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Looking ahead to the upcoming NBA season, there are plenty of storylines in place for an exciting year of basketball. However, the Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers have decided to shake things up even more with a deal that involves three time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell going to the Cavaliers. The deal follows the departure of former Jazz center Rudy Gobert and finalizes the Jazz’ pivot to rebuilding. Specifications of the package being exchanged for Mitchell include forward Lauri Markkanen, guard Collin Sexton, rookie guard Ochai Agbaji and three unprotected first-round picks for 2025, 2027 and 2029. These picks are also backed by two pick swaps for 2026 and 2028. As a result, the Jazz now have 13 first-round picks through 2029 while also bringing on board two rookies selected in this ...

Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos have officially agreed on a five-year extension, meaning that fans will see the quarterback spend the next seven years with the team. The deal was confirmed to The Athletic and notes that the $245 million USD contract extension also includes $165 million USD guaranteed. Back in March, Wilson traded by the Seattle Seahawks, a team he has spent his first 10 seasons in the NFL with. From the moment Wilson arrived in Denver, GM George Paton has insisted on signing a long-term extension with Wilson. When it comes down to the guaranteed money, Wilson’s contract now marks the third-most lucrative contract in the NFL. ESPN received a quote from Paton at the press conference surrounding Wilson’s extension stating, “We did feel pressure, it came down to the wire...