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NBAClippers Let Bennedict Mathurin Walk for Nothing, Pelicans Pounce on Discount Deal
The LA Clippers withdrew Bennedict Mathurin's qualifying offer, allowing the 24-year-old to immediately sign a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.Free AgencyRoster MoveContract
NFLPackers Add Veteran TE Jonnu Smith in Late-August Roster Hedge
The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran tight end Jonnu Smith to a one-year deal, adding an insurance policy behind Tucker Kraft ahead of the regular season.Roster MoveFree AgencyContract
NBATimberwolves Build a Video Game Roster with Absurd Jonathan Kuminga Bargain
Jonathan Kuminga signs a two-year, $13 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, completing a stacked starting lineup alongside Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball.Free AgencyRoster MoveContract
NBABennedict Mathurin Secures the Bag and an Exit Strategy with the Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin is heading to the New Orleans Pelicans on a two-year, $16 million deal after his reps successfully navigated his exit from the Los Angeles Clippers.Free AgencyContractRoster Move
NBAWarriors Take a $3.9 Million Flyer on Georges Niang's 3-Point Stroke
Georges Niang is returning to the NBA on a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Golden State Warriors after missing the entire 2025-26 season with a foot injury.Free AgencyRoster MoveContract
NFLCommanders Panic-Sign DJ Humphries After Laremy Tunsil's $60 Million Triceps Tear
The Washington Commanders are signing veteran left tackle DJ Humphries to a one-year deal after star lineman Laremy Tunsil suffered a torn triceps in practice.InjuryRoster MoveContract
NBAKlay Thompson Leaves $9.8 Million on the Table to Escape Dallas for Miami
Klay Thompson agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, giving back $9.8 million to hit waivers and sign with the Miami Heat.Roster MoveContractFree Agency
NBADenver Nuggets Commit Highway Robbery, Sign DeMar DeRozan for $3.9 Million
Six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan has signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Denver Nuggets after being waived by the Sacramento Kings.Free AgencyContractRoster Move
NBADallas Mavericks Buy Out Klay Thompson, Sending Sharpshooter to Free Agency
The Dallas Mavericks have reached a buyout agreement with Klay Thompson, making the veteran guard an unrestricted free agent amid interest from the Miami Heat.Free AgencyRoster MoveContract
NBAJames Harden Secures $97 Million Bag to Stay in Cleveland
James Harden is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year, $97 million deal, complete with a player option and a trade kicker.ContractFree AgencyRoster Move
NFLVita Vea Cashes In While Texans and Eagles Suffer Brutal Preseason Injury Blows
Vita Vea secures a massive $30 million extension with the Buccaneers, while the Texans lose WR Jayden Higgins for the season and the Eagles sweat Jonathan Greenard's pectoral injury.Breaking NewsInjuryContract
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