It's been a nightmare of a season for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/rams-news-matthew-stafford-wife-makes-worrisome-comment-over-qb-future-20221116-0019.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles Rams</a>. Poor play, inconsistency, and a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-rams-get-terrible-update-about-matthew-stafford-20221128-0010.html" target="_blank">plethora of injuries</a> prevented the reigning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Super-Bowl-Music-Fest-Which-artists-will-perform-at-it-and-how-to-get-tickets-20221129-0028.html" target="_blank">Super Bowl</a> champions from achieving their true potential in 2022. 
Now, with a wasted season, a shortage of draft picks, and most of their stars either on Injured Reserve or on the shelf, they'll likely just go through the motions and look for the season to be over as soon as possible. 
Notably, that could also force <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-sean-mcvay-has-one-big-regret-about-the-jared-goff-trade-20220701-0008.html" target="_blank">HC Sean McVay</a> to do some experiments, as he could feature both John Wolford &mdash; who could return after his neck injury &mdash; and Bryce Perkins in Sunday's divisional clash vs. the Seattle Seahawks. 
<h2>NFL News: With No Matthew Stafford, Rams Could Use Two QBs Vs. Seahawks</h2> 
"I think we're going to work through that," McVay told the media. "It might be a combination of both. I think a lot of it entails. Alright, let's look at their body of work, and then let's take a look at Seattle and how we best feel is going to be the things that we want to try to be able to activate.&nbsp;I think both of those guys are potential candidates to play if not use both." 
 
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<h2>Stafford's Wife Is Worried About His Health</h2> 
Matthew Stafford is unlikely to play again this season, as there's no point in risking further injury if they're not even going to make the playoffs. Notably, his wife, Kelly, recently expressed her concerns about his health going forward: 
"I truly love watching my husband compete and do something he loves,"&nbsp;the wife said on The Morning After podcast.&nbsp;"It's what gives him joy, therefore it gives me joy. But would I give it up in a heartbeat? 1,000 percent. I'd give up the football, the money, the fame, everything. I don't need that. I just need the man I fell in love with to be the same man for my kids and the life that we are going to live." 
"I fell in love with Matthew because he was funny, witty, cute and a little chubby and kind and patient and just f--king smart,"&nbsp;Kelly added. "It's scary to think that Matthew may not be around." 
Stafford has earned a reputation for being tough as nails and playing through injury many times in his career. But he's not getting any younger, so it's time he starts taking better care of his body.

NFL Rumors: Rams could take an unusual QB approach vs. Seahawks

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Besides being one of the greatest rebounders and power forwards of all time, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-charles-barkley-explains-why-hes-no-longer-friends-with-michael-jordan-20221123-0021.html" target="_blank">Charles Barkley</a> has become infamous <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-charles-barkley-explains-why-brooklyn-nets-cant-beat-good-teams-20221124-0012.html" target="_blank">in NBA circles</a> for his <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-warriors-stephen-curry-klay-thompson-fire-back-at-charles-barkley-20221028-0039.html" target="_blank">constant criticism</a> and hot takes. He's not too careful with words&nbsp;and doesn't seem to care what people think. 
But even though most younger players may think like Chuck is just a hater, he's never hesitated to give a player his flowers, either. However, that rarely makes the rounds as it's not controversial. 
That was the case when Barkley claimed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-stephen-curry-sends-his-teammates-a-message-talks-about-klay-thompson-20221118-0009.html" target="_blank">Klay Thompson</a> was never going to be the same player again. He stated that he loved his game, but it was time to assume that his downfall was officially underway. Needless to say, Klay didn't care for those comments. 
<h2>NBA News: Klay Thompson Fires Back At Charles&nbsp;Barkley</h2> 
"It hurts when someone like Charles Barkley, with the platform he has, says you're not the same player as prior to the injuries you had. It's like, no duh, man. I tore my ACL and my Achilles in consecutive years and still helped a team win a championship. I mean, that hurt hearing that. Because it's like, man, I put in so much freaking effort to get back to this point. Like, it's hard to even put into words what I had to do to be the player I am today," Klay said. 
 
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<h2>Barkley Lauds 'Overreacting' Thompson</h2> 
That's why Chuck had to clear the air on his comments about Thompson. Notably, he didn't back down and doubled down on his take, although he reaffirmed how much of a fan of his game he is: 
"Klay's still a heck of a player," Chuck said, per Bleacher Report. "But he's never gonna be that best two guard that he was because of age, Achilles, and ACL. I was very disappointed that he overreacted, because he 100% overreacted. Because I said he's still a good player." 
 
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Being able to handle criticism is a big part of being a professional athlete. Perhaps it's just that players are sick and tired of always listening to Barkley going at them, regardless of how hard they work.

NBA News: Charles Barkley claps back at 'overreacting' Klay Thompson

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-warriors-want-to-trade-for-jae-crowder-but-theres-a-catch-20221128-0013.html" target="_blank">Golden State Warriors</a> got off to a slow start to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-gm-bob-myers-gets-real-on-the-current-golden-state-warriors-roster-situation-20221124-0060.html" target="_blank">NBA season</a>. Their second unit struggled to find its groove after multiple guys <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-warriors-players-angry-at-bob-myers-over-key-decision-20221129-0006.html" target="_blank">left in free agency,</a> so they needed the young players to step up. 
Unfortunately, Jordan Poole was inconsistent, Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga racked up DNPs, and former second-overall pick James Wiseman was so bad that he was eventually sent back to the G-League. 
Now, however, it seems like Kuminga has finally found his rhythm and is making steady contributions on both ends of the floor. That's why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-draymond-green-calls-out-the-warriors-as-struggles-pile-up-20221125-0009.html" target="_blank">Draymond Green</a> believes he's going to be the team's X-factor. 
<h2>NBA News: Draymond Green Praises Jonathan Kuminga</h2> 
"He&rsquo;s been playing like this for the last three games and the message to him has been to keep playing that way because the numbers will come if you play that way," Geen said of Kuminga. "And tonight they did." 
&ldquo;It was huge for us because it kept us in the game," the veteran added.&nbsp;"Our first unit couldn&rsquo;t get in going to start the game. It was like we were running the mud and they were running circles around us. And the second unit went in along with stuff and they walked it down a little bit. And then we were able to continue it in the second quarter." 
&ldquo;He was all over the floor for the block, steals, he guarded Luka really well. He was on Luka which we all know is a daunting task for anyone… He&rsquo;s playing beautiful basketball, Green concluded. 
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Kuminga was expected to break out and have a major role on both ends of the floor this season. So, if he steps up like Poole did last season, it wouldn't be shocking to see the Dubs go the distance again in 2022-23.

NBA News: Draymond Green reveals the Warriors' X-Factor

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-sergio-aguero-hits-back-at-saul-canelo-alvarez-over-lionel-messi-mexican-jersey-incident-20221128-0008.html" target="_blank">Lionel Messi </a>all but confirmed that this would&nbsp;likely be his final FIFA World Cup. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/messi-sets-historic-record-in-worldcuphistory-20221127-0030.html" target="_blank">Argentine superstar</a> has won everything at the individual and team level except for&nbsp;this trophy. Needless to say, that puts a lot of pressure on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/poland-vs-argentina-lineups-for-this-qatar-2022-world-cup-game-20221128-0056.html" target="_blank">Argentina.</a> 
The Albiceleste failed to live up to those expectations in the debut vs. Saudi Arabia, dropping a 1-2 contest in one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. However, they could bounce back with a 2-0 win over Mexico. 
So, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/poland-vs-argentina-predictions-odds-and-how-to-watch-or-live-stream-free-2022-qatar-world-cup-in-the-us-20221128-0046.html" target="_blank">Lionel Scaloni's</a> team kept its hopes alive and managed to live another day. But what happens if they lose to Poland in their final match of the group stage? Can they still advance to the next round? 
<h2>Qatar 2022: What Happens If Argentina Loses To Poland?</h2> 
Argentina controls its own destiny. A win could send them to the Round of 16, most likely as the 1st seed of the group. However, a loss would send them back home, as Poland would have 6 points, Argentina 3, and both Mexico and Saudi Arabia could top them. 
If they lose to Poland and Mexico beats Saudi Arabia, then Poland and Mexico would advance with 6 and 4 points, respectively. If Mexico and Saudi Arabia draw, then Poland and Saudi Arabia would advance with 6 and 4 points.&nbsp; 
And if they lose and Saudi Arabia beats Mexico, then Poland and Saudi Arabia would advance with 6 points each. Simply put, there's no way Argentina will move on to the next round if they lose this game.

Qatar 2022: What happens if Argentina lose to Poland in the FIFA World Cup?

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-Why-is-Kylian-Mbappe-not-starting-for-France-vs-Tunisia-20221130-0015.html" target="_blank">France</a> entered the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Qatar-2022-World-Cup-Knockout-Stage-Bracket-Schedule-Dates-TV-Channel-and-Predictor-20221129-0033.html" target="_blank">Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup </a>as the reigning champions, meaning they had plenty of pressure to live up to that hype. Well, so far, so good for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/didier-deschamps-unbelievable-request-to-psg-coach-regarding-kylian-mbappe-20220925-0017.html" target="_blank">Didier Deschamps'</a> team, as they won both of their first two games. 
The French side didn't find much trouble coming back from behind to beat Australia 3-1, and then fought hard to get an impressive 2-0 win over Denmark. Those wins clinched them a spot in the Round of 16, most likely as the no. 1 seed. 
However, Le Bleus still need to finish the group stage with a rather meaningless <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/Tunisia-vs-France-TV-Channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-free-Qatar-2022-World-Cup-in-your-country-20221129-0032.html" target="_blank">game vs. Tunisia</a>. Notably, Antoine Griezmann, one of their best players, is nowhere to be found when looking at the lineup. 
<h2>Qatar 2022: Why Isn't Antoine Griezmann Playing Vs. Tunisia?</h2> 
Simply put, there's no point in sending Antoine Griezmann to the pitch and risking an injury. The French need their best players available and fresh for the knockout stage, and they have more than enough talent to make up for his absence. 
Didier Deschamps is giving his subs and reserves an opportunity to showcase their skills and prove that they can also contribute somewhere down the line. So, Griezmann is getting some much-deserved rest in this matchup.

Qatar 2022: Why isn't Antoine Griezmann starting for France vs Tunisia?

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/messi-sets-historic-record-in-worldcuphistory-20221127-0030.html" target="_blank">Lionel Messi </a>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/poland-vs-argentina-lineups-for-this-qatar-2022-world-cup-game-20221128-0056.html" target="_blank">Argentina</a> will look to live another day and win the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/world-cup-2022-simulator" target="_blank">FIFA World Cup</a> for the first time since Diego Maradona led them in 1986. The PSG superstar all but confirmed that this would be his final shot at the ultimate glory. 
Lionel Scaloni's team entered the tournament riding a 36-game unbeaten streak&nbsp;but couldn't start off on&nbsp;the right foot and lost 1-2 to Saudi Arabia. Fortunately, they were able to get back on track with a 2-0 win over Mexico. 
Now, the Albiceleste still needs to get a positive outcome in their game vs. Robert Lewandowski <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-poland-goalkeeper-challenges-lionel-messi-ahead-of-world-cup-game-20221127-0036.html" target="_blank">and Poland</a>. But&nbsp;what if neither team has an edge, and this must-win clash ends up in a tie? Could Argentina still qualify for the knockout stage? 
<h2>Qatar 2022: What Happens If Argentina And Poland Tie?</h2> 
Poland is currently leading the group with 4 points, followed by Argentina and Saudi Arabia, with 3 points each. Then, Mexico sits at the bottom of the table with just 1 point after a couple of matchups. 
A tie could still send Argentina to the Round of 16 as the 2nd seed in the group. However, they'd need Mexico and Saudi Arabia to help them out with a tie. Also, they could move on with a tie as long as Mexico doesn't beat Saudi Arabia by 4+ goals. 
Simply put, Lionel Messi and Argentina control their own destiny, and a win would send them to the knockout stage without having to take a peep at the other game. But a tie wouldn't necessarily be the end of the road, either.

Qatar 2022: What happens if Argentina and Poland tie in the FIFA World Cup?

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-charles-barkley-explains-why-brooklyn-nets-cant-beat-good-teams-20221124-0012.html" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets</a> survived a rocky offseason. Kyrie Irving stayed, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-kevin-durant-passes-up-kevin-garnett-in-a-major-milestone-as-a-scorer-20221123-0075.html" target="_blank">Kevin Durant</a> backed down from his trade request, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-nets-markieff-morris-explains-why-ben-simmons-is-silencing-the-doubters-20221125-0024.html" target="_blank">Ben Simmons</a> committed to his rehab. But things haven't gone all that well thus far. 
There's always something going on with the Nets. On or off the court, narratives often prevail over basketball. That's why some still expect them to break their Big 3 at some point in the season. 
Notably, the Miami Heat have emerged as a potential suitor for Irving, who's the likeliest trade candidate given his contract situation. With that in mind, Bleacher Report proposed a trade that would send Kyle Lowry and Max Strus <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-ben-simmons-takes-a-massive-shot-at-his-haters-20221124-0009.html" target="_blank">to Brooklyn</a> in return for Kyrie. 
<h2>NBA Rumors: Miami Heat Could Swap Kyle Lowy For Kyrie Irving</h2> 
"While Irving has returned to the Nets, history tells us it's only a matter of time before something else keeps him away from the team. Brooklyn would be wise to cut ties completely, seeing if teams like the Heat and Los Angeles Lakers are interested in the talented yet turbulent point guard. 
Lowry, 36, is well past his prime but is at least a reliable floor general, suiting up in all 18 contests while averaging 14.3 points and 6.1 assists. Strus has worked his way into becoming a solid starter, giving the Heat 15.3 points per game and shooting 35.3 percent from three. 
Both would likely be starters in Brooklyn, giving Kevin Durant some added playmaking and shooting around him." 
 
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This would be a win-win scenario for both parties, as the Heat aren't good enough to compete at the highest level as if stands right now. The Nets, on the other hand, don't trust Kyrie after a long history of leaving them hanging. So, what are you waiting for, Pat? pick up the phone and get it done.

NBA Rumors: Heat could trade for Kyrie Irving

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-tom-brady-reason-why-he-chose-the-buccaneers-over-the-browns-in-2020-20221127-0019.html" target="_blank">Cleveland Browns</a> made one of the biggest/most controversial moves of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-buffalo-bills-are-no-longer-the-super-bowl-lvii-favorites-20221128-0048.html" target="_blank">NFL </a>offseason. Trading for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-will-deshaun-watson-be-browns-starting-quarterback-after-his-suspension-20221102-0043.html" target="_blank">Deshaun Watson</a> sure raised plenty of criticism around the league, but it's evident they couldn't care less. 
The league handed Watson a big suspension, and he wasn't eligible to practice until last week. Now, he's set to take over Jacoby Brissett and&nbsp;make his long-awaited debut to try and lead his team to the playoffs. 
Needless to say, some people are concerned about his lack of playing time after sitting out all of last season. But HC Kevin Stefanski believes he'll be just fine when<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-browns-gm-gets-real-on-deshaun-watson-return-20221103-0002.html" target="_blank"> he takes on the Houston Texans.</a> 
<h2>NFL News: Kevin Stefanski Isn't Worried About Deshaun Watson's Lack Of Reps</h2> 
&ldquo;I think Deshaun has the support of his teammates, has the support of this organization,&rdquo; Stefanski said. &ldquo;Really right now, his focus and my focus is on the Houston game and that&rsquo;s what we have to do as players, as coaches, is put the blinders on. Whatever&rsquo;s going on the outside really can&rsquo;t matter to us. We&rsquo;ve got to focus on doing our job. And I think he definitely understands that.&rdquo; 
&ldquo;I certainly get it but can&rsquo;t really control that for me and for Deshaun and for all of our players,&rdquo; he added. &ldquo;Just gotta keep the focus on doing our job. Think about there&rsquo;s some guys that don&rsquo;t play in preseason football and then they get in there week 1, need to get tackled first time before they feel like they&rsquo;re ready to go. So I think some of those things may be true, but I don&rsquo;t wanna put anything on Deshaun. I think it&rsquo;s unfair for me to say at this point, we don&rsquo;t know.&rdquo; 
 
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Watson is one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the league when healthy, but even the best need some time to get their legs back under him. Unfortunately, the Browns cannot afford to wait any longer as they're 4-7 for the season.

NFL News: Browns coach gets real on Deshaun Watson's return

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/iran-vs-usmnt-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-your-country-20221128-0025.html" target="_blank">United States Men's National Team </a>takes the pitch for a must-win game <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/iran-vs-usmnt-lineups-for-this-qatar-2022-world-cup-game-20221127-0050.html" target="_blank">vs. Iran</a>. Both teams could move on to the next round with a win in this game, and there's way too much at stake, given <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-what-happens-if-iran-and-the-usmnt-tie-in-the-fifa-world-cup-20221129-0008.html" target="_blank">these countries'</a> shared history. 
Iran even tried to have the USMNT kicked out of the World Cup due to a controversy with their flag, and Tyler Adams had to deal with a rather uncomfortable question when addressing the Iranian media. 
So, considering how much is at stake&nbsp;this time, one could only wonder that Gregg Berhalter would send his best men to the pitch. If that's the case, then why isn't Borussia Dortmund star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/usmnt-gio-reyna-and-tim-weah-carrying-on-family-traditions-20221114-0009.html" target="_blank">Gio Reyna</a> playing? 
<h2>Qatar 2022: Why Isn't Gio Reyna Playing Vs. Iran?</h2> 
According to former USMNT player Eric Wynalda, there's a feud between Gio Reyna and coach Gregg Berhalter, up to the point where he lied about Reyna's fitness when he didn't sub him in vs. Wales: 
"With Gio Reyna out of the lineup right now, which has been a massive controversy within the team, even his own teammates are wanting him on the field and it seems to be some internal strife with the manager Gregg Berhalter," Wynalda said.&nbsp;"He was fit to play, Berhalter did lie to the media, and the player had to go along with that story." 
Reyna is arguably the USMNT's most talented player, so he should be subbed on if they need him, regardless of Berhalter's personal feelings about him. Also, he could be coaching for his job, so he cannot afford this right now. 
The USMNT has been solid at the center of the pitch and defensively, but they've lacked playmaking, creation, and ball security at times, which are three things the Borussia Dortmund star can give them. Hopefully, this decision won't come back to haunt Berhalter with an early exit, as this generation is just way too talented.

Qatar 2022: Why isn't Gio Reyna starting vs. Iran?

Ever since <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-steve-kerr-makes-bold-statement-about-golden-state-warriors-current-season-20221116-0059.html" target="_blank">Steve Kerr</a> took over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-warriors-targeting-two-big-men-in-the-trade-market-20221125-0027.html" target="_blank">Golden State Warriors</a>, the team has been known for its full motion offense, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-warriors-want-to-trade-for-jae-crowder-but-theres-a-catch-20221128-0013.html" target="_blank">its depth,</a> and its suffocating defense. This season, they're missing two out of those three. 
The Dubs lost some key pieces in the offseason, mostly on the defensive side of the ball. Otto Porter Jr., Juan Toscano-Anderson, and Nemanja Bjelica all played a big part in last year's championship run. 
However, none of those losses compares to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-gary-payton-ll-gets-brutally-honest-on-why-he-left-the-warriors-20220907-0051.html" target="_blank">Gary Payton II,</a> as he was their best defender by a long stretch. In fact, it seems like some Warriors players are still mad at the front office for not resigning him. 
<h2>NBA Rumors: Warriors Players Are Mad At The Front Office For Letting Gary Payton II Go</h2> 
&ldquo;If there is anything that the guys on that team, around that team, are upset with, it is letting Payton go, letting him get paid somewhere else like he did,&rdquo; a Western Conference executive told Heavy's Sean Deveney. &ldquo;Everyone understands that with the [luxury] tax, it was really tough to bring him back, but they could have kept him and let [Kevon] Looney walk because, in theory, it would be easier to replace a big guy.&rdquo; 
&ldquo;Looney means a lot in that locker room, and it is tricky playing center for the Warriors, so they felt they had to keep him,&rdquo; the executive added. &ldquo;But losing Payton has really hurt that bench.&rdquo; 
 
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Payton hasn't been able to play this season due to injury, but it shouldn't take long before he's back on the court. He went from being an afterthought and barely making the roster to becoming one of the most respected players in the locker room. 
Steve Kerr has scrambled with his rotations to try and fix their defensive flaws, especially in the second unit. Unfortunately, maybe the guy they needed is the one they let go of because of the luxury tax.

NBA Rumors: Warriors players angry at Bob Myers over key decision

One didn't have to be Phil Jackson or Gregg Popovich to realize that the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-shaquille-o-neal-challenges-anthony-davis-to-prove-his-worth-20221125-0028.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles Lakers</a> had a flawed roster. But <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/rob-pelinka-gets-brutally-honest-on-russell-westbrooks-future-with-the-lakers-20220412-0014.html" target="_blank">Rob Pelinka</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/jeanie-buss-explains-why-the-new-lakers-documentary-will-be-the-best-ever-20220817-0008.html" target="_blank">Jeanie Buss</a> slept on their laurels and failed to do what needed to be done. 
The Lakers are holding on to two future first-round picks and have refused to include them in any trade talks. Those picks are expected to be quite valuable, as they'll be of use&nbsp;shortly after the LeBron James era is done. 
That's why the front office has been so passive in terms of acquiring more talent. And, apparently, they're only going to change that stance in case a superstar shockingly <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-could-trade-for-a-former-all-star-20221125-0012.html" target="_blank">becomes available.</a> 
<h2>NBA Rumors: Lakers Will Only Trade Their Picks For A Superstar</h2> 
(via Jovan Buha - The Athletic) 
"These Lakers are far from title contention &mdash; far enough that even a Turner/Hield deal won&rsquo;t get them all the way there. But they&rsquo;re not that far from making the postseason, especially if they execute a trade sooner than later. Once there, with James, Davis and upgrades like Hield, Turner, and/or others, it&rsquo;s easy to envision the Lakers having at least a puncher&rsquo;s chance to make some noise in the playoffs. 
The longer the Lakers wait, the more options there are, both in terms of available players and suitors. There&rsquo;s still a chance, however slim, that a star becomes available closer to the trade deadline, be it Washington&rsquo;s Bradley Beal, Chicago&rsquo;s DeMar DeRozan or Zach LaVine, or Brooklyn&rsquo;s Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving. Those players would certainly be good enough to get the Lakers to cough up both future first-round picks. The flip side is the Lakers run the risk of the team falling out of the playoff and/or Play-In contention if they wait too long, especially since 15 of their next 23 games are on the road. 
The Lakers are still a few weeks away from their self-imposed trade timeline, but the clock is ticking. Their chances of getting serious this season hang in the balance." 
 
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Truth be told, it's kind of sad to see a team waste one of the final years of LeBron James' career like that. But their title window has already closed, at least with this roster, so it is what it is.

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Ever since he signed for<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/virgil-van-dijk-salary-liverpool-how-much-he-makes-per-hour-day-week-month-and-year-20221029-0020.html" target="_blank"> Liverpool,</a> Bayern Munchen's star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/why-is-sadio-mane-not-playing-for-senegal-at-world-cup-20221119-0043.html" target="_blank">Sadio Mané</a> became one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/qatar-2022-sadio-mane-reveals-his-favorite-to-win-the-fifa-world-cup-this-year-20221026-0044.html" target="_blank">most prominent strikers</a> in the world. He can play on both flanks, right behind the striker, as a false nine, or even right in the middle of the box.&nbsp; 
That's why so many fans were looking forward to watching the Senegalese star wreak havoc for his homeland in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case thus far. 
It's been two games and the talented winger is nowhere to be found. Now, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/ecuador-vs-senegal-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-your-country-20221128-0032.html" target="_blank">Senegal plays Ecuador</a> for a spot in the Round-of-16 and there's still no sign of Mané, leaving fans wondering where is he and why isn't he playing in such a crucial match. 
<h2>Qatar 2022: Why Isn't Sadio Mané Playing Vs. Ecuador?</h2> 
Those who aren't following the news may not know that Sadio Mané suffered an injury shortly before the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. He was still called up to the national team in hopes of being available, but he didn't recover on time and was eventually sent back to Germany. 
"Obviously it is a great shame for Sadio and a shame for the national team but we need to think about the player's safety and health," said Senegal coach Ailou Cisse ahead of his team's debut vs. Netherlands. 
It's always a shame when the best players aren't available, and Mané was one of the biggest reasons why Senegal made it to the World Cup in the first place, but injuries are also a part of the sport. 
Of course, not having their best player on the pitch will take a toll on their chances. However, Mané will be rooting for his teammates as they look to clinch a spot in the knockout stage, and Senegal has also fared nicely in his absence.

Qatar 2022: Why is Sadio Mane not playing for Senegal vs. Ecuador?

Most soccer fans love to blame the referee when things aren't going their way, and the<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022" target="_blank">Qatar 2022</a> FIFA World Cup hasn't been short on close calls and overturned goals. Hopefully, that won't be the case in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/wales-vs-england-predictions-odds-and-how-to-watch-or-live-stream-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-the-us-20221127-0039.html" target="_blank">today's clash</a> between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/wales-vs-england-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-your-country-20221128-0021.html" target="_blank">Wales and England.</a> 
The Welsh can still make it to the knockout stage after drawing with the USMNT and losing to Iran, but England is heavily favored after logging four points in their first two matchups and dominating Wales more often than not. 
But hey, we've already seen miracles happen, so there's still hope for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/usmnt-vs-wales-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-your-country-20221120-0051.html" target="_blank">Gareth Bale</a> and company. Should that be the case, there's no wonder English fans will talk about the referees, so we might as well get to know him. 
<h2>Qatar 2022: Who's The Referee For Wales Vs. England?</h2> 
In charge of this exciting Group B game will be&nbsp;Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, joined by his&nbsp;assistants&nbsp;Tomaz Klancnik&nbsp;and&nbsp;Andraz Kovacic, as well as&nbsp;Japanese Fourth official&nbsp;Yoshimi Yamashita. 
The Maribor-born principal has been a professional referee since 2007, but it wasn't until 2009 that he was called to referee an international matchup. He's taken part in six World Cup qualifiers ever since, and this is his first time as a World Cup referee, making his debut in Argentina's shocking 1-2 loss to Saudi Arabia.

Wales vs England: Who will be the referee for the World Cup Group B match?

Not so long ago, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-zach-lavine-clears-the-air-on-his-beef-with-billy-donovan-20221125-0029.html" target="_blank">Chicago Bulls</a> were the best team in the Eastern Conference, beating contenders left and right and playing some of the best defenses in the league. Then, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/lonzo-ball-gets-brutally-honest-on-his-trade-from-the-lakers-20211116-0022.html" target="_blank">Lonzo Ball</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-the-unexpected-reason-alex-caruso-was-denied-a-request-to-change-his-no-6-chicago-bulls-jersey-20220926-0025.html" target="_blank">Alex Caruso</a> fell with injuries, and it all went south. 
Caruso eventually came back, but Lonzo's absence took a massive blow in their offensive flow. Even with Ayo Dosunmu taking over and Goran Dragic's arrival, they still lack a pass-first kind of guard, a floor general to set the offense up. 
Needless to say, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-lakers-could-still-get-zach-lavine-but-theres-a-big-catch-20221104-0008.html" target="_blank">Bulls fans</a> are desperately craving to watch the former second-overall pick back on the floor. And, according to team insider Sam Smith, his return could happen sooner than later. 
<h2>NBA Rumors: Lonzo Ball Could Be Back On Christmas</h2> 
"Christmas miracle? I&rsquo;d hold off on that," Smith wrote on his new Mailbag section. "I&rsquo;ll say to start I have no idea, and based on previous experience I&rsquo;d have to say no one who says they have an idea has an idea. Because last January&rsquo;s surgery came with a two-month return to playing. So they don&rsquo;t know. The general word around the Bulls is he might be able to play in January, maybe by the All-Star break. That would be wonderful, though personally without any information or &ldquo;insider&rdquo; scoops from sources who may or may not know, I&rsquo;m not counting on him this season." 
 
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The Bulls have struggled with inconsistency all season. They've looked great against contenders, yet they can't seem to keep that same intensity when they're matched up against lesser teams. 
Also, some of the young players they gave up in win-now trades have blossomed somewhere else while their own youngsters are struggling. So, Ball or no Ball, some believe they'd be better off by just blowing the roster up and rebuilding.

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It's been a disastrous season for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/rams-sean-mcvay-shares-major-update-on-qb-matthew-stafford-20221117-0005.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles Rams</a>. The reigning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/buffalo-bills-in-super-bowls-how-many-appearances-and-titles-they-have-20221115-0001.html" target="_blank">Super Bowl</a> champions have only been able to win three games all year, either because <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/rams-news-matthew-stafford-wife-makes-worrisome-comment-over-qb-future-20221116-0019.html" target="_blank">of injuries,</a> poor performances, and even some tough luck. 
The Seattle Seahawks' shocking good season and the San Francisco 49ers' dominance made them bottom-feeders in their own division. As of now, making the playoffs seems nearly impossible. 
That's why Sean McVay's team might as well shut down <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-rams-have-terrible-news-about-qb-matthew-stafford-20221122-0011.html" target="_blank">Matthew Stafford</a> for the season. He's been banged up since the offseason and there's no point in risking further injury at this point in the campaign. 
<h2>NFL Rumors: Rams May Sit Matthew Stafford For The Remainder Of The Season</h2> 
(Via Adam Schefter - ESPN)&nbsp; 
"Stafford, 34, has absorbed plenty of physical punishment this season. On Wednesday, the Rams ruled him out for their game against the Chiefs. 
Rams coach Sean McVay said Stafford felt some numbness in his legs after taking a hit last Sunday against the Saints but also emphasized that even though Stafford is in the concussion protocol, it doesn't mean he has been diagnosed with a concussion. 
Sunday's game could be the first of multiple starts this season for Perkins, depending on how he plays, how the team fares and how Stafford recovers. McVay said Wednesday that he would not rule out shutting down Stafford for the rest of the season, saying the Rams 'are not going to do anything that's reckless.'" 
 
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More often than not, the former first-overall pick has struggled this season,&nbsp;throwing for&nbsp;2,087 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight picks. Also, he&nbsp;failed&nbsp;to develop any sort of rapport with his receivers not named Cooper Kupp. 
The Rams have little-to-none draft assets, so this would pretty much be a wasted season at SoFi Stadium. But they sure have more than enough talent and fire power to bounce back next year.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/portugal-vs-uruguay-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-your-country-20221127-0055.html" target="_blank">Uruguay</a> entered the Qatar 2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/portugal-vs-uruguay-who-will-be-the-referee-for-the-world-cup-group-h-match-20221127-0057.html" target="_blank">FIFA World Cup</a> as one of the potential dark horses. However, Diego Alonso's team struggled to be at their best in their debut, getting a goalless draw with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/uruguay-vs-south-korea-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-your-country-20221123-0060.html" target="_blank">South Korea.</a> 
Now, the South Americans will face the toughest rival in the group, at least on paper. They'll go at it against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in a must-win game if they want to advance to the next stage. 
While a loss or a tie wouldn't rule them out from the knockout stage, a win would almost guarantee to clinch a spot in the Round of 16. That's why some are shocked to see that Luis Suarez isn't a part of their <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/portugal-vs-uruguay-lineups-for-this-qatar-2022-world-cup-game-20221126-0038.html" target="_blank">starting XI.</a> 
<h2>Qatar 2022: Why Isn't Luis Suarez Playing Vs. Portugal?</h2> 
The former FC Barcelona striker hasn't been at his best as of late. He's not getting any younger, so coach Diego Alsonso made the decision to keep him on the bench and fresh for the final stretch of the game. 
Instead, it will be Edison Cavani and Darwin Nuñez in charge of leading the Uruguayan attack, but you better believe the coach won't hesitate to sub Suarez in if he feels like he needs a scoring punch late in the matchup.

Qatar 2022: Why isn't Luis Suarez starting for Uruguay vs Portugal?

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-warriors-targeting-two-big-men-in-the-trade-market-20221125-0027.html" target="_blank">Golden State Warriors</a> were one of the best defensive teams in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-draymond-green-calls-out-the-warriors-as-struggles-pile-up-20221125-0009.html" target="_blank">NBA</a> last season, but they're nowhere close to that this year. The losses of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-gary-payton-ll-gets-brutally-honest-on-why-he-left-the-warriors-20220907-0051.html" target="_blank">Gary Payton II,</a> Juan Toscano-Anderson, and Otto Porter Jr. could be to blame for that. 
The Dubs made some minor additions in the offseason, hoping the young guns would step up and fill in those voids. But James Wiseman was sent to the G-League, and both Moses Moody, and Jonathan Kuminga have been far from impressive. 
That's why they could set their sights on a win-now piece such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-jae-crowder-finally-reveals-why-he-is-looking-to-be-traded-away-from-the-phoenix-suns-20220925-0028.html" target="_blank">Jae Crowder</a>, a bonafide wing stopper and 3-and-D piece. Still, they may not want to meet his salary, as it would mean parting ways with one of their prospects. 
<h2>NBA Rumors: Warriors Want To Trade For Jae Crowder</h2> 
(Transcript via Eric Pinus -&nbsp;Bleacher Report) 
"Recently signed free agents cannot be included in any trades until December 15 (Donte DiVincenzo, JaMychal Green), December 26 (Andre Iguodala) or January 15 (Looney). Andrew Wiggins, who recently signed an extension, cannot be dealt this season. But Jordan Poole, who received a rookie-scale extension, is trade-eligible (although the math is complicated, and he's unlikely to be expendable to the Warriors). 
Leaving the team's three stars out of the equation (Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green), that leaves Patrick Baldwin Jr., Ryan Rollins and the Warriors' three top prospects in Wiseman, Kuminga and Moody. 
Wiseman would be necessary to include to make the numbers work before December 15. Additionally, the Warriors must include Kuminga and at least one of the remaining three prospects&mdash;or the team could keep Kuminga and send&nbsp;Moody with&nbsp;Baldwin and Rollins. 
(...) 
Crowder, 32, may not have as many years ahead of him as the team's prospects, but he's a win-now piece. While the Suns may not love the idea of sending Crowder to a conference rival, that may not be enough of an obstacle if the team can add both Gordon and Martin in return." 
 
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The Warriors are now at a crossroads. They can either try and compete now while their title window is still open, or they could try and hope their young guns turn things around and help them compete in the future.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/portugal-vs-uruguay-tv-channel-how-and-where-to-watch-or-live-stream-online-free-qatar-2022-world-cup-in-your-country-20221127-0055.html" target="_blank">Portugal</a> entered the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022" target="_blank">FIFA World Cup</a> as one of the biggest candidates to go the distance and win it all. They sure lived up to that hype in their first game vs. Ghana, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-how-many-fifa-world-cup-goals-does-cristiano-ronaldo-have-20221122-0010.html" target="_blank">beating them</a> 3-2 in a game that could've been way more lopsided. 
Led by Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes, the Portuguese side is currently sitting at the top of the Group H table with 3 points. So, a win vs. Uruguay would send them to the knockout stage with six points, regardless of what happens in the third matchup. 
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/qatar2022/qatar-2022-what-happens-if-uruguay-lose-to-portugal-in-the-fifa-world-cup-20221127-0054.html" target="_blank">Uruguay</a> couldn't beat South Korea in their debut. That goalless draw currently has them at the bottom of the table, as the Koreans lost 3-2 vs. Ghana in their second match. So, with Ghana also sitting at three points, what happens if Uruguay and Portugal tie in their game? 
<h2>Qatar 2022: What Happens If Uruguay And Portugal Tie In The Group H Game?</h2> 
Well, this sure wouldn't be the end of the world for Portugal. They'd still be at the top of the group and would need a draw vs. South Korea to move on to the next stage with five points. A win or even a loss to the Asians could also send them forward, depending on other results. 
A tie would complicate&nbsp;things for the Uruguayans, though. Ghana needs a win to move on to the next stage, but even a tie could work in their favor if Portugal beat South Korea, as Portugal would have seven points, Ghana four points, Uruguay three points, and South Korea just 1 point. 
Drawing vs. Portugal would force Uruguay to beat Ghana in the final game at all costs. But even that way, they could be eliminated if South Korea manages to beat Portugal in the final game, as there would be a three-way tie with four points.

Qatar 2022: What happens if Portugal and Uruguay tie in the Group H game?

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-ben-simmons-takes-a-massive-shot-at-his-haters-20221124-0009.html" target="_blank">Ben Simmons</a> made his long-awaited <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-charles-barkley-explains-why-brooklyn-nets-cant-beat-good-teams-20221124-0012.html" target="_blank">Brooklyn Nets</a> debut this season. He was out for a full season and made the rounds more for his feud with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-montrezl-harrell-reveals-why-he-turned-down-celtics-for-sixers-20221019-0037.html" target="_blank">Philadelphia 76ers</a> than for his progress on the basketball court. 
As expected, he needed to shake off the rust and get his legs back under him before being back to his usual level. But some fans were worried after watching him struggle so badly to start the season. 
Now, the former <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-ben-simmons-could-take-a-draymond-green-kind-of-role-for-the-warriors-20221122-0007.html" target="_blank">first-overall pick</a> has seemingly turned the corner again. He's been more aggressive and has filled the stat sheet while playing solid defense. That's why Markieff Morris and coach Jake Vaughn took some time to praise him for his improvement. 
<h2>NBA News: Markieff Morris, Jake Vaughn Laud Ben Simmons</h2> 
"[He's] Healthy. He finally got his legs under him," Morris told Nets Daily. "He was off for two years. Y'all wouldn't give him a chance, y'all want to criticize him after every fu***** game. But when a guy don't play two years &mdash; because obviously, y'all wouldn't know because none of y'all played in the NBA, he had to get his body right. Contact every night, he's playing 30-plus minutes; it takes time." 
"Ben, as you can see, is just feeling better physically, which is helping us," added coach Vaughn. "For him to go coast-to-coast and get easy baskets for us, to push the pace for us to get open shots for everybody else, and they're learning how to play with him and play with his pace." 
 
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When healthy, no one can deny that Simmons has the potential to be the best and most versatile defender on Earth, not to mention an elite playmaker. So, if the Nets are for real this season, they'll need the Aussie star to be the X-Factor they know he can be.

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Losing some key pieces can take a toll on every team, even on the reigning <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-draymond-green-calls-out-the-warriors-as-struggles-pile-up-20221125-0009.html" target="_blank">NBA champions.</a> The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-gm-bob-myers-gets-real-on-the-current-golden-state-warriors-roster-situation-20221124-0060.html" target="_blank">Golden State Warriors</a> have yet to find their best rhythm, and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-steve-kerr-makes-bold-statement-about-golden-state-warriors-current-season-20221116-0059.html" target="_blank">Steve Kerr</a> continues to struggle to put together a steady rotation. 
We already know better than to count the Warriors out. They've come back from the dead over and over and have proven to be the team to beat out of the Western Conference until proven otherwise. 
But there are some evident issues they need to address sooner rather than later. That's why NBA insider Eric Pinus believes they could be in the mix for a big man like Spurs' Jakob Poeltl or pacers' <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-pacers-myles-turner-clarifies-his-comments-on-lakers-trade-interest-20221101-0027.html" target="_blank">Myles Turner.</a> 
<h2>NBA Rumors: Golden State Warriors Could Trade For Myles Turner Or Jakob Poeltl</h2> 
(via Eric Pinus - Bleacher Report) 
"Kevon Looney is a championship role player, but he and Draymond Green seem overmatched by the league's size. The Warriors were seventh in the league in rebounds a year ago but have fallen to 25th overall. Golden State needs additional help up front, and Wiseman doesn't appear ready to fill that gap. 
Beyond adding a versatile defensive wing in Crowder, competing executives believe the Warriors covet additional size in a player like Jakob Poeltl of the San Antonio Spurs or Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers." 
 
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Both Turner and Poeltl are prime trade candidates this season. Their teams will most likely blow out their rosters ahead of the deadline looking to gather as many draft picks as they possibly can. 
But the Dubs will face some steep competition to acquire either of those players. They have more than enough resources and young players to pull the trigger, but whether they're ready to give up on Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, or even James Wiseman remains to be seen.

Ernesto Cova