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The boos were loud, and the backlash was fierce. When the Dallas Mavericks traded franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans wanted blood—specifically GM Nico Harrison’s. Chants of “Fire Nico” rang out across Dallas, and a mock funeral even took place outside American Airlines Center. But just a few months later, everything feels different. On Thursday morning’s episode of *Get Up*, ESPN insider Shams Charania praised Harrison’s rebuild—one jumpstarted by selecting Duke phenom Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Cooper Flagg’s debut and Kyrie Irving’s recovery could make or break the Dallas Mavericks’ season

After defying the odds to win the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, Dallas used its top selection on Cooper Flagg—officially turning the page on the Doncic era. Though the trade brought in veteran superstar Anthony Davis midseason, the decision to ship out Doncic was met with outrage. Now, with a loaded frontcourt and a young star in Flagg, the mood around the Mavericks has changed.“Whatever you want to say about the Luka Doncic trade, Nico Harrison has built arguably the best front line in the NBA,” Shams Charania said on ‘Get Up’.Charania pointed to a core group that now includes Davis, Flagg, Dereck Lively II, and Daniel Gafford, who recently signed a three-year, $60 million extension. Add PJ Washington’s versatility and scoring, and Dallas suddenly boasts one of the league’s most intimidating frontcourts.Davis, acquired from the Lakers, played just nine games last season but still averaged 20 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 2.2 blocks. Lively and Gafford each shot over 70% from the field, while Washington contributed 14.7 points and nearly eight rebounds per game.Despite the promising rebuild, Dallas still faces one major question: Who’s running the offense until Kyrie Irving returns? Irving, who tore his ACL in March, won’t be rushed back. According to Charania, he’s targeting a return around January or February 2026.“The biggest key of this season is going to be Kyrie Irving,” Charania said. “He is the linchpin of everything they do there.”Until then, Dallas is exploring short-term options using their mid-level exception—potentially D’Angelo Russell, Chris Paul, or Malcolm Brogdon.Also Read: LeBron James confirms return for 23rd season shaking up Los Angeles Lakers rebuild and NBA futureDrafting Flagg marked the dawn of a new era for Dallas. Harrison may have weathered the storm, but expectations haven’t gone anywhere. The Mavericks are now built to contend—whether or not they actually do depends on the return of their All-Star guard and how the rest of the roster takes shape.

MUMBAI: The sensex is not far behind Wall Street indices that are racing to their record highs. On the back of resilient domestic economic fundamentals, the sensex on Thursday closed 1,000 points (1.2%) up at 83,756 points, less than 3% off its Sept-end peak of 85,978 points.On the NSE, Nifty too rallied 304 points (1.2%) to close at 25,549 points, just 2.8% or 728 points away from its record high as foreign investors returned.

Signs of stability in West Asia that witnessed escalating tension between Israel and Iran first and then the US joining forces with Israel in bombing nuclear facilities in Iran over the past two weeks, prompted investors to buy stocks. The weakness of the dollar and the fall in crude oil prices, India’s biggest import item, also helped the rally.On the domestic front, RBI’s move to sharply cut interest rate by half a percentage point earlier this month and stable inflation numbers helped investor sentiment, market players said.According to Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking, the domestic markets witnessed a decisive session on Thursday that was supported by stable global cues, followed by a range-bound move in the first half. However, the market momentum picked up as the session progressed, driven by strong buying in select heavyweights across sectors, Mishra said. The broking house now expects the leading indices to gradually move towards their record high levels.The day’s rally was led by foreign funds that net bought stocks worth Rs 12,594 crore, the biggest single-session net inflow figure since Sept 20, 2024. On the other hand, domestic funds were net sellers at Rs 195 crore, data on the BSE website showed. Thursday’s strong upsurge in the market added about Rs 3.5 lakh crore to investors’ wealth with BSE’s market capitalisation now at Rs 457.5 lakh crore, data showed.

LeBron James with his son Bronny via Getty Images

The Los Angeles Lakers made NBA history in 2024 by uniting LeBron James and his son, Bronny, as the league’s first active father-son duo. But the story might not end there—now, the franchise could be on the verge of an even bigger milestone: adding a third James to the roster.Eighteen-year-old Bryce James, Bronny’s younger brother and another rising star in the James dynasty, is already drawing attention as a potential 2026 NBA draft prospect. With his commitment to Arizona and a skill set some believe surpasses Bronny’s, speculation is heating up that the Lakers could pull off the unthinkable—forming the league’s first-ever father-and-sons trio.Will L.A. turn this family affair into a full-fledged basketball legacy? Here’s how it could happen.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Potential Interest in Bryce James

Bryce James, the younger brother of Bronny and son of LeBron, committed to the Arizona Wildcats after a standout prep career at Sierra Canyon and Notre Dame High School. Though rated as a three-star recruit, many believe his potential exceeds Bronny’s. Bleacher Report’s Andrew Peters recently highlighted the Lakers as a likely destination for Bryce: “The most obvious landing spot for Bryce (James) is his father and brother’s team, the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers took Bronny (James) in the second round a year ago and were seemingly adamant about getting him in that spot.” Peters also noted that if Bryce declares for the 2026 NBA Draft, the Lakers may be inclined to select him, continuing their trend of keeping the James family together.

Bryce James’ Playing Style and Potential

LeBron James with his sons, Bronny and Bryce James. Image via: Jeffery Salter/Sports Illustrated/Getty Images

Standing at 6-foot-6, Bryce is a methodical forward who prioritizes efficiency over flashy plays. His strengths include: – Precise movement to scoring spots – Controlled, energy-efficient playstyle – High basketball IQ, likely honed under LeBron’s mentorship If he performs well at Arizona, he could solidify his draft stock, making him a viable target for the Lakers in either the first or second round.

How the Los Angeles Lakers Could Make It Happen

The Los Angeles Lakers already have LeBron ($51 million in 2025-26) and Bronny ($1.1 million) under contract, totaling over $52 million in combined salary. Adding Bryce would create an unprecedented trio.

Possible 2026 Lakers Roster Scenario

Key considerations:

– LeBron’s future contract (may take a pay cut for roster flexibility) – Bronny’s development (G League vs. NBA minutes) – Bryce’s draft position (late first or early second round)

Why This Move Makes Sense

The Lakers have already embraced the narrative of family legacy, and adding Bryce would further cement their place in NBA history. – Marketing Appeal: The James family’s story is a global attraction. – Development Path: Bronny’s gradual integration (NBA/G League) could serve as a blueprint for Bryce. – Long-Term Vision: LeBron’s eventual retirement could transition into a mentorship role for his sons. While the 2026 season is still far off, the possibility of the Lakers drafting Bryce James remains intriguing. As Peters pointed out, “Assuming the younger Bryce is a similar prospect, joining the Lakers and splitting time in the NBA and G League could be the right call.”Also read: NBA Trade Rumors: Golden State Warriors reportedly eyeing $48,000,000 Boston Celtics star to form power duo with Stephen Curry and improve title oddsIf this scenario unfolds, the Los Angeles Lakers wouldn’t just have a father-son duo—they’d have an entire family making NBA history.

Cole Kmet and Emily Jarosz turn heads with lavish Saint Tropez honeymoon photos after NFL star’s wedding (Image via Getty)

Fans had been waiting for a peek into Cole Kmet and Emily Jarosz’s life after their wedding. Earlier this month, the Chicago Bears tight end wed his longtime girlfriend in honor of the beautiful occasion. At that time, no indications had been made public about where the newlyweds would be going on a honeymoon and that all changed on Thursday, June 27, 2025 when Emily Jarosz posted their honeymoon getaway pics.The couple shared with their followers a glimpse into their picture-perfect honeymoon in France and it was exactly what we thought it would be.

Cole Kmet married Emily Jarosz on June 8, 2025 in a spectacular wedding in Chicago, Il. Eighteen days later, Thursday June 27, Emily Jarosz put a few photos on her Instagram from their honeymoon in Saint-Tropez, France. In the post, she included a few very nice pictures from their honeymoon; they were a mix of spending time on the beach, going out riding on boats, and enjoying nice dinners together with ambiance.In one photo, Cole Kmet and Emily Jarosz smiled for a selfie while holding martinis during a dinner date. Another picture showed Emily Jarosz on a yacht, holding her knit hat with her diamond-studded wedding ring in view. The last image showed Cole Kmet standing in the middle of a lavender field. “Started our honeymoon that never ends,” Emily Jarosz wrote in the caption. “Ate all the cheese and butter, and heading home with a suitcase of French skincare.” The photos quickly gained attention, with fans and friends showering them with love in the comments.

Before posting honeymoon photos, Emily Jarosz gave fans a look back at their wedding day. On June 19, 2025, she shared a joint post with their photographer, Everly Collective, on Instagram. The post included many pictures from their Chicago wedding, from walking down the aisle to dancing at the reception.Everly Collective described the event as “a seamless blend of grace and celebration.” They added, “With soft greens and elegant blues, overflowing hydrangeas, and sentimental touches at every turn.”Caleb Williams, Lukas Van Ness and Brock Wright were seen at the wedding of Emily Jarosz and Cole Kmet. There was also a special table for Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, who could not make it.

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With just 50 days to go for the release of director Lokesh Kanakaraj‘s eagerly awaited action thriller ‘Coolie’, featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, the makers of the film on Thursday announced that the Hindi version of the film had now been titled as ‘Coolie The Powerhouse’. Sun Pictures, the production house that is producing the film,on Thursday released a new poster from the film to highlight the fact that the film was 50 days away from its release.Releasing the poster on its X handle, Sun Pictures wrote, “Deva’s rage begins in 50 days! #CoolieIn50Days #Coolie in Hindi is now #CoolieThePowerhouse. #Coolie releasing worldwide August 14th.”It may be recalled that a few days ago, a section of the media had claimed that the Hindi version of the film had been titled ‘Majdoor’. However, the Hindi title evoked a mixed response from netizens on social media.Sun Pictures, on Thursday, announced that the Hindi version would now be called ‘Coolie The Powerhouse’.‘Coolie’, which is expected to be an action thriller, will, apart from Rajinikanth, feature a number of top stars including Telugu star Nagarjuna, Kannada star Upendra, Malayalam star Soubin Shahir and Tamil star Sathyaraj. Bollywood star Aamir Khan also plays a cameo in the film.The film will also feature actors Shruti Haasan, Rebe Monica John, and Junior MGR in pivotal roles.Music for the film is by Anirudh Ravichander and cinematography is by Girish Gangadharan. The film is being edited by Philomin Raj and produced by Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures.The film is keenly awaited as it will feature actors Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth together after almost 38 years. The two were last seen together in the superhit Tamil film ‘Mr Bharath’, which was released in 1986 and in which Sathyaraj played Rajinikanth’s father. Interestingly, Sathyaraj had turned down offers to act in some of Rajinikanth’s earlier films like ‘Enthiran’ and ‘Sivaji’.‘Coolie’, which is Rajinikanth’s 171st film, will revolve around gold smuggling. Interestingly, director Lokesh Kanakaraj has disclosed that ‘Coolie’ will be a stand alone film and not a part of his Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU).