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The Portland Trail Blazers were in talks with the Los Angeles Lakers to trade Jerami Grant for multiple first-round picks, but the deal stalled when Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka backed out ¹. Here are some key points about the situation: – *The Lakers’ interest*: The Lakers are interested in trading for Grant, but they are hesitant to give up more than one first-round pick ¹. – *The Trail Blazers’ demands*: The Trail Blazers want at least two first-round draft picks in any deal for Grant ². – *Grant’s value*: Grant had a decent season with the Trail Blazers, averaging…

Jordan Love is staying with the Green Bay Packers for the foreseeable future. The 25-year-old signed a massive four-year extension worth $220 million on Friday night, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Rapoport noted that Love set a new NFL record by receiving a $75 million signing bonus as part of the deal, which will all be paid by December. ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed that his extension includes $155 million in full guarantees. Prior to the announcement, the Packers had just over $30.3 million in cap space (via Over the Cap). The average annual value of $55 million on Love’s new deal puts him in…

The Los Angeles Rams got some positive news earlier in the week when they were able to come to a contractual agreement with QB Matthew Stafford. Stafford, who was unhappy with his guaranteed money past 2024, is assumed to have gotten some of his base salary converted to guaranteed cash in an effort to give him some financial commitment from the team past this season. Stafford spoke about the contract changes after practice Wednesday, and while he declined to go into too much detail about what was adjusted, it is significant because it’s really the first time the quarterback has…

Carmelo Anthony has expressed no regrets about not joining the Miami Heat, citing his desire to build his own legacy ¹. Here are some key points about Carmelo Anthony’s decision: – *Reasons for not joining the Heat*: Anthony was happy with the Denver Nuggets’ performance and didn’t want to leave the team to join forces with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade ¹. – *Building his own legacy*: Anthony wanted to build his own legacy in Denver rather than joining the Heat’s “Big Three” ¹. – *No regrets*: Anthony has expressed no regrets about not joining the Heat, despite the potential…

It’s a truism in sports that some of the best deals are the ones you don’t make, but another truism is that the benefits of trading a superstar may sometimes be the key to forward progress. That is what is known as addition by subtraction, and in the case of the star athletes on this list, it may be time for them to go because they’ve hit a brick wall. In some cases, that wall has nothing to do with diminished talent and everything to do with attitude or a reputation of not being coachable. The athletes on this list…

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell stepped on a riser and stood behind a new, large lectern at the team’s training facility. “This is a huge podium,” Campbell said Monday before the team’s first training camp practice. Expectations are big for the Lions, too. Detroit is coming off its best season in generations, earning two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title. The Lions are one of four franchises that haven’t reached the Super Bowl, but they’re No. 4 among favorites to reach the championship game, according to…

Another Maple Leafs player has been spotted preparing for what could be a massive 2024-25 season. Mitch Marner was seen on the ice in Vaughan, Ontario, on Tuesday with several other NHL players in a video posted to Instagram by a coach he trains with, Daniel Noble. The 27-year-old was pictured doing a skating drill while wearing what looks to be white skates with a teal trim. Marner, who’s been an NHL All-Star three times — and in back-to-back seasons — has worn white skates during two skills competitions. During the All-Star festivities in Toronto earlier this year, he debuted…

Barcelona forward João Félix is reportedly set to move to Ajax FC after completing negotiations between the two clubs. This transfer marks a significant development in Félix’s career, potentially offering him a fresh start and a prominent role in a new environment. João Félix, who joined Barcelona on loan from Atlético Madrid, has experienced a mixed stint with the Catalan giants. Despite his undeniable talent and flashes of brilliance, Félix struggled to find consistent form and secure a regular starting position in Xavi’s highly competitive squad. With Barcelona’s attacking lineup brimming with talent, the club has decided that a move…

Aston Villa are targeting an eye-catching move for João Félix after sanctioning the €60m (£50.5m) sale of their record signing, Moussa Diaby, to Al-Ittihad. Félix, who joined Atlético Madrid in a €126m deal from Benfica as a teenager in 2019, is among those under consideration as Villa prepare for the Champions League. Villa last played in Europe’s elite competition in 1982-83. Félix has spent most of the past two seasons on loan from Atlético, scoring 10 goals in 44 appearances for Barcelona across 2023-24. ­Chelsea paid €11m (£9.7m) to borrow Félix for the second half of 2022-23 and, although it…

The Baltimore Ravens or Los Angeles Chargers may trade for five-time Pro Bowler wide receiver, Amari Cooper. According to a report, there’s a new viral rumor that Cooper could be holding out as training camp is around the corner so it’ll be interesting to see how deep he will go. It shouldn’t surprise anyone if he does since he doesn’t have a new deal as he’s entering his final year. He’s been the Browns’ best receiver on the roster after finishing the 2o23 campaign, catching 72 passes for 1,250 yards and five touchdowns. He made those numbers despite the quarterback…