Author: Soccerhuz
When the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Luka Doncic, they were hoping to make a deep postseason run despite not having a roster that was formed to their new superstar. Ultimately, their weaknesses got exposed in the postseason as they were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the first round. Doncic beat the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals the previous year while with the Dallas Mavericks, but he acknowledged that Anthony Edwards and Co. were the better team this time around after the Lakers’ loss. “I mean, obviously sadness,” Doncic said when asked how he was feeling…
German referee Felix Zwayer is set to officiate Arsenal’s crucial Champions League semi-final second leg meeting with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night, UEFA has confirmed. Mikel Arteta’s side go to the French capital having narrowly lost the Emirates Stadium first leg 1-0, so therefore require victory by at least two goals, or face a dreaded penalty shootout with a single goal victory, to advance to the final in Munich. Now, the club have learned that Zwayer will lead a team of officials watching over proceedings despite certain points of controversy in his career The 43-year-old is a highly experienced referee…
The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will forever be intertwined as trade partners after the Luka Doncic deal, but they may have another deal up their sleeves. ESPN insider Tim MacMahon believes that the Mavs and Lakers could make another deal this summer surrounding center Daniel Gafford. Let me throw one at you. This is pure hypothetical, me trying to be GM, figure out things that might make sense,” MacMahon told The Hoop Collective podcast h/t NBA Analysis Network writer Bergas Agung. “The Mavericks quietly sniffed around the value of Daniel Gafford before this deadline. It certainly would make…
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 in recent years. Chiesa has paid the price for competing with many top players for a spot in the team, as…
Sergio Conceicao praised AC Milan’s resilience in their 2-1 victory over Genoa. Despite trailing after Vitinha’s 61st-minute goal, Milan quickly responded. Rafael Leao’s deflected shot equalised the score, and an own goal by Genoa’s Morten Frendrup secured the win. Milan has earned 19 points from losing positions this season, more than any other Serie A team, showcasing their determination. Milan’s ability to bounce back highlights their collective strength. Conceicao noted, “We always try to improve. We work on individual and group levels. We work a lot.” His comments reflect the team’s dedication and belief in their training methods. The players’…
NBA great Toni Kukoc played during a time when international players were an afterthought. He was among the likes of Dino Radja and Drazen Petrovic who helped break the barrier in the 1990s. Now, there are dozens of foreign players dominating the league, including Luka Doncic “I see a little bit, but mostly when I played in Europe. That was the way I played,” Kukoc said in an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. “When I got to the Bulls obviously that position was more or less reserved for Scottie [Pippen]… But there were times when I would get the…
Jalen Green’s first-ever playoff series in the NBA certainly wasn’t a memorable one. Green struggled mightily against the Golden State Warriors, and that has led to suggestions that the Houston Rockets should part ways with him. Former NBA player Lou Williams, though, preached patience on Run It Back and compared his struggles to Kobe Bryant’s. “I’ve heard the talks about them moving him,” Williams said. “Only way you consider moving a guy like Jalen Green is if you have a real chance at going and getting a Ja Morant or a Kevin Durant. One of these guys that are an…
The Lakers are poised at a crossroads, contemplating a high-stakes move that could reshape their aspirations. Seeking a starting center with the potential to anchor a championship run, the team is eyeing an All-Star whose talents have long enchanted fans, despite a history marred by injury. Embracing such a move requires not only confidence in his ability when healthy but also a willingness to risk valuable depth for a potential generational A recent setback against a formidable rival underscored the critical need for size, physicality, and rebounding prowess. While guard play and wing contributions nearly balanced the contest, the opposition’s…
Barcelona will experience a summer of many movements, and coach Hansi Flick has already given the green light to an operation that could shape the future of the blaugrana midfield. The club is closely monitoring Frenkie de Jong’s contractual situation. The Dutchman hasn’t finalized his renewal, and if he ultimately doesn’t extend his contract, the sports management already knows who his replacement would be. The chosen one is a current AC Milan player and one of the great revelations of European soccer this season. The Dutch international player has established himself as a key pillar of the Rossoneri team, standing…
The Los Angeles Lakers made Rudy Gobert look like Wilt Chamberlain in an eventual Game 5 elimination clash on Wednesday. Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, has had an inconsistent playoff career. Although he’s one of the league’s best rim protectors and rebounders, his relative lack of mobility beyond the painted area has at times put a hard cap on his postseason usefulness. Teams with athletic, floor-spacing bigs — and/or teams with forwards who can play some small-ball center — have often been able to solve Gobert in the postseason. But the Lakers, who lacked even a serviceable…