Thomas Bryant Aims To Help Heat With His Versatility

Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant sees himself as a valuable asset for the Eastern Conference champions with his versatility. "I feel like I can help this team based on what I've seen as an interior presence, interior scoring, my versatility out there to be able to shoot the three and make mid-range jump shots and […]

Malaki Branham Sees Further Room For Improvement In His Game

San Antonio Spurs guard/forward Malaki Branham is looking to build on a solid rookie campaign and improve further in 2023-24. "I don't want to be the same player I was last year," Branham told Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News. "I know there is more room to improve." The 20-year-old averaged 10.2 points during […]

Trail Blazers Re-Sign Kevin Knox

Forward Kevin Knox has rejoined the Portland Trail Blazers on a one-year deal. The former first-round pick also spent the final few months of last season in Portland before becoming an unrestricted free agent this summer when the Trail Blazers declined to pick up a $3 million option on his contract. Knox enjoyed a decent […]

Ilya Mikheyev Doubtful For Preseason

Vancouver Canucks right wing Ilya Mikheyev (knee) might not be ready to feature in preseason games, CHEK TV's Rick Dhaliwal has reported. The Russian forward is still trying to recover from an ACL injury that cut his 2022-23 campaign short. However, it is believed that he could be an option for opening night. Mikheyev had […]

Sam Reinhart Hopes To Stick With Panthers

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart hopes to secure an extension with the team but isn't stressing about his new contract ahead of the 2023-24 season. "We have no problems sort of waiting it out so I am just looking forward to the start of the season being here," Reinhart told George Richards of Florida Hockey […]

Bruins Expected To Have Interest In Shane Pinto

The Boston Bruins could reportedly be interested in bolstering their center position with Shane Pinto. A source has told Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now that the Bruins are seen as a potential suitor for Pinto as teams have started inquiring about the cost of the restricted free agent. The 22-year-old centerman is without a […]

Kevin Korchinski Primed To Crack Blackhawks Roster

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski looks set to break into the team for the 2023-24 campaign, with The Athletic's Mark Lazerus noting that it would take a "pretty jarring faceplant at camp" for Korchinski not to make the opening-night roster. All the talk and excitement has been around Connor Bedard in the Windy City this […]

Brock Boeser Feeling "Really Motivated" Ahead Of Season

Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser is ready to get his NHL career back on track after struggling in recent seasons for mental and physical reasons. "Last year was definitely a hurdle mentally," Boeser said. "It was a little different, obviously. You're still dealing with, you know, that loss of my dad. You don't come […]

Lightning Pick Up Tyler Motte On One-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed Tyler Motte to a one-year, $800,000 contract. The deal was announced after the Lightning placed Josh Archibald on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. Motte was an unrestricted free agent after splitting the 2022-23 campaign between the Ottawa Senators and New York Rangers. The bottom-six grinder […]

Luka Doncic Still Bothered By Leg Injury

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has admitted that he played through a leg injury at the FIBA World Cup. "I do not know what to say," Doncic said ahead of Slovenia's final game at the tournament. "It's not okay. At the same time, I have to prepare for one more game, and then for a […]

JaVale McGee Preferred Kings To Warriors

According to The Athletic's Sam Amick, JaVale McGee elected against joining his former team, the Golden State Warriors, when the Dallas Mavericks waived him last month. The 35-year-old won two championships with the Warriors in 2017 and 2018, but he decided to join the Sacramento Kings instead for the upcoming campaign. McGee won multiple rings […]

Ben Simmons Expects To Be "All-Star Caliber" Player Again

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons is apparently looking to return with a bang in 2023-24, with ESPN's Marc J. Spears reporting that he's hoping to get back to All-Star form. "He's talking about being an All-Star again. He said in some workouts in Miami he put the ball through his legs and dunked," Spears said […]

Nick Nurse Believes Paul Reed Is Ready To Take A Step Up

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Paul Reed has a big fan in new head coach Nick Nurse, who believes the 24-year-old can do a lot more for the team. "He's had a great summer -- amazing. He's really worked," Nurse said of Reed on Patrick Beverley's podcast. "From the moment I got the job, he got in […]

Rui Hachimura Seen As Starter Ahead Of Christian Wood

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura looks set to be a starter for the team in 2023-24. After singing a two-year deal with the club this week, Christian Wood noted that Lakers head coach Darvin Ham has told him he sees him playing a "big" role, but team sources have told The Athletic's Jovan Buha […]

Chris Paul Expected To Start For Warriors

Golden State Warriors point guard Chris Paul will be a starter for the team this season, according to ESPN's Marc J. Spears. "I do expect him to start. And I think it's like five-minute spurts," Spears said on Yahoo Sports' Good Word with Goodwill podcast. "I don't know that they really want his minutes to […]

Jake Sanderson Gets $64 Million Contract From Senators

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson has signed a big extension with the team, inking an eight-year contract worth $64.4 million. He will carry a $8.05 million cap hit through the 2031-32 campaign. The 21-year-old American earned himself the big contract with a very impressive rookie campaign. He tallied 32 points (four goals, 28 assists) in […]

Morgan Frost Agrees To Extension With Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers center Morgan Frost has agreed to a two-year extension with the team. He is getting a two-year, $4.2 million contract. Frost was a restricted free agent after completing a one-year, 800,000 deal. The 24-year-old, who was a first-round pick in 2017, struggled to make an impact in his first couple of seasons in […]

Michael Del Zotto Announces Retirement

Defenseman Michael Del Zotto has announced his retirement from the NHL. The 33-year-old last played in the league in 2021-22 when he made 26 appearances for the Ottawa Senators. Del Zotto is best known for his time with the New York Rangers, who selected him 20th in the 2008 NHL Draft. 121 of his 262 […]

Luka Doncic Has Taken Conditioning "More Serious" This Offseason

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic has had a more professional approach to his conditioning this summer, according to his teammate at the World Cup, Mike Tobey. "I'd say I feel he's a little bit more rested," Tobey told EuroHoops. "He looks fresh and in shape, he's really taking care of his body and himself a […]

Blake Griffin's Reunion With Celtics "Unlikely" At Present

The Boston Celtics are interested in bringing back veteran forward Blake Griffin for another campaign, but his return appears unlikely for now, writes Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe. Griffin himself recently noted that he loved life in Boston last season, but it looks like he still hasn't made up his mind whether to continue […]

P.J. Washington Aims To Become A Consistent Scoring Threat

Charlotte Hornets forward/center P.J. Washington has focused on becoming a better scorer this offseason. "I want to be consistent scoring on all three levels," Washington told Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. "I want to feel comfortable shooting the three. I want to feel comfortable taking two dribbles and getting into my middie. I want […]

Shaquille Harrison Could Have Role To Play For Grizzlies Early On

Memphis Grizzlies guard Shaquille Harrison could see regular action early on in the season due to Ja Morant's 25-game suspension. Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal has noted that according to the NBA collective bargaining agreement, any player suspended more than six games will be put on the team's suspended list after five. That will […]

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 […]