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Devils Desperate To Acquire New Goaltender
The New Jersey Devils are looking to add a new goaltender for the 2024-25 season. "There's a lot to it, but, yes, the focus is on finding that goaltender," general manager Tom Fitzgerald told NHL.com. The Devils have struggled in the goalie department under Fitzgerald, who took the reins in 2020. 12 different netminders have […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoCanadiens And Flyers Named Among Martin Necas' Suitors
Carolina Hurricanes forward Martin Necas will have no issues landing a new job if he decides to leave Raleigh in the offseason. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun has reported that half of the NHL is interested in Necas' services, including the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers. Necas has completed a two-year, $6 million deal and will […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoAkil Thomas Signs Two-Year Extension With Kings
Los Angeles Kings forward Akil Thomas signed a two-year extension with an average annual value of $775,000, the team announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old earned himself a new deal after making his first NHL appearances in 2023-24. He posted three goals and one assist across seven outings in a limited role. Additionally, Thomas notched 46 […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoCason Wallace Hopes To Expand His Game Next Season
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace is eager to improve following his rookie campaign. "Being more decisive when I have the ball in my hands," Wallace said in his exit interview. "Not just being a shooter, being able to play inside the (three-point) line as well." Wallace impressed with his outside shooting in 2023-24, hitting […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoSimone Fontecchio Expected To Re-Sign With Pistons
Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio is set to get a new deal from the team this summer. James L. Edwards III of The Athletic expects the Pistons to re-sign Fontecchio after the Italian enjoyed a good 16-game stint with the team in 2023-24. After coming over from Utah in February, Fontecchio averaged 15.4 points and […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoPistons Ready To Lure Nicolas Claxton Away From Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and should have plenty of suitors following a strong season. James L. Edwards III of The Athletic has reported that the Detroit Pistons could go "heavily" after Claxton, who averaged 11.8 points, a career-high 9.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks in 2023-24. Detroit […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoMalik Monk Drawing Heavy Interest From Pistons
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk is poised to land himself a big contract as a free agent this summer, and the Detroit Pistons are seen as a team that will heavily pursue his signature. "Monk feels like someone the Pistons will heavily prioritize due to the team's need for legitimate three-point shooting and off-the-dribble shot […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoLakers Preparing "Massive" Offer For Dan Hurley
The Los Angeles Lakers have apparently found their man to lead the team moving forward as the new head coach. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the 17-time NBA champions are preparing a "massive" offer for Dan Hurley, who has won back-to-back NCAA championships with UConn. Wojnarowski adds that the Lakers want to lock Hurley up […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoKristaps Porzingis Officially Available For Finals Opener
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) will officially be available for Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals against Dallas on Thursday. The Celtics have removed him from their injury report and list no other injuries. Porzingis last played on April 29 in Game 4 of Boston's first-round matchup against Miami. After missing four weeks […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoTim Connelly To Remain With Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a restructured contract with president of basketball operations Tim Connelly, which will see him remain with the team in 2024-25. Connelly, who was hired in 2022, had an opt-out clause for this offseason, but it has been moved to next year with the restructured contract. Before taking charge in […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoKnicks Looking To Move Draft Picks
The New York Knicks are set to trade both of their first-round draft picks. "Definitely word around the league that they're looking to move those," said Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports on the Bad Weather Fans podcast regarding the Knicks' picks. New York has back-to-back selections late in the first round at No. 24 and […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoMikal Bridges Linked With Move To Houston
Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges is reportedly on the radar of the Houston Rockets. According to The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor, the Rockets are interested in trading their No. 3 pick of the 2024 draft for Bridges. O'Connor added that Houston has also been in discussions with Memphis to trade down the pick. Additionally, he noted […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Set To Return To Action In Olympic Qualifiers
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) has been named to the Greece international squad that is set to play in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in early July. The news indicates that the Bucks star is ready to return to action soon. Antetokounmpo last played on April 9, missing Milwaukee's entire postseason campaign. Following the […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoKarl-Anthony Towns Could Face Exit From Minnesota Under New Ownership
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns has just enjoyed the longest postseason campaign of his career with the team, but his time in Minneapolis might be nearing an end. "I do not think they would tear the team apart, however, I do think there's a possibility if the ownership change took place that Karl Towns' role […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoKristaps Porzingis Unsure If He's 100 Percent
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (calf) is expected to return to action in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Dallas. But it's possible that the Latvian big man won't be fully healthy. "I don't know," said Porzingis on Tuesday when asked whether he is currently 100 percent. "We'll see. Done a lot of work […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoVictor Wembanyama's Presence Makes San Antonio An Attractive Landing Spot
The San Antonio Spurs could have a completely new look in 2024-25, with Victor Wembanyama's presence making the team an attractive landing spot for players. "Every free agent, every veteran guard, they all want to play with Victor Wembanyama," said ESPN's NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony on The Ringer's NBA Draft Show. According to Givony, […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoTerance Mann Hopes Paul George Sticks With Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Paul George has been linked with an exit from L.A. via free agency, but teammate Terance Mann hopes to see the nine-time All-Star stick around. Mann was asked on FanDuel TV's Run It Back to have a guess if George will remain a Clipper in 2024-25. "I hope so," said Mann. […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoPelicans Unlikely To Offer Max Extension To Brandon Ingram
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram will be left without a max extension this offseason. "Considering their current and future financial situation, the Pelicans are unlikely to offer him that maximum deal this offseason," William Guillory of The Athletic wrote on Monday. Ingram is eligible to sign a four-year, $208 million contract in the summer. […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoAndrew Nembhard Expected To Sign Extension With Pacers
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard is set to sign a new deal with the team this summer. The 24-year-old, who impressed with strong postseason performances, inked a four-year, $8.5 million deal with the Pacers in 2022. The final year in 2025-26 is a team option, but it looks like […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoCavaliers Ready To Offer Donovan Mitchell Max Extension When New Coach Is Found
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is expected to start extension talks with the team soon. According to NBA insider Evan Sidery, Cleveland wants to have its new head coach in place before presenting Mitchell with his $208 million extension. A four-year, $208 million deal is the maximum amount the Cavaliers can offer to Mitchell, whose […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoCavaliers Receive Permission To Interview Micah Nori For Head-Coaching Job
The Cleveland Cavaliers have received permission to interview Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori for the team's head-coaching job. Nori, an Ohio native, is coming off a successful playoff run with the Timberwolves. During that postseason campaign, he served as the team's interim head coach from the second round onward due to head coach Chris […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoKyle Anderson Wants To Stay In Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kyle Anderson has loved his spell with the team and wants to extend his stay. The versatile forward inked a two-year, $18 million contract with the T-Wolves in 2022. His playing time dropped significantly in 2023-24, which also had an impact on the rest of his numbers, but Anderson has pointed to […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoHaywood Highsmith Drawing A Lot Of Interest
Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith will be a popular man in free agency after finishing off a three-year, $3.9 million deal. Speaking on the Locket On Heat podcast, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype noted that Highsmith "has a lot of interest around the league." The 27-year-old posted career numbers in multiple categories in 2023-24, averaging 6.1 […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago76ers Eager To Re-Sign Kyle Lowry
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry could remain with the team in 2024-25. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the 76ers are interested in re-signing the veteran floor general after he had a positive impact on the team during his short spell in 2023-24. Lowry signed a $2.9 million pact until the end […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months ago76ers Want To Retain Kelly Oubre Jr.
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is heading toward unrestricted free agency, but he could still remain in the City of Brotherly Love. According to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Oubre Jr. is among the players who the 76ers are most eager to re-sign in the summer. However, keeping Oubre Jr. might get complicated […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoIsaiah Hartenstein Could Command Over $100 Million In Free Agency
New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein is set to cash in big on a productive season this summer. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Hartenstein will be able to draw at least $80 million, and perhaps upward of $100 million, from a team that tries to lure him away from New York in free […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoGordon Hayward Has "Fans" In Denver's Front Office
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Gordon Hayward will be moving on this offseason following a disappointing stint with the team, and the Denver Nuggets might be a possible landing spot for him. Nuggets insider Harrison Wind has noted that he knows there are people within the club who are "fans" of Hayward. The 34-year-old was limited […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoJets Determined To Retain Sean Monahan
Winnipeg Jets center Sean Monahan won't be going anywhere this offseason if the team has its way. According to Ken Wiebe and Mike McIntyre of The Winnipeg Free Press, there appears to be a "full-court press" from the Jets to retain Monahan, who is coming off a one-year, $2 million deal. Winnipeg acquired Monahan from […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoTyler Bertuzzi Starts Contract Discussions With Maple Leafs
According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, the Toronto Maple Leafs have started contract negotiations with Tyler Bertuzzi. Bertuzzi, who signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the club last offseason, is a pending unrestricted free agent. It was a down year for Bertuzzi, but the team clearly still sees him as a very valuable member […]
Taavi Pailk 8 months agoLogan O'Connor Expects To Be Ready For Start Of Training Camp
Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor (hip) has provided a positive update on his recovery, saying he expects to be ready for Day 1 of training camp. The 27-year-old underwent season-ending hip surgery in March. The hip injury cut short a good campaign for O'Connor, who managed to register 13 goals and 25 points in […]
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