
MLP Trades: New York acquires Kong, Madonia in deals with Breakers, Black Bears
Will Daughton
Mar 11, 2025 03:10 PM ET
Major League Pickleball announced two trades Tuesday afternoon, with both moves involving the New York Hustlers.
Here are the details:
- Trade 1
- Bay Area Breakers acquire Danna Funaro.
- New York Hustlers acquire Lingwei Kong and cash considerations.
- Trade 2
- California Black Bears acquire Juan Benitez.
- New York Hustlers acquire Stephen Madonia and cash considerations.
Here are the updated team rosters after Tuesday's moves:
- New York (Premier): Zane Ford, Donald Young, Stephen Madonia, Helena Spiridis, Dominique Schaefer, Lingwei Kong
- Bay Area Breakers (Challenger): Eric Roddy, Wyatt Stone, Allyce Jones, Danna Funaro
- California Black Bears (Challenger): Rafa Hewett, Juan Benitez, Lina Padegimaite, Layne Sleeth
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