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Nikola Jokic Logs Historic Triple-Double
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic made history on Wednesday, becoming the first player ever with a 30-20-10 triple-double in an NBA Finals game. He went for 32 points on 12-for-21 shooting and recorded 21 rebounds and 10 assists. It's Jokic's third 30-20-10 game in the playoffs while the rest of the NBA has combined for […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Radko Gudas Expected To Play In Game 3
Florida Panthers defenseman Radko Gudas (undisclosed) is expected to play in Game 3 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals on Thursday. He suffered an undisclosed injury in Monday's Game 2, logging only 2:11 of ice time, and hasn't practiced since then, but it looks like he will be ready for action Thursday. Gudas has racked […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Andreas Athanasiou Signs Two-Year Extension With Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks forward Andreas Athanasiou has received a two-year extension from the club that pays him $8.5 million. The 28-year-old was heading toward unrestricted free agency before inking the new deal. Athanasiou earned himself a nice pay rise off a strong finish to the season, as he was on a one-year, $3 million deal. The […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Kings Extend Vladislav Gavrikov For Two Years
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov has signed a new two-year deal with the club with an average annual value of $5.875 million. The Russian blue-liner is coming off a three-year, $8.4 million deal and he was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Gavrikov joined the Kings midseason from Columbus and proved […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Senators Exploring Trade Options Involving Alex DeBrincat
Ottawa Senators left wing Alex DeBrincat could be moved in the offseason and the team has started to examine the trade market for him, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. The 25-year-old has just finished his first season with the Senators, but he's a pending restricted free agent and only one year away from unrestricted free […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Timo Meier Set To Begin Contract Talks With Devils This Week
New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier will start contract talks with the club this week, general manager Tom Fitzgerald said on Tuesday. The 26-year-old is set to become a restricted free agent on July 1. Talking at the NHL Scouting Combine, Fitzgerald noted that New Jersey wants to lock up Meier long-term. The Devils traded […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Ivan Provorov Traded To Columbus
The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired defenseman Ivan Provorov from the Philadelphia Flyers in a three-way trade with the Los Angeles Kings. The deal included defenseman Kevin Connauton moving from Philadelphia to L.A., while Kings defenseman Sean Walker and goaltender Calvin Petersen joined the Flyers. A couple of minor league players and a few draft […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Anthony Duclair Scores Fourth Playoff Goal
Florida Panthers right wing Anthony Duclair scored the team's second goal in a 5-2 loss in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against Vegas. Eric Staal opened the scoring in a short-handed situation and Duclair tied the game at two late in the second period, but the Panthers failed to match Vegas' offense in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Jack Eichel Opens Stanley Cup Finals With Two Assists
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel dished out two assists as the team kicked off the Stanley Cup Finals with a 5-2 victory over Florida. The assists came in the third period when Zach Whitecloud registered the game-winning goal and Reilly Smith wrapped things up in the contest with an empty-netter. Eichel led all forwards […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Jonathan Marchessault Extends Point Streak With Another Goal
Vegas Golden Knights winger Jonathan Marchessault scored a power-play goal in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals to extend his point streak to six games. The 32-year-old tied the contest at one in the first period before the Golden Knights ran away with a 5-2 victory. Marchessault has been very productive throughout Vegas' playoff […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Julius Randle Has Ankle Surgery
New York Knicks power forward Julius Randle has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle, the team announced on Saturday. Randle hurt his left ankle near the end of the regular season, missing the final five games, and also tweaked it in the first-round playoff series against Cleveland. The two-time All-Star will be able to […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Domantas Sabonis Not Ruling Out Surgery To Fix Thumb Issue
Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (thumb) has not ruled out offseason surgery on his right thumb. He was diagnosed with an avulsion fracture of the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb all the way back in December and Sabonis managed to play through the issue, helping the Kings end a 16-year postseason drought, but the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Danuel House Jr. Exercises Player Option
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Danuel House Jr. has picked up his $4.3m player option for the 2023-2024 season. The 29-year-old didn't have a lot of success in 2022-23, averaging only 4.8 points per game in 14.4 minutes, but he will get a fresh start under new head coach Nick Nurse and could play a larger role […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Suns Set To Hire Frank Vogel As New Head Coach
The Phoenix Suns are set to name Frank Vogel as their new head coach. Per reports, the Suns are finalizing a five-year, $31.25 million deal with Vogel, who has 11 years of experience working as a head coach in the NBA. He was last in charge of the Lakers, leading the team to the 2020 […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Max Domi Hopes To Remain In Dallas
Dallas Stars forward Max Domi is hoping to remain with the team next season. The Stars acquired Domi from Chicago back in March, giving the 28-year-old his fourth team in two seasons, and he's been happy to move around, but the pending unrestricted free agent has told reporters that he is now hoping to settle […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Eetu Luostarinen Expected To Be Available For Game 1
Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen (undisclosed) has recovered well and is expected to play in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals Saturday versus Vegas. Luostarinen was hurt in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals when he blocked a shot and played just 7:32 in the contest. The 24-year-old has contributed two goals and […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Patrick Kane Out 4-6 Months After Hip Surgery
New York Rangers right wing Patrick Kane has been ruled out for 4-6 months after undergoing a hip resurfacing procedure. Kane's agent Pat Brisson believes that the former MVP will make a full recovery from the surgery. However, it looks like he will miss the start of next season. Kane, who totaled only 57 points […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Gabe Vincent Available For Game 1 Of NBA Finals
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is listed as available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Denver Thursday. The 26-year-old hurt his left ankle in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals and sat out one game, but he managed to play through the ankle soreness in the final couple of games in […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Bam Adebayo To Continue To Play Through Shoulder Discomfort
Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (shoulder) is once again on the injury report ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but he is listed as available. The two-time All-Star has been ever-present on the report with right shoulder discomfort. Adebayo shot just 32 percent from the field across the final two games of the […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Lakers Look To Move D’Angelo Russell In Sign-And-Trade Deal
Jovan Buha of the Athletic has reported that the Los Angeles Lakers would like to move point guard D'Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade deal. "My read on the situation is that the Lakers would prefer to use D'Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade, but I'm not sure the market is there," writes Buha. Muha mentions Toronto's […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Naz Reid Linked With Move To Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid is attracting interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, sources have told Peter Dewey of the Lakers Daily. Reid is set to be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason after spending four years with the Timberwolves. The 23-year-old averaged career-highs of 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds this season in just […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Philadelphia Targets Fred VanVleet As Potential James Harden Replacement
The Philadelphia 76ers are looking at Toronto's Fred VanVleet as a potential replacement for James Harden, reports NBA insider Brett Siegel. Harden has a $35.64 million player option for next season, but it's widely believed that he will decline it and could see his future away from Philadelphia. VanVleet also has a player option for […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Monty Williams Agrees To Historic Contract With The Pistons
Monty Williams is set to become the highest-paid head coach in NBA history after agreeing to a six-year, $78.5 million contract with the Detroit Pistons. Some reports are suggesting that the deal could even get to over $100 million with incentives. Williams, who was voted Coach of the Year in 2022 for his work with […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Pistons Preparing Big Offer For Monty Williams
The Detroit Pistons have stepped up their chase to hire Monty Williams as the team's new head coach and are willing to spend big bucks to get the deal done. League sources have told NBA insider Shams Charania that the Pistons are preparing an offer in the range of $10 million per year for Williams. […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Knicks Set To Part Ways With GM Scott Perry
The New York Knicks are set to part ways with general manager Scott Perry, whose contract will expire in the summer. Perry joined the Knicks ahead of the 2017-18 season, helping to turn a perennial disappointment into a playoff team. The Knicks won their first playoff series since 2013 this spring. However, the team will […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Bulls Have Opened Contract Talks With Nikola Vucevic
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic has started contract extension talks with the team, per NBA insider Shams Charania. "There's mutual interest in getting a deal done," Charania added. "He can sign an extension up until June 30. If there's no agreement by that point, Vucevic will be entering free agency." Vucevic has spent the last […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Bruce Brown Undecided On His Future
Denver Nuggets guard/forward Bruce Brown is undecided on his future as he prepares for the start of the NBA Finals. The versatile wing has a $6.8 million player option for next season, but he's clearly worth a lot more following a great year in Denver. Brown averaged a career-high 11.5 points during the regular season […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Damian Lillard On Brooklyn's Radar
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is on the radar of the Brooklyn Nets. The New York Post's Brian Lewis has reported that the Nets have "genuine" interest in Lillard's services. Brooklyn is looking to strengthen its roster following a first-round exit in the playoffs and Lillard might be interested in a move as […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Nets Looking To Build Around Mikal Bridges
Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges is seen as a building block for the team, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. There have been rumors of the Nets possibly moving Bridges just months after picking him up from Phoenix, but it looks like that won't be happening, and it's going to be very […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago
Adin Hill Shuts Out Stars In Game 6
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill put together another flawless performance against Dallas on Monday, registering a 23-save shutout in a series-clinching 6-0 win. It was his second shutout of the series. Hill gave up seven goals across Games 4 and 5, but the Stars only got five pucks past him in the rest of […]
Taavi Pailk 2 years ago