Yoane Wissa (Brentford)
May 2025
Brentford forward Yoane Wissa is attracting offers from Tottenham and West Ham as he’s expected to follow Bryan Mbeumo out of the club this summer.
Spurs and West Ham are keen on the 27-year-old whose contract runs until 2026. Brentford turned down a £22m offer from Nottingham Forest in January, but a similar fee may now be accepted to avoid risking a free departure.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
May 2025
Erling Haaland has acknowledged Manchester City’s underwhelming season, conceding the team lacked hunger and performance levels dropped following years of success. He stated there are “no excuses” and that even his own contributions weren’t good enough.
Despite injuries like Rodri’s and Haaland’s own recent ankle issue, the Norwegian striker emphasized that the squad’s mentality has dipped. City lost the Premier League title to Liverpool and were eliminated early from the Champions League. Haaland has returned to training and is likely to play against Southampton ahead of the FA Cup final.
Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford)
May 2025
Brentford manager Thomas Frank says he hopes star forward Bryan Mbeumo remains at the club despite strong transfer speculation and captain Christian Nørgaard’s recent remarks suggesting a summer exit is likely.
Frank acknowledged Brentford’s role as a “selling club” but emphasized that Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa would only be sold for a high price, citing their long-term value and quality.
Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
May 2025, ahead of summer transfer window
Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid is uncertain as he loses his starting role to Arda Güler. With interest from Manchester City and Arsenal, Madrid may look to cash in with a €100m asking price.
Diario AS reports Rodrygo is now “on the edge of a cliff” following Güler’s rise, and with Xabi Alonso likely to take over as manager, the Brazilian’s exit could be approved depending on the new tactical direction. His contract runs until 2028.
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
Injury confirmed May 7, 2025 (Game 1 vs. Timberwolves)
Curry has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and will miss at least a week, sidelining him for Games 2–4 of the playoff series against Minnesota. He will be reevaluated before a potential Game 5.
The injury occurred during the second quarter of Game 1 after a driving floater. Curry signaled to the bench and later exited. MRI results confirmed the muscle strain. Coach Steve Kerr emphasized that the team is adapting and won’t rush Curry’s return, while Brandin Podziemski and others voiced their determination to win in Curry’s absence.
Chris Finch (Timberwolves), Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors)
After Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals (May 2025)
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said the team submitted clips to the NBA showing Rudy Gobert being “tackled” during defensive rebounding with no foul calls. Meanwhile, Steve Kerr also complained about the lack of fouls called when Steph Curry was grabbed off-ball before exiting with a hamstring injury.
Finch called out what he described as excessive physicality allowed against Gobert, while Kerr pointed to playoff leniency by referees as a consistent issue, especially in defending off-ball motion. Both sides acknowledged the playoff environment as physical but felt the officiating lacked consistency.
Kristaps Porzingis (Boston Celtics)
May 2025, Game 2 of Eastern Conference Semifinals
Kristaps Porzingis came off the bench in Game 2 against the New York Knicks after missing the second half of Game 1 due to illness. He had been listed as probable before being cleared just 30 minutes before tip-off.
Porzingis entered late in the first quarter for Derrick White but is still managing symptoms from the same illness that sidelined him late in the regular season. Reserve Sam Hauser was unavailable due to a Game 1 ankle sprain.
Dionne Calhoun, Keith Belton (Dallas Mavericks)
May 2025 (following 2024–25 season)
The Dallas Mavericks dismissed head athletic trainer Dionne Calhoun and performance director Keith Belton after a season plagued by injuries and internal conflicts. Calhoun had been with the franchise for 21 years, while Belton was under scrutiny for lacking required NBA certifications.
The firings followed a season of medical mismanagement, including a key incident involving Dereck Lively II’s stress fracture. An internal HR investigation was triggered by a heated dispute between Belton and health director Johann Bilsborough, who remains with the team. This marks the third straight offseason of major performance staff changes.
Mike Woodson (Sacramento Kings)
Announced following the end of the 2024–25 season
Mike Woodson, former Indiana Hoosiers head coach and longtime NBA figure, has agreed to join the Sacramento Kings as associate head coach under newly appointed head coach Doug Christie.
Woodson returns to the NBA after leaving Indiana, where he coached for four seasons. He brings over 25 years of coaching experience and previously served as an assistant with the Knicks. He becomes the first major hire under Christie’s offseason staff restructure.
Arsenal vs Paris Saint-Germain
May 2025
Arsenal were knocked out of the Champions League semifinals after a 2-1 second-leg loss to PSG, ending 3-1 on aggregate. Despite early dominance and several chances, the Gunners were undone by goals from Fabián Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi. Bukayo Saka’s goal was a mere consolation.
Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal were the better team over 160 minutes, saying Donnarumma was the deciding factor. Luis Enrique disagreed, emphasizing PSG’s clinical edge. Declan Rice admitted early missed chances and defensive errors cost Arsenal dearly.
