Warriors Working Out Troy Brown Jr.

According to ESPN's Kendra Andrews, free-agent guard/forward Troy Brown Jr. will be working out for the Golden State Warriors this week. Brown Jr. is available as a free agent after splitting the 2023-24 campaign between Minnesota and Detroit. He averaged 4.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.0 minutes across the season. Despite being only 25, […]

Mac McClung Signs Partially Guaranteed Deal With Magic

Two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung will once again attempt to nail down a spot in the National Basketball Association. The Athletic's Shams Charania reports that the high-flying guard has signed a partially guaranteed contract with the Orlando Magic ahead of training camp. Mac McClung also took part in the Magic's camp a […]

Talen Horton-Tucker Joins Bulls On Partially Guaranteed Deal

According to NBA insider Shams Charania, shooting guard Talen Horton-Tucker has signed a partially guaranteed deal with his hometown Chicago Bulls. The 23-year-old was available as a free agent after playing out a pair of campaigns in Utah. Horton-Tucker had a mixed season in 2023-24 and even spent some time out of the rotation, but […]

GG Jackson II Ruled Out For At Least Three Months

Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II (foot) will be out for at least three months, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Jackson II broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in training and had a successful surgery on Wednesday. It's a bitter blow for the 19-year-old, who had an impressive debut campaign in 2023-24, […]

Maple Leafs Among Teams Interested In Max Pacioretty

Veteran winger Max Pacioretty has been linked with the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston, the Maple Leafs have "looked at" Pacioretty, adding that Toronto isn't the only option for the 35-year-old, who is an unrestricted free agent following a stint with the Washington Capitals. Pacioretty collected 23 points (four goals, […]

Steven Lorentz Joins Maple Leafs On Professional Tryout Agreement

Free-agent center Steve Lorentz has signed a professional tryout agreement with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old is looking for a new team after helping the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup in June. Lorentz, who has also played for the Carolina Hurricanes and San Jose Sharks, made 38 regular-season appearances for the Panthers last […]

Thatcher Demko Resumes Skating

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (knee) is back skating and working on the ice this week, according to CHEK's Rick Dhaliwal. Demko is working his way back from a knee injury and was expected to miss the preseason. However, his return to the ice might signal that he could be game-ready sooner than previously expected. […]

Brad Marchand Has Multiple Offseason Surgeries

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (abdomen, elbow, groin) will enter the 2024-25 campaign following multiple offseason surgeries. He had procedures done on his elbow, groin, and abdominal area. The veteran played through a torn elbow tendon in 2023-24 and suffered the two other injuries in the final stages of the regular season. Despite the […]

Torey Krug To Miss Season Due To Ankle Surgery

St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug (ankle) has been ruled out for the 2024-25 NHL season. The team announced last month that Krug had been diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle and would try to rehabilitate the injury without surgery. However, in the end, Krug is forced to have surgery to get the […]

Leon Draisaitl Signs Eight-Year Extension With Oilers

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl has agreed to an eight-year contract extension with the franchise. The German superstar landed a deal worth $112 million and will carry a historically high cap hit of $14 million starting from 2025-26. $104 million of the deal will be paid out in bonuses. Draisaitl was signed to a huge […]

Tyler Johnson Signs Professional Tryout Agreement With Bruins

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson has joined the Boston Bruins on a professional tryout agreement. The veteran forward is looking to extend his NHL career into a 13th year. Following a long spell with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Johnson has spent the last three campaigns with the Chicago Blackhawks. He notched 31 points (17 […]

Arturs Silovs Expected To Be Fine For Training Camp

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs (knee) is expected to be good to go for the start of training camp. Silovs pulled out from Latvia's Olympic qualifying tournament last week due to knee inflammation. However, Team Latvia general manager Rudolfs Kalvinitis believes Silovs will be fine for the Canucks camp, which opens on Sept. 19. The […]

Josh Norris Fully Recovered From Shoulder Surgery

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (shoulder) is fully healthy for the start of training camp. Norris underwent left shoulder surgery in early March, missing the final couple of months last season. He made 50 appearances in 2023-24, scoring 16 goals and 30 points. Shoulder issues have plagued Norris for several years; this was already his […]

Simon Nemec Sustains Upper-Body Injury Playing For Slovakia

New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec has suffered an upper-body injury playing for his native Slovakia in the 2026 Olympic qualifiers. According to Tomas Prokop of Dennik Sport, Nemec is flying back to New Jersey for further tests. Team Slovakia doctor Pavol Lauko has said that "nothing is broken or dislocated." It's an encouraging update, […]

Filip Zadina Signs With Swiss Team

Former top-10 pick Filip Zadina has signed a two-year contract with 31-time Swiss champion HC Davos. The 24-year-old winger moves to Europe after spending six seasons in the NHL. He registered 23 points (13 goals, 10 assists) in 73 contests with the San Jose Sharks last term. Zadina, who was selected sixth in the 2018 […]

Seth Jarvis Inks Eight-Year Extension With Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis has signed an eight-year extension. The two parties came to an agreement on a $63.2 million pact. Jarvis was a restricted free agent. The 22-year-old cashes in on a big season. After amassing 79 points (31 goals, 48 assists) in his first two NHL campaigns, Jarvis notched 33 goals and […]

Saben Lee Joins Turkish Team Manisa

Point guard Saben Lee will spend the 2024-25 campaign overseas. The 25-year-old has agreed a deal with Manisa in Turkey. Lee takes his talents to Europe following 134 NBA appearances. After being a second-round selection in the 2020 draft, Lee made his debut with the Detroit Pistons in 2020-21. He also featured for the Philadelphia […]

Mavericks Aim To Make Klay Thompson's Life "Easier"

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson will look to reignite his career on a new squad, and the team hopes to make things "easier" on offense for him in Texas. "Obviously, the big addition was Klay," said Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban on the Roommates Show. "Just somebody who you have to face guard, who's going […]

Jimmy Butler Reportedly "Likes" Brooklyn

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is drawing links with the Brooklyn Nets ahead of what could be his final campaign in Miami. Citing a source close to Butler, The New York Post's Brian Lewis has noted that the six-time All-Star "likes" Brooklyn. Butler has a player option for the 2025-26 season, but he isn't expected […]

Collin Sexton Sees Himself As Top 10 Point Guard In NBA

Utah Jazz point guard Collin Sexton appears full of confidence ahead of the new campaign, making a bold claim that he's among the best players in the NBA in his position. Sexton was asked on the Come And Talk 2 Me podcast if he's a top 10 point guard in the league. "If I'm putting […]

Reed Sheppard Expected To Play "Significant Role" For Rockets

Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard faces a battle for playing time in his rookie year on a team filled with young talent. However, it is believed that he will have a place in the rotation. "He'll be on the floor," said ESPN's Tim MacMahon about Sheppard on Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Podcast. "I […]

Martin Fehervary Nursing Nagging Injury

Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary is nursing an undisclosed nagging injury. The 24-year-old was expected to suit up for Slovakia in Olympic qualifying games but withdrew from action. Tom Gulitti of NHL.com has mentioned that it's a minor injury, so it looks like the ailment won't threaten Fehervary's status for the upcoming campaign. Fehervary has […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Sustains Injury In Olympic Qualifier

Seattle Kraken winger Oliver Bjorkstrand sustained an unspecified injury playing for his native Denmark in a 2026 Olympic qualifying game on Thursday. However, Kraken general manager Ron Francis expects Bjorkstrand to be ready for training camp next month. Bjorkstrand has played out two solid campaigns in Seattle, recording 104 points (40 goals, 64 assists) across […]

Senators Snap Up Nick Cousins

Veteran forward Nick Cousins has signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old journeyman moves to Canada after helping the Florida Panthers take home the Stanley Cup in 2024. Cousins will link up with a seventh different team in his 10-year NHL career. He has made 592 regular-season appearances, amassing 71 goals […]

Jesper Fast Expected To Miss Entire Season

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesper Fast is expected to miss the entire 2024-25 campaign after having neck surgery. Fast injured his neck in April in the team's 2023-24 regular-season finale. The speedy winger made 73 appearances with the Hurricanes last season, contributing six goals and 13 assists. He signed a two-year, $4.8 million contract with […]

Laurent Brossoit Recovering From Knee Surgery

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Laurent Brossoit will miss the start of training camp after undergoing surgery on his right knee. The 31-year-old veteran is expected to be game-ready in five to seven weeks. The Blackhawks kick off their 2024-25 campaign against Utah on Oct. 8. Following a second spell with the Winnipeg Jets, Brossoit joined the […]

Johnny Gaudreau Dies At Age 31

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed Thursday when they were struck by a car while riding bicycles. The incident occurred in their home state of New Jersey. Gaudreau, who turned 31 a couple of weeks ago, left behind a wife, Meredith, and two young children, Noa and Johnny. After […]

Alex Caruso Excited To Reunite With Mark Daigneault

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso is looking forward to working with Mark Daigneault again, who coached him in the G League at the start of his career. "We have a great relationship," Caruso said in an interview with TexAgs Radio. "I know what to expect out of him and he knows how to coach […]

Boban Marjanovic Waiting For NBA Offers

Free agent center Boban Marjanovic has told Meridian Sport in Serbia that he "expects" to land a new NBA deal. The seven-foot-four giant has spent the last two seasons with the Houston Rockets. "I expect the NBA, but if that doesn't happen, there's a lot on paper right now," Marjanovic said. The 36-year-old made 14 […]

Robin Lopez Not Ruling Out Playing In Europe

Free agent center Robin Lopez has not ruled out a move to Europe to extend his playing career. "I'd absolutely consider it; I know how passionate the fans are and how high the level of basketball is," Lopez told Eurohoops. The 16-year NBA veteran is without a contract for next season after spending the 2023-24 […]