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NBAJonathan Kuminga Bets on Himself, Signs Two-Year Deal With Timberwolves
Jonathan Kuminga officially signs a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, choosing a starting role and a short-term bet on himself over a longer deal with the Lakers.Free AgencyContractRoster Move
NHLDevils Bail Out Predators in Evangelista Trade While Rangers Snag Tolvanen on a Discount
The Nashville Predators traded RFA Luke Evangelista to the New Jersey Devils after a prolonged contract standoff, while the New York Rangers signed Eeli Tolvanen to a cheap one-year deal.TradeFree AgencyContract
NFLBears Cut Jedrick Wills Before He Even Plays a Snap
The Chicago Bears have released former first-round pick Jedrick Wills Jr., ending his comeback attempt before the 2026 season even begins.Roster MoveFree Agency
NFLPanthers Scoop Up Bobby Okereke After Giants' $9 Million Cap Dump
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with veteran linebacker Bobby Okereke, adding a tackling machine who was recently released by the New York Giants in a cap-saving move.Free AgencyRoster MoveAnalysis
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
MLBBlue Jays Scoop Up Michael Lorenzen After Disastrous Rockies Stint
The Toronto Blue Jays are signing veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen for the prorated league minimum after the Colorado Rockies released him following a brutal 115-inning stretch.Roster MoveFree AgencyAnalysis
NBAMiami Heat Add Nick Richards to Superteam Roster on One-Year Deal
The Miami Heat signed free agent center Nick Richards to a one-year deal, filling their 14th roster spot with frontcourt depth behind their newly acquired stars.Free AgencyRoster MoveBreaking News
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
NBAPelicans Plan to Dump Jordan Hawkins to Overpay Bennedict Mathurin
The New Orleans Pelicans are reportedly looking to shed Jordan Hawkins' $7 million salary to clear cap space for a questionable run at restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin.RumorFree AgencyRoster Move
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