Mike Evans’ reason for leaving Buccaneers has been revealed
Mike Evans is going with the most classic line possible to explain his break-up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: “It’s not you, it’s me.”
The longtime Buccaneers wide receiver made the stunning decision on Monday to leave the only team he’s ever played for. Evans signed a three-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers in free agency that could earn him up to $60.4 million.
The 32-year-old wideout wanted the Buccaneers organization and its fans to know that the decision wasn’t due to any rift with the team.
Evans, through his agent Deryk Gilmore, made a statement noting that the decision “was never about the money.” The team “would have loved for Mike to finish his career in Tampa,” which would have made the surefire Hall of Famer the fourth Buccaneers lifer to “walk into Canton representing the organization.”
“Mike Evans’ decision to leave Tampa was never about money,” the statement read, via ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
“The Buccaneers were extremely aggressive in their pursuit and presented a very strong offer, demonstrating how much they value him and everything he has meant to the franchise. In the end, this decision simply came down to Mike wanting a new challenge and a fresh opportunity while he still feels he has a great deal left to give the game.
Evans had no shortage of suitors for his services. The 6-time Pro Bowler reportedly had at least three other teams trying to poach him away from Tampa Bay. But the allure of being a featured player in 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense won out in the end.
Notable update surfaces about Alvin Kamara’s future
Alvin Kamara may be on his last legs in New Orleans in light of recent developments.
There are now questions around the league about whether the New Orleans Saints running back Kamara will be moving on from New Orleans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Monday. Schefter notes that teams are now wondering if the Saints will be willing to trade Kamara.
This news comes in the wake of a major development in the New Orleans backfield. Earlier in the day on Monday, the Saints agreed to sign former first-round pick Travis Etienne to a sizable multi-year deal in free agency.
The five-time Pro Bowler Kamara, 30, has been with the Saints ever since they selected him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft (No. 67 overall). But Kamara’s production has really tailed off in recent seasons, and he only managed a meager 471 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown over 11 total appearances last season.
Meanwhile, Etienne’s value is trending in the opposite direction. For the Jacksonville Jaguars last season, Etienne rushed for 1,107 yards and seven touchdowns while playing in all 17 games. He is also several years younger than Kamara at 27 and may be in line for a starting role with the Saints given the big money that he is getting from them.
Kamara is entering the final season of his contract with New Orleans at a total cap hit of $10.5 million (after the two sides agreed on a restructured deal earlier this month). But trade rumors have dogged Kamara for years now (including last season), and he could be inching closer to a departure from the Saints after the arrival of Etienne in free agency.
Cardinals sign their potential replacement for Kyler Murray
The Arizona Cardinals may be going with a one-year bridge option in the wake of Kyler Murray’s impending departure from the team.
Arizona has agreed to terms on a free agent deal with veteran quarterback Gardner Minshew, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Monday. Minshew is getting a one-year, $8 million deal from the Cardinals, Schefter adds.
The seven-year NFL veteran Minshew, 29, spent last season backing up Patrick Mahomes on the Kansas City Chiefs. After Mahomes went down with a torn ACL in Week 15, Minshew briefly became the Chiefs’ starter but ended up suffering a season-ending leg injury of his own in Week 16.
As for the Cardinals, they recently informed the two-time Pro Bowler Murray that they intend to release him after seven seasons together. Now the only QBs left on the Cardinals depth chart are Jacoby Brissett and Kedon Slovis (though the team was recently linked to a different veteran signal-caller).
Brissett started 12 games for Arizona last season but went a horrid 1-11 over that span. Minshew, who has 47 career starts to his name, will be making far more than both Brissett ($5.4 million) and just about every other backup QB in the league next season. That may indicate that the Cardinals see Minshew as a potential starter in 2026.
Arizona does hold the No. 3 overall pick in next month’s draft as well as two other picks in the top 65. But if they want to use those picks on a different position of need instead, the former Pro Bowler Minshew will be around as a realistic (though fairly underwhelming) starting QB option for the Cardinals in Week 1.
Major update emerges about LeBron James-Warriors links
You can safely cross one team off LeBron James’ list for this summer.
The Los Angeles Lakers star forward James is “not interested” in playing for the Golden State Warriors next season, Ashish Mathur of Lakers Daily reported on Monday. Mathur notes that the Warriors were anticipated to pursue James in the summer and that Steph Curry and Draymond Green were even expected to help recruit him.
Now 41 years old, James will be an unrestricted free agent in the summer. He could opt to retire after this season but is widely expected instead to return for a grand farewell tour in the 2026-27 NBA campaign.
James is friends with both Curry and Green and even shares an agent (Rich Paul of Klutch Sports) with the latter. But he also has a strong individual rivalry with the Warriors, having faced them in four straight NBA Finals from 2015-18 (losing in three of them).
Interestingly enough, Golden State seriously pursued James at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. But that potential trade was reportedly blocked by James’ agent Paul for a notable reason.
Earlier this year, the Warriors were one of four teams named in connection with James for his expected 24th career season in 2026-27. But now it sounds like that list for James has been narrowed down to just three teams instead.
Patriots are being linked to 1 standout receiver
The New England Patriots appear to be eyeing one specific offensive upgrade.
New England has “checked in on and showed interest in” receiver Romeo Doubs, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reported on Monday. Daniels notes that the Patriots continue to explore the free agent market for wide receivers.
Doubs, 25, has spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Green Bay Packers and is coming off a solid showing in 2025. He caught 85 passes for 724 yards and six touchdowns over 16 games and is now hitting free agency for the first time after his rookie contract expired and he failed to agree on a new deal with the Packers.
Meanwhile, the Patriots need extra help at receiver in the midst of Stefon Diggs’ imminent release. Several other top WR targets are also now off the board in free agency, including Mike Evans, Alec Pierce, and Rashid Shaheed.
After making Super Bowl LX this past season, New England is mostly keeping quiet on Day 1 of NFL free agency. Their only signing agreements thus far have been with defensive end Dre’Mont Jones and fullback Reggie Gilliam (both of whom are receiving three-year deals from the Patriots).
Doubs is not quite WR1 material but could provide New England with the best bang for their buck at this point of free agency. That said, the Patriots could also decide to pursue a much more intriguing receiver target on the trade market instead.
Darius Acuff Jr. joins Anthony Davis in exclusive SEC history
The upcoming 2026 NBA Draft class includes potential top picks such as Kansas’ Darryn Peterson, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa and Duke’s Cameron Boozer.
However, Arkansas star guard Darius Acuff Jr. is making a name for himself to enter that conversation.
Now, Acuff even joined an exclusive club with former Kentucky star Anthony Davis and ex-Alabama star Brandon Miller as the only SEC players to win Freshman of the Year and SEC Player of the Year based on the coaches’ votes.
Darius Acuff Jr. joins Anthony Davis and Brandon Miller as the only SEC players to win BOTH Freshman of the Year and SEC Player of the Year as voted on by SEC coaches 👏 pic.twitter.com/rWPJUU3h96
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) March 9, 2026
Acuff has taken college basketball by storm, even recording a feat that only Kobe Bryant did in the NBA or Division 1 when the Arkansas star scored 49 points in the win over Alabama.
Acuff is averaging 22.2 points with 6.4 assists on 49 percent from the field. He also has scored double digits in every game this season while recording 20 or more in 10 of the last 11 games going into the SEC Tournament.
Arkansas is the No. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament, and the Razorbacks will play one of Texas A&M, South Carolina or Oklahoma on Thursday.
And, if Acuff can go on a Kemba Walker-esque March Madness, he could make his way into the top-five conversation in the upcoming NBA Draft.
Seahawks bring back key player on $51 million deal in free agency
The Seattle Seahawks saw some huge departures on the first day of free agency.
One early loss was Kenneth Walker, who agreed to go sign with the Kansas City Chiefs. Then, safety Cobe Bryant agreed to terms with the Chicago Bears, and linebacker Boye Mafe agreed to go to the Cincinnati Bengals.
But, the Seahawks did get good news on the free agency front with wide receiver/returner Rashid Shaheed agreeing to a three-year deal worth $51 million.
The #Seahawks are signing their own free agent WR Rashid Shaheed, per me and @TomPelissero, as he returns to the team he won the Super Bowl with.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2026
It’s a 3-year, $51M deal for done by Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. pic.twitter.com/mwpsGsKvGy
The Seahawks traded a 2026 fourth and fifth-round pick to the New Orleans Saints for Shaheed in November, and he became a huge piece of the puzzle.
Shaheed had 59 receptions for 687 yards with two scores in Seattle. He had a career high in catches, his second-most receiving yards of his career, and a career-high in targets (92), despite playing just nine games in the regular season for Seattle.
Shaheed also had a punt and kickoff return for a touchdown, and he started the Divisional Round match against the San Francisco 49ers with a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
Shaheed was undrafted out of Weber State but played his entire career with New Orleans before being traded.
Niw, Shaheed gets a massive payday, and it includes $34.7 million guaranteed.
Tarik Skubal makes World Baseball Classic decision
Detroit Tigers’ star pitcher Tarik Skubal made just one start for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic.
Skubal started on March 7 in Team USA’s 9-1 win over Great Britain. However, Skubal thought long and hard about making another start, although the decision came on Monday that he would head back to the Tigers’ camp after the game against Mexico.
Tarik Skubal will leave after tonight’s game and return to Tigers camp in Lakeland, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said. DeRosa said Skubal will not pitch again in the WBC
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 9, 2026
Skubal was initially slated to make just one start before the tournament began. Skubal then said he was thinking of making another start, although he admitted it was “one of the toughest decisions” he had to make throughout his career.
Skubal threw three innings, giving up two hits and one run, which came via a Nate Eaton solo home run in the first batter of the game.
Skubal is entering a contract year, and he is set to earn a whopping $32 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration case. And, the Tigers are hoping for another Cy Young season as they aim for a World Series run, so preserving Skubal’s health is the focus for both sides.
Team USA already had wins over Brazil and Great Britain entering Monday’s game.
Fortunately for Team USA, they still have star pitchers such as Paul Skenes and Logan Webb, with Skenes making the start on Monday against Mexico.
Commanders agree to $129.5 million guaranteed in deals with two players
The first day of the NFL free agency negotiation period was extremely busy.
Plenty of massive contracts were agreed to, although they can’t be signed until the new league year begins on Wednesday. On Monday afternoon, the Washington Commanders got into the action in a big way.
First, the Commanders gave a two-year extension to offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil, paying him a total of $61.5M in guaranteed money.
Commanders Pro Bowl Lt Laremy Tunsil reached agreement on a 2-year, $60.2M contract extension with Washington, per his business manager Laolu Sanni of Divine Tree.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2026
There are $61.5M in guarantees, including the biggest signing bonus for an offensive lineman at $32.5M. Tunsil was… pic.twitter.com/u3ij9pVjUB
Then, the Commanders agreed to terms on a deal for former Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers pass rusher Odafe Oweh. The deal is four years, $100 million, with a total of $68 million guaranteed.
Former Chargers DE Odafe Oweh reached agreement today on a four-year, $100 million deal including $68 million guaranteed with the Washington Commanders, per @DavidMulugheta and Andre Odom of Athletes First. pic.twitter.com/QN3N2a0Jri
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2026
Oweh, the Ravens’ first-round pick in 2021, was traded to the Chargers in the 2025 season. Oweh played in 12 regular-season games for LA, totaling 7.5 sacks.
Last March, the Commanders acquired Tunsil in a trade with the Houston Texans, and they now keep the talented offensive lineman in town for at least a couple more seasons.
According to Over The Cap, the Commanders had just under $87 million in cap space entering free agency, so they have been aggressive on Day 1 already.
NBA announces news about Hawks’ controversial promotion
The Atlanta Hawks’ controversial Magic City night is no longer going to take place.
On Monday, the NBA decided to cancel the promotion that was set for March 16 against the Orlando Magic.
The event was set to honor Atlanta’s Magic City strip club, and it was going to feature music, merchandise, and the strip club’s iconic lemon pepper wings
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement on the decision to cancel the promotion, citing “significant concerns from a broad array of league stakeholders.”
“While we appreciate the team’s perspective and their desire to move forward, we have heard significant concerns from a broad array of league stakeholders, including fans, partners and employees. I believe canceling this promotion is the right decision for the broader NBA community,” Silver wrote as part of the statement.
The following has been released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/jzbUW8t73Y
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) March 9, 2026
Shortly after the NBa’s decision, the Hawks released a statement.
— Atlanta HaWWWWWWks (@ATLHawks) March 9, 2026
San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet pushed back regarding the initial idea, saying it would “reflect poorly” on the NBA if there wasn’t a protest. Kornet also said that other players had expressed their frustrations about the promotional event.
Former Hawks star Al Horford agreed with Kornet, writing “Well said Luke” in response to Kornet’s long message asking for the event to be canceled.
Now, the NBA is canceling the event amid all of the pushback.
Jaguars consider trade offers for standout wide receiver
The Jacksonville Jaguars may be ready to part ways with a wide receiver who not long ago was considered a future star.
The Jaguars are entertaining offers for wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., according to Connor Hughes of SNY. Jacksonville was resistant to trading Thomas at the deadline last year, but are now willing to at least listen to offers.
SOURCES: The #Jaguars are entertaining offers for WR Brian Thomas, @snytv has learned.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 9, 2026
Both the #Jets & #Giants explored Thomas at the traded deadline last year, but Jacksonville wasn't willing to do any deal.
That stance has changed.
Thomas had a down 2025 (48 catches, 707… pic.twitter.com/VwpsvjdG0E
Thomas appeared to be on the fast track to stardom in 2024, when he tallied 87 catches for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie. His second year was less successful, and his numbers fell to 48 catches for 707 yards and two scores. He struggled to gain a rapport with Trevor Lawrence, and the Jaguars brought in Jakobi Meyers to essentially usurp him on the depth chart.
It might seem premature to give up on a talent like Thomas this quickly, but the Jaguars clearly think he is at least expendable. It remains to be seen what the asking price is, though this is not the first time we have heard about a potential trade.
Both the New York Jets and New York Giants had previous interest in Thomas. They may both come back to check in on him again now.
Tua Tagovailoa signs 1-year deal with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have landed their top quarterback target.
Tua Tagovailoa is signing a one-year deal with the Falcons, according to multiple reports. The move comes on the same day the Miami Dolphins formally decided to move on from the quarterback.
The Falcons targeted Tagovailoa and got him quickly. They need insurance due to Michael Penix Jr.’s torn ACL, even though Penix hopes to be ready for the start of the season. Atlanta wanted to add competition for Penix anyway, and Tagovailoa clearly feels he will at least get the chance to win the starting job at some point.
For Tagovailoa, he gets the opportunity to rebuild his career under a respected offensive coach in Kevin Stefanski. If he can flash some of what once made him a first-round pick, he might be in line for a bigger deal a year from now.
Tagovailoa threw for 4,624 yards in 2023, but injuries and poor play have tanked his stock since. He played 14 games last season and threw for 2,660 yards with 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, and had lost his starting job with Miami by the end of the season.
Mike Evans is leaving the Buccaneers
Wide receiver Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after 12 seasons.
Evans has agreed to a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, according to multiple reports. The decision came despite the Buccaneers making a strong effort to keep him.
In a statement, Evans’ agent Deryk Gilmore admitted the Buccaneers made a strong offer and said his decision to leave was not a reflection of his feelings toward the organization. Instead, the veteran receiver simply wanted a new challenge at this stage of his career.
“At this stage of his career, Mike’s goals remain the same as they have always been — to compete for another Super Bowl, to play in an offensive system that challenges defenses, and to be in an environment where he can continue to push himself and contribute at the highest level,” the statement read. “In the end, this decision simply came down to Mike wanting a new challenge and a fresh opportunity while he still feels he has a great deal left to give the game.”
Few believed Evans would ever leave Tampa, but the time was right for him to do so. He departs as one of the most accomplished players in Bucs history, with 13,052 receiving yards and 108 touchdowns to his name. He was also part of the team’s Super Bowl championship in 2020.
Evans reportedly valued a chance to play for a contending team with a significant role and a high-quality offensive staff. He will find that with the 49ers. The Niners went 12-5, reached the NFC Divisional round, and have a big hole in their wide receiver room with Brandon Aiyuk departing and Jauan Jennings likely to follow him. Add in Kyle Shanahan as head coach and Evans seems to have landed in the ideal situation.
Travis Etienne signs $52 million contract with new team
Travis Etienne is heading back home after four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Etienne is signing a four-year, $52 million contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to multiple reports. While Etienne had interest from elsewhere, he prioritized the Saints in order to return to his home state of Louisiana.
Saints are giving Travis Etienne a 4-year, $52M deal, per source. https://t.co/aREXhLavow
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2026
The Saints get younger and more dynamic with Etienne, who is coming off a resurgent season with the Jaguars. He ran for 1,107 yards and scored seven rushing touchdowns for Jacksonville as the franchise returned to the postseason. He should have a big role alongside quarterback Tyler Shough in trying to get the Saints back there for the first time since 2020.
The addition of Etienne also calls into question Alvin Kamara’s future with the Saints. He did not want to leave before the trade deadline, but Etienne seems likely to be slotted into a big role in the New Orleans offense that would probably eat into Kamara’s touches.
The Saints have finished last in the NFC South in back-to-back seasons. They did show signs of life in 2025 by going 6-11 under first-year head coach Kellen Moore.
Breece Hall takes shot at Jets’ spending
New York Jets running back Breece Hall has taken note of the team’s spending on the first day of legal tampering in free agency.
The Jets used the franchise tag on Hall after the two sides failed to agree to a long-term contract. That did not stop the organization from spending big to start free agency, as the team traded for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and signed edge rushers Joseph Ossai and Kingsley Enagbare and linebacker Damario Davis to contracts. Fitzpatrick was signed to a $40 million extension, while the other three players signed for a combined $68 million.
That left Hall wondering when he might see some of that money.
“Damn we sure got a lot of money in Florham Park all these contracts dudes signing,” Hall wrote on X.
Damn we sure got a lot of money in Florham Park all these contracts dudes signing🤣🤣🤣
— Breece Hall (@BreeceH) March 9, 2026
Hall is not upset that the Jets are spending money. He just wants to know why they were not willing to spend it on him. He did not seem particularly thrilled to get the franchise tag, which would pay him roughly $14.3 million. The fact that another back got $15 million a year on a long-term contract on the open market probably does not make him feel any better, either.
Hall totaled 1,415 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns last season. He was the subject of trade rumors during the campaign, and one has to wonder if he even has a long-term future with the Jets at this point.
Malik Willis lands $67.5 million contract in free agency
Quarterback Malik Willis has landed his starting job in free agency to go along with a hefty new contract.
Willis is signing with the Miami Dolphins as a free agent, according to multiple reports. He is getting a three-year deal worth $67.5 million, with $45 million of that guaranteed.
Sources: The #Dolphins are signing #Packers QB Malik Willis, as a new QB has landed in Miami.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2026
He gets a 3-year, $67.5M deal with $45M fully guaranteed in a contract negotiated by @DavidMulugheta of @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/bhIpxV3UrK
Willis joins the Dolphins on the same day they released Tua Tagovailoa and should slot in as the team’s new starter. This was an expected outcome, as Willis was seen as a good option by multiple quarterback-needy teams. The Dolphins always appeared to be the most logical landing spot, as former Green Bay defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is Miami’s new head coach. New Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan was also hired away from the Packers, where Willis spent the last two seasons.
Despite his inexperience as a starter, Willis flashed enough to convince teams he is worth a shot. In two seasons with Green Bay, he threw for 972 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions, and went 2-1 as a starter in place of Jordan Love.
Willis’ deal will pay him an average of $22.5 million per season. That is a lot less than what some rumors suggested he would be able to earn on the open market.
Kenneth Walker leaves Seahawks to join AFC team
Reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker is leaving the Seattle Seahawks to join another championship-winning organization.
Walker is signing a three-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to multiple reports. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that the deal could be worth as much as $45 million.
It’s a three-year deal worth up to $45 million for Kenneth Walker III, who becomes the highest-paid free agent deal for a running back in nfl history. https://t.co/a9vasdqT67
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 9, 2026
The Chiefs are clearly trying to retool their offense, and Walker will be an enormous part of doing so. He should become their unquestioned No. 1 back and provide some consistency in a rushing attack that has struggled for consistency in recent years. The eventual presence of Patrick Mahomes will also be good for him, as defenses will have to watch for both the mobile quarterback and Walker.
Walker rushed for 1,027 yards last season, the second time in his career he topped the 1,000-yard mark. His real coming out party was during the playoffs, when he ran for 313 yards and four touchdowns in three games. The Seahawks opted against using the franchise tag on him, which would have allowed them to keep Walker for at least one more season.
The Seahawks will miss Walker, but already split his carries with Zach Charbonnet, who should immediately become the team’s clear No. 1 option. Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL during the playoffs, however, so Seattle will probably have to bring in a reliable option for next season.
Tua Tagovailoa is being strongly linked to an NFC team
One team has emerged as a clear favorite to sign Tua Tagovailoa following the quarterback’s release from the Miami Dolphins.
The Atlanta Falcons are being heavily linked to Tagovailoa, according to multiple reports. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that Tagovailoa is being viewed as an insurance policy for the team while Michael Penix Jr. recovers from a torn ACL.
Lefties unite? The #Falcons are making a strong early push to sign former #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, sources tell The Insiders.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 9, 2026
With Michael Penix recovering from a torn ACL, Atlanta is making a move for an economic contingency plan and competition at the position. pic.twitter.com/ZOOuePeCIy
The Falcons would be able to sign Tagovailoa for a minimum salary because the Dolphins will still be paying off the remainder of his contract.
For Atlanta, Tagovailoa appears to be a low-cost safety net to compete with Penix and allow the Falcons not to rush him back. While there may be other suitors, Tagovailoa was linked to the Falcons almost immediately, and they would appear to be heavy favorites to land him.
Tagovailoa has been linked to other teams as well. With Atlanta, however, he would be able to work with a well-respected offensive coach in Kevin Stefanski who might be able to help his career get back on track.
Tagovailoa lost his starting job in Miami last season after throwing 20 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 14 starts.
Victor Wembanyama’s casual admission will demoralize Spurs rivals
Victor Wembanyama admitted that he just wings it sometimes.
Following Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, the San Antonio Spurs star big man was asked to explain a couple of his ridiculous shots in the contest, including the one where he made a tough one-handed shot in the third quarter.
“Yeah, I wasn’t expecting to palm the ball on the one-hand shot, but it’s just, I’m just freestyling sometimes,” Wembanyama said.
"I'm just freestyling sometimes."
— NBA (@NBA) March 9, 2026
Wemby on his insane buckets 👽 https://t.co/0bq0NJ1Y1n pic.twitter.com/BLtHJoQqhz
Wembanyama surely works hard on his craft and tries to improve his game in practice. But hearing him say that he experiments with his shots in live competition makes his existence as a basketball player feel even more surreal.
There are just not many answers to a 7-foot-4 player who can do everything on both sides of the court and has the audacity to make moves on the fly.
Against the Rockets, the 22-year-old Wembanyama dropped 29 points on 9/13 shooting with 8 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 steals and an assist to help San Antonio score a 145-120 win.
With their win, the Spurs improved to 47-17 and stretched their winning streak to four games, which they will carry into Tuesday’s home meeting with the Boston Celtics.
Packers trade Rashan Gary to NFC team
The Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to another trade involving a defensive player.
Several months after the Packers shook the football world by acquiring superstar pass rusher Micah Parsons from the Cowboys, the two teams have agreed to a new trade that sends defensive tackle Rashan Gary from Green Bay to Dallas.
The trade was reported on Monday byAdam Schefter of ESPN, who later specified that Green Bay is getting a 2027 fourth-rounder in return.
Gary grabbed attention on Friday when he posted—and later deleted—a farewell message for Green Bay.
As it turned out, that post spoke the truth about Gary’s offseason fate, as he is now set to join former Green Bay teammate and veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clark in Arlington. Clark was part of the package that the Packers sent to Dallas in exchange for Parsons in 2025.
The 28-year-old Gary is under contract through the 2027 NFL season. He signed a 4-year, $96 million contract extension with Green Bay in 2023.
In 2024, he earned his first (and still only) Pro Bowl nod, racking up 7.5 sacks and 15 quarterback hits in 17 games. The following season, the Michigan Wolverines football product produced 7.5 sacks and 20 quarterback hits in 16 games.
It remains to be seen whether the Cowboys will follow up the trade with another move to shore up their stop unit, but there’s still the looming NFL free agency for them to make some noise in.
