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Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith Sit Out Dolphins Mandatory Minicamp
Jalen Ramsey and Jonnu Smith Sit Out Dolphins Mandatory Minicamp originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Miami Dolphins are dealing with multiple trade rumors for some of their best players from the 2024 season. Jalen Ramsey, the All-Pro cornerback, is expected to be traded as the offseason training programs begin. The other player in trade rumors is tight end Jonnu Smith. Both made a decision ahead of the Dolphins' mandatory minicamps. Advertisement According to Cameron Wolfe, NFL insider for NFL Network, both Ramsey and Smith plan to skip mandatory minicamp for the Dolphins, according to Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. With the trade rumors surrounding Ramsey, with the Dolphins painting a clear picture that Ramsey won't be on the team in 2025, it's no surprise he's skipping out on mandatory training camp. Smith, on the other hand, is a lot more intriguing. Smith is missing mandatory minicamp due to his desire for a pay raise and a new contract overall. In the final year of a two-year, $8.4 million deal, Smith wants not only more money but more security in his deal. Advertisement The Dolphins' tight end is coming off an incredible season, where he set career highs in targets, receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. On 111 targets, Smith hauled in 88 receptions for 884 yards and eight touchdowns. Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith (9) gains yards after catch during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Carchietta-Imagn Images His production, in his first year with the Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, was the best he's had in his career. Smith, in his age-30 season and eighth season in the NFL, had a much more prolific year than expected. His season has led to his desire for a new deal, and after being named a Pro-Bowler and setting career highs, it's no surprise that he's looking for a new deal. Advertisement Between Smith looking for a new deal, and demanding a trade otherwise, and Ramsey already halfway out the door in Miami, the Dolphins' mandatory minicamp is a lot more interesting in 2025 than it's been in previous years. While neither situation is expected to be solved soon, both are situations that the Dolphins shouldn't hold off on resolving. Ramsey's value isn't likely to increase, while Smith will continue to sit out until he cashes in after a career year. Related: Dolphins Trade Idea Sends Jalen Ramsey to Packers Amid Jaire Alexander Decision Related: Eagles Fan Favorite Takes Jab at Dolphins Players Amid Vic Fangio Breakup This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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11-06-2025
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Lakers Might Be Interested In Lonzo Ball For A Discounted Price
Lakers Might Be Interested In Lonzo Ball For A Discounted Price originally appeared on Fadeaway World. The Los Angeles Lakers may be considering a reunion with Lonzo Ball, but they're not willing to roll the dice unless the price is right. According to Lakers insider Jovan Buha, the franchise has legitimate interest in bringing back the former No. 2 overall pick, though only under very specific conditions. Advertisement "I do, I think they would be. It's just a matter of what his price is, and you have to factor in the health and the history there of, just you can't even pencil him in for 60 games." "So whatever you're giving up for him, there has to be some level of a discount, or you're factoring in, like, this dude might just play 40, 50 games. He's a guy you have to load manage. Like, how can we load manage him to get to mid-April in one piece?" That skepticism is well-earned. Ball has played only 70 games total in the past four seasons, including two seasons missed entirely due to a devastating knee injury that required multiple surgeries. He made a limited return last season, appearing in just 35 games while averaging 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists on 36.6% shooting from the field and 34.4% from three. While he showed flashes of his old defensive brilliance and floor vision, the explosiveness and rhythm were clearly not all the way back. Advertisement A potential trade idea making the rounds features the Lakers receiving Lonzo Ball along with a 2028 Chicago Bulls second-round pick, while sending out Maxi Kleber and Shake Milton. Los Angeles Lakers Recieve: Lonzo Ball, 2028 Chicago Bulls second-Round pick Chicago Bulls Recieve: Maxi Kleber, Shake Milton The Lakers Take A Risk At A Discounted Price From the Lakers' perspective, this is a low-risk, medium-reward gamble. Kleber and Milton are end-of-bench rotation players in a fully healthy Lakers lineup, and the front office may be willing to exchange those pieces for a point guard who, if managed properly, can provide defensive balance, high-IQ passing, and pace off the bench. Advertisement Ball would likely slide into a reserve role behind Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic. His perimeter defense and passing could help stabilize bench units, but the team knows any success would depend on his availability, and that's been the biggest hurdle of all. The Bulls End The Lonzo Ball Era For the Bulls, this move would officially close the book on the Lonzo Ball era. When he was first acquired to team up with DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls believed they had assembled a contender in the East. And for a while, they looked the part, but everything fell apart when Ball's knee injuries derailed the team's momentum. Advertisement With DeRozan and LaVine now long gone and the franchise fully in rebuild mode, moving Ball and gaining flexible veterans like Kleber and Milton in return, along with clearing future salary and risk, makes practical sense. The story of Lonzo Ball's career has been one of promise, frustration, and perseverance. A Lakers return would be poetic, but only if the cost reflects the reality. Related: NBA Insider Shares Latest Lakers Trade Rumors And News This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
