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Newsweek
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Top Destinations Emerging for Naz Reid Amid Free Agency Buzz
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The upcoming NBA offseason is expected to be one for the books. A ton of players could find new homes, from key role players to superstars. More NBA news: Knicks Staff Reportedly Losing Patience With Karl-Anthony Towns There is expected to be a ton of movement, and that includes Minnesota Timberwolves star big man, Naz Reid. Reid has an opportunity to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and she holds a player option. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, there is a possibility that Reid will opt out and enter free agency. "Randle holds a $30.9 million player option that he must exercise or decline by June 29. Reid has his own $15 million option that many around the league expect last season's Sixth Man of the Year to decline." Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 12, 2025... Naz Reid #11 of the Minnesota Timberwolves warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 12, 2025 in San Francisco, California. More Photo byGiven the Timberwolves' current construction, it is highly unlikely that they will be able to keep both Julius Randle and Reid. Reid could be the odd man out, and if that is the case, plenty of teams will want to acquire the 2023-24 Sixth Man of the Year. Here are the top three teams that stand out as the most ideal landing spots for Reid. Los Angeles Lakers The Lakers are a team that could use the services of a big, really any reliable big, and Reid could do that and then some. L.A. could be in line to sign Reid, and it is very possible they could do just that. However, if the Lakers pull the trigger on Reid, it will likely be in the form of a sign-and-trade. The Lakers would love to have the 25-year-old, as he could serve as a functioning big man and have the ability to space the floor. The Lakers lacked such a player last season, and a potential Reid addition would be a massive upgrade. Detroit Pistons The Pistons are another team that would undoubtedly welcome a player like Reid, though their financial constraints make such a move tricky. With limited cap space heading into the summer, Detroit won't have much flexibility to spend freely. Team President Trajan Langdon has already hinted that any significant additions would likely come via the trade route rather than free agency. Even so, the Pistons would jump at the chance to add a player like Reid, especially given their struggles with floor spacing throughout the season and into the playoffs. Detroit will be keeping an eye on how Reid's market shapes up, hoping that a tight financial landscape might tip the scales in their favor. San Antonio Spurs The Spurs are in need of a strong and reliable backup big behind Victor Wembanyama, and Reid fits the bill. The 25-year-old could be stellar behind the Frenchman. Not only could the Spurs compete this season, but Reid is precisely what the Spurs need to take them from a lottery team to fringe contenders. More NBA news: Hawks Star Trae Young Makes Cryptic Post Amid Trade Rumors Spurs Need to Avoid Nightmare Situation With Victor Wembanyama For more General NBA news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Nick Cassidy on winning Round 11 race at Shanghai E-Prix: 'It feels like we've been waiting a long time'
Image credit: Formula E Nick Cassidy had secured third place on the podium in Monaco earlier this year, but he was still hungry for a win. The Jaguar TCS Racing driver finally got his moment of relief and joy as he clinched his first victory of the season in Race 2 of the Shanghai E-Prix. Starting from pole after an impressive performance in the rain-soaked qualifying session, Cassidy went on to win the rain-hit Round 11 race on Sunday. Nick Cassidy on his much-awaited win in Shanghai It was a much-awaited victory for Cassidy, who triumphed in the second race of the Shanghai double-header. As he crossed the finish line on the wet track at the Shanghai International Circuit, he exclaimed on the team radio, 'Wow, speechless. I was waiting for this day. It's been tough.' The New Zealander was seen laughing his heart out as he stepped onto the podium to celebrate the win. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Speaking after the race, Nick Cassidy said, 'This weekend is a massive highlight. Really proud of all our guys. Qualifying from yesterday was huge for us, we were in the game, and I'm just proud that we've come back today and our pace was absolutely unbelievable — what a race. I feel like there have been so many wins that probably should have been ours at the end of last season that never happened, and it feels like we've been waiting a long time. That's certainly on your mind when you go through the last couple of laps, and now to get that monkey off the back is awesome.' Jaguar TCS Racing referred to Cassidy's win as a 'wet weather master-Cass' in an Instagram post. Fans celebrated his return to the top step of the podium, flooding the comments with messages of support and congratulations. One fan wrote, 'Brilliant race from Nick! Great to see him back on top!!' Another commented, 'Finally it happened Nick finally.' A third said, 'The better days did come!!! Well done Nick! Back on the top!' One more read: 'Yes Nick!!! Huge Congratulations!! Mega mega mega Drive! So well deserved!' Also Read: Shanghai E-Prix 2025 Round 11 results: Nick Cassidy wins, Porsche duo Pascal Wehrlein and Antonio Da Costa take 2nd and 3rd spot As a result of his win, Cassidy now sits in seventh place in the Formula E Driver Standings with 58 points. With five races remaining in Season 11, he will be aiming for more success before the championship concludes.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Anthony Edwards Makes Bold Promise After Timberwolves' Game 5 Collapse
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. For the second season in a row, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been eliminated in the Western Conference Finals, this time at the hands of the top-seed and 68-win team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. More NBA news: Lakers Could Be in Position to Land Perfect Luka Doncic Co-Star The Timberwolves fell to the Thunder in five games, and overall, it was not a pretty series for Minnesota. They feel they are on the better team and will now conduct some digging and soul-searching this offseason. Minnesota is a younger and energetic team that made yet another surprising run ot the NBA's finals four. After clinching the No. 6 seed, many thought they would suffer a first-round exit; however, they made an improbable run to the conference finals, led by their superstar guard, Anthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts during the second quarter of Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on May 14, 2025... Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts during the second quarter of Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on May 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More Photo byEdwards was stellar all season long and reached new heights in the playoffs; however, it was not enough to take down the Thunder. The former Georgia product spoke to the media after the game and made a bold prediction following the loss. He told the media that he promises to make strides this offseason. "I'm going to work my butt off this summer," Edwards said on Wednesday. "Nobody's going to work harder than me this summer. I'll tell you that much." Edwards' comments came after the Thunder's 26-year-old superstar, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, led his team to the Finals and won the Western Conference Finals MVP award. Edwards, 23, put up poor numbers in the conference finals compared to the other two rounds, averaging 23.0 points per game, 7.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 0.4 steals while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 28.2 percent from three in 37.4 minutes of action. In the elimination game on Wednesday, Edwards recorded 19 points on 7-of-18 shooting, six rebounds, two assists and one block in 39 minutes of action. Three times, Edwards failed to score over 20 points in the series. While Edwards is upset by the loss, he admitted that the Thunder deserve to be representing the West in the finals this season. "They were the better team. They came out and beat us, punched us in the face," Edwards said, "and we lost the game, we lost the series." The Timberwolves finished the season with a 49-33 record. More NBA news: NBA Champion Says Timberwolves Should Target This Anthony Edwards Co-Star Warriors Guard Undergoes Unexpected Offseason Surgery Grizzlies Star Jaren Jackson Jr Loses Chance at Massive Payday For more Timberwolves and general NBA news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
A new-look Odafe Oweh steals the spotlight at Ravens OTAs
The last time we saw Odafe Oweh on the football field, he was closing the book on a phenomenal 2024 season. He had tallied 39 tackles, ten sacks, and a forced fumble for the Baltimore Ravens during the 17 games of an AFC North-winning campaign. He was impressive during the Wild Card Round, notching two tackles, a sack, and three additional QB hits vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers on 26 snaps. Unfortunately, he didn't play as well one week later. Advertisement He notched one tackle on 21 snaps vs. the Buffalo Bills during the Divisional Round, but most of Baltimore's roster didn't play up to their standards on that evening. Last January's loss to the Bills was deflating, but it was clear Oweh had taken another step. Four months later, he's back and seemingly looking to prove a point. A bulked-up Odafe Oweh has shown up to Ravens OTAs. OTAs aren't mandatory, but many of Baltimore's stars were in attendance for the second day of work. It's great to see everyone, as this feels like a team that has already bought into the goals of the coming season. Odafe Oweh was hard to miss. He has added some mass. He's gone from the 245-pound frame we saw last January to 265 pounds, but he still feels just as explosive. "(It will help in stopping) the run, and then, obviously, the top of my rush, not being able to be pushed off the point, digging out the rip. And then obviously [with] power as well." Thank the official team site for the quote. Those were the words of a reinvigorated Oweh, who still hasn't forgotten to use last year's disappointing loss as fuel. Advertisement "I didn't have the outing I wanted, so I thought a lot of that had to do with my weight and being able to be stout in certain positions. So, as soon as the season was done, I went to Miami, started eating, lifting, and then gaining weight, basically." Opposing offensive lines, beware. Oweh is on a mission, and he's bringing a ticked-off Ravens team with him. This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Odafe Oweh's new look is all the rage at Ravens OTAs
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Rams veteran offensive star picked as top bounce-back candidate by PFF
Rams veteran offensive star picked as top bounce-back candidate by PFF The Los Angeles Rams enjoyed a relatively successful 2024 season. They won the NFC West, made the postseason and lost in the Divisional Round by only six points. L.A. even brought back some of their biggest names for 2025, including Matthew Stafford, Alaric Jackson and Tutu Atwell, while upgrading at other positions like receiver with Davante Adams, center with Coleman Shelton and inside linebacker with Nate Landman. But not everyone had superstar seasons in 2024, and Pro Football Focus' Dalton Wasserman wrote that Stafford is the Rams' top bounceback candidate in 2025. Wasserman picked Stafford not because was bad this past season, though, but because he could be even better in 2025. "Labeling Matthew Stafford a bounce-back candidate may seem odd, given his 24 touchdowns and just eight interceptions in 2024," Wasserman wrote. "However, his 73.3 passing grade was his second-lowest over the past nine seasons, and his 3.7% turnover-worthy play rate was his highest since 2017. For a veteran quarterback like Stafford, elite pass protection is essential — and the Rams didn't provide it last season, finishing with the NFL's third-worst pass-blocking grade. The difference was stark: Stafford earned a 90.6 passing grade from a clean pocket, compared to just 33.3 under pressure. If the Rams can keep him upright behind a healthier offensive line, Stafford could help lead another deep playoff run in 2025." It's a bold take considering Stafford is only getting older at age 37, but it's a bet on Sean McVay's continued excellence as well as the development of the offensive line as well as the addition of Adams. Those three pieces lend itself to a better statistical season than a year ago, especially considering Stafford was without the since-departed Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua for a few games to open the season. A fully healthy offense would do wonders for Stafford's numbers in 2025 and could propel the Rams into contention much fast this season.
