Bobby Portis Has Very Productive 16 Minutes Against Jordan

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis came alive at the FIBA World Cup on Wednesday, producing the goods at both ends of the court in a blowout victory over Jordan. The 28-year-old notched 13 points on 4-for-8 shooting and registered six rebounds with three steals in 16 minutes. Playing as a backup, Portis had logged only […]

Anthony Edwards Leads Team USA With 22 Points Versus Jordan

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards put up a team-high 22 points in 19 minutes as Team USA demolished Jordan 110-62 at the FIBA World Cup Wednesday. After struggling for efficiency in the previous matchup against Greece, Edwards shot 8-for-16 from the field and hit three of his five attempts from deep. He was also […]

Kings Interested In JaVale McGee

According to Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes, the Sacramento Kings are interested in picking up center JaVale McGee, who was waived by the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. McGee signed a three-year deal for around $17 million with Dallas last summer, but he became redundant on the team and averaged just 8.5 minutes in 42 appearances. The […]

Sam Gagner Rejoins Oilers On Professional Tryout Contract

Veteran forward Sam Gagner is once again a member of the Edmonton Oilers after signing a professional tryout contract with the team. He has previously already had two spells with the club, famously tying the franchise record with an eight-point game in 2012. Gagner spent last season with the Winnipeg Jets, suiting up in 48 […]

Maple Leafs Bring In Simon Benoit On One-Year Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenseman Simon Benoit to a one-year, $775,000 contract. The 24-year-old is switching teams as a free agent after the Anaheim Ducks didn't extend a qualifying offer to him. Benoit skated in 137 games with the Ducks, posting 15 points (four goals, 11 assists). He made 78 appearances in 2022-23, […]

James van Riemsdyk Penciled In For A Top-Six Role

Boston Bruins left wing James van Riemsdyk is set to start life in Beantown as a member of the top six. Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery has told Steve Conroy of The Boston Herald that he expects to pair Pavel Zacha with David Pastrnak, and van Riemsdyk will likely join the two at the start […]

Anton Forsberg Good To Go For The Start Of Season

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg (knees) is back healthy again and ready to go for the start of the season. The Swedish netminder was forced to end the 2023-23 campaign early after tearing the MCL in both of his knees in a game against Edmonton on Feb. 11. "I've been back to 100 percent for […]

Joonas Donskoi Forced To Retire Due To Concussions

Finnish forward Joonas Donsoi has announced his retirement from professional hockey, citing multiple concussions. The 31-year-old missed the entire 2023-23 campaign after colliding with a teammate in a preseason game and suffered a concussion. He became a free agent this summer after completing a four-year, $15.6 million deal as a member of the Seattle Kraken. […]

Alex Galchenyuk Moves To KHL

Free-agent forward Alex Galchenyuk is moving to Europe, having signed a two-year deal with KHL powerhouse SKA Saint Petersburg. Galchenyuk inked a one-year deal as a free agent with the Arizona Coyotes on July 1, but the contract was terminated less than two weeks later after the 29-year-old had a run-in with the law. He […]

Joseph Woll Set To Start Season As Maple Leafs No. 2

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll looks set to be the backup for starter Ilya Samsonov in 2023-24. With Matt Murray (undisclosed) unavailable and starting the season on long-term Injured Reserve, the Maple Leafs recently snapped up veteran Martin Jones, but it looks like the team is trusting Woll as the No. 2. "I think […]

Andre Burakovsky Expected To Be Fully Ready For Training Camp

Seattle Kraken left wing Andre Burakovsky (lower body) is expected to be fully healthy by the time training camp comes around, and general manager Ron Francis hopes to see a big season from him. "He was our leading scorer when he went out, so we're hoping he can come back and get to the level […]

Luka Doncic Posts 37 Points In World Cup Opener

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic put on a show in Slovenia's World Cup opener against Venezuela on Saturday, posting a tournament-high 37 points. The four-time All-Star struggled from downtown and hit only 2-for-8 behind the arc, but he was 11-for-18 overall from the field and grabbed a big chunk of his points off the free-throw […]

Glenn Robinson III Works Out With Celtics

Forward Glenn Robinson III appears to be attempting an NBA comeback, with Ian Begley of SNY reporting that the 29-year-old recently had a workout with the Boston Celtics. Robinson III last played in the Association in 2020-21, averaging 5.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 16.0 minutes with the Sacramento Kings. He has suited up for […]

Blake Griffin Loved His Experience In Boston

Free-agent forward Blake Griffin has opened up about his experience with the Boston Celtics last season. "Boston is unbelievable," Griffin said on Barstool Sports' Fore Play podcast. "Living in Boston, playing in Boston, was like one of the best experiences. Dude, the fans are incredible." The 34-year-old made 41 appearances for the team in 2022-23, […]

Heat Have Been Long-Time Admirers Of Thomas Bryant

Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant will likely feel very welcome in South Florida, with head coach Erik Spoelstra admitting that he has kept the big man in high regard ever since Bryant had a pre-draft workout with the Heat. "Thomas is somebody that we worked out in the draft when he came out in the […]

Erik Spoelstra Delighted To Have Josh Richardson Back

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is extremely happy to have Josh Richardson back on the squad. The team's former second-round draft pick signed a two-year deal with the Heat in the summer after playing for five different teams in the past four seasons. "To be able to get somebody like J-Rich, who we are […]

Tyrese Maxey Believes Sixers Can Be Competitive Without James Harden

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey still has faith in the team's ability to compete even if James Harden gets his wish and moves on from the organization ahead of the 2023-24 NBA campaign. "I think with the position that the Sixers are in, we can't ever see a season as 'a wash.' We have talent. […]

Elias Pettersson Has Put Contract Talks With Canucks On Hold

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson is fully focused on preparing for the new NHL campaign and isn't discussing a contract extension with the team at present. "I've just put that on hold," Pettersson told NHL.com. "I still have one more year left. I've been wanting to focus on training this summer and the contract will […]

Darren Raddysh Inks Extension With Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh has received a two-year extension from the team, signing a $1.95 million, two-year deal. The contract will kick in from the 2024-25 campaign when Raddysh finishes his current pact. Raddysh skated in 17 NHL games last season, posting three points (one goal, two assists) with 16 blocks and 25 […]

Evan Bouchard Signs Two-Year Deal With Oilers

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard has signed a two-year extension with the team. The deal is worth $7.8 million, giving Bouchard a $3.9 million cap hit for the next couple of seasons. The 23-year-old was one of the few remaining restricted free agents without a contract for the upcoming NHL campaign. Bouchard is coming off […]

Joe Veleno Re-Signs With Red Wings For One Year

Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno has signed a one-year, $825,000 contract for the 2023-24 campaign. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent after coming off his rookie deal. Veleno, who was a first-round selection at the 2018 NHL Draft, enjoyed a career year in 2022-23, setting new highs in games played (81), goals (9), […]

Rangers Sign Alexis Lafreniere To Two-Year Deal

New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere has finally agreed on an extension with the team, signing up for two years and $4.65 million. The 2020 No. 1 draft pick was a restricted free agent after coming off his entry-level contract. Lafreniere has struggled to live up to his draft status, but he did have […]

Auston Matthews Signs Four-Year Extension With Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews has agreed to a four-year extension with the club, signing a $53 million deal. He is now tied with the team through the 2027-28 season, and the new contract is a historic one in terms of its value, as Matthews will have the highest-ever cap hit in the NHL […]

Collin Sexton's Role Unclear Ahead Of New Campaign

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton missed a large chunk of last season with health issues, and it's unclear where he fits in the team's plans ahead of the new campaign. Sarah Todd of The Deseret News has noted that there's fierce competition for the starting point guard spot in Utah, and Sexton needs to improve […]

Torrey Craig Ready To Complement Bulls Stars

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig believes he can help team leaders DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine become even better scorers. "Winning and playing at a high level it definitely translates. I'm going to ride that confidence here," Craig told K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. "Everybody knows two of the most talented scorers on the […]

Domantas Sabonis Wants All-Around Improvement From Kings

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis helped the team end a 16-year playoff drought in 2022-23, but he expects things to be more challenging in the upcoming campaign and wants to see improvement from the squad at both ends of the floor. "We definitely know it's going to be the hardest year yet. Last year, there […]

Austin Reaves Believes Many Still Doubt His Ability

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves has played a vital role in an NBA Western Conference Finals run and is gearing up to suit up for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, but the 25-year-old feels that a lot of people still have doubts in his ability. "I don't think (my mentality) shifts […]

Reggie Jackson Ready To "Steady The Ship" Off Nuggets Bench

Denver Nuggets point guard Reggie Jackson is getting ready for his first full season with the team and sees himself playing an important part off the bench. "My job is going to be to come in and try and steady the ship as much as I can when I'm in the game," Jackson told The […]

Bulls Desperate To Extend DeMar DeRozan

Chicago Bulls general manager Marc Eversley hopes to work out an extension with star forward DeMar DeRozan, who is entering the final year of his contract. "I would love DeMar to be part of this program long term. Let's see how that plays out and what that looks like going forward," Eversley told Darnell Mayberry […]

Anthony Mantha Aims To Produce A 60-Point Campaign

Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha has set himself a lofty goal for the upcoming NHL season, aiming to produce a 60-point campaign. "My personal goal is 60 points this year and then to sign a long-term contract somewhere," Mantha recently told RDS, according to a translation. Mantha's current career-high in scoring stands at 48 […]