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There is no denying the fact that Aaron Judge is the face of the New York Yankees. He is coming off a second consecutive MVP season in which he batted .331 with 179 hits, 53 home runs, and 114 RBIs. In fact, he’s so beloved that he apparently captured votes in New York’s mayoral election in November. There is also no question that Judge, who is 33, is still one of the top players in the game. However, there is a caveat to his success: it won’t last forever. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Yankees are likely making a mistake by relying too much on Judge and not building a top-notch roster around him, per Foul Territory. Essentially, Rosenthal believes that the Yankees have the tools to do so; they just need to use them. “I expect they’re going to do things, but at some point you have to see it,” Rosenthal said. The Yankees can't keep continuing to not put their best foot forward with Aaron Judge in his prime, says @Ken_Rosenthal. "I expect they're going to do things, but at some point you have to see it." pic.twitter.com/QJ36dfpx6Y — Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 5, 2026 Meanwhile, Judge is purportedly in the mix of trying to secure Cody Bellinger for next season. Bellinger is considered one of the key players to bolster the roster, alongside Judge. The Yankees are coming off losing in the ALDS to the Toronto Blue Jays after going 94-68. Aaron Judge has one thing missing that other Yankees’ greats have When looking at the pantheon of Yankees’ legends, they have one thing in common. They all have won a World Series, and in each case, it was more than two. The names include Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Berra, and Jeter. Meanwhile, Judge, for all his individual exploits, hasn’t won a World Series. The Yankees have made the playoffs eight times and the 2024 World Series with Judge, but it was to no avail. For many, Judge’s place in New York history won’t be solely based on the numbers, but on whether or not he won. The post Yankees rumors: Ken Rosenthal warns NY of wasting Aaron Judge’s prime amid slow offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES – With the Los Angeles Lakers’ offense grinding to a halt recently, head coach JJ Redick made the decision to bring Dalton Knecht back into the team’s rotation. For a team that has struggled to knock down 3-point shots at times, Knecht is one of the best shooters on the team. Part of the decision to put Dalton Knecht in the Lakers’ rotation came from his performance in the closing minutes of the team’s loss to the Detroit Pistons last week. Although the outcome of the game was already decided, Knecht scored 10 points in the final four minutes. It was among the best he’s looked this season. Knecht was officially back in the rotation during the Lakers’ win against the Grizzlies on Friday. He did not score in 11 minutes, but his overall effort was not bad. Following Lakers’ practice on Saturday, Redick spoke about Jake LaRavia being a blueprint to follow for playing hard, and Knecht remarked how doing so has been helpful. “He [Jake] is always in the right spots,” Knecht said. “He’s always being active on defense, using his hands, just getting up on guys. So watching Jake’s been good, it helps.” Knecht got another stint of extended minutes during the Lakers’ second game against the Grizzlies this weekend, a 116-109 win on Sunday. He knocked down his first shot of the game, a 3-pointer early in the second quarter. But he did not score after that, and committed what almost was a costly offensive foul late in the fourth quarter as the Lakers were engineering their comeback. Since he’s been back in the rotation, the results have varied, and it’s clear there’s more work to be done. But for Knecht, he says he knows what he needs to do and what the coaching staff has identified as being necessary to earn consistent minutes. “Just staying locked down on the defensive end, no lapses on the defensive side,” Knecht said. “And just keep being aggressive on offense. They said the four minutes against Detroit was great. Just keep going, and they got trust in me to go out there and be in the rotation. This season, Knecht has appeared in 28 games, including one start, at a little over 13 minutes per game. He’s averaged 5.4 points and 1.8 rebounds while shooting 45.6 percent from the field and 34.2 percent from the 3-point line. Knecht was briefly assigned to the G League with South Bay, the first such assignment of his career. He was solid, posting a game-high 30 points while shooting 6-of-10 from the 3-point line. Knecht has never quite been able to regain the form he displayed during the first few months of his rookie year. But what is clear is that Redick and the coaching staff are trying their best to help him get back there. It’s just up to him to seize the opportunity. The post What Dalton Knecht must show to stick in Lakers’ rotation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Transfer portal season is upon us, and Marshall Faulk made a huge move to land his possible QB1 for Southern University. Per a report by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, former Houston quarterback Zeon Chriss is joining the Jaguars this Fall. Houston quarterback transfer Zeon Chriss is expected to transfer to Southern under new Jaguars head coach Marshall Faulk, a source tells @CBSSports. Chriss started seven games at Houston in 2024. Before Houston, was the starting QB at Louisiana. pic.twitter.com/kZ7hWrRMOZ — Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 5, 2026 Chriss joined Houston in 2024, finishing the season with 824 yards and four touchdowns with eight interceptions. He didn’t see the field often this season, but threw for one touchdown in a game against College Football Playoff contender Texas Tech on October 4th. Before his time with Houston, he started his college career at Louisiana. He finished his freshman season in 2023 with 1,222 yards, 11 touchdowns, and five interceptions while also rushing for 492 yards and 6 rushing touchdowns. His best game came against Texas State, where he threw for 205 yards and three touchdowns as well as 67 yards and one touchdown on October 7, 2023. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Chriss brings an infusion of local talent to Faulk’s Southern program. It also gives a taste of the type of quarterbacks that the Pro Football Hall of Famer favors, which is dual-threat quarterbacks that can make plays with their legs. Perhaps Chriss can turn around the fortunes of the Jaguar QB position, as the team hasn’t seen consistent, high-level play in the past few seasons. The post Marshall Faulk finds starting QB in Houston transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.