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southampton Midfielder Casper Zender wants to leave this summer following their failure to reach the Premier League.

Bild Stuttgart reports that gender St. Mary’s wants to leave this summer as the influence of Spy Gate continues to spread.

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The newspaper points out that the consequences of the incident are not just going to harm Southampton.

Casper Zander will have earned Nürnberg almost €1m in bonuses following his €12m move to Southampton last summer. This was linked to promotion to the Premier League.

Now they will not get that and will have to suffer elsewhere also. Had Southampton gone up, Zander would have been valued higher. Nuremberg would receive a share of any transfer.

Any fee he receives from the transfer is now set to be ‘significantly lower’. Zander is looking to move on this summer, but his price tag won’t be anywhere near what it could have been.

Several German clubs are reportedly showing strong interest in In the Southampton midfielder. Southampton are likely to try to take advantage of the need to sell after missing out on promotion.

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Nuremberg would get a cut of the deal. But it wouldn’t be as good as they could get. For the team sitting in 8^th 2. In the Bundesliga, at least, it is a harsh blow.

Either way, Casper Zander wants to leave Southampton this summer. And he’s unlikely to be the only player seeking an exit amid the current drama.

Reports in England have made it clear that the group are talking to lawyers about the lost bonuses and opportunities that would have come with promotion to the Premier League. Presumably, most people will consider their transfer options.

Southampton will face a difficult few months as the focus continues and their squad will probably face a major overhaul.

Ime Udoka’s comments following the Houston Rockets’ loss in Game 3 of the series against the Los Angeles Lakers fueled recent speculation that the team could trade young star Alpern Sengun this summer.

The Rockets’ 2025-26 campaign is on the verge of a stunning finish. They entered the year with serious NBA Finals expectations after acquiring future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant. But Houston finished fifth in the conference. Still, they were fortunate in a first-round playoff matchup against a Lakers team without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

However, after a bad loss on Friday night, where they blew a huge lead in the final minute of regulation, the Rockets advanced to Game 4 on Sunday by a 3–0 margin. After the loss, Houston head coach Ime Udoka was asked about their Game 3 collapse, and his opinion was surprising.

“Terrible mistakes. I don’t know whether you want to say young or scared of the moment,” Udoka said in his post-game press conference.

His comments were honest but also very interesting, as they seem to confirm why Alpern Sengun could be on the trade block this summer.

Did Ime Udoka confirm why Alperen Sengun will be traded?

On Friday, The Athletic’s William Guillory explained why the next few games were so important for Sengun’s future in Houston. After being a major part of the team’s rebirth in 2024–25, they had a poor performance late in the regular season and were even worse in the playoffs.

Guillory wrote, “The Rockets were expecting much better than this. More specifically, they were expecting a lot more from Sengun at this point in the season, especially after last year’s playoff run helped solidify the 23-year-old as one of the pillars of the franchise.”

“It’s no exaggeration to say that Sengun has been one of the biggest disappointments in this year’s playoffs – not just in Houston, but among all postseason teams.”

While the two-time All-Star played much better in Game 3, posting 33 points, 16 rebounds, and was +10 when he was on the floor, he couldn’t carry his team across the finish line in a very winnable game at home. It added to his reputation that he couldn’t do it under a bright spotlight for a franchise with championship aspirations.

The team was willing to give up Jalen Green despite notable development in order to trade Durant, with Guillory speculating that Sengun could easily be added to a winning proposal in a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo or Donovan Mitchell in the offseason.

While Udoka didn’t specifically call out Seungun, he was one of the guys who was scared at the moment, and that doesn’t bode well for his long-term prospects in H-Town.

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wolverhampton wanderers The scout was at FC Porto’s 2-0 win over Tondela on Sunday.

portuguese outlet record It was reported that Wolves were one of three English clubs represented at the Dragão. Stoke City and Leicester City were the others.

Even with relegation from the Premier League now effectively looming, Wolves are still operating in a financial bracket above most Championship clubs, meaning they may at least be looking slightly higher up the board before reality sets in.

Without a doubt, Porto’s biggest names were there. Gabriel Veiga changed the game after half-time and Victor Froholdt scored again, while Rodrigo Mora produced another lively performance in the first half.

But those names come with their own problems. Neither can be considered a realistic post-resignation project. That’s why the more interesting Wolves angle may sit just below that level.

Other players who matter more

Winger Pepe is an obvious place to start. Before the break he was one of Porto’s main sources of threat. This was especially evident on the right side. Additionally, local coverage also highlighted his defensive work on a busy night.

At 29 he is not an unknown quantity, but he fits the type of player that Wolves could still look at if they feel the market is opening up. He is established, versatile and still capable of delivering real output from wide areas.

Alberto Costa looks like he has a long-term game. The 22-year-old right-back spent most of the match in advanced positions and was heavily involved in combinations down Porto’s flank.

He’s young, more approachable than elite names on the same side, and still has room for growth. For a club trying to rebuild smartly, that kind of profile often makes more sense. This is often better than pursuing the main task.

Then there is Deniz Gul. The 21-year-old attacker didn’t dominate the game from start to finish, but he still had a hand in both goals. He assisted Gabriel Veiga for the opener and helped create the second, a contribution the club noticed.

Young forwards who can impact a game, even when they are not at their peak ability, retain the interest of scouts. Wolves might have left thinking he was one of the more realistic attacking names on the show.

The goalkeeper resurfaces – and Tondela delivers other reminders

For Tondela, Bernardo Fontes was once again exceptional. The 23-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper of Italian citizenship saved the penalty. He has also been widely described as one of the pillars of Tondela’s season in Portugal.

His contract runs until 2029 and he has already built momentum after being named Liga Portugal’s second goalkeeper of the year last season. If Wolves wanted a name outside of Porto’s talent pool, Bernardo was the most obvious one there.

Rodrigo Conceição, Brian Medina and Juanse Rodriguez also gave Wolves something to think about.

Conceicao is a more practical full-back option. Medina brings size and a left-footed centre-back profile. Furthermore, Juanse Rodríguez (on loan from Ecuador’s LDU Quito) remains one of the young developmental names in the Tondela squad.

None of them weighed in on Bernardo on the night, but all three fit the market club’s radar when they’re trying to find value.

There was also a familiar face involved, as midfielder Joe Hodge started for Tondela. Wolves announced his permanent move in July 2025. However, this will still give them a chance to check in on a former player they know well.

Hodge, now 23, is under contract with Tondela through 2029, so his presence added another layer to the scouting visit.

For Wolves, this perhaps made it a more productive evening than it first appeared. Porto’s top-level talent did what Porto’s top-level talent usually do. Still, a more realistic value could be to sit alongside Pepe, Alberto Costa and Deniz Gul on one side. Meanwhile, Bernardo Fontes finished second.

This is a far more practical shortlist than just writing down the biggest names and moving on.

The 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner – just a few weeks away – and the Kansas City Chiefs are sitting on a chest of picks we haven’t seen in the Patrick Mahomes era. We’re talking top-10 picks, three shots in the top 40 and eight picks in the first five rounds. Translation? Brett Veach has the ability to reload this roster in a big way with young, impactful talent.

Let’s be real – the defense didn’t exactly bring the heat last season. Casey finished 22nd in sacks, and the pass rush was unable to consistently get to the house. That has to be changed. Good news? This draft class is loaded with juice off the edge and playmakers in the secondary – exactly what the Chiefs need to get that unit back to championship level and take pressure off their high-octane offense.

With that in mind, here are two prospects that ESPN’s Matt Miller is circling for draft night.

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Reuben Benn Jr. is built like a wrecking ball off the edge – about 6’2″-6’3″, 260-275, with a compact frame that’s all about power and pop. Over three seasons (2023-2025), he prepared for 38 games and filled the stat sheet: 121 total tackles, 33.5 TFL, 20.5 sacks, as well as a handful of splash games with a forced fumble and even a pick.

But 2025? That’s when he really flipped the switch – 54 tackles, 15.5 TFL, 9.5 sacks, and a ridiculous 92.5 PFF grade that put him in the top-three among all EDGE defenders in the country. Oh—and 67 total pressure. The dude was staying in the backfield.

Turn on the tape, and it’s easy to see why he’s climbing the boards. Ben has that explosive first step, plays with natural leverage, and wins with violent hands and a nonstop motor. He’s not your typical tall, hunched pass rusher. He’s more of a power disrupter who can break loose in the pocket and act as a bully. And it’s not just pass rush juice, he’s a legitimate edge-setter in the run game, stays disciplined in his gaps, and shows high football IQ through the game.

This is exactly the kind of chess piece DC Steve Spagnuolo likes. The Chiefs manage to generate pressure without constantly attacking, and Benn fits that mold perfectly. He can win outside, kick inside when passing underneath and create chaos from multiple alignments. Add to your production against top-tier competition, including big-time performances in playoff level games. And you’re looking at a guy who’s already been battle-tested.

The resume also supports it: ACC Defensive Player of the Year, All-American honors, the Hendricks Award, and one of the highest-rated EDGE defenders in college football. If Casey wants someone who can bring instant heat and toughen up that front, Benn has “plug-and-play disruptor” written all over him.

Avion Terrell

Avion Terrell is the type of DB that just screams ‘Spags Guy’. At about 5’11”, 180-186 pounds, he’s not the biggest corner in the class – but he plays much bigger than his measurables. A three-year contributor at Clemson (39 games, 31 starts), Terrell filled the stat sheet with 128 tackles, 30 pass breakups, 4 sacks, 3 picks and a ridiculous 8 forced fumbles – setting a Clemson DB record. This is not normal production for any corner… this is the creation of chaos.

His 2025 tape also supports this. He logged 46 tackles, 11 PBUs, 5 forced fumbles and 3 sacks, while locking things down in coverage, giving up only 340 yards passing all year. No interceptions, sure, but don’t get it twisted, the QBs weren’t testing him much. The man was still pressing and disrupting everything that came his way, earning All-American and First-Team All-ACC honors in the process.

And yes- check the blood lines. He’s the younger brother of AJ Terrell, and you can see his polished, technically sound play throughout the film. He’s disciplined, smooth and coachable, which is exactly what Steve Spagnuolo looks for in his DB room.

Is the plan suitable? Almost perfect. Spags likes corners that can do a little bit of everything – press, tackle, blitz, rotate inside – and Terrell checks every box. He has been lined up outside, kicked in the slot, and even comes down as a safety in run support. Blitz ability also emerges, with 4 career sacks and legitimate time off the edge.

But what really sets him apart is how he generates turnovers. Doesn’t just pick up, he punches the ball. Those 8 forced fumbles (including 5 in 2025, leading the ACC) are elite production and fit perfectly into KC’s defensive identity of causing chaos and stealing possessions.

Bottom line: This is not just a projection of symptoms. Terrell is a battle-tested, high-IQ corner with 31 starts, big-game reps and a playing style that fits Kansas City like a glove. Plug him into that secondary, and you’ll get a tone-setter who tackles like a safety and plays every moment with that dog mentality.

RELATED: Did the KC Chiefs unveil a potential Round 1 target in the 2026 NFL Draft?

On Thursday, the USA Flag Football team added its first former NFL star, and his resume includes Pro Bowl and Rookie of the Year honors.

For the first time, American football will be played in the Summer Olympics. However, in 2028, football fans in the NFL and college ranks won’t be used to it. No, the version featured in the Olympics will be flag football.

Since it was made official, there has been increasing debate over whether a USA flag football team should be composed of current and former NFL stars, or actual flag football veterans who helped develop the sport. Last week, fans found out that the two sports are actually quite different, when the current USA national team crushed three different teams made up of current and former NFL players.

However, that won’t stop NFL vets from trying to build a team, and one of them took another big step closer to the 2028 games this week.

One-time Washington Redskins (now Commanders) star Robert Griffin III revealed in a social media post that he has officially started training with the USA Flag Football team.

“God’s plan 🙏🏾. The work is just beginning,” he wrote in the caption of an image post displaying the roster for Team USA. “Excited to be working with my new teammates 🫡 USA! USA! USA!”

After being the second overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft, he immediately became a star in the league by winning NFC offense ROTY honors and going to the Pro Bowl. However, he withdrew in his second season after battling injuries. His problems staying healthy continued, and after playing with the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens, he retired from the league in 2020.

Griffin III has pursued a career in sports media and has worked for Netflix and ESPN in the past, but the 36-year-old is currently employed as an analyst for Fox Sports.

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While this season has been a rough one for the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook, in his 18th year, has continued to work hard and help become a leader for the younger players around him. In the process of doing so, Westbrook has also continued to add to his legacy, and that’s what he did on Tuesday night against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Westbrook, the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles, has added another major feat to his list of accomplishments as he moves past Mark Jackson (10,334) and Steve Nash (10,335) into fifth place on the league’s all-time assist leaderboard with 10,336 career assists and counting.

This puts Westbrook in the all-time top five in assists along with LeBron James (11,090), Jason Kidd (12,091), Chris Paul (12,552), and John Stockton (15,806).

Westbrook recently became the first guard in NBA history to surpass 9,000 career rebounds.

Despite playing with a handful of teams in the latter stages of his career, Westbrook has continued to play at a high level, and the 37-year-old guard is proving that retirement is not on his mind just yet.

Although the Kings are one of the NBA’s worst teams at 18-51 heading into Tuesday night games, Westbrook has had arguably his best season in the last three years.

In 62 games this season, excluding the Kings’ game against the Spurs, Westbrook has averaged 15.4 points, 6.6 assists and 5.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 42.8 percent from the floor. His six triple-doubles this year rank fifth among all players, and two of them have come in his last three games.

Coincidentally, the Kings have done well in achieving their triple-double-like identity with Westbrook, as they have won four of their last five games entering Tuesday night’s game in Sacramento.

The records and accolades speak for themselves, and Westbrook has plenty of records that prove he is a surefire Hall of Famer. This is his latest accomplishment that adds a whole new layer to his greatness as one of the best passers in NBA history.

It’s not that common for rookies to make a team better defensively. Enter Phoenix Suns first-year players Rasheer Fleming and Khaman Maluch. Both of them have received immense support and praise from head coach Jordan Ott.

Ever since the Suns selected Maluach and Fleming in the 2025 NBA Draft, they have seen the potential. Both have the defensive abilities to switch, play pick-and-roll, and play bigger than their respective sizes.

As a result, this has allowed Ott to experiment and be creative. There may be offensive limitations, but the defensive promise far outweighs any shortcomings on the other end.

For example, they had a lineup at the five on small ball with Royce O’Neal, Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, Jalen Green, and Fleming.

It’s an extremely small sample size, but that lineup posted an offensive rating of 141.7 and a defensive rating of 100 in just six minutes.

Will this lineup achieve a net rating of 41.7 every time it’s on the court? Probably not, but it’s a good metric to assess and see what the potential might be.

Fleming’s 7’5 wingspan and 9’1 vertical reach make him the ideal small-ball center. Not to mention, his physicality and athleticism far exceeds that of a typical rookie.

Again, the numbers are small, but it seems like Ott is optimistic about moving forward with it based on the scenario.

“Both games (vs. Milwaukee and Indiana), it felt great,” Ott explained via AZCentral’s Duane Rankin on Twitter (formerly Twitter). “When to really get near it. Facing massive pullouts again.”

“Some of the challenges we’re having with guarding those guys with our bigger players are new. Just new situations that (7-foot freshman Khaman Maluach) has been in. Thought we were able to respond in the game to try to find another way to get a win on the road.”

Defensive combo of Rasheer Fleming + Khaman Maluach = Jordan Ott for the Suns

Again, Fleming and Maluach, being rookies and picking up minutes, may have some skeptics, but they have earned their fair share of respect from their teammates and coaches.

Tireless work, playing with the G-League Valley Suns and constantly staying prepared are all parts of the process that helped him get here. Eventually, the Suns relied on Fleming and Maluach by trading Nigel Hayes-Davies and Nick Richards at the trade deadline.

While part of this was for salary cap purposes, it shows the confidence the organization and the entire team have in these two rookies.

As for the former St. Joe’s forward, he has all the makings of an elite defensive player. As mentioned earlier, her mentality as well as physical gifts have attracted many people.

Even Suns teammates Grayson Allen and Colin Gillespie shared that Fleming’s ceiling is so high. Devin Booker noted Maluach as having high basketball skills for a center, and for a young man like himself.

Given where we are in the season, a contending team typically doesn’t aim to keep two rookies around for a significant amount of time. However, Ott appears to have a lot of offensive and defensive potential.

Trust is growing with teammates, lineup experiments are going well, and Maluach and Fleming seem to be playing freely.

Phoenix’s defensive rating is already the tenth-best in the association. The influx of lineup combinations could disrupt a set five-man unit. However, this may be a blessing in disguise because of the opportunity both Fleming and Maluach have.

Meaningful minutes and impacting the game on the defensive end with strong rim protection, perimeter defense and a never-ending hustle is exactly what Ott was good at — and it’s paying dividends.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Before facing the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets head coach David Edelman put into perspective Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126 consecutive 20+ point games. A record that took 63 years to break, Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic night will go down in history.

Before Gilgeous-Alexander accomplished one of the rarest feats in NBA history, Edelman provided proper reference During his pregame media availability.

“I don’t know if people realize how hard it is to do that. To score 20 points in 10 (straight) games, not 120, no matter what, it’s special. He’s a special player,” Jokic said. “It’s a pleasure and a privilege to play against him.”

David Edelman on SGA is on the verge of equaling Wilt Chamberlain’s consecutive 20+ point games: “It says a lot about Shai’s career. The consistency he’s shown over the years and the fact that basketball is in a really good place right now…

It’s not just one… pic.twitter.com/mxWequmjBH

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 9 March 2026

According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, after Gilgeous-Alexander’s game-winning 3-pointer topped Monday’s 129-126 win against the Nuggets, the All-Star and fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic congratulated SGA for tying Chamberlain’s record for consecutive 20+ point games in NBA history.

“I don’t know if people realize how hard it is to do that. To score 20 points in 10 (straight) games, not 120, no matter what, it’s special. He’s a special player,” Jokic said. “It’s a pleasure and a privilege to play against him.”

Nikola Jokic ties Wilt with 126 consecutive 20-point games at SGA

“I don’t know if people realize how hard it is to do that. To score 20 points in 10 (straight) games, not 120, whatever, it’s special. He’s a special player.” pic.twitter.com/YMSWvXGbhj

– Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) 10 March 2026

The Nuggets will face the Thunder for the last time this season when they host the defending champions on April 10.

Mark Daigneault reveals SGA’s ‘superpower’ after Thunder win

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reflected on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as a player, leader and person after Monday’s historic night where SGA held the Nuggets to a game-winning three in a 129-126 victory.

Daigneault said, “He never presses. He has incredible situational awareness, awareness of the length of the game; I think that’s one of his superpowers.” “He understands how long the game is. So, he can make the right plays, knowing he’s going to hold his own. If he misses a shot early, he knows there’s still more to play. He’s always in it mentally. I think that’s why he’s as consistent as he is.”

Gilgeous-Alexander turned to his supporting cast early and often, and they undoubtedly did not disappoint as the Thunder’s Jaylin Williams finished with 29 points, including a career-high seven threes and 12 rebounds. Ajay Mitchell led the way off the bench with 24 points in his first game back from an abdominal strain and left ankle injury.

Daigneault said, “I thought his passing tonight was really cool. Even ordinary people weren’t supportive.” “They doubled him all night. He got over it early, like it happened with Ajay [Mitchell] Even late, Ajay got Hardaway there. It’s just a simple game before defense. She played a very good floor game tonight. Obviously, a great finish. A great player.”

The Thunder have won seven consecutive games.

The Denver Nuggets are considered one of the potential contenders in the Western Conference, with a solid roster with strong depth. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Nuggets added that potential depth this week with the signing of David Roddy to a two-way contract.

According to Michael Scotto of Hoopshype.com, the Nuggets already had all three of their two-way contract roster spots filled, so they waived Tamar Bates to facilitate the signing of David Roddy.

Roddy’s inclusion is interesting for the Nuggets as he has been performing brilliantly with Team USA during the recent FIBA ​​World Cup qualifiers. During last week’s two-match schedule, Roddy was one of the team’s top players.

In Team USA’s first game against the Dominican Republic, he scored eight points with three rebounds, three assists and two steals. He had a breakout game with a team-high 20 points in the win against Mexico. He shot 7 of 10 from the field, and a perfect 2 of 2 from the 3-point line in that win.

Roddy’s opportunity with the Nuggets is not his first go-round in the NBA. Drafted 23rd overall in the 2022 NBA draft, he began his career in the league with the Memphis Grizzlies. After one and a half seasons, he was traded to the Phoenix Suns as part of a multi-team deal that obtained the Suns’ Royce O’Neal.

Following the 2023–24 season, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks waived him during the 2024–25 season, and he spent the remainder of the season playing brief stints with the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets. He was part of the blockbuster Kevin Durant-to-the Rockets trade involving multiple teams. The deal brought him back to the Hawks, who immediately waived him.

Roddy was playing with Raptors 905 in the G League before getting called up to Team USA and then eventually the Nuggets.

The NBA’s 2025-26 season has been surrounded by controversy, from one hot-button topic to the next, including the latest in which San Antonio Spurs veteran Luke Kornet condemned the Atlanta Hawks’ upcoming “Magic City Night” promotion. Cornette doubled down on his criticism of the Hawks’ plans, leading to an open letter asking the NBA to intervene in Atlanta’s scheduled promotion for their upcoming home game on March 16 against the Orlando Magic.

Cornette says the Hawks honoring a strip club by calling it “the city’s iconic cultural institution” is inconsistent with the values ​​of all NBA players, and the association should not have approved it.

“The NBA must be willing to protect and respect women, many of whom work diligently every day to make it the best basketball league in the world,” Kornett wrote in his personal blog. “We must foster an environment that is protective and respectful of the daughters, wives, sisters, mothers and partners we know and love.

“Allowing this night to proceed without protest would reflect poorly on us as an NBA community, especially given our society’s complicity with the potential objectification and abuse of women. Regardless of how a woman finds her way into the adult entertainment industry, many in the field experience abuse, harassment and violence to which they should never have been subjected.”

For the NBA, a league already mired in ethics concerns tied to its enthusiastic support of sports gambling, Cornette’s points are valid, given the negative connotations associated with the adult entertainment business. While the association’s effort to embrace the culture of the area, the Magic City, has been considered one of the foundations of Atlanta’s hip-hop music scene for the past two decades, the Hawks may have gone too far with their latest promotion.

Kornet’s latest campaign adds up to a difficult season for the NBA, given that the league has bigger issues to deal with technically. After Jonte Porter was banned from the NBA for life in April 2024 for violating league gambling policies, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat was arrested in connection with an illegal gambling scheme.

Former Portland Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was also named in the federal investigation, which involved sports betting and rigged, high-stakes poker games. Former Detroit Pistons forward Malik Beasley was at the center of a separate investigation for alleged improper gambling on games during the 2023-24 season.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has generally been open to thinking outside the box, which has inspired league front offices to do the same in order to rebuild their rosters and compete for championships. Teams deliberately sitting their best players to increase their chances of receiving a high selection in the upcoming draft has emerged as one of the most controversial topics in sports.

The NBA has considered taking intense measures in response to teams intentionally sitting their players to improve their chances of losing. Changes included expanding the lottery to include all play-in tournament teams, determining lottery odds based on team performance over two years, and freezing draft lottery odds at the time limit to discourage intentional losing at the end of the regular season.

Luke Cornet addresses open letter ahead of Spurs matchup

Spurs veteran center Luke Kornet knows it’s rare for an NBA player to speak out about the Hawks’ promotion. Nevertheless, Cornette feels passionately about the topic and has not backed down since his initial blog post.

Cornette was forced to do so after learning of the Hawks’ “Magic City Night” promotion a week earlier. To declarehe said, according to ABC 6’s Jason Dumas.

“I feel like it doesn’t really represent what I know about myself and a lot of other N.B.A. [players] thought. So, I just want to make sure that part of the discussion is expressed. It comes with people like criticism and things like that – that’s part of the process as to why people are hesitant to do it, but I think really trying to start and enable conversation,” Cornet said during the Spurs shootaround on Tuesday.

“It’s important to help make sure that everyone in the league is willing to be represented, and there’s an environment that you want.”

Luke Cornette caused some stir nationally when he urged the Atlanta Hawks to cancel their “Magic City Night”, saying it was disrespectful to women.

I asked him about it after the shooting in Philly. Says he has not spoken to the league since his statement. pic.twitter.com/eTwFuZGAGQ

-Jason Dumas (@JDumasReports) 3 March 2026

The Cornets have reached the league, but no changes have been made regarding the upcoming event. When asked by a reporter if he had spoken to anyone from the Hawks organization, he said, no.

Still, it’s another bad look for the NBA amid a season filled with bad publicity, ranging from allegations that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to sports gambling investigations to issues stemming from teams intentionally tanking; It feels like one issue after another is coming to the fore during the 2025-26 campaign.

As Indiana Pacers franchise star Tyrese Haliburton continues to recover from his nagging injury in last year’s NBA Finals, his team remains in last place in the Eastern Conference standings through the All-Star break. As he moves forward this season and looks forward to next season, Haliburton will release a new colorway of his first signature PUMA Hali 1 sneakers as he continues to grow his catalog.

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After signing an endorsement deal with PUMA Basketball in 2024, Haliburton’s first signature sneaker hits retailers in September 2025. The refreshed silhouette, designed by sneaker mind and artist Salehe Bembury, first arrived in a pink “Hibiscus” colorway, followed quickly by a blue “Opal” ensemble. The PUMA Hali 1 recently arrived in a neutral gray “Smoke” colorway, offering a different look for the versatile sneaker.

Following the theme of fruits and precious stones, this next dual-tone “Citrus” colorway combines a vibrant color palette with cool tones and balanced color combinations, which Bembury has made a point of in previous creations. Next NBA season, we can definitely expect Haliburton to include this pair with the Pacers’ yellow uniform.

PUMA HALI 1 “Citrus” Official Look

A new PUMA Halli 1 appears in a citrus color palette 🍋
⌛️ Coming soon to PUMA ($130)

More details: https://t.co/xWTJPpC1Au pic.twitter.com/ihM7TqJped

– Sneaker News (@SneakerNews) 20 February 2026

First teased on social media by Haliburton himself, this pair comes in a vibrant orange/yellow/teal colorway. The upper features three shades of Orange across several different panels, joined by a textured Light Green/Yellow midsole. The treaded outsole features a Teal Green hue that features the Haliburton logo on the rear heel and tongue.

Overall, we’ve seen a more monochromatic look in previous releases, but this release sees multiple shades coming together for what might be the best look of this shoe yet. We’re still waiting for a hard release date, but PUMA’s official retailer images hint at something on the very near horizon.

The PUMA Hali 1 is available now via PUMA retailers for a standard $130. The shoes come in full family sizes and with three colorways currently available, we should expect more to drop during this season’s NBA playoffs and the upcoming offseason.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and their G League affiliate have been making moves left and right in February. On Friday, the Charge acquired Victor Oladipo in a trade with the Wisconsin Herd. The Cavs signed Darius Brown II to a two-way contract and waived Emmanuel Miller in a subsequent transaction.

Oladipo is averaging 14.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals in 26 games with the Milwaukee Bucks’ G League team this season. He shot 40.0% from the field on 12.7 attempts in just under 29 minutes a night. Despite the injury history, the longtime veteran is still showing signs of athleticism and scoring ability as well as defensive ability.

With a quick stint in China in early October, Oladipo faced NBA competition during the preseason. In three games with the Guangzhou Loong Lions, he scored 58 points and recorded eight steals. The 33-year-old last appeared in the league as part of the Miami Heat in late April 2023.

“I don’t believe in age, brother,” Victor Oladipo told ClutchPoints in an exclusive interview on Oct. 10. Enjoying the day, and the marathon, one at a time.

In a separate move, the Cavs reached a two-way deal with the Browns, waiving recently acquired Miller.

Brown has appeared in 34 games with the Charge, averaging 12.4 points, 9.7 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 33 minutes per contest with .437/.400/.825 shooting splits. A floor general for Cleveland, he broke the single-game franchise record with 22 assists, just one away from breaking the G League’s all-time record.

The 26-year-old Utah State alumnus has spent the past two summer leagues with the Cavs and was on the team’s training camp roster.

Miller appeared in six games for the Charge, starting two of them. He is coming off a 31-point effort against the Noblesville Boom, where he shot 13 of 20 from the field, pulled down four rebounds, and recorded two assists. The 25-year-old swingman also had two steals and two blocks in the Cleveland win.

The Los Angeles Lakers have hired longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen as president of business operations, the organization announced Thursday, continuing a comprehensive restructuring under new majority owner Mark Walter.

ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel reported the move to Rosen began his career as a Lakers intern during college.

Rosen’s appointment follows Tim Harris’ decision to step down after the 2025-26 season. Harris spent more than 35 years with the franchise and The Forum and played a central role in securing the team’s lucrative local television rights agreement with Spectrum SportsNet. His departure marks the end of one of the longest executive tenures in franchise history.

The leadership change comes amid broader organizational changes. Earlier this season, Joey and Jesse Buss were dismissed from their executive positions, along with most of the Lakers’ scouting department, as part of a revised front office structure.

The overhaul follows the historic $10 billion sale approved in late October, when the Busch family sold a majority stake in the team to Walter. Walter, who also leads the Dodgers’ ownership group, has overseen a period of sustained success in Major League Baseball. Under his leadership, the Dodgers have captured three World Series titles, including back-to-back championships in 2024 and 2025.

The Lakers return to action against the Los Angeles Clippers (26-28) on Friday night at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. Los Angeles enters the matchup 33-21, seeded fifth in the Western Conference as it begins the final stretch of the regular season.

It’s fair to say that Leeds United fans probably don’t have a lot of good things to say about Victor Orta. And his career after Elland Road is unlikely to change those views.

Marca covered the 47-year-old today And how, things are not looking too good at Real Valladolid either. It’s all to do with his debt to firing and hiring managers.

Orta joined the La Liga 2 team as their sporting director last summer on a deal running until 2028. It was his second job after leaving Leeds in 2023, following a two-year stint as sporting director at Sevilla.

leeds’ magic ends badly

Of course, he had previously spent six years at Leeds. The high-profile appointment of Marcelo Bielsa and his return to the Premier League defined his tenure there.

But he left Elland Road in 2023 amid fan protests and the club eventually being relegated back to the Championship. That last year was a disaster. After the sacking of Bielsa in 2022, he moved on to Jesse Marsh, Javi Gracia and then Sam Allardyce. And it seems this was a trend.

Marca points out that Orta has now reached his fourth consecutive season in which he has appointed at least two coaches.

Leeds had three, then Sevilla in 2023/24 with Jose Luis Mendilibar, Diego Alonso and Quique Sanchez Flores.

Leeds’ troubles continue

The following year, the Spanish club had Javier García Pimienta and Joaquín Caparros in the dugout. Now the latest dismissal is coming to Real Valladolid.

He joined last summer but could not fully settle in there either. Two coaches have again been replaced during his tenure as sporting director. The most recent fall is that of Luis García Tevenet. He lasted only seven games with the club in the relegation zone.

His appointment and dismissal are a ‘stain’ on Orta’s ‘already tarnished record’. He is amassing a growing list of failed coaches. Now Valladolid wait to see what he does next. They, like Leeds and Sevilla, are starting to ask questions.