Author: Soccerhuz
Normally, NBA teams do whatever it takes to retain a player with generational talent. At the very least, both parties agree on a rookie contract extension. But that wasn’t the case with Shaquille O’Neal, who signed with the Los Angeles Lakers once his rookie deal with the Orlando Magic was up. According to former Magic star Penny Hardaway, the involvement of Hollywood celebrities was the reason for O’Neal moving to LA. The Magic drafted O’Neal with the first overall pick in the 1992 NBA Draft. He quickly emerged as a superstar in the league despite his youthful age. In 1995,…
Alexis Saelemaekers’ future has been heavily discussed in recent months, but it seems he is no closer to an exit from AC Milan. Since the Belgian winger’s season took off, there have been very few suggestions that Milan could bring him back to the club as an option. Instead, the situation has always seemed like a stopping point for a move away. However, Roma are not willing to let the winger go that easily and have continued to press the Rossoneri for some information on his permanent move – considering nothing was actually inserted into the initial deal. Numerous proposals…
AC Milan will probably hire a new head coach this summer, and Cesc Fabregas is a contender for the job it seems. There are several rumours flying around at present, but the idea of Fabregas moving to Milan is one that has stuck, and even led to the Spaniard not answering questions about the job in press conferences recently. However, reports seemed to rule the coach out of contention with him happy to stay with his current club. There seems to be a slight chance that things change though, as Carlo Pellegatti has stated that the former midfielder ‘would’ manage…
AC Milan suddenly find themselves in Champions League territory, having won three games on the trot in the league. However, as the race remains more or less impossible, there is a lot of regret. Yesterday’s win against Bologna was the fourth consecutive one for Milan, three of those in the league, and there’s no doubt that Sergio Conceicao’s men have found form. It’s a little late, though, as the Champions League race remains incredibly tough. While fourth place is currently just three points away, most of the teams above have a game in hand and should thus extend the gap.…
Santiago Gimenez arrived at AC Milan with the hope of leading the Rossoneri back into the Champions League. However, things have not gone that way. The first few months of Gimenez’s Milan career have certainly been tough. Whether that is for the Mexican striker or for the club itself – things have been really challenging, but neither has given up on the other. Despite experiencing a drought, the Mexican now is in scintillating form, scoring three times in his last four games whilst assisting in another, proving he is still the goal threat that the Diavolo bought him to be.…
AC Milan are staring at two fates currently. A year with European football and a year without. In both situations though, they are hardly winning. After the year that Milan have had, there can be no qualms about getting into Europe via the Coppa Italia. It is, to many, a miracle that the Rossoneri have actually found themselves in a position to challenge for any silverware, let alone a double. However, here we are. In the past few months, hope has been on the rise again, thanks to Sergio Conceicao’s revival of this team, and even the Champions League cannot…
From nowhere, AC Milan are in a position where they could still get Champions League football, but how can it happen? A road to salvation was always seen as winning the Coppa Italia, but there is still a minuscule chance that Milan can hear the Champions League anthem at San Siro next season – something which would be huge for their year. Financially, it would be massive, but the biggest impact would be on the fanbase, who would have something to show for this season. A sign that the Rossoneri still have life, and maybe even an inevitability for playing…
Mavericks’ Quest for Redemption in the Draft Lottery The Dallas Mavericks find themselves at a crossroads, grappling with the aftermath of a tumultuous season marked by disappointment and unexpected change. For the second time in three years, they will be absent from the NBA playoffs, a stark contrast to their thrilling run to the Finals just a season prior. As the team prepares for the NBA Draft Lottery, the stakes could not be higher, with their aspirations hinging on a mere flicker of hope. Slim Chances in the Draft Lottery The Mavericks enter the Draft Lottery with a daunting 1.8%…
The Los Angeles Lakers were bounced out of the first round of the playoffs despite having a trio of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves. While everything worked out great for the Lakers initially, after the Doncic trade from Anthony Davis, the playoffs are a different type of ball game altogether. A team needs defense, shooting, and bench production in the postseason to have any kind of success in the playoffs, and Lakers did not have any of that. Apart from Doncic and James, every other Laker that played did not produce consistently enough, and that cost them the…
Luka Doncic had the most emotional season of his career this past year as he was shockingly traded from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that shook the NBA to its core. Doncic was expected to spend his entire career in Dallas, but the team inexplicably dealt him to Los Angeles due to concerns over his conditioning and commitment to defense. Although Doncic was shaken up by the trade, he showed his dedication to the Lakers by helping lead them to the third seed in the Western Conference. Adding a player of Doncic’s caliber fundamentally changed…