Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey requested a trade, but the team denied her request. Mabrey’s agent criticized the team’s decision, while the Sun justified their choice by emphasizing Mabrey’s value to the team. The Sun have experienced significant roster turnover, losing all five starters from their last playoff game and hiring a new head coach. Despite the changes, the team is focused on building around Mabrey and maintaining a competitive roster for the future.
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NFL encouraged owners to cheat players out of guaranteed money
In March 2022, the NFL encouraged teams to avoid fully guaranteeing player contracts after the Cleveland Browns signed DeShaun Watson to a $230 million deal, leading to allegations of collusion among owners. An arbitrator ruled the NFLPA failed to prove collusion, despite evidence suggesting owners curtailed guaranteed contracts, complicating future negotiations between the NFL and its players. Need More Context? 🔎
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