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Juventus are now becoming desperate to sell Andrea Cambiaso tottenham Among the claimants.

The full-backs made a poor start to the season under Igor Tudor. Things changed for the better after the appointment of Luciano Spalletti but the last few weeks have seen a downturn once again.

sports witness It covers how Tottenham have made inquiries about the versatile defender. He is also popular with other Premier League clubs, with Inter Milan also registering an interest.

The Italian had a disappointing performance against Fiorentina at the weekend. This has fueled talk of his exit and Juve will hope for a sale.

trust cambiaso has lost credibility

Journalist Gianni Balzarini spoke about the defender on his YouTube channel and seemed very confident about his situation.

He suggested that Cambiasso could no longer stay at the Bianconeri. Question marks have also been raised on his attitude.

Balzarini said – relayed by alljuve: : “In my opinion, there are some players who can no longer stay there, also because of certain attitudes. Cambiasso, because of his lack of threat – and he even laughs about it, or at least smiles about it – is a player who can no longer stay at Juventus because he no longer has the credibility to give his all for this team, at least from the outside.”

The journalist also said that Juve should sell if competitors like Barcelona or Tottenham offer around €40m.

“So, even if Barcelona’s interest in Cambiaso is confirmed €40-50 million, Juve will send him packing. This is because he no longer has the credibility to stay at Juventus. Yes, he has strategic intelligence. He has the ability to play inside the pitch as a winger. Yes, but this year he has not performed as well as he should have. Not even that.”

Cambiasso affected by instability

The 26-year-old has not had a good season. But the same applies to every other player at Juve.

Cambiaso has been a victim of this and it has set back his approach to the game. It relies heavily on their technical skills and versatility and demands a specific playing style to thrive. This has been seen in the past for Juve, the Italian national team and Bologna.

Under Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham can give him the right foundation to succeed. The Italian has shown that one of his full-backs can switch sides in midfield. Cambiaso can play that role well and can continue to do so. His age is also right and the deal should be at a fair price.

Newcastle United had a scout at Real Betis watch Eze Abed this week, but face competition from Aston Villa for his signature.

Diario de Sevilla reports on the growing interest from the Premier League today. The Moroccan winger has been earning fans across Europe this summer.

Newcastle United Scouts

The newspaper reports that Newcastle United scouts were watching the match between Real Betis and Elche at the Estadio de la Cartuja on Tuesday night.

This is significant as the newspaper has also learned that Newcastle and Aston Villa are ‘very, very interested’ in Eze Abeda. However, at this time neither of them has taken any official step towards her.

Those in charge of Real Betis are fully aware of the interest from Newcastle and Aston Villa. But they are waiting for any developments, in other words, official bids.

Barcelona are another team that are keeping a close eye on the winger. If they don’t sign Marcus Rashford permanently he is one of the options being considered.

barcelona relations

The Catalans could also benefit, as they have a very good relationship with Betis. Both clubs have made several deals for players over the years. Their relationship is also important given Abede’s current contract situation.

Betis currently own 80% of the rights after acquiring half of his transfer from Barcelona in September 2023 for €7.5m. In February 2025, the Catalans paid an additional 30% as compensation for the termination of Vitor Roque’s loan.

In any transfer, Betis are prepared to make ‘extremely high’ profits. But, if the player were to leave for €40m, €8m would go to Barcelona. At this point this is just an example.

There is no hurry to sell daughters. They will wait till the World Cup to see how Abed performs there. Strong performances from him and Morocco could increase his value even further.

For now, it appears Aston Villa and Newcastle United are simply watching. But the Magpies had a scout in attendance this week, a possible indication of their growing interest.

crystal Palace And brighton and hove albion Atletico Nacional are keen on youngster Jose Escorcia.

On 27 April, Game Witness Covered claims from South America That the 16-year-old has attracted the interest of a Premier League pair.

The same source said other unnamed clubs could challenge Crystal Palace and Brighton.

Two days later, we broadcast news The Seagulls are ahead of the Eagles and others in the transfer race. Fabian Herzeler’s side are working hard to get closer to the winger’s camp.

Latest updates on Crystal Palace and Brighton

rcn sports Now let us tell you that Jose Escorcia’s future could be in the Premier League where Crystal Palace and Brighton are both keen.

The Colombia U17 international’s potential development so far may have convinced the two London clubs.

He represented his country at the U17 World Cup last November and starred at the U17 South American Championship in April.

Colombia won by defeating Argentina in the final. Escorcia performed brilliantly in the tournament, scoring four goals and providing two assists, including a goal and an assist in the final.

Brighton have already set their sights on the attacker and would be close to sending in an offer. Crystal Palace are also in the mix.

Both clubs will submit a bid of $3 million, which is around €2.5 million. For now, that’s the expectation from Brighton and Oliver Glassner.

A move to Selhurst Park will see the Colombian meet his compatriots, Daniel Munoz and Jefferson Lerma. The pair could help Escorsia if he joins Crystal Palace. This will give them an edge over The Amex Club.

Why should clubs wait?

Jose Escorcia will turn 18 in July 2027 and cannot move to the UK until then.

Therefore, Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion cannot bring him to England in the next window.

However, these clubs could agree to a deal with Atlético Nacional for the future transfer of the young player. Once he turns 18, the Colombian will need to obtain a work permit to play in the UK.

The Tampa Bay Lightning forced their Eastern Conference First Round series into a seventh game with a 1-0 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 at the Bell Center on Friday night.

The Atlantic Division rivals were held scoreless through more than 69 minutes of action before Gage Goncalves hit a loose puck past Jacob Dobbs for the game’s only goal. Brandon Hagel crossed a checker at the right point and fed Dominic James in the bottom right circle. James threw the puck on net, where Goncalves got a shot at it.

Dobbs got a slice of the shot, but Goncalves got to the loose puck and put it into the net at 9:03 for the win.

The goals came after each goaltender made game-saving stops in OT. Seconds after Lightning star Nikita Kucherov was called for tripping 5:30 into overtime, Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy blocked Game 1 hero Juraj Slafkovsky’s one-timer from the right circle. The Lightning killed off the remaining penalties, and Kucherov almost won it by coming out of the box, getting the puck in the Montreal zone and forcing Dobbs to make a spectacular stop to keep the game scoreless.

Vasilevskiy, who allowed a soft goal in Montreal’s 3–2 win in Game 5 that proved to be the winner, bounced back with a flawless, 30-save effort. Dobbs finished with 32 saves as the teams played their fourth overtime game and sixth one-goal game in the series that has become a classic.

The series returns to Benchmark International Arena in Tampa for Game 7 on Sunday. But playing at home may not be to Bolt’s advantage; The home team has lost four out of six matches in this series.

To say that the scoreless first period was played at a fast pace would be an understatement. With the Lightning in “win or go home” mode and the Canadiens eager to end the series in front of their home fans, both teams were excited. The Canadiens had 26 hits in the opening 20 minutes; The Lightning, not known as a physical team, had 15.

Cole Caufield, Montreal’s 51-goal scorer during the regular season, almost opened the scoring less than three minutes into the game; He beat Vasilevskiy but hit the post. That happened when Tampa Bay’s Yanni Gourde picked up a foul play from Dobbs and took a shot to the back of the net, but couldn’t connect on the wraparound, causing the puck to slip through the crease.

Vasilevskiy faced tougher chances as the period progressed, robbing Jake Evans from close range twice and denying Ivan Demidov from the right circle on a 2-on-1.

The Canadiens got their first power play of the game when Jake Guentzel was called for an unnecessary high-sticking penalty with 11 seconds remaining, but nothing was generated.

The pace was a little less frenetic in the second period, but the result was the same – no goals. This was largely due to some late heroics from Vasilevskiy, who lived up to his status as a Vezina Trophy finalist – especially after Charles-Edouard was called for slashing at 16:54. He denied Caufield again from 20 feet, then robbed Demidov from the right circle after a perfect setup and denied him again on the rebound.

The Canadiens continued to control the game after the power play ended and Vasilevskiy kept the game scoreless for 40 minutes on a last-second effort by Philippe Denault.

Montreal controlled the first five minutes of the third period, but the game changed after Montreal defenseman Caden Guhle was called for slashing Guentzel at 5:11 to break up a solo scoring chance. Tampa Bay did not score but applied a lot of pressure and dominated the game for most of the rest of the period.

The Lightning got a late power-play opportunity when Demidov was called for goaltender interference with 3:17 left after fouling Vasilevsky.

Tampa Bay controlled the puck for almost the entire power play, but couldn’t get past Dobbs, who made big saves on Kucherov, Radish and the point, then denied Brandon Hagel’s tip-in attempt shortly after the penalty ended.

Tampa Bay finished regulation with a 28–27 edge in shots on goal and an 81–58 differential in attempts.

Key takeaways after the Lightning survive by defeating the Canadiens 1-0 in Game 6

Vasilevsky stepped forward

The Lightning were swept in Game 5, but were even at 2–2 before Vasilevskiy was defeated by a blocked shot 99 out of 100. He more than atoned for it in Game 6, earning the 70th playoff win and eighth shutout of his career.

The “Big Cat” was everywhere, leaving Montreal shooters (and team executives) shaking their heads.

“He was excellent tonight,” D’Astas told Scripps Sports. “Because of them we’re going back to Tampa. It was fun to see.”

Hegel said having Vasilevskiy in goal allows him and his teammates to play with more freedom.

“You can go out and play your game and not have to worry about what’s behind you,” he said. “It seemed as if Vasi would never allow another goal.”

Goncalves an unlikely hero

On a team with stars like Kucherov, Vasilevskiy and Hegel, it’s easy to lose sight of players like Goncalves, who is a bottom-six forward and does a lot of attacking work. He was scoreless in the series before getting an assist in Game 5 and had not scored a goal since March 17.

But he missed the game-winner by tipping defenseman Caden Guhle and refused to leave the game after Dobbs blocked his first-time attempt.

“I talked to him before the game about what he needs to do in this game, be where he needs to be,” Cooper said. “It was only fair that such a goal was needed to win. It was a brilliant game by both teams.”

win or go home, take 2

The Lightning probably could have flown home even without the plane – such is the feeling of a season-saving overtime win. But as Cooper said, “We haven’t won anything yet.”

Both teams have had success in Game 7. The Lightning have won seven of 10, including four of five played at home. This is their first Game 7 since the first round in 2022, when they defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2–1.

Montreal is 15-9 in Game 7s, including a 7-6 mark on the road. The Canadiens’ last Game 7 came when they defeated Toronto 3–1 in the second round in 2021. Ironically, Corey Perry scored the game-winning goal – the same Corey Perry who would be trying to help the Lightning end his former team’s season.

Hegel said, “These are the moments you live for.”

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If the New York Knicks don’t reach the NBA Finals this spring, a surprising rumor opens the door for them to get rid of Mike Brown without paying the $30 million remaining on his contract.

Despite being on the job for less than a year, Brown is feeling intense pressure in his first postseason as head coach of the Knicks. The former coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings was hired to lead the team ahead of Tom Thibodeau. However, they have won only two games more than last year, and they have disappointed fans more in 2025-26 than in the past few seasons.

Going into the campaign, most Knicks pundits felt the team would have to reach at least the NBA Finals for the coaches, executives, and players to keep their jobs. While firing a coach after one season is a rash move, questions have been raised about the team’s chemistry this season and the Browns’ decision not to adjust their system to get the most out of All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns.

Moving Brown would be costly as the team is still stuck with three years of the four-year, $40 million deal he signed over the summer. Plus, they still owe Thibodeau a three-year extension two summers ago. However, the team may be saved from trouble by an unexpected turn of events.

Can the Warriors save the NY Knicks from the big Mike Brown Bills?

Steve Kerr’s future as coach of the Golden State Warriors is uncertain as his contract is set to expire soon. According to San Francisco Standard Warriors reporter Tim Kawakami, Brown would be the top choice as a replacement if Kerr opts out.

But why would an elite franchise like Golden State bring in a coach who has been dumped by four teams? Well, Brown remains popular after six seasons in the organization as Kerr’s top assistant and interim coach on two occasions.

Knicks fans saw last season how difficult it is to get an interview and potentially get traded for a coach. However, if the franchise wants to move on from Brown and bring in someone like Billy Donovan, they certainly wouldn’t be asking for too much in a trade with the Warriors.

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wolverhampton wanderers BK Hacken are pictured signing Silas Andersson in the summer.

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from Sweden Wolves have included the 21-year-old in their shortlist.

On 3 April, the midfielder responded to claims of interest from Wolves, Rangers and FC Köln.

“I’m really happy playing here. This is where I found success and that’s still continuing. When I came here we made a plan, which was that I would play a lot of games and develop myself.” He said That time.

Danish media said the plan is for him to agree with BK Hacken to change clubs after this season.

He has been a regular player for the Allsvenskan team and his league statistics this year are as follows:

• Appearances: 3
• Start: 3
• Total minutes: 270
• Interceptions per game: 0.3
• Tackles per game: 2.3
• Possession won (final third): 0.3
• Balls recovered per game: 5.3
• Clearance per game: 1.7
• Duels won per game: 10.7

Wolves’ interest supported

sportbladet BK Hacken has a report on France and Germany’s interest in Abdoulaye Doumbia.

RC Strasbourg, OGC Nice, Stade Rennais and unnamed German clubs have scouted the 18-year-old. The Ligue 1 trio are already in talks with him while the Bundesliga side could make an offer.

Finally, the paper focuses on Doumbia’s teammates, Silas Andersen and Adrian Swanback. The Swedish club are expected to make some sales in the summer and the latter two are candidates.

Anderson and Swanback are attracting interest from several clubs but only Wolves have been named. The Premier League side have sent a scout to the Swedish club to follow him in action, while Trabzonspor are in the mix.

To recap, Wolves are showing interest in Anderson, who plans to leave the club after this season. BK Hacken is also hoping to raise funds through its exit in the next window.

Contract, price and agent information

Last month, Silas Anderson signed a new contract until December 2029 and according to his value transfer marketIs €2m.

Pro 11 Management, an agency owned by agents Niklas Jensen and Michael Johansen, is managing the player.

Jan Ziolkowski is slowly emerging as a potential target newcastle unitedSaw his playing time at AS Roma come to an end.

The Polish defender has featured for just under 40 minutes since February, despite performing regularly on a regular basis. He has played 14 times in Serie A, as well as a total of eight times in the Europa League.

At one point he looked like he was winning over Gian Piero Gasperini Ziolkowski took a while to adjust but he soon fitted in well into the Italian’s trademark back three.

His situation is now attracting the attention of Newcastle United, who have already dispatched officials to keep an eye on the centre-back.

Newcastle United transfer interest ahead of summer

Sport.pl reports that if the 20-year-old’s situation does not change, there is every possibility that he could leave Roma in the summer.

The outlet noted how well he has progressed this season, despite few expecting him to make an impression. Ivan Ndika impressed when he was at the African Cup of Nations but his game time proved unsustainable. Even with the Ivorians, the youngster did a lot to win over the fans.

Because of this, he has also become a part of the Poland national team, which shows that his stock has definitely risen.

If things don’t change, a move to Newcastle United could be possible. Magpies’ scouts have watched him ‘several times’ and there is also interest from Italy, France and the Netherlands.

A source told game: : “We are considering every move that would allow Janáček to play. That includes leaving.”

The same source also said that Ziolkowski has been training well but has not been getting enough game time as a result.

“He hasn’t displeased the coach. He’s been training very well, has the best performance results of his career, and has also put in a lot of physical effort.”

Our Thought: Maybe pressure for more playing time

sports witness Newcastle United’s interest in Daniel Gilardi has already been covered. So if Eddie Howe’s side have kept an eye on the Italian, it would be no surprise if Ziolkowski caught their eye too. This is no shock as it is quite difficult to quickly adopt Gasperini’s ideas at a young age.

Even if the Magpies like him, this could be an attempt to force more game time.

For now, Newcastle United should keep a close eye on the young player and his development. He has clearly promised, even if it is too early for him to go to England. How he progresses his development over the next few months could determine everything about his future.

Newcastle United’s transfer interest in Gremio defender Vieri comes at a time when the Brazilian side are still settling their defensive structure for the season.

is a premier league club have already sent a scout To watch the 21-year-old live. That outing happened most recently during the state championship finals, where Vieri stepped up again and delivered a composed performance.

His rise has been quick and somewhat unexpected, and has attracted transfer attention from Newcastle United.

Heading into 2026, Vieri was not viewed as a guaranteed starter. However, injuries and inconsistency elsewhere in the team opened the door. Since then he has taken it in stride.

He has made 12 appearances this season and 24 senior football appearances. More importantly, he has become manager Luis Castro’s most reliable centre-back in recent weeks.

His profile explains why. Vieri is left-footed, quick on the ground and comfortable defending in space. Those qualities remain lacking in the market, especially for defenders of his age.

Furthermore, he shows composure in the build-up, often playing vertical passes or changing plays with long diagonals. And that combination has caught Europe’s attention.

Why are Newcastle United looking at transfers?

Newcastle United’s transfer recruitment has consistently focused on young players with development potential and resale value, especially in brazil. Vieri fits that model.

It is also recognized internally at Grêmio that his skills are difficult to replace. Youth coach Airton Fagundes, who worked with Vieri during his development, explained the defender’s strengths to the local outlet. zero hour.

“He is a quick centre-back, with excellent recoveries, a strong sense of covering. He is also a defender who can create play. He recognizes inside situations, plays diagonal balls, makes long passes, and reads the game very well, like few others. He is a predictable centre-back, the type the market demands. His starting position is no surprise.”

This view is shared by others who have followed his progress closely.

Former defender Luis Eduardo also highlighted a key factor behind the increased attention: “He is a boy with a lot of potential because he is a left-footed centre-back, which is a player that is difficult to find in the market. He attracts a lot of attention because his timing is also very good.”

Nevertheless, he remains a developing player. Luis Eduardo pointed to areas that still need improvement: “With time, he will learn with maturity. There is a question of his positioning inside the box. Sometimes in one-on-one duels, but that is something you learn with time.”

Fagundes offered a similar assessment regarding the development curve of the Newcastle United goal: “He just needs to control his intensity. But he’s young, and he’ll learn with time or with more games.”

The price determined as a matter of fact meets the release clause

Grêmio moved earlier this year to renew Vieri’s contract until December 2029. As part of that deal, he set a €50m (£43m) release clause for foreign clubs.

This figure indicates long-term confidence. However, the club’s internal stance on a potential sale appears to be more flexible. one more zero hour report indicates Gremio would consider offers in the region of €15m (£13m).

This difference reflects a common strategy in Brazil. The release clause protects the asset, while the asking price leaves room for negotiation.

For Newcastle United, this makes the situation clear. There is still no sign of a formal bid. Yet with the player now established as a starter and the price effectively defined, the conditions for a move are beginning to take shape.

what happens next

The next few months will be important for Vieri. If he retains his place and performs in big matches, interest is likely to increase. Newcastle United’s previous scouting suggests they are already beyond initial scrutiny.

The main question is of time. The €15m (£13m) move would represent a relatively low-risk investment for the Premier League club. However, waiting may increase both competition and prices.

For now, Grêmio is in control. But they’ve also made it clear that Vieri is no longer just a prospect – he’s an asset with a defined market value.

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– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 24 March 2026

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur could compete in the summer for Besiktas captain Orkun Koçku, whose return to form has sparked serious interest in England and beyond.

The Fanatic reports that After a slow start to the season, the 25-year-old has performed strongly, attracting interest from Europe’s elite.

According to their information, Manchester United and Tottenham are keeping a close eye on him, including ahead of Besiktas’ recent clash with Kasımpaşa, where he reportedly scored ‘high marks’.

manchester united midfield refresh

United’s recruitment team are actively monitoring their dynamic midfield profile ahead of the summer window.

Koçku’s mix of press resistance, ball progression and leadership fits the club’s effort for a younger, more mobile midfield core.

Meanwhile, Tottenham may look to strengthen their midfield this summer. This will certainly be the case if Joao Palinha’s loan from Bayern Munich is not made permanent. Today a report says that this will not happen.

inter milan interest

Manchester United and Tottenham are not the only sides showing interest. Inter Milan is also making efforts.

According to The Fanatic, the Serie A leaders are keen to add Kokkou as part of their long-term midfield succession plan. Their interest could cause problems for the Premier League pair.

Besiktas set their price

Besiktas has made its stance clear. There will be no sales unless the offer is ‘astronomical’. €50 million is the minimum price they will consider for the 25-year-old.

He is currently valued at €25m by Transfermarkt and has never been valued higher than €35m in 2023. But Besiktas see the midfielder at the center of their plans and will only negotiate if a major European side forces their hand.

It remains to be seen whether Manchester United or Tottenham are willing to pay €50m. For now, it appears they are only searching for a midfielder. But he could be an interesting name to move into in the summer window.

The Bella Twins (Nikki and Brie Bella) have returned to WWE for what they hope will be the final chapter of their career. On a new episode of The Nikki & Brie Show, the twins revealed that when Brie returns at the 2026 Royal Rumble, both have signed a two-year contract with WWE.

They are treating this run as their last before retirement, and this Friday on SmackDown, they will challenge Nia Jax and Lash Legend for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Nikki talked about the reality of how female performers are typically sent off in WWE, admitting that she and Brie are unlikely to get the kind of farewell tour that John Cena and AJ Styles received.

“For me, I don’t think you and I will ever get that final retirement moment that John got and AJ Styles got,” Nikki said. “Let’s be honest, men get it, right? I don’t think you and I will ever get that, but I would love to get that. Because I know the contract we signed, we signed a two-year deal starting at the Royal Rumble.

“And as for you and me, the conversation we’ve had and what I know about where I’m at, that’s it. That’s the end for me and for us.”

The Bella Twins are extremely focused on tag team gold

Despite that uncertainty, Nikki made it clear that she wants this race to be defined by quality and memorable moments rather than simply going through the motions.

“I want to have some of my best matches. I want to have a lot of fun,” she said. “But I want to have like an iconic moment where when it happens, I can look back and say, ‘Hey, those were a great two years.’ We did it. I don’t want to go away with any ‘ifs and buts’. I want to look back at these last two years that we’ve been building and be like, ‘Hey, girl. We did it.”

Winning the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles tops the Bellas’ list of accomplishments before she leaves. Both are already WWE Hall of Famers, but the tag titles represent one of the few remaining milestones they have yet to check off.

“It’s like the last thing,” Nikki said. “So when I’m 60, 70, 80, hopefully 90, sitting on the porch with Brie, tasting wine, making wine, we’ll be like, ‘Girl, we did that.’ We evolved. We did this. Tag Team Champion. Like, this is how my brain works, this is how achievements are. But the danger, doing this as mothers. Nothing is better.”

The Charlotte Hornets continued their remarkable midseason turnaround on Wednesday night with a dominant 118-89 victory over the Boston Celtics to extend their winning streak to six games. The result extended Charlotte’s consecutive winning streak to at least 15 points and prompted ESPN analysts to warn Eastern Conference contenders about the surging team.

The Hornets’ latest win solidified their status as one of the league’s hottest teams, which drew attention during Thursday’s broadcast of Get Up.

Alan Hahn described Charlotte as a dangerous opponent lurking in the playoff race.

“A dragon slayer hiding in plain sight. They’re in the play-ins right now. They’re the 9th seed. They’re finally at .500 for the first time, I think, since Grandmama and Muggy Boggs. We haven’t seen them play like this for a long time, but they’re that team with this offense and defense, by the way, in the top 3 these 20 games.”

Hahn said Charlotte’s balanced performance on both ends of the floor makes them a tough matchup for the top teams in the conference.

“So, not only are they playing great offense, but they’re also playing great defense. They’re that team, if you’re a contender, if you’re a high seed, #1, #2 or #3, and you have to face them in the first round, you don’t want to do that because they’re unknowns and they can play free as well.”

🗣️ @alanhahn: “A dragon slayer hiding in plain sight. They’re in the play-ins right now. They’re the 9th seed. I think, after Grandmama and Muggy Boggs, they’re finally at .500 for the first time. We haven’t seen them play like that in a long time, but they’re that team… pic.twitter.com/Gze5F5ANwA

– r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) 5 March 2026

Jay Williams compares surging Hornets to young Celtics amid hot stretch

Former NBA guard Jay Williams echoed that sentiment, comparing the Hornets’ playing style to a younger version of the Celtics.

“They’re like a young version of the Boston Celtics. Their games really mirror each other, and their offense is the best in the league since Jan. 1. I wouldn’t call them a title contender, but if you’re the Knicks, if you’re Detroit, if you’re Cleveland, you’ve got to compete with Charlotte and that offense in the first round…that’s the danger zone.”

Charlotte’s win over Boston improved the team to 31–30 on the season, marking the first time that the franchise has climbed above .500 since October 26, when it improved to 2–1 after a 139–113 win over the Washington Wizards.

Over the last 15 games, Charlotte has ranked among the league’s most efficient teams. The Hornets rank ninth in scoring at 115.7 points per game during that span, while leading the NBA in perimeter shooting at 40.1%. The team has made an average of 18.6 three-pointers and held opponents to just 104.8 points per game, the second-best defensive mark in the league during that span. Charlotte’s 10.9 net rating over the same period ranks second in the NBA.

Despite the surge, the Hornets currently sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. However, the standings are tightly packed, and Charlotte is only 4.5 games behind the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors (35-26).

Charlotte will attempt to extend its winning streak on Friday night when it hosts the Miami Heat (33-29) at 7:00 pm before beginning a four-game Western Conference road trip against the Phoenix Suns (35-26) on Sunday at 10:00 pm.

Real Oviedo goalkeeper Aaron Escandel is on West Ham United’s transfer agenda.

this is it taurus heartA website specializing in its coverage on Torino is now reporting.

The outlet mentioned West Ham when discussing the Serie A side’s desire to sign the 30-year-old.

Escandel is attracting interest from West Ham and Torino

He arrived at the Spanish club on a free transfer in July 2024 and signed a three-year contract.

Escandel kept 16 clean sheets and conceded 44 goals in 45 matches in the Segunda División last season and played a key role in Real Oviedo’s promotion to the top flight. The stopper has kept six clean sheets and conceded 36 goals in 23 La Liga matches this season.

The Spaniard’s performances have drawn attention from Nuno Espirito Santo’s side and a few clubs, including Torino.

Alberto Paleri has replaced Franco Isreal as the Turin club’s first-choice goalkeeper since October. Despite this, Torino are still looking for a new stopper and have identified Escandel as an ideal target.

His profile and experience make him attractive to Torino director Gianluca Petrachi, who believes the Real Oviedo player can adapt well to Serie A.

This would force the Italian club to begin informal negotiations with both the La Liga side and the player’s entourage.

Torino is under threat from West Ham

The Hammers are also planning to sign Escandel in the summer.

Mads Hermansen joined the London club from Leicester City last summer and started the season as their number 1. He lost his place to Alphonse Areola in September, before regaining his place in West Ham’s eleven earlier this month.

Lukasz Fabianski has been third choice but remains on sidelined due to injury since September. His contract expires in June and he can leave as a free agent. Therefore, it would be wise for West Ham to look for a new stopper.

According to Cuore Toro, the Premier League side are keeping an eye on Escandel. Torino are concerned that West Ham’s financial strength ‘could lead the player to choose London over Turin.’

It remains to be seen whether there is genuine interest or whether West Ham are being used to put pressure on Torino.

The Phoenix Suns prevailed 113-110 at home against the Orlando Magic on Saturday after Jalen Green’s game-winner at the buzzer in overtime. With the score tied at 110 and the Suns in possession, Green caught an inbounds pass on the move from Royce O’Neale, firing a sharp shot from the corner that found the bottom of the net.

Jalen Green’s game-winner at the buzzer snapped a two-game losing streak for the Suns, which went back to before the All-Star break. He finished with 19 points, five rebounds, six assists and one steal in 37 minutes of play. He did not have the most efficient night, shooting only 6 of 26 from the field, including 2 of 11 from the 3-point line. But his last shot in OT was the biggest.

After missing 41 of the Suns’ first 43 games due to a hamstring injury, Green returned to the lineup in late January. However, he was still troubled by injury problems and played in only five of the Suns’ games just before the All-Star break.

In the Suns’ first game after the break last Thursday, Green returned to the starting lineup and played a little more than 26 minutes in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs. He had 26 points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals in that game.

With Green not seeing a majority of play in the first half of the regular season, his return to the Suns rotation was almost like a trade deadline acquisition in itself.

Coming into Saturday’s game, Green had appeared in eight games for the Suns at a rate of just over 16 minutes per game. He averaged 13.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists with splits of 42.7 percent shooting from the field, 37 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 84.6 percent shooting from the free-throw line.