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Victor Oladipo is making his case. The guard, who hasn't played in the NBA since April of two thousand twenty three, has written an open letter directly to league general managers asking for another shot and insisting his body is finally right. It's a bold, public move, and now the ball is squarely in the league's court.
Shifting to Houston, the Texans are putting a clock on C.J. Stroud's future. General manager Nick Caserio confirmed the team has set a Week One deadline to get a contract extension done with their young quarterback. Miss that window and talks go on ice until the offseason — so the pressure is real and the calendar is moving fast.
And Dabo Swinney isn't holding back heading into Clemson's opener at LSU. The veteran head coach says, quote, it's embarrassing where we are with college football, taking direct aim at the sport's governance as LSU navigates roster decisions tied to a Louisiana judge's ruling that could allow two thousand twenty two class players to return for a fifth season. It's a fiery backdrop to one of the biggest games of Week One.
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