Oilers Add Vasily Podkolzin In Trade With Canucks

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired winger Vasily Podkolzin from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. The Russian forward switched clubs in Canada following 137 appearances with the Canucks. Podkolzin, who was a top-10 pick in 2019, hasn't been very impactful in the NHL, notching 35 points (18 goals, 17 assists). […]

Jordan Harris Sent To Columbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets have picked up defenseman Jordan Harris in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens. The 24-year-old blue-liner was sent to Ohio in exchange for Patrik Laine, with the Blue Jackets also receiving a 2026 second-round draft selection. After being named the Hockey East Best Defensive Defenseman in 2022, Harris made 131 appearances […]

Patrik Laine Traded To Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Patrik Laine in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. The Blue Jackets received defenseman Jordan Harris and a second-round draft pick in the trade. The deal came to fruition shortly after the Blue Jackets' general manager, Don Waddell, announced that Laine didn't want to play for the […]

Damian Lillard Confident Of Big Bounce-Back Campaign

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard struggled by his standards in his debut campaign with the team but is confident that he can regain the form he previously had playing in Portland. "I'm not a player that's breaking down," Lillard told Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "I live a clean, good, healthy life […]

Nuggets Interested In Vasilije Micic

Charlotte Hornets point guard Vasilije Micic is drawing links with the Denver Nuggets. "With a salary of $7.7 million this season and an $8.1 million team option in 2025-26, Vasilije Micić continues to be mentioned as a potential down-the-road trade target for Denver given Micic's close relationship with Nuggets star Nikola Jokic," writes NBA insider […]

Omer Yurtseven Recently Works Out For Knicks

Turkish center Omer Yurtseven remains a free agent and is linked with a return to Europe. However, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, the 26-year-old recently had a workout with the New York Knicks. The Knicks are exploring frontcourt options after losing Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Yurtseven, who started […]

Clippers Preparing For Possibility Of P.J. Tucker Remaining With Team

Los Angeles Clippers forward P.J. Tucker will likely remain with the team for the start of the season. The veteran was sparingly used by the team in 2023-24, and Tucker even publicly requested a trade. According to The Athletic's Law Murray, the Clippers have explored trading him in the offseason after Tucker picked up a […]

Taylor Hall Aims To Be "Solid Contributor" For Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (knee) is looking to produce a strong bounce-back year following an injury-hit 2023-24 campaign. "I'm really confident I'll be a solid contributor for the Blackhawks this year," Hall told Ben Pope of The Chicago Sun-Times. "What makes me say that is the hockey I've played and the preparation I've […]

Travis Hamonic Fully Recovered From Knee Surgery

Ottawa Senators defenseman Travis Hamonic (knee) is good to go for the start of next season. Steve Warne of The Hockey News has reported that Hamonic is healthy again after recovering from knee surgery. Hamonic underwent a "minor procedure" on his knee after the 2023-24 season ended. Hamonic missed most of the final stretch for […]

Martin Pospisil Set To Return To Action In Olympic Qualifiers

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil (shoulder) appears to be fully healthy again, with Slovakia naming him on its roster for the upcoming 2026 Olympic Winter Games qualifiers. The qualifying tournament will be played Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 in Slovakia. Pospisil hurt his shoulder playing for his country in the 2024 World Championship. The 24-year-old […]

Artturi Lehkonen "A Question Mark" For Start Of Season

Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (shoulder) has been labeled "a question mark" for the start of the season by head coach Jared Bednar. It was previously reported that Lehkonen was expected to be ready for training camp after undergoing shoulder surgery shortly after the team's 2023-24 season ended in the second round of the Stanley […]

Gabriel Landeskog Expected To Return Near Start Of Season

Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (knee) is expected to make his long-awaited return to action early next season. "He's trying to make a return here sometime near the start of the season and if that goes well, it would be a really big boost for us," Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said Saturday. "So, that's something […]

Theo Maledon Moves To France

French point guard Theo Maledon will be back in his homeland for the 2024-25 campaign, joining LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne. The 23-year-old made his pro debut with the Tony Parker-owned ASVEL and now returns to the team following four seasons in the NBA. Maledon started his career in the States with the Oklahoma City Thunder and […]

Aleksej Pokusevski Returning To Serbia

Forward Aleksej Pokusevski will return to Europe next season, having reached a deal with Partizan Belgrade. He will join his hometown team after making 168 appearances across four NBA seasons. Pokusevski split the 2023-24 campaign between Oklahoma City and Charlotte. The former first-round pick posted 5.2 points and 3.3 rebounds in 14.5 minutes last term. […]

RJ Barrett Slated For Breakout Season

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett boosted his fantasy stock with a productive finish to 2023-24, and even more is expected from him in the upcoming campaign. John Hollinger, former NBA executive and current Senior NBA columnist at The Athletic, believes Barrett could have a breakout season in 2024-25. Barrett shot an outstanding 55.3 percent from […]

Jacob Toppin Agrees To New Two-Way Deal With Knicks

Forward Jacob Toppin will return to the New York Knicks for the 2024-25 season on a two-way deal. He's filling the final two-way spot for the Knicks. Toppin also had a two-way contract with the team last season, making nine NBA appearances. The 24-year-old was limited to 4.2 minutes and was a long way off […]

Terence Davis Works Out For Bucks

Shooting guard Terence Davis is attempting an NBA comeback and has worked out for the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Davis couldn't land on an NBA roster for the start of the 2023-24 campaign and ruptured his Achilles in January playing in the G League. However, it looks like he has now […]

Cavaliers Looking To Add Frontcourt Depth

The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly interested in adding some frontcourt depth for the new season. With Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen roaming around, Cleveland has a high-quality duo starting on the frontcourt, but there isn't much cover for them. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the team has had a look at Bruno Caboclo as […]

Evander Kane Set To Miss Start Of Season

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane appears set to miss the beginning of the new NHL campaign. According to Oilers radio broadcaster Bob Stauffer, there is a "very good chance" Kane won't be ready for the start of the season. Stauffer mentions the possibility of surgery for Kane. This is unfortunate news, as Kane also […]

Will Smith Aims To Be "Huge Contributor" During Rookie Year

San Jose Sharks center Will Smith wants to make an instant impact in the NHL if he makes the team for the 2024-25 campaign. "I have expectations and goals as a player, and the goal is to make the team and be a huge contributor," Smith told Chelena Goldman of NHL.com. After being the fourth […]

Cody Glass Moves To Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired center Cody Glass in a trade with the Nashville Predators. Minor league forward Jordan Frasca will be heading the other way, with Nashville also giving up a 2025 third-round draft pick and a 2026 sixth-round selection in the deal. This move is a salary dump for the Predators, who got […]

Dylan Holloway Inks Offer Sheet With Blues

Edmonton Oilers forward Dylan Holloway signed a two-year, $4.58 million offer sheet with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. The 22-year-old will be on the move if Edmonton doesn't match the offer in seven days. It's going to be a tricky task because the team is currently over the salary limit. The situation is further […]

Philip Broberg Signs $9.16 Million Offer Sheet With Blues

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Philip Broberg has signed an offer sheet with the St. Louis Blues. He agreed on a two-year, $9.16 million deal. The Oilers now need to match the offer within seven days in order to retain Broberg, who is a restricted free agent following the expiration of his entry-level contract. Broberg has struggled […]

Caleb Martin Believes He Can Elevate His Game In Philadelphia

Philadelphia 76ers forward Caleb Martin wants to do something "special" with his new team and sees himself playing a significant role. "They're putting a great team together. They've got a lot of guys with a lot of talent," Martin told Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. "So I think it should elevate my game in […]

Reggie Jackson Eager To Start Life Under Nick Nurse

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Reggie Jackson is excited to link up with Nick Nurse in the City of Brotherly Love and isn't overly concerned about his playing time, despite facing a lot of competition for minutes at the point guard position. "Since he was with the Raptors and became a head coach, kind of seeing […]

Kristaps Porzingis Progressing "Well"

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (leg) hasn't suffered any setbacks in his recovery from a rare leg injury but isn't close to returning to basketball activities. "He's in Latvia. He's starting to do more and more and more," Celtics president Brad Stevens told Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. "He was in a boot for […]

Dennis Schroder Wants To Remain In Brooklyn Long-Term

Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Schroder enters a contract year with the aim of securing himself a long-term future with the team. "I want to be in Brooklyn long-term. Hopefully that works out," Schroder said in an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape. "I want to be a veteran who shows the young people […]

Tyrese Haliburton Suffered Leg Injury During Olympics

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton was carrying a leg injury during the Paris Olympics. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, Haliburton dealt with a "minor" leg injury and had an MRI during the tournament. The Pacers star featured in only three games during Team USA's run to win another gold medal, logging 26 total minutes. […]

Trent Forrest Signs For Spanish Team Baskonia

Guard Trent Forrest has signed a deal with Spanish team Baskonia. The 26-year-old will move to Europe following 151 NBA appearances. He took the court 38 times with the Atlanta Hawks last term, posting 2.2 points and 2.4 assists in 10.9 minutes. Forrest spent two seasons in Atlanta after starting his NBA career with the […]

Oshae Brissett Not Ruling Out Return To Boston

Forward Oshae Brissett remains a free agent but is generating interest among a few teams and isn't ruling out a return to Boston, where he spent the 2023-24 campaign. "I'm still a free agent now, talking to some teams. You guys will all see, obviously, when it happens, where I end up. That's full transparency, […]