An MLB prospect expert believes New York Yankees Triple-A star Spencer Jones has a lot of potential. But he also believes that this young player could easily flop in the Bronx.

This week, Jason Dominguez endeared himself to Yankees fans when he went all out to make a catch during a game against the Texas Rangers. In the process of making possibly the best catch of his career, he sprained a low-grade left AC joint in his knee and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.

To fill his spot on the roster, the Yankees are pulling the trigger on something New York fans have wanted to see for a few years: top star Aaron Judge in the same outfield with stud prospect Spencer Jones. The pair of 6-foot-7 sluggers will now bookend the Yanks’ outfield for the foreseeable future.

Yankees fans have heard about Jones and his big power over the years. He has been a top prospect in their system and has been close to untouchable as a minor leaguer for the franchise. So, expectations are high as he joins a 26-12 team.

Could Spencer Jones be the next Race Hinds?

Baseball America editor-in-chief JJ Cooper spoke after news of his promotion on Friday foul territory show Regarding Jones, prospect experts admitted that Jones “scares” them because, in their time in this role, they have never seen a player with such a wide range of possible career outcomes.

He made it clear that he would never come close to being as good as Judge, but he believed he could become a player who hits 25 to 30 homers in the big leagues. But he also said his performance could be similar to that of Cincinnati Reds prospect Race Hinds. A player who was a beast in the minors but has a .172 average in 51 games played over the last three seasons.

The big reason he’s so unsure about Jones is not just his high strikeout rate that could lead to 0-4 with 4 Ks days, but it’s his miss rate in the zone. Jones is one of the top picks in the minor leagues. Cooper concluded by saying that Spencer Jones’ promotion to the Yankees’ big league roster this week carries “massive potential but also massive risk.”

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While there has been much discussion about the Dallas Cowboys trading up in Round 1 of the NFL Draft, owner and general manager Jerry Jones has poured cold water on the idea.

In the first round of the 2026 draft tonight, there has been an unusual amount of trade discussion. This year’s class is weak at quarterback, so teams ranked in the top 10 seem to be more open to the idea of ​​moving down to get more draft assets this year or next.

This bodes well for a team like the Cowboys as they have two selections in the top 20 of this year’s event. Furthermore, Jones has always shown a willingness to take bold steps during his reign. So trading up for players like Texas Tech’s David Bailey, or Ohio State’s Arvel Reese and Sonny Styles in the top three or five seems plausible as they could help fill the void left by last year’s Micah Parsons trade.

Jerry Jones won’t call for trade in NFL Draft

However, it doesn’t seem like Jones has any intention of being as aggressive in completing a trade as speculation has suggested. In a recent interview (h/t Pro Football Talk), Jones revealed that although he has been getting calls about a trade, he is in no rush to pick up the phone and make a deal to go after Bailey, Reese or Styles.

But why would he choose not to be aggressive enough to make a move? Well, it seems Jones now believes the Cowboys would be better off being patient. “[Trade offers are] It’s generally better to come in than out, obviously. The results are better for us,” Jones said.

This is a pretty surprising opinion from a man who has never been afraid to take risks when it comes to adding potential stars or impactful players. Although Cowboys fans are hoping the team will move to get an elite pass rusher, it seems like Jones is okay with keeping his picks at Nos. 12 and 20, respectively, if he doesn’t like the trade up offers he receives.

It also can’t be ruled out that Jones is hesitant in the hopes that the current offers get better in Round 1 tonight.

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Nearly six months after pleading not guilty, former NBA player and coach Damon Jones is poised to become the first defendant to plead guilty in a sweeping federal gambling investigation that has shaken fan confidence in the league.

A change of plea hearing for Jones in the sports betting case is scheduled for April 28 in Brooklyn federal court, according to a court filing Thursday. Prosecutors have until the end of next week to file statements on the exact charges he will plead guilty to.

In short, things are about to heat up. His attorney confirmed the change but emphasized that Jones is not cooperating with authorities. Which is a strange admission.

Jones initially pleaded not guilty in November 2025 to wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering charges in connection with an alleged scheme to provide sports bettors with non-public injury and availability information on NBA stars – specifically LeBron James and Anthony Davis – while he had privileged access to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2022–23 season.

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling scandal that led to the arrest of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball personalities. https://t.co/Z2zY5QCuZm

– ESPN (@espn) 16 April 2026

Interestingly, Jones’ change in plea comes just months after the league launched an independent investigation in which officials requested cell phones and documents from multiple teams. Among those receiving the request were Lakers employees Mike Mancias (LeBron James’ longtime assistant coach) and Randy Mims (executive administrator and another James associate), who voluntarily surrendered their phones and records.

It is important to note that James is not believed to be involved in any way. Mancias and Mims were reportedly under investigation for their relationship with Jones.

Jones allegedly sent a text message to a co-conspirator before the Lakers-Bucks game in Milwaukee on February 9, 2023. At the time, James was not yet listed on the official injury report.

“Bet big on Milwaukee tonight before info comes out,” he reportedly wrote.

James ultimately exited the contest with a lower body injury and the Lakers lost 115–106.

Jones is also alleged to have been paid $2,500 for a tip on Davis in January 2024, which suggests the Lakers star will have limited playing time against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to injury. The lead was denied, Davis played normal minutes and was effective enough to lead Los Angeles to a 112–105 win. The sports bettor who paid Jones for the tip and then placed a $100,000 bet on the Lakers was not happy.

From LeBron’s trusted shooting partner to federal guilty plea: The shocking fall of Damon Jones

According to ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst, Jones and James’ history stretches back to the mid-2000s. They were teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2005 to 2008. After Jones’ playing career ended, the two maintained an on-and-off friendship. Jones later worked informally as a shooting consultant for James, including during the Cavs’ 2016 championship run under Tyronn Lue.

That bond gave Jones unusual access after years with the Lakers. The fact that he would betray a team that trusted him and befriended LeBron to sell insider betting tips is astonishing.

James and Jones had already fallen out of touch by the time charges were filed following an alleged altercation.

Jones faces a separate but related indictment involving alleged participation in a Mafia-linked, rigged poker game that defrauded high-rollers out of millions. Yes, that is correct. The mafia reportedly had a hold on NBA players. He also pleaded not guilty to those charges in November.

The sweeping investigation, which led to more than 30 arrests, has also ensnared people like Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.

Jones’ expected guilty plea marks a significant development in the case. He would be the first person to plead guilty in this high-profile gambling scandal, potentially opening the door to sentencing negotiations for other players mentioned.

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洛杉磯快艇隊整個賽季都在與傷病作鬥爭。隨著賽季即將結束，他們不幸再次遭遇傷病恐慌。前鋒小德里克瓊斯是他們今年最好的防守者之一。不幸的是，瓊斯在對陣金州勇士隊的入圍賽中扭傷腳踝後一瘸一拐。

儘管受傷，瓊斯仍能留在比賽中，但根據托默·阿扎利的說法，他在半場結束前兩分鐘退出了比賽，大概是為了檢查腳踝。不過，下半場他又回到了場上，甚至在試圖越過德雷蒙德·格林的掩護時遭到了德雷蒙德·格林的殘酷打擊。

史蒂芬·庫裡越過布魯克·洛佩茲後撤步跳投命中，而已經在比賽中受傷的小德里克·瓊斯則受到德雷蒙德·格林的硬掩護（附重播） pic.twitter.com/JzKKSClFSD

—巴克巴克先生（@MrBuckBuckNBA） 2026 年 4 月 16 日

瓊斯作為聯盟中最好的外線防守者之一在 NBA 中佔據了一席之地。這位快艇前鋒曾經僅以其出色的彈跳能力而聞名，現在他利用自己的身高和爆發力來困擾外線的球員。本賽季他參加的大部分比賽都是首發，本賽季 50 場比賽中只有 5 場是替補出場。他場均貢獻 10.1 分，投籃命中率為 49.9%，此外還有 3.5 個籃板、1 次蓋帽和 0.9 次抄截。

截至本文撰寫時，快艇隊在第四節仍以微弱優勢領先勇士隊。洛杉磯隊本場比賽一直在穩步抵禦金州勇士隊的進攻，拼命地試圖保住他們的賽季。在這裡獲勝將使快艇隊與菲尼克斯太陽隊進行一場要么贏要么回家的比賽，爭奪西部季後賽的最後種子。

George Pickens has been in NFL trade rumors since the Dallas Cowboys issued him the non-exclusive franchise tag in March. The Cowboys want to pair Pickens with CeeDee Lamb; However, the price would be too high for a player of his caliber. The 25-year-old wide receiver is a popular name in NFL trade rumors, and Dallas co-owner Stephen Jones has broken his silence.

The Cowboys “haven’t had any calls from anyone interested in George Pickens” regarding a potential trade, as Jones said on 105.3 The Fan, via ESPN’s Todd Archer. Jones joined 105.3 The Fan and also talked about Dallas’ process for the 2026 NFL Draft before addressing Pickens’ situation.

Despite NFL trade rumors, the Cowboys’ wide receiver has not been a popular call around the league. Many NFL teams like the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens are in need of an elite wide receiver. It is interesting to note that no one called Pickens before the NFL Draft.

The Cowboys could get one to two first-round picks for Pickens, but the clear priority is to find the right number on a contract extension. This may be part of why Dallas hasn’t received a call about the 25-year-old star. Pickens needs a big contract that could be closer to $35 to $40 million annually on a multi-year contract.

If an NFL team signed Pickens to an offer sheet, it would have to send two first-round draft picks to Dallas as compensation. Pickens would need to sign his $27.3 million non-exclusive franchise tag to replace the prospect package. However, the Cowboys still have long-term plans for the wide receiver.

So far, the Cowboys have not received a call on Pickens, but that could change this summer.

READ MORE: NFL Insider predicts George Pickens’ immediate future with the Dallas Cowboys

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Jon Jones recently revealed that he was looking for money for his unsuccessful booking against Alex Pereira at the UFC White House card.

Last month, the UFC finally revealed the long-awaited lineup for its historic June event that will take place on the White House lawn. However, mixed martial arts fans were disappointed that one of the sports industry’s greatest fighters, Jon Jones, was taken off the card.

Prior to the announcement, rumors swirled that the company was in talks with “Bones” about a fight with former two-division champion Pereira. Jones also confirmed this. Nevertheless, both sides were unable to reach an agreement.

In the weeks since, UFC CEO Dana White has tried to downplay the actual negotiations. Jones has become frustrated with his boss’s refusal and even requests to be released from his contract. Reports revealed that the former two-division champion’s asking price was a deal breaker. On Saturday, Jones added more details about the failed talks.

Jon Jones wanted just over $15 million for UFC White House return

“I was ready, willing and physically able to take the step. I was willing to take much less than [Tom] Aspinall asks, but they won’t take a dollar over $15 million,” Jones wrote in an X post. “I felt like our fight was worth more.”

Over $15 million is certainly a big number for the typical earnings of UFC stars. However, if a fighter and card were worth the price, Jones and the UFC White House event would seem to be worth the splurge on him. Furthermore, it looks bad for White when he is reportedly paying boxer Conor Benn such a sum for just one fight in Zuffa Boxing.

The UFC is reportedly spending around $60 million on the event, called UFC Freedom Fight 260, to be held in June.

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Tyson Fury is set to return to boxing on April 11, 2026, when he faces Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The fight will stream on Netflix and will be his first meeting after consecutive losses to Oleksandr Usyk, including a rematch in December 2024.

Fury, now 37, announced his retirement shortly after that defeat but decided to return 15 months later. The former heavyweight champion is also thinking beyond boxing. He has talked about a possible fight with former UFC champion Jon Jones and shared thoughts on his long-term future in the sport.

His latest comments, made in an interview with SportsBible, cover his opponent’s choices, motivation and what could happen next.

Tyson Fury talks about Makhmudov fight and the possibility of Anthony Joshua

Fury said the choice of opponent was deliberate. He chose Makhmudov, a heavy puncher with a strong knockout record, to properly prepare himself for a comeback fight.

“It requires someone of that caliber.”

Makhmudov has won 19 of his 23 professional bouts by knockout. His only losses came against Guido Vianello and Agit Kabayel, but he has since picked up wins against Ricardo Brown and David Allen.

If Fury wins, the focus is expected to shift to the long-discussed fight with Anthony Joshua. The British heavyweight is also set to make a comeback this summer, according to Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith.

“If a fight can be fought, let’s start it like Donkey Kong.”

Fury confirmed that he has not spoken with Joshua about a possible bout.

“I have no contact with him.”

Fury outlines post-boxing life and ongoing inspiration

Fury said he still wonders what life will be like when he retires, but made it clear that boxing remains central to him.

“My true love has always been boxing, and it has always been my passion.”

“So until this happens no more… I can go into TV full-time to do Netflix and s***.”

When asked about his motivation, Fury said that he does not need to fight, but continues because he enjoys it.

“I’m in a position where I don’t need to box. I don’t need to do anything. I can drink beer all day if I want. But I’m not interested. I love boxing. I’ve always loved boxing.”

He said he hoped to remain in the sport for the next several years.

“I’ll probably keep doing it well into my late 40s. It’s something I love. I’ve tried to walk away from it many times, and I’ve failed. It’s an addiction. Boxing is an addiction.”

Fury discusses MMA interest and Jon Jones potential

Fury also spoke about his past interest in going into mixed martial arts. Efforts to make that switch have so far not worked, he said.

“I’ve tried to do it about ten times.”

“But for some reason or the other, that has not happened. [It would take] The right amount of money. But it always requires cold, hard cash, baby.”

He then talked about facing Jon Jones, naming the former UFC champion as a possible opponent.

“You never know,” Fury said. “Anyone can beat anyone that day. Nothing is impossible, right?”

A new mock draft from one of the top experts for the event believes the Kansas City Chiefs will use the first of their two picks in Round 1 of next month’s event on a controversial prospect in this year’s class.

As we pass the midpoint of March, we get even closer to the biggest event of April, the 2026 NFL Draft. After a rare losing season in 2025, the Chiefs’ selection next month becomes even more important. And after making a big trade this offseason that sent Trent McDuffie back to the Los Angeles Rams, including another first-round pick this year, Kansas City has a chance to get two top-30 prospects.

But who will the Chiefs select with their valuable pick at No. 9? There has been a lot of speculation about who they would take, and they would be wise to go after the best cornerback available to replace the All-Pro they just traded. He has also been linked to Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiah Love. The player teams around the NFL are praying they don’t fall for.

Could the Chiefs select Reuben Benn Jr. at No. 9?

Well, according to ESPN NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper, he expects general manager Brett Veach to go in a different direction. In his latest mock draft, Draft Guru projects the Chiefs to select Miami star Reuben Benn Jr.

The Hurricanes defensive end became a controversial figure during the NFL Combine last month when it was revealed that his average arm length was 30 7/8 inches. There hasn’t been a player with fewer weapons in Round 1 of the draft since the Philadelphia Eagles used the 15th overall pick on fellow Miami alumnus Jerome McDougald in 2003. The length of his arm was 31 3/8 inches.

McDougald was a notable draft bust of that year’s class and played only four seasons in the NFL. Nevertheless, Kipper believes that Chiefs cannot afford to miss the chance to select Bane if he is still on board and they are at No.9.

He wrote, “It will be very difficult to overtake Ben at this position. Despite 30⅞-inch arms, which caused quite a stir at the combine, Ben dominates the sideline.” “He easily finds ways to get to the QB, whether it’s his speed, power or intelligence. Last season he had 71 pressures with 9.5 sacks and 18.5 tackles for loss.”

Star pass rusher Chris Jones has shown clear signs of age-related decline over the past few seasons. While he and Benn play different positions, the Chiefs need to start planning for life after Jones and develop a new top pass rusher. Ben can be that player.

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The NFL’s free agency frenzy is barely a week old and Yahoo Sports insider Caroline Fenton already has a team she believes is going to look really, really bad in about 24 months.

Fenton joined the Sportsknot Interview Podcast this week and he wasted no time getting involved. The Raiders, the Colts, DJ Moore in Buffalo – he had it all under his belt. Some of them may surprise you.

The Raiders Aggression, Max Crosby Trade Fiasco

Start with the Max Crosby mess. Everyone saw the Ravens back out of that trade when the market for Trey Hendrickson softened. Fenton noticed something most people didn’t notice: the specific words used by Las Vegas when it announced it was parting ways.

“They didn’t say Max Crosby failed a physical,” he said. “They said the Ravens backed out of the trade. I thought that was telling.”

His theory? Baltimore went into free agency assuming it would cost them Myles Garrett money for Hendrickson – in the neighborhood of $40 million per year. too rich. So he turned to the Crosby trade. Then Hendrickson just…sat there. And the price fell. Suddenly Eric DeCosta is doing the math in his head and realizing he can get a comparable pass rusher and retain both first-round picks.

“This is shady business,” Fenton said. “But let’s not act like this is the first questionable business that’s been done in the National Football League.”

She thinks both teams had a good finish. Specifically for the Raiders, Crosby staying puts a proven veteran next to a quarterback who has never taken an NFL snap. That matters. So is the signing of Tyler Linderbaum, which he said is exactly what a rebuilding team with a young QB should do.

“Bad franchises fail young quarterbacks far more than bad organizations do,” Fenton said.

What are the Indianapolis Colts doing?

This brings us to Indianapolis, which apparently didn’t get that memo.

The Colts re-signed Alec Pierce to the largest free-agent receiver contract in NFL history. They guaranteed Daniel Jones $50 million. Fenton is not affected by any moves as part of the NFL free agency frenzy.

He said, “Just because you pay a guy like he’s elite, doesn’t make him elite.” Specifically on Jones, he reiterated that an Achilles injury after a good half-season does not rewrite four years of bad football in New York. “This is not a $50 million changed perspective.”

Chris Ballard’s seat should be warm, he said. Under his watch, the AFC South has been won multiple times by the Texans, Titans and Jaguars. Still waiting for Indy.

In other NFL free agency moves, Fenton liked the signing of DJ Moore and said it would have a big impact on Buffalo and Trent McDuffie in LA, which angered him. She went to Moore without hesitation, and the reason was less about Moore himself and more about the Bills’ offensive coordinator, Joe Brady.

“I like what Joe Brady does with receivers,” Fenton said. He covered his 2019 LSU offense and even talked to Justin Jefferson about it at the Super Bowl, Fenton said. The short version: Brady unlocks the passing game in ways that don’t show up on the depth chart.

Moore is not elite. Fenton said this clearly. But he’s an upgrade, he fits the scheme, and he’s paired with Josh Allen, who he calls “Superman,” the extent of that offense becomes even greater.

The second-round pick had to give up a lot. He accepted this. Then, they moved forward immediately. You are in a window. spend.

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A new report offers a major update on why Jon Jones didn’t make the officially announced UFC White House card.

Last year, President Donald Trump broke the news that the UFC would make sports history by holding an event on the White House lawn for his birthday. Since that moment, there has been a massive amount of speculation about which fight would take place in what would become the most important event in MMA history.

Two legends who wanted to join the program shortly after it was announced were former two-division champions Conor McGregor and Jon Jones. However, over the past few weeks, it was looking very unlikely for anyone to compete on the White House lawn.

In the case of McGregor, as the most famous fighter in sports history, it became impossible to reach his standard salary in the new Paramount+ era without pay-per-view and competing in Washington, D.C. due to the points it accrues. This is why he is more likely to return in the July PPV event.

Jon Jones Record: 28-1 (11 knockouts, 7 submissions)

When it comes to “Bones”, UFC CEO Dana White didn’t hide the fact that he didn’t trust Jones to make fight night. Nevertheless, a report last week claimed that the company was in discussions with its representatives about a fight against fellow former two-division champion Alex Pereira at the June 14 event.

However, during the UFC 326 broadcast on Saturday night, the full lineup for the UFC White House card was announced, and Jones was not in it. Well, a new report reveals that, apparently, that was Jones’ high asking price.

According to veteran MMA insider Ariel Helwani, while the UFC tried to get the Pereira vs. Jones fight scheduled for June, they could not agree on the money the 38-year-old was asking for. Helwani claims the former light heavyweight and heavyweight champion’s asking price was equal to what boxer Connor Benn received in his one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing. Rumors claim it is $15 million.

The MMA insider believes that the failed discussions mean that Jones is finished as a UFC fighter as the promotion will not be able to meet his asking price.

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周五，弗朗西斯·纳甘努与职业战士联盟的签约正式宣告失败。三年前，这位前 UFC 重量级拳王与 MMA 世界领袖发生争执，并选择将自己的才华带到 PFL 来改变这项运动。然而，在联赛中只打了一场比赛后，双方决定在本周结束他们的关系。

这一消息立即引发了有关他可能重返UFC的猜测。然而，考虑到他与公司首席执行官达纳·怀特(Dana White)的糟糕关系，这将是非常困难的。然而，由于首席财务官亨特·坎贝尔在促销活动中发挥着更大的作用，如果价格合适，他可能会决定采取对业务最有利的做法，并尝试将“铁血战士”带回市场。

如果 Ngannou 和 UFC 能够解决他们的问题并重返八角笼，我们希望在 2026 年和 2027 年看到以下五场比赛。

弗朗西斯·纳甘努 VS 乔恩·琼斯

虽然有传言称 MMA 偶像乔恩·琼斯 (Jon Jones) 和亚历克斯·佩雷拉 (Alex Pereira) 在 6 月的 UFC 白宫卡上发生冲突，但格斗迷们多年来一直希望与弗朗西斯·纳干努 (Francis Ngannou) 进行一场较量。当喀麦隆人还是重量级拳王时，比赛的谈判确实发生过。但他们永远无法完成这笔交易。

由于纳干诺现在的影响力较小，在这场重磅对决的合同上签字可能会容易得多。

弗朗西斯·纳干努 VS 汤姆·阿斯皮纳尔

如果琼斯不再对与纳干诺的比赛感兴趣，另一个简单的转向将是与现任冠军汤姆·阿斯皮诺尔的比赛。显然，这位英国人在上个月接受手术后必须让眼睛恢复正常。然而，如果他能完全恢复健康，过去五年中两位最具统治力的重量级人物的黄牌将会引起很多人的兴趣。

弗朗西斯·纳甘努 VS 亚历克斯·佩雷拉

如果佩雷拉对阵琼斯，并且巴西人获胜，他的下一个目标将是留在重量级，并希望成为第一位赢得三个级别冠军的 UFC 拳手来创造历史。如果阿斯皮诺尔还没有做好战斗的准备，那么佩雷拉和纳干诺进入临时冠军争夺也就不足为奇了。

看到佩雷拉和身材魁梧的纳干诺关在同一个笼子里，这将是一个值得一看的景象，也是拳击迷们必看的一幕。

弗朗西斯·纳甘努 VS 谢尔盖·帕夫洛维奇

如果 UFC 不想首先将弗朗西斯·纳甘诺推入冠军争夺战，那么与该部门的竞争者之一对决将是他们的计划。这就是为什么俄罗斯的谢尔盖·帕夫洛维奇可能是一个选择。他几乎和这位前重量级冠军一样高大、有力。所以一场对决对于纳干诺的回归来说是一个很大的考验。此外，对于任何即将举行的 UFC 赛事来说，这场比赛将是一场大型联合主赛。

弗朗西斯·纳干努 VS 泰森·富里

如果UFC重新签下纳甘诺，他们可以采取的一个突破性的方向是在八角笼与泰森·富里的一场冲突。三年前，两人在一场拳击比赛中交手，喀麦隆人几乎打出了历史上最大的冷门之一。关于复赛的传闻由来已久。在综合格斗（MMA）——一项英国人经常参加的运动——中做到这一点是有意义的。

由于怀特还经营着祖法拳击公司，拳击场上可能会发生一场三部曲，或者这可能是这位拳击传奇人物和母公司 TKO 集团控股公司之间两场比赛、两项运动交易的一部分。

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Francis Ngannou’s signing with the Professional Fighters League became an official failure on Friday. Three years ago, the former UFC heavyweight king had a falling out with the MMA world leader and decided to shake up the sport by taking his talents to the PFL. However, after only one tie in the league, both sides decided to end their relationship this week.

The news immediately sparked speculation about a possible return to the UFC. However, this will be very difficult given his poor relationship with the company’s CEO Dana White. However, with CFO Hunter Campbell having a huge role in the promotion, he may decide to do what’s best for the business and try to bring “The Predator” back if the price is right.

If Ngannou and the UFC can work out their issues and plan a return to the Octagon, here are five bouts we’d love to see in 2026 and 2027.

Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones

While there are rumors of a clash between MMA icons Jon Jones and Alex Pereira at the UFC White House card in June, fight fans have wanted a bout with Francis Ngannou for years. There were definitely talks of a fight when the King of Cameroon was still the heavy king. But they could never get the deal across the finish line.

With Ngannou now having less leverage, it may be far easier to get a contract signed for a blockbuster matchup.

Francis Ngannou vs. Tom Aspinall

If Jones is no longer interested in a fight with Ngannou, another easy pivot would be to a matchup with current champion Tom Aspinall. Apparently, the Englishman needs to get his eyes back to normal after the surgery he had last month. However, if he can return to full health, there will be plenty of interest in booking two of the most influential legends of the last five years.

Francis Ngannou vs. Alex Pereira

If Pereira vs. Jones takes place, and the Brazilian wins, his next goal will be to remain at heavyweight and make history by becoming the first UFC fighter to win titles in three divisions. If Aspinall is still not ready to fight, it would not be a surprise if Pereira and Ngannou are placed in an interim title fight.

Seeing Pereira in the same cage as the heavyweight Ngannou will be a sight to behold and a must-see for fight fans.

Francis Ngannou vs. Sergei Pavlovich

If the UFC doesn’t want to push Francis Ngannou into his first title fight, his plan would be to face one of the division’s contenders. That’s why Russia’s Sergei Pavlovich would be a possible option. He is almost as big and powerful as the former heavyweight champion. So the matchup will be a great test for Ngannou’s comeback. Additionally, this fight would be a huge co-main event for any upcoming numbered UFC event.

francis ngannou vs tyson fury

If the UFC re-signs Ngannou, one direction outside the box he could go would be a clash in the Octagon with Tyson Fury. There was a fight between these two in a boxing match three years ago and the Cameroonian player caused the biggest upset in history. There has been an uproar regarding the rematch for a long time. Doing it in MMA – a sport in which the Englishman has often competed – would make sense.

With White running Zuffa Boxing, a trilogy fight could take place in the ring, or it could be part of a two-fight, two-sport deal between the boxing giant and parent company TKO Group Holdings.

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The finally fully healthy New Orleans Pelicans are keeping things interesting to end an otherwise disappointing season. Stephen A. Aside from the scuffles with Smith and the officials, Zion Williamson’s diligent efforts have been worth defending recently. With Dejounte Murray back in the rotation, James Borrego’s last big push for a full-time job will keep Crescent City fans curious for a few more weeks. Reshaping the roster without moving on from Herb Jones could easily lead to trouble through the NBA Draft.

While the Pelicans have settled at point guard with Jeremiah Fears and Dejounte Murray, and hope to find experienced center depth to mentor Derrick Queen, Yves Messi and Carlo Matkovic, the wing remains a looming question mark. Trey Murphy III and Williamson remain franchise centerpieces, but the Alabama alumnus is no longer a young prospect, and the 27-year-old’s contract is also beginning to expire.

Having picks in the 30s, courtesy of the underperforming Milwaukee Bucks (26-35), is a ray of hope for a season that started with such promise. This is a very deep draft that will yield a gem or three. Finding another second-round wing to follow in Knott’s Herb’s footsteps should be a priority.

All-in on Amari Allen

Amari Allen might be the most obvious name to track for anyone familiar with Bay South hoops history. The Herb Jones similarities are almost too precise to ignore. Beyond the shared Alabama roots and jersey number #5, Allen’s game is built on the same foundation of toughness and defense. Nate Oakes continues to praise the rookie in a way that the Pelicans will definitely take notice.

“He’s playing really well, where people are recognizing he’s a 6-foot-7, 6-foot-8 guard who defends, rebounds, makes good decisions, doesn’t turn the ball over, plays on both sides of the ball,” Oats said. “There’s a lot to be said for that, and the NBA is looking for big guards who are multi-dimensional, who are tough.”

However, Allen’s developmental timeline is a little different. Jones entered the league as an older prospect with extensive college experience after four seasons at Alabama. Allen is a new player who is still learning the game but is making great progress. His length, athleticism and defensive instincts give him the type of switchable tool that NBA teams want on the wing.

Certainly still developing offensively, but the strong 20-year-old leads the Crimson Tide in rebounding (7.8 per game) and is third in scoring (11.7). The ability to guard multiple positions and impact the game in transition makes Allen an interesting long-term project if he ultimately declares.

Pelicans appreciate Neoklis Avdalas

Neoklis Avdalas is a rare 6-foot-9 ballhandler who offers unusual defensive versatility. The 20-year-old international can immediately initiate offense, help from the perimeter and defend in the frontcourt. Avdalas can hit open catch-and-shoot shots and is quick to run the floor in transition. His frame and instincts allow him to function as a weak-side small-ball center in some lineups. It doesn’t get more Herb Jones-esque than this.

That combination of length, defensive mobility and connective playmaking makes him one of the more interesting “toolbox” wings in the class. He may move more like Luka than Lowry, but has an All-Star ceiling enough for scouts to look hard. Think of a tall Tyler Herro type, but it’s hard to really score on him. For a Pelicans team that has relied heavily on Jones to erase matchups at various positions, Avadalas could translate well into a similar role.

juke harris listens to nba draft music

Harris has been one of the most surprising names in the 2026 class. Coming off a modest freshman season in which he averaged 6.1 points in 19 minutes per game, Harris has emerged as the true leader of Wake Forest’s offense, averaging 19.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game on 45.4 percent shooting from the field. He scored a career-high 38 points against Boston College in late February.

The Pelicans have taken notice. Standing at 6 foot 7 inches tall with good length, Harris uses angles and body control to finish through contact, moves well off the ball, and has expanded his ball-handling to create separation and in transition. The high basketball IQ is reflected in his spacing and defensive anticipation, where he disrupts passing lanes and defends multiple positions. James Borrego could use a rotation of all of these over the last few months.

The fog of speculation surrounding UFC’s historic event on June 14 at the White House may have cleared after a big update from former champion Charles Oliveira. While rumors recently swirled about an interim heavyweight title match between Alex Pereira and Cyril Gane, Oliveira has dismissed those reports.

Speaking via RMC Sport Combat, the Brazilian legend claimed Pereira is not looking to make gains but is instead lining up a “very big fight” on the South Lawn. This revelation has immediately rekindled the MMA world’s collective hope for a superfight between Pereira and Jon Jones.

The momentum for this potential clash reached a fever pitch last week when Dana White officially announced that Alex Pereira has vacated his Light Heavyweight Championship. The move – a “gentleman’s release” to allow Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg to fight for the vacant belt at UFC 327 – signals that Pereira’s focus has shifted solely to the heavyweight division.

As a former middleweight and light heavyweight champion, Pereira is now on the verge of making history as the first fighter to win UFC titles in three different weight classes. While an interim belt against Gane would technically satisfy that requirement, it lacks a bout with Jones, the man many consider the greatest of all-time.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania: Tyus Jones, the Denver Nuggets have been trying to add some guard depth to their team since the trade deadline, and they were finally able to pick up someone who can help them for the remainder of the season.

“Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets, his agent Kevin Bradbury of Lift Sports Management told ESPN. An experienced point guard and ball handler to fill a Nuggets backcourt need,” Charania, formerly of the X, wrote on Twitter.

The Mavericks waived Jones last week after signing Ryan Nembhard to a two-year contract.

To begin the season, Jones was with the Orlando Magic after signing with the team during the offseason, and was considered a key player coming off the bench. This did not go well for the Magic and he was eventually traded to the Charlotte Hornets. Jones was then moved to the Mavericks.

Jones will now be part of a team competing in the Western Conference and finishing in the top five in the standings. They have lost their last two games to teams ranked above them, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, and that could be a cause for concern considering there are only so many games left in the season.

The Nuggets have had to deal with injuries to their key players throughout the season, with Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson currently sidelined. When they are fully healthy, there is no doubt that they are one of the better teams in the league, and they are still capable of sticking with what they have.

Ever since the Houston Rockets lost Fred VanVleet to a potential season-ending injury before the year started, it has been reported that they have explored the market for a veteran point guard. One such player became available this weekend when the Dallas Mavericks opted to release Tyus Jones at his request.

However, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Rockets could look for point guard help in the final stretch of the regular season, but they reportedly have no plans to make any roster moves at this time.

Right now, the Rockets have an open roster spot that could potentially go to Tyus Jones at some point following his release. Jones has until the final day of the regular season, April 12, to sign with a team to be eligible to play in the playoffs.

Before his release, Jones had appeared in eight games for the Mavericks, including two starts, averaging a little over 16 minutes per game. He averaged 3.9 points, 1.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists, while shooting only 38.2 percent from the field and 21.1 percent from the 3-point line. Jones was acquired by the Mavericks at the trade deadline in a deal with the Charlotte Hornets involving Malachi Brahman.

Since the start of the season, the Rockets have gone with a larger lineup, using Amen Thompson at point guard in VanVleet’s absence. His primary backup has been Reed Shepard, while veteran Aaron Holiday may also play minutes. Should the Rockets sign Jones, it’s unclear exactly where he would fit on the depth chart.

For fans who are hoping that Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones will be the main event of the UFC White House card in June, a new rumor brings great news.

In a few months, the UFC will be able to accomplish something that even the NFL, NBA, and MLB have never done, by holding an event on the White House lawn. While company owner Dana White has claimed that the event will be a financial loss, the history it creates will live on for generations.

Ever since news broke about this unique event, there has been a lot of speculation about the fights on the card. Company veterans such as Jon Jones and Conor McGregor have made it known that they want to be included on the card, and existing pound-for-pound talents such as Ilya Topuria, Islam Makhachev and Alex Pereira have been linked to the show.

Still, the promotion hasn’t said much about who will be in it. Most fans are expecting a super-fight between former heavyweight champion Jones and two-division champion Pereira. However, White has shown opposition to placing “Bones” on the card. However, he may have changed his mind.

Perera vs Jones card ‘not dead’ in White House

According to veteran MMA reporter Ariel Helwani, there have been recent talks about headlining Pereira vs. Jones at a mega-event in June, and the idea is “not dead.” However, while he claims it is still possible, he admits he is “not hearing a lot of positive momentum” towards it being finalized.

Speculation about Pereira moving up to heavyweight and headlining the White House card intensified when the light heavyweight champion vacated the title this week. The move – which was made by Makhachev and Topuria last year – often prompts a change in weight.

If Pereira vs. Jones doesn’t happen, Helwani claims the UFC plans to have the Brazilian face Cyril Gane in a matchup for the interim heavyweight crown. The current champion, Tom Aspinall, is trying to recover from serious eye injuries he suffered in last year’s title defense against Gane.

Helwani says the former 205-pound champion wants to fight Jones, but if the booking doesn’t work out, the plan is to make a run at becoming the first three-division champion in UFC history. Either way, “A big fight is coming for Alex Pereira,” he said.

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The Dallas Mavericks and veteran point guard Tyus Jones have decided to part ways by mutual consent and will be waived, league sources tell ClutchPoints.

Jones, 29, was acquired by the Mavericks at the trade deadline in a short deal with the Charlotte Hornets, who were looking to trade the 11-year-old guard for cap reasons. Last offseason, the Mavs showed strong interest in acquiring Jones via free agency, but other teams such as the Orlando Magic, with whom Jones began this season, could offer him more than Dallas.

Although it seemed likely he would finish the 2025–26 season with the Mavericks before entering unrestricted free agency in the summer, sources said Jones first contacted the Mavs to express his interest in a potential buyout to join the playoff-contending organization.

The Mavericks, who are looking for a way to replace two-way guard Ryan Nembhard, now have an obvious reason to do so.

Jones’ decision to enter the NBA buyout market was first reported by Marc Stein.

After waiving Jones and potentially trading Nembhard to a two-way contract in a matter of days, the Mavericks are also awaiting a concrete answer from veteran wing Khris Middleton on what he wants to do regarding a potential buyout.

Middleton was traded to the Mavs in a nine-player deal that sent Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards. Initially, Middleton was viewed by many around the league as a potential buyout candidate, but he reported to the team and Dallas showed no interest in immediately waiving him.

Over the past week, Middleton has been wondering about his future, and the possibility of leaving the Mavericks to join the playoff threat remains. He has until Sunday to decide whether he will approach the team for a buyout or not, as they will not forgive him unless he wants a change of scenario.

The Mavericks are 21-38 this season, the seventh-worst record in the NBA.

小德里克琼斯自从因内侧副韧带受伤缺席一个多月以来，一直为洛杉矶快船队做出了可靠的贡献。

尽管詹姆斯·哈登在交易截止日期前离开，快船队最近几周的表现依然出色，这并非巧合。琼斯是他们激增的重要组成部分，提供了双向活动。

周日早些时候在 Intuit Dome 对阵奥兰多魔术队的比赛中，琼斯再次展示了为什么他是阵容中不可或缺的一部分。保罗·班切罗（Paolo Banchero）在接到小温德尔·卡特·琼斯（Wendell Carter Jr. Jones）的掩护后短暂逃离了琼斯，然而， 很快就恢复了 封盖班切罗的跳投。

快船队夺回球权，科比·桑德斯突破扣篮。

小德里克·琼斯 (Derrick Jones Jr.) 阻挡保罗·班切罗 (Paolo Banchero)，导致科比·桑德斯 (Kobe Sanders) 扣篮 🔥pic.twitter.com/nlvA9nHX8t

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 2 月 23 日

在一场比赛中，琼斯展现了他的灵巧、弹跳能力和高智商。许多人在失去选秀权后会直接放弃，但这位志向远大的前锋拒绝这样做。

正是这种努力让29岁的琼斯留在了NBA。在他的第一个赛季中，他只被称为扣篮手。他几乎没有上场时间。尽管如此，他仍在努力提高自己的比赛水平，培养外线投篮能力，成为一名有用的3D球员。

多年来，他的角色不断增强，成为达拉斯小牛队闯入 2024 年 NBA 总决赛的关键人物。

他是科怀·伦纳德的完美补充，因为他不需要持球就能产生影响。

全明星赛后的两场比赛中，除去对阵魔术队的比赛，琼斯场均得到17.5分、5.5个篮板和1.0次盖帽。

Derrick Jones Jr. has been a solid contributor for the Los Angeles Clippers since his return from an MCL injury that sidelined him for more than a month.

It’s no coincidence that the Clippers have played well in recent weeks, even after the departure of James Harden at the trade deadline. Jones has been a big part of their surge, providing two-way activity.

In Sunday’s start against the Orlando Magic at the Intuit Dome, Jones showed again why he is an essential part of the roster. However, Paolo Banchero briefly escaped Jones after receiving a screen from Wendell Carter Jr. Jones. got well fast To block Banchero’s jumpshot.

The Clippers recovered the ball, leading to a breakaway dunk for Kobe Sanders.

Derrick Jones Jr. with a block on Paolo Banchero, leading to a slam by Kobe Sanders 🔥pic.twitter.com/nlvA9nHX8t

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 23 February 2026

In one play, Jones demonstrated his agility, jumping ability and high intelligence. Many people would have given up after losing the pick, but the high-flying forward refused to do so.

It’s that kind of effort that has kept the 29-year-old Jones in the NBA. In his first season, he was known only as a dunker. He hardly had time to play. Still, he worked on his game, developing an outside shot to become a serviceable 3-and-D guy.

Over the years, he has seen his role grow, and has become a key part for the Dallas Mavericks during the 2024 NBA Finals.

He has been a perfect complement to Kawhi Leonard, as he doesn’t need the ball to make an impact.

In his two games since the All-Star break, excluding their meeting versus the Magic, Jones has averaged 17.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks.

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls faced the Eastern Conference’s best team, the arch-rival Detroit Pistons, at home. A game in which Josh Giddy and Trey Jones were back in action and healthy Recent battle with hamstring injuries.

In the first half, the Bulls kept pace with the powerful and overall healthy Pistons. During the second quarter, Giddy, Jones and Isaac Okoro worked together Quite a game to execute, according to the Chicago Bulls. With the Bulls trailing by four, 45-41, Giddy caught the ball at the other end. He laughed it off even to Jones. Then, Jones delivered a no-look bouncer to Okoro, which ended with a layup.

This play is by Giddy, Trey and Isaac 😮‍💨#marine red | @CHSN__ pic.twitter.com/5aHd13Y5mj

– Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) 22 February 2026

Chicago entered Saturday’s game on a seven-game losing streak. Their record is 24-32, while the Pistons are 41-13. Giddy played his second complete game since returning from injury.

He is averaging 18.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Jones is averaging 12.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. He is also playing his second full match after recovering from injury. Additionally, Okoro is averaging 9.0 points per game and shooting a respectable 46.7% from the field.

since the bulls made seven dealsThey have been surrounded by guards. Apart from these three, there are also Matas Buzzelis, Rob Dillingham, Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simmons and Collin Sexton. Therefore, there is very little playing time among these people.

On Sunday, the Bulls will play their second consecutive home game against the New York Knicks.

The Denver Nuggets continue to make adjustments to their rotation in the midst of another postseason push. The latest move comes in the form of former Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson, who has joined on a two-way contract.

According to Shams Charania, Simpson’s two-way contract replaces Spencer Jones, who was previously converted to a standard contract and will become a restricted free agent in the summer.

The Nuggets are planning to sign former Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson to a two-way NBA deal, sources tell ESPN. Simpson averaged 7.3 points and 21.3 minutes in 50 games over a season and a half in Charlotte. He replaces Spencer Jones after Jones was converted to a standard deal. https://t.co/X4ZUkcGzzA

– Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) 19 February 2026

Jones’ promotion was largely procedural but also performance-earned. The 24-year-old has emerged as a reliable rotation wing while battling injuries, starting 34 of 46 games while averaging 6.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 23.6 minutes per game.

His 41.4% 3-point shooting and 50.5% overall field goal percentage have made him an underutilized but highly functional spacer in Denver’s offense. More importantly, Jones’ defensive impact means he ranks 24th in defensive rating (118.1).

Nuggets ready to sign former Hornets guard KJ Simpson to two-way NBA contract @shamscharania. pic.twitter.com/IMZHp1SlZk

– ClutchPoints NBA (@ClutchPointsNBA) 19 February 2026

Contract conversion also solves the roster compliance issue. Denver had dropped to 13 standard contracts following the Hunter Tyson trade, making Jones’ promotion the simplest way to meet the league’s 14-player minimum.

The Nuggets still retain an open roster spot, with Jones’ current deal also allowing the franchise to make some significant financial changes. Denver is already projected to have over $200 million in salary commitments next season and looks to add some much-needed depth.

Jones began the year on a two-way contract, which typically leads to a lower qualifying offer after conversion to a standard deal. However, since he has already started 34 games, the 24-year-old is close to reaching the league’s starting cap.

Simpson averaged 7.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 21.3 minutes in 50 NBA games with Charlotte before being waived. His G-League production has been remarkably strong, posting 18.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists with Greensboro, indicating considerable offensive potential.

Selected 42nd overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, Simpson has not appeared in a single game for the Hornets since the start of the campaign and will be eager to get his first taste of NBA action in the current campaign.

西雅圖海鷹隊在超級碗比賽中輕鬆擊敗了新英格蘭愛國者隊，現在他們成為了冠軍。超級碗遊行總是最好的，因為在這一刻你可以看到原始且未經過濾的球員版本，這使得內容變得很棒。今年，這位球員是歐內斯特·瓊斯四世，他為西雅圖市和他的隊友發表了演講。

他恭敬地向管理層和教練們大喊大叫，感謝他們為將這支球隊打造到現在的成就所做的一切。他還提到防守是世界上最好的。

在那之後，事情就變得混亂了，但在遊行當天一切都會發生。

“坦率地說，如果你對我的四分衛有什麼話要說，你對我的防守有什麼話要說，你對我的O型線有話要說，你對西雅圖這座城市有話要說，我有兩個詞要說：F——你！”瓊斯說。

”[If] 如果你對西雅圖這座城市有什麼話要說的話，我有兩個詞要對你說：F*CK YOU！ ”

歐內斯特·瓊斯在海鷹隊的超級碗遊行中受到熱烈歡迎 🤣
pic.twitter.com/KfBt8eZYA7

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 2 月 11 日

他身後的所有人都對這次演講感到興奮，包括他正在交談的粉絲。

海鷹隊為了成為冠軍付出了巨大的努力，但他們的防守絕對是聯盟中最好的之一。整個賽季，防守線都具有破壞性，而副線也因此名聲大噪。

對於許多人來說，看到海鷹隊本賽季取得如此巨大的成功可能會感到驚訝，但主教練邁克·麥克唐納每週都會讓他的球隊做好準備。薩姆·達諾德和進攻組打出了巨大的數據，在任何一周，跑動或傳球比賽都可能是領先的。

好消息是，海鷹隊在休賽期的人員流動不會太大，而且他們很可能會帶回幫助他們取得這一特殊成績的大部分球員。

印第安納波利斯小馬隊即將進入 2026 年休賽期，他們的明確目標是留住四分衛丹尼爾·瓊斯，儘管他因跟腱嚴重受傷而縮短了 2025 年 MVP 賽季的表現。湯姆·佩利塞羅表示，該組織打算啟動關於多年續約的討論，儘管特許經營標籤仍然是確保他留在印第安納波利斯的可行的次要選擇。

瓊斯在健康狀況惡化之前帶領球隊取得了8勝2負的開局，據報導他渴望留在球隊。

小馬隊目前的薪金空間約為 3560 萬美元，並且預計 2027 年的薪金空間將顯著增加，因此小馬隊擁有足夠的財務靈活性來長期簽下瓊斯，儘管他們因索斯·加德納 (Sauce Gardner) 的高調交易而面臨首輪選秀權的缺乏。

然而，跟腱撕裂的恢復時間表對即將到來的賽季開始構成了重大障礙。

據 ESPN 報導，假設小馬隊簽下丹尼爾·瓊斯，他們仍可能在市場上尋找一位老將來代替萊利·倫納德，而瓊斯逐漸恢復健康。

該報告表明，該團隊非常適合像馬庫斯·馬里奧塔或喬·弗拉科這樣經驗豐富的信號呼叫者，作為可靠的橋樑。

如果沒有與瓊斯達成協議，小馬隊將發現自己擁有聯盟中最大量的四分衛需求，儘管內部人士認為雙方都致力於合作。

為了進一步增強這些舉措的財務狀況，小馬隊正在評估幾名被裁掉的候選人。

雖然球隊以 7 勝 1 負的開局慘敗，錯過了 2025 年季后賽，但總經理克里斯巴拉德現在必須就老將做出艱難的決定，以創造深度。

受到密切關注的主要球員包括外接手邁克爾·皮特曼（Michael Pittman Jr.）和阿什頓·杜林（Ashton Dulin），前者的未來取決於他是否願意簽署長期合同，後者的釋放可能會促進接球隊的必要重組。

此外，儘管 2024 年賽季完成了 173 次搶斷，但由於管理層優先保留喬納森·泰勒和昆頓·尼爾森等基礎明星，線衛扎伊爾·富蘭克林被認為是潛在的工資犧牲品。

對於小馬隊來說，下個賽季會是更好的賽季嗎？

西雅圖海鷹隊剛剛完成登頂，在第十屆超級碗比賽中以 29-13 擊敗新英格蘭愛國者隊，慶祝活動已經蔓延到一些精英社交媒體上。當海鷹隊忙著舉起隆巴迪獎杯時，線衛歐內斯特·瓊斯四世正在確保分區競爭對手留在自己的位置上。

這場鬧劇在這場重要比賽中開始，當時洛杉磯公羊隊外接手普卡·納庫亞 (Puka Nacua) 在 X（以前的 Twitter）上取笑西雅圖隊的四分衛。 Nacua 發布了“Sam Darnold”，並附上了一個大笑的表情符號，似乎是在諷刺 Sam Darnold 在比賽仍處於防守掙扎時的表現。

歐內斯特·瓊斯可以說是整個賽季海鷹隊防守的核心，他並沒有讓這種不尊重溜走。當時鐘指向零時，李維斯體育場的五彩紙屑開始掉落，瓊斯對納庫亞的時間線造成了致命一擊。

“你不在家嗎？蠢貨，”瓊斯反擊道。

這是一個野蠻的提醒，當納庫亞坐在沙發上觀看比賽時，瓊斯和海鷹隊正在創造歷史。瓊斯有充分的理由充滿信心；他在常規賽中以 126 次鏟斷領先超音速隊，並且是整晚折磨德雷克·梅耶的“黑暗面”防守的重要組成部分。海鷹隊的防守完成了 7 次擒殺和 2 次攔截，完全抵消了新英格蘭隊在進入季后賽時火熱的進攻。

這次交流為海鷹隊與公羊隊的競爭增添了又一​​​​個激烈的篇章。西雅圖隊在周日獲得了球隊歷史上的第二個冠軍，在歷史性的季后賽表現的推動下，他們沒有出現任何失誤。瓊斯現在手指上戴著戒指，並擁有終極的“記分牌”優勢，他顯然沒有心情接受外界的噪音，尤其是來自被淘汰的對手的噪音。

隨著薩姆·達諾德 (Sam Darnold) 帶領西雅圖海鷹隊 (Seattle Seahawks) 進入超級碗 (Super Bowl)，美國國家橄欖球聯盟 (National Football League) 各地需要四分衛的球隊正在將凱爾·沙納漢 (Kyle Shanahan) 最新的填海項目視為交易目標。當然，這需要舊金山 49 人隊願意交易他。

《The Athletic》的戴安娜·魯西尼 (Dianna Russini) 週六報導稱，舊金山隊不打算交易四分衛麥克·瓊斯 (Mac Jones)。在上個休賽期與他簽訂了一份為期兩年的合同後，俱樂部希望讓他作為下賽季布洛克·珀迪身後的保險選擇。

在超級碗賽前夕接受媒體採訪時，瓊斯對再次成為首發四分衛的機會表示了濃厚的興趣。看到達諾德在西雅圖海鷹隊和明尼蘇達維京人隊取得的成功，這位前首輪新秀相信他可以追隨一位在舊金山度過一段職業生涯後似乎出現轉機的同行的腳步。

如果瓊斯能夠上場，《體育畫報》的阿爾伯特·布里爾相信舊金山可以用他換回 2026 年 NFL 選秀的第二天選秀權。這在一定程度上是由於他所籤的合同，在他於 2027 年成為自由球員之前，下賽季的工資帽僅為 398 萬美元。

雖然對於至少考慮交易來說這是一個令人信服的回報，但 49 人隊留住瓊斯的動力更大。上賽季，他作為 49 人隊的先發四分衛取得了 5 勝 3 負的戰績，傳球成功率為 69.6%，達陣得分為 13 勝 6 負，傳球得分為 97.4 分。瓊斯了解沙納漢的體系，考慮到布羅克·珀迪的傷病史，舊金山不想冒著如果珀迪受傷而讓一個不知名的人被迫首發的風險。

49人隊對於交易瓊斯的立場意味著亞利桑那紅雀隊四分衛凱勒·穆雷將會有更多的追求者，甚至可能會有邁阿密海豚隊四分衛圖阿·塔戈瓦伊洛亞。然而，他們的兩份合同都將阻止任何一家具樂部在交易中獲得任何優質選秀權。

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舊金山 49 人隊不希望他們的四分衛室在 2026 年發生任何變化。在看到麥克·瓊斯在 2025 年取得成功後，約翰·林奇和凱爾·沙納漢希望將他留在更衣室作為布洛克·珀迪的替補，儘管存在潛在的交易興趣。

在普迪長期因傷缺席期間，瓊斯無疑為自己贏得了另一個首發機會，激發了休賽期潛在的交易興趣。然而，根據《The Athletic》的戴安娜·魯西尼 (Dianna Russini) 的說法，49 人隊考慮交易他的報價需要非常極端。

“對於那些希望與 49 人隊替補四分衛麥克·瓊斯達成交易的球隊，我被告知舊金山不會放棄這位 2021 年首輪秀，”魯西尼寫道。 “事情和報價可能會改變，但 49 人隊的首選是在 2026 年保持布羅克·珀迪 – 瓊斯的組合完好無損。瓊斯作為首發在球隊的重大傷病鬥爭中取得了 5 勝 3 負的戰績，幫助舊金山隊保持了活力，凱爾·沙納漢喜歡他在 27 歲的球員身上所擁有的一切。”

像瓊斯這樣的前四分衛選秀失敗者恢復職業生涯是 NFL 當前的趨勢之一，這也是許多人對他感興趣的一部分。普迪的前替補薩姆·達諾德是過去三年裡改變了他職業生涯敘述的四分衛之一。

儘管瓊斯市場並不強勁，但許多人認為舊金山仍然可以為這位阿拉巴馬州校友獲得豐厚的回報。然而，沙納漢一直非常重視他的替補四分衛，這將在 2025 年帶來紅利。考慮到珀迪​​的傷病問題，看到瓊斯在休賽期轉會將會令人驚訝。

雖然明尼蘇達維京人隊接球手賈斯汀·杰斐遜承認薩姆·達諾德會讓球隊在 2025 年變得更好，但他表示他支持 JJ·麥卡錫前進。然而，根據 MySportsUpdate 在 X 上的一篇帖子，亞倫·瓊斯 (Aaron Jones) 分享了球隊讓達諾德下場的發人深省的看法。

“#Vikings RB Aaron Jones 表示，該組織去年應該努力留住 Sam Darnold：“當你有一群人在四分衛後面，而他想留下來時，我認為你應該努力讓它發揮作用。 ”

看起來損害控制並不是維京人組織的最佳屬性之一。這支球隊似乎表現出色，因為達諾德是海鷹隊闖入第 60 屆超級碗的關鍵人物。

與此同時，維京人隊在賽季末取得了9勝8負的成績。但他們錯過了季后賽的樂趣。

維京人隊 RB 亞倫·瓊斯 (Aaron Jones) 賽季表現不佳

瓊斯在 12 場比賽中僅衝球 548 碼。這是他自2017年新秀賽季以來的最低賽季總得分。他也只取得了兩次達陣，追平了職業生涯新低。

但根據 VikingzFanPage 在 X 上的帖子，瓊斯表示維京人隊今年有足夠的實力走得更遠。

“#Vikings RB Aaron Jones 談到如果薩姆·達諾德在明尼蘇達州，這個賽季會有多麼不同：“去年，我們只輸給了兩支球隊，公羊隊和雄獅隊。 [Coming back in 2025]。我覺得我們擁有我們需要的一切（去年），但我們不是總經理。那是在我們之外的。 ”

瓊斯可能不會在 2026 年支持麥卡錫。據 Steelersdepot.com 的 Nightcap 播客報​​導，他提到了他希望在明尼蘇達州看到另一位經驗豐富的四分衛。

“我認為（亞倫·羅傑斯）還剩下很多球，”瓊斯說。 “你在場上看到他。他看起來很開心。他是一個競爭者。我認為他回來了。我認為他還有很多。你看，在一場比賽結束時，他扔了一個萬福瑪麗，只是輕輕一抖手腕。七十碼。你不能出來指導。“

當被問及他是否希望羅傑斯 2026 年在匹茲堡或明尼蘇達打球時，瓊斯說：“我喜歡他在明尼蘇達。”