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Drew O’Connor Re-Signs With Penguins For Two Years
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Drew O'Connor has inked a two-year deal, avoiding an arbitration process. The 25-year-old will be paid $1.85 million, giving him a $925,000 cap hit for the next couple of seasons. O'Connor played a career-high 46 games with the Penguins in 2022-23, posting five goals and six assists with 63 hits as […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoIsac Lundestrom Ruled Out Until January
Anaheim Ducks center Isac Lundestrom has been ruled out until January after undergoing surgery for a torn Achilles. He reportedly suffered the injury a few weeks back while running sprints in his native Sweden. Lundestrom also had some injury issues last season and was limited to only 61 games. He totaled 14 points (four goals, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoRockets Pick Up Jeenathan Williams On Training Camp Contract
The Houston Rockets have signed Jeenathan Williams to a training camp contract. The 24-year-old quickly lands on another team after Portland waived Williams last week before his salary for 2023-24 became guaranteed. Williams played in five games with the Trail Blazers near the end of last season, making four starts and averaging 10.6 points, 3.0 […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoBuddy Boeheim Signs Exhibit 10 Contract With Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have signed Buddy Boeheim to an Exhibit 10 contract. The 23-year-old shooting guard made his first 10 NBA appearances with the Pistons last season, but the team declined to make a qualifying offer for him in the summer and renounced his rights. However, Boeheim played for the Pistons in the Summer League […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoRaptors Sign Mouhamadou Gueye To Exhibit 10 Deal
The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Mouhamadou Gueye to an Exhibit 10 contract. The 25-year-old featured for the team in the Summer League and appears to have played well enough to get further opportunities to impress. Gueye averaged 7.4 points and 4.8 rebounds with 1.0 blocks in 16.8 minutes during five Summer League appearances. He […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoKevin Love Could Be In And Out Of Starting Lineup In 2023-24
Miami Heat power forward Kevin Love is set to battle with Caleb Martin for a starter's role next season. "It possibly could wind up like during the playoffs, where it's situational, with Kevin Love starting against bigger front lines and Caleb Martin starting against small-ball alignments. But Erik Spoelstra has shown during the regular season […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJaxson Hayes Seen As Potential Starter By Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes could land himself a starter's job for the 2023-24 campaign, at least the team is hopeful that he can fill the role, according to Jovan Buha of the Athletic. "The Lakers have five players who deserve to play at least 20 minutes, at least in the regular season: James, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoPelicans Looking For A New Center
According to Will Guillory of The Athletic, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking for an upgrade at the center position, meaning Jonas Valanciunas' days on the team are likely numbered. "With Valanciunas heading into the final year of his deal, the Pels have been sniffing around for other options in recent months," Guillory wrote. "There […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJason Zucker Excited To Lead Young Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes winger Jason Zucker is looking forward to the challenge of helping his younger teammates on and off the ice. "It's a great young team, and kind of a new challenge for me being the oldest guy on the team," Zucker told NHL.com. "That will be a little bit weird, but it should be […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoBobby Brink Eager To Earn NHL Spot
Philadelphia Flyers winger Bobby Brink impressed at development camp last week and is eager to earn himself a spot on the roster for next season. The 2022 NCHC Player of the Year lost a large chunk of last season to hip surgery and featured only in the AHL, registering 12 goals and 28 points in […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJeremy Swayman Awarded $3.475 Million Contract By Arbitrator
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman has been awarded a one-year, $3.475 million contract in salary arbitration. The deal was announced after Swayman had filed for $4.8 million and Boston was offering $2 million. The talented goalie heads into the 2023-24 campaign on the back of an excellent year. Linus Ullmark had a sensational season as […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTrade Talk For Zach LaVine Has "Quieted"
According to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times, trade talk surrounding Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has "quieted", but he could still be dealt, even when the season has started. The 28-year-old star has been linked with a number of teams, most recently the New York Knicks, but Chicago's asking price for LaVine is […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoLuke Travers Set To Remain In Australia
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Luke Travers was one of the team's key players on its route to the NBA Summer League championship in Las Vegas, but the 21-year-old won't be linking up with the main squad when the 2023-24 campaign gets going. "I feel like there was no point signing for a two-way (NBA contract) because […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoP.J. Washington's Situation "Amazingly Quiet"
Charlotte Hornets power forward P.J. Washington is one of the top free agents on the market, but he reportedly isn't anywhere near to signing a contract. "Amazingly quiet on that front," NBA insider Marc Stein said about Washington's situation. "As August draws near you really have to wonder if he's going to take the qualifying […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJohnny Juzang Determined To Prove Himself
Utah Jazz shooting guard Johnny Juzang is full of motivation after earning another two-way contract from the team. "I've got a lot to show everybody," Juzang told Sarah Todd of The Deseret News. "Look, I mean, I've got a chip on my shoulder. I've always felt like I'm a great player and I've always worked […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJaylen Nowell Not On Mavericks Radar
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks aren't pursuing free agent Jaylen Nowell. It was recently reported that the Mavericks are looking to add Nowell to the roster, but that actually isn't the case, at least not currently. "I know there were some recent reports that Jaylen Nowell from Minnesota is a potential […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoAyo Dosunmu Eager To Bounce Back Next Season
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu had an underwhelming sophomore season in the NBA, but he's always been a great third-year performer and will look to prove it again in 2023-24. "Just trying to learn from my mistakes," Dosunmu told Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. "Understand the success I had my rookie year and then the […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoCavaliers Remain Committed To Donovan Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell remains the centerpiece for the team and the franchise is ready to make everything possible to please the 26-year-old superstar. "They're doing their best to reconfigure things around him and just keep rolling out the red carpet, making sure he knows he is taking care of, all of that," a […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoT.J. McConnell Reportedly Not Keen On Move To Phoenix
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell has been linked with a move to the Phoenix Suns, but he apparently isn't very keen on the idea himself. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, McConnell is "hopeful" of staying with the Pacers. The 31-year-old has spent four seasons with the Pacers, averaging a solid 8.0 points and […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoQuentin Grimes Could Make A Big Leap Next Season
New York Knicks shooting guard Quentin Grimes is seen by JJ Redick as a player who could take a big leap forward next season. After working a couple of days with Grimes, Redick said on his podcast "The Old Man and the Three", "Let's assume the Knicks don't make a trade. The guy that could […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJamal Cain Seeking A Standard Contract
Restricted free agent Jamal Cain, who debuted in the NBA last season with the Miami Heat, is hoping to secure himself a standard contract for the 2023-24 campaign. The 24-year-old earned himself a two-way deal after going undrafted last year and the Heat have made him a qualifying offer to bring him back on another […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoKira Lewis Jr. Reportedly Facing An Exit From New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. is facing an uncertain future and might not suit up for the team next season. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Lewis Jr. could be traded to save cash. Getting rid of Lewis Jr.'s salary would help the Pelicans avoid luxury tax. Lewis Jr. was the 13th pick […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTyronn Lue Wants Clippers To Get "Serious" About The Regular Season
Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue wants a more "serious" approach to the regular season from his troops, following a conversation with team leaders Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. "One thing I told Kawhi and PG this summer, like we do gotta approach the regular season a different way," Lue said on the All […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoJuraj Slafkovsky Ready To Bounce Back In 2023-24
Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky has promised to play better next season than he did during his rookie campaign. After getting selected first overall in last year's draft, the Slovakian teenager posted only four goals and six assists in 39 appearances before a knee injury ended his debut campaign in January. "I expect the […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoSenators Snap Up Vladimir Tarasenko
The Ottawa Senators have signed free agent Vladimir Tarasenko to a one-year, $5 million deal. The contract includes a full no-trade clause. Tarasenko was one of the top free agents remaining on the market, and according to The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford, there were a number of teams interested in him, including Florida, San Jose, and […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoLogan Cooley Signs Entry-Level Contract With Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes center Logan Cooley has signed a three-year entry-level contract and is set to debut in the NHL in 2023-24. The University of Minnesota standout initially planned to return for his sophomore college year, but he ended up changing his mind. Cooley, who was selected third overall in the 2022 NHL Draft, led Minnesota […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoZach Werenski Fully Healed And Raring To Go Ahead Of Season
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski is fully healed from shoulder surgery and very excited to start life under new head coach Mike Babcock. "My shoulder's all good, pretty much full go since summer hit, so it's good to have a full summer (of training) under my belt," Werenski said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old got […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMatthew Murray Heading To Long-Term Injured Reserve
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matthew Murray (undisclosed) will be placed on long-term Injured Reserve ahead of the 2023-2024 NHL season. The team has ruled him out indefinitely while not disclosing the nature of Murray's injury. The two-time Stanley Cup champion had all sorts of injury troubles during his debut campaign in Toronto and last played […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoHurricanes Lock Up Sebastian Aho With Eight-Year Extension
Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho has signed an eight-year extension, general manager Don Waddell announced Wednesday. The Finnish star forward, who celebrated his 26th birthday on Wednesday, will be paid $78 million over the course of the deal, giving him a $9.75 million cap hit. "Sebastian has developed into one of the best two-way centers […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoNuggets Planning To Use More Young Players Next Season
According to The Athletic's Tony Jones, the Denver Nuggets are planning to rely more on young players next season. The exits of Bruce Brown and Jeff Green have opened up minutes in the rotation, and Christian Braun and Peyton Watson are in line for bigger roles. Braun already showed plenty of potential last season, while […]
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