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Darcy Kuemper Dealt To Kings
Goaltender Darcy Kuemper was dealt by the Washington Capitals to the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. He was sent to L.A. in exchange for forward Pierre-Luc Dubois. Kuemper was ditched by the Capitals just two seasons after he was signed to a five-year, $26.25 million contract as a free agent. The 34-year-old, who helped the […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Pierre-Luc Dubois Traded To Washington
The Washington Capitals acquired forward Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday in exchange for goaltender Darcy Kuemper. Dubois, a former top-three draft pick, moves to D.C. after spending just one season in L.A. Following his arrival from Winnipeg, Dubois signed a big eight-year, $68 million contract with the Kings 12 months ago. […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Kevin Bahl Moves To Calgary
Defenseman Kevin Bahl was traded by the New Jersey Devils to the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. The 23-year-old was part of a deal that sent Jacob Markstrom the other way. Bahl moves on from New Jersey after skating in 148 games with the Devils. He featured in all 82 regular-season games this term, posting 11 […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Devils Acquire Jacob Markstrom
The New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom in a trade with the Calgary Flames. The Devils gave up defenseman Kevin Bahl and a 2025 top-10-protected first-round draft pick in the transaction. Markstrom waived his no-trade clause to get the deal done, with the Flames retaining 31.25 percent of his salary. The Swedish netminder, […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Lakers "Monitoring" Options At Center
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly looking to strengthen the center position for the next campaign. According to NBA insider Ian Begley, the Lakers are "monitoring their offseason options at center closely." Begley adds that the team could add a center to the mix via the draft but might also look for a new big […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Patty Mills Hopes To Continue Career
Miami Heat point guard Patty Mills wants to continue his playing career. Mills will turn 36 in August but is eager to remain in the NBA after splitting the 2023-24 campaign between Atlanta and Miami. "I take really good care of myself and my body and the plan is to continue to play until the […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Sam Dekker Among Free Agents To Work Out For 76ers
Former first-round draft pick Sam Dekker appears to be attempting to make a comeback to the NBA. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the 76ers have worked out Dekker, along with Tony Bradley, Jarrett Culver, and Stanley Johnson. Dekker, who was picked 18th in the 2015 draft by Houston, last featured in the […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Knicks Expected To Guarantee Bojan Bogdanovic's Contract
New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic is set to become a trade piece. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Knicks are expected to guarantee Bogdanovic's contract for 2024-25, which would make him a trade candidate for the final season of his deal. Bogdanovic has a $19 million deal in place for next season, but […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
OG Anunoby Reportedly "Not Thrilled" With Knicks' Contract Offers
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby might end up elsewhere this offseason. Per ESPN's Brian Windhorst, there have been "indications" that Anunoby may want to test the market as a free agent because he is "not thrilled" with what the Knicks are offering. Reports suggest that Anunoby could land a contract worth $35-40 million per […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Scott Perunovich Earns One-Year Extension From Blues
St. Louis Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich has agreed to a one-year extension with the team. It's a one-way deal worth $1.15 million. Perunovich is coming off a one-year contract that paid him $775,000 and was a pending restricted free agent. The 25-year-old made 54 appearances for the Blues in 2023-24, collecting 17 points, all of […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Filip Hronek Signs $58 Million Deal With Canucks
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek has signed an eight-year, $58 million extension with the team. He was set to become a restricted free agent before agreeing to a new deal. Hronek, a former second-round draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings, had his first full season with the Canucks in 2023-24, becoming a key cog […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Barclay Goodrow Waived By Rangers
New York Rangers center Barclay Goodrow was placed on waivers on Tuesday. The 31-year-old produced eight points (six goals, two assists) in 16 playoff outings, but he had a disappointing regular season with the team, and it looks like Goodrow's run is over in New York, despite him being signed for three more seasons with […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Sergei Bobrovsky Attempts To Produce Another Big Bounce-Back Effort
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is set for his 22nd start of the 2024 postseason on Tuesday against Edmonton, looking to close out the 2024 Stanley Cup Final after having a rough night at the office in Game 4. Bobrovsky was chased in Saturday's 8-1 defeat when he allowed five goals on 16 shots. The […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Evander Kane Likely To Remain Out For Game 5
Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (abdomen) isn't expected to feature in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Tuesday. After missing two games due to a sports hernia, Kane was able to skate on Tuesday morning, but according to The Athletic's Daniel Nugent-Bowman, it's "likely" the Oilers will roll with the […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Ryan Lomberg Inserted Into Panthers Lineup Tuesday
Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg will be back in the lineup for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton on Tuesday. The gritty winger makes his first appearance in the Final and will see his first action since logging 7:57 of ice time in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final against […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Kyrie Irving Limited To 15 Points In Game 5 Loss
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving managed only 15 points on 5-for-16 shooting in Monday's 106-88 Game 5 loss against Boston. The Mavericks offense struggled right from the off, and Irving was forced to watch his former team celebrate the championship in the end. He was 3-for-9 with the three-ball and picked up three rebounds, nine […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Luka Doncic Ends Finals With Historic Numbers
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic recorded 28 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and three steals as his squad failed to extend the NBA Finals against Boston on Monday. Doncic received very little support from his teammates in a 106-88 defeat. It was a disappointing finish to an otherwise outstanding campaign for Doncic, who led […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Al Horford Finally Celebrates Championship Win In 186th Playoff Game
Boston Celtics forward/center Al Horford had a special night on Monday as the team finished off Dallas in the 2024 NBA Finals with a 106-88 win. He shook off an unwanted status as the active player with the most playoff appearances without winning an NBA championship. Horford, who made his debut with Atlanta in 2007-08, […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Kristaps Porzingis Set For Surgery After Helping Celtics Clinch Title
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (leg) returned to the court in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals against Dallas on Monday. Despite carrying a leg injury, he contributed six points in 16 minutes off the bench as the team earned banner No. 18 with a 106-88 win. Porzingis, who became the first Latvia native […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Jayson Tatum Finishes Finals With Big Effort
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum closed out the 2024 NBA Finals in style, going close to a 30-point triple-double in Monday's title-clincher against Dallas. He led all scorers with 31 points and registered eight rebounds and 11 assists with two steals. The Boston star had two 30-point efforts in the five-game series and ended up […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Jaylen Brown Named Finals MVP
Boston Celtics guard/forward Jaylen Brown was named the 2024 Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP after the team closed out Dallas with a 106-86 victory on Monday. Brown, who was also voted the Eastern Conference Finals MVP during Boston's successful playoff campaign, had 21 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two steals in the title-clincher. He […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Monty Williams Set To Remain With Pistons
Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams is expected to remain at the helm for another season. Williams, who led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals in 2021, signed a massive six-year, $78.5 million deal with the Pistons last offseason but had a miserable campaign with the team. Detroit finished bottom of the league for […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Collin Sexton Could Be On The Move Again
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton could be involved in another trade only two seasons after arriving from Cleveland. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, there is a "belief" among rival executives that Sexton could be on the trade market this summer, along with Jordan Clarkson, who has already previously been linked with a move elsewhere. […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Nuggets "Concerned" Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Will Decline His Player Option
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has had two solid years with the team but might land elsewhere for the 2024-25 campaign. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Nuggets are "concerned" that Caldwell-Pope will decline his $15.44 million player option and enter unrestricted free agency. It is believed that the two-time NBA champion could attract […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Kevin Huerter And Harrison Barnes Expected To Be Available On Trade Market
Sacramento Kings duo Kevin Huerter and Harrison Barnes are reportedly available on the trade market, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Both players had disappointing campaigns in 2023-24, and it looks like the Kings will try to shake up the roster after failing to qualify for the playoffs. Barnes could be moving on just 12 […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Mario Hezonja Linked With Return To NBA
Former top-five draft pick Mario Hezonja has been linked with a return to the NBA. The 29-year-old has been playing in Europe since 2020. However, NBA insider Marc Stein has noted in his Substack that Hezonja is "increasingly coming up as a free agent to watch this offseason when it comes to an NBA return." […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Andre Drummond Reportedly Looking For New Team
Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond appears ready to move on from the Windy City in the summer. According to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times, Drummond is looking for a new team. The veteran big man will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason after completing a two-year, $6.56 million deal in Chicago. Drummond has […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago
Leon Draisaitl On First Three-Game Scoring Drought Since March 2020
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl put in another scoreless effort in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Thursday, finishing without a point for a third consecutive game. It's his first three-game pointless streak since March 2020. Draisaitl has struggled in the Final despite getting 23-plus minutes of ice time in every […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Connor McDavid Finishes Game 3 Loss With Two Assists
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid recorded two assists as the team suffered a 4-3 defeat in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against Florida on Thursday. Edmonton struggled to get past Sergei Bobrovsky again, but the team managed to make it a close game with a couple of third-period strikes, and McDavid collected helpers […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago
Sam Bennett Extends Point Streak To Six Games
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett stretched his point streak to six games in Thursday's 4-3 win against Edmonton in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. The gritty forward scored the team's third goal as Florida's offense came alive in the second period. Bennett's night included three hits and two shots on goal with a […]
Taavi Pailk 9 months ago