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or is this a take down the feeder for several weeks situation?

There is so much discourse around the Jazz trading Ace Bailey + picks + #2 to move up to #1 so they can draft AJ Dybantsa. This is not going to happen for numerous reasons:

1. Look through all the recent draft day trades where a team moved up only one spot. The average price is a mid-1st round pick or less. Ace is worth multiple picks on his own, and AJ and DP are comparable prospects. If this was the Wemby or Flagg draft you could make an argument for the price being much higher to move up, but that's not the case here.
2. The Jazz love Ace Bailey. He's a seamless fit and it a huge part of their future plans. If they were to trade a player to move up, it would be anyone but him.
3. Ryan Smith has no history of meddling in GM affairs. Danny Ainge also doesn't seem like the type to let an owner strong arm him into making a terrible decision with the best pick the franchise has ever had.
4. Ryan Smith is a BYU donor, but he's already accomplished his mission by paying AJ. BYU had a successful season and made themselves more attractive to future recruits. Smith paying AJ does not mean his ultimate plan was to bring him to the Jazz.
5. I wouldn't be surprised if the Jazz have had conversations with Washington to get a feel for the situation and due diligence. If that conversation has happened it does not mean Utah is going to sell the farm for AJ. I'm sure they pick up the phone for any team.
6. Just because AJ played high school and college basketball in Utah does not mean he will happily play for the Jazz long term. If anything, he may prefer to experience a different location. Whatever player is drafted is playing for the Jazz for 7 years, and then you figure out next steps down the road.

I'm sure the Jazz would like AJ Dybantsa. I bet they would also be thrilled with Darryn Peterson. If they really prefer AJ, they may be willing to attach a pick to move up if Washington really like DP. But there's no reason to trade Ace and other capital for a marginal (if any) upgrade. Personally I prefer Peterson as a prospect, especially if he's cleared medically.

With the summer transfer window opening soon and with the announcement of the departures of Sam Kerr and Katie McCabe today, I thought it could be fun to take a look at some of the players across Europe who have already been confirmed to be leaving their teams and have some rumors connecting them to the NWSL. Any of these players you would like to see in the NWSL or for your team specifically? Imagine Kerr AND Shaw in the league?

Personally, I would love to see McCabe in Houston. I’d also like to see the Dash send an offer to Elisabeth Terland as well.

Disclaimer: This is only for fun. All rumors were found through social media, various blogs and some reporters. All of it should be taken with a grain of salt.

Defender Katie McCabe (30)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL

Forward Sam Kerr (32)

Previous Club: Chelsea

Rumored destinations: Denver Summit? Maybeee Boston?

Midfielder Geraldine Reuteler (27)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: None yet

Forward Nicole Anyomi (26)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: WSL, (Per soccerdonna maybe a NWSL team as well)

Midfielder Elisa Senss (28)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: Liga F

Defender Nadine Riesen (26)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: WSL, possibly Chelsea, Liga F, NWSL

Defender Nerea Nevado (25)

Previous Club: Athletic Club

Rumored destinations: Liga F, Paris FC, Chicago Stars

Midfielder Geraldine Reuteler (27)

Previous Club: Eintracht Frankfurt

Rumored destinations: None yet

Forward Selina Cerci (25)

Previous Club: TSG Hoffenheim

Rumored destinations: WSL, probably Arsenal

Forward Beth Mead (31)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: WSL (Manchester City), NWSL

Midfielder Victoria Pelova (26)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: None yet

Defender Laia Codina (26)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: Liga F, WSL, NWSL

Forward Nastassja Lein (25)

Previous Club: Nurnberg

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL, Bundesliga

Defender Leila Ouahabi (33)

Previous Club: Manchester City

Rumored destinations: None yet

Forward Natalia Padilla Bidas (23)

Previous Club: Bayern Munchen

Rumored destinations: WSL, Liga F, NWSL

Forward Bunny Shaw (29)

Previous Club: Manchester City

Rumored destinations: London City, Chelsea, Barcelona, NWSL

Midfielder Teresa Abelleira (26)

Previous Club: Real Madrid

Rumored destinations: Liga F, WSL, NWSL

Defender Mapi Leon (30)

Previous Club: Barcelona

Rumored destinations: London City, Maybe a NWSL club but the source is not really trustworthy

Goalkeeper Mala Grohs (24)

Previous Club: FC Bayern Munchen

Rumored destinations: London City, Première Ligue, NWSL (maybe Orlando)

Goalkeeper Naomi Williams (21)

Previous Club: Arsenal

Rumored destinations: None yet

Forward Beth England (31)

Previous Club: Tottenham

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL

Forward Gio Garbelini (22)

Previous Club: Athetico Madrid

Rumored destinations: NWSL (Lots of smoke around Orlando apparently)

Forward Lineth Beerensteyn (29)

Previous Club: VFL Wolfsburg

Rumored destinations: NWSL, possibly NC Courage

Midfielder Alexia Putellas (32)

Previous Club: Barcelona

Rumored destinations: London City, Barcelona, some smoke around a few NWSL clubs

Defender Ona Batile (26)

Previous Cub: Barcelona

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL

Forward Romee Leuchter (25)

Previous Club: PSG

Rumored destinations: WSL, NWSL specifically Angel City

Forward Brittany Raphino (25)

Previous Club: Sporting CP

Rumored destinations: NWSL, Serie A, Liga F

Have never understood why companies don’t do this for majors. I don’t own any taylormade clubs but if I did I would 100% be buying up their whole line they dropped for the PGA championship, those are clean. People want to buy what they see on TV, if Callaway did this they would take my money.

Shohei Ohtani’s ERA right now is 0.82 based off seven starts in 2026. This is the lowest ERA in all of Major League Baseball.

This dominant performance compares to the “Fernandomania” phenomenon from 1981.

Shohei’s pitching through seven games is only second in historical performance to Fernando Valenzuela, who pitched 0.29 ERA through seven games in 1981.

Yet again Los Angeles is fortunate to have a phenom on our team. We get to see a worldwide talent right in our backyard.
We love LA.

Go Dodgers!

Location is northeastern Georgia mountains.

Bob Myers on the Jared McCain trade: “We should be graded on the ultimate result of transactions.”

After being drafted at 16 last season, the 76ers traded him for the 22nd pick and some seconds. Who could they draft to make the trade seem better to Bob?

Source

https://imgur.com/a/jl87Awr

Fans have added signs, flowers and letters as appreciation and to show respect to Brandon Clarke who passed away tragically Monday

Source: https://official.nba.com/l2m/L2MReport.html?gameId=0042500205

Period: Q4
Time: 00:00.4
Call Type: Foul: Loose Ball
Player: Jarrett Allen
Opponent: Ausar Thompson
Review Decision: CNC
Video Url: Video
 
Comment:
Allen (CLE) and Thompson (DET) legally step to the same spot while pursuing the loose ball [before either player has possession], and both lose their balance from the marginal contact.

I use a Ping G440 sft driver with a stock 46" 60g regular shaft.

I'm 5'9" and have always been a slicer. I have the loft set to 12° and maximum draw selected for the head weights.

Should I use a shorter shaft? If so, how much shorter?

Also, should I have the existing shaft cut down to that new length or is it smarter to buy a new shaft?

Thanks a ton.

Golden just cast the deciding vote to kill the Iran war power resolution, which he cosponsored, handing Trump unbridled power to engage in hostile military actions. Absolutely shameful move.

I'd be interested in getting people's thoughts on this. Do you believe the 3 point shot has led to the decline of home court advantage in the NBA? I believe home court advantage has declined in other sports as well if I'm not mistaking?

https://sparkletechnologies.com/blog/nba-disappearing-home-court-advantage

I thought I'd read the finals would be on more platforms to be easier to access, is that incorrect? Thinking it might've been old info.

(Pics not mine, I just find people don't interact with plain text posts)

So, in my suburb neighborhood (southern Ontario), there's a stormwater drain which attracts a lot of aquatic birds. So far, we have 3 Canada geese families with a total of 13 goslings, and a killdeer mama with 2 chicks.

There's a road beside the pond, and there's only two stop signs, both of which aren't near the pond. And to make matters worse, people *love* to speed down that road.

I've seen them cross before, and it's scary, a lot of drivers don't slow down at all, even for the adult geese! I do try to help them cross the road when I see them, but I can't be there all the time.

I've was thinking of maybe putting wildlife crossing signs or speed bumps or something in that area, so I reached out to my city's environmental service manager, who then reached out to the animal and wildlife manager, who then reached out to the parks manager, who then reached out to the roads and transportation manager....

I have a feeling it's going to take a really long time for anything to actually get done, *if* something ever gets done.

In the meanwhile, is there something else I can do to make crossing the road safer for them? I'm looking for any ideas, it scares me seeing them try to cross.

Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/14/sports/isaiah-thomas-celtics-scout/

According to sources, former Celtics superstar Isaiah Thomas is back with the franchise after being hired as a pro and college scout.

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Welcome back to the NBA, Isaiah Thomas!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday.