Although this was a less splashy free-agency period for the Sky, Wade expressed confidence in the Sky’s acquisitions based on their fit centered around Copper’s strengths.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sky/ct-chicago-sky-james-wade-kahleah-copper-20230210-acfwu6lvdffjrkftp7hvqabq44-story.html

The hot stove is a part of the entertainment package — just as free-agency frenzies and trade speculation are for the NFL and NBA.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2023-12-04/shohei-ohtani-free-agency-secrecy-mlb-dodgers-angels-giants

There simply isn’t enough time for everything to come together, especially with Carr knowing he’ll have a full month before the free-agency market opens to explore options if/when he’s cut.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/02/08/despite-saints-visit-signs-still-point-toward-derek-carr-being-cut/