The Knicks rested four starters for Sunday’s game, including Jalen Brunson, so Payne was in the starting lineup. As is usually the case for the veteran backup, it was an adventure, but he made big plays on both ends of the court down the stretch to get New York its 51st win. Payne will return to the bench for the playoffs, which the Knicks will begin on Saturday or Sunday when the Pistons visit for Game 1.

France will likely sit the second game of the twin-billing as well. The 30-year-old first baseman’s status should be updated before Thursday, but for now Minnesota has replaced France with Kody Clemens now handling first base duties.

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Henry is the first running back over the age of 30 to make $15 million per year. Henry hit the open market at the peak of the “running backs don’t matter” discourse and signed a measly two-year, $16 million deal with the Ravens last offseason. He spent the 2025 season stuffing nerds in lockers with 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns on 325 attempts. The monstrous season more than earned him a raise and the Ravens knew the assignment. Rapoport noted that Henry wants to finish his career in Baltimore and the extension will give him the opportunity to do so.

Jenkins is being moved to center ahead of the 2025 season. He is a left guard by trade but has also spent time at both tackle spots during his six years in Green Bay. The Packers signed him to a four-year, $68 million extension in 2022 that runs through 2026. The deal initially made him a highly-paid guard. It now has him as one of the league’s most expensive centers. The Packers could save $20 million by cutting Jenkins next offseason, something they would likely do unless Jenkins is immediately one of the league’s best centers. Jenkins, in turn, is almost certainly looking to up his guarantees on the final two years of the contract. Though, as Demovsky points out, the Packers rarely adjust contracts this far from their expiration, Jenkins could be the exception to the rule.

Goldschmidt was plunked in the wrist in the ninth inning of the game against Seattle, but this appears to just be a day of rest for he 37-year-old veteran. Aaron Judge will be the designated hitter with Ben Rice moving over to first base. Austin Wells will also get Wednesday off with J.C. Escarra catching Adam Warren.

Myers was just sent down Sunday, but he’s able to come up earlier than usually allowed because Jose Quintana went on the injured list with a shoulder impingement. Myers will be Quintana’s replacement both on the active roster and in the rotation, and while he’s had success in the majors, Myers offers some risk because of how early he’s been pulled in the majority of his starts.