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The disastrous display in the return leg of the Coppa Italia Derby might spell the end of the time of a few underwhelming deputies at Inter, especially Mehdi Taremi and Kristjan Asllani, who have rarely been positive contributors this campaign, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays (via Fantacalcio).
The Nerazzurri thought to have added a third top-notch striker landing the Iranian marksman on a free transfer from Porto. He has proven to be vastly inferior than Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. He has scored just three goals, two of which were penalty kicks. The partial justification is that he has been nursing a sports hernia for most of 2025.
Inter will seek to offload both Taremi and Asllani in the summer. The former is under contract for two more seasons with a €3M annual salary. He could still have suitors in Europe or, more likely, in the Middle East.
Instead, the Nerazzurri invested €14M to acquire the midfielder from Empoli three years ago. They considered him a potential top player, but he has struggled to fill Hakan Calhanoglu’s shoes when called upon. More worringly, he has hasn’t progressed much since joining.
Our Take on Inter, Taremi, and Asllani
Even the mighty Giuseppe Marotta can’t win them all on the transfer market. Both signings were more than defensible given what they had accomplished at Porto and Empoli. At least they didn’t waste too much money. There’s no common thread between the two flops as they are at polar ends of the age spectrum. Should they indeed depart, perhaps the management will go for players in their prime to restore and improve their bench.
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Kelsey Plum takes shot at Caitlin Clark after WNBA All-Star Game
On Saturday night, Kelsey Plum was part of Team Collier's 151-131 win over Team Clark in the WNBA All-Star Game, scoring 16 points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out three assists. Following the game, the Los Angeles Sparks star was asked about WNBA All-Stars wearing shirts before the game that read, "Pay Us What You Owe Us." Specifically, Plum was asked about how that idea came together. "The T-shirt — just a united front," she said. "That was determined this morning, that we had a meeting for. Not to tattletale, but zero members of Team Clark were very present for that." Plum said it with a chuckle. However, she was sitting next to New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu, who rolled her eyes and said, "Didn't really need to be mentioned" before laughing. It was awkward, especially because Caitlin Clark, as well as all of the members of Team Clark, wore the shirts. If Clark didn't wear the shirt, you could understand some backlash. But she did. It should also be noted that Team Collier featured the president of the WNBA Players Association, Nneka Ogwumike, as well as the first vice president, Plum, and two vice presidents, Napheesa Collier and Brenna Stewart. It makes sense if they took on greater leadership roles in a statement like this against the league. Whether Plum likes it or not, the reason the WNBA has any sort of leverage heading into these negotiations with the league is Clark. She would do well to remember that the next time she wants to take an unnecessary shot at Clark, who is responsible for the greatest surge in fan attention the WNBA has ever seen.
NBA World Reacts To Los Angeles Lakers Releasing 4-Year Player
Jordan Goodwin spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He had averages of 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 43.8% from the field and 38.2% from the three-point range in 29 games. This week, the Lakers waived the 26-year-old. Via ESPN's Shams Charania (on July 20): "The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin emerged as a key rotation piece for JJ Redick late last season, playing 29 games and four playoff contests. Goodwin and Shake Milton were released to clear space for arrival of Marcus Smart." Many people reacted to the news on social media. @LakersLead: "Nooooo" @Fullcourtpass: "Looks like no trade coming for the Lakers" Jake Weinbach: "Lakers valued Goodwin but cutting him seemed to be the easiest pathway toward clearing space for Smart. Another contending team in need of backcourt depth should pick him up." @SportsMatt12: "The Lakers were the 3 seed in the West last season. They lost DFS, Markieff Morris, Jordan Goodwin, and Shake Milton. They added Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, Marcus Smart and Adou Thiero. I think that’s easily a trade I make. The Lakers got better." Tony Jones: "Jordan Goodwin is going to have a big market" @Chase_OnX: "Hate to see Goody go but we need Smart. We need his defense. Show goes on." @HoodieNaz_: "he needs to be picked up he’s too good to not have a job" Goodwin has also spent time with the Grizzlies, Suns and Wizards over four seasons.
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