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Luke 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 2 years 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 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoJazz See A Big Role For John Collins
Utah Jazz power forward John Collins looks set for a major bounce-back season in 2023-24, with his new team considering him an "integral part" of plans to play big lineups. "Adding John Collins was a no-brainer," an anonymous member of the Jazz told Keith Smith of Spotrac. "He's an outstanding talent. We feel like he […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoDeandre Ayton Set To Play "Key Role" For Suns Next Season
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is highly valued by the team's new coaching staff and appears to be penciled in for a big role in 2023-24. "We're committed to Deandre," an anonymous member of the Suns told Keith Smith of Spotrac. "He's going to play a key role for us this year as the backline […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoNikola Jovic Has Impressed Heat With His Development
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic could be set for a bigger role next season after impressing with his development. The 20-year-old was one of the team leaders in the Summer League, averaging 15.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in four outings, kicking off the action with back-to-back 20-point efforts. "There's a lot to like about his […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoMikal Bridges Doesn't Expect Big Moves By Nets Ahead Of Season
Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges doesn't foresee the team making big roster moves ahead of the season. "Yeah, pretty much, I think so. And I'm pretty excited about it," Bridges told The New York Post. "I mean, I love the guys that we've got, just bring everybody back and finally go through preseason and new […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoChris Paul Believes He Can "Thrive" Next To Draymond Green
Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul is looking forward to linking up with his new team on the court and believes that he won't have any issues working well with Draymond Green, despite Green having said a few years back that he doesn't "like" Paul. "I feel sorry for the other teams that's got […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoEetu Luostarinen Inks Extension With Panthers
Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen has agreed to a three-year extension with the team, signing a deal that reportedly has a $3 million cap hit. Luostarinen is set to enter the final season of a two-year, $3 million contract, coming off a breakout campaign. The Finnish forward had 17 goals and 43 points in 82 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoTony DeAngelo Rejoins Hurricanes
Defenseman Tony DeAngelo has rejoined the Carolina Hurricanes as a free agent, signing a one-year, $1.675 million deal. DeAngelo was traded to Philadelphia only last July when he had spent just one season in Raleigh, but he is making a quick return after the Flyers bought out his two-year, $10 million contract that had one […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoPatrice Bergeron Announces Retirement
Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron has announced that he is retiring from hockey. The Bruins captain made the announcement a day after celebrating his 38th birthday. Bergeron, who is widely regarded as one of the best two-way forwards in NHL history, is retiring after playing 19 seasons in the NHL. He spent all of his […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoVictor Olofsson Set To Remain In Buffalo For Start Of Season
Buffalo Sabres winger Victor Olofsson looks set to remain with the team for the start of the season despite being in trade rumors all summer. The 28-year-old is starting the final season of his contract and his long-term future looks to be elsewhere, but Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News has noted that the Sabres […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoPhilipp Kurashev Signs Two-Year Deal With Blackhawks After Arbitration
Chicago Blackhawks forward Philipp Kurashev has been awarded a two-year, $4.5 million contract by a salary arbitrator. With the contract's average annual value coming in at $2.25 million, the 23-year-old is getting a nice bump in salary after playing on a $750,000 deal last season. Kurashev posted a career-high 25 points in 70 games in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoIlya Samsonov Gets One-Year, $3.55 Million Deal In Arbitration
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Ilya Samsonov has been awarded a one-year, $3.55 million contract in an arbitration decision. Samsonov was looking for $4.9 million at the arbitration hearing on Friday, while the Maple Leafs submitted an offer at $2.4 million. The Russian netminder, who came off a one-year, $1.8 million deal, will be heading into […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years agoSebastian Aho Closing In On Long-Term Extension With Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho is closing in on a long-term contract extension with the team, according to general manager Don Waddell. The Finnish star has one season remaining on a five-year, $42.27 million contract he signed in 2019 when Carolina matched an offer sheet he received from Montreal. Aho has been killing it throughout […]
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