Cade Cunningham, the Big 12 Player of the Year and projected No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft, has signed a multiyear deal with Nike. Industry sources say it’s the highest value shoe deal of this NBA draft class.
Guard Bryn Forbes, who was fourth among NBA players in 3-point shooting percentage (45.2%) this season, will become an unrestricted free agent after declining his player option with the Bucks, sources told ESPN.
On the opening day of free agency, the Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs have “swapped” goalies Frederik Andersen and Petr Mrazek, according to sources.
Amid backlash for the Canadiens’ pick of Logan Mailloux in the first round of the NHL draft, owner Geoff Molson apologized in a letter and said “actions will speak louder than our words.”
Wide receiver Randall Cobb expects to be traded by the Texans to the Packers, where he will reunite with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a source told ESPN.
Deshaun Watson has no restrictions on his activities at the Texans’ training camp despite the 22 active lawsuits against him, said the NFL; its investigation into the quarterback is ongoing.
A Patrick Mahomes 2017 Panini National Treasures 1-of-1, NFL shield, autographed card has sold for $4.3 million, the most ever paid for a football card and the fourth-largest sum fetched by a sports card all time.
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst is “confident” that Aaron Rodgers will be “all-in” for the 2021 season after the turbulent offseason created by the star QB’s unhappiness with the organization.