&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/gardner-minshew&quot;&gt;Gardner Minshew&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; will have a big opportunity to show that he can still be a starting quarterback in the NFL when the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kansas-city-chiefs&quot;&gt;Kansas City Chiefs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face the Tennessee Titans. After it was confirmed that &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/patrick-mahomes&quot;&gt;Patrick Mahomes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is out for the entire season due to a knee injury, the former Colts player will be in charge for the final three games.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Andy Reid has publicly stated that he has full confidence in Minshew and is even grateful that a veteran with his experience is on the roster to face such a difficult situation. Considering that Mahomes could take up to nine months to recover, Gardner could be auditioning to remain on the roster next year.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Chiefs will likely enter a rebuilding process since &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/travis-kelce-inadvertently-suggests-retirement-from-kansas-city-chiefs-is-possible-to-start-next-chapter-of-his-life-with-taylor-swift&quot;&gt;Travis Kelce is considering retirement&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, and some players like &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/andy-reid-and-chiefs-could-trade-patrick-mahomes-key-teammate-after-qb-injury&quot;&gt;Trent McDuffie could be traded&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. It will be a long road to become &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 again.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who got injured with Chiefs?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Jaylon Moore and Jawaan Taylor are injured with the Kansas City Chiefs and have not practiced ahead of the game against the Tennessee Titans. Bad news for Gardner Minshew, who will play behind a depleted offensive line that has already lost &lt;strong&gt;Josh Simmons&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;h2&gt;Gardner Minshew replaces Patrick Mahomes as QB1&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-andy-reids-latest-message-for-gardner-minshew-is-great-endorsement-as-chiefs-next-qb-after-patrick-mahomes-left-knee-injury&quot;&gt;Gardner Minshew is fighting in these three games for the opportunity to earn a contract extension&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, and if Patrick Mahomes does not recover, he could become the Chiefs’ QB1 when the offseason begins. He would be part of an open competition with any new player coming in through the draft or free agency.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Chiefs’ injury report&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Trent McDuffie was limited in practice due to his knee injury, Rashee Rice has not practiced after suffering a concussion, and Chris Jones was a limited participant because of a hamstring injury. With the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/are-chiefs-eliminated-from-2026-nfl-playoffs-after-loss-against-chargers-in-week-15&quot;&gt;Chiefs eliminated from the playoffs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, it wouldn’t be worth risking these stars.&lt;/p&gt;

Gardner Minshew receives tough update as Kansas City Chiefs QB after Patrick Mahomes' injury

Andy Reid confirms to Gardner Minshew that Chiefs QB job for next season is not available after Patrick Mahomes injury

Chiefs confirm if Patrick Mahomes is out for next season after knee injury

Gardner Minshew receives tough update as Chiefs QB after Patrick Mahomes' injury - Bolavip US

Gardner Minshew receives tough update as Chiefs QB

NFL News: Gardner Minshew receives tough update as Chiefs QB after Patrick Mahomes’ injury

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams&quot;&gt;Los Angeles Rams&lt;/a&gt; head into a pivotal Thursday Night Football matchup against the&lt;strong&gt; Seattle Seahawks&lt;/strong&gt;, marking one of the final hurdles of the 2025 regular season. While a Week 16 loss wouldn’t be fatal to their playoff hopes, a victory would put them on the doorstep of an NFC West division title and a coveted top seed in the postseason.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A defeat tonight would see the &lt;strong&gt;Rams lose their grip on the division lead&lt;/strong&gt;. Los Angeles and &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks&quot;&gt;Seattle&lt;/a&gt; currently sit atop the standings &lt;strong&gt;with identical 11-3 records,&lt;/strong&gt; while the San Francisco 49ers loom dangerously close at 10-4. Securing a “W” is essential for L.A. to maintain control of its own destiny and avoid a chaotic finish to the season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Rams enter tonight’s contest with momentum, &lt;strong&gt;coming off back-to-back wins over the Cardinals and Lions&lt;/strong&gt;. They have been formidable away from home throughout 2025, dropping only two games on the road, the most recent being a narrow 28-31 loss in Carolina.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Rams vs. Seahawks: head-to-head&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Rams &lt;strong&gt;already have one win over Seattle this year&lt;/strong&gt;, a narrow victory in Week 11 that served as the catalyst for a four-game winning streak following their bye. Historically, this rivalry is a dead heat; the all-time series between these two franchises &lt;strong&gt;is knotted at 28-28 &lt;/strong&gt;dating back to their first meeting in 1976.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;“It’s easy now to go, ‘Yeah, I knew this thing would be money!’ … Dude had never won a playoff game!”&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/colincowherd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@colincowherd&lt;/a&gt; looks back at the trade that brought Matthew Stafford to Sean McVay and the Rams &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/tceQRkwAI1&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/tceQRkwAI1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/TheHerd/status/2001719021817790827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 18, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, the Rams have recently enjoyed a “home away from home” advantage at Lumen Field. They secured&lt;strong&gt; a 26-20 victory in Seattle in 2024 &lt;/strong&gt;and dominated with a 30-13 win in 2023, giving them a two-game winning streak in the Seahawks’ backyard.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Dominating the NFC standings&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Rams’ 11-3 record is currently the best in the entire NFC. Their primary objective now&lt;strong&gt; is securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.&lt;/strong&gt; While the Bears and 49ers (both 10-4) remain legitimate threats, the Rams and Seahawks continue to be the heavyweights battling for total dominance of the conference standings.&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if Rams lose today against Seahawks on TNF in Week 16 of 2025 NFL season?

What happens if Rams lose today against Seahawks on TNF in Week 16 of 2025 NFL season? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Quarterback &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/anthony-richardson&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Anthony Richardson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is finally practicing after spending the majority of the season on IR. The &lt;strong&gt;Indianapolis &lt;/strong&gt;Colts activated him as they face a tough last stretch of the season, where &lt;strong&gt;Philip Rivers&lt;/strong&gt; is now under center trying to make miracles happen.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Richardson dealt with an orbital fracture. According to Ian Rapoport of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nfl&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NFL&lt;/a&gt; Network, head coach Shane Steichen said &lt;strong&gt;Richardson is still dealing with some vision limitations&lt;/strong&gt;, but at least he has been able to return to football activities.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As for now, &lt;strong&gt;all signs point to &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philip-rivers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Philip Rivers&lt;/a&gt; to still be the starting quarterback for the Colts.&lt;/strong&gt; Rivers had a frisky appearance against the Seahawks last week, almost winning a game in what would’ve been the upset of the season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The differences between QBs are inmense&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rivers and Richardson couldn’t be further apart in terms of playing styles&lt;/strong&gt;. Rivers is 44 years old, has no mobility and was retired two weeks ago. However, he excels at reading defenses, moving the chains and getting the ball where it needs to be most of the time.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;wp-block-embed__wrapper&quot;&gt;
&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-width=&quot;500&quot; data-dnt=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;More intermediate throws from all four &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;#Colts&lt;/a&gt; QBs: Philip Rivers, Riley Leonard, Brett Rypien and Anthony Richardson Sr. &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/IhgckgF602&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/IhgckgF602&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/RomeovilleKid/status/2001724398810665097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 18, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;script async=&quot;&quot; src=&quot;https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot; charset=&quot;utf-8&quot;&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Richardson is 23 years old,&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;not that accurate or able to read defenses properly&lt;/strong&gt;. However, he is very athletic, has a cannon for an arm, and is an absolute machine running the football as well. Hence, the team could change a lot depending on who is lined up under center.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;The Colts should really test Richardson&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;If Richardson overcomes his vision problems, the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indianapolis-colts&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Colts&lt;/a&gt; should really let him finish the season. &lt;strong&gt;While Rivers’ comeback is very romantic, nostalgic, and courageous, the future is without him&lt;/strong&gt;, and the Richardson experiment might still be something interesting.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Richardson is young, very raw, but has a career in front of him&lt;/strong&gt;. If he is able to go, he has to get the reps in the last few weeks of the season. Literally, his Colts career depends on how he fares.&lt;/p&gt;

Colts made key decision on Anthony Richardson amid Philip Rivers’ comeback to the NFL

Colts made key decision on Anthony Richardson amid Philip Rivers' comeback to the NFL - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers&quot;&gt;Aaron Rodgers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; was listed as a full participant on the latest &lt;strong&gt;Pittsburgh Steelers&lt;/strong&gt; injury report for the game against the Lions. The quarterback is still not fully recovered from his left wrist fracture, but Mike Tomlin expects him to play in Detroit.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In great news for the Steelers, &lt;strong&gt;Derrick Harmon&lt;/strong&gt; was also listed as a full participant after missing the last game against the Miami Dolphins due to a knee injury. He is a key piece of the defensive line.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Several players appeared as ‘limited participants’ on the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers&quot;&gt;Steelers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; report. Offensive lineman Andrus Peat is dealing with a concussion, long snapper Christian Kuntz is recovering from a knee injury, wide receiver Ben Skowronek is battling with a hand issue, and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton has an ankle injury.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who is injured with Pittsburgh Steelers?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Outside linebackers T.J. Watt (lung) and Nick Herbig (hamstring) didn’t practice due to injury and they could miss the game against the Lions. That’s why the Steelers just signed LB Jeremiah Moon to have depth at the position.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        


&lt;p&gt;Two other big names couldn’t practice in worrying news for the offensive line: left guard Isaac Seumalo (triceps) and center Zach Frazier (triceps). Frazier’s situation is the most intriguing as he hadn’t appeared on any report.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The secondary and the defensive line also saw notable absences during practice. Cornerback James Pierre (calf), safety Jabrill Peppers (illness), and defensive tackle Cam Heyward (rest) weren’t available. Heyward should be ready as he frequently gets days of rest.&lt;/p&gt;


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Aaron Rodgers is injured before Steelers vs Lions

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Steelers release Aaron Rodgers' injury report before game against Lions in NFL Week 16 - Bolavip US

Steelers release Aaron Rodgers' injury report before game vs Lions

Steelers release Aaron Rodgers’ injury report before game against Lions

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/seattle-seahawks&quot;&gt;Seattle Seahawks&lt;/a&gt; head into their&lt;strong&gt; Week 16 Thursday Night Football&lt;/strong&gt; matchup with an&lt;strong&gt; 11-3 record&lt;/strong&gt;, sitting comfortably in the second spot in the NFC West. Their strong standing puts them in an enviable position; even a loss to the &lt;strong&gt;Los Angeles Rams wouldn’t be catastrophic&lt;/strong&gt;, given their massive playoff probability.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In terms of the postseason picture, a loss against the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-rams&quot;&gt;Rams&lt;/a&gt; wouldn’t significantly move the needle. Seattle currently boasts a &lt;strong&gt;99% playoff probability&lt;/strong&gt;, and even with a defeat, those odds are &lt;strong&gt;expected to remain virtually unchanged&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While a loss might not derail their season, nobody likes to lose. A Week 16 stumble &lt;strong&gt;would snap&lt;/strong&gt; the Seahawks’ curre&lt;strong&gt;nt four-game winning streak&lt;/strong&gt;. Ironically, their most recent loss came back in Week 11 against these very same Rams.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Seahawks vs. Rams head-to-head&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In their most recent meeting earlier this 2025 season&lt;strong&gt;, Seattle fell 19-21 on the road.&lt;/strong&gt; The Rams have also found success in Seattle recently, having secured a 26-20 win at Lumen Field on November 3, 2024.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;div class=&quot;ck-twitter&quot;&gt;&lt;blockquote class=&quot;twitter-tweet&quot; data-media-max-width=&quot;560&quot;&gt;&lt;p lang=&quot;en&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot;&gt;&quot;Any time [Sam Darnold] sees things change after the snap, he&apos;s so hesitant. If that doesn&apos;t change, this team can&apos;t win a Super Bowl.&quot; 👀&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/Realrclark25?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;@Realrclark25&lt;/a&gt; on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks ahead of their TNF matchup against the Rams 🏈 &lt;a href=&quot;https://t.co/SuZNQscy74&quot;&gt;pic.twitter.com/SuZNQscy74&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;— First Take (@FirstTake) &lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/FirstTake/status/2001677671458025818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&quot;&gt;December 18, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/div&gt; 



&lt;p&gt;In fact, the Seahawks&lt;strong&gt; haven’t defended their home turf against the Rams since August 2023, &lt;/strong&gt;a game Seattle won 19-16 in overtime. Of course, the Seahawks team of two or three years ago was in a much different place than the contender they have become in this 2025 campaign.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;NFC playoff picture&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Seattle enters TNF currently holding the No. 5 seed in the NFC standings. This puts them in a &lt;strong&gt;Wild Card spot ahead of both the 49ers and Packers&lt;/strong&gt;. Since the Rams have already clinched a playoff berth, the stakes might feel slightly different, potentially giving a slight edge to the home team.&lt;/p&gt;

What happens if Seahawks lose to Rams tonight on TNF in 2025 NFL Week 16?

What happens if Seahawks lose to Rams tonight on TNF in 2025 NFL Week 16? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Golden State Warriors&lt;/strong&gt; have not been in the best shape during this NBA regular season, showing a 13-14 record thus far. With players surrounding &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Stephen Curry&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; struggling, rumors are circulating about the potential return of a four-time champion who was instrumental in the organization’s success over the past decade.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;ESPN’s Anthony V. Slater&lt;/em&gt; reports that &lt;strong&gt;Klay Thompson, currently with the Dallas Mavericks, could be the player making a return to the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Warriors&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. Slater notes, &lt;em&gt;“Those close to Thompson believe it could eventually happen because, as one league source said, ‘there’s no one that carries more weight with Klay than Steph.’”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Having been one of the key players on the Warriors’ roster during their championship runs, Thompson could be vital for Golden State,&lt;strong&gt; contributing significantly to a lineup that is in need of considerable talent.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Given the Mavericks’ struggles this season, &lt;strong&gt;reports suggest they may be open to moving players&lt;/strong&gt;, and Thompson’s name has surfaced as a potential candidate for trade as he hasn’t been performing at his peak statistical levels.&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;2560&quot; height=&quot;1707&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547735_GettyImages-1808993085-scaled_fac9824e.webp&amp;amp;width=2560&amp;amp;height=1707&quot; alt=&quot;Thompson and Curry in the Warriors&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-256293&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors talks with Stephen Curry #30.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Curry and Thompson: A strong teammate bond&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Amidst ongoing struggles for the Warriors, &lt;strong&gt;a possible reunion with Thompson could have a substantial impact&lt;/strong&gt;, thanks to the strong relationship he has cultivated with Curry during his time with Golden State.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;Such a reunion might also boost Thompson’s morale; &lt;strong&gt;he appeared to reflect deeply on his move to the Mavericks&lt;/strong&gt;, which coincided with a dip in his performance in the NBA.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Reported condition for Thompson’s return to the Warriors&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Slater’s report suggests that Thompson’s return to the Warriors hinges on Curry’s involvement. If Curry advocates for the trade, &lt;strong&gt;Thompson could find himself back in a Warriors jersey.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While Thompson is a tantalizing possibility for the Warriors, &lt;strong&gt;this scenario depends greatly on Curry’s actions and the Mavericks’ willingness&lt;/strong&gt; to engage in trade talks, as the discussion remains speculative for now.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69445aede2d53b59fb2f0628&quot; data-title=&quot;Would Thompson play with the Warriors for the remainder of the season?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-knicks&quot;&gt;New York Knicks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; face&lt;strong&gt; the Indiana Pacers&lt;/strong&gt; in an &lt;strong&gt;NBA &lt;/strong&gt;regular-season matchup, with the Knicks arriving in their best moment of the season. Fresh off winning the NBA Cup, they position themselves as one of the top championship contenders, but staying healthy remains essential. That reality raises a key question: Will &lt;strong&gt;Karl-Anthony Towns&lt;/strong&gt; play tonight?&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-12-18_08AM.pdf&quot;&gt;Towns is officially listed as questionable&lt;/a&gt; for Thursday night’s game due to knee soreness&lt;/strong&gt;. He is one of several Knicks appearing on the injury report, alongside Mitchell Robinson, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart, all of whom are also listed as questionable, creating uncertainty around the rotation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;There is a strong possibility that Towns does not play, g&lt;strong&gt;iven the demanding schedule the Knicks currently face&lt;/strong&gt;. This game represents the front end of a back-to-back set, and workload management becomes a factor as the season continues to intensify.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Knicks are on the road against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/indiana-pacers&quot;&gt;Indiana&lt;/a&gt; tonight, return home to face &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia on Friday&lt;/strong&gt;, and then travel again to take on the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Heat on Sunday&lt;/strong&gt;. After playing an additional game in Las Vegas, the Knicks now navigate three games in four nights, putting added strain on the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;516938&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547665_Karl-Anthony-Towns-dribbling_6ddda8e5.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Karl-Anthony Towns dribbling&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-516938&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks drives ahead.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Towns’ numbers&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/karl-anthony-towns&quot;&gt;Towns&lt;/a&gt; appears on the injury report several times this season, but he misses only one of the team’s first 25 games. The All-Star big man averages &lt;strong&gt;22.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game&lt;/strong&gt;, while shooting 47.4 percent from the field and 36.0 percent from three-point range.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;His impact remains significant thanks to his scoring efficiency and floor spacing ability. &lt;strong&gt;Towns consistently creates matchup problems for opposing defenses&lt;/strong&gt;, making his availability a major factor in how the Knicks approach this stretch.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Knicks as NBA Cup champions&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;On Tuesday, the Knicks extended their winning streak to five games by defeating the &lt;strong&gt;San Antonio Spurs 124–113 to capture the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt; Cup&lt;/strong&gt;. Jalen &lt;strong&gt;Brunson earned MVP&lt;/strong&gt; honors, but Towns’ performance also played a key role in the title run.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Towns delivered a solid outing in the final, posting &lt;strong&gt;16 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist in 30 minutes of action&lt;/strong&gt;. He contributes on both ends of the floor, helping stabilize the Knicks defensively while reinforcing why his presence remains crucial as the team pushes forward in the regular season.&lt;/p&gt;

Is Karl-Anthony Towns playing today, December 18, for Knicks vs Pacers?

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rebounds&lt;/strong&gt; have long been one of the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot;&gt;National Basketball Association&lt;/a&gt;’s clearest &lt;strong&gt;indicators of control inside the paint&lt;/strong&gt;, often reflecting pace, physicality, roster construction and the strategic priorities of each era.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Throughout the league’s history, certain seasons produced rebounding totals that clearly separated themselves from the rest, shaped by faster tempos, heavier minutes and interior dominance that defined entire teams.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Those &lt;strong&gt;standout campaigns&lt;/strong&gt; established an all-time single-season benchmark, a record born from a very different NBA and one that still looms large in historical comparisons.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Who holds the record for most rebounds in one NBA season?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The all-time NBA record for most rebounds in a single season belongs to &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/wilt-chamberlain&quot;&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, who pulled down &lt;strong&gt;2,149 rebounds for the Philadelphia Warriors&lt;/strong&gt; in the 1960-61 season. This mark stands as the highest total ever recorded in a single regular season in NBA history.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547621_Wilt-Chamberlain-7_11c88c3f.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547643&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Wilt Chamberlain (Source: NBA)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;His performance that year also translated to an eye-popping &lt;strong&gt;average of 27.2 rebounds per game&lt;/strong&gt;, another historic benchmark that has proven exceptionally hard to approach in any modern era context.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;When &lt;strong&gt;he was playing in the early 1960s&lt;/strong&gt;, the pace of NBA games was significantly faster than it is today, meaning more shot attempts and more opportunities for rebounds. &lt;strong&gt;The league itself had only begun tracking rebounds officially in the 1950-51 season&lt;/strong&gt;, making him among the earliest statistical trailblazers in this category.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In that &lt;strong&gt;1960-61 campaign&lt;/strong&gt;, he not only led the league — he redefined what dominance on the boards looked like. His sheer size, athleticism and positioning enabled him to out-rebound almost every opponent night after night, crafting totals that modern stars rarely flirt with.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Even the &lt;strong&gt;NBA’s best rebounders&lt;/strong&gt; in recent seasons generally total well under 1,500 rebounds in a full season, illustrating just how distant his benchmark remains. Part of his legendary status comes not just from the season total, but from his overall rebounding prowess throughout his career.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-table is-style-stripes&quot;&gt;&lt;table&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Player&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rebounds&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Season&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Team&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2,149&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1960-61&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Philadelphia Warriors&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;2,052&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1961-62&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Philadelphia Warriors&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,957&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1966-67&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Philadelphia 76ers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,952&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1967-68&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Philadelphia 76ers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,946&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1962-63&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;San Francisco Warriors&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,943&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1965-66&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Philadelphia 76ers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,941&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1959-60&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Philadelphia Warriors&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,930&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1963-64&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,878&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1964-65&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,868&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1960-61&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,843&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1962-63&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,790&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1961-62&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,787&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1963-64&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;San Francisco Warriors&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,779&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1965-66&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,778&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1959-60&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,712&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1968-69&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,700&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1966-67&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,673&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1964-65&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;TOT&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jerry Lucas&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,668&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1965-66&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cincinnati Royals&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,612&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1958-59&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Wilt Chamberlain&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,572&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1971-72&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Los Angeles Lakers&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bill Russell&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,564&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1957-58&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Boston Celtics&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jerry Lucas&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,560&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1967-68&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cincinnati Royals&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Jerry Lucas&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,547&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1966-67&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;Cincinnati Royals&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td&gt;Bob Pettit&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1,540&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;1960-61&lt;/td&gt;&lt;td&gt;St. Louis Hawks&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;(Source: Statmuse)&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;

Chasing the impossible: NBA records that will forever hold their ground

Which NBA players have scored the most points in a single season and who holds the record?

NBA players with the most rebounds in a single season: Who holds the all-time mark? - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giannis-antetokounmpo&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Giannis Antetokounmpo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is at the center of speculation regarding his future with the &lt;strong&gt;Milwaukee Bucks&lt;/strong&gt; due to various developments in recent weeks. As uncertainty grows, concerns about Antetokounmpo’s continued commitment to the team have intensified.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;This situation isn’t primarily driven by a deluge of offers for Giannis, but rather by the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/milwaukee-bucks&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Bucks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;‘ determined pursuit of a high-caliber player to complement him. According to &lt;em&gt;Jack L. Fisher from The Stein Line&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;the Bucks are actively seeking a significant addition to enhance their roster&lt;/strong&gt; in hopes of securing Antetokounmpo’s future.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“The Milwaukee Bucks are doing everything in their power to convince Giannis to stay and &lt;strong&gt;have expressed interest in Zach LaVine and Jerami Grant&lt;/strong&gt;, as well as players like Andrew Wiggins, Marcus Smart, and Dejounte Murray in the past,” &lt;/em&gt;Fisher revealed.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With this strategy in motion, &lt;strong&gt;the Bucks are reportedly preparing to make a significant announcement designed to persuade Giannis.&lt;/strong&gt; His competitive nature and desire to win are believed to be key factors fueling his recent expressions of discontent.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251216_BUS_546739_giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks-1_ffac8e89.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-520459&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;LaVine could be a leading contender&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the Bucks face challenges this season, the Sacramento Kings are similarly struggling with a 6-20 record. The Kings possess a player whom the Bucks might consider bringing in &lt;strong&gt;to provide Giannis with the support he needs on the court.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;If this deal materialize by the trade deadline, the Bucks could potentially field two strong leaders, &lt;strong&gt;enhancing their prospects for a successful playoff run and their quest to reclaim the championship title.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, the Bucks are anticipating Giannis’s return following his calf injury. However, rumors persist about his future with Milwaukee, &lt;strong&gt;the organization he has spent his entire career with in the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/nba&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;NBA&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;6941dd75e2d53b59fb2f05da&quot; data-title=&quot;Do you think Antetokounmpo will continue his career in the Bucks this season?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NBA Rumors: Bucks' reported strategy to retain Giannis Antetokounmpo by targeting five NBA stars - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;With a 6-20 record in the regular season so far, the &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sacramento-kings&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Sacramento Kings&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; have faced substantial criticism from their fanbase. Several reasons have been suggested by supporters to explain the team’s struggles this season, one being the swirling rumors concerning radical changes to the roster.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report from &lt;em&gt;Marc J. Spears in The Stein Line&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;involving players like DeMar DeRozan, Russell Westbrook, and Zach LaVine&lt;/strong&gt;, a disconnect is allegedly growing between the veteran players and the coaching staff. Spears elaborated on the current situation that is reportedly unfolding within the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As the Kings strive to make a strong impact in the upcoming season, partly by considering significant roster changes, the fanbase eagerly awaits potential new additions. &lt;strong&gt;Speculation abounds on whether the team will pursue trades for DeRozan, Westbrook, and LaVine in an attempt to bounce back.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Of course, such a comprehensive overhaul of a talent-laden roster is not a straightforward endeavor. Careful analysis is necessary to ensure that any potential replacements &lt;strong&gt;provide a meaningful impact not only in the current season but in future ones as well.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251216_BUS_546552_DeMar-DeRozan-Domantas-Sabonis-and-Zach-LaVine_93063fb7.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-524724&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;DeMar DeRozan #10, Domantas Sabonis #11, and Zach LaVine #8 of the Sacramento Kings sit.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;DeRozan: The player most likely to be traded&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Further reports about the future of each player hinge on which teams express interest as the trade deadline approaches. &lt;strong&gt;The situation appears especially challenging for Westbrook and Domantas Sabonis&lt;/strong&gt;, but &lt;em&gt;Sam Amick of The Athletic&lt;/em&gt; noted that DeRozan might be a more tradable asset.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“DeMar DeRozan could find a new home, but it will be difficult to move Zach LaVine’s and Domantas Sabonis’ contracts,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Amick revealed on Run It Back. This statement adds to the uncertainty surrounding the future of two of the NBA’s most renowned players today.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Under these circumstances, Kings supporters anticipate discovering the best available options in the offseason&lt;strong&gt; to significantly influence the regular season’s upcoming games.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;6941d2bae2d53b59fb2f05d6&quot; data-title=&quot;Do you think Westbrook and Sabonis would find a new destination in the NBA this season?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

NBA Rumors: Kings reportedly seeking trade options for three key roster players

NBA Rumors: Kings reportedly seeking trade options for three key roster players - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;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; are heading into the next season with a clear objective: to rebound after a disappointing postseason exit at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite a spectacular regular season, the Phillies failed to advance to the National League Championship Series (NLCS), leaving their fans yearning for more.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Determined to win back its fans’ favor, the team is generating significant buzz about potential changes to their roster. New additions are anticipated, along with possible departures, and a report from &lt;em&gt;ESPN’s Jeff Passan&lt;/em&gt; &lt;strong&gt;indicates that Matt Strahm might be among those leaving.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Passan notes, &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“The best reliever available is Matt Strahm, who is likely to be traded by Philadelphia.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; However, this potential move will require close scrutiny by other teams in the league.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Strahm has consistently showcased his talent with the Phillies over the past three years, solidifying himself as &lt;strong&gt;a key pitcher with a commendable 2.74 ERA during the regular season.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547916_GettyImages-2212805232-Bolavip_56decb41.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Matt Strahm #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during a game against the Washington Nationals&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-400694&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Matt Strahm #25 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Considerations regarding Strahm’s contract&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Currently, Strahm might be considered for trade to create roster flexibility for signing new players during free agency. &lt;strong&gt;He has exercised a $7.5 million vesting option for the 2026 season&lt;/strong&gt;, triggered by surpassing the 60-inning mark and passing his end-of-season physical in September 2025.&lt;/p&gt;


        &lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_relatedlinks&quot; id=&quot;BUS#/mlb/mlb-rumors-ny-yankees-and-phillies-reportedly-informed-of-desired-deal-terms-by-tatsuya-imai&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;With these factors at play, franchises will need to carefully evaluate Strahm’s contract situation. While he could be a valuable addition to any team, &lt;strong&gt;his contract terms may require consideration during negotiations with the Phillies.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Strahm’s performance with the Phillies over three years&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With the roster already featuring several new signings, &lt;strong&gt;the Phillies must assess Strahm’s performance statistics before making a decision.&lt;/strong&gt; With plenty of good numbers, let’s take a look at the most relevant ones in the past regular season.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Games (G): 66&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;ERA: 2.74&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Innings Pitched (IP): 62.1&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strikeouts (SO): 70&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;WHIP: 1.07&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Holds: 22&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Saves (SV): 6&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69447869e2d53b59fb2f0630&quot; data-title=&quot;Do you think Strahm would find a new place for the 2026 MLB Season?&quot; data-options=&quot;2&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Phillies rumors: A former RHP from last season is reportedly on the trading block for the offseason

Phillies rumors: A former RHP from last season is reportedly on the trading block for the offseason - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;Reports suggest that 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; and the &lt;strong&gt;Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/strong&gt; are both contenders in the pursuit of Japanese standout Tatsuya Imai. With a decision expected soon, both teams are reportedly aware, as per &lt;em&gt;ESPN’s Jeff Passan&lt;/em&gt;, of the type of deal Imai is seeking to begin his &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; career in 2026.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Passan, if the Yankees and &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;Phillies&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; are serious about acquiring Imai, they must be prepared to offer a long-term contract.&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt; “Imai wants years in the MLB. He could end up with the largest contract among the remaining top-tier pitchers,”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; Passan noted regarding the Japanese standout.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Consequently, the Yankees, Phillies, or any other franchise interested in Imai will need to contemplate a competitive, &lt;strong&gt;long-term offer to secure his talents for the upcoming season.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Given their understanding of Imai’s expectations, these teams will need to present a compelling proposal to entice him to their roster. &lt;strong&gt;However, they must act swiftly, as time is of the essence.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547867_Tatsuya-Imai-pitching_fef91542.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Tatsuya Imai pitching&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-539297&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Tatsuya Imai pitches in the Japanese league.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Yankees and Phillies also pursuing other Japanese talent&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;In addition to their interest in Imai, the Yankees and the Phillies are eyeing two other Japanese players recently posted by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;strong&gt;Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;However, acquiring these players will not be straightforward, as there is considerable interest from other teams. The Los Angeles Dodgers &lt;strong&gt;are significant competition for Murakami, while the Toronto Blue Jays are vying for Okamoto.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With limited time to finalize their decisions, Imai and his fellow Japanese players posted by MLB are evaluating &lt;strong&gt;the best opportunities available to them in the market.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69447359e2d53b59fb2f062d&quot; data-title=&quot;Which team is Imai going to choose?&quot; data-options=&quot;3&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

MLB Rumors: NY Yankees and Phillies reportedly informed of desired deal terms by Tatsuya Imai

MLB Rumors: NY Yankees and Phillies reportedly informed of desired deal terms by Tatsuya Imai - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;The baseball &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/team-usa&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Team USA&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; team is preparing for the &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Baseball Classic&lt;/strong&gt;. Now, a &lt;strong&gt;Detroit Tigers&lt;/strong&gt; Cy Young winner is committing to participate and willing to help the team get the win. &lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Mark DeRosa, who manages the United States team, said on Thursday that &lt;strong&gt;the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/detroit-tigers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Detroit Tigers&lt;/a&gt; ace, Tarik Skubal, will join the pitching staff for the upcoming tournament&lt;/strong&gt;. This will boost the chances to win the World Baseball Classic, something the USA hasn’t won since 2017.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The 2026 &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-baseball-classic&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;World Baseball Classic&lt;/a&gt; will happen from March 5th until March 17th&lt;/strong&gt;. The games will take place in Houston, Miami, Tokyo, and Puerto Rico. Team USA will surely rely on Skubal to guide them go all the way.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Skubal will join an elite pitching staff&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Skubal is the American League Cy Young. However, &lt;strong&gt;USA Baseball will also have the National League Cy Young &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-skenes&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Paul Skenes&lt;/a&gt; on the team&lt;/strong&gt;. Lefty Matthew Boyd is also on the roster and reliever Garrett Whitlock is also committed.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547866_paul-skenes-1_910d724a.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates &quot; class=&quot;wp-image-385917&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Skubal had a 2.21 ERA and 241 strikeouts in 195 and one third innings last season. The Tigers knew that if Skubal was on the mound, good things were coming. &lt;strong&gt;Skubal led the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/mlb&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB&lt;/a&gt; in ERA, strikeout rate, lowest walk rate, OBP allowed, and OPS allowed&lt;/strong&gt;. His stellar fastball and elite changeups helped him not give up runs in 12 of his 31 starts.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Who else has committed to USA Baseball?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;As one could imagine, the USA will be loaded offensively too. &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-judge&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Aaron Judge&lt;/a&gt; will captain the team. Kyle Schwarber will serve as the designated hitter, and Corbin Carroll and Pete Crow-Armstrong will be the outfielders. &lt;strong&gt;‘&lt;em&gt;Big Dumper&lt;/em&gt;‘ Cal Raleigh and Will Smith will be the catchers.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;As for the infielders, Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson and Brice Turang will play a part&lt;/strong&gt;. The United States will compete against Britain, Italy, Brazil, and Mexico in Group B of the first round. The games will be played at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.&lt;/p&gt;

Detroit Tigers’ Cy Young winner clears the air on Team USA appearance in the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Detroit Tigers' Cy Young winner clears the air on Team USA appearance in the 2026 World Baseball Classic - Bolavip US

&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; continue to monitor the free-agent market as &lt;strong&gt;Cody Bellinger&lt;/strong&gt; remains unsigned, with timing emerging as a potential factor in his next move. Represented by &lt;strong&gt;Scott Boras&lt;/strong&gt;, Bellinger is positioned in a market where patience could influence his eventual price.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;While the Yankees have not publicly clarified their stance on re-signing &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cody-bellinger&quot;&gt;Bellinger&lt;/a&gt;, league observers expect Boras to &lt;strong&gt;leverage broader market developments before committing to a deal&lt;/strong&gt;. With several elite position players still available, the order in which contracts are finalized could shape negotiations.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One name, in particular, looms large over Bellinger’s situation. &lt;strong&gt;The market for Kyle Tucker may serve as a benchmark&lt;/strong&gt;, creating a ripple effect among top-tier free agents as teams weigh their spending priorities.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Why Kyle Tucker’s contract could impact Bellinger&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to &lt;em&gt;Mark Feinsand&lt;/em&gt;, Bellinger may wait for Tucker to set the market before making a final decision. Feinsand noted that Tucker, Bellinger, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/alex-bregman&quot;&gt;Alex Bregman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;Bo Bichette&lt;/strong&gt; remain among the biggest names available, with limited trade alternatives at their positions.&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547805_cody-bellinger_40538635.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Cody Bellinger&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-516922&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Cody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees throws his bat. Kent J. Edwards/Getty Images&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Bellinger could wait until Tucker sets the market before making his decision&lt;/em&gt;,&lt;/strong&gt;” Feinsand wrote on &lt;em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-free-agent-trade-rumor-update-mid-december-2025&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;MLB.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, emphasizing how one major signing could shape the free‑agent landscape.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;What this means for the Yankees and the market&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If Tucker secures a massive long-term deal, it could elevate expectations across the board&lt;/strong&gt;, particularly for Boras clients. That scenario may push teams like the Yankees to reassess timing, flexibility, and value before making a final commitment.&lt;/p&gt;


&lt;div class=&quot;wp_fsn_poll&quot; id=&quot;69443ee5e2d53b59fb2f0624&quot; data-title=&quot;Should Cody Bellinger wait for Kyle Tucker to set the free-agent market?&quot; data-options=&quot;4&quot;&gt;&lt;/div&gt;


&lt;p&gt;For now, &lt;strong&gt;Bellinger’s patience appears strategic&lt;/strong&gt;, with the next major signing likely to clarify the market—and accelerate decisions across the league.&lt;/p&gt;


        

        

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Bellinger could wait on another star's move to decide his future

Yankees Rumors: Cody Bellinger could wait on another star’s move to make a decision

&lt;p&gt;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; are a busy team in the &lt;strong&gt;MLB&lt;/strong&gt; offseason. After re-signing none other than &lt;strong&gt;Kyle Schwarber&lt;/strong&gt;, the team is now trying to get a hold on what an All-Star will do.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Apart from re-signing Schwarber, they also added Adolis Garcia and Brad Keller, &lt;strong&gt;now the Phillies are focusing on the situation of &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jt-realmuto&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;JT Realmuto&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;. The catcher has started for the Phillies since 2019, and he’s been a multiple time All-Star for the team.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Realmuto can also play first base&lt;/strong&gt;. According to Robert Murray of FanSided, the Phillies want to re-sign him. However, Realmuto is not guaranteed to return. As per Murray, &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;It’s no guarantee [Realmuto] returns, but it’s clear they want him&lt;/strong&gt;. I’ve mentioned it with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noreferrer noopener&quot;&gt;Dodgers&lt;/a&gt; whenever they pursue star players, and I’ll say it with the Phillies, too. When they really want a player, how often do they miss?”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Realmuto is not in his prime, but still very productive&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A three-time All-Star, &lt;strong&gt;Realmuto is 34 years old and might have signs of a slight decline.&lt;/strong&gt; He slashed .257/.315/.384 with 12 home runs and 52 RBIs in over 550 plate appearances for Philly. &lt;strong&gt;All those are lower numbers compared to the 2024&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://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547804_JT-Realmuto-celebrating_97b81049.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-546025&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The Phillies are urged to keep Realmuto on their roster as &lt;strong&gt;they have no internal alternatives nor are there any top-tier backstops available in free agency&lt;/strong&gt;. To make it worse, finding catchers on the trade market is not an easy feat whatsoever.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;Realmuto’s aspirations might not be in line with Philadelphia&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;It’s been reported that Realmuto’s contract aspirations are a bit hefty. &lt;strong&gt;He is seeking a multi-year contract worth $15 million per annum&lt;/strong&gt;. Philadelphia is clearly being careful with the payroll, so these two parts might not align.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;However, given the situation, the Phillies might not have any other option unless they are willing to really downgrade the quality of their catcher. &lt;strong&gt;Realmuto has all the leverage to get the deal he wants.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Phillies are on the fence regarding potential All-Star move after re-signing Kyle Schwarber

Phillies are on the fence regarding potential All-Star move after re-signing Kyle Schwarber - Bolavip US

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;David Beckham&lt;/strong&gt; launched the&lt;strong&gt; Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; project without fully knowing how far it could go or which players would eventually shape the club’s identity. At the time, few could imagine that &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in soccer history, would end up playing in Miami. Before that historic signing, however, there were other high-profile targets, including a Premier League legend in &lt;strong&gt;David Silva&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Former Spain midfielder &lt;strong&gt;David Silva revealed that he turned down a move to Inter Miami after leaving Manchester City in 2020&lt;/strong&gt;. After spending a decade at the Etihad Stadium, Silva considered a move to MLS but ultimately &lt;strong&gt;chose to return to LaLiga with Real Sociedad&lt;/strong&gt;, where he retired in 2023 following an anterior cruciate ligament injury.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I was the first player to receive offers from Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Silva said on the podcast El Camino de Mario. &lt;em&gt;“I met with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/david-beckham&quot;&gt;David Beckham&lt;/a&gt; in Manchester, &lt;strong&gt;but I told him that I still wanted to compete in Europe&lt;/strong&gt;. After that, I had many other offers, Japan, Qatar, but in the end I prioritized my personal life and felt ready to keep competing.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt; entered the league with several recognizable names who are no longer with the club,&lt;strong&gt; including Gonzalo Higuain and Rodolfo Pizarro&lt;/strong&gt;. Silva joining that initial roster would have been historic, but the timing of his career pointed elsewhere. In the years since, MLS has continued to attract players with Premier League pedigrees, like Heung-Min Son, reflecting the league’s growing profile and ambition.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;Silva on what makes soccer different in England&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;A &lt;strong&gt;FIFA World Cup champion in 2010 and a European champion in 2008 and 2012 with Spain&lt;/strong&gt;, Silva spoke proudly about his time in England. When asked whether he would have liked to play for Barcelona, the former Valencia standout acknowledged the appeal but emphasized that joining Manchester City was the best decision of his career.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;I had 10 spectacular years there&lt;/strong&gt;. The people treated me incredibly well, we won everything, the team kept improving, and &lt;strong&gt;then there’s England, which has something different&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; Silva explained. &lt;em&gt;“I don’t know exactly what it is, &lt;strong&gt;but &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer&quot;&gt;soccer&lt;/a&gt; there is like a religion&lt;/strong&gt;. It took me a couple of months to adapt because between the World Cup and the holidays, I didn’t have time to train.”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Silva scored &lt;strong&gt;77 goals in 436 appearances for Manchester City and won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and five League Cups &lt;/strong&gt;during his time at the club. His spell in England was widely considered a resounding success and cemented his legacy as one of the most influential midfielders of his era.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Silva’s time at Real Sociedad&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;David Silva made &lt;strong&gt;93 official appearances for Real Sociedad between 2020 and 2023&lt;/strong&gt;, recording &lt;strong&gt;seven goals and 18 assists&lt;/strong&gt;. Over three seasons, he played a central role in helping the club secure three consecutive European qualifications and lift the &lt;strong&gt;Copa del Rey title in 2020&lt;/strong&gt;, which was contested and won in 2021 against Athletic Club. Although an &lt;strong&gt;ACL injury forced his retirement in 2023&lt;/strong&gt;, his impact and leadership restored Real Sociedad to the elite of Spanish soccer.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;After a successful season led by &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt; are reshaping their roster as they prepare to defend their MLS title in 2026. One of the most significant changes is &lt;strong&gt;expected to come in goal&lt;/strong&gt;, where a new face is set to take over following recent departures and uncertainty.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;With Rocco Rios Novo no longer in the squad and the future of Oscar Ustari unresolved, &lt;strong&gt;Inter Miami are reportedly close to finalizing the signing of Dayne St. Clair&lt;/strong&gt;. The move would address a key position as the club look to maintain domestic dominance.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to a report from the New York Times,&lt;strong&gt; the 28-year-old goalkeeper is set to arrive on a free transfer after his contract expired with Minnesota United&lt;/strong&gt;. His tenure there concluded after 159 appearances, during which he consistently ranked among the league’s top performers at his position.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, the &lt;strong&gt;Miami Herald reported that the contract is in its final stages and is expected to run through 2028&lt;/strong&gt;. The outlet noted that negotiations were not straightforward, as Minnesota United attempted to retain the player, but Inter Miami ultimately prevailed.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;547957&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547954_dayne-st-clair_cf953f68.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Dayne St. Clair during a Minnesota United game.&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-547957&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Dayne St. Clair during a Minnesota United game.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;St. Clair &lt;strong&gt;was named the league’s Goalkeeper of the Year in November 2025&lt;/strong&gt;, further solidifying his reputation. With 18 appearances for Canada, he is aiming for a strong first half of the season in order to secure a starting role ahead of the upcoming World Cup.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;What happened with Rios Novo?&lt;/h2&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;It was officially confirmed that &lt;strong&gt;Rocco Rios Novo will return to Lanus after his loan spell with Inter Miami&lt;/strong&gt;. The 23-year-old finished the season as the starter, but the club chose not to exercise its purchase option.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;During his time with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/inter-miami&quot;&gt;Inter Miami&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Rios Novo made 20 appearances, conceded 19 goals&lt;/strong&gt;, and &lt;strong&gt;recorded five clean sheets across 1,688 minutes&lt;/strong&gt;. He was also part of the squad that won the MLS title, defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in the final.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;The Ustari situation&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Following a &lt;strong&gt;muscle injury that sidelined him for several weeks&lt;/strong&gt;, Oscar Ustari lost his starting role to Rios Novo and ended the season as a backup. Although he remains under contract for one more year, his continuity with Inter Miami is uncertain, and the&lt;strong&gt; possibility of an early contract termination remains open&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina&quot;&gt;Argentina&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; star &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt; shared an Instagram story to mark the third anniversary of Argentina’s triumph at the 2022&lt;strong&gt; World Cup&lt;/strong&gt; in Qatar. The post quickly drew attention across social media, as memories of one of the most iconic moments in modern soccer resurfaced.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The captain of Argentina, who delivered a memorable performance throughout the tournament, &lt;strong&gt;reposted an image from December 18, 2022&lt;/strong&gt;. That original post remains the &lt;strong&gt;most liked publication in the history of Instagram&lt;/strong&gt;, underlining the global impact of the victory.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Messi shared the image of himself lifting the World Cup trophy with a short but powerful message. The caption read, &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“3 years of the 3 stars (emojis of three stars),”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt; a simple phrase that captured the significance of the achievement for both the player and the nation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Messi’s historic World Cup performance&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Messi&lt;/a&gt; delivered a historic performance at the 2022 World Cup, &lt;strong&gt;scoring seven goals in seven matches&lt;/strong&gt;. His tally included &lt;strong&gt;two goals in the final against France&lt;/strong&gt;, a match that finished 3–3 after 120 minutes and was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;p&gt;That performance proved decisive in Argentina securing their third World Cup title. The 2022 tournament marked &lt;strong&gt;Messi’s fifth &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-cup&quot;&gt;World Cup&lt;/a&gt; appearance&lt;/strong&gt;, after quarterfinal exits in 2006 and 2010, a runner-up finish in 2014, and a round of 16 elimination in 2018.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;More Argentina players remembered the World Cup&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Several players from the championship squad also shared messages remembering the historic achievement. Angel Di Maria, who scored Argentina’s second goal in the final, reposted a video from the Argentine &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer&quot;&gt;Soccer&lt;/a&gt; Association and wrote, &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“How beautiful it is to be Argentine. Happy anniversary.”&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Rodrigo De Paul reflected with the message, &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Everything was worth it&lt;/strong&gt;, three years after that day.”&lt;/em&gt; Leandro Paredes added, &lt;em&gt;“&lt;strong&gt;Three years ago and forever,&lt;/strong&gt;”&lt;/em&gt; while Nicolas Otamendi concluded,&lt;em&gt; “Three years ago&lt;strong&gt; we touched the sky with our hands&lt;/strong&gt;,”&lt;/em&gt; as several other Argentine players revisited one of the greatest days of their lives.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;‘s &lt;strong&gt;Argentina&lt;/strong&gt; already have a clear roadmap for 2026, beginning with &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/lionel-messis-argentina-have-date-and-venue-confirmed-for-finalissima-vs-spain-before-2026-world-cup&quot;&gt;the &lt;strong&gt;Finalissima &lt;/strong&gt;against &lt;strong&gt;Spain &lt;/strong&gt;with a confirmed date and venue&lt;/a&gt;. However, as they prepare for the World Cup, the reigning champions also line up additional preparation, including a confirmed international friendly.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;According to Argentine journalist Nani Senra, &lt;strong&gt;Argentina will face Qatar in a friendly match on March 31, just days after the Finalissima&lt;/strong&gt; against &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain&quot;&gt;Spain&lt;/a&gt;. While the opponent may appear less demanding for the current world champions, the match follows an intense showdown against Spain that is expected to test the squad at the highest level.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The friendly is &lt;strong&gt;expected to be played in Qatar, allowing Argentina to remain in the same country&lt;/strong&gt; after the &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/finalissima&quot;&gt;Finalissima&lt;/a&gt;. The setting carries positive memories, as it is where they captured the World Cup title in 2022, a tournament that remains central to the identity of this generation.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;These friendlies play a key role in measuring form and readiness ahead of the World Cup. Argentina are projected into &lt;strong&gt;Group J alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan&lt;/strong&gt;, a group that appears manageable on paper, though history consistently shows that surprises are part of soccer.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;figure class=&quot;wp-block-image size-large&quot;&gt;&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;img loading=&quot;lazy&quot; width=&quot;1920&quot; height=&quot;1080&quot; data-id=&quot;416855&quot; src=&quot;https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251218_BUS_547755_lionel-messi-argentina_a9a598d6.webp&amp;amp;width=1920&amp;amp;height=1080&quot; alt=&quot;Lionel Messi during a Qualifier game&quot; class=&quot;wp-image-416855&quot; sizes=&quot;(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px&quot;&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;&lt;figcaption&gt;Lionel Messi of Argentina looks on during a World Cup Qualifier match.&lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;Argentina vs Qatar history&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Argentina and Qatar met twice, with both matches ending in victories for Argentina&lt;/strong&gt;. They won a pre-tournament friendly 3–0 and later defeated Qatar 2–0 in the group stage of the 2019 Copa America, with goals from Lautaro Martinez and Sergio Aguero.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;h2&gt;World Cup outlook favors Argentina&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina&quot;&gt;Argentina&lt;/a&gt; enter the World Cup group stage as favorites not only because they are the reigning world and continental champions,&lt;strong&gt; but also due to their consistency against teams from different confederations&lt;/strong&gt;. Their position near the top of the FIFA rankings further reinforces that status.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;They are drawn into Group J alongside &lt;strong&gt;Austria (UEFA), Jordan (AFC), and Algeria (CAF)&lt;/strong&gt;, a group that appears manageable on paper. Still, Argentina approach the group stage with caution, knowing that the margin for error narrows quickly once the World Cup begins.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Historically, Argentina faced European teams more than any other confederation, playing &lt;strong&gt;59 matches with 24 wins, 16 draws, and 19 losses&lt;/strong&gt;. In those games, they&lt;strong&gt; scored 84 goals and conceded 73&lt;/strong&gt;, reflecting a competitive but balanced record against UEFA opposition.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Against African teams, Argentina played eight matches, recording &lt;strong&gt;six wins and two losses&lt;/strong&gt;, with &lt;strong&gt;12 goals scored and seven conceded&lt;/strong&gt;. Versus Asian teams, they play &lt;strong&gt;five times and lose only once, scoring 10 goals and allowing just three&lt;/strong&gt;, numbers that underline their strong historical performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/finalissima&quot;&gt;Finalissima&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; between &lt;strong&gt;Spain&lt;/strong&gt;, as European champions, and &lt;strong&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/strong&gt;‘s &lt;strong&gt;Argentina&lt;/strong&gt;, as South American champions, is set to be played on &lt;strong&gt;March 27, 2026&lt;/strong&gt;, at &lt;strong&gt;Lusail Stadium&lt;/strong&gt; in Qatar before the &lt;strong&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;CONMEBOL and UEFA, along with the Royal Spanish Football Federation and the Argentine Football Association, &lt;a href=&quot;https://rfef.es/es/noticias/espana-y-argentina-pelearan-en-catar-por-la-finalissima-2026&quot;&gt;confirmed the date and venue through an official statement&lt;/a&gt;. The match &lt;strong&gt;kicks off at 9:00 p.m. local time in Qatar, which corresponds to 1:00 p.m. ET&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;The stadium in Lusail carries special significance for Argentina, as it is the same venue&lt;strong&gt; where captain &lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lionel-messi&quot;&gt;Lionel Messi&lt;/a&gt; lifted the nation’s third World Cup trophy in December 2022&lt;/strong&gt;. Eighteen months later, the South American side reinforced its continental dominance by defeating Colombia 1–0 in the 2024 Copa America final in the United States.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;Spain enters the matchup as the &lt;strong&gt;top-ranked team in the FIFA rankings, just ahead of Argentina&lt;/strong&gt;, and as the reigning European champion. La Roja secured the Euro 2024 title with a 2–1 victory over England in the final played in Germany, confirming its status as one of the most consistent teams in international soccer.&lt;/p&gt;



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&lt;h2&gt;A battle of generations&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;One of the main attractions of the Finalissima is the on-field meeting between &lt;strong&gt;Messi and Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal, representing two generations linked by FC Barcelona.&lt;/strong&gt; The young winger, a central figure in Spain’s European title, frequently draws comparisons to Messi early in his elite-level career.&lt;/p&gt;


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&lt;p&gt;The Spanish federation notes that the rivalry remains perfectly balanced, &lt;strong&gt;with both teams facing each other 14 times in official matches&lt;/strong&gt;. Each side records&lt;strong&gt; six wins, along with two draws&lt;/strong&gt;, highlighting the historical parity that defines this intercontinental clash.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/argentina&quot;&gt;Argentina&lt;/a&gt; and Spain now meet in the fourth edition of the competition, and it marks &lt;strong&gt;Spain’s first appearance in a Finalissima&lt;/strong&gt;. Previous editions were played under the name Copa Artemio Franchi in 1985 and 1993, titles claimed by France and Argentina, respectively.&lt;/p&gt;



&lt;h2&gt;Does Spain arrive as the favorite?&lt;/h2&gt;



&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://bolavip.com/en/topic/spain&quot;&gt;Spain&lt;/a&gt; enters the showdown against the squad coached by Lionel Scaloni not only as the reigning European champion, but also as the current No. 1 team in the FIFA rankings. Their most recent meeting came in March 2018, &lt;strong&gt;when Spain recorded a commanding 6–1 friendly victory in Madrid&lt;/strong&gt;, a result that still adds context ahead of this high-profile Finalissima.&lt;/p&gt;

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