Author: Soccerhuz
21-time All-Star Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James had a solid individual showing against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a doomed five-game first round playoff series loss, but the 6-foot-9 superstar has a big decision to make this summer after coming up short in the first round for the second straight season. L.A. fell to Minnesota in Wednesday’s series-ending Game 5, 103-96, at Crypto.com Arena. In the five games, James averaged 40.8 minutes a night. And it was clear that he was feeling every second of that heavy load by the fourth quarters of those contests, when the 40-year-old often…
The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t good enough to win an NBA championship anytime soon, but that won’t stop American sports bettors from bellying up and betting LeBron James and Luka Dončić to reach the promised land. James looks every bit of 40 years old, Dončić struggles defensively and there’s no “big” that played meaningful minutes in the Lakers’ first-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Historically, James has mortgaged the future to win now, but Los Angeles has already done that. Outside of Dalton Knecht, there are no young prospects to improve via the trading block, and it’s highly doubtful James…
One of the most frequent names surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers in trade rumors and chatter within recent months, even dating back to last offseason, has revolved around their chances at acquiring Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. Kessler, the Jazz’s third-year big man and defensive anchor, is coming off the best season of his career at just 23 years old, and for a Lakers team desperately coveting a starting-caliber, defensive-focused center, it’s easy to see how Los Angeles could value him in their lineup, and could even be willing to pay a steep price to do so. However, based on…
Roma are yet to appoint the new head coach. With only four games left in the season, the Giallorossi are exploring different options for Ranieri’s successor. Among the various options are the likes of Pioli, Fabregas and Farioli. However, according to Il Messaggero, Friedkin have their own preference in Massimiliano Allegri. The former Juventus coach is still without a team and continues to be a profile that the Friedkin are very keen on. Roma are thus evaluating the Tuscan manager who would bring a lot of Serie A experience to the Italian capital.
AS Roma are all set to host Fiorentina in the match week 35 of the Serie A 2024-25 season. The Italian league will see the intense contest between the two sides taking place at the Stadio Olimpico. AS Roma have not been able to produce the best results in the Serie A this season. They are currently in the sixth spot and are aiming to secure a UEFA Champions League spot for the next season. Roma still have a chance to get to the top of the Italian league, but they will have to win all of their remaining matches,…
Although LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers added a game-changing asset to their roster midseason (Luka Doncic), their inability to match up well with the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team with a viable big man, resulted in a championship-less postseason. James may have been disappointed in Los Angeles’ discouraging end to the year, but that didn’t prevent him from making a major announcement about his son, Bronny. “Number one, for sure, that’s easy, it’s not even close,” James told reporters on Thursday when asked where playing with his son ranks on his NBA accomplishment list. “To be able to play…
The Los Angeles Lakers are contemplating a significant roster adjustment by potentially trading Austin Reaves to acquire Rudy Gobert from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Following the addition of Luka Dončić, Reaves’ effectiveness may diminish, leading to questions about his fit with the team. The Lakers are in dire need of a shot-blocking center after their early playoff exit, and Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, could provide the physical presence required alongside Dončić and LeBron James. A trade package is being discussed that would include Reaves and expiring contracts to facilitate the deal. By the Numbers Rudy Gobert averaged…
The Los Angeles Lakers have a massive summer in front of them after their season ended on Wednesday night at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. L.A., who entered this series as the favorites, was beaten down by a much more physical, athletic, and younger team across the board. The early exit and the outcome certainly weren’t what many had envisioned. However, the page has now turned, and per usual, all eyes will be on Lakers superstar LeBron James. For what feels like a long time, the discussion surrounding James is whether he will retire or give it another go.…
Emerson Royal returned to full training on Friday after over three months out, and he hopes to change what seems like a sealed fate. As MilanNews write, Emerson had been out since the Champions League match on January 22 at San Siro against Girona, when he was forced to leave the pitch in dismay after just a few minutes from the kick-off due to a muscle tear. That was 100 days ago, and now the healing process is complete. The present and future The full-back, who arrived last summer from Tottenham for around €15m plus bonuses after months of negotiations…
Sergio Conceicao wants to leave AC Milan in the best possible way, and is managing resources carefully ahead of the Coppa Italia final. As Corriere dello Sport (via MilanNews) reports this morning, Milan have reached a point in the season where the league can no longer offer anything other than a miserable ninth place, barring late collapses from teams above. Therefore, it is right that the Rossoneri and Conceicao in particular are concentrating on the Coppa Italia final scheduled for May 14 in Rome against Bologna. The idea, the intention, the dream is obviously to raise to the sky a…