Sports Power Moves: Key Updates from NBA Squads to Tennis Coaching Changes

The sports world sees significant moves with the ITF allowing off-court tennis coaching, Aaron Gordon securing a $133M Nuggets extension, and 125 international players featuring in NBA squads. In tennis, Sofia Kenin causes an upset while Iga Swiatek returns for the Billie Jean King Cup. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani drives Dodgers' World Series hopes.

In recent sports headlines, Taylor Fritz, world number six in tennis, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the ITF's decision to permit off-court coaching starting in 2025. According to Fritz, this change could potentially undermine the strategic and psychological aspects of the game, as announced during the ITF's annual general meeting.

On the basketball front, the Denver Nuggets have secured their frontcourt with a four-year, $133 million extension deal for Aaron Gordon. His agents disclosed that Gordon, 29, has accepted his player option for the 2025-26 season, with the agreement extending his stay with the Nuggets until 2028-29, featuring a trade kicker.

The NBA continues its trend of international representation with 125 foreign players lined up for the 2024-25 season opener. Each of the 30 teams boasts at least one international player, marking the fourth consecutive year with such a high level of global participation.

(With inputs from agencies.)