England coach Brendon McCullum has hit back at accusations of a drinking culture within the national side, labelling the criticism of his team a “pile-on”.
Koby Altman releases statement after Cavs blockbuster Darius Garland for James Harden trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers have made their deal with the Los Angeles Clippers official. James Harden is heading to Cleveland, Darius Garland to Los Angeles.
Cavs’ president of basketball operations, Koby Altman, released a statement about the shocking trade. First, he spoke about trading for Harden:
“James Harden has cemented himself as an all-time great in this league and he adds another elite playmaker and All-NBA talent to our roster. We’re excited about the impact he will have on our group and our championship aspirations. His presence will elevate our offense, create opportunities for teammates, and bring valuable playoff experience at both ends of the floor.”
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It’s easy to see the upside with Harden, but there’s an incredible risk in trading away a home-grown former All-Star who is a decade younger in the process.
Altman said this about moving Garland:
“At the same time, we deeply appreciate what Darius Garland has meant to this franchise and the city of Cleveland. Over the past seven seasons, Darius grew into an All-Star, a leader, and the heartbeat of our team. This decision was not made lightly, as Darius consistently represented the Cavaliers and our community with grace and joy that resonated with his teammates and our fans, both at Rocket Arena and across the NBA. We are incredibly grateful for everything he has given this organization. The difficulty of this trade reflects the utmost respect we have for him, and we wish him nothing but success as he begins the next chapter of his career with the Los Angeles Clippers.”
This trade was made with the hopes of the Cavs being better prepared for the playoffs in a wide-open Eastern Conference. We’ll see if that gamble pays off in the spring.
Stuttgart defeats Holstein Kiel 3-0 to reach German Cup semifinals
KIEL, Germany (AP) — Defending champion Stuttgart defeated second-division club Holstein Kiel 3-0 Wednesday to reach the German Cup semifinals.
Deniz Undav broke the deadlock for the visitors in the 56th minute, then Chris Fuhrich added to the lead in the 89th and Atakan Karazor closed the scoring three minutes into stoppage time.
Stuttgart won its fourth German Cup title last season, beating third-division team Arminia Bielefeld in the final.
Holstein Kiel was playing in the quarterfinals for the first time since reaching the last four in 2020-21.
On Tuesday, Bayer Leverkusen advanced to the last four for the third straight season by beating St. Pauli 3-0.
The other two quarterfinals will be played next week — second-tier Hertha Berlin faces Freiburg and Bayern Munich takes on Leipzig.
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Tarik Skubal goes to arbitration with Tigers, asking for record $32 million instead of $19 million
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal went to a record-setting salary arbitration hearing Wednesday, with the left-hander asking for $32 million and the Detroit Tigers offering $19 million.
A decision by Jeanne Charles, Walt De Treux and Allen Ponak is expected Thursday.
Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has the highest salary in an arbitration case decided by a panel, winning at $19.9 million in 2024 in a case decided by Charles, De Treux and Scott Buchheit.
Colorado third baseman Nolan Arenado submitted a record request of $30 million in 2019, then agreed to a $260 million, eight-year contract without a hearing.
Juan Soto’s $31 million contract with the New York Yankees in 2024 is the largest one-year deal for an arbitration-eligible player. David Price has the highest negotiated salary in a one-year contract for an arbitration-eligible pitcher, a $19.75 million agreement with Detroit in 2015.
A two-time All-Star, the 29-year-old Skubal will be eligible for free agency after the World Series. He is 54-37 with a 3.08 ERA in six major league seasons.
Skubal was 13-6 with an AL-best 2.21 ERA in 31 starts last year, striking out 241 and walking 33 in 195 1/3 innings while earning $10.5 million. His 0.891 WHIP topped qualified pitchers.
Players have won both decisions thus far. Right-hander Kyle Bradish was awarded $3.55 million instead of the Baltimore Orioles’ offer of $2,875,000, and catcher Yainer Diaz received $4.5 million instead of the Houston Astros’ $3 million proposal.
Three cases have been argued with decisions withheld so as not to impact other players in arbitration: Toronto left-hander Eric Lauer ($5.75 million vs. $4.4 million), Atlanta left-hander Dylan Lee ($2.2 million vs. $2 million) and Tampa Bay right-hander Edwin Uceta ($1,525,000 vs. $1.2 million).
Seven players remain scheduled for hearings, which run through Feb. 13: Baltimore left-hander Keegan Akin ($3,375,000 vs. $2,975,000), Cincinnati right-hander Graham Ashcraft ($1.75 million vs. $1.25 million), Kansas City left-hander Kris Bubic ($6.15 million vs. $5.15 million), Milwaukee catcher Willson Contreras ($9.9 million vs. $8.55 million), Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers ($2,925,000 vs. $2,625,000), Miami right-hander Calvin Faucher ($2.05 million vs. $1.8 million) and Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson ($6.8 million vs $6.55 million).
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Coby White, Collin Sexton in 3-team trade with Hornets, Bulls, Thunder
Two Eastern Conference franchises trying to emerge from NBA play-in status are exchanging valuable backcourt pieces in a multi-team move involving the defending NBA champions ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline.
The Chicago Bulls are trading guards Coby White and Mike Conley to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Collin Sexton, forward Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks, according to an ESPN report on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The three-team trade also includes multiple transactions after the Bulls acquired Conley in a Feb. 3 deal with the Timberwolves and Dieng came to the Hornets via the Oklahoma City Thunder. Mason Plumlee will go from Charlotte to the Thunder.
White, 25, is slated to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and joins the Hornets as they've surged to seven-straight wins behind a nucleus featuring rookie Kon Knueppel, LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller. White is averaging 18.6 points, 4.7 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game in his seventh season since the Bulls drafted him with the No. 7 overall pick in 2019.
Sexton was Charlotte's leading scorer off the bench this season and will also be an unrestricted free agent after this season. He is averaging 14.2 points and 3.7 assists per game. Conley and Plumlee could be candidates to be waived by their new teams with both on expiring contracts. Dieng will also be a restricted free agent after this season.
Coby White, Collin Sexton 3-team trade details
- Bulls get: Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, 3 second-round picks
- Hornets get: Coby White, Mike Conley
- Thunder get: Mason Plumlee
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA trade deadline: Coby White, Collin Sexton traded in 3-team deal
Nets’ Cam Thomas ruled out vs. Magic for personal reasons ahead of NBA trade deadline
The Nets have ruled out guard Cam Thomas for Thursday’s game against the Magic due to personal reasons.
Curious timing, considering Thomas has been mentioned in trade rumors dating back to last year, when a contract extension was not agreed on.
Thomas did not make the trip to Orlando with his team as the basketball world awaits whether Brooklyn will trade the guard ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.
The Nets drafted Thomas with the No. 27 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft and he gradually became a proficient scorer. After averaging 8.5 and 10.6 points per game in his first two seasons, Thomas took a major jump in the 2023-24 season when he became a regular starter for the Nets.
Across 66 games (51 starts), Thomas averaged 22.5 points and 2.9 assists while averaging 31 minutes a game.
The next season, Thomas was on track to have similar numbers, but suffered a number of injuries. He appeared in just 25 games (23 starts) but averaged a career high 24 points across 31 minutes.
This season, Thomas has played just 24 games with the Nets, averaging 24 minutes and 15.6 points on 40 percent shooting.
In the Nets’ loss to the Lakers on Tuesday, Thomas scored eight points on 3-of-7 shooting and dished two assists across 23 minutes.
If the Nets were to move Thomas, it would be another deal ahead of the trade deadline for GM Sean Marks after they acquired guard Ochai Agbaji and a second-round pick from the Raptors in a three-team trade that involved the Los Angeles Clippers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out past All-Star break with abdominal strain; Thunder trade for Jared McCain
Shai Gilgous-Alexander, the reigning NBA MVP and current frontrunner to go back-to-back with that award, will be out through at least the All-Star break with an abdominal strain, the team announced Wednesday.
SGA will be re-evaluated after the break. He suffered the injury in the Thunder's win over the Magic.
Gilgeous-Alexander being out for the All-Star Game means Commissioner Adam Silver will get to pick his replacement on the World Team for the game on Feb. 15 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
SGA's injury comes as backup point guard Ajay Mitchell is also out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs with a hip injury (he was out for the Orlando game as well).
The Thunder have been hit with injuries of late, and Wednesday against the Spurs will also be without Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort and Alex Caruso. That said, OKC has a comfortable six-game lead over San Antonio for the No. 1 seed in the West.
Oklahoma City has some guard help coming, trading for the 76ers second-year player Jared McCain.
The Thunder are sending the Rockets' first-round pick this year (likely in the mid-20s) and three second-round picks for the promising shooting guard with a large social media following. Oklahoma City creates the roster spot by trading Ousmane Dieng to Charlotte for Mason Plumlee, then the Thunder will waive Plumlee.
This is a great pickup for the Thunder. McCain was the early frontrunner for Rookie of the Year last season until injuries derailed that, sidelining him for the season. He still hasn't been right this season, but in recent weeks, he has looked more like himself and started to find his form. McCain averaged 15.3 points in the 23 games he played pre-injury last season. He recently scored 17 against the Bucks and 12 against the Pelicans, but for the season is averaging 6.6 per game in limited minutes.
For a Thunder team that has some hard financial decisions coming — Holmgren and Williams max extensions kick in next season, Isaiah Hartenstein and Lu Dort are extension-eligible this summer, and Mitchell will be in 2027 — finding good players on rookie contracts who can contribute will be critical. McCain can be that guy.
Cavs salary dump Lonzo Ball to Jazz
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly trading point guard Lonzo Ball to the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Cleveland will be parting with their two remaining second-round picks to complete the deal. They have no more left available to trade.
Ball was acquired this past summer from the Chicago Bulls for Isaac Okoro, a move that has not hit its intended target on Cleveland’s roster.
Ball’s short tenure in the wine and gold will be largely remembered as a disappointment. Despite actually managing to stay relatively healthy, the on-court product was far from expected. He shot exceedingly poorly, 30.1% from the floor and 27.2% from three-point territory, while not being able to make the defensive, playmaking, and rebounding gains make up for it. Ball’s effective field goal percentage is the second-worst in the league for wings per Cleaning the Glass.
As if the writing was not already on the wall when Craig Porter Jr. passed Ball on the depth chart months ago, the Cavs recently acquired point guard Dennis Schroeder from the Sacramento Kings. While not as defensive or playmaking-savvy as Ball, Schroeder can shoot the basketball, get an offense situated, and play off the ball next to either Donovan Mitchell or James Harden. Keon Ellis, whom the Cavs also acquired from the Kings, will slot in as the best backcourt defender as well — filling a role Ball was expected to occupy.
Ball is effectively an expiring salary, as his $10 million due next season is a team option that will almost certainly not be picked up by the Jazz. This move gets the Cavs closer to being out of the second apron, opens up a standard roster slot for Nae’Qwan Tomlin, and gives them the flexibility for a bigger trade at the deadline if they wanted to go that route.
Clippers trade Chris Paul to Raptors, but he could change teams again
Chris Paul's final NBA season is being re-routed north of the border, with another stop potentially on the way.
The 40-year-old point guard was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors as part of a multi-team deal ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline, ESPN reported on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Paul will go to the Raptors, while forward Ochai Agbaji and a 2032 second-round pick will move from Toronto to the Brooklyn Nets in the transaction.
But the State Farm pitchman might not be there for long, according to multiplereports. It's still unclear if Paul will actually report to Toronto, be included in another trade or be waived by the Raptors in the coming days. What jersey he'll be wearing for his final NBA game will remain an ongoing subplot.
Paul signed a one-year, $3.6-million contract to return to the Clippers this past offseason and then later announced this would be his final NBA season. The Clippers then shocked the NBA in December when they sent Paul home in the wee hours of the night in the middle of a road trip as the team struggled early on this season. General Manager Lawrence Frank and coach Tyronn Lue made clear the organization intended to part ways with one of the greatest players in franchise history as reports emerged about friction involving Paul's leadership style inside the team's locker room.
Paul could be a veteran presence on the bench for an emerging Raptors roster led by multi-faceted forwards Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, which is readying for a postseason run after emerging as one of the pleasant surprises in the Eastern Conference this year. The Raptors would become the eighth NBA team of Paul's decorated career. He was averaging a career-low 2.9 points and 3.3 assists in 14.3 minutes over 16 games this season with the Clippers.
Agbaji is set to be a restricted free agent this offseason after being selected with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and will get a chance to prove himself to potential suitors with the rebuilding Nets. He was initially traded to the Raptors in 2024 and saw his playing time drop significantly this season.
Chris Paul trade details
- Raptors get: Chris Paul
- Nets get: Ochai Agbaji, 2032 second-round pick (Toronto), cash
- Clippers get: Extra roster spot, salary cap/luxury tax savings
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA trade deadline: Clippers send Chris Paul to Raptors in final season
Brooklyn Nets acquire Ochai Agbaji, second rounder, cash in multi-team deal
In a three-team deal, involving the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers announced Wednesday afternoon, the Nets acquired 6’5” shooting guard Ochai Agbaji, a 2022 lottery pick; and a 2032 second round pick from the Raptors plus $3.5 million in cash considerations from the Los Angeles Clippers. all essentially for nothing.
In return, Brooklyn sent the Clippers their draft rights to Vanja Markinovic, a 29-year-old Serbian shooting guard who the Nets acquired as part of the 2023 Kevin Durant trade with the Phoenix Suns. He was not seen as an NBA prospect even before he injured his knee last week, ending his season in Serbia. Also in the deal announced , the Raptors obtained Chris Paul from the Clippers. He is expected to be waived, freeing him up to sign with any team other than LAC.
Shams Charania was first with the news…
Moreover, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the Nets are not near done. “Brooklyn, I expect to be in multiple deals in the next 24 hours.” he said on ESPN following the Shams tweet.
Ogbaji is in the final year of his rookie deal which will pay him $6.4 million. A 6’5” 25-year-old, Milwaukee native was taken at No. 14 in 2022 after starring at the University of Kansas with Nets forward Jalen Wilson. Agbaji was named a consensus first-team All-American and voted the Big 12 Player of the Year in 2022. He led the Jayhawks to a national championship and was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player.
He was drafted originally by the Cleveland Cavaliers as a 3-and-D prospect. However, he was traded to the Utah Jazz that September before playing a regular-season game in Cleveland then later traded to the Toronto Raptors in February 2024.
In 243 NBA games, 108 starts, Agbaji has averaged 7.3 points on 45/34/75 shooting splits. His best year was two years ago when in 64 games, he averaged 10.4 points on 50/40/71 shooting splits and a registered 1.0 “stocks,” aka steals and blocks.
His acquisition, once completed, will put the Nets roster at 16 players requiring them to cut someone before game time in Orlando Thursday.
Yossi Gozlan of capsheets.com and the Third Apron podcast laid out the Nets current salary cap and draft assets situation…
The actual configuration of the deal may be subject to some tweaks, however, added Bobby Marks…
In other words they can either absorb Agbaji into their league-high $15.3 million in cap space and still have $8.9 million left. However, if in other deals, they exhaust the rest of their cap space to take on more expensive contracts before Thursday, then they could instead use their $8.8 million Room Mid-level Exception to absorb Agbaji, according Gozlan.
Meanwhile, the Nets left Cam Thomas behind in New York Wednesday at they flew from Newark to Orlando for Thursday’s game vs. the Magic.
Michael Scott reported that Thomas is “receiving trade interest” from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks.
After exercising his qualifying offer in October, Thomas is making $6.0 million this season as an unrestricted free agent. As such, he’ll have to approve any trade.
This is the fifth salary dump the Nets have participated in since last summer. In the others, they acquired:
- Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected Nuggets first in 2032 from Denver for Cam Johnson;
- Terance Mann and an unprotected Hawks first in 2025 (that became Drake Powell) from Denver for $1.1 million in cash considerations;
- Haywood Highsmith and an unprotected Heat second in 2032 for a heavily protected second in 2026 from Miami;
- Kobe Bufkin for $110,000 in cash considerations from the Hawks.
All but Bufkin remain with the team.
- Nets get draft pick to take on Ochai Agbaji in three-team trade – Brian Lewis – New York Post
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Are the Toronto Raptors taking the safe route?
Shams Charania reports that the Toronto Raptors have sent off Ochai Agbaji and a second-round pick in a three-team deal to bring Chris Paul over from the Clippers, who had been languishing after being sent away from team activities by the Los Angeles franchise. Agbaji will head to the Brooklyn Nets.
The Raptors will not make CP3 report to the team, likely moving him before tomorrow’s NBA trade deadline OR buying him out after. Potential suitors could include his former franchises, the Thunder and Pelicans, seeking to capitalize on their one-time great’s last year…
Unless we’re getting a cool young player back and Paul is content to stay, I’d be happy to have another veteran presence on the young squad if he can mesh well with the team culture. And hey – maybe he and Garrett Temple can reminisce about the old days…
What do we want to do with Paul now that we’ve got him? Do you guys like the idea of having his veteran presence on the squad, or is it better to try and shop the star for a bigger return? Who would you want the Raptors to seek out in return for him?
PLUS, it seems like this move is officially the nail in the coffin regarding Domantas Sabonis talks. Agbaji would have been necessary salary matching in a deal like that. Do you agree that now is NOT the time to take a swing on Sabonis?
Give us your thoughts down below in the comments!
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Patrick Mahomes' father arrested after authorities say he violated DWI probation
TYLER, Texas (AP) — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been arrested in Texas after authorities said he violated his probation from a conviction for driving while intoxicated.
Patrick “Pat” Mahomes Sr., 55, was arrested Tuesday during a meeting with his probation officer after a warrant was obtained for a probation violation, authorities said. He remained in Smith County jail in Tyler on Wednesday. His attorney did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press.
The elder Mahomes was sentenced to five years probation after pleading guilty in August 2024 to a DWI charge. On Jan. 1, he had a high alcohol reading on his ankle monitor, according to a probation violation report.
Mahomes Sr. had been arrested on the DWI charge in February 2024, a little more than a week before his son led the Chiefs to a second straight Super Bowl championship with a win over San Francisco.
Smith County jail records show multiple DWI arrests over the years for the elder Mahomes.
Mahomes Sr. is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for six teams during an 11-year major league career that ended in 2003, according to Baseball Reference.
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