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The Best of the Day: January 29th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from January 29, 2021 including Nolan Arenado traded to STL, Tyrese Haliburton's development, and more!
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In arguably the biggest trade of an extremely entertaining last few weeks of the MLB offseason, the St. Louis Cardinals landed Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies. Arenado has been one of baseball’s brightest stars and all-around best players over the last half-decade plus and his addition could help lift STL to the upper tier of teams in the National League. Also, Kings rookie G Tyrese Haliburton is forming a promising backcourt partnership alongside De’Aaron Fox that Sacramento can build around, and Trae Young continues to ball out and make history.
Here is the best of the day from January 29, 2021:
The Cardinals acquired superstar 3B Nolan Arenado from the Rockies in blockbuster deal
In a deal that sent shockwaves throughout the baseball world, the St. Louis Cardinals landed Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies. In exchange, the Rockies are expected to receive LHP Austin Gomber, RHPs Jake Woodford & Angel Rondon, 1B Luken Baker, and OF Jhon Torres. Colorado will also pay $50M of the 6y/$199M remaining on Arenado’s contract. It may take a few days to become official due to Arenado’s no-trade clause that must be waived and his opt-out clause after the 2021 season that may need to be reworked. The MLB and MLBPA will also need to approve the trade due to the large sums of money involved.
Arenado, 29, dealt with a shoulder injury for much of 2020 that limited him to just 8 HRs and 26 RBIs in 48 GP. Despite his subpar season, the 5x All-Star and 4x Silver Slugger remains one of the game’s best hitters, averaging 35 HRs and 114 RBI per 162 GP for his career. He is also considered perhaps the best defensive third baseman in baseball and one of the most valuable gloves regardless of position. An 8x Gold Glove winner (one in each of his eight seasons) and a 4x Platinum Glove winner, Arenado brings amazing defense and an impact bat to a team that ranked 28th in runs scored during 2020, lifting STL to among the top-tier in the NL.
BREAKING: @Ken_Rosenthal has the details of the deal that will reportedly send Nolan Arenado to St. Louis. pic.twitter.com/M8j0bQy4sL
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 30, 2021
The Cardinals are on the verge of acquiring MLB's best 3rd baseman over the past 6 seasons pic.twitter.com/4ssBI017qL
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) January 30, 2021
When the Nolan Arenado deal gets done, it will be among the most complicated ever in baseball. The waive and regain of a no-trade clause; the $50M moving; the deferrals; the additional opt-out; approval from MLB and MLBPA; and also, as @JonHeyman reported, an extra year at $15M.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 30, 2021
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Tyrese Haliburton gives the Kings one of the best young backcourts in the NBA
Sacramento hasn’t had much fortune since HC Rick Adelman’s departure in 2006. If the Kings don’t make the playoffs this season, it’ll be the 15th consecutive year ending up in the lottery. Despite the plethora of premium draft picks, SAC hasn’t been able to turn that potential into production. After years of building a roster full of young talent, the Kings might finally be on the cusp of having a good core to work with.
It all starts with their youthful backcourt duo. Buddy Hield is currently the starting SG, but his name has been on the trade block ever since his benching last year, and it now seems inevitable with the rise of Tyrese Haliburton. The Iowa State Guard has accustomed himself well to the league, already averaging double-digit points and over five assists per game. He stepped up big on Friday night with a clutch 3PM in the final minute and a smooth hesi (as seen above).
Once Hield is likely traded for a Forward, Big, and/or draft pick, Haliburton and De’Aaron Fox will be able to start games together and showcase their two-way skills on a nightly basis. Fox has world-class athleticism that continues to go under the radar, while Haliburton’s efficient 3-point shot and facilitating abilities supplement’s Fox’s game perfectly. They form one of the best young backcourts whenever they’re on the floor together and they’re only going to get better as they become more familiar with each other’s game.
https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/1355360168985456642
Tyrese Haliburton coming in clutch 🔥#CrunchTime pic.twitter.com/6VEPNLmQkP
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 30, 2021
Haliburton had em' jumping on the hesi and then punched it.
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) January 30, 2021
(via @SacramentoKings) https://t.co/f3inHkNnzG
https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/1355365546917842946
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The rook came to play on Friday
Tyrese Haliburton coming in clutch 🔥#CrunchTime pic.twitter.com/6VEPNLmQkP
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 30, 2021
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PG Trae Young, ATL (W @WAS): 41 PTS (10-18 FG | 5-9 3P), 5 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 2 TO
#PlayerOfTheDay (1/29/21) - PG Trae Young, ATL
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 30, 2021
TOP FACTS:
- Fastest player (159 GP) ever to reach 400 career 3PM
- 3 career GP of 5+ 3PM/15+ FTM trails only Harden (20)
- Dropped 18 of his 41 PTS in the 4th Qtr to beat DC
KEY STATS:
41 PTS, 5 AST, 10-18 FG (56%), 5-9 3P (56%) https://t.co/DF5M99KFki
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Indiana Pacers (105) vs. Charlotte Hornets (108)
[Highlights] @HORNETS (+144; $12.44) d. PACERS (-144; $10.56) 108-105 [CHA +3.5 | u221.5]
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5 Most Interesting NBA Facts From 4th Week of 2021 by Arslan Ubul
LeBron and KD have been showing out, Bradely Beal is doing everything he can in WAS, and Domantas Sabonis and Myles Turner have formed an excellent frontcourt in Indy
- LeBron had most 3's (54) in 1st 20 GP of a Lakers season
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) January 29, 2021
- Beal is the 1st to lose 10 straight GP when scoring 40+ PTS
- Dame made 66 FT in a row, setting a franchise record
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The BBWAA and a special Veterans Committee made up of individuals with knowledge about players of the 19th-century, select Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson in the first Hall of Fame elections. January 29, 1936. pic.twitter.com/0k5R9yR5Mx
— Baseball In Pics (@baseballinpix) January 29, 2021
#OTDinHistory: The inaugural class of enshrinees (Class of 1963) for the Pro Football Hall of Fame were announced, which consisted of 17 players and executives that helped make professional football a reality. #NFLHistory
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) January 29, 2018
Read: https://t.co/yTwJm3hduF pic.twitter.com/2dF07xEtif
YEARS: 1936 & 1963
SIGNIFICANCE: Both the Professional Baseball and Football Hall of Fames announced their inaugural inductees
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