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Three potential trade destinations for Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr.
While the Washington Commanders may have found their franchise quarterback in Jayden Daniels, the franchise has signaled a lack of confidence in the current state of its other skill positions. Terry McLaurin's future with the franchise has been hanging in the balance for weeks as the Pro Bowler attempts to cash in on a career-best season. However, unlike McLaurin, who has a chance of returning to Washington on a new contract, Brian Robinson Jr.'s tenure with the Commanders appears to be coming to an end just weeks before the 2025 NFL season kicks off. Washington is reportedly shopping Robinson Jr. despite lacking reliable depth behind him. Austin Ekeler isn't the talent he used to be, so unless the team has big plans for seventh-round pick Jacory Croskey Merritt, the Commanders could be looking to upgrade their running back corps in a corresponding move. Robinson Jr. was never a top-tier back during his time in Washington, but the 2022 third-rounder has proven to be a reliable runner during his young career. He may not be the most exciting option, but after an eight-touchdown campaign, Robinson Jr. should have his fair share of potential suitors in the trade market. Here are three of them. Dallas Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys' running back depth is so thin that Robinson Jr. would easily be the most talented member of their backfield. As long as CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott are in town, Dallas will be a pass-first team. But that doesn't mean that the franchise should settle for arguably the NFL's worst backfield. Javonte Williams has continued to disappoint, despite being given every chance with the Denver Broncos. Meanwhile, Miles Sanders has failed to produce even in a backup role in recent years. The Cowboys could be hoping for fifth-round back Jaydon Blue to make an early impact, but that's a dangerously optimistic desire for a team with playoff aspirations. As things currently stand, no organization needs Robinson Jr.'s services more than Dallas. San Francisco 49ers Yes, the San Francisco 49ers boast one of football's most dominant backs in Christian McCaffrey. But the three-time Pro Bowler proved once again last season that his health can't be trusted. With Jordan Mason now with the Minnesota Vikings, the Niners will heavily rely on Isaac Guerendo should their star go down again. Guerendo performed admirably as a third-stringer in 2024, but even he couldn't avoid the injury bug that ravaged San Francisco's backfield last season. The 49ers have more talent than most teams do at running back, but the top of their depth chart carries concerning injury risk. If San Francisco does decide to make a play for Robinson Jr., who has played at least 12 games in each of his three seasons, the franchise would be adding notable durability to its backfield. Miami Dolphins The Miami Dolphins also possess a promising running back in De'Von Achane, but after news that the 23-year-old could be out for weeks, the team would be wise to add reinforcements. The Dolphins currently don't have reliable production behind Achane. The franchise would be forced to rely on several unproven talents should he miss any regular-season action. Robinson Jr. would certainly shore up Miami's depth concerns. But he'd also serve as a valuable change-of-pace back as a power runner next to Achane, who has thrived as a pass-catcher.
Indiana Fever Star Had Words After Sophie Cunningham's Injury on Sunday
The Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun 99-93 in overtime on Sunday, but Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham left the game with a right knee injury and did not return. Already playing without point guards Caitlin Clark, Aari McDonald and Sydney Colson, the blow to Cunningham continued a brutal trend of injuries in the Indiana backcourt during the 2025 WNBA season. All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell took over for the Fever, tying her career high with 38 points — including 34 after halftime and 10 in overtime. Mitchell's heroics helped erase a 21-point deficit, the largest comeback win in franchise history. After the game, Mitchell opened up about the feeling of seeing Cunningham go down. She said it was like "deja vu," but it also served as motivation for the Fever star. Indiana Fever Playing for Each Other Amid Injuries "Seeing Soph go down, it fuels you if you care about your team and you care about the people in your locker room," Mitchell said. "I can’t even explain it to y’all," added the eighth-year WNBA veteran, full of emotion. "You just really got to care about the people that you play with. It just fuels who we are as people, and y’all get to see it as a team for us.” Cunningham is averaging 8.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 made three-pointers per game this season. Her attitude aligns with Mitchell's words, too. Cunningham has been open about the responsibility she felt to stand up for Clark when the Fever and Sun met earlier in the season. Head coach Stephanie White also spoke about the team's resiliency after losing another player to injury. "They got something inside of them that you just can't teach," White said. "They bring it out of each other. It allows us to go through these incredibly tough times we're going through." Sophie Cunningham Injury Update White was not able to provide an update on Cunningham's status in the aftermath of the emotional overtime win on Sunday. She is expected to have an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury, which occurred when Connecticut guard Bria Hartley fell and made contact with her standing right leg.
TSN Analyst Shoots Down Bold Canadiens-Ducks Trade Idea
Speculation swirled this week about a possible blockbuster trade between the Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks, but TSN/Forbes legal analyst Eric Macramalla was quick to pour cold water on the idea. The proposed deal centered around swapping top prospects: Montreal defenseman David Reinbacher and Anaheim forward Mason McTavish. On the surface, the trade has appeal. Reinbacher, a right-shot blueliner with legitimate top-pairing potential, would give the Ducks the kind of defensive cornerstone they’ve been searching for. Meanwhile, McTavish could provide the Canadiens with a much-needed second-line center behind Nick Suzuki, filling a hole that’s lingered for several seasons. But as Macramalla pointed out, the trade simply doesn’t add up for Montreal. Moving Reinbacher would leave the Canadiens dangerously thin on the right side of their defense, an area that already lacks long-term depth. While McTavish would be a strong addition, sacrificing a potential top-pairing defenseman is a price too steep for GM Kent Hughes to consider at this stage of the rebuild. Ultimately, while the concept may generate fan debate, Macramalla stressed that the Canadiens aren’t in a position to weaken their blue line just to address their center depth. For now, the deal “won’t work.” Fan Feedback: A Split Reaction Canadiens fans were quick to weigh in on the trade chatter, with opinions ranging from firm rejection to cautious interest. Some backed Macramalla’s stance, with one fan suggesting Montreal could use “other assets the Ducks would like” and another noting the Habs’ young defense core “will be a strength of the team for the next decade.” The Curfew Boys Podcast called it “1 step forward, 2 steps back.” Others saw more merit. One account argued he’d, “Do it one for one,” calling McTavish “more established at this point.” Another echoed that sentiment: “McT is a proven player, make the trade!!” Skeptics highlighted Reinbacher’s lack of NHL experience, and others questioned his durability. Meanwhile, Gord of Thunder took a playful shot at the concept, invoking The Princess Bride: “You never trade a defenseman with top pairing ability for a second line player — it’s inconceivable.” Even creative alternatives emerged, with one fan proposing a three-way deal involving Calgary. The verdict? While many fans respect McTavish’s value, most agree that giving up Reinbacher would leave the Canadiens with a hole too big to fill.
Celtics new starting center shows glimpse of what's to come
Earlier this summer, the Boston Celtics parted with the entirety of their center rotation for the 2024-25 season. They traded away Kristaps Porzingis and allowed Luke Kornet to leave via free agency, and while Al Horford is yet to sign with a new team, he isn't expected to return to Boston. With three bigs leaving in the same summer, Neemias Queta appears to have jumped from being the fourth-string big last season into the starting center role for the 2025-26 NBA season. And as the franchise is in a retooling year, it will likely try to develop the 7-foot rim-runner. Fortunately for Celtics fans, they're going to get a solid look at how Queta deals with starter-level minutes against high-level opponents in the coming weeks. The 26-year-old big man is with the Portuguese national team, where he will likely anchor the middle of the floor throughout the FIBA EuroBasket tournament. On Friday, Queta suited up against Iceland as part of Portugal's warmup schedule. He earned 14 minutes of playing time and quickly filled the box score, ending the contest with 12 points, six rebounds, one assist and one block. Queta has shown flashes of his upside since joining the Celtics. He played in 62 games last season despite being fourth on the depth chart. He's already proven that he's capable of making an impact against NBA-level opposition. However, there's a difference between earning some spot starts or making a splash against second units and to being a full-time starter. Queta will undoubtedly find himself working through a new learning experience, especially deep into the season, when games start to come at you fast. Fortunately for Queta and Celtics fans, the EuroBasket tournament will serve as a reliable proving ground. He will face some of the best bigs in the world this summer and could quickly squash any concerns Boston's fanbase may have. And with that in mind, Celtics fans will likely hope that Queta's performance against Iceland was a sign of things to come.
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