Rangers Sign Alexis Lafreniere To Two-Year Deal

New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafreniere has finally agreed on an extension with the team, signing up for two years and $4.65 million. The 2020 No. 1 draft pick was a restricted free agent after coming off his entry-level contract. Lafreniere has struggled to live up to his draft status, but he did have […]

Auston Matthews Signs Four-Year Extension With Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews has agreed to a four-year extension with the club, signing a $53 million deal. He is now tied with the team through the 2027-28 season, and the new contract is a historic one in terms of its value, as Matthews will have the highest-ever cap hit in the NHL […]

Collin Sexton's Role Unclear Ahead Of New Campaign

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton missed a large chunk of last season with health issues, and it's unclear where he fits in the team's plans ahead of the new campaign. Sarah Todd of The Deseret News has noted that there's fierce competition for the starting point guard spot in Utah, and Sexton needs to improve […]

Torrey Craig Ready To Complement Bulls Stars

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig believes he can help team leaders DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine become even better scorers. "Winning and playing at a high level it definitely translates. I'm going to ride that confidence here," Craig told K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. "Everybody knows two of the most talented scorers on the […]

Domantas Sabonis Wants All-Around Improvement From Kings

Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis helped the team end a 16-year playoff drought in 2022-23, but he expects things to be more challenging in the upcoming campaign and wants to see improvement from the squad at both ends of the floor. "We definitely know it's going to be the hardest year yet. Last year, there […]

Austin Reaves Believes Many Still Doubt His Ability

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Austin Reaves has played a vital role in an NBA Western Conference Finals run and is gearing up to suit up for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, but the 25-year-old feels that a lot of people still have doubts in his ability. "I don't think (my mentality) shifts […]

Reggie Jackson Ready To "Steady The Ship" Off Nuggets Bench

Denver Nuggets point guard Reggie Jackson is getting ready for his first full season with the team and sees himself playing an important part off the bench. "My job is going to be to come in and try and steady the ship as much as I can when I'm in the game," Jackson told The […]

Bulls Desperate To Extend DeMar DeRozan

Chicago Bulls general manager Marc Eversley hopes to work out an extension with star forward DeMar DeRozan, who is entering the final year of his contract. "I would love DeMar to be part of this program long term. Let's see how that plays out and what that looks like going forward," Eversley told Darnell Mayberry […]

Anthony Mantha Aims To Produce A 60-Point Campaign

Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha has set himself a lofty goal for the upcoming NHL season, aiming to produce a 60-point campaign. "My personal goal is 60 points this year and then to sign a long-term contract somewhere," Mantha recently told RDS, according to a translation. Mantha's current career-high in scoring stands at 48 […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Still Seen As An Important Piece By Capitals

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov reportedly requested a trade last season, but new head coach Spencer Carbery still sees him as an important part of the team. "I think he's a very, very important player for our team," Carbery told Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. "What he's capable of when he's on his game is world […]

Brandon Hagel Signs Eight-Year Extension With Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel has committed himself long-term to the team, signing an eight-year extension. The contract is worth $52 million, giving Hagel a $6.5 million cap hit starting 2024-25. The 24-year-old is getting a massive pay rise, as his current deal only has a $1.5 million average annual value. The team […]

Stuart Skinner Eager To Improve In 2023-24

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner hopes to do even better than last season when the 2023-24 campaign kicks off. He was named to the All-Star Game during his rookie campaign and finished second in the Calder Trophy voting after posting a 29-14-5 record with a 2.75 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage. "I know […]

Josh Morrissey Feeling "100 Percent Ready To Go"

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey has fully healed from a lower-body injury suffered during the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs and is ready to start a new campaign. "Been taking my time with it, really trying to do it right, using all the different modalities and things you can do," Morrissey told NHL.com about his injury. […]

Jonathan Bernier Announces Retirement

Goaltender Jonathan Bernier, who won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Los Angeles Kings in 2012, has announced his retirement from the NHL. "After 14 years, it's time for me to hang up the pads," Bernier wrote in a social media post. "There are no words to express my gratitude to everyone who […]

Bulls Expect "Good Things" To Happen To Ayo Dosunmu

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Ayo Dosunmu has received the backing from general manager Marc Eversley to bounce back from a lackluster campaign in 2023-24. "He would not argue with me; he didn't have quite the second year he thought he might've. Call it a sophomore slump," Eversley said on the "Bulls Talk Podcast". "But we've […]

Bulls Have Big Belief In Coby White

Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White is still seen as a valuable member of the team despite the 23-year-old averaging a career-low 9.7 points last season. "Coby White had I thought a terrific year last year. I think the growth he has shown over the last three years has been second to nobody on the […]

Jordan Poole Backed To Shine In Washington

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is backed by former teammate Andre Iguodala to have a big year in 2023-24. "He averaged 20 last year, on a bad year. He's going to get to the line. He's the only one who got to the line for us last year consistently," Iguodala said on the "Gil's Arena" […]

Heat Reportedly Not Interested In Christian Wood

The Miami Heat have no interest in signing Christian Wood, not even on minimum salary, according to Ira Winderman of The Sun Sentinel. It was reported a week ago that Wood himself would be interested in striking a deal with the Heat, but it appears as though the feeling isn't mutual. The 27-year-old big man […]

Terrence Ross Has Received Interest From Europe

11-year NBA veteran Terrence Ross could be off to Europe for the 2023-24 campaign after confirming he has received interest from Serbia. "They did offer me. I was like, 'Ah!' Who knows … who knows," Ross said when asked about rumors of him going to Serbia. The 32-year-old has been linked with EuroLeague team Partizan […]

Jalen Green Has Impress Rockets Staff With His Offseason Work

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green hasn't been slacking off in the summer and has impressed the team with his work. "This summer, he committed himself to growth," The Athletic's Kelly Iko wrote about Green. "Team sources said the staff was particularly pleased with the young guard's conditioning and fitness level, especially in early August when […]

Cameron Johnson Enjoys Productive Bench Outing Versus Greece

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson had a great all-around outing in 20 minutes off the bench for Team USA versus Greece Friday, posting 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting and adding two rebounds with four assists and three steals. Johnson did most of his damage offensively from deep, going 3-for-7 with the three-ball. The Nets forward […]

Anthony Edwards Continues To Impress For Team USA

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards once again led Team USA in scoring when the Americans remained a perfect 4-0 in pre-World Cup action with a 108-86 win over Greece. The 22-year-old posted 21 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 8-for-16 from the field and 3-for-7 from downtown. 12 of Edwards' points came inside the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Makes Winning Return For The Dominican Republic

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns made his first appearance in 10 years for the Dominican Republic on Friday, helping the team shock Canada with a 94-88 victory. The three-time All-Star was, of course, one of the stars of the show, putting up 20 points on 6-for-9 shooting and grabbing six rebounds. He was tied for […]

Killian Hayes Faces Uncertain Future In Detroit

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes faces increased competition and could be heading for the exit soon. The Pistons have Cade Cunningham healthy again, another top-five pick in Jaden Ivey, and have brought in veteran Monte Morris this offseason, along with Marcus Sasser, whose rights were acquired via a trade with Memphis on draft day. James […]

Lindy Waters III Returns To Thunder On Two-Way Deal

The Oklahoma City Thunder have brought back guard/forward Lindy Waters III on a two-way deal. The 26-year-old has played two seasons with the team, but the Thunder didn't pick up its team option on Waters III's previous contract. Waters III, who is born and bred in Oklahoma City and attended Oklahoma State University, made 41 […]

NBA Opens Inquiry Into James Harden's Situation

Sources have told ESPN that the NBA has launched an inquiry regarding the situation surrounding James Harden's public criticism of the Philadelphia 76ers' president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey. Harden called Morey a "liar" at the start of the week and said he would "never be a part of an organization that he's a part of." […]

Alexander Nylander A Candidate To Start Season In Top Six

Pittsburgh Penguins winger Alexander Nylander could start the season in the top six, according to Rob Rossi of The Athletic. The Penguins will be missing Jake Guentzel (ankle) at the start of the campaign and Nylander is seen as a candidate to fill in for him and get a chance to impress skating with either […]

Aaron Ekblad And Brandon Montour "On Time" In Recovery

Florida Panthers defensemen Aaron Ekblad (shoulder) and Brandon Montour (shoulder) are on schedule in their recovery, according to Panthers general manager Bill Zito. "The intel I'm getting back is that they're on time," Zito said on the Sirius XM NHL Power Play show. Both players underwent surgery in the offseason to fix shoulder issues. Zito […]

Jonathan Toews Announces He's Taking A Break From Hockey

Free-agent center Jonathan Toews announced he's taking a break from the NHL to focus on his health. "I cannot deny my love for the game of hockey and still feel the passion for competing at my highest level," Toews posted on Instagram. "However, these last few seasons have been very difficult considering my health challenges. […]

Mark Stone Scored Hat Trick In Cup-Clincher With A Broken Wrist

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone has revealed that he played through Game 5 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals with a fractured wrist. Speaking on "The Pat McAfee Show", Stone said he "took a whack" to his left wrist in the first period of the Cup-clinching game and had to take "a few […]