While the Brooklyn Nets lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime Wednesday night, Kyrie Irving shined in his debut scoring 50 points to go along with 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 7 three-pointers and no turnovers. Irving is the first player in NBA history to hit all those marks in a single game. SI’s Robin Lundberg says it’s not what Kyrie did that was impressive, but how he did it.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
