Rams Linked to Potential Trade Addressing Key Need Before Deadline
The Los Angeles Rams are well aware that a vaunted aspect of their roster has a potential Achilles heel, and the front office plans to address it before the 2025
What exactly the Rams will do remains unclear.
However, head coach Sean McVay left the door open for the Rams to explore trade options and a new report suggests they are doing just that.
Rams ‘Making Calls’ About CBs
GettyDarious Williams #31 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a win against the Tennessee Titans.
The Rams are on their bye, but they are second in scoring and 12th overall defensively entering Sunday’s slate of games in Week 8. Moreover, they rank 16th against the run while ranking 13th against the pass with the trade deadline approaching.
Still, it is their pass defense that the Rams are looking to fortify.
“The Ravens, Colts, Lions and Rams are making calls for a corner,” The Athletic’s Dianna Russini wrote
Russini’s report does not expound on how far the Rams are willing to go to address their need for cornerback help. They lost Week 1 starter Ahkello Witherspoon
McVay has touted the group of Cobie Durant, Darious Williams, and Emmanuel Forbes.
“Forbes and Decobie continue to take steps in the right direction. I was really pleased with our defense. I thought it was awesome for D Will to be ready,” McVay said
However, different comments from McVay after that seemingly set the stage for Russini’s report on the Rams’ trade deadline plans.
Sean McVay’s Comments Loom Large in Wake of Insider Report
GettyLos Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay looks on before a game against the Indianapolis Colts.
The Rams will return from their bye to face the New Orleans Saints in Week 9 for their final contest before the trade deadline, which is on Tuesday, November 4 at 4 p.m. ET. Even though LA has allowed the seventh-lowest completion percentage, McVay’s comments loom large.
McVay tipped his cap to the San Francisco 49ers, who beat the Rams 26-23 in overtime in Week 5, leading to his comments about the roster.
Even then, McVay touted the Rams’ current cornerback group.
“I think we’re going to look into those things. We always want to try to be able to improve,” McVay told reporters on October 3. “I’m going to really do a deep dive into this tape. But I really like the group of players that we’re working with, and we want to continue to find ways to be able to put them in good positions to have successful outcomes.”
McVay cited “some error” on the Rams’ part in some of their coverages, but noted he did not want to delve too deeply into the team’s plans before examining the tape.
LA allowed 117 passing yards (and 179 rushing yards) to the Ravens in Week 6.
However, Trevor Lawrence passed for 296 yards against the Rams in LA’s win over the
Warriors Urged To Target $175 Million Superstar Forward By Colin Cowherd
The 2025-26 Golden State Warriors have been built on a veteran core. Steve Kerr’s leading stars are Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and Al Horford, all of whom are on the wrong side of 30.
There’s no doubt that Steve Kerr’s roster will be a threat in the Western Conference. They have exceptional experience across the team, a superstar point guard, and some young, upcoming talent in
However, Fox Sports’ Collin Cowherd believes that building around some of the league’s elder statesmen will ensure the Warriors struggle to secure a championship. As such, he thinks the Warriors should do everything in their power to secure Giannis Antetokounmpo at the trade deadline.
“I would trade Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, and four first-round picks for Giannis and see if it’s enough,” Cowherd said. “…Steve Kerr’s too smart to think that, yeah, these old guys— I don’t buy it. I think Warriors tickets are expensive; as long as Steph’s around, they’re fun. The West is young, athletic on the wing, great rim protectors everywhere.”
Cowherd’s trade proposal for Giannis would likely fall short of what the Milwaukee Bucks would be looking for. However, if the Warriors were willing to include additional young talent such as Podziemski,
Giannis Would Thrive Next To Stephen Curry
We’ve already seen how well Butler fits next to Curry, primarily due to the veteran forward’s ability to capitalize on the space Curry’s movement creates. In theory, Giannis could do the same. His style is similar to Butler’s in that he’s at his best downhill and can use his penetration to manipulate defenses and create for shooters on the perimeter.
Giannis is also a blur in transition, and can be unstoppable when building up steam on full-court darts to the rim. With both Green and Horford on the floor, Giannis would have elite defenders around him, too. Both veteran forwards can also space the floor on the perimeter and create out of multiple scenarios.
A star pairing of Giannis and Curry would undoubtedly catapult the Warriors into championship contention. Nevertheless, Milwaukee will likely do everything in its power to resist the temptation to cash in on its two-time MVP.
Giannis Is Unlikely To Join The Warriors
When speaking with Eric Nehm of The Athletic, following reports that the New York Knicks were at the top of Giannis’ preferred destinations, he reiterated his commitment to the Bucks.
“When the season starts, I try to get off social media and I try to focus on my craft and the team, but yeah, I’ve said many times, I want to be in a situation that I can win and now I’m here. I believe in this team. I believe in my teammates,” Antetokounmpo said. “…So all the extra stuff does not matter. I think I’ve communicated with my teammates, communicated with the people I respect and love that the moment I step on this court or in this facility, I wear this jersey, the rest does not matter.”
Golden State has looked to begin the season. They should be in no rush to make any significant moves. The current roster is more than good enough to contend for a championship. However, if the team falls short this season, the Warriors should certainly explore what it would take to bring him to the Bay Area next summer.
