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everton AS Roma are interested in a potential deal for striker Artem Dovbyk this summer, as his future at Roma remains in doubt.

Roma Giallorosa report That the ‘track to Everton’ will be alive for the Ukrainian striker this summer.

Everton introduced ‘special solution’

According to their information, Everton could offer the Italian side a ‘special solution’ given the shared ownership under the Friedkin Group.

Everton will consider loaning the striker until the end of next season. This will allow the 28-year-old to get back to his ‘best physical condition’ and basically rebuild himself after a tough campaign.

It would also give Everton the third striker that David Moyes wants this summer, without spending too much of their budget on a signing. And the relationship between the two clubs, which have yet to transfer any players, could facilitate transfers for all.

However there may be competition. Roma Giallorosa also reported that Napoli are among the clubs most interested in Dovbek. They had already asked about him during the January transfer window.

His profile is one that sporting director Giovanni Manna considers ‘very pleasant’. He continues to monitor the situation around him ahead of the next season.

€20m offer from Napoli

The belief is that they could return with an offer of around €20m in the coming weeks. Keeping in mind financial fairness and the need to make capital gains by June 30, Roma will consider^th.

Such a cash offer would be even more favorable than Everton’s loan offer, at least in terms of the books. But it would also mean directly strengthening the squad that Roma are chasing in Serie A. There is only a three-point gap between fifth-placed Napoli and second-placed Juventus.

This is something that Roma will have to consider in the coming weeks. Do they prefer a straight sale to Napoli or, use their relationship with Everton in the hope that Artem Dovbyk will re-establish himself in the Premier League?

British heavyweight boxer Lawrence Okolie faces new uncertainty days before his scheduled fight in Paris after receiving an adverse anti-doping result. The 33-year-old was set to headline a major card promoted by Queensberry Promotions against France’s Tony Yoka on Saturday, April 25.

The bout was planned as a 12-round contest at the Adidas Arena and drew intense interest due to the condition of both fighters. Okolie, a former world champion at cruiserweight and bridgerweight, moved up to heavyweight and remained undefeated in three bouts at the new weight.

The latest developments have cast doubt over the fight, with officials yet to confirm whether the event will go ahead as planned.

The situation came to light after the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association informed the promoters about adverse analytical findings from a test conducted before the fight. Queensberry Promotions confirmed the update in an official statement, saying Okolie had “come back with an adverse finding following an anti-doping test conducted before the show in Paris this Saturday.” The company said it would provide more information about the status of the fight “in due course.”

Okolie responded publicly by linking the result to medical treatment during training. “Before anyone starts imagining the worst, after my bicep injury last year, I suffered an elbow injury on the same arm during this camp. I got it treated, and now here we are. A sense of hope really prevails. I will, of course, cooperate fully with all authorities concerned, and I am confident that any investigation will clear my name.”

Under anti-doping rules, Okolie can request testing of his B-sample. A formal process will be followed to determine the outcome of the case.

Situation of fight not clear due to postponement of Paris event

The timing of the issue has thrown the Paris program into uncertainty. Promoters, broadcasters, and officials have not yet confirmed whether the fight between Lawrence Okolie and Tony Yoka will go ahead, be postponed, or replaced.

Okolie entered the bout coming off three wins since moving up to heavyweight, including a stoppage win over Ebenezer Tetteh in December. The fight against Yoka was expected to be an important step in his run at the new weight.

This match holds equal importance for Yoka. Fighting at home, the Olympic gold medalist had a chance to achieve a big result in front of the French crowd. Due to the current situation, his next step is also uncertain.

If an adverse result is confirmed after further testing, disciplinary action may be taken under anti-doping rules. Until then, the case will remain under review and the outcome of the Paris card is still pending.

Dogley Wilberforce is a boxing writer for SportsNaught, covering fight news, fighter reactions and major bouts in the sport… More about Dogley Wilberforce

First of all, things are looking absolutely bleak for the Chicago Bulls when they play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. Even though Josh Giddy was tallying historic assist totals, the Bulls found themselves trailing by 29 points.

However, Chicago made a remarkable performance in the fourth quarter. At one point they went on a 20-4 run, bringing them within one point. But some critical mistakes by James Harden and Evan Mobley robbed Chicago of its chance for the greatest comeback in history.

The result was that they had to face defeat 105-100.

There’s no doubt that Billy Donovan is thinking about the future of the franchise. That sentiment was expressed in how he viewed the game afterward. Of all the measures, they need to work on their mindset to overcome the difficulty.

“My issue is with him for tonight,” Donovan said. “They really care; they really want to do well individually and collectively, but we get frustrated a lot, and we have to be more tough when things aren’t going our way.

Despite missed opportunities, a select few put in notable performances in Chicago. Josh Giddy surpassed his personal best in assists (17) with 19 assists and scored nine points. Meanwhile, Leonard Miller came off the bench and added 10 points in the fourth quarter, and shot 4 of 9 from the field.

Also, Guerschon Yabusele scored 10 points of his own in the fourth quarter, including hitting two 3-pointers to close the gap in the waning minutes. Additionally, Nick Richard finished with 16 points and eight rebounds.

Trey Jones led the way with 20 points with four rebounds. Rob Dillingham scored 17 points and grabbed four boards. Chicago is now 28-42 and has lost 7 of its last 10 games.

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a blow against the Miami Heat on Thursday at Kasia Center when Ousmane Dieng missed the remainder of the contest due to an illness.

Dieng has been playing well since the Bucks acquired him from the Chicago Bulls before the trade deadline, even earning a starting spot right away.

Milwaukee announced on the air that he would not return to the game. Dieng, who was subbed out in the third quarter, failed to score in 14 minutes.

The Bucks are trying to snap a two-game slump, while the Heat are coming off a memorable win against the Washington Wizards, with Bam Adebayo leading the way with 83 points.

Dieng probably has a chip on his shoulder after the Oklahoma City Thunder traded him to the Charlotte Hornets with a second-round pick in February, despite helping them win last season’s championship. In return the Thunder received Mason Plumlee.

Dieng was traded to the Bulls along with Collin Sexton and three second-round picks in exchange for Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. Two days later, Dieng arrived at the Bucks in a three-team deal that also included the Phoenix Suns.

The feeling of being pinballed wasn’t good for Dieng’s morale, but since landing in Milwaukee, he has seen a bigger role, averaging 8.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 22.9 minutes.

At the age of 22, he has a lot to offer. Being moved to the Bucks, where he could learn from Giannis Antetokounmpo, looks like a blessing in disguise for the 11th overall pick.

At the time of writing, Miami leads Milwaukee in the fourth quarter.

The noise in Brazil over Nottingham Forest’s sudden break with Edu Gaspar continues, and fresh details suggest the situation surrounding the former Arsenal executive has been developing for some time before it became public.

according to espn brazil According to journalist Pedro Ivo Almeida, negotiations were already taking place behind the scenes on Edu’s exit from Marinakis Football Group. The process ultimately spilled over into the news cycle this week, with reports that he was barred from entering the club’s training centre.

Almeida said people close to Adu were surprised by how publicly the story unfolded.

“He was surprised yesterday when he saw reports that he had been banned from the training centre.” The journalist said. “But people close to him say this had been happening for a few days.”

Situation inside the Marinakis Group

Edu was working as a senior football figure within Evangelos Marinakis’ multi-club structure, which includes Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos and Rio Ave. However, the relationships inside that structure appear to be complex.

According to Almeida, the decision to part ways came after internal discussions between Edu and the Greek owner.

“He talked to people from the Marinakis side and thought it was the right time to break that relationship,” the ESPN reporter said.

Part of the tension reportedly arose from the balance of power within the group. Edu is known to prefer strong autonomy when running the football department, while Marinakis is a highly active owner.

“He’s a person with personality,” Almeida explained. “He likes the freedom he has to run the department. Marinakis is someone who is very visible in the process.”

After about a year in the structure, results did not come as expected and pressure on the position increased. Edu then began negotiating the terms of his exit.

That process is not simple. According to the report, the separation involves several entities inside the Marinakis group, including Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos and Rio Ave, meaning the final paperwork could take time.

Furthermore, to make matters worse, ESPN says it is under pressure to resign itself, so Marinakis will not have to get paid what he is owed. And this had happened before also.

Spaniard Antonio Cordon and Portuguese Pedro Alves are also sidelined by Marinakis under contract between 2022 and 2024. In the latter case, the dispute is pending in court.

Alves resigned from Olympiacos and shortly thereafter filed a claim with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to receive the full amount of his expired contract.

The market situation is still unclear

Despite noises about Flamengo’s interest, Edu’s move after Nottingham Forest remains uncertain.

Almeida says there is no guarantee the former Arsenal sporting director is ready to return to Brazil at this stage of his career. Although options are available, the 47-year-old still sees opportunities in Europe.

“People around Edu have no certainty that he wants to return to Brazil right now,” The journalist said.

Family relationships may eventually hold him back. However, Edu also knows that his experience at Arsenal and in the European market keeps his profile attractive to clubs across the continent.

“He understands there is still a market for him in Europe,” Almeida added.

As a result, any decision regarding his future may depend on what opportunities first arise in the coming months.

Flamengo’s interest and relationship with the president

One of the clubs currently assessing the situation is Flamengo, As we covered earlier. However, the Brazilian side’s interest did not start this week.

According to Almeida, Flamengo president Luiz Eduardo Baptista (known as ‘Bap’) met Edu in person during the Intercontinental Cup in Doha late last year.

“Father met Edu personally in Doha late last year,” The journalist explained. “They had dinner there.”

The meeting was not a formal conversation, but it helped establish rapport and open the door for future discussions.

“”It was a conversation about ideas, about football, about what each person thinks,” Almeida said.

Edu’s name had already been circulated internally at Flamengo before the club eventually appointed José Boto as director of football. Now, with the situation at Nottingham Forest becoming public, Baptista has started to explore the possibility again.

Nevertheless, ESPN Brazil insists that no immediate agreement is imminent.

“This does not mean that Flamengo are close to signing Edu,” Almeida said. “His name was suggested and it is one of the names on the table.”

Time can also complicate matters. Edu’s contractual separation from the Marinakis structure may take time. Flamengo will therefore have to decide if they are willing to wait while they evaluate the future of current director Jose Boto.

For Nottingham Forest observers, the story suggests Edu’s exit may not mean a long-term break from football – but his next destination is still undecided.

The Boston Celtics got a big boost on Thursday when it was revealed that Jayson Tatum will not only return from injury this season, but there is also a possibility that he will play in the team’s game against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. However, one of the more surprising aspects of Jayson Tatum’s injury return is the suggestion that it will create a power struggle between him and Celtics co-star Jaylen Brown.

During a recent episode of ClutchScoops, ClutchPoints’ own NBA insider Brett Siegel explained why there will be no such power dynamic between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown upon the former’s return to the Celtics lineup.

“I think there’s a common misconception about, ‘Oh, this is Jaylen Brown’s team now, and Jayson Tatum has to work his way back,'” Siegel explained. “I don’t think it’s a problem because Jayson Tatum is arguably the best plug-and-play star in this league given his skill-set. He’s not a guy that demands the ball a lot of times. Honestly, he was a very good facilitator last year. I think that was one of the most underrated aspects of his game.”

Siegel highlighted how Tatum has already deferred to Brown several times, particularly during the team’s 2024 championship run when Brown took home Finals MVP honors.

Brown is enjoying an MVP-caliber season in Tatum’s absence, and given that he is taking on a larger role, his increased usage was expected. With Tatum returning, some additional pressure has been taken off the Browns.

Both the players have proved that they can live with each other. Doubts over whether the pair could win together should have been put to rest after the 2024 title.

The trade of Jayden Ivey from the Detroit Pistons to the Chicago Bulls was meant to give him a fresh start and new opportunities, but after only five games, he has already been removed from the rotation.

Bulls guard Jaden Ivey’s comments following his first career DNP have raised concerns about his health and future. His absence came during Thursday’s 110–101 loss to the Toronto Raptors, the team’s seventh straight loss.

Opening up about his absence, Ivy got candid about the struggles he is facing physically and mentally.

“I’ve been dealing with pain in my knee. I’m sure people can tell it – I’m not the same player I used to be. This is why. I’m not the G I used to be. The old G is dead. No matter the basketball setting, I’m alive in Christ. … It doesn’t matter how many DNPs, how many points I score, those things are a temporary thing. Jesus is eternal.”

Acting head coach Wes Unseld addressed the reasons behind Jaden Ivey’s surprising DNP after the game.

Unseld described this choice as a “basketball decision”, according to Joel Lorenzi.

“It’s really hard to play six guards,” he said, noting that the team’s recent roster changes have made the rotation more crowded.

When questioned about whether Ivey’s upcoming restricted free agency influenced the decision, Unseld chose not to comment.

“That conversation is probably above my pay grade,” he said.

Ivey missed Thursday night’s game but handled it with grace. He recognized his physical limitations without making any excuses, considered the situation through his faith, and insisted that he would be ready when the opportunity arose.

Now the Bulls have to decide when that opportunity will come. Unseld said it is not his job to make major decisions, leaving it to the front office to make sure Ivey’s role matches his value in rebuilding the team.

Ivey accepted the reality of the NBA and his place on the roster, and explained his perspective on sitting out.

“Going into it, you’ve got to look at who’s on the roster. … Making trades, that’s what happens in the NBA.”

Loaded postgame from Jaden Ivey, who thinks he had the first DNP of his career tonight. He said it doesn’t change his character and he is here to “do my job, glorify God.” Asked if he thinks it’s a possibility, he says, “Going into it, you’ve got to see who’s on the roster. … pic.twitter.com/nz8BfC3PYy

– Joel Lorenzi (@JoelXLorenzi) 20 February 2026

In 37 games with Detroit and Chicago this season, Ivy is averaging 8.5 points in 18.1 minutes per game. In his four contests with the Bulls, he has averaged 11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 28.8 minutes.

The loss dropped Chicago to 24–32, leaving them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Brandon Ingram had 31 points, eight rebounds and six assists as Toronto improved to 33-23.

Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry downplayed the recent fines imposed by the NBA on the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers for tanking during All-Star Media Day. After Warriors veteran Draymond Green called out Adam Silver for the NBA’s new All-Star Game format, Curry responded to the interesting topic of teams improving their chances of getting a good draft pick by keeping their best players on the bench.

Curry questions the seriousness of NBA tanking issue During his media availability on Saturday.

“Is it really that big of a problem? I’m asking. We think there’s obviously a lot of competition,” Curry said. “This is something I’m sure the NBA wants to discuss every year: Why does the play-in tournament exist. Things evolve, problems arise, and everyone wants to shine a light on all the negatives of the league. But let’s focus on the positives of how great the competition at the top is. The season-wise relevance of seeding and the playoff chase is still there.

“I know there’s a conversation going on about how many games we’re playing. That’s probably where I would focus more. Let’s not forget that the league is in a very good place in terms of attention, skill level, global reach, all of these things. Every year you’ll address issues. I don’t have those answers though,” Curry concluded.

Steph Curry was asked what he thinks the NBA should do to reduce tanking:

“Is it really that big of a problem? I’m asking. We think there’s obviously too much competition. I’m sure the NBA wants to look at why the play-in tournament exists every year. Things… pic.twitter.com/tMVMb1VaNK

– Ellie ✶ (@jinttherty) 14 February 2026

For Curry, the 82-game regular season should also be a topic of conversation. Perhaps shortening the game by 82 games or adding a week or two to the season would help given how challenging the NBA regular season can be, as Stephen Curry said.

Adam Silver addresses the tanking of NBA teams

Without any specific thoughts to disclose, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that tanking is an issue in the league, which will be addressed in addition to the league’s recent fine. silver dealt with the topic During his availability at the media day.

“Every possible measure is now being discussed to stop this behavior,” Silver replied.

“Every possible measure is now being discussed to stop this behaviour.”

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the possibility of stripping teams of draft picks instead of issuing fines 🗣️pic.twitter.com/q9f45Xj0rd

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 14 February 2026

The NBA may announce new penalties in the near future for teams that sit their best players.