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In New York, the Mets are making moves out of necessity. Kodai Senga has been shifted to the bullpen after a rough stretch on the mound, and manager Carlos Mendoza isn't ruling out an IL stint for Juan Soto, who left Tuesday's game with back tightness. Two big names, two big question marks for a team that can't afford either right now.
Shifting to the hardwood, Austin Reaves is getting paid like the star he's become. The Lakers locked up the undrafted guard to a four-year, one hundred eighty five million dollar max deal — the largest contract ever signed by an undrafted free agent in NBA history. What it means for LeBron James and the direction of this franchise is a conversation that's only just getting started.
And in Philadelphia, the Sixers are navigating a busy draft period with eyes already on free agency. With Labaron Philon now in the fold, the future of Quentin Grimes hangs in the balance as president Mike Gansey works the phones ahead of a free agency window that opens at six p.m. Eastern on Friday. The offseason grind is very much alive in South Philly.
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