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CHRIS PAUL IS RETIRING AFTER THE 2025-26 NBA SEASON CONFIRMED NEWS

NBA legend Chris Paul announces his retirement after a historic 21-season career. The 12-time All-Star ranks 2nd all-time in assists and steals, closing his career with the Golden State Warriors.

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Chris Paul, a guard who has been selected as an All-Star twelve times, announced on Saturday that this will be his last season in the NBA.

While visiting his home state of North Carolina for a game against the Hornets with the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul shared a concise message on X, along with a 75-second video showcasing highlights from his career, starting from the moment he was chosen fourth overall in the 2005 NBA Draft.

"Back in NC!!! What a ride…," he wrote. "There’s still so much left. . . GRATEFUL for this last one!!

At 40 years old, Paul is now in his 21st season in the NBA. He stands second in league history for assists, amassing 12,532, and is also second in steals with 2,727, ranking just behind Hall of Famer John Stockton in both statistics. Only 15 players have participated in more games than Paul, who has appeared in 1,364 contests.

Having started his career with New Orleans, Paul earned the Rookie of the Year accolade in 2006. He has been a four-time selection to the All-NBA first team, a five-time leader in assists, a six-time steals leader, and a member of seven all-defensive first teams and was named the MVP of the All-Star Game in 2013. Additionally, he was honoured in 2021 as part of the NBA's 75th anniversary team and secured Olympic gold medals with Team USA in Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012.

Paul spent six seasons with New Orleans before being traded to the Clippers in 2011. He later had stints with the Houston Rockets from 2017 to 2019, the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2019-20 season, and the Phoenix Suns from 2020 to 2023 and is currently with the Golden State Warriors for the 2023-24 season.

Last year, he experienced a revival while with the San Antonio Spurs, where he took on a mentoring role for a young team, managing to play all 82 games for the first time since the 2014-15 season, averaging 8.8 points and 7.4 assists over 28 minutes per game.

In July, he returned to the Clippers but has taken on a more limited role, participating in just 10 games and averaging 2.5 points alongside 3.3 assists per game.

Throughout his career, Paul has maintained averages of 16.9 points, 9.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.0 steals.

YANKEES MAKE SECOND OFFER TO CODY BELLINGER! WILL HE SIGN OR WALK?

The Yankees have made a second offer to Cody Bellinger. Plus, the latest on Edward Cabrera trade talks and Hal Steinbrenner's 2026 payroll.

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Cody Bellinger is the Only Bat That Can Save the Yankees

The Yankees might have something unexpected up their sleeve.

Lately, they’ve been chasing Cody Bellinger, and it’s no secret he’s got plenty of teams after him. If he signs somewhere else, that’s a real gut punch for the Yankees this offseason.

Yankees insider Bryan Hoch from MLB.com thinks if Bellinger walks, the team won’t just sit around—they’ll look to make a big trade. Hoch said the Yankees have been pretty vocal about wanting Bellinger back, but the market’s crowded, and even the Mets across town want him. With owner Hal Steinbrenner talking about trimming the payroll, you have to wonder if the Yankees will actually put up the highest bid for Bellinger, no matter how good a fit he seems. Sure, they’ve got Jasson Domínguez and Spencer Jones in-house, but don’t be surprised if they swing for a big trade if Bellinger slips away.

Nobody really knows who that trade might be for, but it’d have to be a big bat to fill Bellinger’s shoes. Last season, in what could end up being his only year in the Bronx, Bellinger hit. 272 with 29 homers and 98 RBIs. Not easy numbers to replace.

Right now, the Yankees are laser-focused on bringing Bellinger back. According to Joel Sherman at The New York Post, they’ve already made a second offer to him. Sherman wrote that the Yankees’ sleepy offseason might finally be waking up—he and Jon Heyman both heard New York talking to the Marlins about pitcher Edward Cabrera, confirming a report from The Athletic. Sherman also learned about the second offer to Bellinger, and he thinks these two things are probably connected. If Bellinger comes back to play left field, with Trent Grisham in centre and Aaron Judge in right, moving either Domínguez or Jones in a trade suddenly makes a lot more sense.

We don’t know the exact terms of New York’s offer, but it’s obvious they want Bellinger back, and if they get him, it might mean Domínguez or Jones is on the move.

The Yankees haven’t made much noise this winter, hinting at a smaller payroll. Still, insiders Ken Rosenthal and Chris Kirschner from The Athletic say the Yankees are talking to the Marlins about a trade for Edward Cabrera. He’s 27, under team control through 2028, and is set to make $3.7 million in arbitration this year. As of Sunday morning, though, nothing’s close yet.

Cabrera would give the Yankees’ rotation a real boost, but for now, it’s just talk.

BREAKING: PETE CARROLL FIRED! RAIDERS SECURE NO. 1 PICK AND SEEK NEW LEADER

Pete Carroll is out in Vegas after a 3-14 season. Tom Brady and John Spytek hunt for a new coach with the 2026 No. 1 pick in hand.

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Raiders Axe Pete Carroll After 3-14 Season

The Las Vegas Raiders made a big move in January 2025, bringing in Pete Carroll on a three-year deal with an option for a fourth. He was about to turn 74, but the team was desperate for some stability after churning through four head or interim coaches since 2021. They were drawn to Carroll’s track record with the Seahawks—237 wins, a Super Bowl in 2013, and a reputation for leadership and culture-building. The hope was he’d reset the vibe and steady the ship as a sort of bridge coach.

Things didn’t go as planned. The Raiders limped to a 3-14 finish, grabbed the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and the wheels just kept coming off. Veterans wanted out. Young players barely saw the field. There were fights over how to handle injuries. Carroll brought in some of his old Seahawks guys, but they looked past their prime. Two coordinators got fired along the way. It was a mess.

Mark Davis made it official that X: Pete Carroll was out after just one disappointing season. Now, general manager John Spytek and minority owner Tom Brady are running the coaching search. Their top priority? Find someone who gets leadership and culture and can actually steer the team toward the long-term vision.

Word is, Tom Brady already has a favourite. Mike Florio at Pro Football Talk says Brady wants Brian Flores as head coach and Brian Daboll as offensive coordinator. Both guys have New England ties and a reputation for building a winning culture—the whole “Patriot Way” thing. Flores ran the Dolphins from 2019 to 2021, got let go in 2022, and has been the Vikings’ defensive coordinator since 2023. He’s also in the middle of a lawsuit against the NFL and several teams over discrimination and hiring practices. Daboll led the Giants from 2022 until halfway through 2025. If Brady gets his way, those two could be calling the shots in Vegas soon.

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