The Magic reportedly have a steep asking price for an Aaron Gordon trade. Which apparently won’t please him. Jared Weiss and Sam Amick of The Athletic : Aaron Gordon is ready for a relocation, as sources tell The Athletic that he asked Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman for a trade through his representative in February. Sources say the Celtics, whose significant struggles this season appear to have increased the pressure to add another impactful player in time for the playoff push, have been among the teams engaged with the Magic about a possible Gordon deal. The Timberwolves, Nuggets, Rockets, Pistons, Warriors and Trail Blazers are also reportedly interested in Gordon . I’d caution against reading too much into reports of a steep asking price. Of course , other teams think Orlando’s asking price is too high. The Magic would probably say offers are too low. That’s how these negotiations work… until a deal is reached. No wonder … [Read more...] about Report: Aaron Gordon requests trade from Magic
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Report: Celtics leading in trade race for Magic’s Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier
Aaron Gordon reportedly wants the Magic to trade him . But not just anywhere . Gordon prefers to join a team set on making a playoff run. The Celtics would probably qualify. Even at 21-22, Boston has impressive young talent . The Celtics would be even more formidable with Gordon – though it could get complicated with a larger deal that also includes Evan Fournier and Marcus Smart . Matt Moore of The Action Network : The Boston Celtics are considered the frontrunners to add Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon via trade, multiple sources confirmed to The Action Network Monday night. While the framework of a deal is in active discussion and considered the leading offer, sources say no deal has been agreed upon and the Magic are expected to continue to take offers up until Thursday’s deadline. Boston, multiple sources confirmed, has offered two first-round picks. Additionally, the framework involves Evan Fournier going to Boston, with the Celtics sending a … [Read more...] about Report: Celtics leading in trade race for Magic’s Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier
Rumour Has It: Real Madrid eyeing Lukaku, Atletico make Llorente demands amid Man Utd links
But could Romelu Lukaku swap Inter for Madrid? Madrid are reportedly keen on the in-form star. TOP STORY – MADRID TRACKING LUKAKU Real Madrid are interested in Inter star Romelu Lukaku , according to the Telegraph via Mundo Deportivo. LaLiga champions Madrid have been heavily linked with Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe . But Madrid are ready to bid for Lukaku, who is also reportedly wanted by former club Chelsea and Spanish giants Barcelona . ROUND-UP - Marca reports Atletico Madrid will not lower their asking price for star midfielder Marcos Llorente , who has been linked with Manchester United as well as City . Atletico will only begin negotiations if his £103million (€120m) release clause is triggered. - Cuatro says Madrid do not want Cristiano Ronaldo to return from Juve as Mbappe and Haaland are their primary targets. United and PSG are both interested in Ronaldo. - Liverpool … [Read more...] about Rumour Has It: Real Madrid eyeing Lukaku, Atletico make Llorente demands amid Man Utd links
Tiger Woods car collision: Los Angeles County sheriff says ‘excessive speed’ as cause of crash
Tiger Woods was driving at nearly double the legal speed limit when he suffered serious injuries in his car crash earlier this year. Woods suffered multiple fractures in the incident on February 23, when he careered off the road "at high speed" and was lucky to survive as his car rolled several times before coming to rest on an embankment. Data from the vehicle's black box showed Woods was travelling between 84 and 87 miles per hour, on a downhill stretch of road that has a speed limit of 45 mph, shortly before his crash in Rolling Hills Estates, just outside Los Angeles. Los Angeles County Sheriff, Alex Villanueva, said in a news conference on Wednesday the primary cause of the accident was driving at a "speed unsafe for the road conditions and the inability to negotiate the curve of the roadway". Villanueva added the "estimated speed when the vehicle struck the tree was 75mph", while it is believed Woods inadvertently hit the accelerator instead of the brake pedal … [Read more...] about Tiger Woods car collision: Los Angeles County sheriff says ‘excessive speed’ as cause of crash
Rumour Has It: PSG eyeing Kane and Salah as Bayern, Chelsea and Atletico circle Inter’s Barella
The Paris Saint-Germain star has been tipped to join Real Madrid. Should Mbappe depart Paris, PSG are reportedly drawing up a list of replacements. TOP STORY – KANE AND SALAH WANTED IN PARIS Paris Saint-Germain have set their sights on Tottenham forward Harry Kane and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah as possible replacements for Kylian Mbappe , according to Telefoot. Mbappe has been heavily linked with LaLiga champions Real Madrid , though PSG remain in negotiations over a contract extension. While PSG are still hopeful, the Ligue 1 holders are eyeing the Premier League should Mbappe leave the French capital. INFOS TELEFOOT ! L'état actuel et les détails des négociations de la prolongation de Mbappé au PSG, les pistes potentielles ciblées par le club pour le remplacer en cas d'un éventuel départ : le point avec toutes les infos détaillées de @JulienMaynard pic.twitter.com/JqpWrA888I — Téléfoot (@telefoot_TF1) April 11, 2021 Kane is reportedly wanted by … [Read more...] about Rumour Has It: PSG eyeing Kane and Salah as Bayern, Chelsea and Atletico circle Inter’s Barella