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sports14 days ago•2 min saved

Capitals leap 11 spots to draft Idaho-born forward Tyus Sparks

The Washington Capitals moved up 11 spots in the fourth round to select forward Tyus Sparks with the 101st overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, sending Columbus’s 4th-rounder (112) and San Jose’s 2028 fifth-round pick in the deal. Sparks, 18, split the WHL season between the Vancouver Giants and Spokane Chiefs, scoring 65 points in 69 regular-season games and adding 3 playoff points (2 goals, 1 assist) in five games; he led the Chiefs in points and ranked second in assists and power-play goals (8). NHL Central Scouting listed him 37th among North American skaters. Sparks, an Idaho native, would be only the third Idaho-born player in NHL history, with a family background in football and gymnastics and a childhood favorite in Patrice Bergeron.

via RMNB|

#draft-trade #nhl-draft-2026 #sports

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Rams' forward-looking draft-night trade sets up 13th pick and title chase

Los Angeles Rams benefited from last year's draft-night deal with Atlanta, trading their own first- and third-round picks for the Falcons' second- and seventh-round picks plus Atlanta's 2026 first-round pick. While the Falcons faced leadership changes and the legal issues surrounding pass rusher James Pearce, the Rams—under GM Les Snead and coach Sean McVay—still hold the 13th overall pick and can either select another impact player or maneuver for more assets, highlighting their long-term plan and continued contention.

via NBC Sports|

#draft-trade #falcons #first-round-pick

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Storm's Shocking Flau'jae Johnson Swap Draws Scrutiny

In the 2026 WNBA draft, Seattle traded Marta Suárez and a future second-round pick to Golden State for Flau'jae Johnson, a deal that sparked confusion as Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin offered evasive remarks about strategy and finances while Seattle GM Talisa Rhea praised Johnson’s fit for the present and future; ESPN later revealed a pre-draft agreement on picks, suggesting the swap may have hinged on the picks rather than Johnson alone, leaving analysts to question the move’s rationale and its potential long-term impact if Suárez underperforms.

via Sports Illustrated|

#draft-trade #flaujae-johnson #golden-state-valkyries

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Timberwolves Acquire Rocco Zikarsky's Draft Rights in Trade with Bulls

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to acquire the draft rights to Australian center Rocco Zikarsky, the 45th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, from the Chicago Bulls in a planned trade. Zikarsky, an 18-year-old who played for the Brisbane Bullets and attended the NBA Global Academy, is the second Australian player drafted this year, continuing Australia's strong presence in the NBA draft.

via NBA|

#australian-basketball #draft-trade #nba

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Warriors and Grizzlies Complete Major Trade

The Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies traded picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, with the Warriors acquiring Will Richard from Florida, a promising 3&D player, in exchange for the 59th pick, while the Grizzlies selected Jahmai Mashack. Richard, known for his championship-winning performance at Florida, could quickly impact the Warriors' rotation.

via Sports Illustrated|

#draft-trade #golden-state-warriors #memphis-grizzlies

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Patriots' Franchise-Altering Move: Securing Star QB in 2024 NFL Draft"

Speculation suggests that the New England Patriots may trade up in the draft to acquire USC quarterback Caleb Williams, potentially giving up three future first-round picks and a second-round pick. However, some experts argue that such a move would be overly costly and risky, as the team has multiple areas of need and may not have the supporting cast to help Williams succeed. While Williams is considered a top prospect, it's cautioned that the Patriots should focus on building depth and infrastructure rather than making a high-stakes trade for a quarterback.

via Heavy.com|

#caleb-williams #draft-trade #new-england-patriots

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

"Potential Trey Lance Trade Talks Heat Up Among NFL Teams"

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell has proposed a mock draft trade that would see the San Francisco 49ers trade quarterback Trey Lance, three third-round picks, and a sixth-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings for the 21st overall selection and quarterback Nick Mullens. The deal would give the 49ers a first-round pick but undeniably a disappointing return for a player they invested three first-round picks to acquire. The potential trade would add an interesting wrinkle to the 49ers' quarterback situation.

via Niners Nation|

#draft-trade #nfl #nick-mullens

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

"2023 NFL Draft and Hypothetical Trades: Bold Moves for Superstar Players"

The Cincinnati Bengals could help the New York Jets land Aaron Rodgers by trading down out of the first round with them, giving them No. 28 and Jonah Williams in exchange for two second-round picks this year. The Bengals would benefit from wiggling out of Williams' fully guaranteed fifth year worth $12.6 million and picking up extra picks that would mean having three picks in the top 60.

via Yahoo Sports|

#aaron-rodgers #cincinnati-bengals #draft-trade