Washington, DC

The Wizards declined the $11 million team option on Shamet's (calf) contract Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Shamet spent only one season with the Wizards, during which he averaged a career-low 7.1 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting only 33.8 percent from deep. The 27-year-old is a career 38.4 percent shooter from three-point range, and he will join the free agency market.

Wizards' Landry Shamet: Team option declined

Los Angeles, CA

John Gonzalez joins Hailey Sutton to discuss the outlook for the Lakers in JJ Redick's first season as head coach.

Lakers Outlook In JJ Redick's First Season As Head Coach

Charlotte, NC

The Hornets waived Bertans on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Bertans was acquired by the Hornets last season in a Feb. 8 trade with the Thunder. The 31-year-old appeared in 28 games for the club, during which he averaged 8.8 points,1.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists across 20.8 minutes per game. Bertans will now have a chance to sign elsewhere, potentially on a veteran's minimum deal.

Davis Bertans: Waived by Buzz City

John Gonzalez joins Hailey Sutton to share his expectations for Dalton Knecht in his Summer League debut.

Expectations For Dalton Knecht In Summer League Debut

Kentucky State

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Houston, TX

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Reed Sheppard has landed in Houston. The former Kentucky guard, drafted as the third pick in the NBA Draft last week, was formally introduced by the Rockets in a press conference this week in Houston. He signed a rookie scaled contract that will pay him approximately $45.8 million in the first four seasons. The contract is guaranteed for the first two seasons with team options on the third and fourth year of the deal.

Houston coach Ime Udoka says Reed Sheppard a ‘perfect match’ for Rockets

Cincinnati, OH

The Reds designated Jordan for assignment Friday. Jordan will be the odd man out in the Reds' flurry of roster moves Friday, giving up his spot on the 40-man roster to clear the way for Austin Wynns and Edwin Rios to join the MLB roster. Although Jordan owns a .842 OPS at Triple-A Louisville, he went just 1-for-10 in seven games with the Reds.

Reds' Levi Jordan: Booted from 40-man roster

Seattle, WA

Tolvanen inked a two-year, $6.95 million contract with the Kraken on Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Tolvanen had a career-best 41 points in 81 regular-season appearances with Seattle in 2023-24. The 25-year-old is slated to be a middle-six forward, but he will see plenty of power-play time, including with the first unit, next season.

Kraken's Eeli Tolvanen: Signs two-year deal

Minneapolis, MN

The Twins recalled Winder from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. Winder has spent all of this season in the minors after recovering from a shoulder issue, having posted a 4.78 ERA and 28:8 K:BB over 26.1 innings with St. Paul. He will give the Twins a bullpen arm capable of going multiple innings.

Twins' Josh Winder: Added to bullpen

Bronny James is about to begin his NBA journey, but no matter what he does in the league, he will always be associated with his legendary father, LeBron. That association was magnified when the Los Angeles Lakers, employer of LeBron James for the past six seasons, selected Bronny No. 55 overall in June's NBA Draft. James' agent, Rich Paul, reportedly attempted to steer other teams away from the 19-year-old prospect by telling them Bronny would opt to play in Australia if any team besides the Lakers picked him.

Where to watch Bronny James' Summer League debut: Lakers vs. Kings TV channel, time, live stream online

The Nationals recalled Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday. Saturday marks the fourth time this season that Lipscomb has been called up to the majors, as he takes the spot on the 26-man roster vacated by Nick Senzel, who was designated for assignment. Since being optioned to Rochester on June 24, Lipscomb went 15-for-38 with five doubles, three home runs and 12 RBI. He will start at third base and bat eighth in Saturday's game against the Cardinals, per Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com.

Nationals' Trey Lipscomb: Recalled by Washington

Castillo signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Wednesday. Castillo elected to become a free agent after he was pushed off the Twins' 40-man roster in June, and he will now return to the organization after exploring his options in the open market. The 30-year-old right-hander will report to Triple-A St. Paul, where he's put up a 2.50 ERA and 1.06 WHIP over 18 innings this season.

Twins' Diego Castillo: Re-signs with Twins

Orlando, FL

The Magic signed Queen to a two-way contract Thursday, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports. Queen will play on a two-way contract with Orlando for the second straight season. While the 27-year-old guard spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with the Magic's G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic, he averaged 2.9 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 11.8 minutes across his 14 regular-season NBA appearances.

Magic's Trevelin Queen: Staying in Orlando

Minnesota Twins infielder José Miranda made franchise history on Friday night, recording a hit in his 10th consecutive at-bat in a 13-12 loss against the Houston Astros (box score). Miranda, who served as DH on Friday, went 4 for 4 with a double and a home run. He had...

Twins' José Miranda breaks club record with 10 straight hits, and MLB's all-time mark is within reach

The Blue Jays placed Turner on the paternity leave list Wednesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports. Turner will miss a maximum of three games while awaiting the birth of his child, starting with Wednesday's matchup against the Astros. Assuming he is out for the next three games, his return is slated for Saturday's contest against the Mariners. Steward Berroa was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to take Turner's spot on the 26-man roster.

Blue Jays' Justin Turner: Placed on paternity list

New York City, NY

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Clark is 0-3 against the Liberty, who currently boast the best record in the WNBA

Caitlin Clark vs. Breanna Stewart on CBS: How to watch Liberty-Fever, start time, live stream, preview

San Francisco, CA

Matos (undisclosed) is starting in right field and batting fifth in Saturday's game against the Guardians. Matos was scratched from Friday's lineup due to the return of Mike Yastrzemski (elbow), but the former will miss just one game. Since being recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on June 22, Matos has gone 10-for-39 with two home runs and four RBI in 13 games. He'll face off against Cleveland southpaw Logan Allen on Saturday.

Giants' Luis Matos: Back in lineup Saturday

Saint Petersburg, FL

Diaz isn't in the Rays' lineup Thursday versus the Royals. Diaz is getting a day off Thursday after going 1-for-9 in the first two games of the series versus the Royals. This is his first absence from the lineup since May 25. Isaac Paredes will shift over from third to first base, and Jose Caballero will enter the lineup at third in the ninth spot.

Rays' Yandy Diaz: Idle Thursday

Pennsylvania State

Dubois, PA

DuBois Central Catholic pitcher Rylee Kulbatsky was named Pitcher of the Year in Class A by the Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association on Friday. DuBOIS, Pa. (EYT/D9) — With a dizzying array of pitches, command of all of them, and a good, old fashioned blazing fastball, Rylee Kulbatsky vexed opposing hitters all season.

DuBois Central Catholic’s Rylee Kulbatsky Named Pitcher of the Year in Class A by Pennsylvania High School Softball Coaches Association

Protas penned a three-year, entry-level contract with the Capitals on Saturday, per CapFriendly. Protas was selected in the third round -- 75th overall -- in the 2024 Draft. He had 14 goals and 37 assists in 61 games with Des Moines of the USHL in 2023-24. Protas will likely play another season with the Buccaneers after he gets a taste of NHL life during training camp.

Capitals' Ilya Protas: Signs entry-level contract

The Reds placed Fraley on the family medical emergency list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. By rule, Fraley will need to miss at least the next three days but no more than seven days while on the list. The Reds have Nick Martini and Will Benson in the corner outfield spots and Jeimer Candelario at designated hitter Friday against the Tigers.

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