Who is a Commanders defensive player that is struggling in training camp?
Mitch Tischler of the Monumental Sports Network was a guest on "BMitch & Finlay" on 106.7 The Fan on Monday afternoon and volunteered the name of safety Quan Martin. Martin was the 47th overall selection of the 2023 NFL Draft, Ron Rivera's last as Commanders head coach and head of all player personnel decisions.
Martin was not playing well, not tackling well in 2025, and began to see his time on the field decrease late in the season. To be the 47th pick in the NFL draft and not be a starter in your fourth season does not speak well for the team's drafting ability in the previous administration. Even more, might Martin not even make the team? Might Quan Martin's days be numbered in Ashburn?
"Jeremy Reaves has been on the field much more than Quan," expressed Tischler. "We saw Quan's role change last year as the season went on and maybe didn't necessarily fit his play style as much. I feel like we are seeing a little bit of tentativeness from Quan, early on in camp here."
Also to be considered is the fact that the Commanders have a new defensive coordinator, Daronte Jones. This means the Commanders are learning a new defensive scheme, philosophy and language. Of course, that is true of almost all of the defensive players, not only Martin. "Part of that is learning what Daronte Jones wants that safety position to do. I think Quan's a guy that I was hoping early in camp would solidify that fourth safety spot and not have to have the conversation, if Percy Butler is going to stick around or Robert McDaniel, one of those guys."

#quan

Warriors star named one of most overpaid players at his position originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Well, this isn't necessarily a list that Golden State Warriors star forward Jimmy Butler wanted to be on.
Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report recently named Butler as one of the most overpaid forwards in the entire NBA, largely due to the fact that he'll be sidelined for a large chunk of the upcoming 2026-27 season due to a knee injury.
Butler will make over $58 million for the upcoming campaign, but will likely be available for fewer than half the games. The star forward is set for unrestricted free agency next summer.
"This is mostly a technicality, as Butler underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL on Feb. 9, 2026 and therefore figures to miss half of the upcoming season. Considering he'll be 37 before the campaign even starts, it's hard to imagine that shelf-time estimate is on the low end, and it's also tough to envision him sustaining the level of play he showed last year," Hughes wrote.

#butler #star #Warriors

One of King Charles'most senior staff members, Bernie Flannery, is to stand down this weekend after being by the monarch's side for 40 years.
The news was revealed by royal author Robert Jobson on his Substack page. "Bernie Flannery leaves the King's personal staff this weekend," he wrote. "The loyal butler is the latest of His Majesty's team to leave his side, after more than forty years at his beck and call."
Bernie joined Charles' staff in the early 1990s after serving aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. He clearly made an impression on both Charles and his then-wife, Princess Diana, as when the royal couple split, it was revealed that both wanted him to continue serving them. Bernie chose Charles on the royal's insistence.
Robert concluded his post by saying: "He is the most loyal of the loyal. Happy retirement Bernie. I raise a glass to you."
During his years with the King, Bernie has mostly stayed out of the headlines, although in 1999, he was involved in a car crash after picking up a new car for the Royal Household.

#loyal #weekend

An Oklahoma teenager accused of ******* ually ******* aulting and strangling two high school girls saw his criminal case dismissed after completing a youthful offender rehabilitation plan, all without serving a prison sentence, court records show.
Jesse Mack Butler was 17 when he was charged as an adult in Payne County in March 2025 with 10 felony counts tied to alleged attacks on two girls he had dated.
The charges included two counts of attempted first-degree rape, three counts of rape by instrumentation, ******* ual battery, forcible oral sodomy, two counts of domestic ******* ault and battery by strangulation and one count of domestic ******* ault and battery.
Prosecutors later added an 11th count alleging that Butler violated a protective order.
Newly Released Video Shows Cops Cuffing Teen Linked To Violent ******* ******* ault Scandal That Has Families Fuming

#girls

For the first time in 61 years, UNC basketball will play West Virginia.
The Tar Heels and Mountaineers will play during the 2026-27 season on Nov. 27 as part of the second annual ******* Vitale Invitational, presented by Belk. The Charlotte Sports Foundation and ESPN will host the game at Spectrum Center, home of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets.
A tip time and ESPN network channel will be announced at a later date, UNC said in a school-issued release.
UNC is 0-5 in the all-time series against West Virginia, so the Tar Heels will be trying to do something for the first time in program history in their first season under coach Michael Malone. Malone is bringing in at least 10 newcomers around senior Jarin Stevenson, including key transfer additions Neoklis Avdalas (Virginia Tech), Matt Able (N.C. State) and Terrence Brown (Utah).
Ross Hodge is entering his second season with the Mountaineers, headlined by key transfers Joson Sanon (St. John's) and Finley Bizjack (Butler).

#time #west #heels #mountaineers

Princess Diana may have had questions about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's life after leaving the royal family, but according to her former butler, there is one part of their decision she likely would have understood, their desire for freedom.
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#surprising #harry #markle #althorp

With the bulk of the 2026 NBA offseason's player movement now concluded, and with the calendar now flipped to August, it's time to start looking ahead to what's coming next in the NBA, both this season and afterward.
In that spirit, and in the interest of killing some time in the depths of the summer, let's take a look at the five most interesting players — to me! — who could wind up on the open market next summer.
For the purposes of this exercise, I'm excluding players that I expect to sign extensions with their franchises when they become eligible to do so before hitting free agency (like Stephen Curry in Golden State later this month or Giannis Antetokounmpo in Miami in February) or whenever they decide it's most contractually advantageous for them (like Nikola Jokić in Denver) and players whose whole deal currently feels up-in-the-air enough to make projecting what might be coming next for them something of a fool's errand (like Kawhi Leonard in Los Angeles, Toronto or Parts Unknown).
We begin with the other perennial All-Star and All-NBA performer in the Bay Area:
When the Golden State Warriors open the 2026-27 NBA season, Butler will be 37 years old, with one season and $56.8 million remaining on the two-year extension that he signed with the Warriors after they dealt for him at the 2025 trade deadline. He will also most likely be in street clothes, continuing to rehabilitate his surgically repaired right knee; while he's reportedly "turned the corner" in the process of coming back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in January, we probably won't see Jimmy back on the court until midseason at the earliest.

#coming #like #Warriors #time

Warriors predicted to flip Jimmy Butler for $298M Hall of Fame shooter, athletic frontcourt duo originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Dallas Mavericks could still make additional roster moves before the start of the season. One player widely viewed as a potential trade candidate is four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson.
The biggest question surrounding Thompson's future is whether Dallas will trade him or eventually negotiate a buyout. If he does become available, the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers are considered two of his preferred destinations.
"My understanding is that Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home. The Miami Heat are another team frequently mentioned in NBA circles as a potential landing spot for the future Hall of Famer," The Athletic's Christian Clark wrote.
Another team that has been linked to Thompson is the Golden State Warriors, where he built his Hall of Fame résumé. A reunion with Steph Curry would be one of the biggest storylines of the NBA offseason.

#sporting #dallas #Miami

Amid a lackluster offseason by many accounts, the Golden State Warriors are prepared to face the writing on the wall. Although Stephen Curry and Kristaps Porzingis are fully healthy, the Warriors will be without both Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler III to begin the year.
Considering Golden State has made zero new free agent additions to this point, many expect the Warriors to hover around NBA Play-In Tournament territory once again, even with recent No. 11 overall pick Yaxel Lendeborg.
According to NBA insider Danny Emerman, long-time members of the organization, Curry, Draymond Green, and Steve Kerr are aware that the Warriors are no longer ****** le contenders, but their priority is "going out together with dignity."
Barring significant changes, Golden State seems destined to face an uphill battle in the Western Conference, a task that will prove even more difficult if the team remains unhealthy.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Report: Warriors prioritize 'dignity' amid roster shortcomings

#golden #state #curry #face

Stephen Curry took a measured approach when discussing the future in a recent interview with The Athletic during teammate Moses Moody's charity event in North Little Rock, Ark. "The through line," Curry told The Athletic's Marcus Thompson II, "which is hard on anybody in this situation, especially with us keeping this thing together, is knowing that when Jimmy (Butler) got hurt and Moses got hurt, the whole calculus of everything changes. How do you get through their absence and still stay at a certain level? And then how that goes into this year. It's the same deal. So, I'm a realist on that."
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: When Jimmy (Butler) got hurt and Moses got hurt, the …

#jimmy #little #rock

Princess Anne will reportedly honor the illustrious legacy of her mother, the late Queen Elizabeth. According to a former royal butler, Princess Anne wants to carry out royal duties "until a very old age." Harrold did not serve Anne directly, but he spent a lot of time with the royals between 2004 and 2011. He served Anne's brother, King Charles, who was the Prince of Wales at the time.
Former royal butler Grant Harrold has reportedly claimed that Queen Elizabeth's daughter, Princess Anne, will carry out her mother's royal duties now. According to Harrold, Anne will follow in her mother's footsteps and work relentlessly to support her brother and the royal family for as long as she can.
Harrold spoke to OLBG (via The Daily Express): "I don't really see any sign of Princess Anne slowing down her royal duties; she is a workaholic. If you look over the past couple of years, she hasn't stopped. Instead, she seems to be stepping up for her brother and taking on more responsibilities while he focuses on other things."
Furthermore, Harrold lavished praise on Princess Anne by calling her "detail-oriented" just like Queen Elizabeth. He added that he thinks Anne will continue working up until a very old age, just like her mother.
Interestingly, the 75-year-old was asked if she would ever retire from her duties as a working royal. To which, Princess Anne said: "It isn't really an option. It really isn't written in, no. It isn't really an option, no, I don't think so." She explained that she is taking each day as it comes and doing whatever she can to the best of her capabilities.

#princess #queen #isn 't

Just when you think it can't get any worse…A comically pathetic 8th inning turns a possible actual win into just another disheveled loss and the "free fall" stats keep mounting.
It's hard to believe that on June 19th the A's were 38-38, winning percentage that would earn them a spot 1.5 games out of 1st place had they maintained it through this evening. In hindsight, it was probably a relatively poor strategy to go 7-30 thereafter, 5-26 in their most recent 31.
Before continuing, we need to take a moment to appreciate just how "Bad News Bears" the bottom of the 8th inning was. Tasked with holding a 4-3 lead, Hogan Harris began the inning with the obligatory lead off walk. To his credit he was efficient and needed only 4 pitches, cleverly conserving himself so he could offer his greatness to many ensuing batters.
Then he walked the second hitter because walking the first 2 you face has become a reliever's mantra. No fewer than 3 different relievers did that in the same game not too long ago — I would tell you the exact date but the games all blend together now.
In the only normal at bat, JJ Bleday struck out. What followed was somewhat remarkable in that it took blunders from 3 different players to occur. Tyler Stephenson flied to RF deep enough for Elly De La Cruz to tag and go to 3B. Butler's throw was one hop to the cut off man, Jacob Wilson, but Wilson let the ball go through. It went through to 3Bman Tommy White, who fielded the throw by not catching it and the ball rolled to Hogan Harris backing up. Harris looked at the ball, counted the stitches, and thought about his grocery list, but did not call time. So Sal Stewart, who had been anchored to the bag at 1B the entire time, jogged to 2B.

#ball #wilson #games

Golden State guard Brandin Podziemski showcased a new look last week, as a recent photo revealed a new haircut for the former Illinois guard with a short hairstyle. The photo comes not long after his teammate, Jimmy Butler III, revealed a new hairdo as well.
In an injury-riddled 2025-26 campaign for the Warriors last season, Podziemski was the most durable player in Steve Kerr's rotation, playing in all 82 games, averaging 28.5 minutes per contest. In those minutes, Podziemski averaged a career-high 13.8 points to go along with 5.1 rebounds, 3.7 ***** ists and 1.1 steals while shooting 37.1% from 3-point range and 45.5% from the field.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors guard reveals shocking new haircut

#podziemski #revealed #minutes #brandin

The Golden State Warriors will begin the 2026-27 season shorthanded, as both Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody are sidelined due to injury. Both guards are working tirelessly for a return, as it's been reported that Butler III is targeting a potential return on Christmas Day.
Good news followed that report Sunday afternoon, as it was revealed that Moody is hoping to begin on-court work in September. Since Moody sustained his patellar tendon injury in March, he's naturally a bit behind Butler III, who tore his ACL in January.
However, Warriors fans will be satisfied to know that both are progressing well as the 2026-27 campaign looms. Until their return, all eyes will be on Stephen Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, Draymond Green and recent No. 11 overall pick Yaxel Lendeborg.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors receive positive injury update on Moses Moody

#Warriors #begin

A former Wright State Raider baseball player has been traded to the Seattle Mariners.
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Former Raider and Butler High School graduate Boston Smith was one of three players traded from the Chicago White Sox to Seattle in exchange for former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Luis Castillo, according to Mariners team officials.
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Moses Moody looked like he was itching to join the campers in ballhandling drills, but opted to simply be a passer. "He's committed to the work," Curry said. "He's not fighting it." Moody has been rehabbing in the Bay Area. He's targeting September to resume running and returning to on-court work. Next season's hope floats on Curry's ability to carry the load until Moody and Butler, recovering from a torn ACL, return to playing.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Moses Moody targeting September return to on-court work

#moody #moses #targeting #next

Former UFC ****** le challenger Anthony Smith was arrested Monday in Nebraska and charged with three felonies.
While Smith has not spoken publicly since then, his manager, Brian Butler of SuckerPunch Entertainment, shared a pair of statements Friday, asking the public to withhold judgment at this time.
One such statement was from himself. The other was from Smith's wife, the alleged victim in the case, according to the Sarpy County (Neb.) attorney's office.
"We are aware of the reports concerning Anthony Smith's recent arrest," Butler wrote in a statement shared with MMA Junkie that was also posted on his Instagram. "At this time, it would be inappropriate to comment on the allegations or speculate regarding facts that have yet to be fully established. Like every individual, Anthony is entitled to the presumption of innocence and the due process protections afforded under our justice system. We respectfully ask that people avoid rushing to judgment based solely on initial reports, as they often do not reflect the complete facts or context.
"Our thoughts are with Anthony and his family as they navigate this difficult and deeply personal matter. We ask that their privacy be respected while the legal process runs its course. Out of respect for the ongoing proceedings, we will have no further comment at this time."

#shared #statement

Iman Shumpert thinks LeBron James picked the 76ers because he loves a challenge originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
After winning a championship for every team he has played for, LeBron James is looking to win another one, this time with the Philadelphia 76ers. This is a big deal for Philly because the 76ers have not won a championship since 1983, and in fact, they haven't made the Finals since 2001.
It is a huge challenge to take on because the 76ers seem to struggle all the time in the Playoffs. They definitely had the talent to compete with the likes of Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler, and Ben Simmons all trying their best to lead this team past the second round.
Considering LeBron has pulled off the impossible quite regularly during his NBA career, it is fair to expect that he will usher in a new era in Philadelphia. He won the Cleveland Cavaliers their first-ever championship while coming back from a 3-1 deficit.
James also led the Miami Heat to back-to-back ***** les in 2012 and 2013, and lastly, he was the catalyst for the Los Angeles Lakers' much-deserved ***** le from the 2020 Playoffs in the NBA Bubble. He has always stepped up to the plate, and the 76ers are another tough challenge.

#sporting

Anthony Smith's wife and manager released statements following the former UFC star's recent arrest.
On Monday, Smith turned himself in to the police after an arrest warrant was issued in relation to a domestic incident between Smith and his wife on July 26. Smith was charged with three felonies — Attempted first-degree domestic ****** ault (class II felony), terroristic threats (class III-A felony), and first-degree false imprisonment (class III-A felony) — with authorities alleging that Smith threatened to kill his wife after an altercation at a bar.
Smith was released on a $500,000 bond after the incident, and ordered to stay away from his wife while his trial is pending. For the first time, Smith's wife released a statement about the situation on social media.
"There's not a lot I can say right now. I love Anthony with every ounce of my being. He is a good man, a great dad, and an incredible husband who loves us endlessly. Anyone that knows him can attest to that. They made a mental health struggle into something it wasn't. I am safe and always was safe. He would never hurt me. Ever. I called for help to protect him from himself."
Smith's wife is not the only person in his life to discuss the situation, as the one-time UFC ****** le challenger's manager, Brian Butler, also released a statement.

#smith #wife

Recently, our Matt Holder wrote about five Las Vegas Raiders who could be surprise cuts this summer.
Matt listed these players as his candidates to be potential let go by Las Vegas after the preseason and training camp:
Safety Isaiah Pola-Mao
Defensive tackle Adam Butler
Wide receiver Dont'e Thornton

#vegas #safety #pola #defensive

The Athletics closed out this four-game series against the Boston Red Sox on a warm summer night in West Sacramento. It was déjà vu all over again for the A's, as they carried a late lead only to watch another reliever blow the save in a 5-4 loss that prevented them from salvaging a series split.
The Athletics' struggles with runners in scoring position showed up immediately. Facing Red Sox starter Sonny Gray, designated hitter Jacob Wilson lined a one-out double in the bottom of the first, only to be stranded at second as the next two hitters grounded out.
A's right fielder Carlos Cortes drew a leadoff walk in the third inning. He advanced to second on a groundout and then moved to third on Red Sox' shortstop Andruw Monasterio's fielding error. Unlike last night, Wilson came through with a runner on third and fewer than two outs, lining an RBI single to center to put the A's up 1-0.
The hosts had a chance to score more, but Gray escaped without further damage by getting left fielder Tyler Soderstrom to ground into an inning-ending double play. Through three innings, the A's were 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position, wasting opportunities to do more damage against Boston's starter.
Seeking to extend the A's lead, catcher Jonah Heim led off the bottom of the fourth with his 11th double of the season. He scored the A's second run on center fielder Lawrence Butler's one-out RBI double to right. Jeff McNeil followed with a single, advancing Butler to third.

#double #fielder #series

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Monasterio and Caleb Durbin each had three hits and Jahmal Jones also homered to lead the Red Sox to a win at Sutter Health Park a night after their road winning streak ended at 10 games.
The Red Sox won despite stranding six runners over the three innings prior to Monasterio's winner.
With Romy Gonzalez at second to begin the 10th, Monasterio crushed a 2-0 fastball off Jose Suarez (1-3) as many fans wearing Red Sox jerseys cheered in the A's home stadium.
Jonah Heim homered and had three hits for the A's, including the 500th of his career. Lawrence Butler added his sixth home run.

#homered #calif

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Brian Serven hit his first major league home run in almost four years and Gage Jump pitched six scoreless innings as the Athletics cooled off the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 victory Tuesday night.
Tommy White went 4 for 4 and scored twice for the A's, who had lost three straight and five of six. Henry Bolte had an early RBI single, and pinch-hitter Lawrence Butler provided a critical insurance run with an RBI double in the eighth.
Connor Wong launched a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth for the Red Sox, who had won 18 of 20.
Batting ninth, Serven gave the Athletics a 3-0 lead with a two-run drive to center field in the seventh that chased starter Jake Bennett (6-4). It was his seventh career homer and first since Aug. 21, 2022, for the Colorado Rockies against San Francisco.
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#serven #athletics

Jersey's Filip Nowacki qualified second-fastest in the 200m ******* troke as he aims for a second medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The 18-year-old world junior champion, who won 100m ******* troke silver on Saturday, came into the event as the top-ranked swimmer in the Commonwealth.
He won his heat in a time of 2:10.46, 0.27 ahead of England's Gregory Butler who he overtook after 50m of their race.
Canada's Oliver Dawson qualified fastest in 2.10.05 with Australia's Zac Stubblety-Cook, who has won gold and silver at the last two Olympic Games, in fourth place.
"It felt really good," Nowacki told TNT Sports after the race.

#second #silver #race

The Golden State Warriors have been linked to the biggest names in basketball for years now ... and the only star-level players they've been able to pair with Stephen Curry of late are Kristaps Porzingis and Jimmy Butler.
Both Porzingis' and Butler's Golden State have been injury-riddled, and now that LeBron James opted against a move to the Bay Area, the Warriors' blockbuster options are running thin.
After missing out on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown on the trade market, could the Warriors be eying a deal for a key member of the Utah Jazz's young core?
Bleacher Report believes it's possible.
Andy Bailey put together a package Golden State could offer Utah for former All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen, and while the Jazz shouldn't make any major moves this summer, the offer is ... intriguing.

#porzingis

2027 five-star prospect David Gabriel Georges will announce his college commitment on Wednesday. The 6-foot, 205-pound running back will choose between Tennessee, Ohio State and Ole Miss.
Gabriel Georges' commitment time is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
He is from Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 247Sports ranks the 2027 five-star as the No. 2 running back nationally and No. 1 prospect in Tennessee.
Tennessee offered Gabriel Georges a scholarship on July 31, 2024, while the Buckeyes extended an offer on Aug. 1, 2024. Ole Miss also offered a scholarship to Gabriel Georges on July 31, 2024.
Ahead of his decision on Wednesday, the Vols have 17 commitments in their 2027 football recruiting class: linebacker JP Peace, offensive tackle Princeton Uwaifo, quarterback Derrick Baker, athlete Jaden Butler, wide receiver KeSean Bowman, defensive back Carter Jamison and defensive back Brandon Leavell, tight end Malik Howard, defensive lineman Christian Mays, cornerback Dylan Haley, linebacker Kenneth Simon II, kicker Ford Fehling, long snapper Sam McKeown, offensive tackle Q'Mari Hudson, athlete Dayon Cooper, safety Marcus Jones and offensive tackle Niko Kampas.

#wednesday

President Donald Trump may be posting and talking about the fresh ***** assination threat he faces from Iran — but in private, according to those closest to him, he rarely brings it up.
Trump is still affected in his own way by the near-constant threats he faces as president, from both domestic and foreign actors. He has long taken a fatalistic view of his life — an outlook that's only deepened since the ***** assination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, just over two years ago, and subsequent attempts to harm him or his circle.
The threat to Trump's life from Tehran, which dates back to his 2020 authorization of the drone strike that killed Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, spilled into public view in Turkey earlier this month. Amid an unraveling ceasefire with Iran, Trump mused that he is its "Number One target" and ultimately ditched his new Air Force One, reportedly due to security concerns about the aircraft's defensive capabilities.
Behind closed doors, however, Trump shows a different, almost wry side as he considers his safety. More than a half-dozen aides and lawmakers close to him confirmed to Semafor that he doesn't dwell seriously on ***** assination risks — but when it does come up, he's known to "joke about it," one White House official said.
"He says it privately a lot, too: 'Nobody told me how dangerous it is to be president, and if they had told me, I probably wouldn't have run.' And he makes comments like that in jest, but there's a reality behind that," the official told Semafor.

We're back with another edition of our trade machine rankings series, in which we rank the 10 players who have most often been plugged into our trade machine in the last week, indicating a high level of interest from fans of those teams in seeing said player get traded, either to or from the squads they root for.
With 10 players to discuss, let’s jump right into the action.
Share: 3.4 percent of trades on our trade machine
Veteran guard Dennis Schroeder has been one of the more popular chips on our trade machine lately, showing up in deals with other players on this list. Seven percent of those trades send Jrue Holiday to Cleveland, a simple move for Cavs fans looking to improve their backcourt defense.
Meanwhile, 6 percent of his trade-machine appearances send Anthony Davis to Cleveland instead, making Schroeder one of two names on this list (Jimmy Butler is the other) that readers keep using to chase Davis, even though it appears he won't be dealt this summer, according to reports.

Today in Boston Celtics history, the team officially signed All-Star veteran forward Gordon Hayward from the Utah Jazz in free agency, following a dispute that went down on the Fourth of July holiday regarding his departure from the Jazz after conflicting reports clouded the picture. The Butler alum's contract, which spanned four years and was valued at $128 million with a player option for the final year, started under gruesome circumstances that required several seasons for Hayward to overcome.
A devastating injury to his ankle ended Hayward’s first season with Boston just a few minutes into the 2018-19 NBA season. The Indiana native worked diligently over the next two seasons to get back to his old self and abilities. Unfortunately, by the time he had mostly recovered his game, it was on a team that needed him in less of a starring and more of a supporting role. As a result, Hayward decided to decamp to the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 offseason.
He averaged 13.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.6 **** ists per game with the Celtics over three seasons.
It is also the anniversary of former Celtic big man Chris Wilcox signing with the team in 2012. Wilcox, a former Maryland standout, had last played for the Detroit Pistons before signing on to reinforce Boston’s aging frontcourt in the latter days of the Banner 17 crew. He played 89 games over two seasons with the franchise. The Raleigh, North Carolina, native averaged 4.6 points and 3.3 boards in his time in green and white.
A pivotal moment in Celtics history came in 1978. Legendary team president Red Auerbach decided to turn down an offer from the New York Knicks, after the Celtics’ new owner, John Y. Brown, had made a mess of his roster by making trades without consulting Auerbach.

Warriors-Wizards trade pitch sends $186 million Lakers NBA champion castoff to Golden State originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, former Los Angeles Lakers standout forward LeBron James is nearing his looming free agency decision, and the Golden State Warriors remain on his list of potential targets.
Signing James will present its fair share of obstacles, as NBA reporter Evan Sidery reported that it'll be challenging for the franchise to pull off a headline-worthy deal without trading for a 6-foot-10 Los Angeles Lakers NBA champion castoff.
"The Warriors remain in active pursuit of signing LeBron James, but landing him still likely depends on trading for Anthony Davis,' Sidery wrote on X/Twitter Sunday.
Sidery then suggested that the Warriors could do what seems impossible and acquire Davis by shipping Jimmy Butler and valuable draft capital to the Washington Wizards.