Grading the Blockbuster N.B.A. Trade That No One Expected to Happen

Luka Doncic trade grades: Lakers get 'A+' as they solve future, why Mavs fail despite landing Anthony Davis

The Doncic-AD deal will shake up the NBA for years to come

CBS Sports - 1h

WNBA trade grades: Mercury add star power, Clark gets running mate

Friday's trade sends Satou Sabally to Phoenix, NaLyssa Smith to Dallas and Sophie Cunningham to the Fever.

ESPN - 3h

Lakers trade Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic in shocking NBA blockbuster with Mavericks and Jazz

Luka Doncic will be teaming up with LeBron James with this shocking deal days before the trade deadline

CBS Sports - 3h

Blockbuster 3-team trade sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavericks is official

ABC News - 6h

Grading the Blockbuster N.B.A. Trade That No One Expected to Happen

The Mavericks’ decision to trade a franchise player to the Lakers in exchange for a superstar rocked the N.B.A., a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 6h

Grading the trade: Who won the Luka Dončić-for-Anthony Davis swap?

For the Lakers, there is nothing but upside in swapping Davis for Dončić. For the Mavericks, the only way this trade is defensible is if Davis delivers a title this season.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Luka Doncic to the Lakers, Anthony Davis to the Mavs in blockbuster trade, AP source says

Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season.

NBC News - 9h

Lakers land Luka Dončić from Mavericks in blockbuster trade involving Anthony Davis

The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired star guard Luka Doncic in a stunning trade that sees Anthony Davis heading to the Dallas Mavericks, according to reports from ESPN.

CBS News - 14h

Mavs’ Luka Dončić headed to Lakers in blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis

Dončić and Davis switching teams in major swap Utah Jazz also reportedly involved in trade Luka Dončić led Dallas to the NBA finals last season. Anthony Davis won a championship with the Los ...

The Guardian - 15h

Blockbuster in the West! Lakers trade AD for Luka Dončić in shocking deal

LA beat the New York Knicks on Saturday, then made one of the most stunning swaps in NBA history by moving Anthony Davis for the Mavs' 25-year-old star.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

What Happened When an 11-Year-Old Found One of Sports’ Most Coveted Collectibles

“I was shocked”: A young fan described finding one of the most sought-after baseball cards in recent history.

The New York Times - 1d

Rangers Complete Blockbuster Trade With Canucks For J.T. Miller

Here are the full details of the deal that sends J.T. Miller To New York.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Bucks trade deadline preview: Could dealing Pat Connaughton clear the path for Khris Middleton blockbuster?

Milwaukee desperately wants to upgrade before the deadline but is strapped by second-apron issues

CBS Sports - 2d

How the Rantanen blockbuster happened, what's next for Avs, Canes, other contenders

Will he re-sign in Carolina after this season -- and if not, where else? And what will other contenders do to keep pace ahead of the March 7 deadline?

ESPN - 2d

Women’s Ashes: Australia v England one-off cricket Test, day one – as it happened

A joyous spell of legspin bowling from Alana King put Australia in control of the pink-ball Test at the MCG. Peter Warrington is first to let us know his thoughts on the Australia XI with concerns ...

The Guardian - 3d

Mercury to acquire Alyssa Thomas from Sun in blockbuster trade, per report

Thomas, who finished top five in MVP voting the last three seasons, has spent her entire career in Connecticut

CBS Sports - 4d

Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day one – as it happened

Usman Khawaja made serene unbeaten centuries as Australia reached 330 for 2 after winning the toss in Galle. Final XIs have been confirmed and it’s a case of ‘Come in spinner!’ as both sides plump ...

The Guardian - 4d

Jimmy Butler trade: How a blockbuster featuring Warriors and Julius Randle could make everyone happier

Jimmy to Golden State? Randle to Miami? Andrew Wiggins back to Minnesota? This trade is crazy enough to work

CBS Sports - 4d

5 N.B.A. Trade Proposals as the Deadline Action Heats Up

While the league’s eyes remain focused on Jimmy Butler and Miami, there are other stars that could be on the move soon.

The New York Times - 5d

Plum reportedly heads to Sparks and Loyd to Aces in WNBA blockbuster trade

All-Stars move teams as free agency looms Storm receive draft picks in three-team trade Kelsey Plum is headed to the Los Angeles Sparks as part of a three-way trade that will send Jewell Loyd to ...

The Guardian - 6d

Kelsey Plum traded to Sparks, Aces land Jewell Loyd in blockbuster three-team trade with Storm, per report

The Storm will now receive the No. 2 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft

CBS Sports - 6d

Three Teams Ready To Follow Avalanche, Trade Players No One Expects

Following a trade that sent Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes, who else might have an unexpected deal in the works?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 25

The N.B.A. Trade Deadline Is Almost Here, and Every Team Has a Path Forward

All 30 teams have the option to buy, sell or stand pat.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

Mikko Rantanen Blockbuster Trade Paves The Way For Rangers To Acquire J.T. Miller

The Rangers are now the heavy favorites to acquire J.T. Miller after the Hurricanes traded for Mikko Rantanen.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 25

Avalanche send Mikko Rantanen to Hurricanes, receive Martin Necas in blockbuster trade

Avalanche, Hurricanes and Blackhawks agree to massive three-team deal

CBS Sports - Jan. 25

Blackhawks Trade Taylor Hall To Carolina Hurricanes In Blockbuster Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Taylor Hall to the Carolina Hurricanes in a blockbuster deal.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 25

Gaming Hardware Was Always Expected To Struggle In 2024, But It Was Worse Than One Analyst Expected

Circana has shared new video game data that shows how challenging 2024 was for video game hardware. Total spending on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch devices in the US declined a gargantuan 25%, ...

GameSpot - Jan. 24

Storm Éowyn expected to be one of most dangerous on record in Ireland

People warned to stay at home, avoid the coast and charge up devices as widespread damage and outages expected. Ireland is bracing for what has been described as one of the most dangerous storms ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

The N.B.A. Stars Most Likely to Be Traded This Season

Jimmy Butler isn’t the only superstar who could be on the move within the next two weeks.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Jimmy Butler mock trades: Suns in position for blockbuster, but they'll need help from Bucks and others

Butler is getting closer and closer to Phoenix -- here's how a deal might look

CBS Sports - 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

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

‘Finally it’s happening. I know he’s still alive’: Families of Israeli hostages await nervously the return of their loved ones

The fate of captives held by Hamas is in the balance until they are finally swapped for Palestinian prisoners. For over a decade the world seemed to have forgotten Avera Mengistu.. An Israeli Jew ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

He Had One of the Rarest Trading Cards in the World. But Selling It Was Far From Easy.

It’s every collector’s dream to pull the biggest chase card from a newly released set. However, it does come with some baggage.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

California fires: LA fire crews make progress as officials expect ‘much-needed break’ from dangerous weather – as it happened

This blog is now closed. You can read our latest story here . ‘Running to danger’: incarcerated firefighters on LA frontlines Tell us about financial consequences you are facing LA mayor, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

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