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Rob Pelinka (Image via Getty) The Los Angeles Lakers have carried out a significant trade with the Brooklyn Nets , acquiring forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton in exchange for D'Angelo Russell, rookie Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round draft picks. NBA insider Shams Charania first reported the trade on December 29, 2024, marking a strategic move for both organizations. The deal represents a notable shift in the Lakers' roster construction while keeping funds for future transactions. For Russell, the trade meant that he would return to Brooklyn and this is where his NBA journey began. The former second-overall pick heads back to the Nets organization five years after being traded to the Golden State Warriors in the Kevin Durant deal. The main focus of the trade, Finney-Smith, brings his $14,924,167 contract to Los Angeles, while Milton joins the Los Angeles Lakers on a $2,875,000 deal. This financial structure allows the Lakers to maintain their two valuable tradeable first-round picks, preserving ammunition for potential future moves. Finney-Smith Dorian (Image via Getty) "The Lakers are sending D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith," Charania reported through his social media channels, confirming the trade package involved in the transaction. The trade significantly impacts both teams' depth charts for the 2024-25 NBA season. For the Lakers, the addition of Finney-Smith provides defensive versatility and three-point shooting capability, while Milton adds backcourt depth to their rotation. The departure of Russell, who had been a key playmaker for the Lakers, opens up new opportunities in their guard rotation. The inclusion of rookie Maxwell Lewis and three second-round picks demonstrates the Los Angeles Lakers' commitment to acquiring proven talent while managing their future assets responsibly. This trade represents another bold move by the Lakers' front office as they continue to reshape their roster around their core players. The acquisition of Finney-Smith and Milton suggests a focus on defensive versatility and shooting, addressing specific needs within their rotation. Also read: Top 30 most valuable NBA teams of 2024 The transaction's timing, occurring midway through the season, shows that both teams felt the need to make significant moves to improve their respective positions. As the season progresses, we will get to see how well this trade was for both organizations as they integrate their new players into their systems.Iran has vowed to respond to a resolution adopted by the United Nations' nuclear watchdog that the Islamic republic for what it says is poor cooperation by installing a number of "new and advanced" centrifuges. The resolution, which comes shortly after the return of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi from a , reportedly says it is "essential and urgent" for Tehran to "act to fulfill its legal obligations." A joint statement by Iran's Foreign Ministry and Atomic Energy Organization said on November 22 that the country's nuclear chief, Mohammad Eslami, "issued an order to take effective measures, including launching a significant series of new and advanced centrifuges of various types." The Iranian came after the IAEA's board on November 21 issued a second resolution condemning Tehran's cooperation with the agency after a similar warning in June. Some analysts say the resolution may be a step toward making a political decision to trigger a "snapback" of UN Security Council (UNSC) sanctions against Iran. The "snapback" mechanism is outlined in UNSC Resolution 2231, which enshrined a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. However, the option to reimpose the sanctions expires in October 2025. The IAEA resolution, put forward by France, Germany, and Britain and supported by the United States, comes at a critical time as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return at the White House in January. Trump during his first term embarked on a "maximum pressure" campaign of intensified sanctions on Iran and unilaterally withdrew the United States in 2018 from a landmark 2015 agreement that lifted some sanctions on Iran in exchange of curbs to its nuclear program, which the West suspects is aimed at obtaining a nuclear weapon. Iran claims its nuclear program is peaceful. The resolution passed on November 21 also urged Iran to cooperate with an investigation launched after uranium particles were found at two sites that Iranian authorities had not declared as nuclear locations. Nineteen of the 35 members of the IAEA board voted in favor of the resolution. Russia, China, and Burkina Faso opposed it, 12 members abstained, while one did not vote, diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity told the AP. It also calls on the IAEA to come up with a "comprehensive report" on Iran's nuclear activities by spring. During Grossi's visit, Iran agreed with an IAEA demand to limit its stock of uranium enriched at 60 percent purity, which is still under the 90 percent threshold needed for a nuclear weapon, but it is much higher than the 3.67 percent limit it agreed to in the 2015 deal. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who was Tehran's chief negotiator for the 2015 agreement, warned that Iran would not negotiate "under pressure." Tehran has responded to previous similar resolutions by moves such as removing IAEA cameras and monitoring equipment from several nuclear sites, and increasing uranium enrichment to 60 percent purity at a second site, the Fordow plant. By RFE/RL
Final Pennsylvania state football rankings: No surprise who’s No. 1 in 3ASonos needs a win. A problem-riddled update to the Sonos app over the summer almost completely sank the brand’s reputation, and the release of its Ace headphones was met with far less enthusiasm than the prominent home audio company anticipated. Fortunately, Sonos had something else up its sleeve: a new, reimagined version of its flagship soundbar that took a systematic approach to making a great sound profile even better. The Arc Ultra is here, and its 9.1.4-channel, bass-happy, Bluetooth-enabled system may be exactly what the audio engineers ordered to pull Sonos out of its slump. From an aesthetics perspective, the Arc Ultra doesn’t differ much from the Arc. Its dimensions stretch an inch or so here, and a few ounces lighter there. But the Ultra is largely the same sleek-looking addition to your entertainment center or TV stand that its predecessor is known to be. The same patented Sonos features are all back in the Arc Ultra, from the expansive world of wireless music streaming service options to built-in Alexa and Google Assistant compatibility, and of course the ability to work in tandem with other Sonos speakers around your house for a whole-home audio experience. And, just like the Arc, the Arc Ultra is able to seamlessly swap TV audio to a pair of Sonos Ace headphones for late-night listening. I didn’t have an Ace on hand to test this feature, but I have previously tested the Ace with the Arc, and it worked flawlessly. Hopefully not much has changed on that front. Not usually one to stand pat, Sonos did introduce a few new (and long overdue) features with the Arc Ultra. The brand’s Trueplay technology, which is supposed to automatically adjust the speaker’s sound to match the acoustics of your listening space, is now available on iOS and Android after previously being an Apple-exclusive perk. And, interestingly, the Ultra now has Bluetooth connectivity options. Those who have been following Sonos since its early days remember how adamant it was about WiFi being superior to Bluetooth for audio quality. They’re right, of course. But it is significant to see that Sonos has finally accepted the convenience factor that Bluetooth offers, especially when a guest wants to quickly put something on. One of the main blemishes that carries over from the Arc is the singular HDMI eARC port and unfortunate lack of HDMI passthrough inputs. The logic is somewhat sound here: modern TVs tend to have several HDMI ports and can effectively operate as an entertainment hub that all of your gaming and streaming devices can connect to. Still, though, it wouldn’t hurt to have at least one HDMI passthrough port available. After setting up the Arc Ultra in the much-maligned Sonos app (the process was, thankfully, effortless and without issue), I immediately started surfing through my library of Dolby Atmos-outfitted content. With the Ultra’s driver configuration now standing at 9.1.4 compared to the Arc’s 5.0.2, and with Sonos itself claiming that with its Sound Motion tech, the new bar has better clarity, depth, balance and double the bass output, it was time to see what the fuss was all about. Well. The hype is real. The bass is deeper, and more impactful. The Ultra’s height channels add more presence and immersion. The sound profile is incredibly balanced overall and adds noticeably more detail to an already-outstanding experience when compared to the Arc. I first cycled through a few scenes from Blade Runner 2049, with the Ultra proving to have far more low end than I anticipated, though not so much that its dedicated woofer overshadowed the Ultra’s midrange drivers and tweeters. After being captivated by the visceral sounds of the Vietnam war in The World’s Greatest Beer Run – machine gun fire, overhead choppers and all – I navigated over to an old favorite, Avengers: Endgame. While the movie isn’t necessarily revered for its Dolby Atmos mix, I was impressed by where the sound was placed when Thanos’ warship “rained fire” from above in the film’s pivotal action sequence. I played the same scene through my Arc, and while you do have to account for the bars being in different rooms with different acoustics, the Arc Ultra performed better in an environment that actually had taller ceilings for its upfiring drivers to bound sound off of. Based on my time testing the Arc, I expected music through the Arc Ultra to sound great, and it once again exceeded expectations. The sound signatures weren’t as different as they were when I was testing with movie content, but the Ultra once again had more pronounced, precise bass notes that really helped to round out the tracks I was listening to. It was punchy for upbeat country songs by Shaboozey and dug deeper than I expected for thumpers like Kendrick Lamar’s Swimming Pools. I even thought Chappell Roan’s live Saturday Night Live performance sounded exceptional through the Arc, even with SNL broadcasts not exactly being lighting rods for great sound. My only performance issues with the Arc Ultra are two-fold. First, while we do have the ability to adjust bass and treble, turn up or down height audio, and access features like Speech Enhancement or Night Mode, it feels like the app is in real need of a graphic EQ of some sort. Now, the bar itself sounds excellent out of the box. But most flagship soundbars give you the flexibility to tune your system’s audio to your exact tastes, with options like the Samsung HW-Q990D even adding perks like being able to increase or decrease the output of individual channels. I understand the notion of not messing with (relative) perfection, but let the audio nerds tinker, man. Finally, that darn Sonos app. Fortunately, I never dealt with the widespread functionality issues that have tarnished the Sonos experience for so many. That said, I do have beef with parts of the interface. For instance, I can’t adjust the soundbar’s bass or height levels from the app’s “now playing” screen. Instead, I have to toggle over to my devices, tap on the Arc Ultra, and dive into its audio settings from there. It’s a small annoyance, but it was a consistent one whenever I wanted a little more bass or a little less height. There’s no shortage of soundbars trying to compete with a package as complete as the Sonos Arc Ultra, but we’re going to touch on the few that actually can. First, naturally is the Sonos Arc. There’s a bunch of Arc owners out there right now mulling whether to make the move to replace their bar with the Arc Ultra. As I’ve said, the Arc Ultra is a significant improvement over the Arc when it comes to sound quality. With that in mind, the Arc still gets you pretty darn close performance-wise. As an Arc owner myself, I would lean towards waiting for a discount (of which there are few in the Sonos world) to seal the deal on the upgrade. If you’re new to the Sonos world and trying to pick between the two, however, it’s worth it to spend the extra cash to get the better bar. The bar best equipped to match (or, in some circumstances, eclipse) the Arc Ultra is Samsung’s HW-Q990D. It’s more expensive (though it goes on sale often), but Samsung’s flagship has its own wireless rear speakers and subwoofer. The Arc Ultra’s bass output and wide soundstage are both impressive, but they won’t be able to match the output of the real deal like the HW-Q990D can. You can, of course, invest in Sonos speakers like the Era 100 or 300 and Sonos Sub for your bass, but adding those pieces to the puzzle more than doubles the cost of an Ultra. By those metrics, the HW-Q990D represents a better value while still adding cinematic sound to your home.Were the Cowboys Right About Luke Schoonmaker?
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MICHELLE Keegan and Mark Wright took their secret pregnancy picture in November. Pals said the couple took the snap during a winter break to Majorca, which they count as a second home. Michelle , 37, announced she was expecting her first child with Mark , 37, this evening. A pal added: “Michelle and Mark went on a winter sun break in early November and chose to take the photograph there. “It was taken on an empty beach by a friend when they knew no one would spot them. “Majorca is like a second home to them so it felt special for them to take that photograph there. READ MORE ON MICHELLE “The lighting and the setting was just perfect, it was a beautiful moment.” Pals told The Sun tonight how Fool You Once actress Michelle and Heart DJ Mark were “thrilled” about their baby news. One said: “Michelle and Mark kept their pregnancy quiet for a long time because they wanted to enjoy every second. “Starting a family has been something they have wanted to do for a long time. Most read in Celebrity “They are both in amazing places in their careers and their family home in Essex is all completed. “The timing could not have been more perfect." Michelle and Mark's friends inundated them with messages after their Instagram post went live on social media. Mark’s best friend James Argent commented: “I love you and I’m so happy for you both. “You’re going to be amazing parents. I can’t wait to be an Uncle.” Kelly Brook added: “This is amazing news,” while Helen Flanagan wrote: “So happy for you both.” Their happy baby news comes after Michelle hit back at “sexist” questions about when they would start a family. Earlier this year, Michelle said: “It’s horrible. People don’t know if we’re trying. They don’t know the background of what’s happening. “In this day and age, you shouldn’t be asking questions like that. I’m asked purely because I’m a woman. “But I’m immune to it now – it’s like a reaction, and as soon as I hear it I brush it off as it’s no one else’s business.” Michelle and Mark first met backstage at The X Factor in 2011 before subsequently bumping into each other at numerous other events after. A year later, former Towie star Mark asked Michelle out on a date and in 2015 they married at St Mary’s Church in Bury St Edmunds. Over the years the pair have fielded questions about having children – but have made no secret about wanting a large family. Back in 2018, Michelle told Women’s Health: “I’ve always been broody. I love kids, and I want four, so hopefully in the near future.” READ MORE SUN STORIES A year later, Mark told The Sun: “We say we’re going to try [for a baby] every year but something comes up with work. “So it’ll be Michelle filming in South Africa and then I got the job in Los Angeles – so we think, right, we’ll try next year.”
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