The Chicago White Sox and right-handed reliever Seranthony Domínguez agreed to a two-year, $20-mi...

<p>The Chicago White Sox and right-handed reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9732" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9732">Seranthony Domínguez</a> agreed to a two-year, $20-million contract, sources told <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/2014761844359962735?s=20">ESPN's Jeff Passan</a>.</p><p>Domínguez, 31, authored a 3.16 ERA and 3.47 FIP over 67 appearances between the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays last year.</p><p>He's expected to close for the White Sox, Passan adds.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Domínguez has primarily worked in high-leverage, non-closing roles as a reliever. However, he has racked up 40 saves over seven seasons.</p><p>The White Sox will be Domínguez's fourth organization since he became a major leaguer in 2018.</p><p>The veteran possesses a 3.50 ERA and 3.78 FIP over 306 career innings while making 322 appearances. His 30.3% strikeout rate ranked 25th among qualified relievers last year. However, his 13.8% walk rate also ranked sixth worst.</p><p> </p>

TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 01: Seranthony Domínguez #48 of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches during the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game seven of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on November 01, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.

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The Los Angeles Angels acquired outfielder Josh Lowe from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team deal...

<p>The Los Angeles Angels acquired outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12300" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12300">Josh Lowe</a> from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team deal that also involved the Cincinnati Reds, it was announced Friday.</p><p>Infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8195" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8195">Gavin Lux</a> and right-hander Chris Clark move to the Rays in the trade, while left-handed reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10607" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10607">Brock Burke</a> goes from the Angels to the Reds.</p><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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</table></div></figure><p>Lowe, 27, is coming off a down year at the plate, hitting .220/.283/.366 with 11 homers and 18 steals over 108 games. From 2023-24, the slugger posted a .774 OPS with 30 home runs and 57 stolen bases in 241 contests. He's entering his first season of arbitration eligibility and won't hit free agency until after the 2028 campaign.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Lux will be joining his third franchise in three years. The 28-year-old is a traditional second baseman but has moved around the diamond, predominantly playing left field in his one season with the Reds. He posted a 269/.350/.374 slash line with five homers and one steal over 140 games last season.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rays?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Rays</a> Neander said plan is for Lux to play 2B primarily, and outfield will be a competition between their lengthy list of candidates. He said Rays feel confident in what Lux can provide in the field and at the plate.</p>— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) <a href="https://twitter.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/2012223568386400671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Clark, who joins Lux in Tampa, is a right-handed pitcher who has yet to make his major-league debut. Through three seasons in the minors, the 24-year-old has a 5.25 ERA over 269 innings while making 54 starts and a pair of relief appearances.</p><p>Burke, 29, was a reliable member of the Angels' bullpen last year, owning a 3.36 ERA and 4.16 FIP over 61 2/3 innings. For his career, Burke has a 3.88 ERA and 4.26 FIP over five seasons dating back to 2019.</p>

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 24: Josh Lowe #15 of the Tampa Bay Rays takes a swing during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at the Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 24, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Trae Young's tenure with the Atlanta Hawks is coming to an end as the two sides are collaborating...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60633" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60633">Trae Young</a>'s tenure with the Atlanta Hawks is coming to an end as the two sides are collaborating on trade talks, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2008637366592733437?s=20">ESPN's Shams Charania</a> reports.</p><p>Young, who has spent more than seven seasons with the Hawks, is reportedly looking for a destination that would employ him as a lead guard and is willing to offer him a contract extension, Charania adds.</p><p>The four-time All-Star is on an expiring contract that has a $48.9-million player option for the 2026-27 season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Hawks and Young failed to reach an extension agreement before the start of this season, and Atlanta has pivoted to its young core. Shooting guards <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102785" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102785">Dyson Daniels</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60881" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60881">Nickeil Alexander-Walker</a> are both averaging more minutes than Young, who has been held to 10 games this season due to injuries, including an MCL sprain.</p><p>However, Young has remained effective when on the floor, averaging 19.3 points and 8.9 assists while shooting 41.5% from the field.</p><p>The 27-year-old last appeared against the Knicks on Dec. 27, playing 31 minutes in the loss. He has since missed five games because of a quad injury.</p><p>The Hawks sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with a 17-21 record this season. They've lost nine of their last 11 contests.</p><p>Originally drafted fifth overall by the Dallas Mavericks, Young was acquired by Atlanta in a swap for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/68198" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/68198">Luka Doncic</a>. Over eight years with the Hawks, Young has averaged 25.2 points and 9.8 assists while shooting 35.1% from deep.</p>

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 27: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts during the third quarter against the New York Knicks at State Farm Arena on December 27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks...

<p>Los Angeles Lakers star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/68198" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/68198">Luka Doncic</a> and two-time MVP <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30611" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30611">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> of the Milwaukee Bucks are the only players to collect over 2 million fan votes in 2026 NBA All-Star balloting, continuing to lead their respective conferences in Tuesday's update.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37604" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37604">Nikola Jokic</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60411" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60411">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110276" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110276">Victor Wembanyama</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93912" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93912">Anthony Edwards</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93883" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93883">Deni Avdija</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/72" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/72">LeBron James</a> all surpassed the 1-million vote threshold in the West.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/45223" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/45223">Jalen Brunson</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93855" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93855">Tyrese Maxey</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96056" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96056">Cade Cunningham</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/44998" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/44998">Donovan Mitchell</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/45455" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/45455">Jaylen Brown</a> reached that mark in the East.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo remain the leaders in their conferences in the second fan returns in NBA All-Star Voting 2026.<br><br>Fans (50% of the vote) join NBA players (25%) and a media panel (25%) in selecting five players in each conference honored as starters. <a href="https://t.co/u8tlbj9GA8">pic.twitter.com/u8tlbj9GA8</a></p>— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBAPR/status/2008599519261532516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2026</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Antetokounmpo is in search of his 10th All-Star appearance. He's averaging 29.3 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.5 assists over 22 games while playing 28.9 minutes per night.</p><p>Doncic is a five-time All-Star averaging 33.7 points, 8.7 assists, and 8.1 boards per game.</p><p>Fan ballots account for 50% of All-Star voting with players and a media panel combining for the other 50%. The league released its first set of fan results <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3439664" href="https://thescore.com/news/3439664">last week</a>, topped by the same two players.</p><p>Starters for the revamped <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3396521" href="https://thescore.com/news/3396521">USA-versus-World</a> format will be announced Jan. 19.</p>

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers brings the ball up court during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena on January 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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The NHL's Department of Player Safety fined New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal $5,000 for s...

<p>The NHL's Department of Player Safety fined New York Islanders forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4720" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4720">Mathew Barzal</a> $5,000 for slashing Columbus Blue Jackets forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9435" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9435">Mason Marchment</a> during Sunday's game. </p><p>Barzal targeted Marchment after the Jackets forward clipped Islanders rookie defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/16210" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/16210">Matthew Schaefer</a> during the second period of Sunday's game at Nationwide Arena.</p><p>Barzal's retaliation caused a scrum, with multiple players from both teams getting into a fracas.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mason Marchment stuck out a leg on Matthew Schaefer and Mat Barzal got him back with a HEFTY slash and chaos ensued 🫨👊 <a href="https://t.co/QYI4gwffmK">pic.twitter.com/QYI4gwffmK</a></p>— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) <a href="https://twitter.com/GinoHard_/status/2005418022048346611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Barzal received a five-minute major and game misconduct for the slash.</p><p>Marchment also headed to the penalty box for two minutes for tripping after sticking out his leg as Schaefer attempted to skate by him. The veteran winger had already served a two-minute minor for roughing Schaefer during the first period.</p><p>The Blue Jackets wound up winning the game 4-2 after scoring three goals in the final five minutes including an empty-netter.</p>

COLUMBUS, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Linesman Andrew Smith #51 skates Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders to the penalty box after being called for slashing on Mason Marchment #17 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Nationwide Arena on December 28, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

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The Baltimore Orioles and right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin agreed to a one-year contract with a mu...

<p>The Baltimore Orioles and right-handed pitcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5202" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5202">Zach Eflin</a> agreed to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027, the team announced Monday.</p><p>Eflin's deal is for $10 million, reports <a href="https://x.com/JonHeyman/status/2005448545156169867?s=20">Jon Heyman of the New York Post</a>.</p><p>Eflin, 31, spent the previous season and a half with the O's after being acquired from the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays prior to the 2024 trade deadline.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The righty posted a 5.93 ERA and 5.64 FIP over 71 1/3 innings this past season while missing time due to back injuries.</p><p>"These guys wanted me back after missing all those starts and having an arm injury and having a back surgery," Eflin said Monday, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/zach-eflin-orioles-2026-contract">MLB.com's Jake Rill</a>. "I get a chance to go back and show what I really am. That's what I'm really excited for."</p><p>Over his 10-season career, Eflin possesses a 4.28 ERA and 4.13 FIP in 188 starts and 12 relief appearances.</p><p>Eflin rejoins the back of an Orioles rotation led by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9579" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9579">Trevor Rogers</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12260" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12260">Kyle Bradish</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8585" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8585">Dean Kremer</a>, and newly acquired <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12302" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12302">Shane Baz</a>.</p>

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 23: Zach Eflin #24 of the Baltimore Orioles throws a pitch during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Porter Martone will be Team Canada's captain for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, the org...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/16227" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/16227">Porter Martone</a> will be Team Canada's captain for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship, the organization announced Thursday.</p><p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/15203" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/15203">Cole Beaudoin</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/15029" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/15029">Harrison Brunicke</a> will serve as alternate captains.</p><p>Martone, 19, is one of six returning players on Canada's roster. The Michigan State forward was selected sixth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2025 NHL Draft. He had one goal over three games in last year's tournament.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Beaudoin was also a member of last year's U20 team. The 19-year-old forward is currently playing for the OHL's Barrie Colts after being drafted in 2024 by the Utah Mammoth.</p><p>Brunicke, 19, has played in nine games for the Pittsburgh Penguins this year, recording one NHL goal while averaging 15:43 of ice time. The defenseman has also notched four assists in five games with the Penguins' AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.</p><p>The 2026 world juniors are set to begin Friday in Minnesota. Canada's first game is against Czechia on Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET.</p><p>Canada is trying for a return to glory after being eliminated in the quarterfinals during each of the last two tournaments. The hockey powerhouse last won the world juniors in 2023.</p>

OTTAWA, CANADA - DECEMBER 26: Porter Martone #22 of Team Canada skates in the first period of the Group A match against Team Finland during the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship at Canadian Tire Centre on December 26, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Team Canada defeated Team Finland 4-0.

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<p>The Miami Marlins announced the signing of right-handed reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/11728" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/11728">Pete Fairbanks</a> to a one-year contract.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pete Fairbanks is a Miami Marlin <br><br>Welcome to South Florida! 🌴 <a href="https://t.co/EWMoW39G3G">pic.twitter.com/EWMoW39G3G</a></p>— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) <a href="https://twitter.com/Marlins/status/2005292678511268034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Fairbanks' deal will pay him a base salary of $13 million in 2026, sources told <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/2003884344180670935?s=20">ESPN's Jeff Passan</a>. The agreement also includes a $1-million signing bonus, and he can earn an additional $1 million in incentives based on appearances, <a href="https://x.com/Feinsand/status/2003885920190451776?s=20">MLB.com's Mark Feinsand</a> adds. If the Marlins trade Fairbanks, he'll reportedly receive an additional $500,000.</p><p>The 31-year-old spent the previous seven seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays. The team turned down an $11-million option to retain Fairbanks after he posted a 2.83 ERA and 3.63 FIP over 60 1/3 innings last year while recording 27 saves.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Since breaking into the majors with the Texas Rangers in 2019, Fairbanks possesses a 3.19 ERA and 3.10 FIP working exclusively as a reliever.</p><p>Over the past two campaigns, Fairbanks has seen a marked decrease in strikeout rate. From 2019-23, he was striking out 33.9% of opposing batters. However, from 2024-25, he managed a 24% K rate.</p><p>Fairbanks is the latest free-agent reliever to sign in what's been a busy offseason for closers. Edwin Díaz, Robert Suarez, Devin Williams, Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, Kenley Jansen, Luke Weaver, Tyler Rogers, and Brad Keller have all landed new contracts, among others.</p>

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 16: Pete Fairbanks #29 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after a win against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on August 16, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

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<p>New Jersey Devils superstar <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8594" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8594">Jack Hughes</a> will return Sunday against the Buffalo Sabres after an 18-game absence due to a hand injury.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jack IS back tonight!<br><br>Source: literally Jack Hughes. <a href="https://t.co/yvJoYmkHme">pic.twitter.com/yvJoYmkHme</a></p>— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) <a href="https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/2002778991963623433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>Hughes reportedly slipped and cut his hand in a fluke accident during a team dinner following the Devils' victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Nov. 12.</p><p>The 24-year-old has 10 goals and 10 assists over 17 games this campaign.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The two-time All-Star rejoins the 20-14-1 Devils on a two-game winning streak. The team currently occupies the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.</p>

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 12: Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils skates with the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at the United Center on November 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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<p>The Chicago White Sox landed Japanese slugger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wbc/players/15902" href="https://thescore.com/wbc/players/15902">Munetaka Murakami</a> on Sunday.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">From 🇯🇵 to Chicago, Munetaka Murakami is a White Sox <a href="https://t.co/YNkQTGYG30">pic.twitter.com/YNkQTGYG30</a></p>— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) <a href="https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/2002802157259489483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The White Sox and Murakami agreed to a two-year, $34-million contract, sources told <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47378246/sources-munetaka-murakami-join-white-sox-2-year-deal">ESPN's Jeff Passan</a>.</p><p>The White Sox will pay a total of $40.575 million to get the deal done, Passan adds, as the club owes an additional $6.575-million posting fee to the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 25-year-old corner infielder holds the single-season NPB record for most homers by a Japan-born player, hitting 56 in 2022.</p><p>Murakami hit .286/.392/.659 with 24 homers and 52 RBIs in 69 games this past year, missing time due to an oblique injury.</p><p>Over eight seasons in NPB, all spent with the Swallows, Murakami boasts a .270/.394/.557 slash line with 246 home runs, 59 stolen bases, and 647 RBIs over 892 games.</p><p>Murakami, the youngest player on the open market, was widely projected to command a nine-figure contract.</p><p>The two-time Central League MVP joins an infield that includes <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12599" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12599">Miguel Vargas</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12907" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12907">Lenyn Sosa</a>. Vargas likely projects as the team's starting third baseman, pushing Murakami to first base or DH.</p><p>Chicago has lost at least 100 games in three consecutive seasons and hasn't had a winning campaign since 2021.</p><p>This is the largest free-agent contract the White Sox have handed out since signing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5354" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5354">Andrew Benintendi</a> to a five-year, $75-million deal prior to the 2023 campaign.</p>

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 21: Munetaka Murakami #55 of Team Japan hits a home run in the second inning during the 2023 World Baseball Classic Championship game between Team USA and Team Japan at loanDepot Park on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

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<p>The San Francisco Giants and right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5335" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5335">Adrian Houser</a> have agreed to a two-year, $22-million contract, <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/2001033680639205484?s=20">ESPN's Jeff Passan</a> reports.</p><p>The deal includes a third-year team option.</p><p>The 32-year-old split last season between the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Houser was authoring a 2.10 ERA and 3.34 FIP with the White Sox over 11 starts before getting sent to the Rays at the deadline for a package that included first base prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14152" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14152">Curtis Mead</a>. He then posted a 4.79 ERA and 4.38 FIP over his final 10 starts with Tampa Bay.</p><p>The nine-year veteran possesses a career 4.06 ERA and 4.19 FIP and has primarily worked as a starter.</p><p>He joins a Giants rotation led by ace Logan Webb and lefty Robbie Ray.</p><p>The Giants also added right-handed reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9898" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9898">Jason Foley</a> on Tuesday, the team announced.</p><p>Foley owns a 3.16 ERA and 3.82 FIP in 210 career appearances over four seasons.</p><p>The 30-year-old missed the entire 2025 campaign after undergoing right shoulder surgery. He's expected to return by midseason.</p>

TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 26: Adrian Houser #37 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 26, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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<p>The Chicago Cubs and reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3466" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3466">Caleb Thielbar</a> agreed to a one-year contract, a source told <a href="https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/47326191/sources-cubs-bring-back-left-handed-reliever-caleb-thielbar">Jesse Rogers of ESPN</a>. </p><p>Financial details of the pact haven't been reported.</p><p>Thielbar, 38, posted a 2.64 ERA and 3.00 FIP for the Cubs last year in his first season with the franchise.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The left-hander is a veteran of nine seasons, eight of which came with the Minnesota Twins. Thielbar has authored a 3.26 ERA and 3.30 FIP over 378 career innings. From 2021-24, he owned an impressive 29% strikeout rate. He saw a marked decline in whiffs this past year but still owned a 4.33-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio thanks to limiting free passes.</p><p>Thielbar joins newcomer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8389" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8389">Hoby Milner</a> as well as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17195" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17195">Luke Little</a> as southpaw options in the Cubs' bullpen.</p>

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 9: Caleb Thielbar #24 of the Chicago Cubs throws a pitch in the ninth inning during game four of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on October 9, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

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<p>Tampa Bay Lightning captain <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1125" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1125">Victor Hedman</a> will undergo an elbow procedure Monday, the team announced Friday.</p><p>The seven-time All-Star defenseman will be sidelined until early February but is still expected to represent Team Sweden at the Milan Cortina Olympics.</p><p>Hedman exited Tuesday's contest against the Montreal Canadiens after just returning from a 12-game absence due to an undisclosed injury.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The two-time Cup champion has recorded 12 assists over 18 games this year while averaging roughly 21 minutes of ice time.</p><p>The 17-year veteran has 806 points over 1,149 career contests and has averaged nearly 79 games played per season over the past four campaigns.</p><p>Despite missing multiple stars for portions of the season, the Lightning sit atop the Atlantic Division with an 18-11-2 record</p>

MONTREAL, CANADA - DECEMBER 09: Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates during the first period against the Montréal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on December 9, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montréal Canadiens 6-1.

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<p>The Pittsburgh Penguins traded goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3109" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3109">Tristan Jarry</a> and forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8624" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8624">Sam Poulin</a> to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for goalie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6553" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6553">Stuart Skinner</a>, defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3142" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3142">Brett Kulak</a>, and a second-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft, the teams announced Friday.</p><p>The Oilers also acquired defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/11040" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/11040">Spencer Stastney</a> from the Nashville Predators for a 2027 third-round pick, the teams announced Friday.</p><p>Jarry has posted a 2.66 GAA and .909 save percentage through 14 games this season. The 30-year-old has a $5.375-million cap hit and is signed through the 2027-28 campaign.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Skinner, meanwhile, has a $2.6-million cap hit and is a pending unrestricted free agent. The 27-year-old has a 2.83 GAA and .891 save percentage in 23 games this year.</p><p>Kulak was in his fifth season with his hometown Oilers. The 31-year-old was averaging nearly 18 minutes a night through 31 games this year and has two assists and 38 blocks. He is a pending UFA.</p><p>Poulin, 24, was a first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft. The right-winger has two assists over 15 career NHL games.</p><p>Stastney fills the hole on the blue line left by Kulak in the Jarry-for-Skinner swap. The 25-year-old has one goal and eight assists in 30 contests while averaging 14:52 per game this year.</p>

DALLAS, TX - DECEMBER 07: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) tends net during the game between the Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins on December 7, 2025 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.

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<p>Utah Mammoth star forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12746" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12746">Logan Cooley</a> is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury, the team announced Monday.</p><p>Cooley hit his leg on the post while sliding into the net during Friday's game against the Vancouver Canucks. He stayed in the contest, but Utah held him out of Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Calgary Flames.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Logan Cooley will not play tonight due to a lower-body injury.<br><br>Last night he hit his leg hard against the post, but stayed in the game. <a href="https://t.co/ezDX9KLDrb">pic.twitter.com/ezDX9KLDrb</a></p>— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) <a href="https://twitter.com/GinoHard_/status/1997456999823647126?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The 21-year-old has been a key contributor for the Mammoth this season, tallying 14 goals and nine assists through 29 games.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Currently enjoying his third NHL campaign, Cooley has accumulated 59 goals and 73 assists over 186 career contests.</p><p>Utah has been a surprise this year, occupying the final wild-card spot with a 14-13-3 record. The team is tied in points with the Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks, though the Oilers have played one fewer game.</p>

VANCOUVER, CANADA - DECEMBER 05: Logan Cooley #92 of the Utah Mammoth looks on after crashing into the post during the third period of their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on December 5, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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<p>Hockey Canada announced Monday its 27-player training camp roster for the 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship.</p><p>This year's IIHF tournament marks its 50th edition and will be held in Minnesota, starting Dec. 26, 2025. The championship game is scheduled for Jan. 5, 2026.</p><p>Canada is bringing six returning players from the 2025 roster to training camp, including yet-to-be-drafted phenom Gavin McKenna. Last year's team disappointingly lost in the quarterfinals to Czechia.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"We are extremely excited to unveil the 27 players who will begin the road to the World Juniors at training camp in Niagara Falls," general manager Alan Millar said. "This group represents the very best of Canadian junior hockey. ... We are confident in this group as we begin our preparations for Minneapolis on Dec. 12."</p><p>Canada could still make some additions to the final roster, as NHL teams determine whether to allow certain players to participate.</p><h3>Forwards</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Player</th>
<th>Age</th>
<th>Current team</th>
<th>NHL rights</th>
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<td>Carter Bear</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Everett Silvertips (WHL)</td>
<td>DET</td>
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<td>Cole Beaudoin*</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Barrie Colts (OHL)</td>
<td>UTA</td>
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<td>Braeden Cootes</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)</td>
<td>VAN</td>
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<td>Caleb Desnoyers</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)</td>
<td>UTA</td>
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<td>Liam Greentree</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Windsor Spitfires (OHL)</td>
<td>LAK</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Hage</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Michigan (NCAA)</td>
<td>MTL</td>
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<td>Tij Iginla</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Kelowna Rockets (WHL)</td>
<td>UTA</td>
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<td>Jett Luchanko*</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)</td>
<td>PHI</td>
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<td>Brady Martin</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)</td>
<td>NSH</td>
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<td>Porter Martone*</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Michigan State (NCAA)</td>
<td>PHI</td>
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<td>Gavin McKenna*</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>Penn State (NCAA)</td>
<td>2026 eligible</td>
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<td>Michael Misa</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>San Jose Sharks</td>
<td>SJS</td>
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<td>Jake O'Brien</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)</td>
<td>SEA</td>
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<td>Sam O'Reilly</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>London Knights (OHL)</td>
<td>TBL</td>
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<td>Cole Reschny</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>North Dakota (NCAA)</td>
<td>CGY</td>
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<th>Age</th>
<th>Current team</th>
<th>NHL rights</th>
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<td>Kashawn Aitcheson</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Barrie Colts (OHL)</td>
<td>NYI</td>
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<td>Harrison Brunicke</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Pittsburgh Penguins</td>
<td>PIT</td>
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<td>Carson Carels</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>Prince George Cougars (WHL)</td>
<td>2026 eligible</td>
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<td>Ben Danford</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)</td>
<td>TOR</td>
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<td>Ethan Mackenzie</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)</td>
<td>2026 eligible</td>
</tr>
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<td>Zayne Parekh</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Calgary Flames</td>
<td>CGY</td>
</tr>
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<td>Cameron Reid</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>Kitchener Rangers (OHL)</td>
<td>NSH</td>
</tr>
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<td>Jackson Smith</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>Penn State (NCAA)</td>
<td>CBJ</td>
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<td>Keaton Verhoeff</td>
<td>17</td>
<td>North Dakota (NCAA)</td>
<td>2026 eligible</td>
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</table></div></figure><h3>Goaltenders</h3><figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>Player</th>
<th>Age</th>
<th>Current team</th>
<th>NHL rights</th>
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<td>Carter George*</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Owen Sound Attack</td>
<td>LAK</td>
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<td>Jack Ivankovic*</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>Michigan (NCAA)</td>
<td>NSH</td>
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<td>Joshua Ravensbergen</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>Prince George Cougars (WHL)</td>
<td>SJS</td>
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</tbody>
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OTTAWA, CANADA - DECEMBER 26: Gavin McKenna #9 of Team Canada celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during the first period at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship against Team Finland at Canadian Tire Centre December 26, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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<p>The New Jersey Devils could be looking to make every game a Hughes family reunion.</p><p>The Devils have touched base with the Vancouver Canucks regarding All-Star defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7960" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7960">Quinn Hughes</a>, <a href="https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/canucks-devils-have-touched-base-on-quinn-hughes/">Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman</a> reports.</p><p>"I do not believe there is anything imminent," Friedman said on Hockey Night in Canada. "I don't even know that they're anywhere far along. But I do believe that a conversation was had about where things stand and where they might be going."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Devils already employ forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8594" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8594">Jack Hughes</a> and defender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10579" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10579">Luke Hughes</a>, the younger brothers of Quinn. Jack is currently sidelined due to a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3398759" href="https://thescore.com/news/3398759">hand injury suffered at a dinner</a>.</p><p>Quinn, the captain of the Canucks, is under contract through the 2026-27 campaign.</p><p>The Canucks enter Saturday last in the NHL, at 10-15-3. The team is <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3408997" href="https://thescore.com/news/3408997">reportedly</a> already shopping veterans with expiring contracts but haven't made Hughes available.</p><p>Hughes, 26, has played his entire eight-year career with the Canucks, winning the Norris Trophy in 2023-24. His 431 points ranks No. 1 in franchise history among defenders.</p>

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 30: Quinn Hughes #43 of the Vancouver Canucks and Jack Hughes #86 of the New Jersey Devils face off for the ceremonial puck drop with firefighter, Liz Rose before their NHL game at Rogers Arena on October 30, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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<p>The Winnipeg Jets will host the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL Heritage Classic game at Princess Auto Stadium on Oct. 25, 2026.</p><p>The home of the Canadian Football League's Winnipeg Blue Bombers hosted an outdoor game between the Jets and Edmonton Oilers in 2016. The Oilers won 3-0.</p><p>This will be the eighth Heritage Classic game and first since 2023, when the Oilers hosted the Calgary Flames at Commonwealth Stadium. It's the league's 46th regular-season outdoor game.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeritageClassic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HeritageClassic</a> is BACK! 🤩<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/CanadiensMTL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CanadiensMTL</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLJets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NHLJets</a> will head outside for the 2026 <a href="https://twitter.com/TimHortons?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TimHortons</a> NHL <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HeritageClassic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HeritageClassic</a> on October 25, 2026 in Winnipeg! <a href="https://t.co/fci2A9cuk3">pic.twitter.com/fci2A9cuk3</a></p>— NHL Media (@NHLMedia) <a href="https://twitter.com/NHLMedia/status/1997486212601274699?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 7, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>"When Winnipeg hosted the Heritage Classic in 2016, we were blown away by the amazing fan response and how great the venue was," NHL president of content and events Steve Mayer said. "Given the success the Jets have had since we were last there, it's fitting to bring another outdoor spectacle to Winnipeg."</p><p>The Jets are coming off a 2024-25 campaign during which they won the Presidents' Trophy. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3997" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3997">Connor Hellebuyck</a> won the Vezina Trophy and Hart Memorial Trophy.</p><p>This year, largely without Hellebuyck, the Jets are struggling to a 14-12-1 record entering Saturday.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Habs (14-9-3) are third in the Eastern Conference entering Saturday.</p>

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 04: A general view of the screens showing the Winnipeg Jets logo after Andrew Copp #9 scored a power play goal against the Calgary Flames during the second period of Game Three of the Western Conference Qualification Round at Rogers Place on August 04, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta.

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<p>The Cincinnati Reds are retaining closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wbc/players/4500" href="https://thescore.com/wbc/players/4500">Emilio Pagán</a> on a one-year contract with a player option for 2027, the team announced Thursday.</p><p>Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6837169/2025/12/03/mlb-free-agency-emilio-pagan-reds/">reported</a> the agreement was for two years and $20 million Wednesday.</p><p>Pagán posted a 2.88 ERA and 3.72 FIP over 68 2/3 innings in his second season with the Reds this past year.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 34-year-old's 32 saves in 2025 ranked second in the National League behind only San Diego Padres righty <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13691" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13691">Robert Suarez</a>.</p><p>Set to enter his 10th MLB season, Pagán boasts a 3.66 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 65 saves over 506 2/3 career innings.</p><p>He's the most recent free-agent closer to go off the board. Earlier this winter, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/11736" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/11736">Devin Williams</a> signed with the New York Mets, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9598" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9598">Ryan Helsley</a> joined the Baltimore Orioles, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4809" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4809">Raisel Iglesias</a> re-signed with the Atlanta Braves.</p>

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 20: Emilio Pagán #15 of the Cincinnati Reds throws during a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on September 20, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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<p>New Orleans Pelicans star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/69536" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/69536">Zion Williamson</a> was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hip adductor strain, the team announced Tuesday.</p><p>Williamson is expected to miss an extended period and will be re-evaluated in three weeks, <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1995963386677645765">ESPN's Shams Charania</a> reports. He also missed Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers.</p><p>The two-time All-Star is averaging 22.1 points and 5.6 rebounds over 10 games this season.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The 25-year-old was shut down in March for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign due to a back injury. He began the current campaign healthy but missed time in late October with a foot injury and early November with a hamstring ailment.</p><p>The 2019 first overall pick has averaged 24.6 points, 6.6 boards, and 4.3 assists over his career, playing 31.4 minutes per game in 224 contests.</p>

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