New York Hustlers Finalize Major Trades: Major League Pickleball (MLP) announced two significant trades on Tuesday afternoon, both involving the New York Hustlers. The moves bring Lingwei Kong and Stephen Madonia to New York while sending Danna Funaro to the Bay Area Breakers and Juan Benitez to the California Black Bears.
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Trade Breakdown
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Trade 1:
- Bay Area Breakers receive: Danna Funaro
- New York Hustlers receive: Lingwei Kong and cash considerations
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Trade 2:
- California Black Bears receive: Juan Benitez
- New York Hustlers receive: Stephen Madonia and cash considerations
Updated Team Rosters After the Trades
Following the trades, the rosters for the three involved teams are as follows:
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New York Hustlers (Premier Level):
- Zane Ford, Donald Young, Stephen Madonia, Helena Spiridis, Dominique Schaefer, Lingwei Kong
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Bay Area Breakers (Challenger Level):
- Eric Roddy, Wyatt Stone, Allyce Jones, Danna Funaro
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California Black Bears (Challenger Level):
- Rafa Hewett, Juan Benitez, Lina Padegimaite, Layne Sleeth
Impact of the Moves
The New York Hustlers add Lingwei Kong and Stephen Madonia, strengthening their depth as they aim for a strong Premier Level season. The Bay Area Breakers gain Danna Funaro, providing additional versatility and experience to their Challenger Level squad.
Meanwhile, the California Black Bears acquire Juan Benitez, adding a powerful presence to their team. As MLP teams continue to fine-tune their rosters, these moves could have a major impact on team chemistry and future performances in the league.
News in Brief: New York Hustlers Finalize Major Trades
Major League Pickleball announced two trades on Tuesday, with the New York Hustlers acquiring Lingwei Kong and Stephen Madonia while sending Danna Funaro to the Bay Area Breakers and Juan Benitez to the California Black Bears. The moves reshape team rosters and set the stage for an exciting MLP season.
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