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Justin Minaya Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Magic
Small forward Justin Minaya has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Orlando Magic. He will join the team for training camp, aiming to earn a spot on the roster. Over his first three years as a pro, Minaya has made 57 appearances in the NBA, all with the Portland Trail Blazers. However, his workload […]
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Devils Optimistic About Signing Luke Hughes
New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes is still a free agent with training camp approaching in a couple of weeks, but the team remains optimistic about finalizing a new contract with him. "Eventually, this will get done," Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald told James Murphy of RG Media. "The 11th hour is training camp. Right? […]
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Martin Fehervary on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (knee) took part in an informal skate on Tuesday and is expected to be healthy for the start of training camp. Fehervary tore his right meniscus late last season and has been recovering from surgery over the summer. The 25-year-old is known as a shutdown defenseman, but he found some […]
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Dylan Holloway Good to Go for Start of Season
St. Louis Blues left wing Dylan Holloway (oblique) is fully healthy for the start of the season. Speaking to Andy Strickland of FanDuel Sports Network, Holloway said he has been back to 100 percent for three months. His 2024-25 campaign ended early after Holloway tore his oblique off the hip bone. He missed the final […]
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Josh Morrissey Fully Healthy for Start of Season
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (knee) is at 100 percent ahead of the new campaign. "Everything is great," Morrissey told Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press. "It was bad timing (for the injury to occur), but a good result, in that the injury wasn't too severe. I knew the protocol and I knew the […]
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Dennis Hildeby Signs Three-Year Extension With Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Dennis Hildeby signed a three-year, $2.525 million extension on Tuesday. It's a two-way deal for the first two years before converting into a one-way contract for the 2027-28 campaign. Hildeby was a restricted free agent after making his first six NHL appearances last season. He posted a 3-3-0 record, a 3.33 […]
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Franz Wagner Collects Double-Double in Blowout Win
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner needed only 18 minutes of action to record a double-double in Germany's 120-57 victory over Great Britain on Monday. He put up 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting, hitting 3-for-4 from downtown, and dished out 10 assists. Wagner's easy day at the office included one rebound and one steal. The German […]
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Alperen Sengun Achieves Rare Numbers at EuroBasket
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun continued to feast at the EuroBasket on Monday and hit a special milestone in Turkey's 84-64 win over Estonia. He became the first player in 30 years to post 20-plus points, five-plus rebounds, and five-plus assists in three consecutive EuroBasket games. The Rockets star finished the game with 21 points, […]
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Nikola Vucevic Dominates Against Sweden
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic recorded his third double-double in four games as Montenegro beat Sweden 87-81 at EuroBasket 2025 on Monday. The Bulls big man dominated throughout 36 minutes on the floor, finishing with 23 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and three blocks. Vucevic was hot from downtown with a 3-for-4 record […]
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Kristaps Porzingis Finding Form at EuroBasket
Atlanta Hawks forward/center Kristaps Porzingis looked back to his best during Monday's EuroBasket action. The former All-Star helped Latvia beat his former Boston teammate Neemias Queta and Portugal 78-62. Porzingis scored a game-high 21 points in 26 minutes, shooting 5-for-12 from behind the arc. He finished 6-for-14 from the field, with nine rebounds, three assists, […]
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Nikola Jovic Suffers Minor Injury at EuroBasket
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (hand) reportedly suffered a minor injury at the EuroBasket tournament. Jovic sustained a minor hand injury, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports. The injury occurred during Serbia's 82-60 victory over Czechia on Monday. Jovic finished the game with 10 points and seven rebounds, logging 23 minutes on […]
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Lauri Markkanen Torches Sweden
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was one of the standout performers on Day 1 of EuroBasket 2025 action, scoring 28 points in Finland's 93-90 victory over Sweden. Markkanen went 2-for-4 from downtown and shot 7-for-15 overall from the field. He was also a busy man at the charity stripe, shooting 12-for-14. In addition to his […]
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Neemias Queta Dominates in EuroBasket Opener
Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta collected a huge double-double as Portugal began its EuroBasket 2025 campaign with a 62-50 victory over Czechia. Queta scored nearly 40 percent of his team's points, shooting 11-for-15 from the field during a 23-point effort, and grabbed 18 rebounds. His efforts across 31 minutes of action included two steals and […]
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Clippers Not Allowing Kawhi Leonard to Play Back-to-Backs
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard must be held back from playing on consecutive nights, head coach Tyronn Lue revealed. "Even though he wants to do it, sometimes you've got to protect him from himself," Lue said on the Club Shay Shay podcast. In April, Leonard played his first back-to-back in 13 months, logging 49 […]
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Mavericks Looking to Trade Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Dallas Mavericks forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper is on the trade block, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The Mavericks are seeking a new home for Prosper in order to complete the signing of Dante Exum. Prosper, who was a first-round pick in 2023, has struggled to make an impact so far in the Association, averaging 3.5 […]
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Tyrese Haliburton Expects to Return in 15 Months
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) expects to be back playing next season. "I think it'll be 15 months until I play my next game," Haliburton said during an appearance on the Impaulsive podcast. The Pacers already ruled out Haliburton for the entire 2025-26 campaign after he had offseason surgery on his right Achilles […]
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Terance Mann Confident About Having a Big Year in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann hopes to take on a bigger role next season with his new team. "I'm excited for the challenge and I feel like I was built for this," Mann told Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. "I'm in my prime right now and ready to show the world what I've really […]
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Zaccharie Risacher Aims to Improve Ball-Handling Skills
Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher is focused on becoming a better ball-handler in his sophomore year. "I want to get more comfortable with the ball," Risacher said in an interview with Athletiko in Greece. "That's another area I want to improve my game in. Being able to find my spots on the floor and be […]
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Pistons And Timberwolves Join Race for Malik Beasley
Shooting guard Malik Beasley reportedly has two more suitors seeking his signature. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves have joined the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers in the race for Beasley. Beasley had an incredible year with the Pistons in 2024-25, ranking second in the NBA with 319 […]
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John Tonje Signs Two-Way Deal With Jazz
Shooting guard John Tonje has agreed to a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz. The 24-year-old was the 53rd pick in this year's draft by the Jazz. Tonje showcased impressive scoring ability with the Wisconsin Badgers last season, averaging 19.6 points per game. Additionally, he averaged 5.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists. With the Jazz in […]
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Max Strus to Miss 3-4 Months After Surgery
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Max Strus (foot) has undergone surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his left foot and is expected to miss 3-4 months. The veteran sharpshooter suffered the injury during recent offseason workouts. Strus can't catch a break regarding injuries, having missed over 30 games last season due to health issues. As a […]
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Heat Have High Hopes for Nikola Jovic
Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic remains highly regarded by head coach Erik Spoelstra. "We expect great things from him in the future," Spoelstra said about Jovic in an interview in his native Serbia. Jovic is set to start the EuroBasket 2025 tournament this week with the Serbian national team. While Jovic continued to mostly come […]
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Cody Martin Drawing Interest From Warriors
Guard/forward Cody Martin has been linked with the Golden State Warriors. "We've reported previously that Seth Curry and Malcolm Brogdon are candidates for a Warriors roster spot after Kuminga's situation is resolved and the above three signings are completed," NBA insider Jack Fischer wrote. "Another name on the Warriors' list of bench targets, sources say, […]
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Timberwolves Interested in Reunion With Bones Hyland
Guard Bones Hyland could be back on the Minnesota Timberwolves roster in 2025-26. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Timberwolves are interested in a reunion with Hyland, who played four games with the team last season. Early in his career, Hyland made an impact as a microwave scorer off the bench, but he has […]
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Kylor Kelley Joins Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Kylor Kelley ahead of training camp. Kelley was also picked up by the Lakers a year ago but was waived before the start of the season. However, he did make his NBA debut during the season, logging 11 appearances with the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans. Kelley […]
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Colin Castleton Links Up With Magic
The Orlando Magic and center Colin Castleton have agreed to a deal, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 25-year-old big man will compete for a roster spot in training camp. Castleton won the NBA Cup in his rookie year with the Los Angeles Lakers and has already suited up for four teams in two […]
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Jan Rutta Lands in Switzerland
Defenseman Jan Rutta has agreed to a two-year deal with the Geneva-Servette Hockey Club in Switzerland. Since he turned 35 in July, this probably indicates that Rutta's NHL career is over. He joined the league in 2017-18, signing with the Chicago Blackhawks after playing in his native Czechia. Rutta became a two-time Stanley Cup champion […]
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Kirby Dach Skates on Monday
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (knee) was on the ice Monday with some of his teammates, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports. The 24-year-old is working his way back from knee surgery and could be an option for the start of the season. Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes recently noted that it wasn't certain […]
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Tyson Barrie Retires From NHL
Defenseman Tyson Barrie announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday. Barrie, who turned 34 in July, played for five teams during a 14-year career, making his final 13 appearances last season with the Calgary Flames. The former third-round draft pick also suited up for the Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and Nashville […]
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Luke Kunin Joins Panthers on One-Year Deal
Forward Luke Kunin has joined the Florida Panthers on a one-year contract. He reportedly signed a minimum-salary deal with the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. Kunin earned $2.75 million over the past season, beginning the campaign with the San Jose Sharks before being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He finished with 18 points (11 goals, […]
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