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Jimmy Vesey Moves Abroad
Winger Jimmy Vesey has signed a two-year contract with Geneve-Servette HC of Switzerland's National League. The American forward, who turned 32 in May, will move overseas for the first time in his career. Vesey has 626 NHL regular-season appearances under his belt, scoring 101 goals and 194 points. He had an underwhelming campaign in 2024-25 […]
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Sam Colangelo Signs Two-Year Extension
Anaheim Ducks right wing Sam Colangelo agreed to terms on a new two-year contract Monday. It's reportedly a $1.7 million deal for Colangelo, who posted 10 goals and 12 points in 32 appearances with the Ducks last season. The contract is a two-way deal for the first year and will become a one-way pact for […]
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Matthew Schaefer Signs Entry-Level Contract with Islanders
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer signed a three-year entry-level contract Monday. The top pick of this year's draft reiterated his desire to start his NHL career in the upcoming season. "Feels amazing," Schaefer said. "Obviously, it's something I've wanted to do my whole life and to do it your first year -- there's still […]
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Brandon Boston Jr. Inks Deal with Fenerbahce
Guard/forward Brandon Boston Jr. has joined 2025 EuroLeague champions Fenerbahce on a one-year contract. The former Kentucky Wildcat moves to Europe after playing four years in the NBA. Following a three-year stint with the Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Jr. put together a strong campaign with the New Orleans Pelicans. In 2024-25, Boston Jr. notched 10.7 […]
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Jeff Dowtin Jr. Joins Six-Time EuroLeague Champions
Point guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. has signed a three-year deal with six-time EuroLeague champions Maccabi Tel Aviv. The 28-year-old has decided to take his talents overseas after bouncing around five teams during his four-year NBA career. Last season, Dowtin Jr. made 41 appearances with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 7.0 points and 1.9 assists in 15.1 […]
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Lonnie Walker IV Agrees to Three-Year Contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv
Shooting guard Lonnie Walker IV will return to Europe for the start of the 2025-26 season after signing a three-year deal with six-time EuroLeague winners Maccabi Tel Aviv. Walker IV also began last season overseas with Zalgiris Kaunas but finished it with the Philadelphia 76ers. The former first-round pick posted 12.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and […]
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Neemias Queta Working Back From Knee Surgery
Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta revealed that he underwent offseason surgery to address a lingering knee problem. "It's been good," Queta told Bobby Manning of CLNS of his recovery. "We've been dealing with this stuff (since) a couple years ago. We just decided it was a great time for us to do it. We're trying […]
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Johnny Juzang Links Up with Timberwolves
Guard/forward Johnny Juzang has agreed to a deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves. ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Juzang will sign a one-year contract. Juzang was left looking for a new team after the Utah Jazz waived him on June 30. The 24-year-old had some solid stretches with the Jazz, averaging 8.9 points and 2.9 […]
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Ricky Council IV Joins Nets on One-Year Contract
Guard/forward Ricky Council IV will join the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Council IV agreed to a one-year deal. The 24-year-old became a free agent after being waived by the Philadelphia 76ers last month. Council IV showed some strong performances with the 76ers during the 2024-25 season but struggled […]
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Jakub Lauko Returns to Czechia
Forward Jakub Lauko has left the NHL to sign with HC Dynamo Pardubice in the Czech Extraliga. He was an unrestricted free agent after the Boston Bruins did not give him a qualifying offer. 101 of his 139 NHL appearances have come with the Bruins. Lauko started the 2024-25 with the Minnesota Wild before returning […]
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Nicholas Robertson Signs One-Year Contract with Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs winger Nicholas Robertson has signed a one-year, $1.825 million contract for next season. He was scheduled to have a salary arbitration hearing on Sunday. Robertson was the only unsigned restricted free agent remaining among the 11 players who filed for salary arbitration. Times have been difficult for Robertson in Toronto, as the […]
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Kings Re-Sign Alex Laferriere to Three-Year Deal
Los Angeles Kings winger Alex Laferriere inked a three-year, $12.3 million contract with the team on Saturday. The 23-year-old was a restricted free agent after having completed his entry-level contract. Laferriere has produced promising performances with the Kings and is coming off a strong sophomore campaign. The American forward finished last term with 42 points […]
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Oilers Hope to Finalize Connor McDavid's Contract Extension Soon
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid is approaching the final year of an eight-year, $100 million contract and could become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. However, the superstar forward is not expected to leave the team. Oilers general manager Stan Bowman hopes to agree to an extension with him soon. "(McDavid is) a huge part […]
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Devon Levi Re-Signs With Sabres for Two Years
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi has inked a new two-year, $1.625 million contract with the club. The young netminder was Buffalo's last restricted free agent. Levi is a highly-regarded goalie prospect, but he had a tough time in the NHL last season. In nine outings, Levi compiled a 2-7-0 record, allowing over four goals per […]
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Martin Pospisil Signs Three-Year Extension
Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil has signed a three-year, $7.5 million contract extension that will start with the 2026-27 season. Pospisil could have become a restricted free agent after the upcoming campaign. Calgary picked Pospisil in the fourth round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, and he has been a regular on the team for […]
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Dario Saric Hoping to Have Meaningful Role with Kings
Sacramento Kings forward/center Dario Saric is looking forward to a fresh start and hopes to become a regular rotation player again in 2025-26. "I went to Sacramento, passed medicals, talked to the coach and general manager," Saric told reporters after practice with the Croatian team ahead of the Pre-Qualifiers of the FIBA World Cup 2027. […]
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Donte DiVincenzo to Skip EuroBasket Due to Injury
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo will not be part of Team Italy at the EuroBasket 2025 after sustaining an injury. "I just wanted to say how happy, thankful, and excited I am to finally become an Italian citizen. I want to thank the Federation and Italian institutions for making all this happen in record […]
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Ayo Dosunmu Set to Remain in Chicago
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu is expected to remain with the team for the start of the 2025-26 campaign. He has been linked with a move elsewhere, but Bulls insider K.C. Johnson has reported that "all signs for now point to Ayo Dosunmu returning" to the Bulls. According to Johnson, the Bulls had trade talks […]
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Malevy Leons Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Thunder
Power forward Malevy Leons has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder to link up with the NBA champions for training camp. After going undrafted, Leons made six appearances with the Thunder last season. The Dutch forward logged a total of 20 minutes. However, he found success in the G League, averaging […]
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Kings Pick Up Daeqwon Plowden on Two-Way Deal
Guard/forward Daeqwon Plowden has signed a two-way contract with the Sacramento Kings. The 26-year-old was a free agent after being waived by the Phoenix Suns earlier this month. Plowden appeared in his first six NBA games with the Atlanta Hawks last season, averaging 7.2 points in 12.0 minutes, with an impressive 52.9 percent shooting from […]
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Bryce McGowens Signs Two-Way Deal with Pelicans
Shooting guard Bryce McGowens has agreed to a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 22-year-old joins his third NBA team, after previously spending time with the Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers. Last season, McGowens averaged just 2.5 minutes per game over 13 contests with the Trail Blazers. However, he played extremely well […]
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Charlie McAvoy Ready to Go for Next Season
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) will be fully healthy for the start of training camp. In a conversation with Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald, McAvoy indicated that he would have even been ready to play in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs if the Bruins had extended their season. McAvoy missed the final two […]
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Dylan Samberg Agrees to Three-Year Contract with Jets
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg has agreed to a three-year, $17.25 million contract extension. Samberg was scheduled to have a salary arbitration hearing later today, but the two sides managed to avoid it. On Monday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that Samberg set his contract value in arbitration at $6 million, while the Jets were looking […]
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Thomas Bryant Set to Move to Greece
Center Thomas Bryant looks ready to pause his NBA career. Reports in Europe indicate that Bryant is in advanced negotiations with Panathinaikos, the 2024 EuroLeague champions. The Greek powerhouse was previously linked with Jonas Valanciunas this offseason. However, the Lithuanian has now committed himself to the Denver Nuggets, and Panathinaikos has gone after another NBA […]
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Cam Thomas, Nets Far Apart in Contract Talks
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas remains a restricted free agent and doesn't seem close to signing an extension with the team. Thomas reportedly wants an annual salary of around $30 million, but the Nets have only offered a two-year deal worth about $14.1 million per season with a team option. After averaging a team-high 24.0 […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Feeling "Great" Ahead of New Season
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis appears to be back to full health following his bout with a mystery illness late last season. While speaking to the media in his native Latvia ahead of the 2025 EuroBasket, Porzingis addressed several topics, including his health status. "I feel fantastic, to be honest. I took time to rest […]
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Chris Paul Hints He Could Extend His Career Beyond the 2025-26 Season
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul may stick around in the NBA for a few more years. Paul, who turned 40 in May, told ESPN's Malika Andrews that he wants to "enjoy" the upcoming campaign and doesn't know if it will be his final season in the National Basketball Association. At the same time, […]
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Brandon Miller Close to 100 Percent
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller (wrist) is on track to be fully healthy for the start of the 2025-26 campaign. In January, Miller underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist. "It's probably around 90-95% now," Miller told Diamond Vences of the Charlotte Observer. "I started contact (drills). I'll be ready […]
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Canadiens Lock Up Jayden Struble for Two Years
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble signed a two-year, $2.825 million contract on Monday. The 23-year-old restricted free agent had a salary arbitration hearing scheduled for Aug. 3 before reaching a new deal with the Canadiens, who selected him in the second round of the 2019 draft. Struble has just finished his second NHL campaign, registering […]
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Conor Timmins Avoids Salary Arbitration with Two-Year Deal
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins has agreed to a two-year, $4.4 million deal with his new team. The 26-year-old was a restricted free agent and scheduled for salary arbitration. Timmins is a fresh face in Buffalo after the Sabres picked him up in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the draft. Last season, Timmins […]
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