The Miami Heat were among the teams Ben Simmons was interested in joining before agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings. But the Heat reportedly passed on signing him despite their current priority of adding point guard depth.
According to Ira Winderman, the veteran senior writer with the Sun Sentinel, the Miami Heat turned down Ben Simmons because he is no longer a proven win-now player.
"At a certain point, a team in win-now mode has to draw a valuation line between players who can be developed/reclaimed and those needed to be able to contribute in the moment, without questions of whether they are healthy enough or still skilled enough."
"In the development bucket, the Heat have Ryan Conwell, Myron Gardner, Tre Donaldson and even, still, Nikola Jovic and Pelle Larsson. So adding an unknown quantity would have meant going without, say, a Nick Richards or Klay Thompson or Tim Hardaway Jr," Winderman explained in his latest report.
"The Kings make all the sense for Ben Simmons, and he makes all the sense for them. There is no pressure to produce in Sacramento, but rather to begin a potential climb back to relevance."

#sacramento #kings #winderman

The Miami Heat are shaping up to be an exciting team in the Eastern Conference next season. While the addition of players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis ensures this, the development of others, such as Pelle Larsson, also demands attention.
Pelle Larsson has positioned himself as a reliable two-way **** et off the bench. Like most players on the Heat roster, Larsson has shown a deep commitment to his role, which typically involves playing physical defense and contributing with hustle plays. But is he due for a larger role in the upcoming campaign?
According to Sports Illustrated's Major Passons, he certainly is. However, Passons also believes Pelle Larsson's growth this offseason could see him emerge as a candidate for the Most Improved Player award next season. Passons elaborated on this notion in his article, writing:
"No Heat player has won the Most Improved Player award since 1997, when center Isaac Austin won the award. In nearly 30 years, no Heat player has claimed this **** le, but can Pelle Larsson end the streak? I think yes, well, at least he will have a shot."
"I think it ultimately depends on how people vote for the award," Passons continued. "If they give it to a player that goes from a good young player to a star or a star to a superstar, then he might not be realistic. On the flip side, if they vote how I believe the award should be voted and give it to a guy that improves his game and translates to winning, not just his stats, then he has a shot."

#player #passons

Eintracht Frankfurt are set to receive €22 million from Fulham for Hugo Larsson, according to Kicker.
The Swedish midfielder joined the Premier League club on loan with an obligation to buy that would be triggered under certain conditions.
According to Kicker, the clause was already activated when Larsson came on for his Fulham debut in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Crystal Palace.
The Swede has therefore left Eintracht permanently after three years.
He made a total of 119 competitive appearances for the Bundesliga club, scoring 10 goals and providing seven ******* ists.

#fulham #frankfurt #premier

Hugo Larsson's first appearance for Fulham has already converted the Swedish midfielder's loan move from Eintracht Frankfurt into a permanent transfer. Kicker reports that the purchase obligation contained within the agreement was triggered when Larsson made his Premier League debut during Saturday's 3-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace.
The 22-year-old entered in the 79th minute in place of Oscar Bobb, four days after completing his move to west London. As GGFN reported when the transfer was completed, Larsson initially joined Fulham on a season-long loan containing an obligation to buy.
Kicker now reports that the conditions attached to the clause required only a first competitive appearance. Frankfurt are therefore set to receive €22m for the midfielder. Larsson's debut could not prevent Fulham from suffering their third Premier League defeat of the new campaign. Álvaro Arbeloa's side remain without a point after three league fixtures.
Larsson leaves Germany after three years with Eintracht. The Sweden international joined Frankfurt from boyhood club Malmö FF in the summer of 2023 and quickly established himself as an important member of the Bundesliga side's midfield.
He departs having made 119 competitive appearances across the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and European competition, scoring ten goals. Larsson remained under contract with Frankfurt through 2029, but both parties ultimately opted for a separation this summer.

#frankfurt #eintracht

Eintracht Frankfurt have officially sent Hugo Larsson out on loan to Premier League side Fulham.
The English club have an obligation to buy the midfielder if certain conditions are met.
"Hugo Larsson has been one of our key first-team players over the past three years and has played a big part in our success," said Eintracht Frankfurt board member for sport Markus Krösche.
"We'd like to thank Hugo for his commitment in an Eintracht shirt and wish him all the best for his future career."
Larsson has made 119 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt in the past, scoring 10 goals and providing seven ***** ists.

#eintracht #larsson #past #fulham

Hugo Larsson of Eintracht Frankfurt is apparently close to a move to the Premier League, according to Sky Germany.
The midfielder has already been granted permission to begin negotiations with Premier League outfit Crystal Palace.
Larsson has already travelled to London to hold talks, however another unnamed club is also eager to rival the Eagles.
Should one of the two English topflight sides wish to sign the Swedish talent, Frankfurt are reportedly demanding €25million.
Larsson, who's contract runs until 2029, joined Frankfurt from Malmö FF three years ago for a fee of just €9million.

#frankfurt

How Pelle Larsson impressed Klay Thompson ahead of his decision to join the Miami Heat originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo was a big deal for the Miami Heat because it took away a lot of their depth. Players like Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kel'el Ware were superb during their time in Miami, but it also led to some of their teammates getting overlooked.
One of those teammates is Pelle Larsson, who has been a rock-solid player over the past few years. Thankfully for Larsson, he will get a bigger role this season, and he is already getting rave reviews from players who are just becoming teammates with him.
As one of the NBA's most experienced players, Thompson has a unique perspective on the league. He loves seeing role players shine, as he played with those kinds of players throughout his career, especially during his time with the Golden State Warriors.
Thompson knows what winning basketball looks like, and he sees that with how Larsson plays and works behind the scenes. Heat fans have been talking about Larsson for a long time, and how he fits into their system as a hardworking player.

#time

As a child, Paul Aaron can remember his mum shouting at him for cutting up her party dresses to make clothes for his Barbie dolls.
But decades later, his mother Ali is a lot more understanding as his coveted knitwear designs have been worn by some of the world's most famous faces including Kylie Jenner, Shakira and Zara Larsson.
Aaron, from Hooton, near Chester, said he had to pinch himself earlier this month when Hilary Duff wore his statement dress during her The Lucky Me Tour at New York's Madison Square Garden.
"It was crazy," said the 31-year-old, who loved watching the TV show Lizzie McGuire as a child where Duff plays the main character.
His fashion career began as a student at Central Saint Martins in London where he created a dress by knitting bin bags together.

#paul #kylie #jenner

Kasper Hogh's impressive first-half hat-trick against Kilmarnock drew comparisons to a litany of Celtic's most prestigious forwards.
BBC Scotland's chief sportswriter, Tom English, said the Denmark striker, who was making just his second appearance for Martin O'Neill's side, represented "the most proven goalscorer Celtic have signed since Chris Sutton".
Current manager O'Neill signed Sutton from Chelsea in what was then the club's record outlay, with Hogh their current biggest fee.
However, the man who partnered Henrik Larsson for years in Glasgow isn't so sure about the comparison.
"Tom does talk a lot of rubbish at times, and that's clearly evident there," Sutton said on the Monday Night Club.

#sutton #english #celtic

It's part two of our unpopular opinions! Andrew, Ant & Jonny join Chris to finish off going through the unpopular opinions they hold to see if, well they're actually unpopular, and a lot depends on how much the others take the p*ss or agree! On today's show:
We're still thinking about touchline speakers!
Are we harsh on Seb Larsson?!
Should Match of the Day be scrapped?!
Is Quinny the greatest ever?!

#andrew #jonny #we 're #quinny

Hugo Larsson sees no reason to leave Eintracht Frankfurt this summer. The Swedish midfielder was previously very close to leaving the club for the Saudi Pro League, but he has now ruled out any possibility for this summer.
"I'm really very happy here. My girlfriend feels comfortable too as she loves Frankfurt. I have no plans to leave. It's the same story every year." said Larsson in an interview with FR (via Christopher Michel).
The 22-year-old missed out on playing at the World Cup as Sweden's coach Graham Potter omitted him in an unexpected decision. Larsson scored 10 goals in 119 appearances for the Eagles since joining them from Malmo.
The central midfielder also discussed his preferences in terms of playing position. "I already noticed at the start of the last season that my role would change. I was more of a number six. That's not how I became so successful in this club.
"I became successful because I had a 'free' role. At the side of Ellyes (Skhiri) I had a lot of freedom. I'm confident enough to say that I can ******* s where I can best help the team and where they need me. As a holding six, you don't have those freedoms."

#club #became

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expects to sell Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels this summer as Rangers counterpart Derek McInnes admits he needs departures before more signings.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is resigned to losing 28-year-old ***** an forward Daizen Maeda and 22-year-old Belgian midfielder Arne Engels this summer. (Daily Record)
Martin O'Neill would love to keep Daizen Maeda at Celtic this summer and allow him to run down the final year of his contract, as club legend Henrik Larsson did more than two decades ago. (The Herald)
Martin O'Neill plans to have a discussion with Celtic captain Callum McGregor about his future after the midfielder switched agents amid reports of interest from other clubs in the 33-year-old. (Glasgow Times)
Kelechi Iheanacho is training beside Newcastle United and Denmark striker William Osula at the Seedorf Football Academy in Manchester with Celtic manager Martin O'Neill saying he is still interested in re-signing the 29-year-old forward. (Scottish Sun)

Great Britain's Amber Rutter won bronze at the International Shooting Sport Federation's Shotgun World Cup as the Olympic medallist returned to international competition for the first time following the birth of her second son.
The 28-year-old, who gave birth in October, finished behind world-record performances from champion Sara Bongini and silver medallist Victoria Larsson in the ISSF's new 36-target finals format in Lonato, Italy.
Rutter was named in Team GB's shooting team for the Paris Olympics just two months after giving birth and won silver in the women's skeet final following a controversial end to a shoot-off.
"I'm exhausted, but it's good to be back. It hasn't been my easiest competition," she said.
"I felt nervous being back on such a big stage again with so many competitors, and the standard has been so high. But I'm super happy with the bronze medal.

It’s worth noting that Nikola Jovic, Kasparas Jakucionis, and Pelle Larsson have each come up in different iterations of the Antetokounmpo trade talks, league sources told HoopsHype.
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