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June 22, 2023: Boston swaps! C's acquire one star, trade another

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On a chaos-filled NBA Draft Eve, the Celtics swung big in trade for Kristaps Porzingis while shipping fan favorite Marcus Smart to Memphis. - Mark


	Rumored three-team trade would solve Celtics' biggest problem

	...after different trade between Celtics, Wizards, Clippers fell apart
	Marcus Smart is surprise inclusion in Celtics' trade for Kristaps Porzingis
	Blockbuster three-team trade reportedly fell apart for one reason
	Clippers 'giving real consideration' to trading one star player?
	Trade-rumor magnet might actually stay with Suns?

The Top 10


10	Khris Middleton declines $40.4M player option

	Report reveals 76ers' stance on re-signing James Harden
	76ers center to decline option
	Nuggets continue stockpiling picks for middle of draft
	Report reveals return Bulls would want in Zach LaVine trade
	Three NBA teams with brightest futures


9	Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill not charged in boat incident

	Four-time Super Bowl-winning LB being sued for tax evasion
	Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney takes a shot at Giants in viral video
	Dez Bryant has interesting comments about Bears WR Chase Claypool
	Father of Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase wanted different team to draft him
	NFL insider claims reports pertaining to Bills WR Stefon Diggs are 'wrong'


8	Has one 49ers QB's value completely disappeared?

	49ers unsure Brock Purdy will be ready for Week 1?
	How a rookie is gaining the lead in Texans' QB competition
	Commanders QBs discuss competition
	Ravens four-time Pro Bowler to miss start of training camp
	Adam Thielen reveals how Bryce Young surprised Panthers

“I don't let this ... get into my head because I got such high expectations for myself that I'm immune to all this stuff. So I really don't care." - Victor Wembanyama


7	Generational prospect doesn't care about draft hype

	Victor Wembanyama realized his NBA potential as a preteen
	...but he will need time to shine
	Wembanyama's French teammate is drawing top-10 consideration
	Two prospects see big draft odd shifts
	The top five most memorable NBA Draft moments of all time


6	Cowboys gaining steam toward reunion with former Pro Bowler

	Reporter names current favorite for Cowboys RB2 slot
	Cowboys set to move second-year LB into starting role
	Veteran linebacker announces retirement after nine NFL seasons
	Vikings not in rush to extend star WR?
	Giants resume talks with star RB amid contentious contract dispute


5	Why 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame class is truly unique

	Big names lead class of 2023
	...but is it also 'Class of the Forgotten'?
	Canucks in 'no rush' to extend young star
	Stars reportedly unlikely to retain both trade-deadline acquisitions
	Panthers GM expects young netminder to be back by fall


4	Wimbledon to debut artificial intelligence at commentator

	Venus Williams set for 24th Wimbledon
	...after earning first top-50 win in years
	Former World No. 2 confirms plan to retire after Wimbledon
	Donna Vekic upends No. 2 Elena Rybakina
	Former U.S. Open champ says WTA Tour not a trusting, safe space

"If we don't make the playoffs and we're healthy the second half of the year ... then I'm going to be asking some tough questions." - Hal Steinbrenner


3	Yankees owner reveals if jobs are in jeopardy this summer

	Derek Jeter addresses Yankees' record, World Series drought
	Scouts share concerns about Yankees' Anthony Volpe
	Yankees' Brian Cashman discusses possible Volpe demotion
	Yankees manager shares encouraging Aaron Judge update
	Yankees pitcher takes big rehab step


2	Angels infield Swiss Army Knife likely out for season

	Twins manager reveals why Byron Buxton has been used as DH
	Reds send former second-round pick to Triple-A amid flurry of roster moves
	Guardians DFA veteran lefty
	Beat writer contradicts Angels GM's comments about Shohei Ohtani trade buzz
	Cubs will start two of MLB's best pitchers for London tilt vs. Cardinals


1	AFC East one-hit wonders

	AFC West one-hit wonders
	AFC North one-hit wonders
	AFC South one-hit wonders
	Josh Allen gushes over Aaron Rodgers, confirms FaceTime talks
	NFL analyst reveals only QB who can 'take the throne from Patrick Mahomes'

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