Month: February 2024

With just a week left until the NBA’s February 8th trade deadline, some big deals have already been made. The Toronto Raptors have jumpstarted their rebuild by sending OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam to new basketball zip codes, while the New Orleans Pelicans have also gotten in on the early action by sending Kira Lewis Jr. out with a second-rounder to avoid the luxury tax. While some fans may be upset if the Pelicans stand pat, missing out on a golden opportunity to upgrade on the cheap would be the most awful scenario. The Pelicans need to be active on the phones and make sure they don’t lose out to lower-valued trade packages at the deadline. Dream acquisitions like Jaren Jackson Jr. or Lauri Markkanen would cost several first-round draft picks, while Jordan Clarkson, Bruce Brown, and Malcolm Brogdon are also intriguing options with enticing price tags. The Pelicans can afford to stand pat, but it seems unlikely, and fans will be near revolt if they miss out on a clearance rack type deal and a difference-maker instead lands with a Western Conference rival.

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With just a week left until the NBA’s February 8th trade deadline, some big deals have already been made. The Toronto Raptors have jumpstarted their rebuild…

Before the transfer deadline on Thursday at 11pm, the Saints were eager to strengthen their attacking options. Russell Martin will be pleased to have acquired the Wales international, David Brooks, as the Championship club aims for automatic promotion to the Premier League. Joe Rothwell is the only other player to have joined St. Mary’s this month, while Carlos Alcaraz is set to move to Serie A’s Juventus. Brooks has signed on loan until the end of the season with Bournemouth, with no obligation to make the deal permanent in the summer. EFL pundit Carlton Palmer believes that the signings made by Southampton, Leeds United, and Ipswich Town in the final stages of the window could be decisive in the automatic promotion race. Palmer believes that Brooks could provide the extra quality needed for Southampton to secure a place back in the Premier League. Southampton is currently third in the Championship table, one point off the automatic spots. Leeds, Southampton, and Ipswich are separated by two points, with Leeds having played a game more. The signings made by these three clubs could make all the difference in the promotion race.

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Before the transfer deadline on Thursday at 11pm, the Saints were eager to strengthen their attacking options. Russell Martin will be pleased to have acquired the…