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Charlie Villanueva: Sam Mitchell claimed Raptors would only trade me if Michael Jordan made a comeback

Photo: Scotiabank Arena/X Charlie Villanueva learned the business of the NBA early in his career, getting traded almost immediately after hearing from former Toronto Raptors head coach Sam Mitchell that he would be fine despite being mentioned in trade rumors (Villanueva was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks for TJ Ford on June 30th, 2006 following…

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Commanders trade QB Sam Howell to Seahawks

Commanders trade QB Sam Howell to Seahawks

In a move that seemed likely after they signed a veteran quarterback in free agency, the Washington Commanders traded quarterback Sam Howell and a pair of picks to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday for two higher selections in next month’s draft. Washington sent a fourth-round pick (No. 102) and a sixth-round pick (No. 179) to…

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Oilers’ Sam Gagner Among Many Names on NHL Waivers

Oilers’ Sam Gagner Among Many Names on NHL Waivers

Several players hit the NHL waiver wire on Tuesday, with some notable names on the list. Calgary and Washington made claims, while the Los Angeles Kings, Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, and Vancouver Canucks made players available. Among those being moved out and placed on NHL waivers was Edmonton Oilers veteran forward Sam Gagner….

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