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Ian Rapoport on NFL Pranks + LeBron’s Future & Celtics Sale Update

May 01, 2025 | 05:00 pm

Shedeur Sanders was one of many players to receive prank phone calls on draft night. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport weighs in on that, and what the Browns new quarterback room could mean for Deshaun Watson, Deion Sanders, and more.

Plus, LeBron James weighs in on his playing future as Anthony Edwards is dubbed “The King Slayer” by Adidas, and the $6.1B sale of the Celtics gets an important update.

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