Basketball plays a big role in Israel, but the country has yet to produce its own NBA star. Israelis are hoping that changes soon, and they're resting those hopes on the shoulders of 19-year-old Deni Avdija, a wing who's averaging 4 points per game in Euroleague. Avdija is entering the 2020 NBA Draft with the potential to be a top 5 overall pick -- the highest ever from the basketball-loving nation.
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.
