Hello Sports Talk Fans,
Looks like the free agent frenzy is still happening in the NBA. The NHL has died down since free agency started July 1st. NFL has no major news coming from it and the MLB is silent during the All Star Break. I have the latest break down on everything that happened in the NBA yesterday and latest NHL news.
First the only thing we know about whats happening in the NFL is that Drew Brees and the Saints still are no where close to finalizing a deal and I honestly don't see it happening by Monday. I think Brees may be in a new uniform next year, but that's for you to judge and decide.
The NHL is not so chaotic, there were only 2 major things I found necessary to report on. 1) Rick Nash has a trade list and not one Canadian team is on it. Looks like Vancouver is out of the running for a cup next year? Again your choice to decide on that one. 2) Shane Doan has a list of 16 team interested in him. He announced he is looking to cut that list down to about 4 or 5, but still is holding out on making a decision. I think the LA Kings may be cut from that list only because I do not believe they will need him. You decide on that too. Also make sure to comment with where you think Shane Doan will end up.
The NBA is where all the chaos is happening right now. Major news coming out yesterday that the Brooklyn Nets deal for Dwight Howard has fallen through. Honestly I don't think that he will ever get traded at this point. Nash was officially announced a Laker yesterday at his press conference. Will be interesting to see how the Lakers are next season. Look like Marcus Camby is heading to the Knicks for Toney Douglas, Josh Harrelson, Jerome Jordan, and future 2nd round draft picks. In a separate deal the Houston Rockets traded Kyle Lowery to Toronto for Gary Forbes and a future first round lottery pick. Dorell Wright went to the 76ers and Jarrett Jack went to the Warriors. Probably the biggest news to me is the Jeremy Lin will be staying in New York as a Knick and as a starter. I honestly thought he would be in Houston and even if he stayed a Knick I never thought he would start since they are trying to make a deal for Jason Kidd.
Thats it for the latest news on Sports Talk. Get your comments in about our two questions of the week and you could be featured on Friday's Blog.
Will the Los Angeles Angels trade Peter Bourjos?
Where will Shane Doan end up?
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Until Next Time,
Jordan
The Jazz made a Devin Harris deal, too. Hope that doesn't come back to bite them, but he never played his best for them, so the fans aren't going to miss him much.
ReplyDeleteLast year in the NHL, the teams seemed more even (parity)... this year it's stacking up to be more "stacked" teams. Maybe Doan should go to the Sharks, just to play where there are already pieces in place for a Championship run. Without him, they are already "good", he could be another good player on an already good team.
I think Houston lost a great player in Lowry, but maybe they still have more moves to make.
I think athletes in a contract signing situation should not ask for a raise if they already make millions because if they take less $$$ the management has more $ to spend to bring in quality teammates.
Don't get me going on MLS payroll differences!!!!!