J.R. DeGroote
Hi, Subscriber

J.R. DeGroote

Expertise:
NFL, Football, NBA, Basketball
Education:
Arizona State University
Location:
Cleveland, Ohio

Experience

J.R. DeGroote is a staff writer for Heavy.com, where he has covered the NFL, NBA, and trending sports stories since 2019. With a deep focus on the league's most passionate fanbases, his reporting provides inside access and in-depth analysis on the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Lakers. J.R. brings over 15 years of experience (West Hawaii Today, Bleacher Report, Athlon Sports, 12up) in sports journalism. He is committed to delivering stories that go beyond the box score, exploring the "why" behind the biggest moments in sports.

Expertise: NFL, Football, NBA, Basketball, NFL Draft Analysis, NBA Free Agency

Primary Coverage: Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Lakers

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University

Experience: 15 years as a professional sports journalist.

Latest Articles From J.R. DeGroote

Cavaliers Dubbed Team to Watch in Trade Talks for Blazers Wing

Cavaliers Dubbed Team to Watch in Trade Talks for Blazers Wing

Browns Star Pass-Catcher Named ‘Tantalizing’ Offseason Trade Candidate

Browns Star Pass-Catcher Named ‘Tantalizing’ Offseason Trade Candidate

Browns Pitched as Suitor for Cowboys QB in Free Agency

Browns Pitched as Suitor for Cowboys QB in Free Agency

Cavs Guard Dubbed LeBron James ‘Favorite’ as Trade Rumors Heat Up

Cavs Guard Dubbed LeBron James ‘Favorite’ as Trade Rumors Heat Up

Browns Trading Nick Chubb Based on ‘Cold Logic’ Says Insider

Browns Trading Nick Chubb Based on ‘Cold Logic’ Says Insider

Browns Expected to Make ‘Big Swing’ In Offseason to Help Watson

Browns Expected to Make ‘Big Swing’ In Offseason to Help Watson

Cowboys Coaching Change Spells Bad News For Ezekiel Elliott

Cowboys Coaching Change Spells Bad News For Ezekiel Elliott

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Clarifies Stance on QB Dak Prescott

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Clarifies Stance on QB Dak Prescott

Browns Will Have Hard Time Retaining Key Piece of Offensive Line

Browns Will Have Hard Time Retaining Key Piece of Offensive Line

Lakers Tease Potential Next Move While Introducing Rui Hachimura

Lakers Tease Potential Next Move While Introducing Rui Hachimura

Lakers Set Firm Line on Future Trade Talks After Latest Move

Lakers Set Firm Line on Future Trade Talks After Latest Move

Cowboys QB Cooper Rush Breaks Silence on Next Move

Cowboys QB Cooper Rush Breaks Silence on Next Move

Cowboys Get Trolled by 49ers Star Nick Bosa After Playoff Loss

Cowboys Get Trolled by 49ers Star Nick Bosa After Playoff Loss

Lakers Guard Patrick Beverley Issues 3-Word Response to Damian Lillard

Lakers Guard Patrick Beverley Issues 3-Word Response to Damian Lillard

Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Under Fire for Postgame Encounter

Cowboys Coach Mike McCarthy Under Fire for Postgame Encounter

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Calls Out 49ers WR Deebo Samuel After Loss

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Calls Out 49ers WR Deebo Samuel After Loss

Cowboys Kicker Brett Maher’s Shaky Warmup Interrupted by ‘Testy’ 49ers

Cowboys Kicker Brett Maher’s Shaky Warmup Interrupted by ‘Testy’ 49ers

Browns Expected to Make Several Coaching Changes in Coming Weeks

Browns Expected to Make Several Coaching Changes in Coming Weeks

Browns Swinging Trade for Deshaun Watson’s Former Top WR ‘Not Impossible’

Browns Swinging Trade for Deshaun Watson’s Former Top WR ‘Not Impossible’

Bet $5 on the Playoffs, Get $150 in Bonus Bets This Weekend

Bet $5 on the Playoffs, Get $150 in Bonus Bets This Weekend

Lakers Star LeBron James Picks Side After Grizzlies Altercation

Lakers Star LeBron James Picks Side After Grizzlies Altercation

Browns Coach Eyed by AFC East Squad for Coordinator Gig

Browns Coach Eyed by AFC East Squad for Coordinator Gig

Lakers Star LeBron James Fires Off Cryptic Tweet Amid Trade Speculation

Lakers Star LeBron James Fires Off Cryptic Tweet Amid Trade Speculation

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Calls Out Haters Ahead of 49ers Clash

Cowboys Star Micah Parsons Calls Out Haters Ahead of 49ers Clash

Cavs Proposed Trade Sends Stingy Wing to Cleveland for Hefty Haul

Cavs Proposed Trade Sends Stingy Wing to Cleveland for Hefty Haul

Browns New DC Jim Schwartz Put Star Players on Notice

Browns New DC Jim Schwartz Put Star Players on Notice

NFL Teams Urged to Avoid Browns Defensive End in Free Agency

NFL Teams Urged to Avoid Browns Defensive End in Free Agency

Lakers Set to Make Tough Decision With LeBron James After Loss to Kings

Lakers Set to Make Tough Decision With LeBron James After Loss to Kings

Lakers Talks for Knicks Guard ‘Intensifying’ Ahead of Deadline

Lakers Talks for Knicks Guard ‘Intensifying’ Ahead of Deadline

49ers Legend Takes Heat For Tweet on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott

49ers Legend Takes Heat For Tweet on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott