The Lakers are reportedly finalizing a deal to sign JR Smith for the rest of the season. Smith has been out of the NBA since July 2019, when the Cavaliers waived him. The shooting guard has familiarity with Lakers star LeBron James, as the two played together for three seasons and won a Championship together with the Cavaliers in 2016. Rosters for the NBA restart must be turned in to the league office by Wednesday.
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.
