The Miami Heat are off to a hot start. The addition of Jimmy Butler in the offseason along with rookies Kendrick Nunn and Tyler Herro have boosted the team’s output. However, it’s the emergence of third-year player Bam Adebayo that has given the team the potential to push Erik Spoelstra’s squad to contending status in the East. SI’s Robin Lundberg explains why Adebayo is integral to the Heat’s efficiency.
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.
