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The Best in Sports: November 16th, 2020
See the best in sports from November 16, 2020 highlighted by CP3 heading to PHX, NBA contenders adding key pieces, the MLB HOF ballet, and more!
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The NBA Offseason is fully underway with the Suns acquiring Chris Paul from the Thunder, creating one of the best Big 3’s in the league. A pair of title contenders also added key pieces, with Jrue Holiday heading to Milwaukee and Dennis Schroder going to Los Angeles. Also, Kirk Cousins finally won a Monday Night game, the MLB released its 2021 HOF Ballet, and the Padres extended Mike Clevinger while also announcing that he will undergo Tommy John surgery.
Here is all the best from November 16, 2020:
Coming off an eight-game winning streak to end their season in the bubble, the Suns acquired All-Star PG Chris Paul from the Thunder. Paul, 35, will be an excellent veteran presence and leader for one of the ascending young teams in the NBA and should form the best Big 3 in the league with Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton. He led a similarly young, but less talented OKC team to the playoffs last season and will help bring along the development of Phoenix’s other key young players.
Suns now have the league's best Big 3 in Devin Booker, CP3, & DeAndre Ayton and gain a clutch leader who can bring a winning culture to a team looking to ride the momentum of the 8-game win streak from Orlando into this season & look primed to end their 10-yr playoff drought now https://t.co/ZenYyJ0woq
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 16, 2020
Phoenix Suns acquisition of PG Chris Paul is the 1st time they have landed a reigning All-NBA player since trading for F Charles Barkley in 1992 pic.twitter.com/wjIcRcIv57
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 17, 2020
Related: NBA Playoffs
Hoping to convince Giannis to sign his max extension instead of walk next offseason for nothing, the Bucks traded for Pelicans PG Jrue Holiday in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, George Hill, and three first-round picks. Holiday, 30, is an excellent two-way player, averaging 17.6 points, 6.8 assists, and 1.5 steals per game over his seven seasons with New Orleans and will alleviate some of the pressure off Giannis on both ends of the court.
OFFICIAL FULL TRADE DETAILS:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 17, 2020
Bucks receive:
Jrue Holiday
Pelicans receive:
Eric Bledsoe
George Hill
3 (!!!) 1st-round picks.
Wow, wow, wow.
What a haul for New Orleans best 2 players by David Griffin, one of the best GM’s in the game https://t.co/uLtU3Zyqlt
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 17, 2020
Related: NBA Offseason
The Lakers traded Danny Green and the 28th overall pick to the Thunder for PG Dennis Schroder. Schroder was very productive coming off the bench last season for OKC, averaging 18.9 points and 4.0 assists while shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc as a premier 6th Man of the Year candidate. Whether he comes off the bench or is inserted in the starting lineup, Schroder’s addition strengthens LA’s title defense aspirations.
The Lakers intend to acquire Dennis Schroder from the Thunder for Danny Green and the 28th overall pick, sources tell @wojespn.
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 15, 2020
The deal can be formally agreed to in principle Monday. pic.twitter.com/7Qc6CKGpwP
The Lakers added an extremely valuable player in Dennis Schroder https://t.co/bXmG7ZMlHm
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 16, 2020
Related: Los Angeles Lakers Outlook
After losing in his previous nine tries, Kirk Cousins finally won his first Monday Night Football game when the Vikings defeated the Bears 19-13. The nine-game skid was the longest losing streak in MNF history. Cousins had a solid day, completing 25-of-36 passes for 292 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception as he led Minnesota to their third straight victory after a horrendous 1-5 start to the season.
ICMI, Kirk Cousins picked up his first career win on Monday Night Football and his first win against the Bears as a member of the Vikings.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 17, 2020
Cousins was 0-9 previously on Monday Night Football, the longest losing streak by any starter in MNF history. pic.twitter.com/z1MLtj7SXx
.@AThielen19 showing off.
— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2020
An unreal one-hander for the @Vikings TD! #SKOL
📺: #MINvsCHI on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/mAxh3SSnWm pic.twitter.com/7LBTtfkKul
Another 100-yard game for the rookie @JJettas2.
— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2020
His fourth of his young career. #SKOL
📺: #MINvsCHI on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/mAxh3SSnWm pic.twitter.com/s5OQiLP8bs
Kirk Cousins has thrown 20 passing touchdowns on play action since the start of the 2019 season, three more than the next closest quarterback (Ryan Tannehill, 17).
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) November 17, 2020
Cousins also leads all qualified QBs this season in yards per attempt on play action (11.0).#MINvsCHI | #Skol pic.twitter.com/YoIRghL25B
Trailing 7-6, Cordarrelle Patterson returned the opening kickoff of the second-half 104 yards for a touchdown to give the Bears a 13-7 lead. This was Patterson’s eighth career kick return touchdown, tied for the most in NFL history. However, it was not enough, as the Bears offense continued to struggle in the loss.
CORDARRELLE PATTERSON DID IT AGAIN. @ceeflashpee84
— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2020
📺: #MINvsCHI on ESPN
📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/mAxh3SSnWm pic.twitter.com/49hBV0FLXd
Cordarrelle Patterson's 104 yard kick return TD was the 8th of his career.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 17, 2020
That ties him with Leon Washington and Josh Cribbs for the most in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/wIBBx6peXj
Cordarrelle Patterson has more kick return yards (787) than the #Bears have rushing. (782). 😳
— Patrick Mannelly (@PatrickMannelly) November 17, 2020
The MLB announced it’s 2021 Hall of Fame Ballet with no likely first-ballot players. Torii Hunter is the only player eligible this year with a chance to get in the HOF in the future. This means controversial names like Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Curt Schilling have the best chance of their lives this offseason to finally break through and get that 75% vote needed to be cemented in Cooperstown forever.
The 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, as announced by @baseballhall. pic.twitter.com/gBquMDv2hK
— Ryan Thibodaux (@NotMrTibbs) November 16, 2020
Related: MLB Hall of Fame
In an attempt to bolster their defense, the Blazers traded for two-way forward Robert Covington. The Rockets got great value for Covington, landing Trevor Ariza, the 16th pick this year and a 2021 1st Rd Pick in a stacked draft next year. Houston just acquired Covington for Clint Capela a few months ago, which could signify a rebuild in the near future. However, Trevor Ariza’s presence in the deal still gives HOU a two-way player that fits their system and the value could’ve just been too much to pass up even if new Houston GM plans to keep Harden & Westbrook despite the reported trade requests.
Breaking: The Rockets are finalizing a trade to send Robert Covington to Portland for Trevor Ariza, a 2020 first-round pick and a 2021 protected first-round pick, sources tell @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/RWbkyfWOVI
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 17, 2020
Related: NBA Trade Deadline
The Padres re-signed Mike Clevinger to a two-year deal to cover his final two arbitration seasons before reaching free agency. However, Clevinger will miss the entire 2021 season after it was simultaneously announced that the former Indians ace will need Tommy John surgery in a strange twist of events. Clevinger went 2-1 with a 2.84 ERA with San Diego after being acquired from Cleveland midseason in a deal the Padres will ultimately regret if he ends up pitching less than a season before departing in free agency.
The #Padres have signed RHP Mike Clevinger to a two-year contract through the 2022 season.
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) November 16, 2020
Clevinger will also undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday: https://t.co/pGMY4oAyFu pic.twitter.com/uAc5bsX9JD
Mike Clevinger is undergoing Tommy John surgery in Cincinnati tomorrow, the team announced. He’s also agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million deal that will buy out his arb years. Clevinger will make $2M in ‘21, $6.5M in ‘22 with a $3M deferred bonus, plus performance bonuses in ‘22.
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) November 16, 2020
Related: MLB Season Preview
The Braves signed LHP Drew Smyly to a 1y/$11M deal. Smyly, who pitched for the Giants in 2020, is 35-35 in his career with a 4.13 ERA in seven seasons while dealing with a variety of injuries.
#Braves Sign LHP Drew Smyly: pic.twitter.com/ci0maCd0yt
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 16, 2020
Related: Atlanta Braves Team Page
As the NBA offseason heats up, many players and teams are deciding on whether their 2020-21 contract options will get picked up or not. Spurs F DeMar DeRozan chose to opt in to his $27.7M player option. DeRozan has averaged 21.6 points, 5.9 assists, and 5.8 rebounds in his two seasons since being traded to San Antonio in the Kawhi Leonard deal.
DeMar DeRozan will opt into his $27.7M player option with the Spurs, per @ChrisBHaynes pic.twitter.com/KBrK8WgL15
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 16, 2020
Meanwhile, Nuggets F Jarami Grant opted out of his $9.3M player option, choosing to test free agency. Grant averaged 12.2 points and shot 38.9 percent from three in his only season in Denver in 2020, meaning he’s likely to land a deal closer to $12-$16M AAV on the market.
Jerami Grant is DECLINING his $9M player option, via @ChrisBHaynes
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 16, 2020
Expect Grant to receive a raise pic.twitter.com/khzGkY8KKL
Related: NBA Free Agency
PFF: Team of the Week, Awards, & Takeaways from Week 10
Most Valuable Content: Team of the Week, Awards, & Takeaways from NFL Wk10 https://t.co/ubzxvCHA0Z
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 17, 2020
Most Valuable Intel: Daniel Jones went from underrated to overrated to now underrated again
Because the Giants are 3-7, Daniel Jones isn’t getting any credit, despite the fact that New York is competitive in almost every game. When kept clean in the pocket, Jones has a 90.3 PFF passing grade this season, good for ninth in the NFL and his 93.1 grade against the Eagles in Week 10 ranked #1. He has also been effective when throwing 10+ yards downfield, ranking fifth in that category in 2020. He also leads the NFL in adjusted CMP% on those throws at 74.5. While the numbers may not reflect it, Jones has improved this year, despite a lack of talent around him.
Related: What’s Hot
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
Related: Games of the Day
#PlayerOfTheDay (11/16/20) - QB Kirk Cousins, MIN
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) November 17, 2020
FACTS TO KNOW:
- Ended longest losing streak in MNF history (now 1-9)
- Most PASS TD on play-action since 2019 (22)
- Now has 10,000 PASS YDS since joining Minnesota
- 10/11, 149 YDS, 2 TD on 3rd down vs. Chicago https://t.co/nV2nzJ9p8E
Related: Players of the Day
Arguably the greatest kick-returner of all-time.
Cordarrelle Patterson's 104 yard kick return TD was the 8th of his career.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 17, 2020
That ties him with Leon Washington and Josh Cribbs for the most in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/wIBBx6peXj
Related: Facts of the Day
FULL ARTICLE: Most Significant Sports History on November 16th
Roger Clemens won his FIFTH Cy Young award on this day in 1998. He went on to win two more for a MLB-record SEVEN Cy Young awards. 😱 pic.twitter.com/XMPIQwbmZV
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) November 16, 2017
YEAR: 1998
SIGNIFICANCE: Roger Clemens became the 1st pitcher in MLB history to win 5 Cy Young awards
Related: Sports History
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