Day: June 29, 2018

The Lakers Are Moving Toward A Disastrous Kawhi Leonard TradeThe Lakers Are Moving Toward A Disastrous Kawhi Leonard Trade

The Lakers need to stop whatever it is they think they are doing with the Spurs, Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James and stick with the plan. Consider this: The era of the classic big three is over. Sure, the Boston Celtics trio of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett proved you could win it all with superstar power and a splash of role player performance. James’ own Miami Heatles experiment worked out as well. But it’s clear that you need to do a lot more than sign two or three All-Stars to garner an instant title. The Golden State Warriors showed exactly what it takes to build a dynasty in this era of big contracts and dangerous salary cap penalties. I won’t sit here and say that the Lakers

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The Lakers Are Moving Towards A Disastrous Kawhi Leonard TradeThe Lakers Are Moving Towards A Disastrous Kawhi Leonard Trade

The Lakers need to stop whatever it is they think they are doing with the Spurs, Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James and stick with the plan. Consider this: the era of the classic big three is over. Sure, the Boston Celtics trio of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett proved you could win it all with superstar power and a splash of role player performance. James’ own Miami Heatles experiment worked out as well. But it’s clear that you need to do a lot more than sign two or three all-star players to garner an instant title. The Golden State Warriors showed exactly what it takes to build a dynasty in this era of big contracts and dangerous salary cap penalties. I won’t sit here and say that the

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As Deadline looms, these 10 players are on riseAs Deadline looms, these 10 players are on rise

With 17 teams sitting no more than seven games out of a postseason spot as of Thursday, the five-week sprint toward the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline should see several race-changing moves. As teams assess where they stand — who will be buyers, and who will decide to sell? — let’s look at 10 players whose stock is on the rise.

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John Smoltz just learned how hard US Open golf really isJohn Smoltz just learned how hard US Open golf really is

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Though John Smoltz may have felt very much alone on the wind-whipped, sun-baked Broadmoor course, he wasn’t. The pitching Hall of Famer spent Day 1 at the US Senior Open in much the same position as the rest of the field — gouging out of ankle-high rough, then scrambling to put himself in position for par putts on tricky, mountain greens that left player after player shaking his head. “I’m just being honest,� Smoltz said after a round of 15-over 85 that left him tied for 150th place. “I don’t have enough game for this course yet.� He wasn’t alone. The ultimate test for the seniors produced only eight below-par scores Thursday, and not a single player — not even leader

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Thames keeps dominating Reds with late HRThames keeps dominating Reds with late HR

Eric Thames hit his 13th career homer in 20 games against the Reds to lead the Brewers to a win. Jesus Aguilar also homered for Milwaukee, which stays 2 1/2 games ahead of the Cubs in the National League Central. Cincinnati starter Anthony DeSclafani allowed two runs through 6 1/3 innings, but he was responsible for two of the three that scored on Thames’ homer, which was allowed by reliever Amir Garrett.

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