New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka has finally shaken up his coaching staff after the team's latest defensive struggles. You could see Mike Kafka of the New York Giants during warmups of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen got the axe Monday morning. This came after the Giants lost to the Detroit Lions 34-27 in overtime, a game where the defence really struggled.

Detroit's Jared Goff threw for 279 yards, and Jahmyr Gibbs ran wild with 219 yards and two touchdowns as the Lions came back to win.

That game marked the fifth time this season that the Giants blew a lead of 10 points or more. And get this—it was the third time it happened in the fourth quarter!

Some people thought Bowen should've been fired sooner, but Kafka says he had a good reason for not firing the coordinator right after he took over as interim head coach.

Mike Kafka Explains the Shane Bowen Firing

Kafka spoke at a press conference Monday morning, explaining why he made the change when he did and why he thought it was needed.

These decisions aren't easy. Shane's a good guy, a good coach, but the results just weren't there, Kafka said. Charlie (Bullen) will step up and get the team going.

Kafka was then asked why he didn't fire Bowen after the previous week's loss to the Green Bay Packers. In that game, the defence also gave up the lead late.

Kafka responded, I wanted to watch the film, look at the past few weeks, and really examine the defence and the communication. I felt like now was the right time.

He added, When I first got the job, I didn't want to rush into anything. I wanted to take some time to evaluate and figure out the best course of action. I wanted to be careful in how I handled it, and I felt like today was the right moment.

It's clear Kafka didn't want to make quick decisions in his first shot as an NFL head coach. After the last two weeks, though, the writing was on the wall.

Who is the new defensive coordinator, Charlie Bullen?

With Bowen out, the Giants are promoting their outside linebackers coach, Charlie Bullen, to interim defensive coordinator.

Kafka expressed his full confidence in Bullen to turn the Giants' defence around.

The defensive staff will get behind Charlie and develop a great plan. I have a lot of faith in our staff to make it happen.”

Bullen brings 18 years of coaching experience to the table, with 12 of those in the NFL.

This was his second season as the outside linebackers coach in New York. This will be his first time calling defensive plays at the pro level.

Kafka said, We’re going to give Charlie the ability to make the changes he thinks are best for the defence, whether it’s personnel, scheme, communication, or play calls.” This information is from the team's website.

He adds, “He’ll work closely with the entire defensive unit to make sure it’s his vision. I’ll be there to support him and offer my input as well.”

The Los Angeles Lakers are rumoured to be interested in trading for Andrew Wiggins, a Miami Heat player with a championship ring. But is it the right call?

Currently, the Lakers are near the top of the Western Conference with a 12-4 record. They finally have their star players—LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves—playing together.

Even so, some people wonder if the team as it is can win four playoff rounds in a row. A major worry is their big man situation, especially after DeAndre Ayton's recent knee injury. Still, trade rumours are swirling, even for other positions.

Recently, Jake Fischer reported that the Lakers are thinking about trading for Wiggins, who used to play for the Miami Heat and won a title with the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers have been interested in Wiggins before, but lately, some have advised against it.

Erik Beaston wrote, Adding Wiggins to a lineup with Dončić, Reaves, James, and DeAndre Ayton sounds good, but the team shouldn't do it.

Even though the Lakers are a few games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, who lead the conference, the writer strongly advised Los Angeles to hold off, especially since James just got back on the court.

There are worries about the Lakers trading for Wiggins.

While Wiggins could give the Lakers another scorer and a decent defender, Beaston made a strong case against the trade.

He pointed out that with stars like James, Doncic, and Reaves already on the team, Wiggins would probably have a similar role but might not be as good as those three. Plus, bringing in a new player could mess up the team's strong chemistry that has built up since the offseason.

Beaston wrote, Team chemistry is too valuable for the Lakers to make big changes this season. James' return already affected the chemistry between Dončić and Reaves, who had become a strong offensive duo.

Besides, a trade for Wiggins would likely mean trading away some expiring contracts. The Lakers made many moves over the summer, and changing those plans to add someone who isn't even an All-Star could be a mistake.

The writer added, The last thing they need is to trade away expiring contracts (Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber, Jaxson Hayes) for Wiggins and risk messing up chemistry or momentum. It's better to stick with what they have and maybe trade one of those contracts to get a role player or two by the deadline, especially since the team will want more depth later in the season.

Maybe the Lakers are fine without Andrew Wiggins.

Wiggins is averaging 16.7 points and 4.9 rebounds with 48.1% shooting, but trading for him could undo everything Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick have done to build this team.

Reaves is in line for his first All-Star appearance and a big new contract.

As mentioned, adding Wiggins might not be an upgrade over Reaves, who has been playing great this season. After averaging 20 points per game last year, the 26-year-old is now averaging a career-high 27.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 7.3 assists with 48.4% shooting.

Reaves is not only on track for his first All-Star appearance but is also likely to sign a new max contract this offseason.

Greg Swartz wrote, Austin Reaves has improved a lot in his NBA career, and now he looks like a max contract player. Reaves has a $14.9 million player option for next season, but he's unlikely to pick it up. Instead, he can opt out and sign a five-year, $241 million contract with the Lakers or a four-year, $178.5 million deal with another team.

Bobby Marks of ESPN first reported that the Lakers could offer Reaves a huge, $241 million contract extension next summer. Even if his numbers drop a bit with James back, another team will probably offer him a maximum contract if the Lakers don't, given how well he's played.

Reaves is currently among the top players in scoring and assists and is shooting better than ever. Wiggins probably couldn't match those numbers, which is another reason why adding a player who would take the ball away from Reaves, James, or Doncic might not be a good idea.