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Wizards Facing Backlash After Trade Announcement on Sunday
Wizards Facing Backlash After Trade Announcement on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With their recent moves, the Washington Wizards have positioned themselves quite well for next year's free agency. First, they traded Kyle Kuzma for Khris Middleton at the NBA trade deadline, then traded Jordan Poole for CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk. Advertisement Doing so will give them ample cap space for 2027, when the salary cap is expected to go even higher. By then, Middleton, McCollum, Olynyk, and Marcus Smart will all be off their payroll, opening up a lot of cap room. However, adding Olynyk was certainly curious on the Wizards' part. Not because Olynyk can't play because he certainly still can. He's coming off a season where he averaged 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. New Orleans Pelicans forward Kelly Olynyk (13) and Utah Jazz forward KJ Martin (99)Rob Gray-Imagn Images Olynyk has his own personal history with the Wizards from his days with the Boston Celtics. Most notably, Olynyk played a huge role in helping the Celtics eliminate the Wizards in the 2017 NBA Playoffs, as he put up 26 points in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup, with 15 coming in the fourth quarter. Advertisement For that reason, Wizards fans were none too happy to see him become one of their latest additions. It is very clear they still vividly remember what Olynyk did that night. "We will never forgive you for what you did to the Wizards on May 15, 2017," one wrote. 'THROW BEER CANS AT HIM!!!!!!!" another exclaimed. "Nah (expletive) Kelly Olynyk. Don't ever want to see him in a wizards uni," another demanded. "Trade ASAP we will boo him so hard on his introduction, might as well save the trouble," another demanded. Since Olynyk's time with the Celtics ended in 2017, he's bounced around with the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors, and the Pelicans before landing with the Wizards. Advertisement Related: Celtics' Derrick White Post Turns Heads After Warriors Trade Report Related: Nuggets Receive Unfortunate Al Horford Update After Jonas Valanciunas News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Max Brosmer Already Turning Heads Inside MN Vikings Organization
There are a ton of intriguing storylines to follow entering Minnesota Vikings training camp later this month, many of which begin and end at the quarterback position. Not only will the Vikings enter camp for the third-straight season with a new QB penciled in under center, but this time it's 2024 No. 10 overall pick, JJ McCarthy. Behind the redshirt rookie, Minnesota has 24 y/o Sam Howell, 29 y/o Brett Rypien and undrafted 2024 Minnesota Gophers one-and-done quarterback, Max Brosmer. For now, the expectation is that Rypien and Howell will compete for the QB2 job this summer, while the former Gopher will ultimately be cut or moved to the practice squad. Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images With months remaining between now and the start of the 2025 NFL regular season, a lot can change. But throughout OTAs and minicamp, McCarthy took the majority of reps at QB, while the rest were divvied out to Howell and Rypien. Brosmer, meanwhile, didn't get a ton of opportunities. Advertisement Related Headlines Max Brosmer impressing those inside TCO Performance Center The lack of practice reps early on for Brosmer, however, haven't dampened the staff's outlook on their 24-year-old UDFA signing. In fact, it sounds like Max has found ample opportunity to impress those inside TCO Performance Center. Vikings insider Alec Lewis (The Athletic), for example, came away intrigued by how much Vikings staffers are raving about Brosmer's work ethic, professional approach and just how quickly he's picking up on the intricacies of head coach Kevin O'Connell's offense. From the sounds of it, they aren't going to let him leave the building anytime soon. Max Brosmer, QB: Intriguing is the best way to describe his spring. Multiple staffers raved about his ability to pick up small intricacies. His professional approach and ability to process should keep him in the league for a while. Alec Lewis – The Athletic During his only season in Dinkytown, Brosmer finished with the second-highest single-season completion percentage in Gopher football history, at 66.5%. He also tossed for the 3rd-most yards (2,828) and 8th-most touchdowns (18). Had he joined PJ Fleck & Co one year earlier, there's no telling the records he would have set. Did Minnesota Vikings find a QB gem in the rough? Instead, we now get to enjoy him in a purple uniform. Unlike other Gopher QBs who have gotten an opportunity with the Vikings, they really seem to like what they see in Max — who they guaranteed $246,000 as a 2025 undrafted free agent. Advertisement It's no surprise that those inside the Minnesota Vikings organization have been impressed by Max Brosmer this summer. He came onto the U of M campus last summer with that same approach, raising the bar not just for his new Gopher teammates, but everyone inside the football program. Related: KOC Reveals First Impressions of QB Max Brosmer He's the ultimate leader — which is a prerequisite for playing quarterback at a high level — who sets a different kind of standard for himself and those around him. Now, it's a matter of talent and whether he has enough to make it in the National Football League. I'd argue he is highly underrated in that category too. Advertisement Of course, none of this means we'll see Brosmer active on MN Vikings game days anytime in the immediate future. But make no doubt, KOC & Co appear to get more and more bullish on Max Brosmer every day he spends in Eagan. Related Headlines
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