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I think Aké will be replacing Otamendi/Fernandinho as the starter alongside Laporte. He's young, has been around the british game for a while, possesses the ball-playing skills Guardiola likes and he can play better on the defensive end, given how bad this season was for Bournemouth as a whole.

Hayden and Merino are pulling the strings. Joselu is a warrior.

I know it's only the summer league, but i am shocked with Jayson Tatum. I tought he was a low risk/not so high reward kind of pick for the Celtics, but he's balling. His post offense is translating much better than what I believed.

1 hour ago, En Dub said:

Truthfully, I don't think Ainge sees a ton of value in Butler for some reason. The constant talks between Boston/Chicago have always hit some snag, whether it was Crowder at the trade deadline this season or the rumored refusal to deal the number 3 pick on draft night. I know for a fact we could've made a better offer than Minnesota did. That being said, I feel like certain trades are dying (looking at you, Phil) because people know how heavy the C's are on assets and aren't looking for fair deals. 

Butler is kind of a douche, I remember people saying something about how Ainge didn't like that about him.

I have the same feeling with Zach Collins. He is so effective on both ends, and most of his cons you can attribute to age. He's gonna be good.

EDIT: Also, how the hell did Ike Anigbogu went that low? He already plays like a role player should in this league.

I had Malik Monk as a top-5 prospect, perhaps in the conversation to be a top-3 prospect. I'm SUPER EXCITED about him and I have been loving the Hornets' offseason. They did a lot for a team that seemed tapped out.

San Antonio can match up with this current GSW team. Leonard getting injured was crucial. If they bring in Chris Paul, there is a very good chance the current champions don't make the finals next year.

I think Markelle Fultz will be at least a good role player for the Celtics in his first year. Best case scenario he becomes an intriguing 6th man, giving even more depth to Boston. If they somehow manage to get a star player without surrendering him, Cleveland will have a very tough opponent. 

That's a great signing for Bournemouth. Sensing a Joshua King departure, perhaps?

CONMEBOL president said that although giving Chapecoense the Copa Sul-Americana title would be commendable, it still needs evalution from the CONMEBOL council. It is very likely that Chapecoense will be declared champions.

29 minutes ago, damshow said:

I know they're not trying, but the Warriors might accidentally win 73 again. 

It's amazing how many one-man shows are in the NBA right now. Westbrook in OKC, Harden in Houston, Davis in NO, Boogie in SAC. Talent's never been deeper in the league.

Kemba, the 4th quarter god in Charlotte too. We might upset a couple of people.

Worst day of the year. Woke up to the news, already cried once or twice. Everyone was rooting for them. Tragic.

YO

BRAZIL MAN

Liverpool is looking to sign 21-year-old croatian left-winger Marko Pjaca. Milan and Internazionale are also said to be interested.

Gent goalkeeper Matz Sels is having a medical at Newcastle today, ahead of a 4M move. This means Krul's leaving, but Sels is damn good.

Crystal Palace is edging closer to the signing of goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.

Excellent signing for Celtic, btw.

I'm not saying that Mané is going to be a bad player for Liverpool or that he is going to flop. It's pretty obvious that he has quality. But is he going to be a game-changer or does he have the upside? That's the big question. He will have good games, even excellent games, but Liverpool won't become a title-challenging/top 4 side with that kind of player.

Eddie Howe needs to take over England. Or any manager that actually knows how modern football works. Hogdson is your cute little version of Dunga.

2 hours ago, Gazz said:

Because we have loads of right wingers and no full backs.

-Townsend

So, 19-year-old Liverpool winger Sergi Canos is moving to Bristol City for two and half million pounds. WHY THE FUCK DIDN'T YOU SIGN HIM, BENITEZ

1 hour ago, Superintendent Chris2K said:

It must be annoying for Southampton fans to have their team raided twice in three years of both players and management, but they always seem to bounce back from it.

There are a bunch of solid players around that can perform for Southampton. Liverpool are just foolish enough to believe these players can lift them. Klopp has caught the virus already.

So, Nathan Redmond to Southampton is a DONE DEAL.

1 hour ago, Jasonmufc said:

If Sabonis is gonna be half what his daddy was in his prime, the Thunder got a perennial all-star.

Basically that's where everybody places his upside.

5 minutes ago, Jimmy said:

Ah, but you're not factoring in PREMIER LEAGUE EXPERIENCE!

Oh yeah, I forgot Sané was proven.

Is Sadio Mané going to be a game-changer for Liverpool in a way that Gotze or Lucas Moura could've been/can be or has the upside of an Ousmane Dembelé (just naming him, probably he wouldn't come)? I don't think so. Good option, but not exactly what the club is needing right now.

Spurs are pretty close to signing Roma striker Antonio Sanabria. He scored 11 goals in 29 games while on loan at Sporting Gijon. Best signing they could possibly make.

3 minutes ago, Benji said:

"Newcastle sign Steve McClaren on ten year unbreakable deal to be Super Manager."

Top lad. Proven, English talent.

I think Ireland can upset France if they play that kind of high pressure, intense game like they did against Italy. But since everyone in France is so good there is a chance they can expose themselves a little bit too much and get blown out.