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Biggest 2021 NBA free-agency and trade decisions for all 30 teams
Which decisions on free agents and trades will be priorities for each franchise?
NBA
Lowe: Why the Dennis Schroder-Buddy Hield duo would have been the safer bet for the Lakers
LeBron James is perhaps the greatest problem-solver in NBA history and has played with guards who don't shoot 3s well or often. But Russell Westbrook brings an entirely different set of challenges.
MLB
Winners, losers and in between: How all 30 teams fared as dust settles on thrilling MLB trade deadline
That was wild. Now that the most exciting trade deadline in recent memory is passed, here's who came out looking the best -- and the worst.
MLB
MLB trade deadline grades: Report cards for every major deal
Here's our report card for every big trade deadline move.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
How the Oklahoma and Texas move to the SEC affects College Football Playoff expansion
College Football playoff expansion was all the talk of the offseason until Oklahoma and Texas spurned the Big 12 for the SEC. Now the two storylines are intertwined with the 2021 season less than a month away.
BREAKING DOWN THE DEALS
Max Scherzer and Trea Turner in the same deal!? Here's who aced Dodgers-Nats blockbuster
The Dodgers have acquired Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from the Nationals in a blockbuster trade. Which team got the best of this deal?
Red Sox add power bat of their own in Kyle Schwarber trade with Nationals
The Red Sox have acquired Kyle Schwarber from the Nationals. Which team got the best of this deal?
Trade grades: Yankees continue deadline spree by acquiring Anthony Rizzo from Cubs
New York followed up adding Joey Gallo by dealing for Rizzo. What does the swap mean for both sides?
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
College football transfer portal - Chain reaction for each offensive position
How did McKenzie Milton's transfer impact both UCF and FSU? How did other teams replace key transfers on offense?
WHERE HE COULD LAND
Best trade fits for Xavien Howard: Five potential landing spots and his trade value
Howard requested a trade amid contract issues. Which NFL teams could be a good fit -- and what would it take to land Miami's star cornerback?
2021 FREE AGENCY IS RATED PG
CP3, Lowry and Lonzo: Why 2021 free agency will be defined by point guards
Who can be the next out-of-the-playoffs, into-the-Finals fairy tale? That's what teams will try to emulate this transaction season.
NBA
Why Kyle Lowry is the winner of Mavs moving Richardson's contract
Can Richardson be an impact player for Boston? Kevin Pelton gives out grades on the deal for both teams.
NBA
What Russell Westbrook's imperfect fit with the Lakers means for LeBron and AD
LeBron James is perhaps the greatest problem-solver in NBA history and has played with guards who don't shoot 3s well or often. But Russell Westbrook brings an entirely different set of challenges.
Tristan Thompson
NBA
Who wins the Celtics-Hawks-Kings multi-player deal?
In a three-team deal, the Kings land some insurance at center with Tristan Thompson, while the Hawks and Celtics both land veteran guards. Which team comes out ahead? Kevin Pelton hands out his grades.
Cubs
MLB
Here's everyone the Cubs got back in their MLB trade deadline deals
While Chicago fans say goodbye to Kris Bryant, Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo and Craig Kimbrel, we examine the young players the franchise got in return.
MLB
Trade grades: Giants get Bryant from Cubs, add drama to wild NL West
The team with MLB's best record took advantage of Chicago's rebuild. Is it enough to hold off the Dodgers and Padres?
MLB
Trade grades: Mets add sizzle with Javier Baez as Cubs' deadline overhaul continues
The New York Mets have acquired Javier Baez, one of baseball's most exciting players, in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. Who got the better of this deal?
MLB
MLB trade deadline grades: Report cards for every major deal
Here's our report card for every big trade deadline move.
MLB
Trade grades: Who got best of Cubs-White Sox Craig Kimbrel blockbuster?
Why have just one All-Star closer when you can have two? Still, the White Sox shipped a lot to their North Side rival in return.
MLB
Trade grades: Blue Jays draw ace in deal for Berrios, but did they give up too much?
Toronto shipped two top prospects to Minnesota, confident it can contend in an increasingly powerful AL East.
Derrick Favors
NBA
NBA trade grades: What dealing Derrick Favors to OKC means for the Utah Jazz and Thunder
The Jazz sent center Derrick Favors and a future first to OKC to create some cap flexibility, while the Thunder acquired yet another first-round pick. Kevin Pelton hands out the grades.
MLB
Trade grades: Max Scherzer and Trea Turner in the same deal?! Here's who should ace Dodgers-Nats blockbuster
The Dodgers are finalizing a deal to acquire Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from the Nationals in a blockbuster trade. Which team is getting the best of this deal?
NBA
Best available NBA free agents and their predicted salaries
Which players can teams sign in NBA free agency? Here is every free agent and their projected salary for the 2021-22 season.
MLB
This is the wildest MLB trade deadline in years -- and it's not over yet. Where does it go from here?
We've seen blockbuster after blockbuster this week. Here's what other deals are left to be made.
Aaron Holiday
NBA
NBA trade grades: Who wins the Wizards-Pacers deal for Aaron Holiday?
The Wizards filled a need at point guard after trading Russell Westbrook to the Lakers earlier on draft night.
MLB
Trade grades: Red Sox add power bat of their own in Kyle Schwarber deal with Nationals
The Red Sox have acquired Kyle Schwarber from the Nationals. Which team got the best of this deal?
NBA
NBA trade grades: Yes, the Thunder added more first-round picks to their treasure trove
Oklahoma City GM Sam Presti was at it again, swapping the No. 16 pick for two future first-rounders.
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