Damian Lillard isn't playing this season. The Oakland native still scored big anyway, winning the 3-point contest on NBA All-Star Saturday Night over Devin Booker. Lillard tied Larry Bird and Craig Hodges with his third title, most in the contest's history. Lillard scored 30 points in the final round, edging Booker, who got hot early but tailed off and finished with 27.
Thornton, a Wasserman client, has pitched in parts of seven big league seasons, all coming between the Blue Jays and Mariners. The 32-year-old had more success with the latter, pitching to a combined 3.65 ERA in 140 2/3 frames from 2023-25. Thornton was sitting on a 4.68 ERA in 42 1/3 innings this past season, his numbers still recovering from a five-run meltdown early in the season, when he suffered a torn Achilles that ended his season.