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Raptors Rumors: Poeltl, Davis, Gafford, Bitadze, Sabonis, More

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The Raptors have signaled to potential trade partners that they’re interested in upgrading their frontcourt, but they’re not looking to part with current center Jakob Poeltl in a potential deal, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Poeltl, who signed an extension in the offseason and will become trade-eligible on January 7, has struggled to perform at his … [Read more...] about Raptors Rumors: Poeltl, Davis, Gafford, Bitadze, Sabonis, More

Braves To Sign Aaron Schunk To Minor League Deal

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The Braves will have infielder Aaron Schunk in camp as a non-roster invitee, reports Gabe Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. That indicates the CAA Sports client and the club have agreed to a minor league deal. Schunk, 28, changes organizations for the first time in his career. He was drafted by the Rockies in 2019, selected in the second round, and has been with that … [Read more...] about Braves To Sign Aaron Schunk To Minor League Deal

Franchise Tag Candidate: Kyle Pitts

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The Falcons have only used the franchise tag three times since the NFL introduced it in 1993. With tight end Kyle Pitts a pending free agent, he could become the fourth Falcon to receive the tag during the upcoming offseason. Pitts’ late-season surge has turned it into a possibility, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com says. Pitts entered the league with great fanfare as the fourth overall … [Read more...] about Franchise Tag Candidate: Kyle Pitts

NFC Notes: Jalen McMillan, Bryce Young, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers

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Buccaneers Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan made his return in Week 15 and was elated to play his first game of the season after he fractured three vertebrae in his neck during the preseason and was told by his doctor that he was lucky he wasn’t paralyzed. He recently spoke to the public for the first time since the August injury. “I mean, it was dark for me at first,” said … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jalen McMillan, Bryce Young, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers