Tag: offseason

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Hulk too Expensive for Chelsea

    By now, Hulk should have been in London playing for Chelsea, but Porto just want move or budge from their release clause, wanting an astronomical €70 million for the Brazilian striker, which, understandably, as put off all potential suitors at the moment.

  • 2012 NBA Free Agency – Ray Allen to the Miami Heat & Other Rumors

    Rivalries don’t mean that much in the NBA, chances for titles and chasing the ring do. Ray Allen, after five season with the Boston Celtics, is signing with the Miami Heat in hopes to add another championship to the one he already won with the Celtics and joining another superstar loaded team, this time as support cast.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Arsenal Hopes & Problems

    It’s not just Robin van Persie that doesn’t want to renew his contract, hoping he’ll find himself playing for a better team in the very near future. Theo Walcott seems ready to follow his teammate as the next star to leave Arsenal, who are already looking for suitable substitutes up front, heading into the 2012-2013 season.

  • 2012 NBA Free Agency – Houston Rockets Going for Jeremy Lin & Trading Kyle Lowry

    Point guard roulette should be the title of the 2012 NBA Free Agency period so far, as Jeremy Lin is the latest big name to probably make a switch of teams, getting the offer he wanted from the Houston Rockets, which will be very hard for the New York Knicks to match due to the salary cap restrictions.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Arsenal After Hugo Lloris

    This summer is a completely different one for Arsenal. While Robin van Persie announced he won’t be a gunner for much longer, the club is trying to show the fans (and possibly him) that they are deeply involved in the transfer market this time, with Hugo Lloris of Lyon, one of the best goalkeepers in the world, lined up for acquisition.

  • Steve Nash’s Statement Leaving the Phoenix Suns to the Los Angeles Lakers

    Don’t think it was an easy decision for Steve Nash to leave the Phoenix Suns. It’s all speculative, but I don’t think Nash is the kind of guy who simply puts 8 years of being in a place and connecting to fans and citizens behind him easily. But like it or not, Steve Nash will be a Los Angeles Lakers player next season.

  • 2012 NBA Free Agency – Los Angeles Lakers Get Steve Nash & Other Rumors

    The Los Angeles Lakers wanted a point guard of this caliber for a long time, and they got Steve Nash, still one of the best in the NBA via a sign-and-trade deal with the Phoenix Suns, who will get four draft picks (two first round, two second round) over 2013-2015, while the Suns wasted no time by trying to find a replacement for Nash and an upgrade for the team.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Robin van Persie and Arsenal No More

    It wasn’t the best of summers for Robin van Persie, losing all the matches with the Netherlands in Euro 2012. But knowing he’s got a vast selections of big clubs to chase him from the moment he left the tournament. Where, we don’t know. But we do know he doesn’t want to be an Arsenal player much longer.

  • 2012 NBA Free Agency – Deron Williams & Other Rumors

    One of the biggest questions in this summer’s free agency period has been answered. Deron Williams decided to remain with the Brooklyn Nets instead of playing for the Dallas Mavericks, feeling that the team is doing enough (Joe Johnson trade) (and offering enough) to convince him to stay.

  • Transfer Rumors 2012 – Juventus Interested in Mario Balotelli?

    Playing in the Euro with your national team can change perspective and future wishes. Mario Balotelli wasn’t 100% settled at Manchester City as it was when the season was over, so there’s no wonder Andrea Pirlo, using media manipulation, is trying to convince his national team partner to join in Turin and play for the Serie A champions, Juventus.