Seven weeks away from the draft, the Bears traded the No. 1 pick to the Carolina Panthers for an absolute haul. Now, Chicago will select with the No. 9 pick, not the first.
Most speculate the Bears will stand pat in hopes of drafting a turnkey player for their team. Moving any further down out of the top 10 might hurt the team's chances of finding a generational talent for the future.
But Chairman George McCaskey isn't ruling out any possibilities, including another trade if it makes sense for the team in Ryan Poles' mind.
"We're at a good spot at No. 9," McCaskey said on ESPN 1000. "And if he [Poles] sees a player he likes at No. 9, we'll go get him. Otherwise, who knows, maybe another trade."
The Bears erased one agenda item with the original trade down. They acquired DJ Moore from the Panthers, scratching off the need for another wide receiver. The core is now solidified with Moore, Darnell Mooney, Chase Claypool and Equanimeous St. Brown.
The draft holds plenty of pathways the Bears can take their franchise down. Most would concur the need for building the trenches is glaring. Some would argue the Bears could find a third starting cornerback or another wide receiver with the No. 9 pick.
It's important to note from McCaskey's conversation with ESPN 1000 that he trusts Poles. He mentioned Poles' affinity for a player in the conversation, noting the decision isn't McCaskey's. He also said he admires the "calm" Poles carries with him at all times, despite the "chaos" of the business they're in.
If there's one thing Poles has exuded so far in his tenure, it's assurance. Every move he's made, or hasn't made, has come with reason. The 37-year-old general manager clearly has a plan, or a vision he sees for the Bears.
And he'll stick to it. Especially when the clock starts for them on April 27.
“Aaron Rodgers Watch” could soon be coming to an end.
That’s according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, who believes the Packers and Jets will iron out a deal to send the four-time NFL MVP to New York “sooner than people think,” stressing the alleged disparity between teams has been overblown.
“I don’t think things between the Packers and Jets are in nearly as bad a place as some seem to believe they are,” Breer wrote Thursday.
“I think it [the deal] could happen as early as this week, and certainly will get done before the draft.”
Trade talks between the Jets and Packers have been at a standstill for some time, with ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio reporting Wednesday that Green Bay has backed off from wanting New York’s 2023 first-round pick as part of the package for Rodgers, 39.
The Jets viewed the Packers’ demands as “irrational” and “unreasonable,” according to Florio.
Trade talks between the Jets and Packers for Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers remain ongoing.Getty Images
He then suggested the Jets could give up a 2023 second-rounder in the deal, as well as a 2024 second-rounder, with the possibility of that pick turning into a first if Rodgers meets certain goalposts in his first season out of Green Bay.
Despite the apparent frostiness elsewhere — ahem, Rodgers and the Packers front office — Breer believes there is a path forward due to existing “relationships in place.”
Jets general manager Joe Douglas has a bond with his Green Bay counterpart, Brian Gutekunst, “from their time coming up as young road scouts.”
Jets coach Robert Saleh (left) and Packers coach Matt LaFleur (right) are longtime friends.AP
Last week, we covered what the New Orleans Saints should do if they decide to pick at 29th in the upcoming draft. Today we are going to go over another option in our Twitter poll. 18% of voters said that they would want to trade down from no. 29 and attain more assets, so let's look at a few possible options, IF the Saints were to go that route.
Looking ahead to the draft, the Saints currently hold the 29th pick. What would you like to see them do with it and why?
1.Steelersgo get another weapon for Pickett- The Pittsburgh Steelers should to continue looking for weapons for Kenny Pickett and the offense especially with the slow decline of Najee Harris. In this scenario they have a number 1 pick in the second round but could be tempted to move up 3 spots for a 3rd or a 4th. The Saints would only move down 3 spots and acquire a very good draft value pick in the 3rd or 4th.
Trade Details: Pitt sends No 32 and a 2024 3rd to the Saints for No 29
2. Ravens keep Lamar and finally get him a true receiver- If the Baltimore Ravens decide to actually keep their franchise QB, they need to finally get some receiver help because Mark Andrews just isn't enough to be a real threat in the playoffs. Receivers like Hyatt, Downs, Flowers etc. could all be available at no 29 and if the Ravens truly believe in Lamar, they could be willing to pay a handsome fee for the first-round pick.
Trade Details: Baltimore sends a 2025 first, a 2024 second and third and No 86 for No 29 and No 165 from the Saints.
3. Chiefs love their speed receivers- The Kansas City Chiefs have a theme of draft the fastest receiver possible they can get their hands on. Jalen Hyatt is as deep a threat as they come and is projected to start going around No 28. If the Chiefs connote to like their downfield guys they may be willing to move up 2 spots. The Saints could get a 3rd or even a second from the Chiefs for 2024. The Chiefs would get their downfield threat of the future to pair with Sky Moore and the Saints add assets for a team badly in need of depth.
Trade Details: Kansas City sends No 31 and a 2024 2nd/2024 3rd for No 29 from the Saints.
4. Rams give it one last shot with Stafford/McVay- Sean McVay apparently genuinely considered retiring this offseason. He ultimately decided to return for a last shot with Stafford according to reports. Even with Cooper Kupp, the LA Rams lacked reliable play making at receiver. If they are truly going for it, one last time they might be willing to move up a few spots from their second rounder and give up some major assets to do so.
Trade Details: Rams send No 36, No 77 and a 2024 4th for No 31 and a 2024 5th from the Saints.
These are just a few options that the Saints should listen to should those teams come calling for No 29. I am personally a fan of trading down and getting more pieces, especially when we have a few holes to fill and are not picking early in the first-round courtesy of the trade with Philly.
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The semiconductor industry continues to provide excellent opportunities for income generation with a backdrop of increased volatility and grinding upward trend.
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With positive flow in both stocks in the technology sector and options making more bullish bets, it's the ideal time to take a look at the behemoth that is Nvidia (NVDA). The chip stock holds both price strength and a bit of a cult following.
As the markets deliver wild swings, looking for spiked volatility and significant premium sent me positioning into a short iron condor expiring in May.
Nvidia Stock Iron Condor Setup
The trade is a short iron condor, which is made up of a short call spread and a short put spread. It aims at a specific price region over a period of time.
Sell to open the Nvidia May 19 monthly 290 calls, and buy to open the Nvidia May 19 monthly 295 calls.
Sell to open the Nvidia May 19 monthly 245 puts, and buy to open the May 19 monthly 240 puts.
The total credit is $2.95, and the total risk is $2.05. The total spread between strikes is $5.
Sitting with a Composite Rating of 98, Nvidia ranks weaker than the strongest in the industry, such as Broadcom (AVGO) and Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC).
But the option chains are very active and provide an excellent space to sell time premium, which is the goal of this short iron condor.
The weekly chart shows a solid upward trend, with some measure of resistance at the levels near 290. Current prices show some brief sideways formations.
This option strategy works well when volatility is increased in the option chains relative to past times, and when we have a likelihood of a stall into prior resistance levels.
The break-even prices are $292.95 on the upside and $242.05 on the downside.
Trade Exploration & Rationale For Decision
Identify the key chart levels.
There's congestion between the 245 and 290 price levels.
The stock moves within the range of congestion noted above into the expiration week and we collect full profit.
The stock moves into our 50% profit line — when the position is worth around $1.475 — and we exit the trade.
The stock rallies and moves over 295 with volume for more than three days. This means we must exit because the chart is in a breakout.
The stock rallies and moves below 245 with volume for more than three days. This means we must exit because the chart is in a breakdown.
Anne-Marie Baiynd is a 20-year veteran trader of stocks, options and futures and is the author of "The Trading Book: A Complete Solution to Mastering Technical Systems and Trading Psychology." She holds no positions in the investments she writes about for IBD. You can find her on Twitter and Stocktwits at @AnneMarieTrades
While U.S. and European investors continue to navigate a banking crisis, high inflation and slower earnings growth, several emerging markets stocks beloved by Wall Street analysts are expected to surge higher. Emerging markets equities had an optimistic start to the year as China reopened its economy and as high inflation showed signs of easing. In 2023, the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) is up 4.4% through Thursday's open. That's below the 5.5% gain in the S & P 500, but outstrips the Dow Jones Industrial Average's more than 1% decline. Many investors expect emerging markets equities are better positioned following a dismal two years, especially now that the dollar has weakened and the Street forecasts the Federal Reserve will soon stop hiking rates and may lower them by year-end. In 2022, the MSCI EM ETF tumbled 22%, while in 2021, it fell 5%. In fact, some emerging markets stocks that are also listed in the U.S. could be due for huge upside. These names are included in exchange-traded funds such as the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF, iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, the Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF or the SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF. They're also listed on the NYSE or Nasdaq and covered by at least 10 analysts. The group is also beloved by a majority of analysts and have roughly 20% or more upside to their average price targets. Here are their names. Credicorp shares made the list. The financial services company is based in Peru but also operates in Colombia, Bolivia and elsewhere. The stock has a buy rating from 60% of analysts and is expected to jump 25% to its average price target. Also prominent are U.S.-listed shares of Dada Nexus , a local on-demand retail and delivery firm in China. The delivery stock is set to more than double to its average price target and has buy-equivalent investment ratings from 93% of analysts who cover it. Legend Biotech is a cell therapy company developing treatments for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. The firm has operations in China and the U.S., as well as a collaboration agreement with Janssen Biotech. Not only is it considered a buying opportunity by 84% of the analysts covering the stock, it's expected to rise more than 50% to its average price target. Brazil-based Nu Holdings provides a digital banking platform. It's expected to rise 55% to its average price target. Other stocks that surfaced in this screen include the U.S.-listed shares of PDD Holdings and JOYY .
Shopify (SHOP) put in a bullish candle Wednesday, rising over 5% and crossing back above the 50-day moving average. Shopify stock could be headed for a test of the early February high of 55.
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A cheap way to gain some upside exposure using options is via a bullish calendar spread.
Volatility in SHOP stock is quite low at the moment, which is why I would favor a calendar spread over a credit spread.
A calendar spread is a trade that involves selling a short-term option and buying a longer-term option with the same strike price.
With Shopify stock trading around 47, a bullish calendar spread might be placed at 55.
Selling the May 19, 55-strike call option will generate around $150 in premium. Buying the July 21, 55 call will cost around $300.
Maximum Profit About $365
That results in a net cost for the trade of $150 per spread, and that is the most the trade can lose.
The estimated maximum profit is around $365 but that could vary depending on changes in implied volatility.
The idea with the trade is that if SHOP stock trades up to around 55, the calendar spread will increase resulting in a net profit.
The break-even prices for the trade are around 46 and 67.
The position starts with a delta of 10, meaning the exposure is roughly equivalent to being long 10 shares of SHOP stock. But this will change as the trade progresses.
When To Close Calendar Spread
I would close this bullish calendar spread if Shopify stock rallied to 55, or if it dropped below 46.
It's important to remember that options are risky and investors can lose 100% of their investment.
This article is for education purposes only and not a trade recommendation. Remember to always do your own due diligence and consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Gavin McMaster has a Masters in Applied Finance and Investment. He specializes in income trading using options, is very conservative in his style and believes patience in waiting for the best setups is the key to successful trading. Follow him on Twitter at @OptiontradinIQ.
The Arizona Cardinals hold the third overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, and reports are that the Cardinals are open to dealing the pick.
And recently, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah said on his “Move the Sticks” podcast with Bucky Brooks that he is hearing around the league that the Titans are a team to watch in a potential trade for the 3rd pick.
“Can I give you the team that I’ve been told to keep an eye on that’s exploring this and looking into this? Again, this is just people around the league who said do not sleep on numero 11, the Tennessee Titans,” he said. “The two teams to keep an eye on with the trade ups were the Raiders and the Titans.”
The Raiders currently hold the 7th pick and could be interested in moving up to get a quarterback despite signing Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason, so it certainly makes sense they would be a possible trade-up candidate.
The Titans are intrigued by CJ Stroud, and I think the only scenario in which the Titans trade up is in order to get Stroud if he falls to #3. That scenario isn’t the most likely, but isn’t outlandish either.
The Panthers are reportedly choosing between Stroud and Bryce Young, so if they choose Young and then the Texans choose Anthony Richardson or Will Levis, Stroud could be available at 3.
Titans GM Ran Carthon is no stranger to making a significant move in the NFL Draft to land a top QB prospect. In fact, the last time the #3 pick was traded was when the San Francisco 49ers, where Carthon was working in the front office, moved up from the #12 spot to #3 in order to take Trey Lance.
New Cardinals GM Monty Ossenfort came from the Titans, so there could be a connection there as well.
When the 49ers traded with the Dolphins in 2021, the price was the No. 12 overall pick, a third-round pick in 2022, a first-round pick in 2022 and a first-round pick in 2023.
That trade was also interesting because it was done before the draft with no guarantees on which quarterback would be available at 3 amongst the group of Lance, Zach Wilson, and Justin Fields.
The Titans could be looking at a similar package to trade up in this year’s draft.
I wouldn’t expect the Titans to make a pre-draft move (if at all) simply because there’s a decent chance Stroud goes into the top two picks, but if Stroud is available at 3, I imagine the phones in the Cardinals front office will be lighting up, and the Titans could be amongst them.
What do you think? Do you want to see the Titans trade up to #3?
Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., shares how he pressed Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on U.S. dependence on China for critical minerals on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Brazil and China have reportedly struck a deal to ditch the U.S. dollar in favor of their own currencies in trade transactions.
The deal, announced Wednesday, will enable China and Brazil to carry out trade and financial transactions directly, exchanging yuan for reais – or vice versa – rather than first converting their currencies to the U.S. dollar.
President of the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) Jorge Viana speaks at the Brazil-China Business Seminar in Beijing, China, on March 29, 2023. (REUTERS/Thomas Peter / Reuters Photos)
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) said the new arrangement is expected to "reduce costs" and "promote even greater bilateral trade and facilitate investment."
China is Brazil’s largest trading partner, accounting for more than a fifth of all imports, followed by the United States, according to the latest figures. China is also Brazil’s largest export market, accounting for more than a third of all exports.
China overtook the United States as Brazil’s top trading partner in 2009. Today, Brazil is the largest recipient of Chinese investment in Latin America, driven by spending on high-tension electricity transmission lines and oil extraction.
Officials from both countries reached a preliminary agreement to ditch the U.S. dollar in January and the deal was announced after a high-level China-Brazil business form in Beijing.
President of the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) Jorge Viana attends the Brazil-China Business Seminar in Beijing, China, on March 29, 2023.(REUTERS/Thomas Peter / Reuters Photos)
Brazilian President Luiz da Silva, sworn in on January, has moved to strengthen ties with Beijing after a period of rocky relations under his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, who used anti-China rhetoric on the campaign trail and in office.
Brazil’s leftist president was scheduled to visit Beijing last weekend by had to cancel his trip after contracting pneumonia. A delegation composed of ministers, senators, lawmakers, and hundreds of business people – including more than 100 from the agricultural sector – had been set to accompany Lula during his first state visit since taking office.
Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., shares how he pressed Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on U.S. dependence on China for critical minerals on ‘The Bottom Line.’
Brazil and China have reportedly struck a deal to ditch the U.S. dollar in favor of their own currencies in trade transactions.
The deal, announced Wednesday, will enable China and Brazil to carry out trade and financial transactions directly, exchanging yuan for reais – or vice versa – rather than first converting their currencies to the U.S. dollar.
President of the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) Jorge Viana speaks at the Brazil-China Business Seminar in Beijing, China, on March 29, 2023. (REUTERS/Thomas Peter / Reuters Photos)
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) said the new arrangement is expected to "reduce costs" and "promote even greater bilateral trade and facilitate investment."
China is Brazil’s largest trading partner, accounting for more than a fifth of all imports, followed by the United States, according to the latest figures. China is also Brazil’s largest export market, accounting for more than a third of all exports.
China overtook the United States as Brazil’s top trading partner in 2009. Today, Brazil is the largest recipient of Chinese investment in Latin America, driven by spending on high-tension electricity transmission lines and oil extraction.
Officials from both countries reached a preliminary agreement to ditch the U.S. dollar in January and the deal was announced after a high-level China-Brazil business form in Beijing.
President of the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) Jorge Viana attends the Brazil-China Business Seminar in Beijing, China, on March 29, 2023.(REUTERS/Thomas Peter / Reuters Photos)
Brazilian President Luiz da Silva, sworn in on January, has moved to strengthen ties with Beijing after a period of rocky relations under his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, who used anti-China rhetoric on the campaign trail and in office.
Brazil’s leftist president was scheduled to visit Beijing last weekend by had to cancel his trip after contracting pneumonia. A delegation composed of ministers, senators, lawmakers, and hundreds of business people – including more than 100 from the agricultural sector – had been set to accompany Lula during his first state visit since taking office.
Sport Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported Monday that Arizona is allowing Hopkins to feel out a potential trade. Speculation about a potential move has surrounded the 30-year-old pass-catcher for much of this offseason after the Cardinals went 4–13 in 2022 and parted ways with coach Kliff Kingsbury.
Hopkins played just nine games for Arizona in ’22 after a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. Despite his shortened season, he still caught 64 passes for 717 yards and three touchdowns.
In 10 years split between the Texans and Cardinals, Hopkins has made five Pro Bowl appearances and three All-Pro teams. His 11,298 receiving yards rank 36th in NFL history and second among active players, behind only Julio Jones.
PHOENIX -- The next step in the saga involving the Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson was taken Monday, when Jackson revealed he requested a trade out of Baltimore on March 2.
In a tweet, the former NFL MVP said the Ravens, who previously placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson, have "not been interested in meeting my value."
Speaking at the NFL's annual league meeting in Phoenix on Monday, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said "I don't know what direction it's going to go" in regard to the negotiations, and also said of Jackson: "That's the guy I want to see be our quarterback."
Jackson -- who is reportedly seeking a long-term contract with a guarantee in the neighborhood of the $230 million the Cleveland Browns gave Deshaun Watson last year -- had the nonexclusive franchise tag placed upon him by the Ravens on March 7. The tag allows Jackson to negotiate with other teams.
If he signs an offer sheet with another team, Baltimore would have five days to either match it or receive two first-round picks as compensation. If there is no offer sheet, Jackson would earn $32.416 million this season -- if he plays under the tag.
Though Monday's statements were new, the impasse between player and team in negotiations is not. So what exactly has changed? Let's look at the most pressing questions.
What kind of leverage does Jackson have to force a trade?
Not much. The Ravens own Jackson's rights under the franchise tag and have the upper hand in negotiations until another team shows interest in Jackson. But Jackson might think the perception that Baltimore will match any offer sheet has discouraged teams to reach out to him and stopped any market for him to develop.
Jackson's tweet -- which was perfectly timed to the start of Harbaugh's media session at the league meetings -- is the first public indication that he wants out of Baltimore and might be a message that he doesn't want the Ravens to match an offer sheet to keep him. It is notable that, since Eric DeCosta took over as Ravens general manager, the team has dealt players who have requested a trade, including offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr., and wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown. DeCosta has said in the past that he doesn't want players who don't want to be in Baltimore.
What is the current market for a Jackson trade? Which teams could be interested?
It's been 20 days since the Ravens placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on Jackson, and no team has signed him to an offer sheet. Jackson would certainly upgrade the quarterback situations for the Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons. There has been speculation that the Tennessee Titans or San Francisco 49ers might get in the mix. But there are multiple factors -- the compensation to acquire Jackson (two first-round picks), Jackson's asking price (reportedly a Deshaun Watson-like deal) and the threat of the Ravens matching any offer -- that might have led to no team publicly pursuing him. Teams have until July 17 to sign Jackson to a multi-year offer sheet.
If the Ravens are unable to deal Jackson, what is the likelihood he will choose not to play under the franchise tag? How much money would he be forfeiting in that scenario?
If anyone has learned anything from Jackson's time with the Ravens, you should expect the unexpected, whether it's on the field or in how he has handled contract negotiations of the past 25 months. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said "I don't know" when asked if Jackson would play under the tag. It would be costly for Jackson if he became the first player since running back Le'Veon Bell in 2018 to sit out the entire year and not play under the tag.
Jackson would make more in 2023 under the tag ($32.416 million) than he's made in his first five seasons combined ($27.519 million). He would lose $1.8 million for every week he is absent from the Ravens. It's hard to believe sitting out would improve the stock of Jackson, who likely needs a strong season in 2023 to answer questions about his durability after not finishing the last two seasons due to injury.
What does it mean that John Harbaugh said Monday he expects Jackson to be his Week 1 QB?
The one constant in the Jackson contract saga has been Harbaugh's optimism. He has repeatedly expressed confidence Jackson will remain with the Ravens. Harbaugh believes the issue is about money and not about the team's relationship with Jackson. "Eventually, it'll work out," Harbaugh said Monday. "There will always be creative ways to figure that stuff out." Right now, the Ravens don't have a viable alternative at quarterback. Without Jackson last season, the Ravens lost four of their last six games and struggled to score touchdowns with Tyler Huntley and Anthony Brown. Harbaugh, though, didn't rule out the possibility of adding a veteran quarterback this offseason.
How might the trade request alter the Ravens' draft strategy at quarterback?
Not at all. Baltimore isn't in position to take a top quarterback with the No. 22 overall pick. The Ravens don't have the draft capital to move up into the top 10 because they only have five selections in this year's draft. Baltimore would only become a player for a top quarterback prospect if the team doesn't match an offer sheet for Jackson and gets a high first-rounder in return. Outside of that, the Ravens are likely taking a wide receiver or cornerback with their top pick.
Until Monday, Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst had not spoken publicly on the matter, but that changed at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix. Speaking to a group of local reporters, Gutekunst gave a very different account of the situation, suggesting that the Packers were unable to contact Rodgers directly after he left the team facilities following the conclusion of the 2022 NFL season.
“As we got out of the offseason or after the season, we had a good conversation and were going to have some follow-up conversations,” Gutekunst told the media, including The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman. “Our inability to reach him or for him to respond in any way, I think at that point I had to do my job and kind of reach out, understanding that a trade could be possible, see who was interested.”
While Rodgers seemed to think that the Packers were actively shopping him while he was secluded, Gutekunst portrayed the team’s interactions with other teams around the league very differently. He added after the previous comments that “shopping wasn’t really part of that.”
Ultimately, Gutekunst’s portrayal of Rodgers suggests that the team actively wanted to discuss with the quarterback whether he might return, but he did not pick up the phone. “You come out of the season, you have a lot of conversations, not only with Aaron (but also) the rest of the team, coaches, and everybody. As you go through that process, you kind of get an idea of where you’re going to move to as a team, how you’re going to go forward. I think I was really looking forward to the conversations with Aaron to see how he fit into that.”
Instead of having those conversations, however, Gutekunst said that they did not take place, confirming that the team reached out “many times” to try to get in touch with the four-time MVP. “Those (discussions) never transpired, and there came a time where we kind of had to make some decisions, so we went through his representatives to kind of talk to him, where we were going with our team, and it was at that time that they informed us that he would like to be traded to the Jets.”
Rodgers has spoken repeatedly about wishing that the Packers would treat their veteran players better towards the end of their careers. If one takes Gutekunst’s comments at face value, the team appears to have made plenty of overtures to Rodgers in January and February while charting the team’s future course, but the quarterback was not interested in engaging in those conversations while his decision on his future was pending. Now, the two sides are clearly beyond any hope of a reunion, with the Jets and Packers left to hash out the details of how to get Rodgers to the Big Apple.
A final polite but coded comment from Gutekunst showed his displeasure with Rodgers spilling his side of the story publicly on a live-streamed Youtube show:
Brian Gutekunst on Aaron Rodgers: "Certainly whenever a player may have issues, you prefer that they talk to you directly and not do it in the media, but that's not necessarily the way he goes about it and that's OK."
In his recent McAfee appearance, Rodgers said that he “love(s) direct communication.” Surely, the Packers’ GM would love for that to be reciprocated from his soon-to-be ex-quarterback.
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The New York Knicks outperforming their expectations for the 2022-23 season might’ve caused some to forget that the front office is still in pursuit of a superstar, but that detail shouldn’t be forgotten. Yes, Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson are stars, but New York is looking to bring in additional star power.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst has previously stated that he believes that based on the path that the Knicks are on, a star player will decide that they want to be in New York. That’s something that he’s remained confident in.
A year ago, anyone who said that a star player would want to be on the Knicks would’ve been labeled as delusional. After signing Jalen Brunson in free agency and Julius Randle returning to All-Star form, New York has emerged as one of the better teams in the East. The Knicks could make it past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 season. This time of year is typically when fans have turned their attention to the NBA Draft, but this season is different.
New York isn’t a contender yet but could be based on what happens during this offseason or the next.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes Knicks could make two big trades
“In my view, they can trade for two star-level players if they needed to. It doesn’t mean they’d have to do those deals in the summer of ’23. Those deals can be made within the 23-24 season, they can be in ’24. But they can hold, in my opinion, they can hold Jalen Brunson, they can hold Julius Randle, and they can make two giant trades.
He added that if the Knicks make a big trade for a star, it’d take another star stepping forward after that saying that he’d like to go to New York, too. Windhorst compared it to the Cavaliers when they signed LeBron James in his free agency homecoming and traded for Kevin Love in the summer of 2014.
Jaylen Brown will be a hot-name free agent in 2024, especially after his recent comments about his future with the Celtics. Perhaps the Knicks won’t make a major move until the summer of 2024, but there could be a disgruntled star that becomes available in the summer of 2023.
New York currently doesn’t have much cap space to work with, but trading Evan Fournier and his expiring contract would help to create space. If a star becomes available during the offseason, younger players like Obi Toppin could be sent away in a trade. He doesn’t seem to have much of a future with the organization anyways.
There’s a lot that could happen in the next year or two, so don’t expect the front office to keep hold of the first-round picks that they’ve accumulated. This year’s team is proof that something special is being built in New York. Watch out for the Knicks.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will travel to China this week for a trade mission, his first since the state's Belt and Road agreements were torn up.
Key points:
Mr Andrews will spend about four days in China, where he will have a focus on international students
It comes about two years after the Commonwealth scrapped the state's Belt and Road agreements
The visit will be the first by an Australian leader since the AUKUS submarine deal was signed
The premier confirmed he would travel to China, which is both the state and the nation's biggest trading partner, on Monday night.
It will make him the first Australian politician to visit China since the AUKUS submarine deal was inked amid rising security tensions.
Mr Andrews said there would be a "very busy program of meetings" during the trip, which would take him to Beijing, Jiangsu Province and Chengdu from Tuesday to Saturday morning.
"It's a quick visit, but a really important opportunity for us to impress upon all of our partners in China … that Melbourne is open, Victoria's open, that the Chinese economy and Chinese community, business, our partners, are very, very important to us," he said.
The visit would be the first major public development in the relationship between Victoria and China since deals inked as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) were torn up by the Commonwealth.
The federal government scrapped four deals between Victoria and foreign nations in 2021 under Commonwealth powers which had just been introduced.
The deals included two with China —a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in 2018 and a framework agreement signed in 2019. The move also scrapped an MOU with Iran signed by the Kennett government and a scientific cooperation deal signed by the Bracks government.
The premier has visited China a number of times.(Twitter: Lisa Tucker)
The MOU and framework agreement were controversial because they were signed as part of the BRI — a massive network of Chinese-funded infrastructure projects. The second instalment of the deal was also done without the involvement of the federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Mr Andrews told reporters at the Sunday morning press conference the BRI matter was "in the past". He signalled he was unlikely to sign any major agreements on the mission.
Andrews touts 'true partnership'
The trip could signal a further thawing of the trade relationship between Australia China at a time when strategic and defence tensions are growing.
Chinese leaders and diplomats have accused the plan of fuelling an arms race, hurting peace and stability and undermining nuclear non-proliferation.
Victoria has worked with DFAT on the details of this mission.
Federal cabinet minister Bill Shorten said the Commonwealth would always prioritise national security, "but I think it's a good development" that Victoria was engaging with China.
Mr Andrews said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was "very supportive of our trip" and signalled other state premiers may make similar journeys this year.
The premier said a focus of the trip would be growing the number of Chinese students studying in Victoria from about the current number of about 42,000.
International students are one of Victoria's biggest economic drivers and the sector took a massive hit during pandemic lockdowns in both Australia and China.
Mr Andrews said he wanted to impress that "Victoria is a trusted partner" and that those visiting the state for tourism, education, work or investment would be "respected and safe and valued".
"The partnership is more than just purchases, it's more than just products, it is a true partnership. Not just about trade, but about trust and making sure that we grow together," he said.
Mr Andrews said he would not be taking media on the trip to a country which is consistently criticised for a lack of press freedom. Very few western journalists are currently based in China after a number — including the ABC's China correspondent — were forced out in recent years.
The premier downplayed questions about transparency, saying it would not be a "very picture-friendly trip".
CHENNAI: The assembly on Friday witnessed heated exchanges between the AIADMK and the DMK over the pre-poll promises of the party in office, including 1,000 monthly assistance to all women heads of families, incentives to sugarcane and paddy farmers, increase in days of employment under MGNREGA to 150 days and daily wages to 300.
Participating in the budget debate, former minister K P Munusamy said the government has announced 195 over and above the Fair and Remunerative Price of 2,821/tonne of sugarcane of the Centre. "The DMK made a poll promise of 4,000. The difference should be paid next year," the member said.
Agriculture and farmers welfare minister M R K Panneerselvam said the efforts taken by the government resulted in a rise in cultivation of sugarcane by 1.55 lakh hectares in the past two years.
Rural development and panchayat raj minister I Periasamy intervened to say the government had paid 281/day under MGNREGS and the state government saw 32 crore person days even as the Centre had allotted only 25 crore person days, and it would be increased to 35 crore person days. Finance minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan said the AIADMK regime left an outstanding debt of 1.34 lakh crore in Tangedco after its 10-year rule.
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Hopkins, a first-round pick of the Houston Texans in 2013, played there until he was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in 2020.
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Hopkins achieved some of the best seasons while with the Texans, but during his time with the Cardinals his numbers have dropped because of injuries. Hopkins never missed more than one game in any of his seven seasons in Houston. He played in 10 and nine games the past two years, respectively.
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