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Ross Colton Traded To Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Ross Colton from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning received the 37th pick of this year's draft in return for the pending restricted free agent. Colton himself is a former fourth-rounder who has developed into a solid NHLer during his time in Tampa. He is one of only nine... Read More
Kelly Oubre Jr. "Unlikely" To Return To Charlotte
Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer has written that it's "unlikely" the Charlotte Hornets will re-sign Kelly Oubre Jr. The 27-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent and Boone notes that the Hornets are overcrowded at the wing position, meaning there simply isn't room for Oubre Jr. Charlotte has the No. 2 overall pick Brandon... Read More
Suns Interested In Keita Bates-Diop
The Phoenix Suns are tracking Keita Bates-Diop and could make a move for him when free agency opens. John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM has said that the 27-year-old is a "potential target" for the team. Bates-Diop is coming off a two-year deal signed with the Spurs that paid him $3.6 million in total.... Read More
Yuta Watanabe Linked With Move To Phoenix
According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, Yuta Watanabe is among the Phoenix Suns' potential targets in free agency. The Japanese forward is coming off a one-year, $1.97 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets and is an unrestricted free agent. "Suns are a prime destination for vet minimum free agents," Gambadoro added. Watanabe... Read More
Mavericks Guarantee Reggie Bullock's Contract
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Dallas Mavericks have fully guaranteed Reggie Bullock's contract for next season. He will earn $10.5 million and the figure would've dropped to $5.5 million if Dallas had waived Bullock prior to a midnight deadline on Wednesday. The 32-year-old is set for his third season in Texas. Bullock made... Read More
Cam Reddish Set For Unrestricted Free Agency
The Portland Trail Blazers won't make a qualifying offer for Cam Reddish, meaning he will become an unrestricted free agent. Reddish's qualifying offer would have been $7.7 million. The former top-10 pick is an interesting piece to hit the open market. Reddish averaged 9.7 points in 24.8 minutes last season across spells with Portland and... Read More
Clippers Waive Eric Gordon
The Los Angeles Clippers have waived Eric Gordon, making him an unrestricted free agent. The veteran sharpshooter was set to get paid $21 million for next season. The move saves the Clippers over $100 million on their projected tax bill. Gordon arrived in L.A. back in February from Houston and suited up in 22 games... Read More
Alex Newhook Lands In Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Alex Newhook from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for two 2023 draft picks and defenseman Gianni Fairbrother. Newhook is moving on from Denver as a restricted free agent, and after playing in 159 regular-season games for the Avalanche. He managed 27 goals and 66 points with the team, including... Read More
Yegor Sharangovich Joins The Flames
The Calgary Flames have acquired forward Yegor Sharangovich in a trade with the New Jersey Devils. Calgary departed with Tyler Toffoli in the deal, getting Sharangovich and the 80th pick in the 2023 draft in return. Sharangovich is coming off a two-year, $4 million deal and is a pending restricted free agent. The 25-year-old will... Read More
Flames Trade Tyler Toffoli To New Jersey
Winger Tyler Toffoli has found himself a new home after the Calgary Flames traded him to the New Jersey Devils. The 31-year-old has been a regular in trade rumors this summer and the Flames were finally able to get a deal done, receiving Yegor Sharangovich and the 80th pick in the 2023 draft in return.... Read More
Gabriel Vilardi Sent To Winnipeg
The Winnipeg Jets picked up forward Gabriel Vilardi from the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday in a deal that saw Pierre-Luc Dubois go the other way. The 23-year-old is moving on after having a breakthrough campaign with 23 goals and 41 points in 63 games. Vilardi is set to be a restricted free agent, but he... Read More
Alex Iafallo Traded To Jets
The Winnipeg Jets acquired winger Alex Iafallo in a trade with the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. The 29-year-old was involved in a deal that sent Pierre-Luc Dubois to California. Iafallo will pack his bags for the first time in his career, having signed with the Kings in 2017 after going undrafted. The Eden, New... Read More
Nick Foligno Remains In Chicago On One-Year Deal
Chicago Blackhawks winger Nick Foligno has signed a one-year extension worth $4 million. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent before committing his future to the Blackhawks. Foligno arrived in the Windy City at the start of the week from Boston alongside Taylor Hall. The 35-year-old will provide good veteran presence for a... Read More
Jevon Carter Declines His Player Option
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jevon Carter has declined his $2.24 million player option and will hit the open market. The 27-year-old finally made a breakthrough in the league last season and is now looking to secure a good contract. Carter averaged 8.0 points with 2.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists for the Bucks in 2022-23, shooting... Read More
Lakers To Exercise Option For Jarred Vanderbilt
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is set to continue to wear purple and gold in 2023-24, with the Lakers exercising their team option. The 24-year-old will earn $4.7 million next season, and he's going to be eligible for an extension worth up to four years and $71 million in September. Vanderbilt struggled to make... Read More
Talen Horton-Tucker Picks Up His Option
Utah Jazz guard/forward Talen Horton-Tucker has exercised his $11 million player option for the 2023-24 campaign. The 22-year-old has found himself in a good situation in Utah and is staying for a second season. Horton-Tucker gained a lot of steam in fantasy hoops last term, averaging 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists as he... Read More
Heat Have Taken Wait-And-See Approach Regarding Damian Lillard
The Miami Heat have not given up the chase for Damian Lillard despite the Portland Trail Blazers seemingly shutting down any chances of a trade a couple of days ago. Following a meeting with Lillard and his agent, general manager Joe Cronin announced that the parties involved had a "great dialogue" and Portland remains "committed... Read More
Suns Bring Back Ish Wainright
Phoenix Suns power forward Ish Wainright is set to see the Devin Booker-Kevin Durant-Bradley Beal experiment up close, as the team has picked up his $1.9 million option for next season. The Suns only had five players tied up for next season, so they need all the bodies they can get. Wainright will enter his... Read More
Rudy Gay Not Expected To Suit Up For The Hawks
Atlanta Hawks forward Rudy Gay isn't expected to play for the team following his arrival from Utah in the John Collins deal. Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reported that the Hawks are looking to trade the veteran, and if a favorable move can't be worked out, Atlanta will likely waive Gay. With 17... Read More
Patrice Bergeron Wins Another Selke Trophy
Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron added another Selke Trophy win to his long list of achievements. The Bruins captain bagged the award for a second consecutive year, and he's now one of eight players to win the same NHL award at least six times. As one of the premier defensive forwards in the league, Bergeron... Read More
Matty Beniers Takes Home Calder Trophy
Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers won the Calder Trophy at the NHL awards ceremony in Nashville Monday night. The 20-year-old already made his NHL debut during the 2021-22 campaign, but he was still eligible to be voted the best rookie of the 2022-23 season and the young Kraken star won the award ahead of Buffalo's... Read More
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