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NBA Schedule Change: Bucks vs. Mavs moved

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The Milwaukee Bucks have announced they are rescheduling their home game against the Dallas Mavericks to Tuesday, March 31, at 7:00 p.m. Central Time. Their game was scheduled for last Sunday, but it was postponed due to winter storms that prevented the Mavericks from flying out of Dallas. The NBA also moved the Mavericks’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies, scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, to prevent Dallas from playing three straight games. Tickets for the original Mavs game are valid for the new date.

This will create a home-road back-to-back for the Bucks, who have a game on April 1 in Houston against the Rockets at 7:00 p.m. It will be a busy time for them at the end of March, as they will have four games in five days after returning from a four-game West Coast trip. In March, Milwaukee will now have five sets of back-to-back games, with no more than two days off between contests. If Giannis’ self-diagnosed timeline is correct, the Bucks will have to do most of this heavy stretch of basketball without him. Things have gotten rough as it is, but they could get a whole lot worse by the time the dust settles on March 31.

Editor’s note: If the Bucks are rescheduling this game in the naive hope that it would not be played because March 31st doesn’t exist, they are mistaken.

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Flyers' spiral continues to grow in concern with 10th loss over last 12 games

Flyers' spiral continues to grow in concern with 10th loss over last 12 games originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

What more can the Flyers say?

They seem to have very few answers for this troubling — perhaps defining — stretch of their 2025-26 season. They stumbled to the Bruins, 6-3, Thursday night at TD Garden.

Travis Konecny, Nikita Grebenkin and Matvei Michkov provided the team’s goals. The Flyers were down 3-0 when Konecny scored, 5-1 when Grebenkin got on the board and 6-2 when Michkov put one home on the power play.

After upending the juggernaut Avalanche, 7-3, last Friday night, the Flyers (24-20-9) have lost three straight by a combined score of 15-6. They’ve dropped 10 of their last 12 games (2-8-2) and have allowed 4.58 goals per game over that span.

Rick Tocchet’s club has given up four or more goals nine times this month.

The Bruins (32-20-3) are trending in a totally different direction, having won 10 of their last 12 games (10-1-1). This was the first of three meetings this season between the Flyers and Boston.

• The Flyers are in a real precarious spot.

This maybe wasn’t a playoff-or-bust season, but the Flyers wanted to get better. And part of getting better should be avoiding these lengthy stretches of head-scratching play, these lopsided, uncompetitive games.

The Flyers made it clear before the season that they did not want to be in selling mode unless they had to be. They showed that with a five-year commitment to Christian Dvorak earlier this month.

While the Flyers weren’t going to be a major buyer at the March 6 trade deadline, you have to wonder what their motives will be if they can’t stop this slide.

The Flyers entered Thursday with a 21.1 percent chance to make the playoffs, according to Hockey-Reference.com’s probabilities report. They’re in seventh place of a tight Metropolitan Division.

• Samuel Ersson registered 15 saves on 20 shots through two periods of work.

He didn’t return to the game for the third period because of a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old was making his eighth appearance in the last nine games.

Dan Vladar turned away the six shots he faced in relief. The Bruins’ final goal was an empty-netter.

Boston netminder Jeremy Swayman stopped 33 of the Flyers’ 36 shots.

The Flyers were dealt a blow when Dvorak had a first-period goal wiped away because of goaltender interference on Grebenkin. It was a tough call on Grebenkin, who was making a play toward the net and created a rebound opportunity for Dvorak.

The goal would have cut the Flyers’ deficit to 2-1. Instead, the Flyers trailed by two at intermission.

The Bruins struck just 2:27 minutes into the second period on a Fraser Minten shot that Ersson could have denied. At that point, the Flyers, already fighting their confidence, were behind 3-0, which felt insurmountable.

• The struggling Sean Couturier centered Nicolas Deslauriers and Garnet Hathaway on the fourth line.

The Flyers’ captain has gone 26 straight games without a goal. He has nine assists and a minus-9 mark over that time. Couturier had four shots in 13:57 minutes Thursday night.

Tocchet clearly had to try some adjustments up front, especially with Couturier not producing offensively. Trevor Zegras was moved to the middle as Lane Pederson came out of the lineup.

Zegras, though, had no shots and went 1 for 12 in the faceoff circle.

• The Flyers got good news before the start of the game as Rasmus Ristolainen was able to play. The 31-year-old defenseman had to exit Wednesday night with a lower-body injury after just 1:01 minutes of ice time.

Against Boston, Ristolainen finished with 21:53 minutes.

Emil Andrae was healthy scratched for a second straight game.

• The Flyers are back in action Saturday when they host the Kings (12:30 p.m. ET/NBCSP).

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Senators' Difficult Path To The Playoffs: What's It Going To Take?

In defeating the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche, 7-1 and 5-2, respectively, the Ottawa Senators did more than just collect four regulation points against two of the top four teams in the Western Conference. They served notice to their fanbase that reports of their imminent demise were greatly exaggerated.

After the late-game collapse against the Predators in Nashville and the subsequent home ice loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, last rites were being read by many self-ordained experts.

This is not to suggest the Senators don’t have their work cut out for them to qualify for the playoffs, but the convincing nature of these victories was compelling. The Senators statistically and analytically dominated these highly-touted opponents.

But to make the playoffs, they'll probably need to at least match their total of 97 from last season.

So, what has to happen?

1) LINUS ULLMARK HAS TO HAPPEN

We were all moved by Ullmark’s interview with Claire Hanna, where he shared the true reasons for needing to step away from the team.

Without putting any undue pressure on someone who clearly carries the weight of the world right now, for this season to tip in the Senators’ favour, Ullmark needs to take off his baseball cap and put his mask back on.

James Reimer has more than adequately acquitted himself since joining the fold and it was encouraging to see Mads Sogaard’s performance against the Golden Knights. Even Leevi Merilainen has delivered victories, and by the way, looked great in both of his AHL starts in Belleville.

That said, there are only so many Hamburglar runs to be had, and the Senators have used theirs.

Without Ullmark back in the crease, performing to his capabilities, this becomes a short conversation.

2) DIVISIONAL DOMINANCE

Of the 58 remaining points to be had, 20 are available against divisional opponents. They currently own a 5-4-3 record against the Atlantic division to date, or 13 of a possible 24 points.

This won’t cut it the rest of the way.

These games are split evenly between home and away and they own a 13-10-4 record at home and 12-11-3 record on the road.

It's hard to see any advantage in the schedule, so the Senators will simply have to become, be it at home or on the road, what they have failed to be all season: Consistent.

Ideally, the Senators need 15-17 of the 20 points on the table in these games and obviously, three-point games need to be minimized.

It's definitely a tall order, but if the Buffalo Sabres can extricate themselves from last in the conference to a top-three spot in the division by winning 15 of 17, it’s proven to be possible.

15 of 20 points leaves 19 games to get a minimum of 25 points.

3) ROAD WARRIORS

After they play the Devils on Saturday, the Senators will play eight of their next nine on the road and won’t be back at CTC until February 26th. The season hinges on using this time away to simplify their game, build on the momentum of the last two games, and re-integrate Ullmark into the rotation.

Though the starter against the Devils remains to be determined, it seems safer to have Ullmark return to the crease on the road, where there are fewer distractions.

In the next 10 games, only two of them are against divisional opponents. Four of them will be Western opponents, where the three-point games won’t be an issue.

In fact, only the Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs are among the teams they are in competition with for the wildcard spots where three-point games will be something to avoid.

For the 16 road points available to them between now and February 26th, a minimum of 10 and ideally 12 or more would be required.

Earning 10 out of 16 road points leaves the Senators with 25 of the minimum 40 points with 11 games remaining to deliver the other 15.

4) OUTSIDE HELP

The Ottawa Senators do not control their own destiny at this point, so there will be scoreboard watching.

Let’s assume for a moment that they get to 97 points, where they were last year. That is the minimum they will need.

Not only do they need to get there and avoid three-point games against playoff rivals, but they also need to hope that those same rivals lose or win in regulation whenever possible.

Since scoreboard-watching has been happening since before the Christmas break, three-point games have not been unusual, and this is particularly true against division rivals.

If this continues to be the case late in the season, the Senators may need to consider pulling the goalie late in tie games against teams they're trying to catch.

5) HEALTH

Injuries and absences cannot be blamed for the predicament the Senators find themselves in today, but they do need to stay relatively healthy down the stretch. Brady Tkachuk, Jake Sanderson, Tim Stutzle and Lars Eller are going to Milan in February, and it would be great if the Senators got them back in the same condition they left in.

The Senators will finish the regular season on April 15th at home against the Maple Leafs. It would be nice to think that the game might mean something, potentially determining playoff fates.

But there's a lot of high-quality Senators hockey (and some good luck) that will need to happen between now and then.

Pat Maguire
The Hockey News Ottawa

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Report: Karl-Anthony Towns feeling slighted by Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks and Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks look on during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images

If you are reading this, chances are you know by now that one, Karl-Anthony Towns has been underperforming and that he’s been floated around as a potential trade candidate, and two, the Knicks have been targeting Giannis Antetokounmpo for quite some time now. Given those two truths, the contracts of the two players, and the star power of the two names, it made perfect sense for rumors of a potential deal to start swirling. But when Towns had heard said rumors last offseason, apparently, the big man wasn’t too thrilled.

According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Towns was upset about the Knicks inquiring about a potential trade, and that he, to this day, still holds hard feelings towards the team’s front office. It’s easy for fans to sit on their comfortable couches and critique players for having real emotions. Many times, fans become so acclimated to seeing these god-like athletes do the unimaginable that they often forget that behind their seven-foot stature, 40-inch vertical, and hand-eye coordination that only the .1% of the world could even come close to, lies a human just like every single one of you reading this.

Is it as difficult as having multiple jobs, or living paycheck to paycheck, or being a single parent, or having a job where you routinely lay your lives on the line? Not even close. But that doesn’t mean that players don’t or can’t have emotions, even when it is a “part of the business” or even if it’s a team trading for a player that is universally believed to be significantly better than you.

That isn’t to say that Town also can or should let his feelings dictate his play. But it does serve as not only a reminder that players do indeed have players, regardless of whether you want to believe it or not, but also a potential explanation for why the big man has struggled so much this season. The former Kentucky Wildcat, and Minnesota Timberwolf is averaging just averaging just 20.2PPG, which would be the lowest of his career since his rookie season, and is shooting just 46.2% of his career, which would be the lowest mark of his career.

Towns, who’s been known as being an emotional person (nothing wrong with that by the way), isn’t just dealing with having to learn a new system. He’s doing so while sacrificing personal stats, and doing so just months after there were consistent rumors of him being shipped away despite being a flawed, yet pivotal part of a Knicks team that reached its first conference finals in over two decades.

Assuming this is all true, the question now becomes, if Towns is still a Knick after the February 5th deadline, does it continue to bother him, or can he lock back in mentally and get back to being the player the Knicks had last year?

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Europa League roundup: Jimoh-Aloba the hero as Aston Villa hit back

  • Nineteen-year-old fires winner to give Villa 3-2 win

  • Rangers’ poor campaign ends with 3-1 loss to Porto

The 19-year-old Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba was the hero as Aston Villa came from two goals down to beat Red Bull Salzburg 3-2 at Villa Park, though they lost Ollie Watkins to injury in the first half.

Jimoh-Aloba hit the winner with three minutes remaining, tucking Kadan Young’s low cross into the corner to cap a fightback that looked unlikely after a limp showing for an hour.

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Padres need to settle the 1B debate before Spring Training

Potential San Diego Padres trade target Nick Castellanos of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images

February is the month when Major League Baseball teams begin to gather at their Spring Training facilities. The San Diego Padres look like a postseason contender on paper, but the front office must settle the first base debate before the opening of full squad workouts in Peoria.

Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller has assembled a talented but incomplete roster that has several holes to fill before Opening Day.

Let’s dissect a couple of options at the first base position:

Castellanos: A proven run-producer

The first name on the Friars’ wishlist could be Nick Castellanos, as the Philadelphia Phillies have been looking to move him off the roster all winter. The decision is primarily due to his declining defensive skills in the outfield and constant bickering with Phillies manager Rob Thomson last season. It is time for a change for both sides. 

Castellanos is a proven run producer, having driven in 100 runs three times in his 13-year major league career. The right-handed slugger has an aggressive, free-swinging approach at the plate. Castellanos focuses on hitting the ball to the gaps for extra-base hits. It can lead to a high strikeout rate (22.3%) and a low on-base percentage (.321). But you cannot argue with his production, as he has hit 399 doubles and 250 home runs heading into the upcoming season.

A recent video surfaced on several social media websites of Castellanos taking grounders at first base, so he seems open to a position change. The sticking point in a potential trade is that Castellanos is owed $20 million in the final year of his contract. If a deal occurs, the Phillies would need to absorb some of this season’s salary. 

Stay tuned.

A reunion with Luis Arraez

If you are looking for an elite contact hitter, then look no further than Luis Arraez. A reunion with him is not out of the realm of possibility. It is hard to imagine a player who won three consecutive batting titles (2022 to 2024) is having trouble securing a contract for the upcoming season.

Preller has been reluctant to sign Arraez because of his stature (5-10), which limits his ability to play first base effectively. Arraez has a tough time catching or putting a glove on an errant high throw. Often, the ball travels down the right field line, as the batter finds himself in scoring position without the pitch leaving the infield. 

You could see an agreement on a one-year deal that benefits both sides. It allows Arraez to re-establish his value before heading back on the free agent market next winter. The Padres gain a fan favorite who can make a significant contribution on a cost-effective deal.

Unfortunately, most major league teams are willing to take a risk on power hitters with defensive limitations rather than top-of-the-order hitters who have a skillset not built to drive in runs.

The Friar Faithful have grown tired of the “wait and see” approach to filling the holes on the roster. It is time for Preller to sign or trade for a first baseman, or we are in for a long summer.

Hopefully, a resolution comes fast.

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Arizona alum Carter Bryant to participate in NBA Slam Dunk Contest

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 23: Carter Bryant #11 of the San Antonio Spurs dribbles the ball during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on November 23, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Spurs 111-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) | Getty Images

An Arizona rookie will be participating in the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, just not the one most people would have expected with how this season has gone.

Ex-Wildcat Carter Bryant has accepted an invitation to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The competition is scheduled for Feb. 14 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.

Bryant will be the fifth former UA player to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest, the first since Aaron Gordon made his third appearance in 2020. Others to participate were Chase Budinger (2012), Andre Igoudala (2006) and Richard Jefferson (2003).

The 14th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Bryant has played in 37 games for the San Antonio Spurs. He’s averaging 2.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 8.1 minutes per game, with a career high of 11 points on Jan. 19 against the Utah Jazz.

Another UA rookie should have been invited to All-Star Weekend but was snubbed. Caleb Love, who was not one of the 10 first-year players selected for the Rising Stars game set for Feb. 13 in LA. Though undrafted, Love is ninth among rookies in scoring at 11.2 points per game and his 82 3-pointers are fifth-most despite starting only one game.

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White Sox officially lock in Domínguez and open the Spring Training gates

The White Sox prepare to open Spring Training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., where pitchers and catchers report Feb. 10. | Kirby Lee/Getty Images

The White Sox continue shuffling the deck, officially punching Seranthony Domínguez’s two-year, $20 million ticket to the South Side. Domínguez pockets a cool $1 million just for signing, plus a mutual option dangling for 2028. Domínguez, 31, brings a legit late-inning arm to a bullpen that’s been running on fumes, with a career strikeout rate north of 27% and plenty of high-leverage experience.

To clear roster space, Chicago released Bryan Ramos, designating him for assignment. Once viewed as a future infield fixture, Ramos never got his feet under him in the bigs. His exit is just the latest sign that the front office is churning the 40-man roster ahead of camp.

And because Spring Training is nothing without a crowd, they also tossed non-roster invites to 22 hopefuls for major league camp. The Sox announced that seven of those are free agents signed to minor-league contracts: righthander Tyson Miller, lefthander Ryan Borucki, infielders Oliver Dunn, Tim Elko and LaMonte Wade Jr., and outfielders Dustin Harris and Jarred Kelenic.

Elko’s bat brings the thunder, knocking 26 bombs for Charlotte last year, but he looked lost in three big-league call-ups. Wade is a defensive Swiss Army knife who bounced between the Giants and Angels in 2025. Borucki and Miller? Veteran arms that add experienced depth to a pitching staff that will be closely monitored early in camp.

The club also invited 15 additional players from the farm to big league camp, including a pile of righties in Mason Adams, Adisyn Coffey, Tyler Davis, Zach Franklin and Ben Peoples, as well as a handful of southpaws with Shane Murphy, Noah Schultz, Tyler Schweitzer and Hagen Smith. Behind the dish is Michael Turner, while infielders Sam Antonacci, William Bergolla Jr. and Jacob Gonzalez will handle the dirt. Outfielders Dru Baker and Braden Montgomery round out the list.

Schultz and Smith sit at the top of the pitching list, racking up over 180 strikeouts between Double- and Triple-A last year. Montgomery keeps climbing, stacking on-base numbers at every stop. All three prospects Montgomery (No. 36), Schultz (No. 49), Smith (No. 72) landed on MLB.com’s Top 100 for 2026. The Sox aren’t just filling out the roster with cannon fodder. There’s real competition in this mix.

Pitchers and catchers get the ball rolling on February 10, with the full squad piling in five days later on February 15. The first game is against the Chicago Cubs on February 20.

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How Do You Feel About the Blue Jays Farm System?

DUNEDIN, FL - MARCH 15: Arjun Nimmala #15 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs to first base after hitting an RBI single in the fourth inning during the game against the Minnesota Twins at TD Ballpark on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in Dunedin, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images


We had a couple of outlets drop their farm system rankings today, so I thought it’d be a good time to see how our readers are feeling about the state of the farm.

Keith Law at The Athletic ranks them 25th, noting that they’ve traded away a lot in win now moves recently and are about to go through a second draft in a row with no second round pick because they’ve signed free agents who had refused qualifying offers.

ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel is more optimistic, putting them 16th. He’s high on JoJo Parker and Johnny King, and seems extremely high on Sam Shaw, putting him 151st on his extended top prospect list.

Personally, I’m somewhere in the middle. I think this is clearly a below average system. That’s especially true if you mentally exclude Trey Yesavage, who’s still technically eligible but is really a major leaguer now. It’s not a bad system at all, though. Parker, Nimmala and King are all top 100 types or close, and the recent success in pitching development gives some hope that the depth will be better than it has recently. They have some role players likely to help in 2026, and some exciting young guys in the lower levels.

What do you think about the state of the farm? Let us know in the comments.

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Nasa Hataoka surges past Jeeno Thitikul, leads after 1st round of LPGA Tournament of Champions

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Nasa Hataoka of Japan shot 6-under 66 and had a one-shot lead over LPGA player of the year Jeeno Thitikul, Chanettee Wannasaen, Lottie Woad and Linn Grant following the first round of the season-opening Tournament of Champions.

Hataoka played the back nine at chilly Lake Nona Golf & Country in 4 under to pick up where she left off at the end of last season. She won the Japan Classic in a playoff with Yuna Araki in November for her first LPGA victory in nearly three years.

Thitikul is coming off not just her best season but one of the best in LGPA history.

She won the the Tour Championship in November for her third win of the year, finished second at The Evian Championship and fourth at the Women's PGA Championship, and the Thai star ended up with the lowest scoring averaging in the tour’s 75-year history.

Thitikul had six birdies and a bogey Thursday to once again climb the leaderboard in a tournament open to LPGA winners from the past two seasons. Wannasaen had seven birdies during her round of 67, Grant birdied her last two holes to match them at 5 under, and Woad reached 6 under before a bogey at the par-4 finishing hole dropped her back.

Nelly Korda was joined by Amy Yang and Linn Grant another shot back.

The highlight for Korda, who finished second at the Tournament of Champions last year, came on the 406-yard, par-4 seventh. Her approach from the middle of the fairway bounced onto the green, rolled toward the hole and bounced off the flagstick, leaving her a tap-in birdie. Korda eventually reached 6 under before a couple of late bogeys left her with a round of 68.

Defending champion A Lim Kim was in a group at 3 under that included Lydia Ko and Ingrid Lindblad.

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Cavs reportedly considering a ‘home run swing’ before trade deadline

Nov 17, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) defends Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images | David Richard-Imagn Images

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the midst of their best stretch of the season. But all eyes remain on the upcoming trade deadline.

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says he believes the Cavs have been active and there’s a decent chance they’ll make a move.

“I think there’s a decent chance the Cavs do something, they have been very active in calls… I think they’ve considered making a home run swing and I think they’ve looked for ways to shave off money.”

Windhorst also mentioned that he “does not want to get aggregated here.”

Sorry, Windy. We couldn’t resist.

It’s worth acknowledging how hamstrung the Cavaliers are by their financial situation. The second apron prevents them from taking back more money than they send out—and from combining player salaries in any trade unless that trade puts them below the second apron (of which they are currently $22 million over the limit).

Put simply, the Cavs either have to make a 1-for-1 swap (unlikely) or dump $22 million of salary while also matching the salary of whoever they trade for.

Let’s look at Giannis Antetokounmpo as an example. He’s making $54 million dollars this season. Add that salary to the previous $22 million figure, and the Cavs have to send out at least $76 million just to absorb Antetokounmpo’s contract and duck the second apron.

That’s a tall order for any team. Especially a Cavalier team that’s currently on a five-game winning streak and just hitting its stride. Gutting the roster, even for a player of Antetokounmpo’s status, is a difficult decision to make.

Still, Windy says anything is possible for the Cavs.

“Why not?” Windhorst said in response to whether or not the Cavs could get Giannis. “There are trade scenarios that could make it happen. Do I think they are a serious contender? No. But it’s not impossible.”

Now that we’ve unpacked everything, I’d say it sounds unlikely the Cavs make a homerun swing. But Koby Altman and the front office are doing their due diligence and weighing all of their options. This isn’t a team that’s sitting on its hands and accepting fate. If they stay put at the deadline, it’s not for a lack of trying. The Cavs are listening to offers.

“Just trust that if there’s a star player out there, the Cavs have had a discussion about it,” Windhorst said.

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Freddy Peralta meets the Mets, a Craig Kimbrel flier, and the Mets all-time lineup | The Mets Pod

On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are hitting the home stretch of the offseason as spring training is in the air. 

First up, the guys react to the Freddy Peralta introductory news conference and continue the contract extension chatter, share their thoughts on the clubhouse vibes after manager Carlos Mendoza made comments about last season, and look at what may come from the signing of reliever Craig Kimbrel. 

Later, the guys go Down on the Farm to tell the story of this week's social media sensation Jefry Yan, and answer Mailbag questions about a world where the Mets brought back Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, the idea of Brett Baty playing first base, and who they would chose to fill out their all-time Mets lineup.

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Sabres Injury Update: Luukkonen Will Miss “A Little Bit Of Time”

The Buffalo Sabres held an optional morning skate at KeyBank Center on Thursday prior to their match against the Los Angeles Kings. The Sabres are coming off a successful road trip, going 4-1 with wins over Nashville, Montreal, the NY Islanders and a 7-4 victory in Toronto on Tuesday. 

In the game, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen left the game in the first period after allowing a goal to the Leafs Auston Matthews, and did not practice on Monday, as he was being examined by the club’s medical staff. On Tuesday, head coach Lindy Ruff indicated that the Sabres netminder will miss some time with a lower-body injury, which could affect his status for the upcoming Olympics. 

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"He's gonna miss a little bit of time. I'd say right now, we're looking at a week and then see where he's at." Ruff said. "We really haven't talked about (the Olympics) yet. We don't want to rule it out. Let's just see where we get by early next week."

Alex Lyon is expected to start against the Kings, and will be going for a club-record 10th consecutive victory. Ruff also updated the status of Jordan Greenway, who missed three of the five road games with mid-body issues that have plagued him since last season. Greenway has struggled this season, with just one goal in 33 games. The big winger skated on Thursday, but is still being re-evaluated for the injury that is clearly affecting his play.  

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