Tottenham Hotspur AC Milan emerged as a surprise candidate to sign Santiago Jimenez in the summer.

The Mexico international has not performed well since joining the Serie A side from Feyenoord in January 2025. He rejected Nottingham Forest to move to San Siro.

Tottenham could offer the striker an escape route after a disastrous spell in Italy. In the second half of last season he scored six goals and three assists in 19 matches.

However, the 25-year-old has failed to impress this season as he has failed to find the back of the net in the league. he finished with a goal [in Coppa Italia against US Lecce in September] And three assists in 18 matches.

Jiménez suffered an ankle injury last November and only returned to action in March. However, he continued to struggle when given minutes in recent months.

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from Italy That his injury prevented his move to Sunderland in January. there are black cats reportedly looking at On to the next window.

Tottenham keen on frontman

Mexican you can Report that ‘Santiago Jimenez could leave AC Milan for Tottenham.’

He is focused on representing his country and El Tri at the World Cup to be hosted by the United States.

TUDN analyst David Feitelson highlights an update on the Spurs shared by the channel’s reporter Tito Villa.

After the tournament, the frontman does not rule out making a major change in his career. According to Villa, the former Feyenoord man is ‘thinking of leaving’ San Siro and could head to England.

Jimenez is attracting interest from the Premier League and Spurs in particular. The move to the north London club would ‘represent a significant change’ in his career.

Both the player and Roberto De Zerbi had a very poor season. He struggled with injury and poor form, while Tottenham managed to avoid relegation. So, it is surprising that Spurs are looking at him.

Loan deal likely for Spurs

There is no mention of whether Santiago Jimenez wants to go on loan or a permanent transfer.

AC Milan know it will be difficult to recoup a large part of the €32m fee invested to buy him.

The Italian club may grant a loan with an option to buy, in order to improve its value.

transfer market The Mexican is valued at €20m, with a contract until 2029.

Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard has been labeled “simply a global superstar” for his career, which has also included a Premier League title at the Emirates.

football news reports comments Today from Belgian icon Johan Boskamp. He is full of praise for the Arsenal forward Het Beland van Limburg.

Key role at Arsenal

Leandro Trossard has again played a key role for Arsenal this season as they secured their first Premier League title in 22 years.

The 31-year-old has been a regular player for Mikel Arteta’s side. He has made 31 appearances in the Premier League and has six goals and six assists. This has seen him perform in 60% of total minutes.

He has also contributed in the Champions League, scoring one goal and four assists in 10 games in the competition as Arsenal reached the final.

The Belgian has enjoyed an unknown role at Arsenal since a €24 million move from Brighton in 2023. Since then, he has scored 36 goals and 33 assists in 17 games for the Gunners.

lack of recognition of belgium

Despite this, he has yet to be recognized in Belgium, where he continues to fly under the radar. And it seems Boskamp wants to change that narrative.

He said, “That goal against West Ham might have won him the title. In Belgium, he’s not always appreciated at his true worth. But that boy has had a fantastic career.”

“And to think that, just ten years ago, he was sometimes sitting on the bench at OH Leuven. If you can help one of the biggest clubs on the planet become champions for the first time in twenty years, you are simply a global superstar.”

The question is whether anyone hears Boskamp moving forward. Or does Trossard need to impress at the World Cup with Belgium this summer before he finally starts to get recognition?

Gunther has had three famous career ends within the last year. Goldberg in July, John Cena in December and AJ Styles in January. Speaking at a WWE retrospective, Gunther revealed that of the three, retiring Styles carried the most personal weight for him.

“AJ is somewhat different, like, you have the WCW legend Goldberg, then you have the guy who stands for WWE, then you have AJ who is somewhat similar to me because he did very well here, but a lot of the things that people love him for happened before WWE.”

Gunther was honest about how much Styles meant to him as a viewer before they shared the locker room.

“He’s one of those guys, the generation of wrestling I came up with, we looked up to guys like AJ Styles. I remember when he was in New Japan, and we’d always watch his big matches there, they were awesome. There was a time when I was really grinding and developing, and there were things I looked up to. I always had a lot of respect for AJ’s work.

“It almost felt like, from the pure heart of the wrestler, it felt almost more important to me than the Cena match. But on screen, to be able to rub it in and try to ruin the last race was a lot of fun.”

Gunther details what made AJ Styles’ retirement different from other recent matches

Gunther also noted that the Styles match worked dramatically in a way that the Goldberg and Cena matches could not be completely replicated. With both Goldberg and Cena, the retirement timeline was publicly revealed, removing a layer of uncertainty from the outcome. The styles were different.

“That’s the beauty of it, because with Goldberg and Cena, everyone knew it was their last match, and I think with AJ, people weren’t so sure it was going to be their last match. A good group of them expected AJ to win and move his career forward, but he left on his own terms.”

This is something that not many wrestlers can manage; It’s always best to get to the point where people still remember you, not to the point where people say, ‘Ah, it was that time.’ So, hats off to AJ, great career, great wrestler, but I got it taken away, what can I do?”

The road to a Styles match began following Gunther’s victory over Cena in December, when he publicly bragged about tapping out Cena despite Cena’s long-standing motto of “never give up”. An upset Styles confronted him, putting Styles’ career in jeopardy and setting up his Royal Rumble match. Styles will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this weekend as part of the WrestleMania 42 weekend festivities at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas on Friday, April 17.

Former Everton goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has admitted he knew he was done for Everton when he signed Jordan Pickford.

This happened despite the confidence of manager Ronald Koeman at the time.

Stekelenburg Speaking on the Football According Podcast About Ajax and his experiences at Goodison Park.

ronald koeman faith

The goalkeeper initially moved to England with Fulham, but after playing actively during his first season his opportunities at Craven Cottage became limited.

He spent the second two years of his deal on loan before joining Everton for an undisclosed fee to reunite with former manager Ronald Koeman.

He was at Southampton and signed Maarten Stekelenberg on loan last season. This led to a relationship which Koeman was keen to continue at Everton.

Stekelenburg explained of that loan, “Their first-choice goalkeeper had a very serious knee injury.”

“He asked if I wanted to come and told me I would play every game until he was fit again. I did that, and I played 22 or 23 games in the Premier League before he was fit again.”

everton promise

That bond led to a promise; The pair will remain together in the summer, no matter where Koeman is.

“My relationship with Ronald was always very good,” he says.

“He then said: If I leave, I’ll take you with me. If I stay – I was on loan there – I’ll sign you permanently. He went to Everton, and I went with him.

“Sometimes you need managers in your career who help you. I signed a contract with Everton and played almost every game in the first year.”

jordan pickford arrival

However, football moves fast, and Everton’s ownership was moving quickly at the time. The club invested heavily in a new, long-term goalkeeper in 2017, signing Jordan Pickford from Sunderland for €28.5m.

Maarten Stekelenberg immediately understood the implications of that move.

“You’re working with the owners there, and they bought Jordan Pickford, England’s biggest goalkeeping talent at the time, for a massive £40 million. Then you know what’s going to happen.”

Fortunately for Everton, it proved to be a smart investment. Pickford has proven to be one of the best In the Premier League, most Everton fans were comfortable accepting that he had kept them in England’s top flight.

Perhaps that will soften the blow somewhat for Stekelenberg, who doesn’t seem to have any outward unhappiness about how things turned out anyway.

Former Everton goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has admitted he knew he was done for Everton when he signed Jordan Pickford.

This happened despite the confidence of manager Ronald Koeman at the time.

Stekelenburg Speaking on the Football According Podcast About Ajax and his experiences at Goodison Park.

ronald koeman faith

The goalkeeper initially moved to England with Fulham, but after playing actively during his first season his opportunities at Craven Cottage became limited.

He spent the second two years of his deal on loan before joining Everton for an undisclosed fee to reunite with former manager Ronald Koeman.

He was at Southampton and signed Maarten Stekelenberg on loan last season. This led to a relationship which Koeman was keen to continue at Everton.

Stekelenburg explained of that loan, “Their first-choice goalkeeper had a very serious knee injury.”

“He asked if I wanted to come and told me I would play every game until he was fit again. I did that, and I played 22 or 23 games in the Premier League before he was fit again.”

everton promise

That bond led to a promise; The pair will remain together in the summer, no matter where Koeman is.

“My relationship with Ronald was always very good,” he says.

“He then said: If I leave, I’ll take you with me. If I stay – I was on loan there – I’ll sign you permanently. He went to Everton, and I went with him.

“Sometimes you need managers in your career who help you. I signed a contract with Everton and played almost every game in the first year.”

jordan pickford arrival

However, football moves fast, and Everton’s ownership was moving quickly at the time. The club invested heavily in a new, long-term goalkeeper in 2017, signing Jordan Pickford from Sunderland for €28.5m.

Maarten Stekelenberg immediately understood the implications of that move.

“You’re working with the owners there, and they bought Jordan Pickford, England’s biggest goalkeeping talent at the time, for a massive £40 million. Then you know what’s going to happen.”

Fortunately for Everton, it proved to be a smart investment. Pickford has proven to be one of the best In the Premier League, most Everton fans were comfortable accepting that he had kept them in England’s top flight.

Perhaps that will soften the blow somewhat for Stekelenberg, who doesn’t seem to have any outward unhappiness about how things turned out anyway.

With 21 points in a 136-11 loss to the Miami Heat, the San Antonio Spurs’ Dylan Harper accomplished a feat in his basketball career, though it was not common during his NBA rookie season: back-to-back 20-point games.

“This is my…this is my first 20-point back-to-back games?” Harper asked in response to a question about scoring more than 20 in consecutive games.

When told he scored 20 or more points in a game eight times, the 20-year-old guard didn’t say much more.

“Oh, wow,” Harper said. “Oh wow.”

The second overall pick of this summer’s draft averaged 19.4 points per game in his only season with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. While other players in the draft class, like former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, are hitting those numbers as pros, Harper is averaging just 11.5 points per game this season on a team that holds the second-best record in the West and is equipped with quality depth on the wings.

“We are winning,” Harper said. “The best thing about this league, for me, coming to a team where even though I’m not scoring 20 every night, I get to learn from a great vet, [De’Aaron] Fox, who obviously has been in the league, two-time All-Star, and all that. So, I get to learn from someone like him and be aggressive as well as take a back seat.”

Along with Fox, the Spurs rotation includes Rookie of the Year Stephen Cassel as well as Devin Vassell, who has averaged nearly 19 points per game in two different seasons.

“Yeah, I’m finding my stride, but I think having Steph back and Dev coming back has made the game a lot easier for me,” Harper said. “So much space on the floor. We have a lot of threats, so it really picks my poison. They do a great job of encouraging me to just be me and get off the ball, find open shooters. But if it’s one-on-one, attack.

“So, to be honest, scoring 20 is not the main thing. The main thing for me is just to win. And, as long as we win, I am fine.”

Dylan Harper is happy to be a member of the San Antonio Spurs

Although his stats are lower than he’s used to, the son of former NBA great Ron Harper has a definite opinion on his current role.

“I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” Harper said. “I’ve been hired into a great organization that teaches you the game at a high level, and I think even in a game like this where the numbers may look good, I’m still watching film, still getting yelled at like any other game. It’s a testament to the kind of standard we’re all held to, but I love it. I feel like I’m getting better day by day, whether it’s watching film or on the court.”

Not only does San Antonio see Harper as a big part of their success this season, but the Spurs also see him as a big part of the future centered around MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama.

“I think one thing about us is that we’re all competitive, and we’re relentless. No matter what the score is, I think we have a great group of guys that compete at a high level all the time,” Harper continued. “This team can do miracles; there’s a lot of potential, but we’re trying to take it day by day, step by step, not skipping any steps. The sky’s the limit.”

It looks like Colby Covington has serious regrets about stumping for friend Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential election.

Covington’s rise as a main event star in the UFC was unexpected. The American didn’t have highlight reel knockout power or nasty submission skills. Instead, his success was built around a suffocating wrestling game matched by a high-output striking style. This is no way to fight back and promote the company.

However, he catapulted his name into notoriety with a bold and questionable style of fight promotion. He then further raised his profile in the sport when he worked hard to become President Trump’s favorite UFC fighter during his first term in office. The effort was successful, and the relationship with Trump helped make him a star in mixed martial arts.

Due to the friendship that developed through Covington’s efforts, when Trump ran for a second term as President, the one-time interim welterweight champion campaigned to endorse the Republican nominee. However, it seems like “Chaos” regrets using his limited time as an elite athlete to campaign and then fight in 2024.

Colby Covington claims he spent a year campaigning for President Trump

“I gave up a year of my career. I was on the campaign trail in a different state almost every week, and I wasn’t training. This is why I should never have done it [Joaquim] Buckley’s Battle, because I hadn’t been to the gym in six months. I was trying to win elections for America in all these swing states,” he told Bloody Elbow this week.

“My focus wasn’t on the UFC. It was on America… I had given up at that time, and I wasn’t training, and going to fight at that time was honestly career suicide for me, but I [thought] He was very useless and couldn’t do anything with me even without any training camp,” he said, adding, “It’s sad that I wasn’t rewarded. I thought loyalty would be rewarded. The UFC didn’t care.”

Although it doesn’t seem like he regrets being a supporter or friend of President Trump, he clearly wishes he hadn’t put so much effort into helping him win the 2024 presidential election. If he has wasted a year walking the path, it is a year wasted at a time when he is now far from his prime.

Covington was also surprisingly left out of the June card of the UFC event to be held on the White House lawn. Something that surprised many people because it seemed like he was the President’s favorite fighter. He is 2-4 in his last six and has been far more active in Real American Freestyle Wrestling than he has been in the UFC over the past year.

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Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara remained one of the most underappreciated players in the NBA on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets.

Camara led the Trail Blazers to a lopsided 134–99 win over the Nets, scoring a career-high 35 points and nine three-pointers. He made 10 of 12 shots from the field, including 9 of 11 from beyond the arc. He also had three rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Portland won four of its last five assignments to improve to 36–37. They are just one game behind the Los Angeles Clippers for eighth place in the Western Conference.

Camara, who is in his third season in Rip City, set a new team record with his career night.

“Camara’s 35 points are the most on 12 or fewer field goal attempts in Trail Blazers history,” the team’s official account on the

He also set two milestones after getting hot from three-point range.

“Camara’s 9-for-11 (.818) three-point shooting performance marks the most made three-pointers by a @trailblazers player since February 26, 2023 (Damian Lillard) and the best three-point percentage with at least 10 three-point attempts since April 27, 2021 (Anfernee Simmons),” the Trail Blazers said.

The 25-year-old is having a breakout campaign, averaging career-best 13.0 points and 2.5 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.1 steals. He could make a case for a nod to the All-Defensive Team or get some votes for Most Improved Player.

Camara, who hails from Belgium, was drafted by the Phoenix Suns as the 52nd overall pick in 2023. However, he was shipped to the Trail Blazers as part of the three-team deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks.

He has slowly carved out a role in Portland, building an upstart core with Denny Avdija, Donovan Clingan, Shadden Sharp and Scooter Henderson.

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant was insightful about his thoughts as he nears retirement from his playing career in the NBA.

Durant has been in the NBA since 2007 and has shined as one of the greatest scorers the league has ever seen. Fast forward to the present time, he is succeeding as one of the top experienced scorers.

However, he also knows it won’t last forever. He made an appearance on The Boardroom Podcast, realizing that his time in the league was closer to ending than he thought.

“There’s going to come a time when it’s not going to be my place. And we’re getting close to it. And it’s crazy to think like the season is ending, like right now it’s March. April, the season is almost over in April. It’s just like where I spent my whole life doing this every day. It’s a part of my routine. I center my life around this, this is the game. So to know that hopefully I have a few years left to do this We have to start preparing for the next step,” Durant said at 21:04.

“For me, I’ve accepted that I’ll never be able to fill that spot, and I wouldn’t even call it the spot that was there. The thing that’s satisfied me is the little things that come with it. Like just the camaraderie, the camaraderie, the people I’ve met. Just interacting with basketball fans from all over the world. That’s the best part. I can still hang out. I can still go to the gym and shoot and have that routine when I’m done playing.” Will be focused on basketball.”

What Kevin Durant is forward for the Rockets

Kevin Durant is certainly grateful for the accolades and records he has earned throughout his career. As he moves through the final years of his career with the Rockets, he will look to finish out those remaining seasons strong.

Houston has a 43–27 record on the season and is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves, while trailing the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs.

The Rockets look forward to their next matchup while on the road. They will take on the Chicago Bulls as tip-off takes place on March 23 at 8 PM ET.

Kevin Durant is not expected to finish his career in Seattle, even as the NBA moves toward a potential expansion that could bring a franchise back to the city.

The league is reportedly targeting both Las Vegas and Seattle for expansion, with a Board of Governors meeting scheduled for next week where an initial vote is expected to take place. Seattle, where the SuperSonics were based before the franchise relocated in 2008, has long been seen as a leading candidate for a comeback.

This possibility has naturally given rise to speculation about Durant, who was originally drafted by Seattle in 2007, possibly ending his career where it began. However, a recent report from The Ringer’s Michael Lee suggests that outcome is unlikely.

Lee wrote, “With the NBA potentially trying to add an expansion franchise in Seattle in 2028 – when he is set to become a free agent and will turn 40 – Durant could be setting himself up for a potential storybook ending with the SuperSonics, the organization that drafted him.”

” But Durant has never been interested in getting back to where he was. When he approached free agency in 2016, he fended off overwhelming offers from his hometown Wizards, and he rejected a deal that would have reunited him with the Warriors last season. He may be more open to nostalgia because being on the Rockets has brought him back to Texas, where he starred in college. But even Joe Athletes are able to leave sports on their own terms, they don’t always choose the ending that makes the most sense, if that were the case, Jordan would have stopped playing after Brian Russell’s bust in 1998.

Kevin Durant focused on Rockets’ playoff push amid Seattle speculation

Durant, now with the Houston Rockets, is focusing on the present as Houston continues its push into the Western Conference. The Rockets currently have a record of 41-26, which ranks them in fourth place in the standings after a 100-92 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

The 37-year-old has continued to produce at an excellent level in his 17th NBA season. Through 64 games, Durant is averaging 25.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, while shooting 51.4% from the field, 40.2% from three-point range and 88.6% from the free-throw line in 36.5 minutes per contest.

While the idea of ​​a return to Seattle may hold sentimental appeal, Durant’s career decisions have historically prioritized fit and competitiveness over nostalgia.

For now, his focus is on helping Houston maintain its position in the competitive Western Conference race. The Rockets will try to respond in a rematch against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night at 6:30 pm PT as they continue a five-game homestand.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in a state of struggle lately, having lost four of their last five games following Sunday’s big loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a particularly bad game for big man Rudy Gobert, who was .23 and scored only two points in the loss.

However, despite that setback, Gobert remains arguably the second most important player on Minnesota’s roster behind Anthony Edwards due to his continued defensive excellence.

Recently, the Frenchman got 100% real on whether he envisions retirement in the near future, and what he hopes to accomplish before it’s all said and done.

“I think it’s still a long way off. Yeah, I think it’s still a long way away,” Gobert said, according to Prime Video Sports France on YouTube. “…For now, I’m really focused on the present moment. To be an NBA champion, that’s a goal – yes, champion. Best defender in history, four times.”

Gobert is actually already one of the best defenders in league history, having played a host of elite saves during his tenure with both the Minnesota and Utah Jazz. His offensive skills, or lack thereof, have caused headaches for both fans throughout his career, but that still doesn’t diminish how incredibly important a player he has been to many successful teams.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves will have to do some soul-searching if they want to realize Gobert’s championship dreams, as the team has now lost four of its last five games, and all four losses have come in unexpected ways.

Minnesota’s offense has been sporadic during the skid, and it’s safe to say that Gobert likely isn’t the solution to that problem.

The Timberwolves next face off against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday evening.

Cornerback Darius Slay announced his retirement from professional football today. Over the course of more than a decade in the league, Slay built a career as a shutdown corner, a vocal leader, and a player whose personality matched his elite on-field production. He played for the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and Pittsburgh Steelers during his 13-year career. Slay made six Pro Bowl appearances, one All-Pro, and one Super Bowl victory.

Slay’s professional career began when the Lions selected him 36th overall in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He would play in Detroit from 2013 to 2019. His breakout came in 2017, when he led the NFL in interceptions and earned first-team All-Pro honors. In this time frame, he earned the nickname Big Play Slay. By the end of his tenure with the Lions, Slay had firmly established himself as an elite, shutdown corner and attracted the attention of the Eagles.

Entering the 2020 season, Slay’s career changed for the better. He was traded to the Eagles for several mid-round draft picks. Slay quickly adapted to the Philadelphia culture and became a leader on the field and a respected voice in the locker room. He and fellow corner James Bradberry helped transform the Eagles’ secondary from mediocre to elite, and within two years, Philly was in the Super Bowl.

Although they lost this Super Bowl, the Eagles came back in a short time. Slay’s greatest legacy may be teaching Cooper Dejean and Quinyon Mitchell. Both were taken in the 2024 draft and became undrafted high-impact rookies.

Slay played a big role in his development and led the Eagles to a defense that was top 5 in the league. The revamped secondary led Philly to a Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The impact of his tutelage is still felt today, with Mitchell and Dejean widely regarded as elite defensive players, providing a ton of surplus value on their rookie contracts.

Unfortunately, due to cap reasons, Slay would be released from Philly and sent to Pittsburgh for his last season in the league. He started 9 games for the Steelers this season, and contributed in the playoffs as part of an experienced defense.

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The Chicago Bulls visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Josh Giddy and Matas Buzzelis are listed as probable. Both have recently sprained their right ankle. On Tuesday, Bouzelis and Giddy played key roles in the Bulls’ 130–124 OT win over the Golden State Warriors. Bouzelis finished with a career-high 41 points. Meanwhile, Giddy moved into 20th place on the all-time list with a triple-double of 21 points, 17 assists and 13 rebounds. Here’s everything we know about Josh Giddy and Matas Buzelis’ injuries and their game status against the Lakers.

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Injury status of Josh Giddy and Matas Buzelis vs. Lakers

Given that Josh Giddy and Matas Buzelis are listed as probable on the injury report, the assumption is that they will both be out against the Lakers. Giddy has been a fixture on the injury report, particularly during the second half of the season.

From late December to late January, Giddy missed 11 games due to a hamstring injury. On January 22, Giddy made his return against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He scored 21 points off the bench and the Bulls won 120–115.

So far, Giddy has averaged 17.7 points, 8.7 assists and 8.4 rebounds over the course of 43 games. Meanwhile, Bouzelis has missed only one game this season due to injury. He was absent from the Bulls’ game against the Phoenix Suns on March 5.

Overall, Bouzelis averaged 15.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in 62 games.

The Bulls are 27-38 and have lost 7 of their last 10 games.

So when the question comes up about whether Josh Giddy and Matas Buzelis are playing tonight against the Lakers, the answer is probably yes.

oxen injury report

Matus Buzzellis (right ankle sprain) – probable

Josh Giddy (right ankle sprain) – probable

Jalen Smith (left calf strain) – probable

Jaden Ivey (left patellofemoral pain syndrome)-out

Effernie Simmons (left ulnar styloid; fracture) – Outside

Isaac Okoro (right patellofemoral pain syndrome) – doubtful

Patrick Williams (sprained left ankle) – questionable

Guershon Yabusele (left foot, soreness) – doubtful

Lakers injury report

LeBron James (right hip injury, left foot arthritis) – questionable

Maxi Kleber (lumbar strain) – doubtful

Jackson Hayes (back pain) – probable

Marcus Smart (right hip injury) – questionable.

Most recently, Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo etched his name in the NBA record books with an 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. This stellar performance put Adebayo past Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors two decades ago, and he now trails only Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point output for the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

Of course, Bryant had his fair share of high-scoring games throughout his Hall of Fame career, including the final game of his run in LA, in which he scored 60 points against the Utah Jazz. One player on the court for the Jazz that night was Gordon Hayward, and recently, the former NBA wing talked about why Bryant’s 60-point game needs a little context.

“That game was different than any game I’ve ever been a part of… I think he took 50 shots, something like that, so that wasn’t even a legitimate game. Both teams were out. We knew we weren’t getting to the playoffs, they knew they weren’t getting to the playoffs,” Hayward, formerly of SiriusXM, said on Twitter, according to SiriusXM NBA Radio.

However, he made sure to clarify that regardless of the shot attempt statistics, Bryant’s accomplishment was still impressive.

He said, “Obviously, we weren’t just letting him score… His last three minutes were completely different than the last three minutes of the Miami game. His last three minutes in that game were great. It was like old Kobe for three minutes.”

Many have taken issue with the Heat’s late-game strategy on Tuesday to get Adebayo more shot attempts and free throws, claiming that it does not fall into the “ethical” category of scoring records.

Still, no one will ever forget that monster game, or Bryant’s 60-point career finale.

Throughout his NBA career, Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma has never had to see a shot he didn’t like, and during the team’s game against the Phoenix Suns he reached an important career milestone with 10,000 career points.

After the Bucks’ game, Kyle Kuzma gave a heartfelt reaction to reaching the 10,000 career point plateau.

Kuzma said, “As a kid, I said I had two dreams that I wanted to play in the NBA, and I wanted to score 10,000 points. Random, that’s just how random it happens.” “I knew I was getting close for the last month or so, and I feel like it was yesterday or the day before yesterday… I looked to see how close I was, and I was praying this morning.

“I told God, ‘It would be great if I could score 30 tonight,’ because I knew where I was. And I had 33. Honestly, you can’t beat that.”

Although the Bucks lost the game against the Suns 129–114, Kuzma etched his name in the history books as the latest NBA player to score 10,000 career points. He finished the game with 33 while shooting 12-of-21 (57.1 percent) from the field, 6-of-10 (60 percent) from the 3-point line and 3-of-4 (75 percent) from the free-throw line.

Kuzma’s name came up in trade rumors as the deadline approached, but ultimately nothing materialized and the Bucks retained the veteran forward. Selected 27th overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, Kuzma has been a solid double-digit scoring threat throughout his career, helping the Los Angeles Lakers win the 2020 NBA Championship.

This season, Kuzma has been benched, playing in 59 games at a rate of just over 26 minutes per game. He averaged 13.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists with splits of 49.2 percent shooting from the field, 36.5 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 72.4 percent shooting from the free-throw line.

Angel Reese has a lot of experience being in the spotlight, but last week it was her little brother Julian Reese’s turn and she’s been supporting him from the sidelines every step of the way. During JuJu’s first three games with the Washington Wizards, Angel has been vocally in his favor even as he had breakout moments.

“She attacks me before and after every game, just tells me what I need to do. [She] Watches games, tries to message me during halftime, stuff like that. Sometimes I have to push him away from me a little bit, just try to tell him to let me do what I do,” JuJu said with a smile. ”But it’s great to have a sister who always leans on me and tries to see the best for her brother, especially when he’s busy with what he’s doing. Love her till death.”

Julianne Reese on Angel Reese:

“She beats me up before and after every game and tells me what to do… It’s great to have a sister who is always there for me and tries to see the best for her brother… Love her to death” ❤️

(h/t @ohnohedidnt24)

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– Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) 6 March 2026

The Wizards signed JuJu to a two-way contract on February 28, and he has played three games so far with the team battling injuries. He had 11 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and three steals in his first two contests and followed up the success with an 18-point, 20-rebound performance in the third. Angel can be seen cheering for his brother both in person and online.

Angel Reese is courtside watching her brother JuJu Reese in his second career NBA game ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2xPhBstc9R

– Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) 4 March 2026

JuJu MF Reese. @reese10julian

– Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) 6 March 2026

The Reese siblings clearly have a lot in common on the court, as they have both demonstrated an impressive ability to work on the glass. JuJu set a Wizards franchise rookie record with 10 offensive rebounds in his third outing, while Angel has averaged a double-double with rebounds in each of his last five seasons. They both became the youngest players in their respective leagues to score 18+ points and 10+ offensive boards in a game, proving that the talent for grabbing “Maybounds” runs in their family.

Forever ours♾️ https://t.co/DL7wIA2oWt pic.twitter.com/vGKI4D4ePQ

– Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) 4 March 2026

It’s been a tumultuous career for New Orleans star Zion Williamson. When he has been on the court, he has been dominant, but the issue has been his injuries. Since the Pelicans added Zion to the team due to his injuries, he has been in and out of the lineup and has had to deal with it constantly. He is also battling injuries at the moment and even said that the worst time of his career was missing his third season because of it.

Zion Williamson visited ESPN’s “NBA Today” and had a lengthy conversation with Malika Andrews, revealing that the hardest part of his career was missing his entire third season due to a broken foot. It was a low point because he was taking shots at about his weight from everywhere, and he wanted to focus on basketball first, but he couldn’t do that.

Williamson explained, “The hardest point was when I missed my sophomore year because of a broken foot. … There was a lot of criticism about my weight, my care about the game. … I was really low because I just wanted to play basketball.”

Williamson was actually experiencing the healthiest time of his career, playing 35 consecutive games and 45 games overall this season. Still, he recently sprained his ankle during Saturday’s win over the Jazz. Despite being healthy, he is averaging 21.5 points while tying his career low with 5.8 rebounds per game.

In his career, Williamson has played 259 matches, while losing a total of 296 matches. Now, that number is about to increase following his latest ankle sprain.

It’s also worth noting that he’s in the third season of a five-year, $197.2 million deal with the Pelicans. He is making $39.4 million this year and is set to make $42.2 million next season and $44.9 million for the 2027-28 season.

Interim coach James Borrego said Williams has an ankle injury, but there was no immediate information on the severity of the injury.

“Hopefully, it’s nothing serious, and we’ll have him back there soon,” Borrego said.

The Dallas Cowboys are in for another expensive offseason. They are already locked in contract negotiations with a star who wants the highest salary at his position. There may also be a deadlock over the contract of another superstar coming after a year of his career.

The Cowboys have already placed the franchise tag on second-team All-Pro wide receiver George Pickens. The tag for receivers pays Pickens $27 million, well below the market rate of $40 million for superstar receivers. Pickens ranks third in the NFL with 1,429 receiving yards this season, and he will still be only 25 when the 2026 season starts.

Players generally want to avoid the franchise tag, and the same may be the case with Pickens. After all, a long-term contract at a higher rate will provide greater long-term financial security than a one-year deal below market value.

However, placing the franchise tag may not be the last we hear from the Cowboys regarding Pickens’ status this offseason.

According to NFL insider Tony Pauline of Essential Sports, the Cowboys could also trade Pickens now that they have franchise-tagged him.

The Packers used this mentality to tag and trade Davante Adams to the Raiders in 2022. However, the Cowboys have shown no signs of Pickens being available this offseason. Sure, it’s a great way to create leverage, but Pickens appears destined to remain in Dallas until at least 2026.

Perhaps the Cowboys can dispel these silly rumors by getting their new superstar receiver under contract for just over the 2026 season, where he and CeeDee Lamb will form one of the NFL’s best receiver tandems for years to come.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren topped his career night by helping lead his team to a 127-121 victory in overtime against All-Star Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. After Lou Dort’s ouster For a key 2 against Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t double check for overtime. Holmgren finished with 15 points on 5 of 8 shooting, a career-high 21 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and a steal against the Nuggets.

After his first All-Star appearance, Chet Holmgren captures a title Career high 21 rebounds It’s a testament to the work he’s put in behind the scenes, as he heads into just his fourth season with the Thunder.

Holmgren said, “I try to put a lot into my body, making sure I get stronger each time. Continue to be as healthy as I can. Take care of yourself.” “I definitely think it’s benefited me, and I’ve gotten better in a lot of different areas, but I think I still have a long way to go with my body, with my game. I don’t want to let one night get too excited for me. I still have work to do.”

Chet Holmgren on his career-high 21 rebounds: “I try to put a lot into my body, making sure I get stronger every time out. Just continuing to stay as healthy as I can. Take care of yourself.”

I definitely think it has paid off for me and I have improved in many different areas… pic.twitter.com/hsvOB6tE12

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 28 February 2026

Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 36 points, nine assists, two blocks and two steals in his first appearance in nine games for the Thunder. Oklahoma City improved to 46–15.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s blunt comment on missing OT in Thunder’s win

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hold back his emotions about missing overtime during Friday’s showdown against fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. After leading the Thunder to erase a 16-point deficit in the second half, Gilgeous-Alexander was forced to miss the rest of the game. He reached his scheduled minutes for his first game back after suffering an abdominal strain.

Still, that didn’t make the process any easier, as Gilgeous-Alexander cheered the Thunder against the Nuggets from the bench during the final period of the game.

“I hate it. I can’t wait for the minutes restriction to go away,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “But if I rehash this injury, it won’t make any difference. So, that’s the way I look at it.”

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will face the Mavericks on Sunday.

Earlier this year, former Chelsea player Marco van Ginkel announced his retirement from football.

This came just after a spell at Boavista, where he played 11 times in the Portuguese top-flight last season. His career also saw him play for clubs like AC Milan, Stoke City, PSV and Vitesse.

Considering that the Dutchman is only 33 years old, retirement has come early. He suffered long injuries several times in his career and these hindered his progress.

Van Ginkel has spoken now gazzetta dello sport About the decision to retire. The former Chelsea player has no regrets about how things turned out.

Van Ginkel talks Milan and Chelsea

Speaking with the newspaper the midfielder was asked specifically about his time with the Blues. He talked about being managed by Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri.

He said: “I only trained in the summer with Antonio. He was a real force. I was the one who ran the most. Sarri was always smoking, but he gave you a lot of tactical advice.”

The Dutchman had more to say about Mourinho, who helped him with advice at Chelsea.

“He called me in 2013 to bring me from Vitesse to Chelsea. He had a lot of respect for me, but it’s a shame I tore my cruciate ligament at the beginning of the season. He gave me a lot of advice, both tactical and psychological. He was a natural tactician.”

The Vitesse young graduate was asked if he had any regrets about how things turned out.

Van Ginkel said: “Not really, I accepted who I was. At 20 I played for Chelsea and the national team and at 33 I retired. Of course, without all those injuries I would have achieved more, but I never felt sorry for myself.”

A career that was not planned

In his entire career, Van Ginkel played only two games for Chelsea. His best performances came at PSV, where he scored 34 times and assisted 14 times over two spells.

This also earned him a call to the Dutch national team.

Things could have been much better for Van Ginkel but he still made a career out of it. He played in four countries and even at Vitesse, he contributed 54 goals in 156 games in all competitions.

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel “Not so good anymore” And it’s time for Denmark to think about change.

That’s according to BT’s ‘football expert’ Jannik LiburdSpeaking on the podcast BT Fodbold about the Celtic number one.

Schmeichel has found himself under fire after a number of high-profile mistakes in recent weeks.

The 39-year-old faced particular criticism after last week’s 4-1 Europa League play-off defeat to Stuttgart.

He was responsible for at least two goals in that game. The first came from a poor clearance after Bilal El Khanous’s difficult effort to save a relatively low strike. Later he also failed to deal with Jamie Levelling’s 20-yard shot.

There are more such examples. The 3–2 win over Kilmarnock was marked by his role in two opposition goals, which was a mistake against Aberdeen in last year’s 2025 Scottish Cup Final.

Due to this, questions are being raised about his role and how long this experienced player can remain at the top level. The Celtic fans in particular seem to have had enough and he was criticized by some sections of the team at Celtic Park after last week’s defeat to Stuttgart.

Celtic issues encourage Danish chatter

The Celtic situation also raises questions over his international future. Denmark are set to play in a World Cup qualifier next month after finishing runners-up to Scotland.

After waiting two years to make his debut following his first call-up in 2011, Schmeichel has been their number one for 13 years.

There have been many significant moments, including setting a new record for most minutes without conceding a goal. With this he went ahead of his father. However, Liburd believes the time has come for change.

“I can already see the title for myself, but yes – I think so,” He said.

“This is a very vulnerable position to change. And Kasper Schmeichel has been a legend and driving force in this national team for many years – and is at a level that can be described as world class.

“But it is time for a change – and it may be for a while. Mads Hermansen has stepped up and become the first-choice goalkeeper at West Ham. And unfortunately, what we see from Kasper Schmeichel is not that good anymore.

“I have a lot of respect for them, but when I look at the goals that Celtic are conceding this season, I’m not comfortable as a national team supporter.”

Max Verstappen has never really been one to throw tantrums, but he’s also never been particularly good at hiding what he really thinks. cage? Sometimes. But when something is really bothering her, it comes out — usually into a press conference microphone, usually without much filter.

But last week on the podcast? he went there.

Appearing on the Up to Speed ​​podcast, Verstappen again hinted that he may not be long for the F1 world.

Verstappen said, “I just want to live my life, you know, you basically only live once, and I don’t think I want to spend 25 years of my life sitting in a car. I want to enjoy what’s out there.”

Is Verstappen frustrated with new F1 regulations?

You don’t hear that from drivers often. Especially not from the 28-year-old, four-time Formula 1 World Champion. Max saying that the new rules for 2026 give him no reason to remain in F1 is a great quote.

2026 cars are built around heavy reliance on hybrid power. F1 is also introducing active aerodynamics, meaning parts of the car’s bodywork will physically move to reduce drag on straight lines and improve efficiency. The goal is a clean, green car. Whether it’s more exciting, this is what Verstappen is debating about.

“I would say the new rules are not helping my F1 career forward, but it doesn’t matter, I’m happy with my trajectory, I can easily leave this behind, I have other projects,” Verstappen added.

The idea of ​​Max Verstappen retiring from F1 is a difficult concept to wrap one’s mind around, especially when one considers the fact that he has been in the sport since the age of 17.

In any case, he is currently contracted with Red Bull until the end of 2028, and plans to start closer to the end of his F1 career when he turns 31.

Verstappen still has his lead but that’s not the point

Not that Max Verstappen is tired of losing – after all, he hasn’t lost much recently.

Instead, he is now saying he wants to spend more time with his partner Kelly and their young daughter Lily. He will also continue to run his GT3 team at the Nürburgring 24 Hours and is considering a trip to Le Mans.

This all seems perfectly reasonable.

He’s still a big fan of racing, but he’s not as fully committed as drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. Like both of them, he doesn’t want to drive an F1 car even at the age of 40.

“Who cares at age 60 or 70 if you win four or 10 titles?” Verstappen said. “I’m getting older and I want to spend more time with my family.”

So there you have it. He had suggested the end of his current deal in 2022. And now, with his glasses still fogged up from this weekend’s ski trip to the mountains, he’s officially proposed.

Despite hints of it in previous years, you get the sense that this time, Verstappen is very serious.

Will he run in 2028? I doubt it. However, many drivers have said exactly the same thing to the media in the past, only to sign a new deal before even completing the sentence. The fact that one of the greatest drivers in F1 history believes things can’t go on “indefinitely” is music to the ears of the rival team currently blocking their shot at a third consecutive championship.

If you’re relatively new to F1, enjoy Max until it’s over. This could be an F1 career that ends sooner than many of us imagine.

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QPR’s Nicolas Madsen has praised Julian Steffen for his improvement in his overall game.

talking to dan bold On the huge impact it had on the manager’s QPR career.

He joined the London club from KVC Westerlo in August 2024, when Martí Cifuentes was in charge at Loftus Road. That time, the midfielder said The QPR move was a step up for him.

Madsen’s preferred position is in the middle of the pitch, while he can also operate as both a defensive and attacking midfielder.

Change of position at QPR

Cifuentes primarily used him as an attacking midfielder, scoring three goals and providing three assists in 34 matches in all competitions in his first season.

QPR parted ways with Sifuentes and appointed Stephen as his successor in June 2025. The Frenchman has used him in his preferred role this season and it has helped improve his form.

The midfielder has scored three goals and provided six assists [three more than last season] Out of 33 matches so far this season. It is indicative of the progress they have made under the current QPR boss.

“With the new coach, I play in a slightly different position than last season. That’s also helped me perform better. I really think since the beginning of the season, things have gotten better and better. And I’ve really grown into the role that I have now.” He said.

“Last season, I played 10, which probably didn’t quite suit me. But now I’ve played a mix between 6 and 8. I’m a little freer at center to play according to my instincts. It’s made me feel a little more comfortable and where I’m able to put myself in situations where I can perform at my best.”

Stephen’s huge influence

The QPR player gives huge credit to Stephen for reviving his QPR career.

“Yes, we’ve got a new coach, who has done a lot for me personally. I’ve generally gained more confidence and have taken advantage of the opportunities at the start of the season, which has meant I’ve been given a much bigger role this season.” Madsen explained.

Phoenix Suns forward Haywood Highsmith recently credited the Miami Heat for helping shape the foundation of his NBA career, citing the organization’s culture and daily standards as crucial in his development.

Highsmith talked about the impact Miami has had on his development as a professional during his media availability on Saturday.

“The Heat were really the first team to give me a chance. I learned a lot there defensively, action-wise, how to behave every day as a professional and that really helped me in the long run. Obviously, I built some good character throughout the league and a lot of people respect me.”

Highsmith spent parts of several seasons with Miami, playing a role as a versatile wing capable of guarding multiple positions and spacing the floor. Last season with the Heat, he averaged 6.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 74 games, including 42 starts. He shot 45.8% from the field and 38.2% from 3-point range while logging 24.6 minutes per contest.

Haywood Highsmith on what he learned playing in Miami

“The Heat were really the first team to give me a chance. I learned a lot there defensively, about work and how to behave every day as a professional. It helped me in the long run… I built good character… pic.twitter.com/VqXoLg4gD0

– Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) 21 February 2026

Summer experience with Suns shapes Haywood Highsmith’s veteran presence

After the Brooklyn Nets waived him, Highsmith signed a two-year veteran minimum contract with Phoenix. The 29-year-old is currently recovering from surgery on his right knee to repair a torn meniscus in August. Shane Young of the Suns’ official site reported that Highsmith would be re-evaluated in two to three weeks.

Highsmith also outlined what he believes he can bring to the Phoenix locker room as he works toward returning to the court.

“I think overall, just bringing that winning aspect, that experience, and just knowing what it’s going to be like every day — like I said, the playoff moments, the huddles, the timeouts, and being there for the young guys here as well as I was in Brooklyn. I was a leader there so I’m trying to bring whatever I can and be a good vet, a solid vet.”

The Suns (32-24) are looking for stability as they navigate the second half of the season. Phoenix will attempt to snap a two-game skid when it hosts the Orlando Magic (29-25) on Saturday at 2:00 pm PT on NBA TV.

Highsmith’s experience in Miami’s playoff environment and his reputation as a steady defender could provide additional depth once he returns to full health.

After a 2024-25 season in which the Cleveland Cavaliers finished atop the Western Conference and still ended the season with a disappointment, the Cavs are looking to rebuild once again. The arrival of James Harden and an influx of stars headlined by Donovan Mitchell means the Cavs are once again seen as genuine title contenders.

And while Mitchell notched his 100th 30-point game for the Cavs against the Charlotte Hornets, his postgame comments will put an even bigger smile on fans’ faces.

Donovan on his 100th, 30-point game as a Cavalier:

“Hopefully I get 100, 200 more, that’s the goal. … I love being here, I love being a part of this group, I love being a part of this organization and this city. There’s a lot of Cavs fans out there coming to see the crowds we have on the road. Before I… pic.twitter.com/9e4tXeWx81

-RealCavsFans.com (@realcavsfans) 21 February 2026

“Hopefully I get 100, 200 more, that’s the goal. … I love being here, I love being a part of this group, I love being a part of this organization and this city. To see the crowd we have on the road, there are so many Cavs fans. Before I got here, I didn’t know how many people were actually from Ohio. To hear that wherever I go is special,” Mitchell told RealCavsFans.com As explained in a post on

The 29-year-old has established himself as one of the best scorers in the NBA, averaging 28.8 points per game (career-high), 5.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals. The win is Cleveland’s seventh consecutive win and 12th in the last 13 games.

The defining story was Mitchell’s acquisition in the fourth quarter. The All-Star guard finished with 32 points, including 13 in the final period.

And while Mitchell sealed the game, Jarrett Allen’s interior dominance was equally important. Allen contributed 25 points and 14 rebounds while Harden chipped in with 18 points and eight assists.

For the Hornets, Kon Knueppel had a 33-point performance with seven three-pointers, bringing his total three-pointers for the season to 193, the second-most by a rookie in the NBA. Despite trailing by 14 points after the first half, Knueppel’s effective shooting allowed the Hornets to get back into the game.

Nevertheless, the Hornets lost due to lack of support, with their second highest scorer Brandon Miller finishing with 18 points. The Cavs’ offensive talent proved too much in the end, helping them earn their seventh consecutive win.

Ahead of Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic’s sixth All-Star Game appearance, he talked about the longevity of his career, one month away from teammate LeBron James’ 41st birthday. As for Doncic, he can’t see himself in James’ shoes during the 26-year-old’s eighth NBA season.

Doncic sees a long career ahead of him, but he’s not sure if he’ll still be able to do it Playing basketball at the age of 41he said, according to ESPN’s SportsCenter.

“Definitely not 41,” Doncic said. “I won’t play until 41, I’ll tell you that.”

“Definitely not 41. I won’t play until 41, I’ll tell you that.”

At what age does Luka Doncic intend to retire😅

(via @sports center)pic.twitter.com/OKkWTcdEpr

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 14 February 2026

In his 23rd season, James is still playing at an elite level, averaging 22.0 points on 50.2% shooting, 7.1 assists, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game. While it’s hard to imagine LeBron retiring at the end of this season, at the very least, one more season will welcome a 24th season in 2026-27, when James turns 42.

Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic still has some way to go before he can even think about making it a career. Perhaps a conversation for their amusement about a decade from now.

LeBron James hints at retirement after Lakers’ win

Lakers veteran LeBron James isn’t waiting for his play to decline to retire. Keeping NBA fans excited, James will do this Retire on your own termshe said, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

“My game is not going anywhere,” James said, via Dave McMenamin. “It’s all these other things, it’s a lot of other factors that go into how long the game has to be played. I don’t think it would ever have any impact on my game if I decided to continue playing, no matter how long it is. I think it should be [my mind]:How long can I stay in love with this process?

“If I can’t continue to be in love with this process, if [my mind] If it goes, my body is going to go. And once my body is gone, it’s a wrap.

James and the Lakers entered the All-Star break 33–21, the fifth-best record in the Western Conference.