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Lead: Brand makes for the loss of Guvin, inability to win Germany’s victory

Scheduled Tribes. Gallon, Switzerland – Playing one day later Spain And a day ago EnglandThe other two big favorite of this tournament, Germany Won 2–0 In Group C, but made things difficult against itself Poland On Friday, with thousands of fans behind them.

The first half head coach was a nightmare for Christian Wuke. He lost his captain, leader and key back Giulia gin Who looked like a bad injury and looked in tears just after 40 minutes, and saw his team lack of efficiency in front of the goal. For all the attacker Shakti near Germany, they could not do it against a solid and compact polish defense built around Paris St.-Jammen Palina Dudek And highly promising Emilia SizimzakOnly 19 years old. between Clara Buhal, Lee Shular, Jool brand, Sojke Nusen And Linda dalmanThe eight-time European champion had a lot of opportunities and the brake had a total expected goal of 1.2.

His disability lasted only for 45 minutes, however, and he found behind the net with the target of the tournament. Brand, at a distance of 18 yards, left leg curler, top corner. A player is Wolfsburg Right Winger, only 22.

The waste of the target, exposed by a yard by a yard by a yard by the incredible Mrs. of Naskan, which is away from an empty goal on an ideal cross by Buhal, and the bayern munich’s fee will be worrisome for Wück (1.2 xg joint), Wück. His team was scoring for fun before the start of the tournament (38 goals in 10 games), and on Friday they should have at least four more. Scholer eventually scored his 53rd goal for Germany in the 76 cap, which before coming with 20 minutes to leave.

For Poland, playing in his first game in a major tournament, he could be very proud of himself. They had two good opportunities Eva PajorBushed by Gin in a first half and saved by one N-Katrin Berger 10 minutes to go, and with a couple of decent reversal. But Germany was just very good, even without their normal clinical finishing. They have three days to work on it before working Denmark On Tuesday. – Julian Laurence

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Euro looks around 2025 and feels

Sweden’s victory begins a promising signal

Geneva, Switzerland – When it comes to potential winners, you will probably not find Sweden at the top of the prediction lists of many pundits. But Peter Gerhardson’s side can only be of outsiders in this summer tournament, the Scandinavian rivals shut down their campaign to start a win with 1–0 win over Denmark.

It was far from Sweden’s most dynamic performance. She had a lack of clinical edge shown in the 6–1 route of the same opponents in the UEFA Women’s Nations League last month, but finally, she got work for the end of Philip Angeldhal in the second half.

It was a difficult fight with a team that is packed with both quality and experience. The line is led by Arsenal’s Champions League Hero Steina BlackStensius, while rescue is martial by Nathli Byorn of Chelsea and Linda Semberant in Bayern Munich.

Sweden also has a lot of European lineage, who won the inaugural European Championship in 1984 and made it to the semi -finals of the competition in 2022. In addition, the additional emotional edge can make Sweden to see this heat after the tournament is down to step down with prolonged manager of manager Gerhardson. , Bath lindop

England stars are eyeing Mallorka Villa

England There are many domestic comfort based on its base at the picturesque dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich in Squad. He has special branded “Lions T”, while in his downtime players are capturing themselves by playing “Monopoli Deal” and other card games by playing “away from home” Lih Williamson Keep it.

Every night, a group comes together to see “Love Island”. It has always been a popular show for the squad when they are away from home in competitions, but this year they are keeping a close watch on the progress of competitive Georgio. This is because he is the brother of the striker Alesia Russo“It is discussed around the table at breakfast,” Williamson said.

Russo first said about his brother’s participation: “I know that this is an experience that you often do not meet in your life, so we are all looking as a team, which is good. Tom Hamilton

French fan out in force

France and Switzerland sharing a border means more Blaze Fans participating in these euros compared to before. For the group’s phase, the French Federation has registered 2,300 tickets sold for fans traveling so far. France For England’s game in Zurich on Saturday, 690 will see against his team Wales There will be 2,080 in basal for conflict with 2,080 on Wednesday and 2,080 Netherlands On 13 July.

These numbers will already be linked to supporters of a strong French community living in Switzerland, who are 170,000-fights as well as others from other neighboring countries. Germany Or Italy, Laurence

DJ Patri Gates Spain Party started

Spain Midfielder Patri Gujiro To win 5-0 win on Thursday, conforming to Prematch Playlist Portugal Teenager to make sure Vicky lopez Was feeling comfortable. Barcelona18 -year -old Lopez was thrown into the side Atana bonmettiWhich is recovering from viral meningitis, and Guijaro ensured that his club team partner is ready for the occasion in Burn. To remove Lopez, he exploded “Tacta (Remix)”, one of his favorite songs.

It had the desired effect. According to Lopez played Alexia Putles“Like someone who has been with the national team for 10 years.” Even she found the net, the female became Spain’s youngest scorer in the euro. Guijaro may have found a new permanent addition to the playlist. , Sam marsden

pitch perfect?

The quality of the pitches in these euros has been a concern after the heat wave which has been washed away throughout Europe this week. So far, grass has been good in the first games of the tournament. But despite the continuous heavy water hosting all eight stadiums, the organizing committee and UEFA are closely monitoring the situation.

The two stadiums that are likely to worry at least are stades in the genway and Basel Saint Zakb-Park. In fact, they are equipped with only spacious fans that are able to empty residual humidity – the remaining moisture in a material after drying. This will ensure that the grass is placed on top quality in these stadiums. , Laurence

Star Player of the Day

Jule brand, Germany

Germany was struggling to break a Tanmay Poland side in St. Gallon, he needed something special to bounce his tournament in life. Put forward the joule brand, which put an eight -time European champion ahead with amazing attempts from a distance of seven minutes in the second half.

Wolfsburg further helped to win by winning Lee Shuller with a delicious cross, which was converted into the back of King Szemic in the goal of Poland. In one night when Germany was not in its best form and he was hurt by Captain Giulia Gin, it was the brand that created a difference.

The brand is a player who is becoming increasingly important for his national team, and only at the age of 22, he can still be better. – Lindop

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Match preview, obstacles for Saturday

Wales vs Netherlands

Through ESPN condition, Wales (+1000), draw (+550), Netherlands (-550)

Wales, the debutants of the tournament, launched their Group D tough campaign against the 2017 European champion Netherlands, with a very low relief in a group with holders England and top ranked France. It is a rigorous introduction to tournament football for the lowest ranked side in Switzerland. They reach the winners in their last six matches, although two draws Sweden The Nations League suggested that they cannot be written yet.

Unknown properties of Wales can be a property, making them less estimated with limited experiences against their group-phase rivals. However, Oranje has a perfect genealogy and brings a proficiency that lacks Wales. Given the Gulf in quality, depth and preparation, the Netherlands are clear favorite, although Wells will expect to be upset. , Emily kegh

France vs England

Auds (via ESPN condition): France (+210), draw (+225), England (+135)

It is a bit upset for the England vs France match in this initial phase in the tournament, but it promises to be one of the best sports of group stage. England made Zurich as the defending champion and fully with a fully fit squad. Sarina Viegman may have given a hint in her starting team to its beginning. Jamaica In the last weekend in his 7-0 win, but it can still change how can it be ready Lauren JamesIn April, he played only 30 or so many minutes since his hamstring was injured.

The French build-up dominated the remarkable absence Wendy Renard From the final squad, and they are waiting on the fitness of the new Captain Grid MBC. This may be an inexperienced partnership at the center of defense of France, but his attacking talent will cause England to cause all kinds of troubles. , Haemilton

Germany Ahead Jool brand Scored a goal and made another as his side won 2–0 over the tournament debutants Poland On Friday, in St. Gallon, in the female euro, her group C opener, but during the captain, Germans got a shock Giulia gin The injured left the ground.

Gin, who has already faced injuries of two anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his career, was helped in tears in tears in the 40th minute after rotating his knees to deal with the final trench to stop the Captain of Poland to stop the captain of Poland in tears. Eva Pajor From scoring.

After an enthusiastic Poland dominated the first half in the first half, the Germans finally made a seven-minute success when the brand cut inside before a growing firing, the shot shot in the top-left corner of the Polish goal in the back of the desperation dive King szemic,

Both Sjoeke Nuesken and Klara Buehl should have scored with the header, before Lee Shueller finally got the second in the 66th minute, expert to steal a slever to exploit a sleeper of space in the offside line of Poland and score with the brand’s cross from the brand’s cross.

The vibrant Pajor represented the best opportunity to score Poland at night and had many good opportunities, but the N-Catreen Berger pulled a string of fine savings in the German goal to retain his clean sheet.

with Sweden Is beaten Denmark Prior to 1-0, German goes to his game against Danes in Basel on Tuesday, which is ahead of Swedes, who is at the top of Group C, who faces Poland in Lucurn the same evening.

The opening week of NBA free agency has, for the most part, been dominated by someone who isn’t even a free agent.

Not only is LeBron James not a free agent, but he actively chose not to be.

“We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what’s best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career,” Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

So where could James and the Los Angeles Lakers be headed this summer? We’ll dive into L.A.’s latest saga plus other news and notes from around the association, with the first few days of free agency in the books.

Where do LeBron and the Lakers stand?

After making Jake LaRavia their top priority in free agency — there was actually a small bidding war for the young backup forward among several teams, sources told ESPN — the Lakers were holding about $8 million with the remains of their midlevel exception and watching center options such as Brook Lopez and Clint Capela come off the board.

Teams who had centers available were keeping their price for the Lakers high when they called, sources said, after they had established what they were willing to pay for Mark Williams (in February’s rescinded trade). In case you forgot, that price was:

• a young player (2024 first-rounder Dalton Knecht)

• L.A.’s unprotected first-round pick in 2031

• L.A.’s unprotected pick swap in 2030

That was a sign of the desperation the Lakers felt to get a center to pair with Luka Doncic. And, five months later, the Lakers still found themselves without one. That was the case until the Lakers agreed to sign Deandre Ayton on Wednesday, once he cleared waivers following his mildly surprising buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers.

Ayton is far from a perfect option. There’s a reason he was waived on a max deal by Portland. But at the same time, the 2018 No. 1 pick is a talent and arguably the second-best center to hit the open market this summer besides Myles Turner. But sources said Ayton could be a positive option for the Lakers, and at minimum, a significant upgrade on last year’s incumbent, Jaxson Hayes, whom the Lakers agreed to bring back as Ayton’s backup Thursday evening.

All of that, though, will sit in the background as we wait for the next signal as to how James is feeling about things — something we haven’t learned anything more about publicly since Paul’s cryptic statement to ESPN’s Charania.

The entire situation, on its face, is a confounding game of dueling passive-aggressive moves. James could’ve been a free agent had he opted out of the final year of his contract, which, as one executive said, would have been the way to truly make this a wild situation.

James instead opted to collect his money, and perhaps just as importantly, maintain his no-trade clause. Doing so would seem to have indicated he expected to play his eighth season in a Lakers uniform.

Paul’s statement, however, left things up to interpretation. And since then, we haven’t heard anything publicly — not from James, not from Paul and not from anyone with the Lakers, be it general manager Rob Pelinka, coach JJ Redick, governor Jeanie Buss or Mark Walter, who just happened to pay several billion dollars for the right to take over for Buss as team owner.

Not even a statement from the Lakers formally announcing the option pickup, which, considering James is one of the greatest players of all time, sent its own nonverbal message.

So where do things go from here?

It’s one of the biggest topics of conversation around the league. The concept of a trade is not impossible — nothing is impossible in the NBA after the Doncic trade — but it is unlikely due to James’ large salary and his no-trade clause.

There were a few inquiries from eyebrow-raised teams, sources said, just to gauge whether this was something or nothing. For now, there is no action. But it is surely being monitored.

The idea of buying out James’ contract — even if he gives back a chunk of money — also doesn’t make logical sense. This isn’t the situation the Milwaukee Bucks were in with Damian Lillard, a future Hall of Famer sitting out with a torn left Achilles.

This is a player who was second-team All-NBA last season for the Western Conference’s No. 3 seed, and with a less than 100% version of Doncic. What good would it do for the Lakers to simply let James walk?

In a league that’s extremely and intimately familiar with strange circumstances, few in recent memory can rival this one. But until James, or the Lakers, slams the door on the idea of him playing elsewhere next season, speculation will continue.

How much better did Denver just get?

It’s been a busy week for the Nuggets and their new executive team, led by Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace.

Not only did the Nuggets swing one of the bigger deals of the summer — Michael Porter Jr. and their 2032 unprotected first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cam Johnson — but they also traded Dario Saric for Jonas Valanciunas and signed Tim Hardaway Jr. and former Nugget Bruce Brown to fill out the team’s bench.

The Porter-Johnson deal shaved $34 million off Denver’s payroll over the next two seasons and took the Nuggets out of the luxury tax this season, where they were slated to be in the penal repeater tier. It was their most active offseason since 2022, the summer before they won the championship when they traded for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and signed Brown the first time.

“That was a prized asset they gave up,” one general manager said to ESPN of Denver’s 2032 pick. “Teams have been eyeing that one to see if they’d actually use it.”

“I know Cam Johnson has some past health issues, but Porter’s back issues and knee issues make this move make sense to me,” one league executive said. “I think Cam and Jokic will connect on the floor well. They both think the game the same way.”

That’s a lot of veteran talent brought in to buttress the bench, something former coach Michael Malone spent years begging for, only for former Nuggets GM Calvin Booth to push him to play the team’s young draft picks instead.

“They’ve addressed shooting. Jonas is fine as a backup, THJ is great as a backup, Bruce is a good reclamation project,” one scout said. “Calvin got too cute and doubled down on it. They didn’t need more than that. It’s just about helping Jokic.”

But are the Nuggets any closer to another title? Opinions were wide ranging despite Denver seemingly addressing its biggest issues. As one rival GM said, “There is only one person who needs to be impressed with their offseason. That’s Jokic. Sometimes the best trades you make are the ones that engage your superstar. If Jokic is energized by those moves, then it was a great summer.”

One potential complication to Denver’s planning is the possibility of Valanciunas returning to Europe next season after a report from European basketball site BasketNews said he is considering joining Greek powerhouse Panathinaikos.

A few things would have to happen first: Denver would need to waive him and, presumably, buy out the $10 million on his contract. The NBA would then have to grant Valanciunas a letter of clearance.

That is far from unprecedented. Last year, for example, Sasha Vezenkov agreed to a buyout with the Toronto Raptors to go back to Europe. But unlike Vezenkov — a bit player for a team that wound up in the lottery — Valanciunas was just acquired, in theory, to fill a need for a team fighting for a championship. Thus it is far from a sure thing the Nuggets would agree to allow this move to become a reality.

After injuries and offseason movement, what is the Eastern Conference landscape now?

At the start of the playoffs, the Boston Celtics were the consensus favorites to return to the NBA Finals. Then, at the start of Game 7 of those Finals, the Indiana Pacers not only had a chance to win their first title but were already seen as the conference favorites next season after a thrilling run through the East playoffs.

Achilles tears suffered by a pair of Olympic gold medalists — Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton — has thrown the East into complete disarray. Or, as one assistant coach said, “It’s the worst it’s ever been — again.”

With so much uncertainty around the conference, we conducted a snap poll of eight scouts and executives to see where things stand.

What’s clear is that the East is seen as having three tiers: The Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks are at the top; the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic after that; and then a jumbled rest of the conference following from there.

That Philadelphia received three votes is a reminder that if the 76ers can get their team on the court, they might have the highest ceiling of any East team. However, the chances of that ceiling being reached are lowered by the injury histories of Joel Embiid and Paul George and the overall disaster of a 2024-25 season Philadelphia suffered through. Boston, Indiana and the Miami Heat, a trio that combined for seven of the past eight conference finals appearances, received zero top-four votes.

“One of the things you learn when you work in this league for a little while is how fragile everything is, even for the best teams with the best players who look invincible,” one East GM said.

“These last few months have really brought that home.”

The middle tier of players has done very well

As 2025 free agency has played out, there has been criticism — notably from Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green — that the collective bargaining agreement is negatively impacting the players and that the league is benefiting from it.

“Before the deal was even signed, (I said) that this is ridiculous,” Green said on his eponymous podcast earlier this week. “It is going to hurt players in the end. No one wanted to listen, and everyone wanted to act like the (National Basketball Players Association) was making a great deal. …

“Every year, the pot gets bigger and the business gets better, and the players get screwed more. That’s just how this business works.”

What’s inarguably true, though, is that in an offseason when only the Brooklyn Nets entered with meaningful cap space — before the Bucks cleared the room to acquire Myles Turner — we’ve seen a lot of the so-called “middle class” of players cashing in.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Dennis Schroder, Dorian Finney-Smith, Caris LeVert, Duncan Robinson, Luke Kornet and Luke Kennard all changed teams on deals worth eight figures per year. Several other players — including Brook Lopez, Clint Capela, Kevon Looney, Ty Jerome, Ayton, LaRavia, Guerschon Yabusele and Tyus Jones — all signed for at least the taxpayer’s midlevel exception of $5.7 million. Several others — including Naz Reid, Santi Aldama, Sam Merrill, Davion Mitchell, Tre Jones, Tre Mann and Jaylin Williams — all signed sizable midrange deals to return to their current squads.

There has been a common refrain under the new CBA that the lower-level players are going to get squeezed out of the picture. Instead, this summer has shown that even in a year when there isn’t cap space, those players are doing just fine.

“The middle class is (alive), for sure,” one executive said.

The CBA’s second apron is working as intended

The CBA, and especially the introduction of the restrictive second apron, has had a major impact on roster-building. Just this offseason, the Phoenix Suns and Celtics escaped the second apron, and only the Cavaliers are expected to finish the 2025-26 season above it.

But history has shown that teams rarely operate in that realm.

Since the start of the 2013-14 season, when new repeater tax penalties were put in place, there have been 37 teams to finish the season far enough above the salary cap to qualify for spending into the second apron (roughly 134% of the cap).

Through the first six years of that span — leading up to the COVID-impacted 2019-20 season — there were 14 teams, and never more than three in a single season. But since the league finished its season inside the Orlando bubble, there have been 23 teams operating over that threshold, including 17 in a three-year span from 2021-22 through 2023-24 alone. The biggest driver: the salary cap flattening over a multiyear period because of the aftereffects of the pandemic.

Last year, the league was back down to three teams over the second apron: Minnesota, Phoenix and Boston. And as the salary cap starts to regularly rise again, the increased flexibility for midtier teams lower down the salary structure will start to play a bigger role than it has the past couple of years as the market has been gummed up with little cap space to work with.

“This CBA is great for the NBA,” one executive said, “because it prioritizes good management and good leadership. If you don’t have that, you’re quickly going to be stuck with a bad team.”