Joseph Woll Set To Start Season As Maple Leafs No. 2

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll looks set to be the backup for starter Ilya Samsonov in 2023-24. With Matt Murray (undisclosed) unavailable and starting the season on long-term Injured Reserve, the Maple Leafs recently snapped up veteran Martin Jones, but it looks like the team is trusting Woll as the No. 2. "I think... Read More

Andre Burakovsky Expected To Be Fully Ready For Training Camp

Seattle Kraken left wing Andre Burakovsky (lower body) is expected to be fully healthy by the time training camp comes around, and general manager Ron Francis hopes to see a big season from him. "He was our leading scorer when he went out, so we're hoping he can come back and get to the level... Read More

Luka Doncic Posts 37 Points In World Cup Opener

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic put on a show in Slovenia's World Cup opener against Venezuela on Saturday, posting a tournament-high 37 points. The four-time All-Star struggled from downtown and hit only 2-for-8 behind the arc, but he was 11-for-18 overall from the field and grabbed a big chunk of his points off the free-throw... Read More

Glenn Robinson III Works Out With Celtics

Forward Glenn Robinson III appears to be attempting an NBA comeback, with Ian Begley of SNY reporting that the 29-year-old recently had a workout with the Boston Celtics. Robinson III last played in the Association in 2020-21, averaging 5.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 16.0 minutes with the Sacramento Kings. He has suited up for... Read More

Blake Griffin Loved His Experience In Boston

Free-agent forward Blake Griffin has opened up about his experience with the Boston Celtics last season. "Boston is unbelievable," Griffin said on Barstool Sports' Fore Play podcast. "Living in Boston, playing in Boston, was like one of the best experiences. Dude, the fans are incredible." The 34-year-old made 41 appearances for the team in 2022-23,... Read More

Heat Have Been Long-Time Admirers Of Thomas Bryant

Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant will likely feel very welcome in South Florida, with head coach Erik Spoelstra admitting that he has kept the big man in high regard ever since Bryant had a pre-draft workout with the Heat. "Thomas is somebody that we worked out in the draft when he came out in the... Read More

Erik Spoelstra Delighted To Have Josh Richardson Back

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is extremely happy to have Josh Richardson back on the squad. The team's former second-round draft pick signed a two-year deal with the Heat in the summer after playing for five different teams in the past four seasons. "To be able to get somebody like J-Rich, who we are... Read More

Tyrese Maxey Believes Sixers Can Be Competitive Without James Harden

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey still has faith in the team's ability to compete even if James Harden gets his wish and moves on from the organization ahead of the 2023-24 NBA campaign. "I think with the position that the Sixers are in, we can't ever see a season as 'a wash.' We have talent.... Read More

Elias Pettersson Has Put Contract Talks With Canucks On Hold

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson is fully focused on preparing for the new NHL campaign and isn't discussing a contract extension with the team at present. "I've just put that on hold," Pettersson told NHL.com. "I still have one more year left. I've been wanting to focus on training this summer and the contract will... Read More

Darren Raddysh Inks Extension With Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh has received a two-year extension from the team, signing a $1.95 million, two-year deal. The contract will kick in from the 2024-25 campaign when Raddysh finishes his current pact. Raddysh skated in 17 NHL games last season, posting three points (one goal, two assists) with 16 blocks and 25... Read More

Evan Bouchard Signs Two-Year Deal With Oilers

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard has signed a two-year extension with the team. The deal is worth $7.8 million, giving Bouchard a $3.9 million cap hit for the next couple of seasons. The 23-year-old was one of the few remaining restricted free agents without a contract for the upcoming NHL campaign. Bouchard is coming off... Read More

Joe Veleno Re-Signs With Red Wings For One Year

Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno has signed a one-year, $825,000 contract for the 2023-24 campaign. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent after coming off his rookie deal. Veleno, who was a first-round selection at the 2018 NHL Draft, enjoyed a career year in 2022-23, setting new highs in games played (81), goals (9),... Read More

Rangers Sign Alexis Lafreniere To Two-Year Deal

New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere has finally agreed on an extension with the team, signing up for two years and $4.65 million. The 2020 No. 1 draft pick was a restricted free agent after coming off his entry-level contract. Lafreniere has struggled to live up to his draft status, but he did have... Read More

Auston Matthews Signs Four-Year Extension With Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews has agreed to a four-year extension with the club, signing a $53 million deal. He is now tied with the team through the 2027-28 season, and the new contract is a historic one in terms of its value, as Matthews will have the highest-ever cap hit in the NHL... Read More

Collin Sexton's Role Unclear Ahead Of New Campaign

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton missed a large chunk of last season with health issues, and it's unclear where he fits in the team's plans ahead of the new campaign. Sarah Todd of The Deseret News has noted that there's fierce competition for the starting point guard spot in Utah, and Sexton needs to improve... Read More

Torrey Craig Ready To Complement Bulls Stars

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig believes he can help team leaders DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine become even better scorers. "Winning and playing at a high level it definitely translates. I'm going to ride that confidence here," Craig told K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. "Everybody knows two of the most talented scorers on the... Read More

Domantas Sabonis Wants All-Around Improvement From Kings

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis helped the team end a 16-year playoff drought in 2022-23, but he expects things to be more challenging in the upcoming campaign and wants to see improvement from the squad at both ends of the floor. "We definitely know it's going to be the hardest year yet. Last year, there... Read More

Austin Reaves Believes Many Still Doubt His Ability

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves has played a vital role in an NBA Western Conference Finals run and is gearing up to suit up for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, but the 25-year-old feels that a lot of people still have doubts in his ability. "I don't think (my mentality) shifts... Read More

Reggie Jackson Ready To "Steady The Ship" Off Nuggets Bench

Denver Nuggets point guard Reggie Jackson is getting ready for his first full season with the team and sees himself playing an important part off the bench. "My job is going to be to come in and try and steady the ship as much as I can when I'm in the game," Jackson told The... Read More

Bulls Desperate To Extend DeMar DeRozan

Chicago Bulls general manager Marc Eversley hopes to work out an extension with star forward DeMar DeRozan, who is entering the final year of his contract. "I would love DeMar to be part of this program long term. Let's see how that plays out and what that looks like going forward," Eversley told Darnell Mayberry... Read More

Anthony Mantha Aims To Produce A 60-Point Campaign

Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha has set himself a lofty goal for the upcoming NHL season, aiming to produce a 60-point campaign. "My personal goal is 60 points this year and then to sign a long-term contract somewhere," Mantha recently told RDS, according to a translation. Mantha's current career-high in scoring stands at 48... Read More

Evgeny Kuznetsov Still Seen As An Important Piece By Capitals

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov reportedly requested a trade last season, but new head coach Spencer Carbery still sees him as an important part of the team. "I think he's a very, very important player for our team," Carbery told Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. "What he's capable of when he's on his game is world... Read More

Brandon Hagel Signs Eight-Year Extension With Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel has committed himself long-term to the team, signing an eight-year extension. The contract is worth $52 million, giving Hagel a $6.5 million cap hit starting 2024-25. The 24-year-old is getting a massive pay rise, as his current deal only has a $1.5 million average annual value. The team... Read More

Stuart Skinner Eager To Improve In 2023-24

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner hopes to do even better than last season when the 2023-24 campaign kicks off. He was named to the All-Star Game during his rookie campaign and finished second in the Calder Trophy voting after posting a 29-14-5 record with a 2.75 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage. "I know... Read More

Josh Morrissey Feeling "100 Percent Ready To Go"

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey has fully healed from a lower-body injury suffered during the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs and is ready to start a new campaign. "Been taking my time with it, really trying to do it right, using all the different modalities and things you can do," Morrissey told NHL.com about his injury.... Read More

Jonathan Bernier Announces Retirement

Goaltender Jonathan Bernier, who won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Los Angeles Kings in 2012, has announced his retirement from the NHL. "After 14 years, it's time for me to hang up the pads," Bernier wrote in a social media post. "There are no words to express my gratitude to everyone who... Read More

Bulls Expect "Good Things" To Happen To Ayo Dosunmu

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Ayo Dosunmu has received the backing from general manager Marc Eversley to bounce back from a lackluster campaign in 2023-24. "He would not argue with me; he didn't have quite the second year he thought he might've. Call it a sophomore slump," Eversley said on the "Bulls Talk Podcast". "But we've... Read More

Bulls Have Big Belief In Coby White

Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White is still seen as a valuable member of the team despite the 23-year-old averaging a career-low 9.7 points last season. "Coby White had I thought a terrific year last year. I think the growth he has shown over the last three years has been second to nobody on the... Read More

Jordan Poole Backed To Shine In Washington

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is backed by former teammate Andre Iguodala to have a big year in 2023-24. "He averaged 20 last year, on a bad year. He's going to get to the line. He's the only one who got to the line for us last year consistently," Iguodala said on the "Gil's Arena"... Read More

Heat Reportedly Not Interested In Christian Wood

The Miami Heat have no interest in signing Christian Wood, not even on minimum salary, according to Ira Winderman of The Sun Sentinel. It was reported a week ago that Wood himself would be interested in striking a deal with the Heat, but it appears as though the feeling isn't mutual. The 27-year-old big man... Read More