With the first quarter of the NBA season over, SI takes a look at who may be on the path to an NBA All-Star nod. While LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are obvious choices, SI’s Robin Lundberg gives an unsuspecting name, Spencer Dinwiddie. Dinwiddie has been leading the Brooklyn Nets in the absence of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant while averaging nearly 21 points and six assists. More importantly, the Nets have been winning.
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.
