Grading Every N.B.A. Deal at the Trade Deadline

Victor Wembanyama Prepares to Become ‘Genuine’ Face of the N.B.A.

As the league confronts a fast-approaching time without LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, Victor Wembanyama has embraced the idea that he is the future.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

5 potential Mitchell Robinson trades Knicks could make ahead of deadline

If the Knicks make a big trade, it’s likely to include Mitchell Robinson, who’s yet to play this season while earning a $14 million salary.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23

5 questions facing Trump on trade ahead of his Feb. 1 tariff deadline

Questions are swirling about what President Trump’s trade agenda is going to look like after Day 1 tariffs on traditional U.S. trading partners didn’t materialize. Trump put out a trade policy memo ...

The Hill - Jan. 23

NBA midseason grades for every West team: Clippers join OKC, two more in 'A' tier, Lakers and Wolves struggle

We're halfway through the 2024-25 NBA regular season, so let's hand out some grades

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

How an N.B.A. Star’s Shoelaces Started to Hurt His Team’s Play

The Phoenix Suns have been burned by Bradley Beal’s focus on his sneakers.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Trump Is Said to Push for Early Reopening of North American Trade Deal

The president wants to begin renegotiating a U.S. trade deal with Canada and Mexico earlier than a scheduled 2026 review, people familiar with his thinking said.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

NBA trade grades: Suns, Jazz swap first-round picks as Phoenix takes step toward Jimmy Butler deal

The Suns have taken their most aggressive step yet toward acquiring Jimmy Butler

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

Report: Suns stockpile draft picks in deal with Jazz amid reported interest in Jimmy Butler trade

The Suns turned one first-round draft pick into three from the Jazz. Are they stockpiling assets to upgrade their roster around Devin Booker and Kevin Durant?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Trump Pushes for Early Renegotiation of U.S. Trade Deal With Mexico, Canada

President Trump is using the threat of stiff tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico to pressure the two nations to start renegotiating a continental trade deal.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

NBA midseason grades for every East team: Cavs earn 'A+,' Knicks and Celtics have same mark, one team gets 'F'

The 2024-25 NBA regular season is at the midway mark, so let's hand out some grades

CBS Sports - Jan. 21

How a Duke Freshman Star Has All but Secured the No. 1 N.B.A. Draft Pick

At just 18 years old, Cooper Flagg has morphed into arguably the best player in college basketball, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Should the Lakers, Pistons, Nuggets, Suns trade before the deadline or stand down? | Good Word with Goodwill

Vincent Goodwill and former Knicks GM Scott Perry discuss whether or not several prominent teams in the NBA such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns should make a splash move ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

Bradley Beal trade rumors: Bucks possibly interested in Suns star, could facilitate Jimmy Butler deal

The Bucks are also reportedly among the teams interested in landing Butler

CBS Sports - Jan. 19

The Art of Dealing With Donald Trump

World leaders prepare for the next president ahead of his inauguration

BBC News - Jan. 18

Mike Tomlin trade rumors: Bears among NFL teams that explored deal for Steelers' longtime coach, per report

Pittsburgh has no plans to move on, however

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

EU, Mexico Secure New Trade Deal as Trump Presidency Looms

The European Union and Mexico took action before President-elect Donald Trump—who has threatened both regions with steep tariffs on exports—takes office.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

EU and Mexico seal trade deal ahead of Trump’s return

Update to existing agreement comes after US president-elect threatened both sides with tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Starmer touts relationship with Trump as he seeks US-UK trade deal

Interview: PM says tariffs ‘aren’t in anybody’s interests’ ahead of president-elect’s inauguration on Monday

Financial Times - Jan. 17

After Facing Similar Tragedies, 2 French N.B.A. Players Formed a Brotherly Bond

The friendship between Rayan Rupert and Nicolas Batum runs deeper than basketball.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

What to make of Neely's candid Bruins trade deadline comments

Would the Bruins actually sell at the 2025 NHL trade deadline? Here's what team president Cam Neely said Wednesday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Knicks Midseason Report Card: Grading the players and Tom Thibodeau

Here is the 2024-25 Knicks midseason report card, with each rotation player and head coach Tom Thibodeau graded on their performance relative to expectations.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

Dreamy deadline deals: 3 NBA trades that would make a ton of sense

Let's take a different approach and look at three trades — including one involving Jimmy Butler — that make check the boxes of the modern NBA landscape.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

Six big questions -- and a grade -- on the Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel

Vrabel, a former Pats linebacker, brings a culture of accountability to a team that finished 4-13.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Every Upcoming Video Game Remake And Remaster

If there's one thing that you can count on when it comes to video games, it's that a remake or a remaster is never far away. 2024 was a pretty great year for a nostalgic return to the past, as new ...

GameSpot - Jan. 13

An N.B.A. Star Hit Rock Bottom. Now He Knows How to Face the Music.

Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton used to doomscroll when he was in a funk. But now he knows how to clap back at the haters.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Kraken Need To Be Sellers At This Year's Trade Deadline

The Seattle Kraken are closer to last place in the NHL than they are to a playoff spot and should be amongst the biggest sellers at this year's trade deadline.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Report: Kings are likeliest Kuzma suitors if dealt at trade deadline

The Sacramento Kings have emerged as likely suitors for Kyle Kuzma if the Washington Wizards forward is moved ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

The art of dealing with Donald Trump

The president-elect’s aggressive claims about potential territorial expansion are a crash course for allies in his negotiating tactics

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Jimmy Butler mock trades: Five potential deals for Heat star, including his dream blockbuster with Suns

We're putting together deals that get Butler to Phoenix, Milwaukee and more destinations

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"

Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.

CBS News - Jan. 10

A Couple Kisses That Sealed the Deal

Olivia Snyder-Spak and Eli Stein met on Hinge and quickly began dating. A trip to Turks and Caicos solidified their commitment.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

The 2 Best N.B.A. Teams Are Ushering in a New Era

The league’s run of superteams is over, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Duke’s Freshman Star Is Coveted by N.B.A. Teams. But Now He Has Company.

Rutgers’s Dylan Harper has pushed himself into the top tier with Cooper Flagg, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Jets Reportedly Looking At Rangers and Flyers Defenseman As Trade Deadline Acquisition

The Fourth Period released its trade watch list, mentioning the Winnipeg Jets as a possible suitor for multiple defensemen.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Port Strike Averted With Labor Deal Days Before Deadline

Dockworkers and employers on the East and Gulf Coasts had until Jan. 15 to reach a new agreement that settled differences over automation.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Women's transfer grades: Liverpool get A+ for Sam Kerr loan

The women's transfer window is open across Europe. Here are the big deals and how we rate them.

ESPN - Jan. 8

NBA trade candidates: 70 players, broken into 11 tiers, who could be moved by Feb. 6 deadline

We're breaking down players who could be moved, from stars to salary filler

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

N.B.A. Greats Think He’s a Genius. Why Don’t More People Know Who He Is?

In a sport full of copycats, a former math teacher has become a college basketball coach unlike any other.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

The Secret Sauce to Fixing the N.B.A.’s Ratings Woes

Rivalries spark fireworks, and the league is desperate for a new one, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

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