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Russell Westbrook Has DEMANDED To Be Traded..
Russell Westbrook Has DEMANDED To Be Traded.. Welcome back to The Sportest. According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, there is currently "no traction" on a Kyrie Irving-Russell Westbrook trade between the Nets and the Lakers. As a result of stalled negotiations, the Lakers are now searching elsewhere for backcourt reinforcements. Los Angeles is now "re-engaging" with the Pacers in order to discuss the possibility of acquiring Indiana shooting guard Buddy Hield. Hield, a six-year NBA veteran, averaged 15.6 points per game last year, which was a poor mark compared to his production in 2017–18. However, following a midseason move from Sacramento to Indiana, Hield's performance significantly improved, averaging 18.2 points per game and starting all 26 of his games. This isn't the first time the Lakers have tried to sign Hield. Before investing everything on Westbrook in a sensational trade with the Wizards last July, Los Angeles purportedly had a deal with Sacramento in place that would have made Hield a Laker. The $44 million ($A63m) albatross that was the Westbrook deal was instead assumed by the Lakers. #LosAngelesLakers #NBA #LakersDeal Related Videos: The Lakers Are In TROUBLE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld8TGBQcTag How The Lakers Ruined A Championship Team https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNBnSHPMDTg Eric Gordon? Buddy Hield? Who will the Lakers target this offseason https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rje5P0TD2lc Can a healthy LeBron James lead the Lakers to an NBA title? | This Just In https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTSWFcLKSik
Lakers, Nets 'Actively Engaged' on Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook Trade | Lakers Trade Rumors
#Lakers, Nets 'Actively Engaged' on #KyrieIrving, Russell Westbrook Trade | #LakersTradeRumors It appears that the idea of Kyrie Irving teaming up with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers is gaining traction. The Lakers and Brooklyn Nets are "actively engaged" in trade discussions centered around Irving and Russell Westbrook, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. "There's palpable optimism that an agreement can be struck between the two sides this offseason, but there remain a few hurdles, sources said," Haynes wrote. The two sides continue to talk about draft compensation, and the Nets want the Lakers to take Joe Harris in the deal, according to Haynes. Harris, who is recovering from ankle surgery, is owed $38.6 million over the next two years, and the Purple and Gold "have been disinclined to the inclusion of" the veteran, Haynes added. L.A. wants Seth Curry included in the deal instead. "The Nets are not expected to be rushed into a deal and will continue conversing the complex specifics with the Lakers on an Irving-Westbrook swap," Haynes wrote. The news comes after ESPN's Stephen A. Smith reported that Irving wanted to re-join James in L.A. "as soon as he possibly can" (h/t Adam Zagoria of NJ Advance Media. In addition, The Athletic's Jovan Buha and Sam Amick reported that Irving teaming up with James again is a real possibility. Amick, Alex Schiffer and Joe Vardon of The Athletic added that Irving was focused on joining the Lakers before opting in to his contract with the Nets for the 2022-23 season. So Z Nation, do you expect a deal between the Lakers and Nets will happen??? Comments down below 💭☑️ Like and Share my videos 👍🏼☑️ ✅ Subscribe to my channel ZSPN on YouTube ✅ ✅Help us continue to provide ZSPN coverage and SUBSCRIBE: http://youtube.com/c/ZSPNSports #ZSPN on Social Media: ☑️Like my page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZSPNSports ☑️Follow me on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/zspn_sports ☑️Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zspn_sports ☑️Check out my podcast, ZSPN, on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/7hRfH2WzMhoKzgFyftUz1l ☑️Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I60o3Wt-X421fEiJSjziA/join 💜GO LAKERS💛
Vicious Opening Leg Takes its Toll At Safari Rally Kenya
📺 Watch Safari Rally Kenya on Red Bull TV: https://win.gs/safarirally Kalle Rovanperä capitalised on team-mate Sébastien Ogier’s late misfortune to lead after Safari Rally Kenya’s vicious opening leg on Friday. Championship leader Rovanperä languished in 11th overall on Thursday evening after puncturing a tyre on the curtain-raising super special stage, but was immediately into the podium fight on Friday's sandy speed tests on the shores of the Great Rift Valley’s Lake Naivasha. Car-breaking roads and thick fesh-fesh sand punished crews as more than half of the FIA World Rally Championship field suffered some form of drama during the day, but Toyota Gazoo Racing’s GR Yaris cars performed well under the pressure. Defending Kenya winner Ogier picked up where he had left off on Thursday and led for the majority of the six stages. He was briefly overtaken by team-mate Elfyn Evans in the morning, but moved back in front in the afternoon’s opener when the Welshman suffered a soft rear tyre. Rovanperä lingered inside the leading trio and managed to bag three stage wins before seizing the top spot late in the day when his colleague stopped to change a wheel during the Kedong finale. The Finn was pleased to be carrying a 22.4sec buffer into Saturday’s monster leg despite having to sweep dust from the surface as the first car on the road. “I think we did a good job,” reflected Rovanperä. “The plan was to be fast and safe and we are in a good position now, but tomorrow will be very challenging. “I’ve never really experienced anything like this before. Last year we didn’t have this many soft sections of road, so that was something a bit new. “Of course, it’s always challenging here. There was still some [road] cleaning on the second pass, but other than that we have enjoyed the stages - except the last one - I think we all felt relieved to finish that,” he added. Evans remained Rovanperä’s nearest challenger, but he found it difficult to judge exactly how hard to push and what risks to take. He ended just 2.9sec clear of third-placed Ott Tänak, who denied Toyota an overnight podium lockout. Tänak started on the back foot when the gear lever of his Hyundai i20 N snapped during the first stage. Thanks to some quick-thinking, the Estonian carried out a makeshift repair, using the car’s spare wheel brace as a temporary shifter before going on to claim a brace of top-three times. Takamoto Katsuta was demoted from second to fourth overall in the final stage. The Toyota youngster slowed to pass a stricken Craig Breen - who retired his M-Sport Ford Puma with front right suspension damage - and eventually ended 1.3sec down on Tänak. Second in the championship Thierry Neuville also had a troublesome day with his Hyundai. The car briefly lost power after scooping up a cloud of dust on SS4, with Neuville also complaining of traction and drivability issues. He trailed the frontrunners by almost one-minute, ahead of Ogier, who was 1min 10.7sec further back. Last year, Ogier clawed back a similar deficit to take victory after breaking a suspension damper on Friday. Anything is still possible, although the Frenchman appeared to be visibly dejected back at the Naivasha service park. “Being so far behind, I can’t really say we are in the fight,” he said. “Of course, a lot of things can still happen, but it’s not the same fight when you are this far behind. I am pretty sure things will happen tomorrow, but it’s still frustrating.” Gus Greensmith was the only M-Sport Ford championship contender to finish the day, but he was almost 15 minutes off the pace after stopping to make stage-side repairs on Kedong 1. Sébastien Loeb’s Puma stopped with engine troubles on the way back to midday service and Adrien Fourmaux’s similar car also bowed out with a transmission-related failure. Leading positions after Friday: 1. K Rovanperä / J Halttunen FIN Toyota GR Yaris 1hr 20min 58.1sec 2. E Evans / S Martin GBR Toyota GR Yaris +22.4sec 3. O Tänak / M Järveoja ESP Hyundai i20 N +25.3sec 4. T Katsuta / A Johnston JPN Toyota GR Yaris +26.6sec 5. T Neuville / M Wydaeghe BEL Hyundai i20 N +57.5sec 6. S Ogier / B Veillas FRA Toyota GR Yaris +2min 8.2sec #wrc #safarirallykenya #safarirally ______ Experience the world of Red Bull Rally like you have never seen it before. With the best rallying videos on the web and original series, prepare for your “stoke factor” to be at an all time high. Subscribe to Red Bull Rally on Youtube: https://win.gs/SubToRedBullRally Get the FREE Red Bull TV apps for all your devices: http://onelink.to/yfbct7 Watch Red Bull TV: http://win.gs/WatchRBTV Check out https://redbull.com Red Bull Motorsports on Facebook: https://win.gs/RedBullMotorsportsFacebook Red Bull Motorsports on Instagram: https://win.gs/RedBullMotorsportsInstagram
Nike Kyrie Low 5 "community" Multi-color | Kyrie Irving Low 5
Kyrie Low 5 Community EP ₱6,595 Kyrie twists defenders into knots using his footwork and ball handling, creating the space he needs to make the play. Made for his quick, crafty game, the Kyrie Low 5 enables players who utilise their speed and multi-directional ability to stay in control, while taking advantage of the separation they create. This design is inspired by the shared goal NBA and WNBA stars have in bringing men's and women's basketball together. Glove-Like Fit The laces feed through interlocking bands in the forefoot. When you tighten the laces, they pull down to help keep your foot comfortably secure inside the shoe. Responsive Court Feel The full-length Cushlon midsole feels soft and smooth, while keeping you low to the ground and enhancing the sensation of court feel. A top-loaded Zoom Air unit under the ball of your foot responds to your force with a burst of returned energy at every step. Generative Traction Computer-generated outsole pattern lets you quickly accelerate, slow down and change direction, helping you feel in complete control of your movement. More Benefits This version is made for outdoor-court use with its extra-durable rubber outsole.Colour Shown: Multi-Colour/Multi-ColourStyle: DV2530-900 #nikeshoes #kyrie5low #kyrie
Babar Azam Latest Interview after 2nd Test Match | Pak vs Aus |
#BabarAzam #BabarAzamfamily #BabarBatting #NationalStadiumKarachi #AbdullahShafiqueInterview #AustraliaTeamINKarachi #AustraliaTeamReachedKarachi #PAKvAUS #PAKvAusPracticeVideo #AustraTeamReachedPindiStadium #AustraliaTeamStartedPractice #AusteaminPak #AustourtoPekistan #AusTeamnews #AustraliaTeaminPakistan PCB set to rename Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja says the decision to do so is due to financial reasons The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to change the name of Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium for "financial reasons", nearly 50 years after it was named after former Libyan president Muammar Gaddafi. PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja told ESPNcricinfo that the cricket board was in “advanced negotiations” with a number of sponsors. The highest bidder would win the right to have the stadium renamed after it. There have been a number of attempts in the past to change the name of the iconic stadium, but all of them were for political reasons, he said. “However, this one is purely financial,” Ramiz told the publication, adding that other stadiums in the country, including the National Stadium Karachi (NSK), could also be renamed. Shafique and Azam lead Pakistan fightback in second Test “We acquired the services of YouGov [a public opinion and data company] to estimate the brand worth of our stadia, and how much sponsorship deals would be worth,” Ramiz said. “That's not just true of the Gaddafi Stadium, but also the NSK and others. We've been working towards this for a while, and the response from sponsors has been satisfactory. Once we finalise a deal [for Lahore], the name Gaddafi will go completely with a sponsor's name replacing it.” It is worth noting that when the stadium was built in 1959, it was called Lahore Stadium. In 1974, on his visit to Lahore, Gaddafi delivered a speech at the Organization of Islamic Conference where he supported Pakistan's right to seek nuclear weapons. Following this, Pakistan's then-prime minister, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, changed the name of the premier cricket stadium to honour the Libyan leader. When Gaddafi was deposed, there were strong suggestions that Pakistani cricket would want to disassociate itself from him, but this did not gain any traction. Mitchell Starc Bowling to Smith Australia Cricket Team 2nd Practice in Pindi Australia Cricket Team Arrived Pakistan for Historic Series Azhar ali injured during practice session at Pindi Stadium Australia Team Started Training Australia cricket team lands in Pakistan for historic series Cricket: Australia arrive in Pakistan for first tour in 24 years Australian team begins first tour of the South Asian country in nearly quarter of a century amid tight security for their six-week stay. Australia’s cricket team has flown into Pakistan on their first tour of the country in nearly a quarter of a century – and into a security bubble that will envelop them throughout their six-week stay. They say they are again leaving nothing to chance, with nearly 4,000 police and military personnel guarding the team hotel in Islamabad and the cricket stadium in the nearby garrison city of Rawalpindi. The Australian men's cricket team has landed in Pakistan for the all-format series, scheduled to start from March 4. According to details, the Aussies reached Islamabad during the wee hours of Sunday morning via a special plane and were escorted to their hotel from the airport under tight security. After spending a day in isolation, the Kangaroos will be able to train from Monday. Meanwhile, Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins will do an on-arrival virtual presser at 10.00 a.m. It must be noted that the Australian squad is in Pakistan after a gap of 24 years. The last time they toured the country was back in 1998 under the leadership of Mark Taylor. three Tests, three ODIs and a T20I from March 4 to April 5. Rawalpindi will host the Test series opener and white-ball leg while Karachi and Lahore will host the second and third Test respectively. Schedule: 4-8 March – 1st Test, Rawalpindi 12-16 March – 2nd Test, Karachi 21-25 March – 3rd Test, Lahore 29 March – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi 31 March – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi 2 April – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi 5 April – one-off T20I, Rawalpindi 6 April - Departure #australianews #Australiatourtopakistan #PakvsAus #australia #australiainpakistan #CricketAustralia #australiacricketteamnew
2022 NBA Trades winners losers Simmons, Harden, Porzingis, Ibaka, Harrell and more
2:28 Philadelphia 76ers vs Brooklyn Nets who wins? 4:39 Porzingis Dinwiddie Mavericks vs Wizards 7:43 Celtics vs Spurs Derrick White, Josh Richardson 8:57 Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Daniel Theis 10:23 Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Clippers Ibaka Rodney Hood 12:38 Sacramento Kings vs Detroit Pistons 16:22 Phoenix Suns Torrey Craig Jalen Smith 17:02 Did James Jones...? 20:00 Toronto Raptors vs San Antonio Spurs 22:15 Orlando Magic Trailblazers Pelicans 24:00 Portland, Fire Your GM! 34:32 Kool's Big Winners- Who to look out for Sixers land Harden in exchange for Simmons 76ers get: James Harden, Paul Millsap Nets get: Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, 2022 first-round pick 2027 first-round pick Mavericks send Porzingis to Wizards Celtics acquire White from Spurs Theis returns to Celtics Bucks get Ibaka in 4-team trade Clippers get: Rodney Hood (via Milwaukee) Hornets acquire Harrell from Wizards Craig returns to Suns Suns deal for Aaron Holiday Raptors trade Dragic to Spurs Magic land Bol, Dozier from Celtics Jazz acquire Alexander-Walker in 3-team deal Thunder add Okpala in Heat trade Trail Blazers send McCollum to Pelicans Cavs acquire LeVert from Pacers Hawks trade Reddish to Knicks The biggest deal of 2022 happened just hours before the deadline when the Brooklyn Nets agreed to send James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons, a move that shakes up two major Eastern Conference contenders. The Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets had trade discussions centered around swapping Russell Westbrook for John Wall, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, with the deal stalling after the Rockets wanted further compensation. The Lakers also had traction on a three-team deal with the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks that would have involved trading guard Talen Horton-Tucker, but fell apart because of draft picks that would have needed to be included, sources told ESPN. Chris Paul was considered damaged goods when he was dealt from Houston to Oklahoma City. All the Point God did with the Thunder was up his value and turn himself into a wanted commodity. Enter Phoenix. They picked up Paul for Kelly Oubre Jr., Ricky Rubio, Jalen Lecque, Ty Jerome and a protected 2022 first-round pick. It worked out pretty well for Phoenix, as Paul led the Suns to the NBA Finals in his first year in the Valley. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33232253/nba-power-rankings-week-17-every-team-most-impactful-trade-five-seasons https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33057503/2022-nba-trade-deadline-latest-buzz-news-reports #nba #sports #basketball
Sixers Rumors: Luka Doncic Wants Ben Simmons? Kyrie Irving Trade? Dejounte Murray, Matisse Thybulle
76ers vs. Warriors highlights had fans very excited over the weekend, as Joel Embiid and Philadelphia picked up a crucial win over Golden State. Matisse Thybulle continued to show his worth locking down Stephen Curry - is he already among the NBA’s best defenders? Ben Simmons trade rumors continue to grow, as reports suggest he’d welcome a trade to the Spurs. Could Luka and the Mavericks be an option as well? What about a trade with the Nets including Kyrie Irving? 76ers Now host Chase Senior examines potential Ben Simmons trade options on today’s Sixers news and rumors video! Shams Charania also reported that there are several teams interested in a Ben Simmons trade as potential Ben Simmons destinations. If you think Matisse Thybulle is a top 5 NBA defender, then LIKE THIS VIDEO! When a Ben Simmons trade goes down, you better believe we’ll have a video! SUBSCRIBE and join the family here at Philadelphia 76ers Now: http://youtube.com/76ersTV?sub_confirmation=1 Does the win vs. the Warriors give you confidence moving forward? Type ‘Y’ for Yes or ‘N’ for No Believe it or not, Ben Simmons trade rumors have started to pick up in recent days. The San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets have all been included in reports tied to Ben Simmons. Luka Doncic reportedly would be open to playing with Simmons, while ESPN’s NBA Countdown crew suggested a Ben Simmons-Kyrie Irving trade would work for both sides. Shams Charania on Ben Simmons The 76ers are ramping up their efforts to spark multi-team trade scenarios to move Simmons, sources said, and a fresh pool of teams has emerged as potential destinations. The Knicks, Lakers, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Kings, acers and Cavaliers are among the teams interested in Simmons, sources said, although it’s unclear how much traction Philadelphia truly has on any move. Who’s your favorite Ben Simmons trade target? Let us know in the comments! HOLIDAY SHOPPING ALERT! Still looking for the perfect gift for somebody? How about this SWAGGY Sixers hoodie? It’s available for for 50 PERCENT OFF if you use our think thanks to Fanatics: http://chatsports.com/76Hoodie Philadelphia 76ers News & Rumors today: - Matisse Thybulle shuts down Stephen Curry - Ben Simmons trade latest Follow Chase Senior on social media and let him know your ideal Ben Simmons trade package! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chase_Senior Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chase_senior/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChaseSeniorChatSports We also touched on recent reports on the Blazers reportedly not trading Damian Lillard when it broke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yy3aLOQ7PYI #76ers #SixersRumors #SixersTradeRumors #CSFAN2021
USA vs France: Who Are You Taking?
The United States takes on France tonight in Men's Olympic Basketball. The USA has definitely gained traction since earlier games, so they are heading in as the favorites. Let us know in the comments who you're taking, and as always don't forget to subscribe! #OlympicBasketball #USAvsFrance United States vs. France – Olympic Men’s Basketball Pick for August 6: https://www.thesportsgeek.com/basketball/united-states-vs-france-olympics-08-06-2021/ Betting Guide for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics: https://www.thesportsgeek.com/sports-betting/olympics/ 2021 Best Tokyo Olympic Betting Sites: https://www.thesportsgeek.com/sportsbooks/olympics/ Olympic Men’s Basketball Draw Revealed, Team USA Faces Spain in Quarterfinals: https://www.thesportsgeek.com/news/olympic-mens-basketball-draw-revealed-team-usa-faces-spain-in-quarterfinals/ Our Website - https://www.thesportsgeek.com/ Free Picks! - https://www.thesportsgeek.com/picks/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheSports_Geek Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheSportsGeekPage/