When Chris Paul was sent to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Russell Westbrook trade, he was viewed as a fading star with an albatross contract sent away to NBA limbo. However, Paul and rising star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have the Thunder in position to make the postseason, which no one foresaw coming into the season. SI’s Robin Lundberg wonders if the Houston Rockets made a mistake trading Paul.
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.
