Author: Soccerhuz
When Jarred Vanderbilt was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2023 as part of the deal that got rid of Russell Westbrook, he quickly became a fan favorite because of his hustle, especially defensively and on the boards. But his time with the Lakers, to a certain extent, has been marred by injuries. Last season, he missed the first several weeks of the schedule with a heel ailment. Then several weeks after returning, just when it looked like he was hitting his stride, he suffered a foot injury that kept him out for a full calendar year After…
A surprising early playoff exit has thrown the spotlight on the Los Angeles Lakers’ commitment to a comprehensive rebuild, igniting a spirited dialogue about what it truly means to be in championship form. With an unexpected first-round elimination, the Lakers find themselves at a crossroads. The abrupt exit has underscored a pivotal reality: success in the playoffs is not just about individual talent, but being in peak physical and mental condition as a cohesive unit. The setback has prompted an honest evaluation of the team’s current state, emphasizing the need for improved player conditioning and a renewed work ethic during…
Nikola Jokic has a good chance to win his fourth regular season MVP award going into these playoffs. Only five players in NBA history have accomplished this feat of winning four or more MVP awards: Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain and LeBron James. Despite Jokic potentially entering this elite list, Lou Williams, the former Lakers player, feels we need to hold off on ranking him as a Top-10 player of all time. In the latest episode of FanDuel’s ‘Run It Back’ show, Williams expressed his feelings on whether Jokic’s career will warrant his name in the same…
William Saliba has reacted to an announcement regarding his teammate Declan Rice just days before Arsenal face PSG. The Gunners are just one game away from reaching the Champions League final, with Mikel Arteta under pressure to win silverware with Arsenal, but they face an uphill battle at the Parc des Princes. Travelling to France on Wednesday, 7 May, the North London side will have to overcome a one-goal deficit, and Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg. Arteta certainly has Rice to thank for reaching the semi-finals this season, having scored two…
The Phoenix Suns have their new general manager in place, and with it comes the first crucial step in reshaping the franchise’s identity: finding the right head coach. As names begin to surface, it’s becoming clear the organization is leaning toward younger, first-time candidates to lead the way. Whether that’s the wisest strategy remains to be seen, but it is, at the very least, a departure from what’s come before. The Suns’ last two head coaches arrived with championship pedigrees, yet struggled to connect with this roster. The old-school, tough-love approach hasn’t resonated in Phoenix. This team needs a different…
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has criticised the state of stadiums in Italy, claiming that the country has ‘by far the worst infrastructure’ of the biggest nations in Europe, and has called upon the government to fix the ‘very bad’ situation. The UEFA chief spoke to SportMediaset ahead of the second leg of the Champions League semi-final between Inter and Barcelona in San Siro on Tuesday night, which is currently level at 3-3 after a thriller in the first leg last Wednesday. Among the topics of discussion for Ceferin in his interview was the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza and the failed bid…
Newcastle United are setting their sights on strengthening their defensive unit ahead of the summer transfer window and have made enquiries about AC Milan centre-back Fikayo Tomori, according to a report from Milan Live. The Magpies endured a shaky start to the current campaign but soon found their rhythm again under Eddie Howe. They managed to break their trophy drought by winning the Carabao Cup after beating Arne Slot’s Liverpool side in the final. The Toon Army are now focused on qualifying for the Champions League next season. Howe’s side are currently 4th in the Premier League, one point behind…
Federico Chiesa could well leave Liverpool before the start of next season, and AC Milan are apparently keen on signing him. As Calciomercato.com report, Chiesa will receive a Premier League winners’ medal as he reached the appearances required during the defeat to Chelsea on Sunday. Prior to that, he had managed just four appearances and 18 minutes in the league. Those numbers show that Arne Slot has not found anything close to a central role for the forward, who cost Liverpool €12m last summer. The decline therefore continues for the 27-year-old, who many presumed to be the Azzurri’s best player…
Massimo Ambrosini, like the rest of us, seemingly has no idea what is happening with the future of AC Milan and the direction the club wants to take. Hiring a new sporting director is certainly an exciting thing for Milan, however, there is a very large worry growing in the background about the situation. Put frankly, the Rossoneri have spent two months circling, and only one candidate remains an actual option. If the Diavolo land on Igli Tare, the Albanian is already at a disadvantage, considering the management was restructured for Giorgio Furlani to pick a different candidate. It is…
Rafael Leao was the star of the show for AC Milan – at least among outfield players – as he sparked a comeback win over Genoa. As La Gazzetta dello Sport recall, Leao was yellow carded in the closing stages of the win and that means he will serve a suspension on Friday in the league game against Bologna. Given what comes five days later, it might not be the worst thing in the world. Leao was cautioned last night for an unfair foul on Vitinha, but no one was upset. He won’t be there on Friday, but never mind.…