Performance Analysis
With the NBA trade deadline one week away on February 5, teams are evaluating potential moves amid rumors involving stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, an analysis highlights five players considered high-risk acquisitions due to injury histories, performance issues, and costly contracts. These 'Avoidables' include Anthony Davis, Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, LaMelo Ball, and Zach LaVine.
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Dylan Cease, the top-ranked starting pitcher on MLB.com's free-agent list, enters the 2025-26 offseason with a polarizing profile after a 4.55 ERA season with the San Diego Padres. Despite surface-level struggles, advanced metrics like a 3.43 xERA suggest underlying strength. Executives view him as better than his ERA indicates, positioning him for a potential nine-figure deal.