Federal prosecutors have been investigating whether veteran NBA player Terry Rozier manipulated his performance as part of an illegal sports betting scheme. The inquiry into Rozier is part of a wider government probe into a sprawling ring of gamblers and poker players who have allegedly rigged games across the sports landscape, people familiar with the matter said. The same … [Read more...] about Federal prosecutors investigating whether Terry Rozier manipulated performance as part of illegal sports betting scheme
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Toronto looking for more than one first-rounder for Jakob Poeltl
However, Toronto is rumored to be seeking more than a first-round pick for Poeltl (and perhaps even two). It’s the kind of price the Lakers just wouldn’t pay for a player like him, likely requiring they trade Rui Hachimura and maybe two first-round picks for a center who, ultimately, plays the same position as Davis — only worse. … [Read more...] about Toronto looking for more than one first-rounder for Jakob Poeltl
Toronto looking for more than one first-rounder for Jakob Poeltl
However, Toronto is rumored to be seeking more than a first-round pick for Poeltl (and perhaps even two). It’s the kind of price the Lakers just wouldn’t pay for a player like him, likely requiring they trade Rui Hachimura and maybe two first-round picks for a center who, ultimately, plays the same position as Davis — only worse.Source: Los Angeles Times More on this … [Read more...] about Toronto looking for more than one first-rounder for Jakob Poeltl
Wolves, Raptors, Sixers interested in being facilitators in potential Jimmy Butler trade?
According to an NBA source familiar with the situation, multiple teams have been working on potential trade constructs that would work either in the moment or ahead of next Thursday’s 3 p.m. deadline. While indications until this latest suspension had been of a singular preferred landing spot of the Phoenix Suns by Butler, in part because of the belief the Suns would be willing … [Read more...] about Wolves, Raptors, Sixers interested in being facilitators in potential Jimmy Butler trade?