4th

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Big Heavyweight Matchup Between Brian Howard and Junior Wright Headlines RDR Promotions Mega Card on Saturday, March 4th

NEWTOWN PA – On Saturday March 4th, RDR Promotions will present a massive night of boxing at The Newtown Athletic Club in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

The potential 16 bout card will be headlined by heavyweights Brian Howard and former world title challenger Junior Wright Squaring off in an eight-round bout.

Howard of Loganville, Georgia has a record of 15-5 with 12 knockouts. The 42 year-old Howard has wins over Yuwshua Zadok (1-0), Chris Stallworth (9-2), Alex Guerrero (12-0-1), Shawndell Winters (8-0), Carlos Negron (20-2). Howard is coming off la oss to Efe Ajagba on April 10, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Wright of Evanston, Illinois is 19-4-1 with 16 knockouts. The 36 year-old Wright has victories over Nick Reader (3-0-1), Nick Kisner (12-0-1). On May 21, 2016, Wright challenged Beibut Shumenov for the WBA Cruiserweight title. Wright was stopped in 10 -rounds in a fight that took place in Las Vegas. Wright is coming off a vicious third-round stoppage over Colby Madison on October 1, 2022 in Philadelphia.

In a six-round bout, undefeated lightweight Rashan Adams steps up to face veteran Oscar Barajas.

Adams of Philadelphia is 4-0 with three knockouts. The 24 year-old is coming off a first round stoppage over Kevin Smith on October 22, 2022 in Philadelphia.

Barajas of Zamora, Mexico is 18-8-1 with eight knockouts. The 32 year-old Barajas had defeated Roxie Lam (7-1) as well Edgardo Navarrete Correa (11-2). Barajas has developed into a “Philly-Killer” as he has defeated two favorites from the City of Brotherly Love in Jerome Conquest and Damon Allen (16-1-1).

In Six-Round Bouts:

Daiyaan Butt (13-2, 6 KOs) of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight bout.

Mark Dawson (10-1-1, 4 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on an opponent to be named in a welterweight bout.

Laquan Evans (5-2-2, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia fights Eliezer Olmeda (3-2) of Gloucester City, NJ in a welterweight bout.

In Four-Round Bouts:

Isaiah Johnson (6-0, 5 KOs) of Sicklerville, PA takes on an opponent to be named in a junior welterweight fight.

Nimal Farmer (2-0, 2 KOs) of Lindenwold, NJ takes on an opponent to be named in a welterweight contest.

Nasir Mickens (2-2, 1 KO) of Philadelphia battles Juan Gutierrez (0-3) of Esteil, Nicaragua in a super bantamweight fight.

Dominique Mayfield (2-1) of Philadelphia takes on Jerome Aiken (1-6-1, 1 KO) of Annapolis, MD in a heavyweight bout.

Ghandi Romain of Union City, NJ will make his pro debut against Jeremiah Kendrick (1-3, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a super welterweight bout.

Erron Peterson (3-0, 2 KOs) of Philadelphia battles Tariq Green (2-2) of Philadelphia in a middleweight clash.

Najeem Johns (2-0, 2 KOs) of Darby, PA tussles with Leonidas Fowlkes (2-12-1) of Winchester, VA in a super lightweight battle.

Brendan O’Callaghan (4-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia takes on Soslan Alborov (1-1-1, 1 KO) of Philadelphia in a super welterweight fight.

Seeing action against opponents to be named will be heavyweight Jonathan Wiles (0-2) of Philadelphia, featherweight Rasheen Brown (11-1, 7 KOs) of Philadelphia and junior welterweight Roberto Gomez (5-1, 5 KOs) of Mexico City.

First Bout at 5 PM ET

The Newtown Athletic Club is located at 120 Pheasant, Newtown PA 18940

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks (26-26) at Utah Jazz (27-26)

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NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks (26-26) at Utah Jazz (27-26)

Judging Wednesday’s performance, nobody would guess the Atlanta Hawks came into their 132-100 blowout win at Phoenix with a losing record and having lost four of five games.

That happened early and often, leading to a result that made the Hawks look like the team that won five in a row before their recent slide.

The Hawks shot over 57 percent from the field (52 for 91) and from 3-point range (19 for 33). The Suns were limited to 40.7 percent shooting overall while only connecting on 4 of 28 from 3-point range.

Murray scored 21, Trae Young contributed 20 points and 12 assists, Bogdan Bogdanovic had 18 points and Onyeka Okongwu hit all seven field-goal attempts en route to 17 points for the Hawks, who evened their record to 26-26.

Atlanta will continue its five-game road trip in Salt Lake City on Friday against the Utah Jazz, who also are coming off a nice – albeit more competitive — win.

Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 28 points and 13 rebounds, while rookie Walker Kessler amassed 17 points, 14 rebounds and seven blocked shots in Utah’s 131-128 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Jordan Clarkson added 23 points, with Mike Conley totaling 19 points, including a pair of late clutch free throws, and eight assists. His three-point play put Utah up 120-113 with 2:13 left.

Malik Beasley (14 points) and Collin Sexton (12) also hit double digits in scoring.

One of those games happened in Atlanta on Nov. 9 when the Jazz blew a 15-point lead before edging the Hawks 125-119. Utah outscored Atlanta 40-29 in the fourth quarter to rally for the win.

Markkanen topped all scorers in that one with 32 points while draining six of Utah’s 17 3-pointers. Those two themes — Markkanen scoring a lot and the Jazz hitting a bunch of 3s — remain in place for the Jazz three months later.

NBA Preview: Philadelphia Sixers (33-17) at San Antonio Spurs (14-38)

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NBA Preview: Philadelphia Sixers (33-17) at San Antonio Spurs (14-38)

The Philadelphia 76ers will carry plenty of momentum as they begin a three-game road trip in San Antonio against the struggling Spurs on Friday.

The 76ers have won eight of their past nine games and will square off against a San Antonio squad that has dropped 15 of its past 17 outings. The Spurs beat Philadelphia on the road in the first week of the season but plenty of water has flowed underneath the bridge since Oct. 22.

Philadelphia’s most recent contest was a 105-94 home win over Orlando on Wednesday behind Joel Embiid’s 28 points and 11 rebounds. James Harden scored 26 points on 6-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc and added 10 assists and nine rebounds in the victory, which avenged a loss to the Magic two days earlier.

Tobias Harris tallied 16 points for the 76ers, while Tyrese Maxey added 10 off the bench. Philadelphia led by just four points entering the final quarter but turned it on late with its defense, limiting Orlando to just two points over the final 4:30 of the game.

Harris’ play on the defensive end drew Rivers’ praise.

The game is the last at home for the Spurs before their annual “Rodeo Road Trip,” in which they play nine straight contests on the road from Feb. 6-28. San Antonio has dropped 10 consecutive games away from home.

The Spurs have lost seven straight games, the most recent a 119-109 decision to Sacramento on Wednesday. Rookie Malaki Branham hit for a career-best 22 points for San Antonio while Josh Richardson had 19 points, Jakob Poeltl added 18 points and 12 rebounds, Keldon Johnson also had 18 points and Zach Collins scored 14 for the Spurs.

San Antonio trailed by just five points but surrendered a 17-5 run over a three-minute span in the middle of the final quarter that was too much to overcome.

The Spurs played without Tre Jones (left foot) and Jeremy Sochan (lower back) after first-quarter injuries that would keep them out for the rest of the game. The pair’s availability for Friday’s contest is to be determined.

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic (20-32) at Minnesota Timberwolves (28-26)

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NBA Preview: Orlando Magic (20-32) at Minnesota Timberwolves (28-26)

The Minnesota Timberwolves will continue a six-game homestand on Friday when they welcome the Orlando Magic to Minneapolis.

Orlando comes into Friday’s contest playing the third of four straight road games after back-to-back matchups with the 76ers in Philadelphia. The Magic split the pair, winning 119-109 on Monday behind 29 points from Paolo Banchero and 12 points with 10 assists from Markelle Fultz.

Orlando could not replicate its offensive success in the rematch on Wednesday, collectively shooting 37.9 percent from the floor in a 105-94 loss. The defeat marked the Magic’s first game failing to score at least 100 points since Dec. 18.

The Magic rank fourth-to-last in the NBA in both scoring offense (110.9 points per game) and assists per game (22.6). They are also fifth-to-last in field goals made per contest at 40.0.

Since the beginning of January while playing with a more consistent lineup — Wendell Carter Jr. and Gary Harris both returned from lengthy absences just before the start of the new year — Orlando’s improved its scoring output to 113.8 points per game. The Magic have played close to .500 basketball in those 15 games since Jan. 4 despite the backslide in Philadelphia.

While Orlando looks to move to 8-8 in 2023, it must slow a Minnesota team that has been surging since the calendar turned.

The Timberwolves improved to 12-5 in 2023 with their fourth win in the last five outings, besting Golden State in overtime on Wednesday, 119-114.

D’Angelo Russell scored 29 points and shot 7 of 17 from 3-point range against his former team, including four made 3-pointers in the fourth quarter.

Anthony Edwards scored 27 points and dished five assists. Edwards has scored at least 23 points in each of Minnesota’s last eight games — a stretch in which the Timberwolves are 6-2.

Naz Reid — making his eighth start of the season — delivered with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Reid filled in for Rudy Gobert, who was a late scratch due to groin soreness, and he both started and finished Wednesday’s win, the latter with emphasis.

Reid’s dunk after following his own missed 3-point attempt extended Minnesota’s lead to two possessions in the final nine seconds, effectively putting Golden State away.

The win marked Minnesota’s second overtime contest in as many outings, following a 118-111 loss on Monday to the Sacramento Kings.

The Timberwolves aim to complete the season sweep of the Magic, having won at Orlando 126-108 on Nov. 16.

NBA Preview: Toronto Raptors (23-30) at Houston Rockets (13-38)

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NBA Preview: Toronto Raptors (23-30) at Houston Rockets (13-38)

There are no definitive means to measure how much the trade deadline rumors are adversely affecting the Toronto Raptors, but what is abundantly clear is their uneven play of late.

The Raptors suffered a 131-128 road setback to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, their sixth loss in nine games, dropping them to 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Raptors played without forward OG Anunoby — whose name has been bandied about most often in advance of the Feb. 9 deadline — for a third consecutive game and will be without Anunoby on Friday when they visit the Houston Rockets.

Despite a top-10 offensive rating (114.5) and a net rating that ranks in the middle of the pack in the NBA, the Raptors have been unable to sustain momentum. Their lack of overall success can be linked to their middling defense, which is 20th in the league in defensive rating at 114.2 points allowed per 100 possessions.

Toronto allowed the Jazz to shoot 53 percent overall, including 17 3-pointers, and watched Utah make 26 of 30 free throws. The Raptors were consistently overmatched by Jazz 7-footers Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler, who combined to score 45 points on only 23 shots while grabbing 27 rebounds, nine on the offensive end.

How the Raptors will address improvement in the near term is a mystery. They are falling off the pace to participate in a play-in game, a reality that might shape their decisions at the trade deadline. In the interim, Toronto will have to rally around who is available despite a murky future.

The Rockets, saddled by injury misfortune, have nevertheless uncovered the path to victory in consecutive games. They followed a road win Saturday over the Detroit Pistons with a 112-106 home victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday despite the absence of starting guards Jalen Green (calf) and Kevin Porter Jr. (foot). Houston won consecutive games for the first time since Dec. 11-13.

Moxie and toughness served the Rockets well in both games, with contributions coming from a number of corners. Five Rockets scored in double figures against the Thunder with Eric Gordon (25 points), Tari Eason (20) and Josh Christopher (11) all recording season-high point totals.

Eason, a rookie forward out of LSU, and Kenyon Martin Jr. have come to personify the Rockets’ stubborn will of late. On the heels of producing 15 points and 13 rebounds against the Pistons, Martin tallied 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists against the Thunder.

Eason, meanwhile, recorded his third consecutive double-double after entering this stretch with just one previously. He added 13 rebounds, including a whopping 12 offensive boards, and three steals to his ledger and continues to embrace the role of doing the necessary dirty work.

NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns (27-26) at Boston Celtics (37-15)

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NBA Preview: Phoenix Suns (27-26) at Boston Celtics (37-15)

Devin Booker is expected to be back in the Phoenix lineup soon, but his return may not come in time to help the Suns when they visit the Boston Celtics on Friday night.

Booker has missed nearly six weeks with a groin strain and according to multiple reports, he will be with the Suns for their five-game road trip that begins Friday. Booker left a game against Denver on Christmas and hasn’t played since. ESPN reported that Booker is targeting Tuesday’s road game against the Brooklyn Nets for his return.

Booker is in his eighth season with the Suns. He’s averaging a career-high 27.1 points in 29 games this season, with the Suns going 8-11 during his absence. He also missed five games earlier in the season with hamstring soreness.

Phoenix trailed throughout Wednesday night’s 132-100 home loss to Atlanta. The Suns were 4 of 28 from 3-point range (14.3 percent) and committed 16 turnovers that led to 31 points for the Hawks.

Mikal Bridges scored a team-high 23 points for Phoenix in the loss, while Deandre Ayton added 20 points and nine rebounds. But the Hawks made 19 3-pointers.

Boston, meanwhile, is coming off one of its best offensive games of the season in Wednesday’s 139-96 home victory against the Nets. The Celtics made 26 3-pointers — one shy of matching the franchise record — and led by 49 points in the fourth quarter.

Jayson Tatum (31 points) and Jaylen Brown (26) each made seven 3-pointers. It was the eighth time this season Tatum and Brown each scored at least 25 points in the same game. The Celtics were able to rest their starters in the fourth quarter.

Friday will be the second game between Boston and Phoenix this season. Boston prevailed 125-98 in Phoenix on Dec. 7. The Celtics led by 45 points in the second half.

Josh Okogie led the Suns’ offense in the loss by coming off the bench to score 28 points. Brown and Tatum each tossed in 25 for Boston.

Boston point guard Marcus Smart didn’t play in Wednesday’s victory over Brooklyn. Smart has missed the last five games with a sprained ankle. The Celtics are 2-3 during that five-game stretch but have won their last two outings.

NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers (25-26) at Washington Wizards (24-26)

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NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers (25-26) at Washington Wizards (24-26)

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers will look to continue their recent strong play on Friday night when they visit the Washington Wizards.

Lillard collected 42 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds to pace Portland to a 122-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. He has scored at least 40 points in back-to-back contests and in a total of nine games this season.

Wednesday’s win wasn’t just a one-man show, however.

Anfernee Simons scored 26 points and Drew Eubanks recorded 11 points and 11 rebounds while playing in place of Jusuf Nurkic, who left the game early in the first quarter due to left calf soreness. Portland also saw Jerami Grant depart the game due to concussion-like symptoms.

The Trail Blazers have won four of their past five games to move within one victory of .500 on the season.

The Wizards, in turn, have won six straight games for the first time since 2015.

Washington’s bid to extend that winning streak on Wednesday was denied not by a loss but by travel issues involving its opponent. The NBA postponed Wednesday’s game after the Detroit Pistons were unable to fly home following their contest against the Mavericks due to an ice storm in Dallas.

Deni Avdija scored a career-high 25 points to go along with nine rebounds in the Wizards’ 127-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. He made 10 of 12 shots from the floor, including both attempts from 3-point range.

Bradley Beal scored 21 points and Porzingis chipped in 17 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and five blocks in his return from a three-game absence due to a left ankle sprain.

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