Author name: Sam Cox

Sam is a widely published freelance writer, covering basketball, baseball and a range of other sports. He's still trying to decide if he prefers a rundown shot block or a smooth double play.

Franchise Sports

Nets and Hawks are both winners in Crabbe, Prince trade

Brooklyn Nets sent Allen Crabbe and his $18.5 million contract to the Atlanta Hawks in a trade this week, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Brooklyn will also send the 17th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and a 2020 lottery-protected pick. Atlanta will send Taurean Prince, and a 2021 second rounder to Brooklyn.

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Craig Kimbrel

Chicago Cubs and Kimbrel are an ideal pairing even on multi-year deal

Craig Kimbrel has signed a three-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, as first reported by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Jeff Passan added that Kimbrel will receive $43 million over the course of his three-year contract, including $10 million this season. There is a $1 million buyout on a club/vesting option for the 2022 season. He will receive $16 million in 2022 if the option is picked up.

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Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger’s incredible 2019 is far more than a hot start, he’s on his way to becoming the best player in baseball

It’s hard to believe what Cody Bellinger is doing for the Los Angeles Dodgers this far into the season. His projections over a 162-game campaign are the sort of silly numbers you expect with a small sample size klaxon in early April.

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Bradley Beal

Lakers should not hesitate to trade Ball for Beal, he’s the perfect player alongside LeBron

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal has been linked with the Los Angeles Lakers since the day LeBron James signed. Those rumours are gaining momentum, however, with Washington in a salary cap mess because of John Wall’s contract and the Lakers desperate to add star talent alongside James.

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Kawhi Leonard Joel Embiid

After Game 7 heartbreak, Sixers face enormous coaching and roster decisions

Kawhi Leonard hit a shot from another planet. The sort of moment that belongs in Space Jam. The Philadelphia 76ers were gobsmacked and eliminated in the cruellest way possible. Joel Embiid was in tears. Brett Brown was aghast. The Sixers were the first team in NBA Playoffs history to lose a Game 7 to a buzzer-beater.

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