Franz Wagner Returns To Action Wednesday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) was back on the court Wednesday as Germany beat Latvia to lock up a semifinal spot at the FIBA World Cup. It was a proper nail-biter, and Germany eventually came out on top 81-79, with Wagner contributing a team-high 16 points on 7-for-12 shooting. He entered the game off […]

Martin Necas Wants To Take Another Step In 2023-24

Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas is eager to develop further in 2023-24 after enjoying a career year last term with 71 points. "It was a nice bounce-back season, I would say, after a year that was disappointing for everyone," Necas said at the NHL European Player Media Tour. "I was pumped to prove myself a […]

Patrick Kane Linked With Move To Detroit

Right wing Patrick Kane (hip) has been backed to sign with the Detroit Red Wings for the 2023-24 NHL season. Long-time Chicago Blackhawks beat writer John Dietz posted on social media that the star winger is looking to follow Alex DeBrincat. "Watch for Patrick Kane to sign with the Detroit Red Wings," John Dietz posted. […]

Lucas Raymond Ready For Higher Expectations

Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond is looking forward to facing higher expectations in 2023-24. "Last season, I think we took a step as a team, moved in the right direction, and coming into this season we're taking an even bigger step," Raymond told NHL.com. "Expectations are getting higher for the team but also […]

Miro Heiskanen Aims To Become NHL's Best Defenseman

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is full of confidence following a 73-point season and believes he can win the Norris Trophy. "That's one thing I really want to win," Heiskanen said at the NHL European Player Media Tour. "I want to be the best defenseman in the NHL." Heiskanen was seventh in the Norris voting […]

Filip Zadina Eager To Prove Himself In San Jose

San Jose Sharks right wing Filip Zadina is confident he can ignite his NHL career following his offseason move from Detroit. "I've just got to stay healthy," Zadina said at the NHL European Player Media Tour. "Once I stay healthy the whole season, for the future, it will come. I believe I'm a good player. […]

Cale Makar Hopes Avalanche Get New Deal Done With Devon Toews

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar hopes the team can sign his running mate Devon Toews to a new deal. Toews enters a contract year in 2023-24. "I feel like he's one of the best defensemen in the League," Makar recently told NHL.com. "I don't know if he's underrated anymore. I have no doubt they'll get […]

Myles Turner Wants To Become A 50/40/90 Player

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has set himself a very ambitious goal, wanting to become a member of the 50/40/90 shooting club. "Working on multiple things. Obviously, still improving my shot. Get my numbers up there. I really strive to be like a 50/40/90 guy," Turner said on the Setting The Pace podcast when asked […]

Rudy Gobert Believes Timberwolves Have Great Potential

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert sees a lot of upside in the team. "I think we have the potential to be really, really good," Gobert told EuroHoops. "I think we're going to have a good training camp. Build good habits. I think we have the potential to be a top-two defensive team. And I don't […]

Jalen Johnson Has Worked On His Game With LeBron James

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has had a special training partner in the summer as he's prepared for his third NBA season. The 21-year-old shares a trainer with LeBron James in Chris Johnson, and he's had the opportunity to work with the Association's all-time leading scorer in Los Angeles. "He's giving me pointers on how […]

Jonas Valanciunas Set To Stay In New Orleans

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas has been in trade rumors all summer, with the team reportedly looking to move on from him due to his defensive shortcomings, but it now appears that there won't be a break-up after all. The Lithuanian giant will continue as the Pelicans' starting center, writes William Guillory of The […]

Warriors Want To Lock Up Klay Thompson For The Rest Of His Career

Golden State Warriors guard/forward Klay Thompson is about to enter the final year of his contract, but he should have no issues securing a new long-term deal with the team. According to Warriors owner Joe Lacob, there have already been some brief discussions on an extension, and he is very much interested in keeping Thompson […]

Bucks Officially Waive Alex Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially waived Alex Antetokounmpo. He was signed only on Friday, but it appears as though the move was only made to retain Antetokounmpo's G League rights. The youngest of the Antetokounmpo brothers played 32 games with the Bucks-affiliated Wisconsin Herd in the second tier last season, averaging 5.8 points in 22.3 […]

Andre Drummond Calls Himself The Best Rebounder

Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond has named himself the best rebounder ever and believes he has a good shot at making the Hall of Fame. "I used to play 40-plus minutes. I was a star -- All-Star, All-NBA, I've done it. Hall of Fame candidate, best rebounder ever ... I'm the best ever," Drummond said […]

Jeremy Sochan Believes Spurs Will Be "Scary" With Victor Wembanyama

San Antonio Spurs power forward Jeremy Sochan believes the team will take a huge step forward with No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama in the lineup. "I think it's going to be scary," Sochan told Bryan Kalbrosky of For The Win. "Defensively, it's going to be hard to score against us. We are long. We're […]

Zion Williamson "Really Focused" On Being Ready For Season

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has reportedly worked very hard during the offseason to get ready for the 2023-24 NBA campaign. "Was told he's been really focused on making sure his body is prepared for a long season," The Athletic's Will Guillory posted on social media. "Think he's gonna come in with a chip […]

Celtics Confident Of Having Kristaps Porzingis Healthy For Training Camp

Boston Celtics forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is expected to be available when training camp starts. The sweet-shooting giant is recovering from plantar fasciitis in his right foot, which kept him out from World Cup action. "This is something that we should be able to navigate and manage in the next few weeks and be ready […]

Sandro Mamukelashvili Turning Heads At The World Cup

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili has drawn a lot of praise for his performances at the FIBA World Cup. Playing for Georgia, the 24-year-old has averaged 13.0 points with 5.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 27.3 minutes. His efforts include a 21-point performance against Luka Doncic and Slovenia. "I believe that he has a […]

Sasha Vezenkov Confident Of Fitting In With Kings

Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov believes he will have no trouble adjusting to his new teammates and NBA basketball. "It's a totally different game. I understand that," Vezenkov said while comparing the NBA to the EuroLeague, "The coaching staff and the players will help me adjust as fast as possible to this new game. On […]

Elias Lindholm Open To Staying In Calgary

Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm is open to staying with the team as he gets ready to start the final season of his current contract. "I am willing to stay," Lindholm told hockeysverige.se, according to a translation. "My agent and Calgary will take care of most of it. There is a lot we have to […]

Colton Parayko Unmoved By Trade Rumors

St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko wants to stick with the team and isn't bothered by trade rumors. "The last few years, I've always been in the (trade talk) mix," Parayko told Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic. "I personally never heard anything around here, but obviously people are talking. That's part of the gig. It's […]

Jake DeBrusk Hopes To Stay In Boston

Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk wants to stay in Beantown and hopes to agree to an extension with the club. The 26-year-old is entering the final season of his current contract. "I'm hoping to stay. It's the only team that I know and the team that I grew up with," DeBrusk told NHL.com this […]

Patrick Kane Recovering Well From Hip Surgery

Nine-time All-Star Patrick Kane is working his way back from having hip resurfacing surgery on June 1, and he's very happy with his progress. "It's just exciting to see progression and just feeling better on the ice," Kane told The Associated Press on Thursday. "Kind of getting back to my old self, so it's pretty […]

Phil Kessel Ready To Sacrifice Ironman Streak To Extend Career

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, veteran winger Phil Kessel is ready to sacrifice his ironman streak if needed to continue his NHL career in 2023-24. The three-time Stanley Cup champion is an unrestricted free agent after completing a one-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. Kessel set the NHL record for most consecutive regular-season games […]

Devin Shore Links Up With Kraken On One-Year Deal

The Seattle Kraken have signed center Devin Shore to a one-year, two-way deal. The 29-year-old will carry a $775k cap hit on the NHL level. Shore spent the last three seasons with the Edmonton Oilers and had nine points (one goal, eight assists) in 47 games for the team in 2022-23. He has posted 135 […]

Charlie Coyle Excited By Bigger Role

Boston Bruins center Charlie Coyle is set to be a top-six regular for the team in 2023-24 following the retirement of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, and the 31-year-old is very much looking forward to the opportunity. "They're world-class players. And we're gonna miss them," Coyle said during a recent appearance on WEEI's The Gresh […]

Andrew Mangiapane Fully Healthy Ahead Of 2023-24 Campaign

Calgary Flames left wing Andrew Mangiapane has recovered well from shoulder surgery and is fully ready for the 2023-24 season. "I have to get cleared for kind of the physical contact and doing all that stuff, but as far as on the ice, I'm shooting, passing, practicing like I normally would and working out like […]

Carl Hagelin Retires Due To Eye Injury

Veteran winger Carl Hagelin has announced his retirement from the NHL after failing to recover from an eye injury. The 35-year-old injured his eye in practice in March 2022 and he hasn't played since. Hagelin has also had a pair of recent hip surgeries. The Sweden native spent his final few seasons in the league […]

Evan Fournier Desperate To Play Again

New York Knicks guard/forward Evan Fournier is desperate to see regular action in the NBA again. The 30-year-old sharpshooter was cast aside by the Knicks last season, suiting up for just 27 games and sitting out the entire playoff campaign, but Fournier believes that he can still be a useful player. "We'll see. Obviously, I […]

Nikola Jovic Shines At World Cup With 25-Point Effort

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic put together a very impressive 25-point performance for Serbia in Wednesday's World Cup clash against South Sudan, finishing a perfect 9-for-9 from the field. He hit five shots from deep and was almost flawless at the free-throw line as well, shooting 2-for-3. Jovic's tally in the game also included two […]