The Toronto Raptors may have won the NBA title thanks to Kawhi Leonard’s heroics. They’ve picked up right where they left off this season, sitting in a three-way tie for second place in the Eastern Conference with a 12-4 record. With the conference up for grabs, SI’s Robin Lundberg says there’s no reason the Raptors can’t compete with the East’s best this season.
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.
