The GIST: It’s chilly outside, but the Wizards, Mystics and Capitals are keeping things hot and spicy.

The GIST: The Rams’ blockbuster trade is still sending shockwaves through LA. Meanwhile, our NBA teams keep proving that the West Coast is the best coast.

The GIST: Sue Bird is staying put and local boy Kelyn Rowe is returning home. Seattle, aren’t we lucky?

The GIST: Although the WNBA’s free agency officially starts today, that didn’t stop players and teams from announcing their Monday intentions all weekend long.

This Week from the Cowboys, Mavericks, Stars

This Week in the X Games, NWHL Bubble, Farmers Insurance Open, and NFL

The GIST: With both the WNBA and the MLB in their free agency periods, the Sky and the Cubs are shaking up their rosters.

The GIST: The Sixers beat LeBron (and team), and the Phillies finally signed J.T. Realmuto in a blockbuster deal. Mood.

This Week for Nets, Knicks, Islanders, Rangers, and Mets

Content warning: The following contains discussions of domestic violence. The GIST: On Saturday, Seahawks backup offensive tackle Chad Wheeler was arrested on charges of domestic violence. The report is disturbing: his girlfriend, the alleged victim, was bleeding and strangled to the point of losing consciousness.

This Week For the Boston Celtics, Pride, Bruins, Red Sox

The GIST: No (real) football, no problem. There’s plenty of ranked women’s basketball (WBB) action and season opening volleyball play on tap to keep us busy while we wait another week for Amanda Gorman’s performance at the big game.