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Getty Images At any given time, there are 210 first-round picks in circulation within the NBA's trade market. That figure represents 30 apiece for the next seven drafts, which is as far out as trades are allowed to go. In the past, that rule was almost never invoked. Trading picks seven years in the future simply represented a degree of risk teams were not willing to take for any realistically available reward. There's a perception around the NBA that teams are significantly more eager to take that risk now that superstars are being moved more frequently. There's some truth to that notion, but not as much as you might think. Prior to writing this story, I posed a simple question to my Twitter followers: Of those 210 first-round picks in circulation, how many did they believe were no longer owned by their original teams? Or, put more simply, how many did they believe had been traded? Every single guess was too high. The lowest offered was 60. The highest was 110. Even my … [Read more...] about Which traded NBA future first-round picks hold the most value? Ranking all 47 that have changed hands

Mumbai: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) on Wednesday announced the extension of its partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for exclusive television and digital rights for six years till 2028. The deal will cover the broadcast of England’s matches in India along with Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Maldives. The renewal will give Sony exclusive rights to broadcast all England senior men’s and women’s international matches along with domestic competitions on its sports channels and OTT platform SonyLIV. “We’re delighted to extend this partnership for another six years, broadcasting England men’s and women’s home international cricket to a passionate global audience. This partnership also enables us to bring the men’s county game to the biggest cricket audience in the world.” “After the thrilling conclusion of the England v India men’s Test series last month, there is so much fantastic cricket to look forward to over … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Networks India Extends Broadcast Deal With ECB Till 2028

247Sports released the updated 2024 Top247 rankings Wednesday to set the table for the crucial junior football season for that cycle's prospects. Wednesday's release marks the first update to the 2024 Top247 rankings since earlier in the spring, when the 247Sports national team expanded the initial top 100 watch list -- published in Aug. 2021 -- to the first full Top247 edition for the cycle. Below you will find a link to the updated 2024 Top247 rankings, as well as a few of the more noteworthy themes regarding Wednesday's release. Countless offseason events -- from the elite camp circuit, to select and school 7-on-7 events, to spring football, and more -- fueled the movement. *** 2024 TOP247 RANKINGS *** STEADY AT THE TOP With so much time remaining in this particular cycle, the top of the board from the initial Top247 remains largely intact. Chandler (Ariz.) quarterback Dylan Raiola keeps his No. 1 overall slot and rises to a 97 rating , the … [Read more...] about Updated 2024 Top247: Offseason adjustments set the table for fall

Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) Santa Margarita standout Collins Acheampong 's strong offseason and excellent measurables fuel his rise to four-star status on 247Sports. In the 6-foot-7, 250-pound range, Acheampong possesses a strong multi-sport background and verified testing data that should give him immense developmental potential. "We've called Collins Acheampong one of the most intriguing players in this year's class," said Greg Biggins, 247Sports national analyst and West Coast guru. "His back story is fascinating as he came over to the States from Ghana as a basketball player, enrolling at tiny Anaheim (Calif.) Fairmont Prep. He played football that year as well and showed promise but his school shut down the football program his sophomore year and that appeared to be the end of his gridiron days. "This offseason, video of him working out made the rounds and he quickly became one of the hottest recruits out West. With an athletic 6-7, 250 pound … [Read more...] about Michigan commit Collins Acheampong rises to 4-star status on 247Sports

Getty Images Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson just landed a big contract, and he may need some of that money to settle a lawsuit that was recently filed against him. The company that organized Johnson's football camp, FlexWork Sports Management LLC, is suing the star wideout after he failed to show up for that camp, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . In the suit, FlexWork alleges that one of Johnson's agents texted camp organizers just 13 minutes ahead of the scheduled start time to alert them that Johnson's flight from Sarasota, Fla. had been canceled. The plan from there was for Johnson to board another flight and arrive later in the day, but an alleged conversation between Johnson's agent and the camp organizers revealed that Johnson did not want to wait at the airport for another flight. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed … [Read more...] about Steelers WR Diontae Johnson facing lawsuit for no-show at youth football camp, per report