&lt;p&gt;Lamar Jackson could have played for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. The shocking theory was revealed by Nick Wright on &lt;em&gt;First Things First&lt;/em&gt;, following the complicated relationship the quarterback had with his former Ravens head coach, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-harbaugh&quot;&gt;John Harbaugh&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“I have on good authority that Lamar loves Tomlin and that if things had gone a different way with Baltimore’s decision whether or not to keep John Harbaugh, that Lamar had a lot of potential interest in finding a way to play for Mike Tomlin.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In the end, the Ravens fired Harbaugh, and &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-tomlin&quot;&gt;Mike Tomlin&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; decided to step away from the Steelers. Now, both AFC North teams are still searching for their &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/steelers-could-sign-dolphins-assistant-as-next-head-coach-to-succeed-mike-tomlin&quot;&gt;next coach&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Nevertheless, Lamar in Pittsburgh would have been something incredible.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;John Harbaugh could be next Giants head coach&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;John Harbaugh is very close to becoming the head coach of the New York Giants. Although multiple reports considered the move a done deal, there are still contractual details that have prevented everything from being official.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Why did John Harbaugh leave Ravens and choose Giants?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;John Harbaugh left the Ravens because owner Steve Bisciotti was no longer satisfied with his work as head coach. Now, Harbaugh has decided to start fresh in another conference with a core of young players like Jaxson Dart, Malik Nabers, and Cam Skattebo.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are trying multiple things on multiple fronts. For instance, they are still waiting on the &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; saga to resolve. On the other, they’re focusing on trying to land an ace.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Per Bob Klapisch on NJ.com, “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Yankees will keep a close eye on Weathers, but the best safety net would be a deal for Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta&lt;/strong&gt;, who is currently being pursued by the Bombers&lt;/em&gt;.” Ryan Weathers is an in-house talent, but according to the report, the Yankees are trying to land Peralta to boost their rotation massively.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If the Yankees manage to get Peralta, their rotation would be absolutely incredible&lt;/strong&gt;. If not, then Ryan Weathers, who was just acquired by the Yankees in a trade with the Marlins could get prominent opportunities.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Peralta has much more upside than Weathers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Peralta is better and overall resides on a higher-tier than Weathers&lt;/strong&gt;. In the end, Peralta is a proven top-of-the-rotation starter. Weathers is very talented, but the lefty is either a lower-tier starting pitcher, or a depth-oriented piece.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/02104016/freddy-peralta-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-554959&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In 2025, Peralta had a 17-6 league-best record, a 2.70 ERA and 204 strikeouts&lt;/strong&gt;. Weathers had a 3.99 ERA and only 37 strikeouts with a 2-2 record in eight games started for the Marlins. Peralta is elite, while Weathers is intriguing.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Amid the search of an ace, Bellinger remains unsigned&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While it’s been reported that the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/cody-bellingers-predicted-team-for-2026-with-ny-yankees-sitll-waiting-for-his-decision&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Yankees are at the front to be Bellinger’s future team&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;the fact is many teams are still pushing to land the former NL MVP&lt;/strong&gt;. Bellinger is the top hitter on the market and he provides talent and leadership.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Yankees offered a five-year deal, which is less than what &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bellinger&lt;/a&gt; desires. However, it seems that other teams are also hesitant to provide a long-term deal. In fact, that’s the bigger issue with Bellinger. &lt;strong&gt;Many teams are willing to spend a chunk on his AAV, but they don’t want to be tied to him until he is on his late 30s&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;We are less than five months away from the kickoff of the &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt; in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, which will feature a historic 48-nation format. This competition carries significant weight, as it will likely be the final time we see both &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/strong&gt; on the world stage. In this context, tennis icon &lt;strong&gt;Roger Federer&lt;/strong&gt; recently revealed who he will be supporting in this year’s tournament.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Ahead of the start of the 2026 Australian Open, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/roger-federer&quot;&gt;Federer&lt;/a&gt; spoke with &lt;em&gt;ESPN&lt;/em&gt;, indicating that he will be following Lionel Messi’s journey closely. The Swiss maestro expressed his hope that the Argentine captain can achieve the fairytale ending he desires for his career—by lifting the trophy once again. &lt;em&gt;“I’ll definitely be following him… Switzerland has also qualified, so I might go. &lt;strong&gt;I hope Messi gets the ending he wants for his career&lt;/strong&gt;,&lt;/em&gt;” Federer told ESPN.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 20-time Grand Slam champion also revealed his deep admiration for Messi as a primary reason for his support in the upcoming World Cup. “&lt;em&gt;He’s done incredible things in soccer, and &lt;strong&gt;I’m a big fan of him&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” Federer said. “&lt;em&gt;The way he dominated and changed the game is amazing”.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Defending the title won at Qatar 2022 will be Messi’s ultimate goal this year with Argentina, as this is widely expected to be his final appearance for the national team in a World Cup. Both he and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo&quot;&gt;Cristiano Ronaldo&lt;/a&gt; are set to reach a historic milestone this summer, becoming the first players to ever participate in &lt;strong&gt;six different World Cups.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/02225251/Lionel-Messi-of-Argentina-kisses-the-FIFA-World-Cup-Qatar-2022-Winners-Trophy-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Lionel Messi of Argentina with the Wolrd Cup&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-538242&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lionel Messi of Argentina kissing the World Cup in 2022. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Relief after Qatar 2022&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The 2022 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup&quot;&gt;World Cup&lt;/a&gt; in Qatar remains a defining moment in Messi’s life, as it was the year the Argentine finally secured the world title after the heartbreak of the 2014 final loss to Germany. However, it wasn’t just Argentina celebrating; fans worldwide were rooting for Messi to finally lift the trophy.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Federer was among those supporters who celebrated Messi finally capturing the title that had eluded him for his entire career. Nevertheless, the Swiss legend noted that while the 2022 victory was a massive weight off his shoulders, it doesn’t eliminate the immense pressure that comes with representing a nation on the world stage.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I’m happy that he’s already won a World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;, so he won’t have that pressure next time,&lt;/em&gt;” Federer added. “&lt;em&gt;Although there’s always huge pressure when you play a World Cup”.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Argentina and Messi will officially begin their title defense in &lt;strong&gt;Group J&lt;/strong&gt; alongisde &lt;strong&gt;Algeria, Austria&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Jordania&lt;/strong&gt;. On paper, the &lt;em&gt;Albiceleste&lt;/em&gt; are heavy favorites to advance, but as Federer hinted, the pressure of being the defending champions is unique.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Buffalo Bills&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have made last-minute roster moves ahead of their playoff matchup against the Denver Broncos. As they prepare for the Divisional Round, Buffalo has &lt;strong&gt;signed a player who won three Super Bowl titles&lt;/strong&gt; alongside &lt;strong&gt;Patrick Mahomes with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Throughout the 2025 NFL season, the Bills have been plagued by injuries, especially on offense. With &lt;strong&gt;only three healthy wide receivers available&lt;/strong&gt; for the 2026 Divisional Round clash against the Broncos, Buffalo was forced to make &lt;strong&gt;roster adjustments to give &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/josh-allen&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Josh Allen&lt;/a&gt; more weapons&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Friday, the &lt;strong&gt;Bills announced that Mecole Hardman would be elevated from the practice squad&lt;/strong&gt; for the game against Denver. A three-time &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt; champion, Hardman brings valuable playoff experience, and Buffalo hopes he can provide Allen with another reliable target in a must-win scenario.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who else have the Bills signed?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to Hardman, the Bills also &lt;strong&gt;elevated running back Frank Gore Jr.&lt;/strong&gt; from the practice squad. While &lt;strong&gt;James Cook remains the primary option&lt;/strong&gt; in the backfield, depth has been a concern, and Gore Jr. adds another layer to the running game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Bills also confirmed that &lt;strong&gt;wide receiver Curtis Samuel and defensive tackle Ed Oliver were activated from injured reserve&lt;/strong&gt;. Before Friday, Josh Allen had just three healthy wide receivers available; now, he has five heading into the matchup with Denver.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Samuel remains listed as questionable due to a shoulder injury&lt;/strong&gt;. Even if his role is limited, his presence against a tough Broncos defense could draw coverage away from Buffalo’s primary weapons and help open up the offense.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Christian Kuntz, teammate of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, stated in his podcast that in the team’s last meeting of the season, Mike Tomlin assured his players that he would not coach another team in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“He did make a point that he had no desire to really coach any other football team, but the group of guys that he was looking at. This group of guys. He did say that to us.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; winning coach could take a year off after a long stint with the Steelers, and his &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/mike-tomlin-has-reportedly-made-final-decision-about-next-job-in-2026-after-leaving-steelers&quot;&gt;next job&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; could be as a TV analyst. However, starting in 2027, Tomlin might consider a return to the NFL.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Tomlin’s message for Steelers players before leaving&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Although Kuntz said that things could change with a big offer for Mike Tomlin, the player emphasized that the message was clear several times. &lt;em&gt;“Can things change? You can get a $20 million offer. He’ll get whatever coaching job. Whatever he wants to do, the dude is going to do it. He did make a point to tell us in there that he was stepping down and he had no intentions on coaching any other guys but the guys that he was looking at.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Is Mike Tomlin retiring?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;No. Mike Tomlin is not retiring from football. Multiple reports indicate that he just needs time to rest and be with his family. That’s &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/steelers-confirm-why-head-coach-mike-tomlin-left-the-team&quot;&gt;why he left the team&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Therefore, the option of being a TV analyst is very attractive for staying connected to the NFL. Over the coming months, his desire to coach could return.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chicago-bears&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Chicago Bears&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have a tough playoff matchup against the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Rams&lt;/strong&gt;, and it just got even tougher. The NFC North club has delivered &lt;strong&gt;concerning news to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/caleb-williams&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Caleb Williams&lt;/a&gt; regarding the availability of one of his key teammates&lt;/strong&gt; for the 2026 Divisional Round game.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It has been an outstanding season for the Bears. Under the &lt;strong&gt;guidance of new head coach Ben Johnson&lt;/strong&gt;, the team dominated the NFC North, but the playoffs are now presenting a much bigger challenge for Williams and company.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After their Wild Card victory over the Green Bay Packers, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/bears-lose-two-key-caleb-williams-teammates-for-rest-of-2026-season-after-packers-win&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bears lost two of Williams’ key teammates for the remainder of the season&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, reports indicate that another crucial player may not be available for the Divisional Round matchup against the Rams.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who could miss the game against the Rams for the Bears?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Bears listed Rome Odunze as questionable&lt;/strong&gt; for Sunday’s game on their Friday injury report. The wide receiver has been dealing with a &lt;strong&gt;foot injury&lt;/strong&gt; that sidelined him for the final month of the regular season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Odunze &lt;strong&gt;returned for the Wild Card game&lt;/strong&gt; against the Packers, but it appears the injury resurfaced afterward. He finished the game with &lt;strong&gt;two receptions on six targets for 44 yards&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Williams has shown he can operate without Odunze, the presence of the &lt;strong&gt;former first-round pick clearly elevates the offense&lt;/strong&gt;. It remains unclear whether Odunze will miss the game, but his appearance on the injury report suggests his workload could be limited.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Caleb Williams needs Odunze, but not everything is lost for the Bears&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Against the Packers, Caleb Williams found a &lt;strong&gt;reliable partner in tight end Colston Loveland&lt;/strong&gt;, who helped exploit Green Bay’s defense. Loveland caught eight passes for 137 yards, and although he didn’t score, his production was crucial in moving the chains and securing the win.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Williams will also continue to rely on DJ Moore&lt;/strong&gt;, who remains the Bears’ top receiving option. Still, having Odunze available—even in a limited role—could prove vital against the Rams’ strong defensive unit.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cleveland-browns&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Cleveland Browns&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are setting another interview for a &lt;strong&gt;Kevin Stefanski&lt;/strong&gt; replacement. &lt;strong&gt;Shedeur Sanders&lt;/strong&gt; is eager to see who is going to be his new head coach, and it seems it could be a known face.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, &lt;strong&gt;the Browns will interview defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for the second time for their HC vacancy&lt;/strong&gt;. Schwartz has become one of the best DC in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;, guiding the Browns to have a top-tier defensive unit despite the team’s struggles.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, according to Cabot, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Ravens&lt;/a&gt; OC Todd Monken is also expected to get a second interview. Schwartz, though, has the full support of his team. &lt;em&gt;“I have so much love and respect for Coach Schwartz&lt;/em&gt;,” Denzel Ward said. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Me, I would highly recommend Coach Schwartz for a head coaching job here, definitely&lt;/strong&gt;. He’s a great coach. He’s helped my game tremendously, puts us in great positions, great leader. I can’t say enough great things about him, &lt;strong&gt;I think he’s a guy that who you want in a coach.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Schwartz has a cloudy past as HC&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While everybody deserves a second chance, it’s tough to deny his past tenure as head coach isn’t the best. &lt;strong&gt;Schwartz coached the Lions from 2009 to 2013 and his record was 29-51.&lt;/strong&gt; He only had one winning season during his five-year tenure.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/16151328/jim-schwartz-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz of the Cleveland Browns&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-563349&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz of the Cleveland Browns&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;After that, he was DC in Buffalo for a year, before&lt;strong&gt; having a five-year spell in the Eagles as DC, where he won the Super Bowl&lt;/strong&gt;. In 2021 and 2022, he was a senior defensive assistant for the Titans. It was after that when he landed as the Browns DC. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Is Schwartz the best option for Shedeur Sanders?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Having &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shedeur-sanders&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Shedeur Sanders&lt;/a&gt; in his second year is a crucial element to the future of the franchise&lt;/strong&gt;. In fact, they interviewed an offensive-minded &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/shedeur-sanders-browns-learn-tough-update-in-race-for-ideal-kevin-stefanski-replacement&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;coach who might be the ideal replacement for Kevin Stefanski, though they have competition for hi services&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Schwartz already knows Sanders and the rest of the team, the fact is he is a defensive-minded coach. So, if Schwartz gets the head coaching job, &lt;strong&gt;he would have to find a creative offensive coordinator to help Shedeur.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees&quot;&gt;New York Yankees&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; entered the offseason determined to keep &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, but negotiations have stalled in recent days, leaving both sides at a standstill. That pause has become more significant as the market around Bellinger begins to shift.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The landscape changed quickly after &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot;&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; signed with the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Dodgers&lt;/strong&gt;, removing a top outfield bat from the board. With Tucker gone, teams that missed out are now reassessing their options, placing renewed attention on Bellinger.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the dust settles, two familiar rivals have emerged as potential threats. Both the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/strong&gt; still need an outfield upgrade, and the post-Tucker market could push them directly into Bellinger’s orbit.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Yankees adjust approach as competition grows&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Jon Heyman of the &lt;em&gt;New York Post&lt;/em&gt;, the Yankees are showing increased flexibility in talks with Bellinger. &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;The Yankees are signaling a willingness to do not just one opt-out, but two opt-outs for Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Heyman wrote, noting the effort to bridge the gap over contract length.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/16104227/bellinger-3-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-563152&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt; &amp;nbsp;Cody Bellinger #35 of the Yankees hits an RBI single.Alex Slitz/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;New York has proposed a deal in the range of five years and $155 million&lt;/strong&gt;, while Bellinger is believed to be seeking a longer commitment. With the Mets and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays&quot;&gt;Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt; circling, that gap may become harder to manage.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Market pressure builds after Tucker deal&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Both the Mets and Blue Jays were finalists for Tucker and left empty-handed after the Dodgers’ $240 million offer. Heyman added that &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;after missing out on Kyle Tucker, the Jays and Mets may now come out stronger for Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; a development that could accelerate the market.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;696a5d7d3a480cbb486184ae&quot; data-title=&quot;Where will Cody Bellinger play next season?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For the Yankees, timing now matters&lt;/strong&gt;. As interest grows, their ability to close the gap may determine whether Bellinger remains in the Bronx or becomes the next major domino to fall this offseason.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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NY Yankees reportedly move to strengthen Cody Bellinger offer as NY Mets and Blue Jays emerge - Bolavip US

NY Yankees reportedly move to strengthen Bellinger offer as NY Mets and Blue Jays emerge

&lt;p&gt;Earlier this week, reports emerged that the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-giants&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Giants&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; had signed &lt;strong&gt;John Harbaugh&lt;/strong&gt;. However, the club has &lt;strong&gt;yet to confirm his arrival&lt;/strong&gt;, creating speculation about &lt;strong&gt;whether the head coach will ultimately join&lt;/strong&gt; the franchise.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Things are getting complicated for New York. The team has not been able to officially announce &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/john-harbaugh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;John Harbaugh&lt;/a&gt; as its new head coach, even though several reports indicate that the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/john-harbaughs-giants-contract-length-and-salary-how-much-will-the-hc-make-in-ny&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Giants and Harbaugh have already agreed to a contract&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Adam Schefter, salary and contract length are not the issues. The NFL insider suggests the delay is due to &lt;strong&gt;“language” in the agreement&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“There’s no derailment and nothing has changed,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; one source said. Talks continue, and &lt;strong&gt;both sides are working to get it across the finish line&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The deal could still fall apart&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Giants have done everything possible to secure their new head coach, even &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-report-giants-used-unexpected-influence-to-convince-john-harbaugh-to-take-head-coaching-job&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;using an unexpected influence to convince John Harbaugh&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. However, no official announcement has been made yet, and fans are starting to grow frustrated.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;New York wants Harbaugh, and it appears the coach wants the Giants as well. Nevertheless, until the &lt;strong&gt;contract is officially signed&lt;/strong&gt;, Harbaugh remains a free agent who could still be lured by another organization.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;John Harbaugh is one of the most sought-after coaches in the NFL right now. If the Giants cannot finalize the deal soon, &lt;strong&gt;another franchise could step in and make a more attractive offer&lt;/strong&gt;—financially or competitively—making it a preferable landing spot for him.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Why would John Harbaugh prefer to coach the Giants?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Giants have not been great in recent years, but they have not been terrible either. They &lt;strong&gt;reached the playoffs in 2022 under Brian Daboll’s guidance&lt;/strong&gt; with a weaker roster, so the &lt;strong&gt;arrival of Harbaugh would significantly boost their chances&lt;/strong&gt; of sustained success.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;New York also has a solid young roster to work with. Harbaugh would have time to &lt;strong&gt;prepare a long-term strategy for the 2026 NFL Draft&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;build a stronger team around Jaxson Dart&lt;/strong&gt;. Joining the Giants would give him the opportunity—and resources—to prove he is still one of the NFL’s top-tier head coaches.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are doing their due diligence as they try to find a replacement for Mike Tomlin. For a franchise that has had only three head coaches since 1969, the decision is crucial for the team’s future and stability.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;So far, they have &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/steelers-request-head-coach-interviews-with-two-brilliant-young-assistants-to-replace-mike-tomlin-in-2026-season&quot;&gt;requested interviews&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; with candidates such as Chris Shula, Brian Flores, Jesse Minter, Anthony Weaver, Ejiro Evero, Jeff Hafley and Nate Scheelhaase.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The list reflects that, in their pursuit of becoming &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; contenders, Art Rooney II and Omar Khan are leaning toward defensive coaches. However, a surprise could emerge from an NFC West team: the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers&quot;&gt;San Francisco 49ers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Steelers’ search for next head coach&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Pittsburgh Steelers have requested an interview with Klay Kubiak. According to a report by Dianna Russini, the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive coordinator has joined the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/steelers-reportedly-have-first-list-of-candidates-for-next-head-coach-in-2026-after-mike-tomlin-stepped-down&quot;&gt;list of possible candidates&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; to become their &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/steelers-could-sign-dolphins-assistant-as-next-head-coach-to-succeed-mike-tomlin&quot;&gt;next head coach&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;em&gt;“The Steelers have submitted an interview request for 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak for their head coach vacancy, per source.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Kyle Shanahan’s coach could join Steelers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A few weeks ago, Kyle Shanahan praised the outstanding work of Klay Kubiak during the 2025 season with San Francisco 49ers. &lt;em&gt;“Klay doesn’t get enough recognition. Klay is as good as anyone I’ve had. He’s responsible for just as much, if not more, of the game plan than myself. Klay’s a stud.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; believed they were closing in on one of the most impactful moves of the offseason, with confidence growing internally that &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; would soon be added to their infield. Negotiations had progressed to the point where optimism was no longer speculative but rooted in concrete terms and momentum.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That confidence, however, proved fragile. As the market shifted rapidly following the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; missing out on &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/strong&gt;, the dynamic of Bichette’s free agency changed almost overnight. What appeared to be a steady path toward Philadelphia suddenly turned into a high-stakes race against a rival willing to recalibrate its strategy.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The situation crystallized when multiple insiders confirmed how close the Phillies actually were. As reported by Will Sammon, &lt;strong&gt;Bichette ultimately signed a three‑year, $126 million deal with the Mets&lt;/strong&gt; — a move that caught Philadelphia off guard just as it felt the agreement was within reach.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why the Phillies believed they had Bo Bichette locked up&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Bob Nightengale, the Phillies had already met Bichette’s long-term demands and felt they were operating from a position of strength. &lt;em&gt;“The Phillies had agreed to Bo Bichette’s request for a 7-year, $200 million deal last night and believed they would sign him until &lt;strong&gt;the Mets swooped in with their 3-year, $126 million offer after losing out in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Nightengale reported on X.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/10/24115008/bichette-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;Bo Bichette&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-514657&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Bo Bichette with Blue Jays works out in the infield. Cole Burston/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Mets’ late pivot changes the market&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Mets’ response to missing on Tucker proved decisive&lt;/strong&gt;. Rather than retreat, New York pivoted aggressively, presenting a shorter-term deal with a massive annual value that reframed Bichette’s options. That approach not only altered the financial calculus, but also shifted the competitive balance within the NL East.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;696a84513a480cbb486184b3&quot; data-title=&quot;What was the key factor in Bo Bichette choosing the Mets over the Phillies?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

        

        

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Phillies' setback in Bichette chase revealed after late NY Mets pivot following Tucker miss

&lt;p&gt;It’s been a wild ride between the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and catcher &lt;strong&gt;JT Realmuto&lt;/strong&gt; this offseason. At times, it looked like it wouldn’t happen, but now, the catcher and team will cross paths again as they agreed to a new deal.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, &lt;strong&gt;Phillies agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jt-realmuto&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Realmuto&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/strong&gt;It was also reported by Robert Murray of FanSided and Foul Territory.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Realmuto has become an emblem on the Phillies backed by his great hitting and solid catcher ability. The big issue between the parties was the length of the contract. However, with this deal getting done, &lt;strong&gt;the Phillies gave Realmuto what he wanted, as they were desperate to not lose him&lt;/strong&gt; as the catcher market isn’t as great nowadays.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Was this a mistake by the Phillies?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This is a classic “&lt;em&gt;head vs. heart&lt;/em&gt;” tug of war. Realmuto has great communication with the likes of Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and the rest of the rotation. &lt;strong&gt;His game-calling is a key part of this team&lt;/strong&gt;. At $15 million AAV, his salary decreased by almost $8 million, so he is not getting premium money, albeit still a big contract.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;However, Realmuto is entering the latter part of his 30’s, and that’s where catchers typically start to decline. &lt;strong&gt;In 2025, he hit .257 with 12 home runs and a .700 OPS, which are his lowest full-season marks in years&lt;/strong&gt;. Also, this contract does not help the Phillies, that are deep into the luxury tax. This might hamper them in the need to address other areas, especially after &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-mets-sign-bo-bichette-what-is-his-contract-length-and-salary&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette signed with the Mets&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Phillies offseason is not going precisely great&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While it’s not been a disastrous offseason, it hasn’t set the world on fire either. It could be defined as just a “&lt;em&gt;frustratingly average&lt;/em&gt;” offseason for the Phillies. While &lt;strong&gt;they’ve had big-time moves like re-signing Kyle Schwarber, &lt;/strong&gt;extending Jesus Luzardo, and assuring Andrew Painter’s healthy are all good signs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, losing Bo Bichette to the Mets, &lt;strong&gt;watching Max Kepler getting suspended by 80 games and losing Ranger Suarez is absolute terrible&lt;/strong&gt;. As for the Realmuto deal, it’s a deep bag they’re paying him but considering there were not much alternatives. &lt;/p&gt;

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Phillies re-sign JT Realmuto: What is his contract length and salary? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;One of the worst-kept secrets in the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is coming to fruition this Friday. The &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt; will interview a &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Rams&lt;/strong&gt; coach, as he and &lt;strong&gt;Matthew Stafford&lt;/strong&gt; are preparing for another NFL Playoffs game. However, the &lt;strong&gt;Baltimore Ravens&lt;/strong&gt; and other teams are also in the mix to land this coach.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s Chris Shula, defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/steelers-could-reportedly-consider-a-surprising-coach-to-replace-mike-tomlin-in-2026&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Shula could be consider a surprising coach to replace Mike Tomlin&lt;/a&gt;, but &lt;strong&gt;he has done merits to be considered as a head coach&lt;/strong&gt;. However, the Baltimore Ravens will also interview him to replace John Harbaugh. However, Albert Breer of SI.com also stated that the Miami Dolphins will hold a virtual interview with Shula too.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Rams are looking to get over the Chicago Bears this weekend in the playoffs. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-stafford&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Matthew Stafford&lt;/a&gt; is coming into the game with some sort of hand injury suffered in the Wild Card Round&lt;/strong&gt;, but the MVP frontrunner is still expected to play. Still, Shula’s defense will have to be at its best to help the quarterback.  &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Shula comes from NFL royalty&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chris is the grandson of the legendary Hall of Famer, Don Shula, who’s the winningest coach in NFL history&lt;/strong&gt;. He comes from football royalty. Also, he’s learned from Sean McVay during his time with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Rams&lt;/a&gt;, one of the best head coaches in the NFL today. Shula couldn’t have had a better mentorship and bloodline. &lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;At 39 years old, Shula is looking for a next step. On the two years he’s been on the job, &lt;strong&gt;Shula has evolved and became a top-tier DC in the NFL&lt;/strong&gt;. In fact, the Rams haven’t even missed a future Hall of Famer like Aaron Donald. That is Shula’s work and that is also what might make the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Steelers&lt;/a&gt; pull the trigger on him: his defensive prowess. &lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Which team presents the best fit for Shula?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Shula is likely to get the defense going first, thanks to his defensive mindset. &lt;strong&gt;Hence, the Steelers and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Ravens&lt;/a&gt; could really tempt him&lt;/strong&gt;. Pittsburgh offers generational talents like Cam Heyward, TJ Watt, Jalen Ramsey and a deep defensive roster. As for the Ravens, the roster is too good, and while they could use another pass rusher, the secondary has the talent to be one of the NFL’s best.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;As for the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/miami-dolphins&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Dolphins&lt;/a&gt;, it’s just the nostalgia factor that could seduce Chris Shula. &lt;/strong&gt;After all, that’s the team where his grandfather made his name legendary. Hence, that could entice Shula, but the defense is very limited and it might be the biggest challenge for him, as the team needs a full overhaul.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-tigers&quot;&gt;Detroit Tigers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; entered the offseason facing inevitable questions about &lt;strong&gt;Tarik Skubal&lt;/strong&gt;, one of the league’s most valuable left-handed starters. Early winter buzz briefly raised the possibility of a trade, but that speculation cooled as the Tigers signaled no urgency to move their ace.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;That calm shifted once arbitration figures were exchanged. &lt;strong&gt;Detroit filed at $19 million, while Skubal submitted at $32 million&lt;/strong&gt;, creating a $13 million gap that immediately reignited trade rumors across the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Yet despite the optics, league insiders suggest the arbitration dispute may not have the impact many assumed, casting doubt on the idea that a &lt;strong&gt;Skubal trade is suddenly back on the table&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Arbitration gap sparks noise, not momentum&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Mark Feinsand of &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mlb.com/news/tarik-skubal-trade-market-update&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, multiple executives around the league do not believe the filing discrepancy meaningfully changes Detroit’s stance. One AL executive told Feinsand, &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I don’t think it changes much. I suppose if they lose, it might limit what else they can do financially.&lt;/strong&gt; But I doubt they would act on that alone.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/16111651/skubal-tarik-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-563193&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tarik Skubal #29 of the Tigers pitches against the Mariners. by Steph Chambers/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The size of the gap is notable, but executives view it as a procedural outcome rather than a catalyst for action. As one NL executive added, &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I think the uncertainty only makes it less likely that they move him.&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Why a Skubal trade remains unlikely&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;From Detroit’s perspective, the uncertainty surrounding &lt;strong&gt;Skubal’s long-term future does little to increase his trade appeal&lt;/strong&gt;. Even if arbitration goes against the Tigers, there is little appetite to move a pitcher viewed as foundational to their competitive window.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;While a substantial offer could always change the conversation, league consensus suggests that &lt;strong&gt;Skubal is far more likely to remain in Detroit than be dealt this winter&lt;/strong&gt;. For now, the arbitration process appears to be fueling speculation rather than setting the stage for a blockbuster.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady&quot;&gt;Tom Brady&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has been compared to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; in the debate over the greatest quarterback in NFL history. Obviously, Brady won the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; seven times, but in Rodgers’ case, many label him as the most talented and gifted player at the QB position.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, after a disappointing end to the season with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, Rodgers must face the most important decision of his career: return for the 2026 season or confirm his retirement from football.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Brady gave his opinion on the situation in an interview with Colin Cowherd. &lt;em&gt;“Aaron’s got his own decisions that he’s got to make. He doesn’t have kids. He’s trying to navigate what he wants to do post-career. It’s hard to give up football too. It’s something that we’re really good at. It’s something you love to do. You love being out there with your teammates.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Aaron Rodgers retiring?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Aaron Rodgers has still not confirmed whether he will &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/aaron-rodgers-sends-clear-message-about-final-decision-between-steelers-and-retirement&quot;&gt;retire from football&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Everything points to him taking a few months to think about his decision, and the free agency period will be key based on the offers that come in.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;Brady pointed out that if Rodgers wants to return for the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-steelers-confirm-if-mike-tomlin-will-join-another-team-as-head-coach-in-2026-season&quot;&gt;2026 season&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, he has to be 100 percent committed to the team he chooses. Otherwise, the end of his career could be disappointing.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“Aaron’s got his own ways that he deals with trying to find solutions. I know he’s done some different things in the past. I’m sure he’s trying to figure it out. Football is like a marathon. The season. Everyone loves to run the first four miles of the marathon and everyone loves to run the last two miles of the marathon. It’s those middle 20 miles that are hard. Do you want to make a commitment year round? If you don’t, then it’s never going to turn out well when the season happens. In order to be a great NFL player, you’ve got to commit and be fully in. That’s the only way your team’s going to have a chance to win, especially when you’re a starting quarterback. Only Aaron can decide that for himself.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Is Aaron Rodgers leaving Steelers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;All signs indicate that Aaron Rodgers will leave the Steelers. The quarterback has not publicly said that he wants to return, and the man who brought him to Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin, is no longer with the team. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even owner Art Rooney II has already hinted that Rodgers is most likely on his way out. So, the star quarterback might be ready to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/steelers-confirm-aaron-rodgers-could-part-ways-with-pittsburgh-after-mike-tomlins-exit&quot;&gt;part ways with the Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; as the whole landscape changed there. &lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/strong&gt; enjoyed a strong start to the season, but they are currently mired in a rough patch, losing four of their last five games. This has prompted Rob Pelinka to look for ways to upgrade the roster around &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/luka-doncic&quot;&gt;Luka Doncic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;LeBron James&lt;/strong&gt; to stay in title contention. Along those lines, rumors of a potential acquisition of a &lt;strong&gt;Golden State’s forward&lt;/strong&gt; have intensified following &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-jonathan-kuminga-reportedly-makes-decision-on-warriors-future&quot;&gt;Jonathan Kuminga’s recent decision on his Warriors future&lt;/a&gt;, where he demanded a trade out of the Bay Area.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In light of this, &lt;em&gt;Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports&lt;/em&gt; reported that the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers&quot;&gt;Lakers&lt;/a&gt; are planning to package &lt;strong&gt;Jarred Vanderbilt&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Gabe Vincent&lt;/strong&gt; in a deal for a wing. “&lt;em&gt;Here’s what I’m hearing about the Lakers. With the Lakers, the word on the street is they’re trying to package Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent together &lt;strong&gt;for a wing&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; O’Connor reported.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This doesn’t necessarily mean the Lakers will offer Vincent and Vanderbilt to the Warriors specifically for &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jonathan-kuminga&quot;&gt;Kuminga&lt;/a&gt;, though. In fact, that’s a deal where the Warriors wouldn’t benefit much, as losing Kuminga would mean giving up one of their most athletic players without receiving equal value in return from Vincent and Vanderbilt.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, O’Connor also reported that the Lakers are looking to flip their&lt;strong&gt; 2032 first-round pick&lt;/strong&gt; for multiple first-rounders to include them in a potential package with Vincent, Vanderbilt, or even &lt;strong&gt;Maxi Kleber&lt;/strong&gt;. This strategy could give the Lakers a legitimate shot at pursuing elite wings like &lt;strong&gt;Herb Jones, Trey Murphy&lt;/strong&gt;, or even Kuminga.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/17132735/GettyImages-2214777402-1-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-442884&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“So it seems like the Lakers are looking for two or three firsts that are worse individually than their future first, giving them more parts to put together in like Vincent plus Vanderbilt, or Vincent plus Kleber types of packages. &lt;strong&gt;The Lakers are definitely looking for a wing&lt;/strong&gt;; I think they definitely have interest in Herb Jones—probably too pricey—Trey Murphy, and Kuminga maybe,&lt;/em&gt;” O’Connor added.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Rob Pelinka is high on Kuminga&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;An athletic wing is exactly what the Lakers currently need to complement Luka Doncic and LeBron James. While &lt;strong&gt;Rui Hachimura&lt;/strong&gt; provides significant scoring and solid three-point shooting, he lacks the elite athletic traits that Kuminga could bring to the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, according to &lt;em&gt;Dalton Johnson&lt;/em&gt; of &lt;em&gt;NBC Sports Bay Area&lt;/em&gt;, Lakers GM &lt;strong&gt;Rob Pelinka is a fan of Kuminga’s game&lt;/strong&gt; and is intrigued by the idea of adding his athleticism to the wing on a Doncic-led team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka is a fan of Kuminga’s, sources say, and &lt;strong&gt;likes the idea of him as an athletic wing on a Luka Doncic-led team&lt;/strong&gt;. The Warriors have been aware of the Lakers’ likeness for Kuminga, though it’s unclear how likely an in-season move between the two teams is&lt;/em&gt;,” Johnson reported.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-mets&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;New York Mets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; finally managed to land a big-time name this&lt;strong&gt; MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason. After much time of waiting, infielder &lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt; finally decided to represent the Big Apple with his talents.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As reported by Mark Feinsand, Jon Heyman and Will Sammon, &lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million deal with the Mets&lt;/strong&gt;. This will ensure the team with top-tier talent for the foreseeable future, and one of the most coveted players during this &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; offseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The fact that the Mets were able to land &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bichette&lt;/a&gt; is huge for a franchise that needed a move like this to recover credibility after last season’s collapse.&lt;strong&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mets-land-3-9m-international-prospect-star-amid-ongoing-kyle-tucker-uncertainty&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;The Mets also landed a huge international prospect this week&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Hence, it’s been a nice couple of days for the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Is Cody Bellinger next?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/a&gt; and Bo Bichette off the market, &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger is clearly the top hitter remaining on free agency&lt;/strong&gt;. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, “&lt;em&gt;the Mets – who remain in need of OF help – still can’t be ruled out despite signing Bichette.&lt;/em&gt;” Hence, while they are still in front of the Bellinger sweepstakes, &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/ny-yankees-receive-strong-warning-about-cody-bellinger-negotiations-amid-intense-mlb-buzz&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;there’s a reason why the Yankees received a warning about Bellinger’s contract negotiations&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Landing Bichette of course hits the Mets wallet, but it also motivates them into landing another huge star. However, &lt;strong&gt;they’ve been reluctant to give a long-term deal to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;, which is what he wants&lt;/strong&gt;. Rumors say Bellinger is looking for a six or seven-year deal, and the Mets must think thoroughly if they want to give him that, as the Yankees made a five-year offer already.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Where will Bichette play on the Mets?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Primarily a shortstop, Bichette is not going to play there for the Mets. That’s where &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/francisco-lindor&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Francisco Lindor&lt;/a&gt; plays, and he is arguably the team’s best player. However, &lt;strong&gt;per multiple reports, Bichette will play third base for the Mets&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This means Brett Baty will either be traded or moved. &lt;strong&gt;Baty has also played at second base and he could slot in there&lt;/strong&gt;, given the fact that the team traded Jeff McNeil in late December. All in all, the diamond is starting to shine for the Mets.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-shanahan&quot;&gt;Kyle Shanahan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has done an extraordinary job with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-49ers&quot;&gt;San Francisco 49ers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, surviving a season full of injuries. Fred Warner, Nick Bosa, and Brock Purdy are some of the names who missed time throughout the schedule, and even so, they clinched a spot in the playoffs.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Last week, in the Wild Card round against the Philadelphia Eagles, the 49ers lost their starting tight end, George Kittle. Despite the adversity, they eliminated the defending &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl&quot;&gt;Super Bowl&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; champions on the road.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Now, the challenge will be enormous against the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks&quot;&gt;Seattle Seahawks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the No. 1 seed in the NFC. One of the biggest questions ahead of the blockbuster matchup is whether Warner has a real chance to return.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What’s Fred Warner’s injury?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Fred Warner suffered an ankle injury in Week 6 during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Because it was a fracture and a dislocation, it was expected that he would not return this season.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Is Fred Warner playing for 49ers vs Seahawks in 2026 playoffs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;No. Fred Warner will not play for the 49ers against the Seahawks in the Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL playoffs. Kyle Shanahan has made the final decision, although if the San Francisco 49ers reach the NFC Championship Game, the linebacker could be available.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The offseason drama around &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bo-bichette&quot;&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; has intensified, as the 27-year-old slugger remains one of baseball’s most sought-after free agents. After spending his entire career with the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays&quot;&gt;Toronto Blue Jays&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, Bichette now faces a pivotal decision that could reshape both his future and Toronto’s offseason plans&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the Blue Jays’ offseason momentum took a hit after losing out on &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kyle-tucker&quot;&gt;Kyle Tucker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Edwin Diaz&lt;/strong&gt; to the Dodgers, leaving fans and executives wondering whether Toronto can retain its superstar shortstop&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-phillies&quot;&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have emerged as a serious contender, with Bichette reportedly holding a Zoom meeting with the team last week. That interest adds another layer to an already tense offseason scenario, suggesting the slugger may have multiple paths forward.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Bo Bichette’s concerns&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported, that &lt;strong&gt;Bichette has privately expressed reservations about the artificial turf&lt;/strong&gt; at Rogers Centre. &lt;em&gt;“According to sources, &lt;strong&gt;Bichette has privately expressed concern about the physical impact &lt;/strong&gt;of playing half of his games on the artificial turf&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;at Rogers Centre, which could play into his ultimate decision,”&lt;/em&gt; Feinsand wrote.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;Despite his attachment to Toronto and his close relationship with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vladimir-guerrero-jr&quot;&gt;Vladimir Guerrero Jr.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, the turf issue could factor heavily into his offseason plans. While the Blue Jays remain an attractive option, the &lt;strong&gt;Phillies&lt;/strong&gt;’ interest cannot be ignored as Bichette evaluates the best fit for his career.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Phillies linger as a serious option&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The potential for Bichette to leave Toronto has put the Blue Jays in a delicate position, with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/bo-bichette-rumors-one-clear-favorite-emerges-between-ny-yankees-ny-mets-and-phillies&quot;&gt;one clear favorite emerging between the NY Yankees, NY Mets, and Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, while the club still profiles as a legitimate alternative that may attract Bichette for financial or competitive reasons.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry&quot;&gt;Stephen Curry&lt;/a&gt; led the &lt;strong&gt;Golden State Warriors&lt;/strong&gt; to a 126-113 victory over the New York Knicks at Chase Center last night, all while the franchise navigates a mounting dilemma regarding &lt;strong&gt;Jonathan Kuminga’s&lt;/strong&gt; future with the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the 23-year-old forward’s ultimate destination remains unknown, it has become clear that &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-jonathan-kuminga-reportedly-makes-decision-on-warriors-future&quot;&gt;Kuminga has made a decision on his future with the Warriors&lt;/a&gt;. It is highly likely he will no longer be a member of the Bay Area squad once a trade is finalized.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Despite the off-court uncertainty, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors&quot;&gt;Warriors&lt;/a&gt; have been playing well lately, winning four of their last five games. The team stands to receive a significant boost by utilizing Kuminga as a high-value trade chip before the February 5 deadline.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the constant noise surrounding the forward could potentially create a distraction or friction within the Golden State locker room—but Curry made it clear that isn’t the case. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It’s not a distraction at all&lt;/strong&gt;. It’s a very unique situation. Our job is to keep playing, keep winning. It’ll resolve itself one way or the other,&lt;/em&gt;” Curry said following the victory, per &lt;em&gt;Anthony Slater&lt;/em&gt; of &lt;em&gt;The Athletic.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-full&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; src=&quot;https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/28083954/Jonathan-Kuminga-and-Stephen-Curry-1920x1080.webp&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-96624&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Stephen Curry and Jonathan Kuminga of the Golden State Warriors. (Getty Images)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the Warriors evaluate whether to move &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jonathan-kuminga&quot;&gt;Kuminga&lt;/a&gt; for another wing or perhaps a center to fill a long-standing void in their frontcourt, one thing is certain: &lt;strong&gt;the young forward’s time in a Warriors jersey is nearing its end.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Draymond Green echoes Curry’s words&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Draymond Green&lt;/strong&gt; also addressed the situation surrounding Kuminga and the Warriors, emphasizing that it is by no means a distraction for the team. Green praised Kuminga’s maturity in handling the ordeal, noting that such a scenario could easily become a major headache for any locker room.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;em&gt;Because he’s not a distraction&lt;/em&gt;,” Green told reporters after the game. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How he handles it is everything&lt;/strong&gt;. If he handles it a certain way, it becomes a distraction. But it doesn’t have to be. And the way he’s handled himself, the way he’s dealt with things not going his way, says a lot about his character. &lt;strong&gt;So everyone around here can confidently say it won’t be a distraction&lt;/strong&gt;, because he’s not a distraction”.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The veteran big man concluded by wishing Kuminga success, whether his future remains in Golden State or takes him elsewhere in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt;. “&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I desire to see him reach his full potential wherever that is in this league&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;,” Green added. &lt;em&gt;“It’s not always how we envision it. I’ve been so lucky and fortunate to play in one place for 14 years. How rare is that, though?”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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