Trades (Sports)

Kevin Durant Asks to Be Traded From the Nets

The Nets’ latest foray into the world of superteams might be over. Kevin Durant, a 12-time N.B.A. All-Star, has requested a trade, and the Nets have given him permission to find a trade partner, Rich Kleiman, Durant’s business manager, told ESPN. Durant’s request came three days after Kyrie Irving decided to opt into the final […]

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What We Learned From Round 1 of the N.F.L. Draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off the 2022 N.F.L. draft with a risky, counterintuitive selection that could mire the franchise at the bottom of the standings for years if it backfires. In other words, it was a typical start to a typically unpredictable first round. The Jaguars selected Georgia edge rusher Travon Walker with the No. […]

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The Toronto Blue Jays Set Their Sights on the World Series

Last year, Cavan Biggio and Santiago Espinal led a group that combined to hit .249 with 10 home runs and a .691 O.P.S. During a down 2021 season, Chapman hit .210 with 27 home runs and a .716 O.P.S. In his previous four seasons combined, he posted an .839 O.P.S., and he smashed 36 home […]

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‘New Year, New Me’ Actually Might Work for the Chicago Bulls

About a month before training camp last fall, the Chicago Bulls began meeting up in their city, which would become a new home for most of them. They got together for workouts they didn’t have to do. They played five-on-five. They hung out. With only three players who had been with the team during the […]

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Even With Fewer Stars in Beal’s Orbit, the Wizards Find Their Way

Harrell’s production this season may end up indicting the Lakers. He’s averaging 17.5 points and 9 rebounds on 65.3 percent shooting, all on pace to be career highs. And he’s doing this mostly from off the bench while playing the most minutes of his career. By some metrics, Harrell hasn’t been just the best player […]

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