David Aldridge

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Ben Standig |David Aldridge

An agreement between the Washington Commanders and the D.C. government to return the NFL franchise to the nation's capital and build a stadium project costing more than $3 billion is taking shape. Negotiations between the NFL franchise and the office of Mayor Muriel Bowser remain fluid and ongoing.

1 week ago | sanjuandailystar.com | David Aldridge

By David Aldridge / The AthleticThere are no guarantees to a successful rebuild in the NBA. Among the myriad dangers of tanking to accelerate a rebuild is this: It may not work. It usually doesn’t work — at least in producing championship-level teams. For every Oklahoma City or Cleveland, which have turned around their fortunes, there are a half-dozen cautionary tales.

1 week ago | sacbee.com | David Aldridge

There are no guarantees to a successful rebuild in the NBA. Among the myriad dangers of tanking to accelerate a rebuild is this: It may not work. It usually doesn’t work -- at least in producing championship-level teams. For every Oklahoma City or Cleveland, which have turned around their fortunes, there are a half-dozen cautionary tales. Supposed franchise players taken at the top of drafts cannot stay healthy, trades don’t pan out and free agents don’t live up to their contracts.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | David Aldridge

PHILADELPHIA - Daryl Morey put it on himself. "We know we've let you down," the Philadelphia 76ers general manager told the fan base Sunday afternoon. His team finished a horrendous season with a 58th loss, as what was left of Philly's roster fell 122-102 to the Chicago Bulls. The game didn't matter. What the Sixers do going forward, after one of the most disappointing campaigns in franchise history, matters a great deal.

1 week ago | nytimes.com | David Aldridge

There are no guarantees to a successful rebuild in the NBA. Among the myriad dangers of tanking to accelerate a rebuild is this: It may not work. It usually doesn't work - at least in producing championship-level teams. For every Oklahoma City or Cleveland, which have each turned things around, there are a half-dozen cautionary tales. Supposed franchise players taken at the top of drafts can't stay healthy, trades don't pan out and free agents don't live up to their contracts. Owners get impatient.