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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is Philadelphia bound. After agreeing to a buyout with Memphis, KCP will sign a one-year deal with the seventy-sixers once he clears waivers. It's a savvy veteran pickup for a Philly squad that needs shooting, toughness, and playoff experience — and KCP brings all three.
Shifting to the hardwood in a different way — the WNBA All-Star Game delivered in a big way. Jonquel Jones put up twenty-two points and came within two assists of a triple-double, taking home game MVP honors as Team Spoon knocked off Team Coop one hundred twenty-nine to one hundred twenty-two. Caitlin Clark was along for the ride, and the crowd got every penny's worth.
And on the diamond, Boston made a quiet but significant Saturday night move. The Red Sox acquired breakout third baseman Curtis Mead from the Nationals in exchange for Connelly Early. Mead has been one of this season's genuine surprises, and the Red Sox front office clearly decided the window is now — pulling the trigger on a deal that could reshape their infield down the stretch.
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