Jesper Bratt Inks Eight-Year Deal With Devils

New Jersey Devils right wing Jesper Bratt has signed an eight-year extension with the club. The 24-year-old became one of the highest-paid players on the team, with the new deal worth $63 million in total. Bratt, who was heading toward restricted free agency this summer, will carry a cap hit of $7.875 million. The Devils […]

Jonathan Kuminga Could Be Moved For A Draft Pick

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly looking to acquire a high draft pick in exchange for a young prospect such as Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga himself has looked quite promising for the Warriors, but the team appears ready to move on from him and there have been reports of Kuminga also looking for a change of […]

Kristaps Porzingis Appears To Be Leaning Toward Picking Up His Option

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis appears to be leaning toward picking up his player option. NBA insider Keith Smith has noted that Porzingis was initially expected to decline the option to sign a new long-term deal with the club, but following Washington's front office shake-up there's now "more and more buzz" that the Latvian giant […]

Omer Yurtseven Looking For More Playing Time

Miami Heat center Omer Yurtseven appears to see his future away from the team. The 24-year-old appeared in just nine regular-season games in 2022-23 and he would like to get more playing time. "I think my priority is to play," Yurtseven said when discussing his free agency plans. The Turkish center is set to be […]

Damian Lillard Not Going Anywhere "Right Now"

ESPN's Brian Windhorst has said that a Damian Lillard trade away from Portland isn't imminent. "Not at the start of the season, I don't believe, as of right now," said Windhorst on Wednesday when asked if Lillard will be on a different team when the 2023-24 season begins. "They publicly haven't sounded like they want […]

Heat And Bucks Emerge As Potential Bradley Beal Suitors

According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as strong suitors for Bradley Beal after it was revealed on Wednesday that he could be traded by Washington. Both teams are looking to upgrade their roster, although any potential deal involving Beal would mean Milwaukee has to depart with either […]

Zion Williamson Linked With Exit From New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson could reportedly be moved ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Pelicans would consider trading Williamson if they can move up in the draft to select Scoot Henderson. "I heard this week from one well-placed observer who is convinced that the Pelicans would […]

Multiple Teams Interested In Kenyon Martin Jr.

Houston Rockets forward Kenyon Martin Jr. has plenty of admirers following a breakthrough campaign. The 22-year-old broke into the starting unit in 2022-23, averaging 14.4 points and 6.2 rebounds in the role, and he posted 12.7 points and 5.5 rebounds in 28.0 minutes across the whole campaign. Rockets beat writer Kelly Iko has now reported […]

Rockets Like Austin Reaves "A Lot"

Restricted free-agent shooting guard Austin Reaves is expected to draw a lot of interest around the league when free agency begins, and the Houston Rockets could be among the front-runners for his services. "Reaves is a guy they like a lot," said The Athletic's Rockets beat writer Kelly Iko on the HoopsHype podcast with Michael […]

Seth Curry Thinking About Joining Hometown Hornets

Pending unrestricted free agent Seth Curry has admitted that he would be interested in joining his hometown team, the Charlotte Hornets. "You always think about it. Growing up a Hornets fan, watching my dad play, you always think about one of us wearing that No. 30 Hornets jersey in the modern era," Curry told Sam […]

Heat "Exploring" Star Market

The Miami Heat are looking at adding a star player to the roster this offseason, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. "They're going to explore seeing what the star market is out there," noted Charania, while adding that Miami made an offer for Kyrie Irving right before he was traded to Dallas and the Eastern […]

Suns Actively Engaged In Trade Talks Involving Chris Paul

NBA insider Shams Charania has reported that the Phoenix Suns are actively engaged in trade conversations involving point guard Chris Paul. The Suns are set to part ways with Paul and there are multiple options for the team to do so, but the current focus appears to be on a trade deal. According to Charania, […]

"Lot of Signs" Point To Khris Middleton Remaining In Milwaukee

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is expected to remain with the team. "When you look at his future in Milwaukee, I think there's a lot of signs that would point to him going back," said NBA insider Shams Charania. Middleton has a $40.4 million player option for next season and must make a decision on […]

Matthew Tkachuk Misses Game 5 With A Broken Sternum

Florida Panthers right wing Matthew Tkachuk wasn't in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals because he suffered a broken sternum in Game 3. He was able to finish the contest and played in Game 4, but the injury limited him to just 16:40 of ice time and Panthers head coach […]

Aaron Ekblad Played Through Multiple Injuries In Playoffs

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad battled through multiple injuries in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. He reportedly broke his foot in the first-round series against Boston, had two shoulder separations, and also suffered an oblique tear. Despite the health issues, Ekblad missed only one game during the team's run to the Finals and averaged 23:57 […]

Jack Eichel Wraps Up Finals With Three-Assist Effort

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel posted three assists in Tuesday's Stanley Cup-clincher against Florida. All of Eichel's assists came in even-strength situations as Vegas rocked the Panthers with a 9-3 win. The three-point effort helped Eichel to finish as this year's top scorer in the playoffs. He recorded 26 points across 22 outings, one […]

Mark Stone Scores A Hat Trick As Vegas Wins The Cup

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone finished off the Stanley Cup Finals with a bang, scoring a hat trick to help the team close out the series against Florida with a 9-3 victory Tuesday. Stone started the scoring in the contest with a short-handed goal, added another marker in an even-strength situation, and then […]

Jonathan Marchessault Named Conn Smythe Trophy Winner

Vegas Golden Knights winger Jonathan Marchessault was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Tuesday after the team clinched the championship with a 9-3 victory over Florida. Marchessault was limited to just one assist this time around, but he had 25 points in 22 games overall for […]

Caleb Martin Enjoys Strong Finish To Finals

Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin recorded 10 points and five rebounds off the bench with one assist, one steal and one block as the team went down 94-89 to the Nuggets Monday. He finished with 4-for-9 from the field, with most of Martin's misses coming from a 0-for-4 effort from downtown. Martin came out of […]

Jimmy Butler Posts 21 Points As Miami Fails To Extend Finals

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler settled for 21 points as the team lost Game 5 and the NBA Finals on Monday against Denver. The Heat leader for anonymous for most of the game but was able to make himself the team's top scorer again with a late surge in the fourth quarter. With Miami down […]

Bam Adebayo Posts 11th Playoff Double-Double

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo had his 11th double-double of the 2023 postseason on Monday against Denver, but his efforts weren't enough for the team to extend the season as Miami went down 4-1 in the Finals with a 94-89 defeat. Adebayo scored 20 points on 9-for-20 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds while posting one […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Fills Stat Sheet In Game 5

Denver Nuggets guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope played a very active role in Monday's 94-89 win over Miami, scoring 11 points and posting four rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks. The veteran suffered an injury scare in the third quarter when he hurt his right wrist on a hard fall and had to leave for […]

Michael Porter Jr. Posts 16-Point, 13-Rebound Double-Double

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. had a nice double-double in Monday's championship-clincher against Miami, contributing 16 points on 7-for-17 shooting and matching his playoff career high with 13 rebounds. He secured his eighth double-double of the postseason and only five players had more of them. Porter Jr., who endured another miserable night from deep […]

Jamal Murray Finishes Near Another Triple-Double Monday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray had another good all-around performance as the team won the NBA championship for the first time in franchise history with a 94-89 victory over Miami Monday night. He finished with 14 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and one steal. Murray was plus-12 for the contest despite struggling from the field […]

Nikola Jokic Voted Finals MVP

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was unanimously voted the 2023 NBA Finals MVP after the team secured the championship title with a 94-89 victory over Miami Monday. The Joker had 28 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and one block in the final game, shooting an extremely efficient 12-for-16 from the field. He averaged a sensational […]

Adin Hill On Historic Run In 2023 Playoffs

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill has been an unexpected hero for the team in this year's playoffs and has made history with his spectacular play. After taking over the crease following Laurent Brossoit's (lower body) injury, Hill has put together a 10-4 record, becoming the first goaltender in NHL history to earn 10 wins […]

Oilers Have Travis Konecny On Their Radar

Kurt Leavins of The Edmonton Journal has reported that the Edmonton Oilers have their eye on Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny. A "contact with connections to the player" has told Leavins that Edmonton is one of a number of teams that are looking at Konecny, who had an impressive year on a struggling team with […]

Flames Getting Calls On Noah Hanifin

Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin could be on the move this offseason, with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reporting that teams have begun to ask the Flames about their plans with him. Hanifin is set to become an unrestricted free agent next season as he's about to enter the final year of a six-year deal that carries […]

Scott Laughton Attracting Lot Of Interest Around The League

Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton has reportedly become a hot commodity in the NHL. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman has reported that "many teams" talked with Flyers general manager Danny Briere about a potential Laughton deal at Saturday's draft combine. The 29-year-old is a versatile player who has just had a career year offensively with 43 points […]

Connor Hellebuyck Not Interested In Extension With Jets

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is set to be traded this offseason, with Murat Ates of The Athletic reporting that he isn't interested in signing an extension with the club. The talented netminder has one season left on a six-year, $37 million deal signed in 2018. "That ship has sailed," writes Ates regarding Hellebuyck's interest […]