Erik Karlsson Named Norris Trophy Winner

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson has collected the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman for a third time. He is the ninth player in league history to win the award at least three times and the only active player to do so. The 33-year-old enjoyed an incredible year with a career-high 101 points... Read More

Linus Ullmark Voted Top Goalie Of 2022-23

Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark won the 2022-23 Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best netminder Monday. The 29-year-old had a phenomenal regular season with a 40-6-1 record while posting a 1.89 goals-against average with a .938 save percentage and two shutouts. Boston became the first club to have four different Vezina Trophy winners under the... Read More

Connor McDavid Wins Hart Trophy For Third Time

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid received the Hart Trophy as the NHL regular season MVP for a third time Monday. He is the ninth player in NHL history to win the award at least three times and now matches Washington's Alex Ovechkin for the most among active players. The Oilers captain was just one vote... Read More

Taylor Hall Traded To Chicago

The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Taylor Hall in a trade with the Boston Bruins on Monday. He was traded to the Windy City along with pending unrestricted free agent Nick Foligno in exchange for Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula, who are pending restricted free agents. The Bruins opened up a nice chunk of cap space with... Read More

Bucks Have Interest In Terrence Ross

Terrence Ross may be among the Milwaukee Bucks' free agency targets, reports Sam Amico of Hoops Wire. As it currently stands, Milwaukee has only eight players signed to a deal for the 2023-24 campaign and Ross would be a decent addition to the squad, offering veteran presence and good scoring ability off the bench. He... Read More

Kevin Love A Target For Bucks

Sources have told Sam Amico of Hoops Wire that the Milwaukee Bucks could pursue Kevin Love in free agency. Milwaukee suffered an embarrassing first-round exit in the 2023 playoffs against Love and the Miami Heat, and the team could look quite different in 2023-24 as Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez test free agency. Love had... Read More

Derrick Rose Linked With Bulls Reunion

Veteran guard Derrick Rose could return home this summer in free agency, with NBA insider Marc Stein reporting that the Chicago Bulls are among teams that have interest in the 34-year-old. Chicago-born Rose starred for the Bulls at the start of his career, earning three NBA All-Star selections and the 2011 MVP award. According to... Read More

Rui Hachimura To Skip The World Cup

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura won't be playing at this year's FIBA World Cup for Japan. The 25-year-old is set for his first free agency period and wants to focus on his NBA career. "I have decided to skip this year's FIBA World Cup. All apologies for the disappointing news to the fans who... Read More

Fred VanVleet "At The Top Of Rockets Wish List"

NBA insider Marc Stein has reported that Fred VanVleet is "at the top of a Rockets wish list" in free agency. The Rockets have $60 million in cap space to fill and VanVleet could very well take the largest chunk of it, with recent reports suggesting that he is looking to get at least $30... Read More

Lakers Ready To Match Any Offer For Austin Reaves

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Lakers are willing to match any offer coming Austin Reaves' way in free agency. The 25-year-old restricted free agent looks set to stay in the team, with Stein noting on Substack that the Lakers are ready to pay the big bucks even if some team signs... Read More

Clippers Have Interest In RJ Barrett

The Los Angeles Clippers have RJ Barrett on their radar, according to NBA insider Ian Begley. "I do know -- the Clippers over there-- there are some fans of RJ Barrett," Begley said on the latest episode of SNY's The Putback. The Knicks were linked with a move for Paul George this week and Barrett... Read More

Kings Have Offer On The Table For Sasha Vezenkov

The Sacramento Kings have reportedly made an official offer to this year's EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov. According to Harris Stavrou of SPORT24, the Kings have offered the 27-year-old forward part of their $12.4 million mid-level exception. It is reportedly "slightly lower" than the $8.4 million Keegan Murray is owed next season. Vezenkov scored a league-high... Read More

Mavericks Wanted To Bring In Clint Capela

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela was involved in trade talks with the Dallas Mavericks ahead of this week's draft, but the two teams couldn't agree on a deal. The Mavericks were vulnerable under the rim all year last season and Capela would've been a great pick-up for the team, but when the two sides were... Read More

"Ton Of Interest" In Jaden McDaniels

The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski has reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves "received a ton of interest" in Jaden McDaniels during this week's draft. Teams all over the draft board were calling and inquiring about his availability. However, the Timberwolves weren't interested in making any deals involving the 22-year-old, and according to Krawczynski, the team sees McDaniels... Read More

Thunder in Talks With Euro Star Vasilije Micic

According to European basketball insider Christos Tsaltas, former EuroLeague MVP Vasilije Micic has decided to play in the NBA next season. His rights belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder and talks are ongoing between him and the team, with a potential trade not ruled out. The 29-year-old guard has spent the last five seasons with... Read More

Scott Perunovich Signs One-Year Extension With Blues

St. Louis Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich has signed a one-year extension with the team. It's a one-way contract worth $775,000. Perunovich, who was a pending restricted free agent, has had awful luck with injuries and was limited to only 22 AHL appearances in 2022-23, registering two goals and 18 assists. He has skated in 19... Read More

Flames Have Made Tyler Toffoli Available For Trade

Calgary Flames winger Tyler Toffoli has been made available for a trade, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Toffoli was the team's top goal-scorer with 34 markers this past season and also led Calgary in points with 73, but the Flames are going through big changes after a disappointing campaign and Toffoli has only one year... Read More

Blake Wheeler, Jets Working Together On Departure

Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler is set to depart the club this offseason, with TSN's Pierre LeBrun reporting that the veteran forward is working together with the team to find the most suitable solution for the situation. "This isn't about the Jets desperately trying to get rid of Blake Wheeler, this is two sides... Read More

Kings Trade Sean Durzi To Arizona

The Arizona Coyotes strengthened their blue line on Saturday, adding Sean Durzi from Los Angeles in exchange for a 2024 second-round draft pick. The 24-year-old is switching teams after finishing his second season in the big league. It was a good campaign for Durzi, as the Mississauga-born rearguard posted nine goals and 38 points in... Read More

Erik Haula Signs Three-Year Extension With Devils

New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula has inked a three-year extension with the club only a week before he was set to hit free agency. The versatile Finn earned a $9.45 million deal that has a $3.15 million cap hit. Haula had a solid 41-point campaign in 80 games during his first season in New... Read More

Ryan Johansen Traded To Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche acquired center Ryan Johansen in a trade with the Nashville Predators on Saturday. As part of the deal, Nashville received depth forward Alex Galchenyuk and the Predators retain 50 percent of Johansen's contract. The 30-year-old has two seasons to go on a big $64 million pact that has an eight million cap... Read More

Khris Middleton Declines $40.4 Million Player Option

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton has declined his $40.4 million player option and will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that a return to the Bucks on a new deal remains a possibility for Middleton. With him soon turning 32 and having a lengthy injury history, Middleton is looking... Read More

Mike Muscala Shipped To Washington

Center Mike Muscala was traded to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday by the Boston Celtics in a three-team deal. He'll be packing his bags for a second time in mere months after being a trade deadline acquisition from Oklahoma City. Muscala suited up in 20 games for the Celtics, averaging 5.9 points and 3.4 rebounds,... Read More

Danilo Gallinari Joins Wizards In Trade

The Washington Wizards acquired Danilo Gallinari from the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade on Wednesday. The Italian veteran moves on from Beantown after just one season and without making a single appearance for the team. Gallinari signed a two-year, $13.3 million deal with the Celtics last offseason but tore his left ACL in September... Read More

Tyus Jones Lands In Washington In Three-Team Trade

The Washington Wizards picked up Tyus Jones from the Memphis Grizzlies in a three-team trade Wednesday, sending Kristaps Porzingis to Boston. Memphis replaced the Los Angeles Clippers in the deal surrounding Porzingis after doubts emerged regarding Malcolm Brogdon's health. Jones was reportedly unhappy with his role in Memphis, as he's made only 45 starts across... Read More

Marcus Smart Sent To Memphis

The Memphis Grizzlies traded for Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart late Wednesday night. The two were involved in a three-team deal with the Washington Wizards that landed Boston Kristaps Porzingis. It's a bit of a surprising move, considering that Smart has been the heart and soul of the Celtics ever since getting drafted by the... Read More

Kristaps Porzingis Traded To Boston

The Boston Celtics are set to officially acquire Kristaps Porzingis in a three-way trade involving the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies. The big move initially involved the Clippers, but the deal fell apart and the Celtics quickly found another team to work with Wednesday, as they were desperate to get the trade done before the... Read More

Spencer Knight Expected Back In Fall

Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (personal) is expected to be back with the team for the start of next season. The 22-year-old entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program in February and missed the end of the season, including the team's run to the Stanley Cup Finals. "He's doing well and we expect him back in... Read More

Connor Hellebuyck Linked With Devils

According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, the New Jersey Devils have registered their interest in Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. "New Jersey has investigated it, they've had a conversation with Winnipeg," LeBrun said on Tuesday's edition of Insider Trading. He also noted that the Devils are one of the teams that Hellebuyck would be interested in... Read More

Sean Monahan Gets One-Year Extension From Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens center Sean Monahan has signed a one-year extension with the team. The 28-year-old was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, but a $1.985 million deal will keep him in Montreal for one more year. The Canadiens acquired Monahan from Calgary last August, and he played well at the start... Read More