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Kelly Oubre Jr. Remains In Philadelphia On Two-Year Deal
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has committed himself to the team for two more years. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Oubre Jr. has agreed on a deal worth $16.3 million. The 28-year-old gets a handsome pay raise after playing on a $2.9 million contract in 2023.24. Oubre Jr. had a good year in Philadelphia, […]
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Tyrese Maxey Re-Ups With 76ers For Five Years
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey has committed himself long-term to the team. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Maxey has agreed in principle on a five-year, $204 million maximum contract extension with the 76ers. The 23-year-old lands himself a massive extension following a superb campaign that led to his first All-Star selection. Maxey boosted his […]
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Paul George Agrees To Four-Year, $212 Million Deal With 76ers
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, nine-time All-Star Paul George has agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Following heavy speculation, Philadelphia finally has its man, and exciting times look to be ahead for the City of Brotherly Love. George will bring two-way quality to the team and should remain a […]
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Brandon Ingram "Wants" To Stay In New Orleans
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is reportedly eager to remain on the team. "Brandon wants to stay here," said Pelicans president David Griffin during his post-draft availability. "He believes in what we're building. That's meaningful to us. It's meaningful to him. I think it's meaningful to his agent. At the same time, there's a […]
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Jimmy Butler Not Signing An Extension This Year
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler doesn't intend to sign an extension this year and plans to hit free agency next summer. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Butler will not sign an extension with the Heat or any other team. Charania added that Butler is "determined" to have a big season in 2024-25 to earn […]
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Suns Not Interested In Moving Kevin Durant
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant has drawn heavy links with the Houston Rockets this week, but he isn't expected to leave the team after his first full season in Arizona. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, there is a "zero percent" chance Phoenix will move Durant this offseason. The Suns reportedly still have a big […]
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Wizards May Flip Malcolm Brogdon In Another Trade
Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon might not remain on the team for long. After he was acquired from the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Brogdon could be moved elsewhere in a trade. Washington has fully entered a rebuilding mode, and it doesn't make sense for them to keep ahold […]
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Darius Garland Set To Stay Put
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland appears ready to remain on the team. Following Cleveland's second-round exit against Boston, multiple reports suggested he will be looking for a change of scenery if Donovan Mitchell ties himself long-term with the franchise. Mitchell is now on the cusp of agreeing to an extension with the Cavaliers. But […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Miss Start Of Season
Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (leg) is set to miss the start of next season. Porzingis suffered a torn retinaculum and dislocated posterior tibialis tendon during the NBA Finals and needs surgery. "Kristaps, after his surgery, we don't know exactly when he'll be back," said Celtics president Brad Stevens on The Ryen Russillo Podcast. "But, […]
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John Wall Willing to Accept "Any Role" To Return To NBA
Veteran point guard John Wall is desperate for another opportunity in the NBA. "I know a lot of these teams have a lot of young guys on the team," Wall said on a recent appearance on Podcast P with Paul George. "They don't have a lot of vets. I think you need those vets in […]
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Josh Giddey Wants To "Unlock" His Potential In Chicago
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey is eager to get started with his new team and believes he can take his game to another level in the Windy City. "It was going to be hard to tap into my full potential, in my opinion, on a team like [Oklahoma City] with so many talented guys who […]
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Pistons Interested In Tim Hardaway Jr.
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Tim Hardaway Jr. has been linked with a move back to the Eastern Conference. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Detroit Pistons have emerged as a potential trade destination for the former Knicks and Hawks player. It's hard to imagine Hardaway Jr. staying in Dallas for another campaign after he fell […]
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Three Teams Are "Appealing" To Trae Young
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young could be one of the biggest names on the move in the NBA this offseason. Sources have told Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer that three teams are "appealing"to the talented playmaker, who has averaged a double-double in back-to-back seasons. These teams are the Lakers, Pelicans, and Spurs. Young seems like […]
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Isaiah Hartenstein "Increasingly Unlikely" To Remain With Knicks
New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein has been heavily linked with a move elsewhere, and it's beginning to look like the team won't be able to hang on to him. Following the Knicks' big trade for Mikal Bridges, NBA insider Ian Begley reported that sources have told him it's become "increasingly unlikely" that the Knicks […]
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Rockets Targeting Kevin Durant
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is drawing interest from the Houston Rockets. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Rockets want to trade for Durant after acquiring the rights of the Suns' couple of draft picks from Brooklyn. Wojnarowski added that the Rockets might even be looking at adding Phoenix's younger superstar, Devin Booker. However, the […]
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Jazz Among Teams Chasing Mikal Bridges
Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges has been linked with three teams as the 2024 NBA Draft draws nearer. According to Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer, Bridges is a "player to monitor" among the Utah Jazz's "most aggressive aspirations." Fischer has also listed the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks as potential suitors for Bridges. Previous reports […]
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De'Aaron Fox Not Interested In Signing Extension This Year
Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox isn't expected to ink an extension with the team this year. According to The Athletic, the 2023 All-Star wants to see how the roster takes shape for the long haul before committing himself to the Kings. There is also the added incentive of earning a bigger deal if Fox […]
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Rockets Have Interest In Marcus Smart
Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart could find himself on a new team this week. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Houston Rockets are interested in acquiring Smart in a deal involving swapping the No. 3 and No. 9 picks, which would help the Grizzlies draft Donovan Clingan. Smart, a Texas native, saw his 2023-24 […]
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Jerami Grant Linked With Lakers
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant has been linked with an exit from the team only one year into a five-year, $160 million contract extension. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports has noted that Grant is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Lakers. Grant was troubled by health issues for most of the 2023-24 campaign, featuring […]
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Lakers Reportedly Interested In Jonas Valanciunas
New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas is expected to move on from Louisiana as a free agent this summer and has been linked with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, Valanciunas has been "often mentioned by NBA figures as a potential Lakers frontcourt addition." It was recently suggested that the […]
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Joonas Korpisalo Traded To Bruins
The Boston Bruins have added Joonas Korpisalo to their goaltender department in a trade with the Ottawa Senators. The team parted ways with 2022-23 Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark in the deal while also receiving forward Mark Kastelic and a 2024 first-round draft pick. Boston needed to cut ties with Ullmark for financial reasons. He […]
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Linus Ullmark Lands In Ottawa
The Ottawa Senators acquired goaltender Linus Ullmark in a deal with the Boston Bruins on Monday night. Forward Mark Kastelic, goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, and a 2024 first-round draft pick were sent the other way. Ullmark moves on from Boston after enjoying three strong seasons with the Bruins. He won the Vezina Trophy as the league's […]
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Mattias Janmark Pots Lone Oilers Goal In Game 7 Loss
Edmonton Oilers center Mattias Janmark produced the team's only goal in Monday's heartbreaking 2-1 loss in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers. Janmark had a quick answer to Carter Verhaeghe in the first period after he had given Florida the lead. It was a big finish in the series from Janmark, […]
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Connor McDavid Wins Conn Smythe Trophy
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy on Monday as the most valuable player of the 2024 NHL postseason. The Oilers captain led all players in the playoffs with 42 points in 25 games and set a new league record with 34 assists. However, he had a disappointing finish to the […]
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Carter Verhaeghe Notches Two Points In Game 7 Win
Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe had a game-high two points as the team won its first-ever Stanley Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Oilers Monday night. Verhaeghe opened the scoring with just 4:27 played in the pivotal Game 7 and registered an assist when Sam Reinhart hit the game-winner near the end of the […]
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Sam Reinhart Scores Cup-Clinching Goal For Panthers
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart secured a place in franchise history with a Stanley Cup-winning goal on Monday against Edmonton. In a tightly contested game, Reinhart capped off his fantastic season with his 10th playoff marker to make it 2-1 at the 15:11 mark in the second period. The 28-year-old added six assists in 24 […]
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Evan Rodrigues Looks To Join Exclusive Group With Another Goal
Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues leads all players with four goals in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, and another prolific outing in Monday's Game 7 would put him on a very exclusive list. Only five undrafted players have scored five-plus goals in the Final during the draft era (since 1963-64). Andy McDonald did it last […]
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Warren Foegele Enters Game 7 On Career-Best Scoring Streak
Edmonton Oilers winger Warren Foegele has been an unexpected hero in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old has put together a four-game point streak ahead of Monday's pivotal Game 7. It's the longest scoring run Foegele has ever had in the NHL. He has totaled two goals and three assists […]
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Stuart Skinner Aims For Another Win On Monday
Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will look to keep his impressive form going in Monday's Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers. Following an inconsistent start to the postseason, Skinner has enjoyed a very strong three-game stretch in the Final, allowing only five goals on 86 shots for a .942 save […]
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Sergei Bobrovsky Sitting On One Of The Worst Slides Of The Season
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky enters Monday's Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final against Edmonton sitting on one of his worst losing streaks of the season. After helping the Panthers grab a 3-0 series lead, Bobrovsky has lost three straight decisions, giving up 12 goals. He has gone winless in more than three […]
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