Aug 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa (97) watches from the sidelines in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
The San Francisco 49ers may look to make a blockbuster trade after losing superstar defensive end Nick Bosa for the season with a torn ACL.

San Francisco’s star defensive end left Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals with a knee injury in the first quarter and did not return. On Monday, the 49ers learned that Nick Bosa suffered a torn ACL and will miss the rest of the year.

This injury comes five years after Bosa tore his ACL in a Week 2, 2020, game against the New York Jets. Bosa was coming off a tremendous rookie year in which he logged nine sacks and won DROY honors, leading the 49ers to a Super Bowl 54 appearance.

With Bosa done for the season, Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard explored potential trade targets for the 3-0 49ers. Kawakami examined possible trade offers for Cincinnati Bengals superstar edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.

“2026 first- and third-round picks and a 2027 second-rounder if Hendrickson plays 60% or more of the 49ers’ remaining defensive snaps this season and the 49ers get to the playoffs and he re-signs with the 49ers.”

Kawakami also floated Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett and several former 49ers standouts, including Arik Armstead:

“The 49ers would probably like to talk to the Raiders about Maxx Crosby and the Browns about Myles Garrett, but those guys won’t be traded anytime soon. And the 49ers could theoretically check in on some old friends who are on shaky teams: the Saints’ Chase Young, the Jaguars’ Arik Armstead, and the Falcons’ Leonard Floyd, who was released by the 49ers in their salary offload last March.”

San Francisco is no stranger to blockbuster in-season trades under GM John Lynch, who made splashes for wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (2019), Christian McCaffrey (2022) and Chase Young (2023).

49ers Should Add Another Stud Pass Rusher With Nick Bosa Out

Nick Bosa (Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images)
It’s anybody’s guess how long the 49ers’ championship window will stay open for, but key players like George Kittle (32), Trent Williams (37) and Christian McCaffrey (29) aren’t getting any younger.

San Francisco lacked dynamic edge rushers to complement Nick Bosa last year, hence the first-round pick of Mykel Williams and blockbuster trade for Bryce Huff. The 49ers are 3-0 despite a rash of injuries, and they look every bit like a contender in a wide-open NFC.

Lynch definitely should make a trade for another pass rusher. There’s no guarantee he’ll get a player of Hendrickson’s caliber, but it doesn’t hurt to at least see what the Bengals’ asking price would be.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.