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New York Times
4 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
Lakers mailbag: Is this LeBron's last season in LA? Could Giannis or Jokić be future targets?
Hello everyone and welcome to my first mailbag here at my new home, The Athletic. As the grandson of a letter carrier (fun fact) and as someone who attended every Los Angeles Lakers game a season ago, I'm uniquely qualified for this very assignment. I sent the signal out on social media for your questions, and I'm going to do my best to answer as many of them as possible, with neither rain, nor sleet, nor Eric Snow stopping me from delivering the answers. (Questions have been lightly edited for clarity and length.) What is the main change you believe the new majority owner of the Lakers will bring compared to the previous owner? —@afamosajems A few of you asked questions about something that feels like way too much of an afterthought considering the impact it could eventually have on the organization. A few things first. The general sense I've gotten from talking to my sources within the organization is that things are basically 'business as usual' currently. But no one who has paid any attention to the behemoth the Los Angeles Dodgers have become can realistically think that Mark Walter is going to just let the Lakers move forward powered solely by inertia. Advertisement One thing that fans should know — modernization efforts began prior to the sale with the Lakers further investing in things like analytics and medical staffing. But there was, to some extent, a budget. With deeper-pocketed ownership, it's reasonable to expect the Lakers will be able to take more risks in the ways they spend on non-salary cap matters. A common critique of the Lakers is that they get the big stuff right and the small stuff much less right. Resources, if deployed, should help the hit rights go up. It won't solve everything — plenty of wealthy teams still make mistakes with minimum contracts and second-round picks — but the extra cash should help once the sale closes. But the process for things like the hiring of new strength coach Jeremy Holsopple started before the team's sale became public. Will this be LeBron James' last year with the Lakers? Is the Lakers roster built to contend deep in the playoffs? — @mattyicefalcon Also, do you think LeBron will retire as a Laker? — @lakeshow4ever8 Yeah, OK so let's get to this. I write this with the explicit instruction to readers that I believe that very few people know what LeBron James is thinking when it comes to his future, and that at his age, figuring out how to get ready for the NBA season in front of him requires enough physical and mental energy to keep him from dwelling on questions about his career mortality. Here are the things we know: James has one year left on his contract with the Lakers for max-ish money (he took a slight discount last summer). He has a no-trade clause. He opted into his deal to be with the team. I think there are still questions that need to be answered about the ways he and Luka Dončić look as co-stars on a championship team, questions that are probably big enough to not want to tie yourself to any one significant decision for next summer. It's also, undoubtedly, a strange position to take one of the NBA's all-time leading scorers, a player still performing at an All-NBA level, and have him on an expiring deal. Advertisement All indications are that James will be in training camp at the end of September and will play his 23rd NBA season with the Lakers. But I really don't want to make any guesses, informed or not, about how James views his future, either as a Laker or as an NBA player. Again, all I know is that when faced with chances to play for teams other than the Lakers, James has chosen to stay in purple and gold each time. If you had to listen to one song every day for the rest of your life, what record would you pick? — @ECreates88 I love this because it's not my favorite song, but basically one I could never get sick of. The quick-look-through-my-playlist contenders: Neil Young 'Harvest Moon,' Tom Petty 'Wildflowers,' Talking Heads 'This Must Be The Place (Naïve Melody),' Father John Misty 'I Guess Time Just Makes Fools Of Us All,' Curtis Mayfield 'Movin' On Up,' Spoon 'The Underdog,' A Tribe Called Quest 'Electric Relaxation,' Beastie Boys 'Shake Your Rump,' Modest Mouse 'Missed the Boat,' Wednesday 'Chosen to Deserve,' Parquet Courts 'Tenderness' and MJ Lenderman 'She's Leaving You.' But ultimately, if I had to listen to one song every day, I'd want it to be a song that made me as happy as possible, as quickly as possible. And I don't think any song makes me happier faster than 'American Girl' by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. How realistic is a Matisse Thybulle/Robert Williams III deal for the Lakers by the deadline? And in the scenario that both Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokić wanted to come to the Lakers next summer, which player would LA rather go after? — @RyanLucas_LA Let's just tackle the first question here. I have a hard time believing a team that's so close to the first apron that it can't currently sign a free agent would gamble on not one, but two guys that have no track record of availability. As far as the second part goes, I think the organization would reconsider its stance on the viability of three max players. (If I had to pick, it'd be Jokić.) Advertisement Realistically, is it a long shot to consider Giannis or Jokić in 2027? Or do you think the Lakers have any considerable assets to possibly trade for Giannis? — @afamosajems Do I think either is realistic as a trade target? No, not really. The market would need to be way suppressed by a player saying they would simply walk to the Lakers in free agency so 28 other teams shouldn't even consider bidding, and still the Lakers' offer would be thin. Now, 2027 in free agency, should either Giannis or Jokić make it there, could be interesting, especially if Dončić has the kind of season the Lakers expect out of him. What do you think is the biggest roster hole going into the season? I kind of like the roster makeup right now with the exception of backup big man/rim protector. — @ Do you think this is the roster going into training camp? — @LakeShowJoe_ Dan, do you think there's any chance LAL will make a minor trade with Maxi Kleber's or Gabe Vincent's expiring contracts before the start of the season? And if that happens and creates flexibility, could you see them adding Kevin Love as a veteran voice alongside LeBron in the locker room? — @Los_LakersBR I don't think another move is coming for the Lakers before the season starts, and really, it's just a simple cost-benefit analysis of making one. The Lakers have two tradable draft picks as of now, one first, one second and some low-value swaps because, well, any team with Dončić on it has a pretty high floor. To create a roster spot to sign a remaining free agent, you're spending at least one second and losing a veteran who you believe to some degree can help (or who can make as big of a difference compared to whatever player is still uncommitted here in August). As far as trades go, while talks could pick back up as training camp gets closer, I believe it's way more likely that the Lakers would rather look at the roster that they've built, assess the strengths and weaknesses and try to improve during the season than use any of their limited draft arsenal to get a deal done now. Are you hearing anything about the expected rotation role of Adou Thiero? Was he drafted to be developed or to play right away, as the roster needs athleticism? With Dalton Knecht, did his summer-league performance affect the team's expectations and role for this year? —@prettytile There were definitely some eyebrows raised around the NBA when Thiero missed summer league with a knee issue, but I can finally offer a little optimism (we're 1,000 or so words in so I probably should). I've been told Thiero has been working out in the Lakers' facility and is expected to be participating once training camp opens at the end of September. As far as his role? It's gonna be crowded. But it's sort of a universal truth in the NBA. If young players want to get on the court, you do it by making an impact on the defensive end. And Thiero has the tools to make an impact on the defensive end. I won't go too in-depth on Knecht, other than to say that I think NBA evaluators haven't put much stock into his summer-league performance. Who is your favorite Laker of all time? — @theJayAquino Fun question! Never had one. I didn't grow up in Los Angeles, but my dad once took me to a sporting goods store in Chicago for a James Worthy New Balance signing. One of the first names in the NBA I remember knowing is Sedale Threatt. But let's go with Jason Kapono, who once had my favorite NBA quote about his fading draft stock: 'I should have left UCLA after my freshman year, moved to Yugoslavia and changed my name to Jason Kaponovich. I'd have been a first-round pick.' What is going to happen to Rui Hachimura after his current contract? — @methmatthewman Another great question and another very underrated subplot of this Lakers season. Hachimura, to me, represents a lot about what the Lakers have done right in terms of ID'ing an undervalued player and molding him into a useful piece while also showcasing some of their weaknesses. (Were they really bidding against anyone when Hachimura was a restricted free agent in 2023?) And he does a lot of the stuff that should shine alongside Dončić. Another good season and you could argue that he should be with the Lakers for another multi-year stint, even if it eats into some of their future flexibility. But if the defensive gains weren't real and the shooting suffers (it's been two full seasons of being really good), keeping the books clean becomes the better option. Fascinating season incoming following a fascinating offseason. Spot the pattern. 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USA Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn infielder Eric Snow selected by Blue Jays in 6th round of the 2025 MLB draft
Snow is the second Tiger to be taken in this year's draft after being selected in the 6th round by the Toronto Blue Jays. Another Auburn Tiger is headed to the American League East. Infielder Eric Snow is the latest Tiger to be selected in the 2025 MLB draft, going No. 172 overall to the Toronto Blue Jays in the 6th round. Snow is the first Tiger taken in day two of the draft after Ike Irish became the latest first round pick from Auburn on Sunday. Snow played just one season in Auburn, but made a quick impact. Snow divided his time between shortstop and third base in 2025 after transferring in from South Florida, and fielded at a 0.937 clip after committing just 10 errors in 187 fielding opportunities. At the plate, hit .307 with 66 hits, 14 doubles, eight home runs, and 34 RBI. Snow is the eighth player in Auburn history to be drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays organization, joining the likes of Gabe Gross, Josh Bell, and Josh Palacios. The MLB draft continues Monday with rounds 4-20, leading up to the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
USA Today
07-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn baseball vs. Coastal Carolina: Live coverage of Auburn Super Regional game two
Auburn baseball vs. Coastal Carolina: Live coverage of Auburn Super Regional game two Auburn baseball suffered a tough loss on Friday night/early Saturday morning to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, 7-6 in 10 innings, to fall behind 1-0 in the Auburn Super Regional. The Tigers trailed 6-1 in the 4th inning before chipping away in the 5th and 6th inning, and ultimately tying the game at 6-6 with an Eric Snow solo home run in the 7th inning to force extra innings. Caden Bodine hit a solo home run in the 10th inning to seal the win for the Chanticleers. He, along with teammate Blagen Pado, homered twice in the game for Coastal Carolina. Friday's game, which got underway at 8:06 p.m. CT, was delayed in the middle of the game by one hour and 46 minutes and ended in the early morning hours of Saturday. Auburn head coach Butch Thompson hopes that his team can find confidence despite the quick turnaround. 'We have confidence and resilience,' Thompson said postgame. 'We have to put our head down, get some sleep and get back out here. Quick turnaround, get back out here and do everything we can to try to win a baseball game and extend the season.' Check back throughout the game for the latest updates, highlights, and trends from game two of the Auburn Super Regional between Auburn and Coastal Carolina from Plainsman Park in Auburn, Alabama. One game to keep an eye on as you wait for first pitch between Auburn and Coastal Carolina is Saturday's game between North Carolina and Arizona. The Tar Heels are up 1-0 in the series and currently lead the Wildcats, 8-6 in the bottom of the 7th in game two. The winner of the Chapel Hill Super Regional will face the winner of the Auburn Super Regional in the opening round of the College World Series next week. Here's a look at how the Tigers will lineup on Saturday, with stats from Friday night's game included. Butch Thompson is going with the same lineup as last night that out-hit the Chanticleers, 11-10. 2B Chris Rembert (2-for-3, RBI, BB) Chris Rembert (2-for-3, RBI, BB) LF Bub Terrell (0-4, BB, 2 K) Bub Terrell (0-4, BB, 2 K) RF Ike Irish (2-for-4, RBI, 2B, HR) Ike Irish (2-for-4, RBI, 2B, HR) 1B Cooper McMurray (2-for-4, RBI, 2B) Cooper McMurray (2-for-4, RBI, 2B) DH Lucas Steele (1-for-5, RBI) Lucas Steele (1-for-5, RBI) 3B Eric Snow (2-for-4, RBI, HR) Eric Snow (2-for-4, RBI, HR) CF Bristol Carter (1-for-4) Bristol Carter (1-for-4) C Chase Fralick (1-for-5, 2B) Chase Fralick (1-for-5, 2B) SS Deric Fabian (0-for-4) Auburn: RHP Andreas Alvarez (3-1, 5.47 ERA) Coastal Carolina: RHP Jacob Morrison (11-0, 2.19 ERA) After striking out five batters and allowing zero runs in his start against NC State last Sunday to clinch the Auburn Regional title, freshman Andreas Alvarez has earned the right to start on the mound for the Tigers in game two of the Auburn Super Regional. He will rival Coastal Carolina right-hander Jacob Morrison, who is second on the team in strikeouts with 89 entering Saturday's game. Last night's game was delayed for nearly two hours due to thunder and heavy rain in the area. Will weather play a factor in game two? According to Accuweather, there is a 40% chance of rain during the 2 and 3 p.m. CT hours, with the greatest risk coming during the 4 p.m. CT hour at 51%. Counties north of Lee County are under Severe Thunderstorm Watches currently, so the weather will be worth monitoring. Check out the best photos from Friday's Auburn Super Regional opener Date: Saturday, June 7 Saturday, June 7 Time: 2 p.m. CT 2 p.m. CT Channel: ESPN2 ESPN2 Streaming: Fubo (free trial) Fubo (free trial) Broadcasters: Roy Philpott, Lance Cormier Watch Auburn vs. Coastal Carolina on ESPN2 How to listen to game two between Auburn and Coastal Carolina The broadcast of Friday's game between Auburn and Coastal Carolina will be available on the Auburn Athletics app, as well as the Auburn Sports Network. Find your local Auburn Sports Network affiliate below.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Terrell's 3 RBIs help Auburn beat Stetson 8-5, advance to regional's championship round
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Bub Terrell had two doubles and three RBIs, Eric Snow also had two doubles and drove in two runs and No. 4 national seed Auburn beat Stetson 7-5 at the Auburn Regional on Saturday night. Auburn (39-18) can clinch a berth in the super regionals with a victory Sunday over the winner of an elimination game between second-seeded N.C. State and the No. 3 seed Hatters (41-20). The Wolfpack or Hatters would have to beat the host Tigers twice to win the regional. Advertisement Cooper McMurray led off the second inning with a double off Stetson starter James Hays (4-1) and, after Lucas Steele lined out, Snow and Terrell hit back-to-back RBI doubles. Ike Irish and McMurray added consecutive run-scoring doubles in the third to make it 4-0. Evan Griffis scored when Isaiah Barkett grounded out to make it a three-run game going into the fourth, when Jordan Taylor and Landon Russel each had an RBI single to trim Stetson's deficit to 4-3. McMurray led off the fifth with a double and scored when Snow doubled to left center and Terrell hit a two-RBI double in the seventh to give Auburn a 7-3 lead. Danny Perez drew a two-out walk and scored on a double by Barkett before a single by Jayden Hilton made it 7-5 heading to the eighth. Advertisement Irish hit a lead-off home run in the ninth to cap the scoring. Samuel Dutton (7-3) gave up five runs over 6 2/3 innings and Ryan Hetzler allowed five hits over 2 1/3 scoreless innings for his eighth save of the season. ___ AP college sports:
Washington Post
01-06-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Terrell's 3 RBIs help Auburn beat Stetson 8-5, advance to regional's championship round
AUBURN, Ala. — Bub Terrell had two doubles and three RBIs, Eric Snow also had two doubles and drove in two runs and No. 4 national seed Auburn beat Stetson 7-5 at the Auburn Regional on Saturday night. Auburn (39-18) can clinch a berth in the super regionals with a victory Sunday over the winner of an elimination game between second-seeded N.C. State and the No. 3 seed Hatters (41-20). The Wolfpack or Hatters would have to beat the host Tigers twice to win the regional.
