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San Antonio had answers in Game three, and now the whole series has shifted. The Spurs exposed New York's defensive rotations, controlled the paint, and gave Victor Wembanyama the kind of freedom that makes him genuinely terrifying. Heading into Game four Wednesday, the Knicks need a serious response or this Finals could get away from them fast.
Meanwhile, the Yankees are stirring the pot in a major way. New York is reportedly exploring a blockbuster deal that would send four prospects to Cincinnati in exchange for a six-foot-six superstar. That is a steep price, but the Yankees are clearly not in the mood to rebuild — they want impact now, and this kind of swing tells you exactly where the front office's head is at.
And speaking of front offices, the salary cap debate is back on the table, and one columnist is cutting straight through the noise. The argument is simple and sharp — a salary cap does not create competitive balance, it suppresses player earnings and protects billionaire owners from their own bad decisions. If you want parity, that is not how you get it.
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