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Connor McDavid Wins Hart Trophy For Third Time
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid received the Hart Trophy as the NHL regular season MVP for a third time Monday. He is the ninth player in NHL history to win the award at least three times and now matches Washington's Alex Ovechkin for the most among active players. The Oilers captain was just one vote […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTaylor Hall Traded To Chicago
The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Taylor Hall in a trade with the Boston Bruins on Monday. He was traded to the Windy City along with pending unrestricted free agent Nick Foligno in exchange for Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula, who are pending restricted free agents. The Bruins opened up a nice chunk of cap space with […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoBucks Have Interest In Terrence Ross
Terrence Ross may be among the Milwaukee Bucks' free agency targets, reports Sam Amico of Hoops Wire. As it currently stands, Milwaukee has only eight players signed to a deal for the 2023-24 campaign and Ross would be a decent addition to the squad, offering veteran presence and good scoring ability off the bench. He […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoKevin Love A Target For Bucks
Sources have told Sam Amico of Hoops Wire that the Milwaukee Bucks could pursue Kevin Love in free agency. Milwaukee suffered an embarrassing first-round exit in the 2023 playoffs against Love and the Miami Heat, and the team could look quite different in 2023-24 as Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez test free agency. Love had […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoDerrick Rose Linked With Bulls Reunion
Veteran guard Derrick Rose could return home this summer in free agency, with NBA insider Marc Stein reporting that the Chicago Bulls are among teams that have interest in the 34-year-old. Chicago-born Rose starred for the Bulls at the start of his career, earning three NBA All-Star selections and the 2011 MVP award. According to […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoRui Hachimura To Skip The World Cup
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura won't be playing at this year's FIBA World Cup for Japan. The 25-year-old is set for his first free agency period and wants to focus on his NBA career. "I have decided to skip this year's FIBA World Cup. All apologies for the disappointing news to the fans who […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoFred VanVleet "At The Top Of Rockets Wish List"
NBA insider Marc Stein has reported that Fred VanVleet is "at the top of a Rockets wish list" in free agency. The Rockets have $60 million in cap space to fill and VanVleet could very well take the largest chunk of it, with recent reports suggesting that he is looking to get at least $30 […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoLakers Ready To Match Any Offer For Austin Reaves
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Lakers are willing to match any offer coming Austin Reaves' way in free agency. The 25-year-old restricted free agent looks set to stay in the team, with Stein noting on Substack that the Lakers are ready to pay the big bucks even if some team signs […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoClippers Have Interest In RJ Barrett
The Los Angeles Clippers have RJ Barrett on their radar, according to NBA insider Ian Begley. "I do know -- the Clippers over there-- there are some fans of RJ Barrett," Begley said on the latest episode of SNY's The Putback. The Knicks were linked with a move for Paul George this week and Barrett […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoKings Have Offer On The Table For Sasha Vezenkov
The Sacramento Kings have reportedly made an official offer to this year's EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov. According to Harris Stavrou of SPORT24, the Kings have offered the 27-year-old forward part of their $12.4 million mid-level exception. It is reportedly "slightly lower" than the $8.4 million Keegan Murray is owed next season. Vezenkov scored a league-high […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMavericks Wanted To Bring In Clint Capela
Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela was involved in trade talks with the Dallas Mavericks ahead of this week's draft, but the two teams couldn't agree on a deal. The Mavericks were vulnerable under the rim all year last season and Capela would've been a great pick-up for the team, but when the two sides were […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year ago"Ton Of Interest" In Jaden McDaniels
The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski has reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves "received a ton of interest" in Jaden McDaniels during this week's draft. Teams all over the draft board were calling and inquiring about his availability. However, the Timberwolves weren't interested in making any deals involving the 22-year-old, and according to Krawczynski, the team sees McDaniels […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoThunder in Talks With Euro Star Vasilije Micic
According to European basketball insider Christos Tsaltas, former EuroLeague MVP Vasilije Micic has decided to play in the NBA next season. His rights belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder and talks are ongoing between him and the team, with a potential trade not ruled out. The 29-year-old guard has spent the last five seasons with […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoScott Perunovich Signs One-Year Extension With Blues
St. Louis Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich has signed a one-year extension with the team. It's a one-way contract worth $775,000. Perunovich, who was a pending restricted free agent, has had awful luck with injuries and was limited to only 22 AHL appearances in 2022-23, registering two goals and 18 assists. He has skated in 19 […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoFlames Have Made Tyler Toffoli Available For Trade
Calgary Flames winger Tyler Toffoli has been made available for a trade, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Toffoli was the team's top goal-scorer with 34 markers this past season and also led Calgary in points with 73, but the Flames are going through big changes after a disappointing campaign and Toffoli has only one year […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoBlake Wheeler, Jets Working Together On Departure
Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler is set to depart the club this offseason, with TSN's Pierre LeBrun reporting that the veteran forward is working together with the team to find the most suitable solution for the situation. "This isn't about the Jets desperately trying to get rid of Blake Wheeler, this is two sides […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoKings Trade Sean Durzi To Arizona
The Arizona Coyotes strengthened their blue line on Saturday, adding Sean Durzi from Los Angeles in exchange for a 2024 second-round draft pick. The 24-year-old is switching teams after finishing his second season in the big league. It was a good campaign for Durzi, as the Mississauga-born rearguard posted nine goals and 38 points in […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoErik Haula Signs Three-Year Extension With Devils
New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula has inked a three-year extension with the club only a week before he was set to hit free agency. The versatile Finn earned a $9.45 million deal that has a $3.15 million cap hit. Haula had a solid 41-point campaign in 80 games during his first season in New […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoRyan Johansen Traded To Colorado
The Colorado Avalanche acquired center Ryan Johansen in a trade with the Nashville Predators on Saturday. As part of the deal, Nashville received depth forward Alex Galchenyuk and the Predators retain 50 percent of Johansen's contract. The 30-year-old has two seasons to go on a big $64 million pact that has an eight million cap […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoKhris Middleton Declines $40.4 Million Player Option
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton has declined his $40.4 million player option and will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that a return to the Bucks on a new deal remains a possibility for Middleton. With him soon turning 32 and having a lengthy injury history, Middleton is looking […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMike Muscala Shipped To Washington
Center Mike Muscala was traded to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday by the Boston Celtics in a three-team deal. He'll be packing his bags for a second time in mere months after being a trade deadline acquisition from Oklahoma City. Muscala suited up in 20 games for the Celtics, averaging 5.9 points and 3.4 rebounds, […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoDanilo Gallinari Joins Wizards In Trade
The Washington Wizards acquired Danilo Gallinari from the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade on Wednesday. The Italian veteran moves on from Beantown after just one season and without making a single appearance for the team. Gallinari signed a two-year, $13.3 million deal with the Celtics last offseason but tore his left ACL in September […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoTyus Jones Lands In Washington In Three-Team Trade
The Washington Wizards picked up Tyus Jones from the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade Wednesday, sending Kristaps Porzingis to Boston. Memphis replaced the Los Angeles Clippers in the deal surrounding Porzingis after doubts emerged regarding Malcolm Brogdon's health. Jones was reportedly unhappy with his role in Memphis, as he's made only 45 starts across […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoMarcus Smart Sent To Memphis
The Memphis Grizzlies traded for Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart late Wednesday night. The two were involved in a three-team deal with the Washington Wizards that landed Boston Kristaps Porzingis. It's a bit of a surprising move, considering that Smart has been the heart and soul of the Celtics ever since getting drafted by the […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoKristaps Porzingis Traded To Boston
The Boston Celtics are set to officially acquire Kristaps Porzingis in a three-way trade involving the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies. The big move initially involved the Clippers, but the deal fell apart and the Celtics quickly found another team to work with Wednesday, as they were desperate to get the trade done before the […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoSpencer Knight Expected Back In Fall
Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (personal) is expected to be back with the team for the start of next season. The 22-year-old entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program in February and missed the end of the season, including the team's run to the Stanley Cup Finals. "He's doing well and we expect him back in […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoConnor Hellebuyck Linked With Devils
According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, the New Jersey Devils have registered their interest in Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. "New Jersey has investigated it, they've had a conversation with Winnipeg," LeBrun said on Tuesday's edition of Insider Trading. He also noted that the Devils are one of the teams that Hellebuyck would be interested in […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoSean Monahan Gets One-Year Extension From Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens center Sean Monahan has signed a one-year extension with the team. The 28-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, but a $1.985 million deal will keep him in Montreal for one more year. The Canadiens acquired Monahan from Calgary last August, and he played well at the start […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoZemgus Girgensons Signs New One-Year Deal With Sabres
Buffalo Sabres forward Zemgus Girgensons has secured a new one-year deal with the club. The Sabres brought the Latvian forward back for his 10th season with the team for $2.5 million. Girgensons was Buffalo's first-round pick in 2012, and he's the team's current longest-serving player. The 29-year-old played a career-high 80 games in 2022-23, scoring […]
Taavi Pailk 1 year agoCoyotes Buy Out Patrik Nemeth
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Patrik Nemeth has been bought out by the club. Nemeth was on a three-year, $7.5 million contract that he signed with the New York Rangers in 2021. He was traded to Arizona last July and suited up in 75 games for the team in 2022-23. Nemeth registered five assists with 118 hits, […]
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