France makes World Cup history with dominant win over Sweden
Kylian Mbappé and France continue to look like one of the most dominant teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
On Tuesday, France beat Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Mbappe had two more goals, giving him a total of six through four games.
And, France made World Cup history by becoming the first team to win three straight games by three or more goals, according to Greg Harvey of OptaStats.
Here is what France has done thus far in the World Cup:
- 3-1 win over Senegal
- 3-0 win over Iraq
- 4-1 win over Norway
- 3-0 win over Sweden
The 3-0 victory is the largest knockout-stage win since 1998, the year France won the World Cup final as the host country.
Mbappé’s second goal of the match, which was the third for his team, puts the star Frenchman one goal behind the record held by Argentina star Lionel Messi.
MBAPPÉ BRACE FOR HIS 6TH GOAL OF THE 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP 🔥
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) June 30, 2026
18 goals in the tournament all-time for the French superstar! pic.twitter.com/2oc0S4Yc19
France now moves on to the Round of 16 with a huge win and will face Paraguay on Saturday, July 4, in Philadelphia, Pa. The winner of that match will face the winner of Canada-Maracco in the quarterfinals.
Heat agree to deal with sharpshooter to kick off NBA free agency
The NBA free agency negotiation period began on Tuesday, and the Miami Heat wasted no time agreeing to terms with a much-needed shooter.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Heat have agreed to terms with Tim Hardaway Jr. on a one-year, $6.5 million deal.
Hardaway agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Heat, sources said. Miami officials finalized the deal with Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tonight. https://t.co/c47Tx4D1KX
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2026
The Heat acquired superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in a major blockbuster trade that included Tyler Herro, so adding a legitimate three-point threat was a priority for Miami.
Hardaway’s father, Tim Hardaway Sr., also spent six seasons with Miami and has his No. 10 jersey hanging in the rafters while also being named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Hardaway Jr. began his career with the New York Knicks after being selected at No. 20 overall in the 2013 NBA Draft. He has spent time with each of the Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets.
Hardaway’s latest stint came with the Nuggets, where he played 80 games with six starts and shot a career-high 40.7 percent from beyond the arc.
Hardaway Jr. and Mike Conley were named as two players who make sense to pair with Antetokounmpo, and the Heat wasted no time getting things done.
Pistons make their stance on Jalen Duren crystal clear
Detroit Pistons big man Jalen Duren was all set to take meetings with the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers when free agency began on Tuesday night.
However, that might not be the case after all. The Pistons reportedly are not interested in a sign-and-trade and instead have offered Duren the “most lucrative contract possible,” according to NBA insider Marc Spears.
The Detroit Pistons have offered what the franchise believes is the most lucrative contract possible for their All-Star restricted free agent Jalen Duren, are not interested in any sign and trade deals and will match any potential offer sheet he signs, sources @espn @andscape.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) June 30, 2026
Duren was reportedly seeking $40 million a year. On Monday, reports stated that the Pistons were far apart from Duren’s desired number, and he was set to explore sign-and-trade possibilities with the Kings and Lakers.
But, the Pistons are now set to match any offer sheet Duren signs, and all expectations have now flipped with him certainly staying in Detroit, barring a last-minute turn of events.
The Pistons recently traded center Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies, so Duren also leaving would’ve left a massive hole at the position for a team that just clinched the No. 1 spot in the Eastern Conference this past season.
That will likely change the direction for teams such as the Kings and Lakers.
Report: Timberwolves have interest in LeBron James
LeBron James will be officially moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers, although his next destination is completely up in the air.
With NBA free agency beginning on Tuesday, some teams linked to James include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors.
However, the Minnesota Timberwolves are another team that is showing interest in James, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
“What’s more, the Warriors do not appear to have clarity yet regarding James’ plans. Cleveland and Miami are often cited as realistic landing spots as well, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are known to have interest if he felt like shocking the basketball world with that sort of move,” Amick wrote.
James announced on Tuesday that he would be moving on from the Lakers after eight seasons. While the Heat, Warriors and Cavaliers are not new to the James rumors, the Timberwolves certainly are a wild card.
Minnesota just acquired star guard LaMelo Ball in a stunning blockbuster trade with the Charlotte Hornets, and they are trying to find a way to make an NBA Finals run with a Ball-Anthony Edwards duo.
James choosing Minnesota over a return to either Miami or Cleveland would be a big surprise, but the Timberwolves have enough pieces on the roster to be viewed as a contender entering the 2026-27 season.
Only time will tell, but that would certainly be a stunning turn of events in what has been a wacky and wild NBA offseason.
NFL makes final decision on Brendan Sorsby
In what has been an ongoing process with former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the NFL has come to a decision regarding any disciplinary action.
The NFL will not discipline Sorsby. Instead, the quarterback will prepare for the 2027 NFL Draft, as the NFL wrote in a memo to all 32 teams.
“We have confirmed with the NFLPA and Brendan Sorsby that there will be no further litigation regarding his entry into the NFL—and that instead, Mr. Sorsby will focus on his preparation for entry into the League via the 2027 NFL Draft,” the memo read.
Memo just sent to clubs, related to Brendan Sorsby:
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 30, 2026
“We have confirmed with the NFLPA and Brendan Sorsby that there will be no further
litigation regarding his entry into the NFL—and that instead, Mr. Sorsby will focus on his
preparation for entry into the League via the 2027… pic.twitter.com/jMAfAUa7DD
Sorsby received an injunction to play for Texas Tech, but plenty of backlash surfaced following that. Then, Texas Tech and Sorsby parted ways, and all signs pointed to him declaring for the NFL Supplemental Draft.
However, the league decided not to hold that draft this year, meaning Sorsby is not eligible to play this season.
After the news broke on Tuesday, Sorsby also released a statement, saying that he accepts responsibility for his actions involving the gambling incidents that led him to go to rehab.
A statement from Brendan Sorsby, who won’t pursue further legal action or opportunities to play this season, focusing instead on his recovery and preparations for the 2027 NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/6o90aqhu7P
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 30, 2026
Now, Sorsby will train and prepare for the 2027 NFL Draft, which will also likely include Dante Moor, Drew Mestemaker and Arch Manning.
Archie Manning complains about ‘unfair’ expectations for Arch
Archie Manning had a bit of an odd complaint about how his grandson Arch was treated ahead of his first season as Texas’ starter in 2025.
The elder manning said it was unfair that Arch Manning was given such high expectations before he ever started a game for the Longhorns. He added that he was “proud” of how his grandson handled it all, but he was “disappointed” in those expectations to begin with.
“I was kind of disappointed. A lot of people kind of crowned Arch before he ever played. I didn’t think that was fair,” Archie said of the Texas quarterback.
"They crowned Arch before he ever played," Archie Manning on the unfair expectations around his grandson last year.
— Noah Gross (@noah_gross27) June 26, 2026
High praise for the way Arch battled through the 2025 season.
"I've never been more proud of anybody in my life." pic.twitter.com/WgFR1jhaTb
On one hand, expectations for Manning were very high. He was being named as a potential Heisman winner and No. 1 NFL Draft pick before the season even started. That is a lot to ask of a quarterback who had not even been a college starter up to that point. Archie even said at the time that such expectations were “crazy.”
On the other hand, expectations are always going to be higher for someone carrying the Manning family name. That may not be fair, but it was always going to be something that he would have to cope with.
Manning threw for 3,163 yards and 26 touchdowns last season and seemed to settle into the role as the season went on. While expectations are not quite as high ahead of 2026, he is still being touted as a Heisman favorite, so the pressure is still on.
Brendan Sorsby issues statement about his NFL settlement
Brendan Sorsby has reached an agreement with the NFL that puts to rest any doubt about his status for 2026 and beyond.
The former Texas Tech quarterback reached a settlement with the NFL and NFLPA that ensures that he will be eligible for the 2027 NFL Draft. Sorsby will not pursue any litigation over the league’s decision not to hold a supplemental draft this year, while the league will not discipline Sorsby for any prior conduct once he is drafted.
Sorsby issued a statement taking responsibility for his gambling issues and saying he would dedicate himself to preparing for the 2027 draft.
“I accept 100% responsibility for my actions,” Sorsby wrote. “I did not have control of my gambling problem and it took getting caught for me to realize that, but it was truly the best thing that could’ve happened to me. Because of this, I have been able to get the help I need and fully focus on my recovery.”
A statement from Brendan Sorsby, who won’t pursue further legal action or opportunities to play this season, focusing instead on his recovery and preparations for the 2027 NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/6o90aqhu7P
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 30, 2026
Sorsby essentially confirms that he will not play football this year. The NCAA has fought to keep him ineligible, and the NFL will not let him in. Other leagues have also said they will not take him at this point.
Sorsby essentially gets the best possible outcome here. He will not have to worry about retroactive punishment for his gambling, and will be in next year’s NFL Draft without any restrictions.
Report: Celtics disappointed with Jaylen Brown’s trade market
The Boston Celtics may have backed themselves into a bit of a corner with forward Jaylen Brown.
The Celtics have found that the trade market for Brown is not as robust as they had hoped, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. The team has asked for up to four first-round picks and players in a package for Brown, but that asking price is viewed as far too high, and the Celtics will have to lower it if they really want to deal him.
Teams have interest in Brown, but not at the quoted price. The Portland Trail Blazers are said to have modest interest, and the Denver Nuggets cannot meet the Celtics’ asking price and are not terribly motivated to try.
If the Celtics do not change their approach, they may have some real issues on their hands. There have been reports that Brown has somewhat distanced himself from the team, and constant public trade rumors are not going to help in that regard. The team might have to either lower its asking price or brace for the reality of having to repair relations with Brown ahead of next season.
Brown finished 6th in MVP voting and was the first name off the All-NBA First-Team after averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists on 47.7 percent field goal shooting. Still, analytics might actually be hurting his value somewhat. He certainly thinks that is the case, anyway.
Kawhi Leonard has been traded by the Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are moving on from Kawhi Leonard.
The Clippers are trading Leonard to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for a package headlined by Brandon Ingram, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal would also include two first-round picks and Gradey Dick.
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP. pic.twitter.com/VovqGw5qS6
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2026
Charania added that Leonard views the trade as “an opportunity to retire in Toronto.”
Shams:
— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) June 30, 2026
"I'm told Kawhi Leonard views this as an opportunity to retire in Toronto" pic.twitter.com/rHu8SkaWlH
Trade rumors surrounding Leonard had ramped up over the past few days as the forward heads into the final year of his contract. The Clippers were going to have to make a decision on whether to trade him or get him to commit long-term, and the former appears to have won out. The Raptors emerged as a likely landing spot very quickly.
It is no coincidence that Leonard is heading to Toronto, one of his two former teams and one of the few places he would accept an extension with. He won an NBA title there in 2019 and did consider re-signing there before ultimately moving to the Clippers.
Leonard turned 35 on Monday. When he plays, he remains a force, as he averaged 27.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game for the Clippers in 65 games last season.
LeBron James thanks Lakers on social media
LeBron James has spoken for the first time regarding his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.
James took to X on Tuesday to respond to the Lakers’ statement thanking him for his time with Los Angeles. The messages from each side were cordial, with James expressing his hope that he “made a few proud” during his time with the organization.
“No, THANK YOU!” James wrote. “Truly a honor to wear the (purple and gold) while trying to continuing the greatness & legacies that came before me! Hope I made a few proud during my stint.”
No, THANK YOU! Truly a honor to wear the 💜💛 while trying to continuing the greatness & legacies that came before me! Hope I made a few proud during my stint. 🙏🏾🫡👑 https://t.co/RmQ6uvvgv0
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 30, 2026
James and the Lakers appear to be parting on the best possible terms. James has simply decided it is time to move on, and while the Lakers wanted him back, they are accepting his decision and wishing him well.
The Lakers likely will not be quite as kind to James if he winds up playing for a Western Conference rival, as has been rumored. That said, it appears highly unlikely that any grudge matches are coming here, and his legacy with the Lakers is secure.
Warriors’ pursuit of Anthony Davis hits serious roadblock
The Golden State Warriors’ hopes of pairing Anthony Davis with LeBron James appear to be fading.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said Tuesday that the Warriors’ efforts to trade for Davis do not appear to be gaining traction, in large part because the Washington Wizards have not shown any real interest in discussing a deal.
“I’m taking the Anthony Davis thing off the frontburner,” Windhorst said. “I do not have data that says that’s likely to happen. My information can change, but I do not see traction from the Wizards to want to do that, and the Warriors told Jimmy Butler they’re not trading him.”
REPORT: The Wizards DON'T want to trade Anthony Davis to the Warriors
— WizardsMuse (@WizardsMuse1) June 30, 2026
(Via @WindhorstESPN)
"I don't have data that says the AD trade is likely… I don't see the Wizards to want to do that, the Warriors told Jimmy they aren't trading him"
AD to the Warriors is DEAD 😳😳 pic.twitter.com/YjNdFygauC
Reports emerged earlier this week suggesting that the Warriors were trying to trade for Davis and pair him up with James again. While Golden State’s pursuit of James appears to be continuing, their efforts to pry Davis away from Washington have gone nowhere.
The Wizards’ stance makes sense. They traded for Davis and Trae Young last season with the long-term intention of trying to pair them together this season. They would need a very compelling reason to split them up before even getting the chance to put their plan into action.
Still, there have been persistent trade rumors regarding Davis this offseason. It may simply be that the Warriors do not really have anything that the Wizards would find enticing in a trade package.
Cavaliers’ interest level in LeBron James has been revealed
LeBron James is in the hunt for a new team, and the Cleveland Cavaliers may be in the picture.
The Cleveland Cavaliers do have interest in a third reunion with James, according to NBATV’s Chris Haynes. James’ level of interest in Cleveland, and how realistic the possibility of a reunion actually is, remain unclear.
Cleveland Cavaliers have interest in a second reunion with LeBron James with the appeal of the franchise’s greatest player finishing his career where it all started, league sources tell me.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 30, 2026
The Cavaliers are virtually certain to be a rumored destination whenever James is considering his options, owing to his deep ties to the region and to the organization. The Cavaliers are also, however, in a place where they are already a contender, and James would have to fit in with what they have already built. The current roster has already had to deal with inevitable questions about how plausible that is.
James joining the Cavaliers might actually be one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ preferred outcomes if it means they can negotiate a sign-and-trade deal. That may be a steeper price than the Cavaliers are willing to pay, however.
If the Cavaliers do want James, there is one team in particular that seems to be a looming threat to that pursuit.
LeBron James makes major decision about his future
LeBron James will be playing again next season in the NBA, but it will not be for the Los Angeles Lakers.
James has informed the Lakers that he plans to continue his career elsewhere, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Lakers wanted James back, but he decided against returning.
BREAKING: LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/zzVk6xUVF1
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2026
This is a seismic decision, and the big question obviously becomes where James intends to play instead. Recent rumors have linked him to the Golden State Warriors, and that is where a lot of the speculation will quickly shift to. The Cleveland Cavaliers are also likely to be mentioned, as they always are when James is looking for a new team.
Ultimately, James wound up playing eight seasons for the Lakers, and he delivered an NBA title in 2020. He also became the league’s all-time leading scorer while wearing a Lakers uniform.
However, relations between James and the Lakers had seemingly shifted over the last year or so. The team’s acquisition of Luka Doncic ensured that he, not James, was the marquee star the organization was building around. While the Lakers did want James back, there were also indications that they considered other players more important to their long-term success than they did the 41-year-old. From LeBron’s point of view, this was at times disrespectful, and that might have hastened his exit.
Juan Soto and the Mets gave up the most embarrassing Little League home run
The New York Mets continue to find new and exciting ways to embarrass themselves this season.
The Mets defense gave up a Little League home run to the first batter they faced on Monday at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada. What looked like a harmless fly ball to left fielder Juan Soto turned into a four-bagger for leadoff hitter George Springer.
Soto let the ball bounce right past him and roll all the way to the fence in left. Mets center fielder AJ Ewing compounded the mistake with a fielding error as he tried to get the ball back to the infield quickly. The 36-year-old Springer never slowed down for a second and scored easily without even a throw from the Mets outfielders.
Another day, same Mets. Juan Soto and A.J. Ewing just turned this routine George Springer base hit into a Little League home run. pic.twitter.com/pOO7L0YvHl
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 29, 2026
The play was scored a triple for Springer and an error to Ewing. But one could argue Soto also deserved an error for badly misplaying a ball that could have very well been a bloop single, or even an out had he gotten the perfect jump on it.
As fate would have it, one run ended up deciding the victor of Monday’s Mets-Blue Jays contest. Toronto escaped with a 2-1 win over New York, which lost for the 9th time in 10 games.
Max Muncy reacts to playing against his doppelganger
Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers has officially played an MLB game against Max Muncy of the Athletics.
Muncy, the Dodgers third baseman, spoke out Monday after taking the field against the Athletics opposite another player named Max Muncy, who plays the exact same position. It was an odd experience for the broadcasters and the fans watching at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif.
But it was most especially bizarre for the Dodgers star himself.
“It’s a little weird,” Muncy of the Dodgers said of playing against his namesake in what turned out to be a 9-4 win for L.A.
“It’s a strange feeling standing at third base and they’re announcing that you’re hitting and it’s not you. Thankfully, it’s just a couple games, because I don’t know if I would ever get used to it.”
A good chunk of MLB fans have known about the Muncy coincidence for over a year now, with the younger Muncy breaking into the big leagues last season. The two share more things in common than their names and positions.
Both were drafted by the Athletics organization, and even more uncanny is how they were both born on August 25.
Max Muncy and Max Muncy are facing off tonight in Sacramento 👀 pic.twitter.com/PLnIv26him
— MLB (@MLB) June 30, 2026
The two Muncy batters also shared the same 7th spot in the lineup in Monday’s game. Both of them singled in their first at-bats in the second inning. The Athletics version fittingly directed his groundball hit right at his namesake.
Max Muncy was up to bat, and Max Muncy grounded one to Max Muncy, and the ball deflected off the bag in front of Max Muncy, and Max Muncy reached on a single pic.twitter.com/X81zUUtmLp
— DodgersLite (@dodgerslite) June 30, 2026
The older Muncy eventually got the better of his second-year counterpart. The Dodgers slugger tied the game at 3-3 in the top of the 4th inning with a towering home run — his 17th of the season and the first ever surrendered by Athletics starter Gage Jump.
Jaylen Brown’s social media activity fuels even more trade speculation
Jaylen Brown is no longer being subtle with how unhappy he is in Boston.
The Boston Celtics star has been at the center of trade talks since the offseason began — noise that was amplified in his inclusion in trade rumors involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. Several reports have indicated that Brown seems ready to move on from the team that drafted him.
The 5-time All-Star’s social media activity lends to that idea as well. Last week, Brown posted a video of himself explaining the concept of panopticism. Brown liked one of the comments on the post, which called for the Celtics to “do right” by Jaylen and trade him to city that would appreciate him more.
“Man as a person who can’t stand the Celtics I hope they do right by him by trading him to a city who [sic] respects him,” the comment read.
Jaylen Brown liked a comment on Instagram saying the Celtics should trade him to a city that respects him. 👀
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 30, 2026
(h/t @JaysGotNext ) pic.twitter.com/5a99EuHf77
The liked comment quickly became a trending topic on social media, but Brown has yet to undo it as of writing.
The Celtics star has been vocal about his frustration of late. He recently went on a tirade about an “analytics guy” who claimed Brown was the “seventh-best player on a team.”
Boston head honcho Brad Stevens has reportedly placed a sky-high price tag on Brown in the trade market. But with Brown clearly fed up with the Celtics, one has to wonder whether that price goes down as 2026-27 season draws closer.
The NBA has already seen several All-Stars get traded less than a month into the offseason, with Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, and Ja Morant all switching teams. Brown could very well be next.
Blazers are unlikely to bring back 1 notable player after Ja Morant trade
Ja Morant may have come at an additional cost for the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Blazers are not expected to retain free agent center Robert Williams III, Jason Quick of The Athletic reported on Monday. Quick notes that Williams is hoping to land a contract in the range of $15 million per year.
Portland made a major splash earlier in the day on Monday by acquiring the two-time All-Star guard Morant in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, sending two notable players back in return. But taking on Morant’s contract now means that the Blazers have less space to work with if they want to stay under the luxury tax threshold (as they absorbed about $5 million more salary in the Morant trade than they sent out to the Grizzlies).
As for Williams, the 28-year-old former All-Defensive selection, he had spent the last three seasons with the Blazers. While he is often injured and is undersized for a center at 6-foot-9, Williams posted a respectable 6.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game over 59 total bench appearances for the Blazers last season.
Williams has probably played his way into his desired contract range of $15 million a year and thus out of the range where the Blazers would be able to keep him post-Morant trade. As such, Portland will likely be moving forward with 21-year-old Yang Hansen as the primary backup to 22-year-old starting center Donovan Clingan and possibly targeting a cheaper depth veteran in free agency.
That also opens up some possibilities for a center-needy team on the free agent market this summer. In particular, the former first-round pick Williams has drawn interest in recent months from at least one marquee NBA franchise.
Jazz Chisholm in concussion protocol after getting clotheslined by his own teammate
A scary scene unfolded for the New York Yankees on Monday that ended with Jazz Chisholm Jr. in concussion protocol.
The Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez accidentally clotheslined Chisholm as the two simultaneously tracked a fly ball in the top of the 4th inning at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. With a runner on third and one out, Tigers batter Hao-Yu Lee popped up the first pitch he saw to shallow right.
With Dominguez failing to call off Chisholm, the two collided just beyond the infield dirt. The Yankees second baseman took the brunt of the damage as he crashed into Dominguez’s arm.
Oh my good lord……
— Dillard Barnhart (@BarnHasSpoken2) June 30, 2026
What a disaster for the Yankees. pic.twitter.com/FyeiZpbpOC
The Yankees announced after the game that Chisholm was examined by team physician Christopher Ahmad, who recommended that the Yankees infielder be placed in concussion protocol.
“It was really unfortunate,” Dominguez said of the incident after the game. “Double play, infield in. When they hit the ball, in my mine was just, ‘I’ve got to go catch the ball.’”
Dominguez added that he had tried to call off Chisholm, but did not do so loudly enough for the 2-time All-Star to hear.
Monday’s contest was the second in a row that Chisholm started but was unable to finish. Chisholm got ejected in the 6th inning of Sunday’s game against the Boston Red Sox for arguing a check swing call.
Chisholm has had a down
Update emerges on the Anthony Davis-Jimmy Butler trade possibility
Anthony Davis may end up getting traded by the Washington Wizards this offseason, but it will likely involve some further creativity.
Washington is open to trading their 10-time All-Star big man Davis, veteran NBA writer Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reported on Monday. However, the Wizards are not interested in acquiring injured Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler as part of the deal, Amico adds.
We learned over the weekend that the Warriors were pursuing a trade for the 33-year-old Davis in the hopes of then luring LeBron James in free agency. However, any such deal would have to include the 36-year-old Butler, who is five months into his recovery from a torn ACL, for salary-matching purposes.
The Wizards are looking to move along two different timelines next season, one based around newly-acquired in-his-prime star Trae Young (who just received a rich new extension from the team) and one based around No. 1 overall draft pick AJ Dybantsa and the rest of their young core. Butler, who is making $56.8 million next season but will likely miss the majority of the year as he continues his recovery, does not fit either of those timelines, so it makes perfect sense why Washington does not care to absorb him.
Still, that means that the Warriors would have to get a third team involved if they want to acquire Davis. Because of Butler’s injury and bloated salary, the only logical fits would be tanking cap-space teams such as the Chicago Bulls or the Brooklyn Nets.
The Wizards are not at all locked into the Warriors’ pathway either and could easily end up trading Davis elsewhere instead. In fact, we learned earlier this month that there was one other notable team in the West that was also hot on Davis’ trail.
1 surprising player could leave the Thunder this summer
The Oklahoma City Thunder might be taking an unexpected hit to their depth this offseason.
There is a belief around the league that Thunder guard Cason Wallace may be open to leaving the team, Brian Lewis of The New York Post reported on Monday. Lewis notes that Wallace is up for a contract extension that the Thunder might not necessarily be willing to pay.
Wallace, 22, is still on his rookie contract with OKC. While that means Wallace cannot even become a restricted free agent until 2027, he might potentially be looking to request a trade from the Thunder if he cannot get an extension done with the team this summer.
The former top-10 pick Wallace certainly seems to be have earned himself a big payday. He played a key role off the bench for the Thunder during their 2025 NBA championship victory and then proceeded to earn All-Defensive Second Team honors this past season.
Still, Wallace’s overall averages are underwhelming (8.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 26.6 minutes per game last year), and Oklahoma City saw the emergence of fellow guard Ajay Mitchell in 2025-26. Combined with the presence of defensive stalwart Alex Caruso on the roster, the Thunder would foreseeably be able to survive if Wallace had to be traded.
OKC is locked into their Big Three of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams through at least 2030, which means that they need to be thrifty with the rest of their roster. With big man Isaiah Hartenstein just landing a sizable new extension as well, Wallace and another notable player on the Thunder may no longer be in the mix for new contracts from the team.
