Feeling No Love

You have to feel for Malcolm Lee, who played for the Minnesota Timeberwolves last season.

Before the NBA draft on Thursday, he was still a member of the T'wolves.

But in a matter of minutes, he was traded away by two teams, the T'wolves and the Golden State Warriors respectively, and is now a member of the Phoenix Suns.

Now being traded away is nothing unusual for NBA players. But for that second trade between the Warriors and the Suns, it was nothing BUT unusual.

"The Warriors send the No. 29 pick and guard Malcolm Lee to the Suns in exchange for the No. 30 pick", as reported by ESPN.

Usually we see teams throwing players in a deal trying to move up in the draft. In this trade, however, the Warriors threw Lee in the deal in order to MOVE DOWN the draft, which clearly shows how high, or low, he was rated by the Warriors as a player.

Warriors: "Suns, I like your Lada. Can I have it?"

Suns: "Sure. I love your Koenigsegg too. You'll give me your Koenigsegg AND Malcolm Lee, and I'll give you my Lada. Okay?

Warriors: "Sounds good. Let's do it." 

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If Lee is able to secure a spot on the Suns' roster, mark the date of the games between the Suns and the Warriors, rivals in the Pacific Division next season.

Devil’s Pact

I don't remember who said it. But he said it really well.

The New England Patriots must have made a pact with the Devil. In return, they will enjoy the service of one of the best tight end combo ever in the NFL, in Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, for a period of three years at most.

And sure enough, Gronk and Hernandez, both drafted by the Patriots in 2010, have revolutionised tight end play and caused nightmares to the opposing defenses.

Fast forward to 2013:

Gronk is now recovering from his latest surgery on his back, after enduring dozens of operations on his troublesome left arm. His return date is uncertain.

But his plight pales in comparison with what Hernandez is going through now. Hernandez has been released by the Patriots following his arrest in relation to the murder of an associate. His football playing days, many would say, are now over at the ripe old age of 23.

Last season, they had two of the best tight ends in the NFL. Now they have none.

But at least they now have Tim Tebow ...