Former Mets player speaks out on landing role on Broadway
13-year MLB veteran Jose Iglesias is trading in his baseball glove for a Broadway mic.
The former MLB All-Star has remained a free agent throughout the 2026 season. While he may not have gotten a call from a contender, Iglesias has found a fun way to keep himself busy.
Last month, news emerged that Iglesias was set to join the Tony Award-winning “Buena Vista Social Club” for a six-week run. He was set to serve as the Broadway musical’s narrator.
Iglesias was in utter disbelief when he got the call for the role. He shared that he even thought that the producer who contacted him had reached out to the wrong person. They were, in fact, looking to get a hold of Iglesias, who had previously wowed Mets fans with his original song “OMG” that served as the team’s unofficial anthem during the 2024 season.
The show’s producers must have been big fans of Iglesias’ live postgame performance of his song last June under his stage name “Candelita.”
“This is something that actually caught me off guard completely,” Iglesias recently told TMZ Sports. “It’s not on my bucket list to do this. But you know what, when that phone rings and the opportunity [presents itself], it’s a must go.”
The musical is about a legendary musical group from Havana — a story the Cuban-born shortstop was very familiar with growing up.
Iglesias is set to make his Broadway debut with the production on Aug. 27. While Iglesias remains unsure about how much the production will use his musical talents, he’s expected to perform at least one song.
Despite moving from the MLB diamond to the Broadway stage, Iglesias told TMZ that he does not plan on retiring just yet. He’ll have quite the stories to tell his future teammates should he make a comeback next season.
Iglesias last played for the San Diego Padres during the 2025 season, batting .229 with 3 home runs and 36 RBIs across 112 games.
Dave Roberts made a classy gesture for Derek Carr during Dodgers game
Dave Roberts won himself a high-profile fan on Monday for his kind gesture during a Los Angeles Dodgers game.
Former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr was in attendance for the Dodgers’ game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. Carr, a longtime Dodgers fan, was in the building early to attend batting practice.
Carr and his family had a wholesome interaction with Roberts before Monday’s first pitch, which he shared to his 464 thousand followers on X.
“Shoutout to Dave Roberts,” Carr wrote in his social media post. “We are at a Dodgers game and he noticed my wife holding our newborn and kids in the heat during batting practice and invited us into his office to cool off for 30 minutes. A genuinely kind person. Thanks Dave. Go Dodgers.”
Shoutout to Dave Roberts. We are at a @Dodgers game and he noticed my wife holding our newborn and kids in the heat during batting practice and invited us into his office to cool off for 30 minutes. A genuinely kind person. Thanks Dave. Go Dodgers.
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) August 11, 2026
Carr will get the chance to catch a Dodgers game far more often over the next year. The 4-time Pro Bowler accepted an offer to serve as a special advisor for the UCLA football program, based just a half-hour drive away from the Chavez Ravine location.
The Dodgers may have benefited from the positive karma from Roberts’ gesture, as the team came from behind Monday to beat the Royals 6-5. The win was just the team’s second over its last 10 games.
Spurs’ plans for De’Aaron Fox revealed
The San Antonio Spurs are sticking with their $229 million man.
Questions emerged surrounding De’Aaron Fox’s future with the Spurs after a lackluster NBA Finals showing. Spurs general manager Brian Wright affirmed the team’s belief in Fox back in June, just days after the conclusion of the championship series.
A lot can change, however, in the span of a few months. But an ESPN report published Monday indicated that the team stands fully committed to Fox even as training camp season approaches.
Per the report, Fox appears “likely” to start at point guard despite the breakout postseason of incoming second-year star Dylan Harper. The decision is said to remain with Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson, who is expected to decide “solely by what happens on the floor.”
The Spurs may be banking on Fox regaining his All-Star form with an offseason to heal from the ankle injury that bothered him throughout the playoffs.
Even if San Antonio does intend to shop Fox later in the season, keeping him as a starter would probably be in their best interest to keep his trade value high.
Fox is entering the first year of the 4-year, $229 million contract extension he signed last August. Few teams would be interested in trading for a player making that kind of money if he were an overqualified sixth man.
Bobby Portis fires back at Norman Powell’s comments about him
A current Miami Heat player is going after a former one this week.
New Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell spoke this week in an interview with Mark Medina of Fadeaway World. In the interview, Powell said that he thought he would be returning to the Heat this offseason despite their trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. But Powell indicated that salary cap realities, including the fact that Miami seemingly had to take on Portis in the Antetokounmpo trade, meant that he was left as the odd man out (ultimately signing with the Bulls on a two-year, $44 million deal instead).
“Honestly, I thought I would be going back to Miami throughout the course of the year,” said Powell. “We knew they wanted to get Giannis. We heard some rumblings that ‘Norm and Giannis sounds really good.’ So I thought that was the path.
“I don’t know what Milwaukee’s stance was,” Powell added. “But it seemed like they were like, ‘If you want Giannis, you have to take Bobby Portis.’ I think that played a part with the CBA rules and the hard cap with sending out money and receiving money. That put a tough swing on things, in my eyes.”
Powell’s remarks caught the attention of the new Heat forward Portis himself. In a post to X on Monday night, Portis vehemently disputed Powell’s implication that he was a throw-in for Miami in the Antetokounmpo trade.
“Yo Norm @npowell2404 , I always respected ya game from a distance,” wrote Portis. “We in the same draft. Shout out to 2015. Only bout 9 of us left but keep my name out your mouth brother. I ain’t no throw in piece. From champ to champ respectfully king. Be blessed brother.”
Yo Norm @npowell2404 , I always respected ya game from a distance. We in the same draft. Shout out to 2015. Only bout 9 of us left but keep my name out your mouth brother. I ain’t no throw in piece. From champ to champ respectfully king. Be blessed brother. https://t.co/bjNZ1wu5sC
— Bobby BP Portis (@BPortistime) August 11, 2026
In truth, there was indeed some talk even before the Antetokounmpo trade happened that Portis and his contract ($14.5 million for next season with a $15.6 million player option for 2027-28 as well) would have to be included as a tax of sorts. But now that the trade is complete, characterizing Portis (who averaged 13.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game on efficient 49/46/71 shooting splits last year) as a throw-in is still disrespectful, especially coming from one of his fellow NBA players.
Powell also produced some unserious quotes elsewhere in his interview with Medina this week. But the grizzled 31-year-old veteran Portis certainly appears to be taking Powell’s backhanded comments about him pretty seriously.
Jalen Duren’s talks with the Pistons are being affected by 1 notable factor
Jalen Duren remains unsigned up to this point of the NBA offseason, and it may have something to do with cold feet on the Detroit Pistons’ end.
“A lot” of members of the Pistons organization believe that forward Ausar Thompson is their second-best player rather than Duren, Vincent Goodwill of ESPN reported on Monday. As a result, Detroit’s negotiations with Duren have been effected, seemingly out of a desire not to overpay for him.
This comes on the heels of an interesting report emerging about Thompson’s future last week. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported that Thompson is expected to receive a nine-figure extension from the Pistons (which Thompson is now officially eligible for).
Duren, an All-Star and an All-NBA selection at 22 years old, is reportedly looking for around $40 million per year. The Pistons’ most recently reported offer to Duren has been for a little bit less than that, creating an ongoing stalemate that could potentially result in Duren pulling a dramatic move instead.
Meanwhile, the NBA’s second apron era has dramatically altered the landscape for team-building. Locking yourself into three expensive long-term contracts is essentially self-sabotage unless you are already a proven championship team (such as the Oklahoma City Thunder paying over $45 million per year each to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams through 2031).
Two-time All-Star and MVP candidate Cade Cunningham, 24, is already the undisputed No. 1 in Detroit. While Thompson, 23, still has to get his offense to catch up to his absolutely elite perimeter defense, many on the Pistons apparently believe that he is the one who should be getting second billing status instead of Duren.
Bills respond to fan complaints about new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills are not ignoring the negative noise surrounding their flashy, new stadium.
The newly built Highmark Stadium opened its doors to fans over the weekend for the Bills’ “Return of the Blue & Red” practice at the state-of-the-art facility in Orchard Park, N.Y. Many marveled at the improvements of the Bills’ present-day venue compared to the team’s old stadium built in 1973.
Several fans, however, had complaints about the new Highmark Stadium. Some pointed out the tiny video boards and the steep ascent to the upper levels.
The most viral issue involved fans and media members alike showing various obstructed views from different areas of the venue.
The Bills sent out a statement Monday indicating that the team planned to address both “internal and external feedback” from the Saturday event.
“Thank you to Bills Mafia for setting a new attendance record with more than 50,000 fans at the Return of the Blue & Red. Saturday’s practice was a great opportunity to test the new stadium. We are currently addressing internal and external feedback regarding the facility’s operation following the first event. We’ll utilize the next six weeks to refine any details as we prepare for the home opener on Thursday, September 17.”
According to a report from ESPN’s Alaina Getzenberg, some of the vantage points showing obstructed views were from seats that will not be up for sale for football events. The team intends to host a “variety of events” at the stadium beyond.
The Bills will host one more open practice and two preseason games at the stadium before the start of the regular season.
Cardinals take a bizarre swipe at Bryce Harper during game
The St. Louis Cardinals tried to make Bryce Harper look bad during Monday’s game … but ended up doing virtually the opposite.
St. Louis hosted Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday for the first game of a three-game set. During Harper’s at-bat in the third inning, the Cardinals took a strange swipe at him on their scoreboard at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo.
“Bryce has 388 career home runs but has only eclipsed the 40 HR mark once in a single season,” the scoreboard read. You can see the screenshot at the link here.
The Cardinals were correct that Harper has only managed to hit 40 homers once (with 42 in the 2015 season with the Washington Nationals). But instead of coming across as an indictment of Harper, that jab actually painted Harper in a positive light (as he has been consistent enough to produce in every single season instead of just padding his stats with one or two strong years).
St. Louis and Philadelphia clearly do not like each other, especially after a recent playoff head-to-head in the 2022 NL Wild Card round (which the Phillies won 2-0). The two squads even had an incident earlier this season when Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker got jeered by Philadelphia fans after winning the 2026 Home Run Derby.
But that was still a pretty strange topic to prod Harper over during Monday’s game. After all, there is plenty of other material to roast the former NL MVP about these days.
Sophie Cunningham teases a big business project
Sophie Cunningham is looking to cash in on her raised profile.
The Indiana Fever star guard Cunningham is currently shopping a book, Ian Mohr of Page Six reported on Monday. Cunningham’s book is reportedly expected to be a “tell-all” project.
Mohr further adds that Cunningham could find herself at the center of a bidding war over the book. You can read Mohr’s full report on the situation here.
The 29-year-old Cunningham has been in the WNBA ever since 2019. But she turned herself into somewhat of a household name after joining the Fever in 2025.
First, Cunningham became a cult hero for protecting her superstar teammate Caitlin Clark during a game in June 2025. Then this season, Cunningham has continued to elevate her status with some of her funny memes, a recent Sports Illustrated Swimsuit appearance, and her controversial comments in an interview last month speaking out against transgender athletes in sports.
There were no further details given about a specific theme or a potential timeline for Cunningham’s new book. But as one of the single biggest newsmakers in the WNBA today, Cunningham (who is averaging 8.9 points per game in a bench role for the Fever this season) is sure to generate plenty of interest from both publishers and readers alike.
Fernando Tatis Jr. makes a major change amid his underwhelming season
Fernando Tatis Jr. is going Hollywood (sort of).
The San Diego Padres star Tatis is signing with Roc Nation Sports, Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported on Monday. Roc Nation will now be representing Tatis, who was previously with Bad Bunny’s Rimas Sports.
Tatis, 27, is currently having something of a down year for the 62-57 Padres. While he is hitting a very respectable .283, Tatis has also posted a career-low .769 OPS and infamously failed to hit his first home run of the season until late May. Overall on the year, Tatis now has 11 home runs, 54 RBIs, and 26 stolen bases over 117 total games.
As for Roc Nation Sports, they were founded by music mogul Jay-Z in 2013. Over the years, they have slowly expanded their client list into Major League Baseball and also currently represent the likes of CJ Abrams, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Max Meyer.
Tatis is still under contract all the way until 2034 as part of a monster 14-year, $340 million deal with the Padres. As a result, he will not need Roc Nation to negotiate any new baseball contracts for him.
Instead, Tatis seems to be focused on his off-the-field business ventures, including endorsements and other potential branding and marketing opportunities. He will be able to do plenty of that now with Roc Nation Sports, who even represent some notable retired baseball figures as well.
Victor Wembanyama thinks he can break 1 iconic NBA record
Victor Wembanyama appears to have been inspired by Bam Adebayo.
The San Antonio Spurs star center Wembanyama was interviewed this week by French content creator Rookicks. During the interview, Wembanyama was asked about the possibility of breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s iconic record of 100 points scored in a single game.
Wembanyama responded (per a rough translation from French) that he believed he could do so. Here is the full video of Wembanyama’s interview.
Quick fire Q&A with Victor Wembanyama!
— Wemby Alien Era (@WembyAlienEra) August 9, 2026
🇫🇷: Do you have LeBron James' phone number?
: No.
🇫🇷: I think you can score more than 100 points in a single game. Do you agree with me?
: I agree, yeah.
🇫🇷: What's the main thing you worked on the most this summer?
: It's…um, I… pic.twitter.com/695CePw6jm
That is obviously going to be a tall task (no pun intended) for the 22-year-old Wembanyama. After all, he “only” averaged 25.0 points per game for the Spurs last season, and his NBA career high for points scored in a single game sits at 50 points set in 2024 (exactly half of where Wembanyama needs to be to hit the record).
Still, anything seems possible these days after the Miami Heat star Adebayo scored 83 points in a game in March 2026 to break Kobe Bryant’s modern record of 81 and nestle himself behind only Chamberlain’s 100 in 1962 in the annals of history. That was despite Adebayo, a six-time All-Defensive selection who is a career 16-ppg scorer, never being known as a score-first player.
After losing to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals this year, Wembanyama made headlines earlier this summer by agreeing to a team-friendly new extension with the Spurs. Now Wembanyama is hoping to make headlines again by (eventually) shattering The Big Dipper’s 64-year-old record.
College football program hires Derek Carr
Derek Carr spent 11 seasons in the NFL with the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints before retiring prior to the 2025 season.
Although reports surfaced about Carr potentially attempting an NFL comeback, that might be put to rest for now. On Monday, the UCLA football program announced that Carr is joining as a special advisor to head coach Bob Chesney.
BREAKING: Former NFL quarterback Derek Carr has been hired as a special advisor to UCLA head coach Bob Chesney
— Connor Morrissette (@C_Morrissette) August 10, 2026
Chesney, who was hired by UCLA in December after he had success at James Madison, released a statement on the move.
“We are excited to welcome Derek to our program,” Chesney said in the official release. “He has played the quarterback position at a high level for more than a decade, and his experience, leadership and football knowledge will be an incredible resource for our coaching staff and student-athletes. What stands out most is his passion for the game and his commitment to developing young people. Derek will have a tremendous impact on our players and is a great addition to our program.”
There is one key tie there as well. UCLA GM Darrick Yray was an offensive assistant and assistant director of football operations from 2008-14 at Fresno State. Carr became a star at Fresno State as he played there from 2009 through 2013 before going to the NFL.
In February, reports stated that Derek Carr was “very serious” about an NFL comeback. In July, Carr said he would “never say never,” but he also added that it would take a “special situation” to get him to return to the league.
Now, Carr begins his college coaching career at UCLA.
Terrion Arnold has another NFL visit lined up
Terrion Arnold is facing some legal troubles, but NFL teams are still hosting him on visits ahead of the regular season.
On Monday, it was reported that Arnold had a visit with the Seattle Seahawks, and the New Orleans Saints also plan on hosting Arnold for a visit.
NFL insider Josina Anderson added that the Saints will host Arnold on Tuesday.
After a visit with the #Seahawks, former #Lions CB Terrion Arnold will meet with the #Saints, per sources. Arnold has visited the #Texans and other teams are trying to vet him and a February incident that resulted in eight felony charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery. pic.twitter.com/T1hADwjTs8
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 10, 2026
Arnold was arrested at the end of June due to four charges of kidnapping and four charges of armed robbery. In turn, the Detroit Lions released Arnold after he spent two seasons with the franchise.
The Lions initially selected Arnold 24th overall in 2024, so it’s a tough blow.
Arnold’s attorney also said that his client already had interest from NFL teams at the start of July, and the Houston Texans were first to host Arnold on a visit.
Arnold, who played at Alabama in college, is set for an arraignment hearing on August 13, but none of this has stopped NFL teams from seeing what he has in store.
Former Pro Bowl pass rusher preparing for NFL return
The NFL regular season is a month away, and former Pro Bowl pass rusher Yannick Ngakoue is reportedly attemping a comeback.
Ngakoue didn’t play in 2025, but he has been working out in hopes of landing a deal.
Free agent Pro Bowl DE Yannick Ngakoue, who has 71.5 career sacks, has been training for the past several months in preparation for his return to the NFL in 2026.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 10, 2026
Ngakoue spent last season out of football to fully recover, with his sights set on returning this season. pic.twitter.com/4tSv6Uce8P
Ngakoue’s last team was the New England Patriots, although they released him right before the season finale in the 2024 regular season.
Bgakoue began his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars after being selected in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He then bounced around quite a bit, spending time with the Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens before going to New England.
Yannick Ngakoue had two separate stints with Baltimore, and he played five games there in 2024 before being released and joining New England.
Ngakoue’s only Pro Bowl season came in 2017, when he had a career high 12 sacks and six forced fumbles with the Jaguars. He is 31 years old, so it will be interesting to see if any teams takes a flier on the former Maryland Terrapins star.
Patriots turn expected release into trade with Dolphins
All signs pointed to the New England Patriots releasing offensive lineman Caedan Wallace ahead of the first preseason game.
However, that direction has changed. On Monday, the Patriots announced that they have traded Wallace to the Miami Dolphins. The full trade includes Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round pick going to Miami in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick, and the Dolphins posted the trade details also on social media.
Trade | We have agreed to terms on a trade with New England to acquire tackle Caedan Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round selection, pending a physical. pic.twitter.com/NjmIyYU1sf
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) August 10, 2026
Jordan Schultz and other NFL insiders reported earlier on Monday that New England was releasing Wallace. Still, it turns out the Dolphins had interest in acquiring him rather than taking a chance on waivers.
Sources: The #Patriots are releasing OT Caedan Wallace.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 10, 2026
Wallace was their 3rd-round pick in 2024 out of Penn State. He will go on waivers as he looks for a fresh start. pic.twitter.com/h8chYajaEl
The Patriots selected Wallace in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft after he played college football at Penn State. In his final season with the Nittany Lions, he was named Honorable Mention All-Big Ten. However, New England hoped Wallace could play left tackle despite playing almost all of his college snaps at right tackle.
The Patriots’ first preseason game is on Thursday against the Indianapolis Colts, and the Dolphins play on Friday against the Washington Commanders.
Cowboys hand star defender a $105.9 million extension
The Dallas Cowboys acquired star defensive lineman Quinnen Williams from the New York Jets in November, and now Jerry Jones is investing big-time in the four-time Pro Bowler.
The Cowboys and Williams agreed to a massive three-year contract extension worth $105.9 million, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. In total, it is a five-year deal worth over $151 million.
In all, #Cowboys DL Quinnen Williams has a 5-year deal worth $153.15M — with $101M guaranteed. Massive. https://t.co/wUyqZ3UPRk
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 10, 2026
The Cowboys gave up a first- and second-round pick to land Williams at the previous trade deadline, and now they are keeping him in town for at least the next few seasons.
After coming to Dallas, Williams recorded 9 tackles with 1.5 sacks and an interception in seven games.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones even stated that he was ready to give up Micah Parsons and a first-round pick for Williams previously, so it’s not a surprise that they are giving him a whopping new contract.
Taking all five years of the contract into account, that brings Williams just over $30.5 million per season, which puts him fourth among DLs, behind only Jalen Carter (who just got a new deal), Jeffery Simmons and Chris Jones, respectively.
So, the Cowboys and Williams enter 2026 with a new deal and hopes of a playoff trip.
EuroLeague owner claims he is ‘very serious’ about trying to sign Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic can become a free agent next summer. If he does, he sounds likely to have an unexpected contract offer on the table.
Dimitrios Giannakopoulos, the owner of Greek basketball power Panathinaikos, says he fully intends to try and lure Jokic to Europe with a contract offer next summer. Giannakopoulos even said he made an offer to the Denver Nuggets to buy Jokic out of the final year of his contract, which was swiftly rejected.
“People are going to say, ‘OK, now he’s joking,’” Giannakopoulos told the “Euro Insiders” podcast, via Anthony Slater of ESPN. “I did make a very serious proposal this year both to his team and to him. I got a rejection. I know that he has one more year of a contract.
“It took a few seconds [for the Nuggets] to say, ‘Who? Greece? Where? What? Bye. But let’s wait until next year.”
Jokic could have signed a max contract this offseason, but opted to wait one more year for financial reasons. He has publicly said he has no intention of leaving the Nuggets and that he wants to play out the remainder of his career in Denver. As long as he remains without a long-term deal, however, there will be room for far-fetched speculation.
This is not the first time the Nuggets have had to tangle with Giannakopoulos, as he unsuccessfully tried to sign Jonas Valanciunas last summer. Panathinaikos also has a history of bringing in big names, and even had Rick Pitino as their head coach for a period of time.
Jokic is still just 31 and remains a perennial MVP candidate, and he will have the opportunity to sign a $359.5 million deal with Denver next summer. He has no incentive to leave the NBA, be it financial or from a competitive standpoint. The Nuggets probably won’t lose any sleep over this potential threat.
CeeDee Lamb has blunt warning for Jerry Jones
CeeDee Lamb thinks the Dallas Cowboys are on the verge of something great, and he wants to make sure Jerry Jones keeps it that way.
The Cowboys’ star wide receiver made clear that he wants the organization to find a way to make sure that he, George Pickens, and Dak Prescott can remain together for years to come. Pickett is playing on the franchise tag this season, and his long-term future is uncertain.
“I’m sure we can make a way,” Lamb said, via Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports. “I know it’s going to be a little crazy, but I know we can make a way for this one. Listen, this is my advocation: ‘@ Jerry, can you please figure out a way? Let’s figure it out. I don’t care what needs to happen.’”
Pickens and the Cowboys had an opportunity to work out a long-term deal during the offseason, but never came particularly close. Dallas also has to worry about re-signing defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, while Prescott and Lamb have a combined cap number around $64 million this season. They might have to make some tough decisions in order to make all that work.
That said, Pickens is coming off a breakout season that saw him catch 93 passes for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns. His presence also made it harder for opposing defenses to double-team Lamb. It is a mutually beneficial relationship, and it makes plenty of sense that Lamb wants to ensure it continues for years to come.
Mike Trout accidentally hosted the worst team bonding event ever
Mike Trout saw an opportunity recently to bring his Los Angeles Angels teammates a little closer together. To say it did not go according to plan turned out to be an understatement.
The Angels had an off-day in Baltimore on Aug. 3, which allowed Trout to hold a team bonding day at his private golf club in Millville, N.J., with a course designed for Trout by Tiger Woods. Aug. 3 also happened to be the day of the trade deadline, and the Angels wound up being sellers.
Five Angels players were traded at the deadline, and four of them were in attendance at Trout’s golf event and found out they’d been dealt while golfing.
“It seemed like every four or five holes someone was getting the call,” Trout admitted to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Reliever Brent Suter, outfielder Jo Adell and reliever Ryan Zeferjahn were all traded while on the course. Reliever Kirby Yates found out he was dealt while in a car traveling back to Trout’s home after the round was over.
“You were hearing some cheers and some hugs going on throughout the golf course as guys were getting traded,” Adell said. “We got to hole nine and I was pretty much giving out hugs.”
In retrospect, scheduling a golf outing for trade deadline day was probably not a great idea. That said, it’s not as if the Angels get many off-days on the East Coast that would allow them to visit Trout’s golf club. The date was essentially preordained for them.
There was actually some speculation that Trout exerted some influence over which of his teammates got traded. This would serve as pretty solid evidence to back his assertion that was never the case.
Norman Powell had the most amusing quote about his new team
Norman Powell is not exactly trying to raise expectations when it comes to his new team.
Powell joined the Chicago Bulls during the offseason and was asked in a new interview what he thinks the team can do this year. The former Miami Heat wing is keeping the list of potential outcomes very broad.
“We have the potential to be really good. But we also have the potential to be really bad,” Powell told Mark Medina of Fadeaway World.
Hard to argue with that. The Bulls went 31-51 last season, so people might be more inclined to lean toward the latter outcome. Still, Caleb Wilson leads the team’s two first-round picks, and Powell and Nic Claxton were brought in to give the roster some experienced hands.
Most players are reluctant to raise the possibility of having a bad season, but Powell is not most players. He has had his unfiltered moments in the past, so perhaps this should not come as a big surprise.
Report reveals what Kawhi Leonard expects to happen with his impending trade
Kawhi Leonard’s trade to the Toronto Raptors may be held up due to the NBA’s ongoing investigation, but Leonard himself does not seem too stressed about it.
Leonard is operating under the belief that the NBA will conclude its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers before the start of training camp, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. He expects that he will be able to join the Raptors well before the start of the regular season.
Kawhi Leonard is working under the belief the NBA’s ongoing investigation will conclude before the start of training camp, sources say, and that the seven-time All-Star remains on course to join the Toronto Raptors.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) August 10, 2026
More @TheSteinLine: https://t.co/9y6rOaHRpU
The Raptors have refused to complete the agreed deal with the Clippers, as they do not want to be on the hook for any penalties related to how the Clippers paid Leonard. That has left him in a state of limbo with camp a little over a month away. The Raptors are scheduled to open camp on Sept. 29.
There has been a whole host of reporting about the ongoing investigation and when it might end. Some have suggested it could drag into next year, while other reports indicate it is moving into its final stages. All involved would almost certainly prefer the latter, as a trade is hinging on the outcome and the league probably just wants this behind them.
On the other hand, the NBA must be careful, as rival owners will want to see the Clippers properly punished for any wrongdoing.
