Author: Soccerhuz
The Dallas Mavericks shouldn’t have traded Luka Dončić. Let’s get that out of the way from the start. The best thing the Mavericks could have done at the 2025 trade deadline was keep the player that took them to the 2024 NBA Finals. If they were going to trade Dončić no matter what, they shouldn’t have sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers. Aside from saving the NBA’s most dangerous market and organization from the purgatory it was headed toward, the Lakers simply didn’t have the best trade package to offer. In the moment, I wrote about five other teams…
In many ways Hauge lived a fairytale, as he travelled with Bodo/Glimt for a Europa League qualifier against Milan during the 2020 summer transfer window and got a goal and an assist at San Siro. We reported at the time that Milan were impressed by what they saw after having also scouted him previously, and that a bid would be submitted. One week later, the winger joined Milan for €5m, penning a five-year contract. He certainly made a mark in the minutes he was given but ultimately struggled for consistent playing time under Stefano Pioli due to the presence of…
Dodo was among the most impressive players on the field as he terrorised Theo Hernandez down Fiorentina’s right flank. He regularly surged past opponents with his speed and dribbling ability, and was so close to scoring a brilliant winner with a volley late on, but was narrowly offside. As Calciomercato.com write, in his performance against Milan at San Siro he gave vibes of ‘the prime version of Maicon’, showing the growth he has made in terms of ability but also mentality. His contract with La Viola will expire in 2027, but the negotiations for a renewal are still blocked. The…
According to this morning’s edition of Il Messaggero (via MilanNews), Tavares’ latest muscle injury this season has frustrated Lazio owner Claudio Lotito and the management. They are now seriously considering the possibility of putting him on the market in the summer. First they will buy him permanently from Arsenal, then they will proceed with listening to possible offers starting from the rather important stipulation that the Gunners will be entitled to 40% of the proceeds from a future resale. Lazio will set a €40m asking price knowing that Inter, Milan and Juventus have shown appreciation towards him in recent weeks,…
The Los Angeles Lakers are peaking at the right time—and Luka Doncic believes he knows why. After a rocky start to the season, the Lakers have transformed into one of the hottest teams in the league. Since hovering around the .500 mark in early December, Los Angeles has surged into playoff contention, winning key games behind dominant performances from their new-look roster. The latest statement came in a 126–99 blowout win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team that currently has the best record in the league. Doncic poured in 30 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and added six assists in…
An electrifying blend of on-court brilliance and off-court controversy now defines Ja Morant’s legacy, even as the Memphis Grizzlies battle a fierce playoff pursuit. Early Signs of Discord The trajectory of Morant’s career took an unsettling turn during the 2021–22 season. A now-deleted tweet, which many interpreted as a chilling threat, cast a long shadow over his burgeoning reputation as one of the league’s most dynamic young talents. This early misstep set a precedent; what began as an ambiguous message soon evolved into a pattern of behavior that would significantly impact his public image. Incidents Off the Court In the…
The Memphis Grizzlies have hit a bit of a late-season rough patch. Losers of seven of their last 10, the Grizzlies, who currently sit in eighth place but are in a virtual tie for the sixth spot, which would mean avoiding having to participate in the NBA play-in tournament, are struggling to keep pace with some of their Western Conference competition. Memphis’ 110-108 win over the Miami Heat on Thursday was its first win in its last five games, and the team received some bad news on Saturday about the hero from that victory—star point guard Ja Morant, who hit…
The Playoffs are almost here, and the West is still undecided! Packed, fun, and it is all wild in the West right now! The race for the postseason has never been this hot. Reason? There’s not much gap between the top eight teams in the Western Conference. So, a lot could change before the season’s finale. Among the teams aiming for a precious playoff spot are the Memphis Grizzlies. Ja Morant and Co. did hit a rough patch after they parted ways with their head coach, Taylor Jenkins. However, they seem to have come out of that pain now, as…
A crucial absence on a pivotal night has sent ripples through the team’s campaign, as the sudden unavailability of a cornerstone player looms large in a pressing matchup. Critical Absence and Its Implications A seasoned presence on the court has been sidelined due to a nagging back injury, a setback that comes at a time when every game carries immense significance. This player’s durability has long been a linchpin for the team, having contributed consistently through an impressive 25-game streak with averages of 21 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. His sidelining, marked as his first absence since mid-February, not…
The NBA hasn’t seen many centers better than Alonzo Mourning in his prime. Mourning, a seven-time NBA All-Star, won the Defensive Player of the Year award twice in back-to-back years (1999, 2000). He’d be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2014 as recognition of his incredible NBA career. The Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets legend has played alongside some incredible names over his career. He was asked to name his five favorite by Udonis Haslem in a recent appearance on ‘The OGs.’ There are plenty of elite teammates Mourning had who weren’t mentioned here. His one-year stint…