Naz Reid Confident Of Thriving Under Bigger Expectations

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid is eager to prove that he is well worthy of his three-year, $42 million extension. "Bigger role, bigger expectations," Reid told The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski. "So I'm definitely going to show I've improved, in every facet of the game, maturity, basketball or whatever the case may be. Higher pay comes […]

Josh Green Sees Himself Staying In Dallas For A Long Time

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Josh Green is loving life in Texas and hopes to have a long-term future with the team, although he is yet to sign an extension past next season. "Honestly, I haven't really put too much thought into it," Green said of a potential extension with the Mavericks. "I've really just focused on […]

Bam Adebayo Aims To Win The Defensive Player Of The Year Award

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo is targeting the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2023-24. "Everybody always looks at the last column, which is how many points did he score in the game? And people forget that the other side of the court exists because of the entertainment business," he told Playmaker. "So for […]

Sterling Brown Heads To Germany

Guard/forward Sterling Brown has inked a two-year contract with German club ALBA Berlin, the team announced on Tuesday. The 28-year-old is moving to Europe after playing in 268 NBA games. Brown has averaged 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds for his career in the Association, but he's bounced around various teams in recent seasons and only […]

Jamal Murray Will Sit Out The World Cup

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray won't take part in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, leaving Canada without one of its stars. Murray didn't travel with the team to Germany for exhibition games last week, but there was still hope that he can participate in the tournament. However, the 26-year-old simply isn't ready to play […]

Johnny Gaudreau Eager To Play Under Mike Babcock

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau is looking forward to working with new head coach Mike Babcock and believes that the team will have a bounce-back year. "He's been in this league for a long time," Gaudreau said about Babcock to Adam Kimelman of NHL.com. "He's going to come straightforward with what he wants and […]

Alex Ovechkin "Happy" With Spencer Carbery's Hiring

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin is expecting life to be different under new head coach Spencer Carbery, but he is "happy" with the hiring. "We already knew him, we have a great relationship," Ovechkin told Russian newspaper Sport-Express, according to NHL.com. "I was happy with this hiring because he knows me, and he knows […]

David Krejci Retires From NHL

Boston Bruins center David Krejci has announced his retirement from the NHL. The Czech forward wraps things up after spending 16 seasons in the league and becoming the ninth-highest scorer in Bruins history with 786 points (231 goals, 555 assists) in 1,032 regular-season games. Krejci, who won the Stanley Cup with Boston in 2011, already […]

Oliver Kylington Ready To Return To Action Next Season

Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington is ready to make his return to the NHL after missing the entire 2022-23 campaign to focus on his mental health. "It was a very challenging year for me personally," Kylington told Swedish outlet HockeyNews, according to a translation. "These are things that have been going on in the family […]

Brendan Gallagher Confident Of Bouncing Back From Injuries

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher is hoping to get back to his best with a healthy season. The 31-year-old has skated in just 93 games across the previous two campaigns, looking like a shadow of his former self. Last season, Gallagher posted only 14 points (eight goals, six assists) in 37 outings. "I've had […]

Alexander Kerfoot Feels Like He's A Great Fit In Arizona

Arizona Coyotes forward Alexander Kerfoot feels like he will fit in very well with his new teammates after signing a two-year, $7 million contract with the club as a free agent. "I just came away really impressed with where they're headed, what their mindset is at right now, and I think with what they're doing […]

Nicholas Robertson Desperate To Stay Healthy In 2023-24

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Nicholas Robertson is eager to leave injuries behind him and kickstart his NHL career. "The show goes on," the 21-year-old told TSN. "The secret to success for me is just being healthy." Following an impressive preseason, Robertson played just 15 times in the NHL last term, sustaining a shoulder injury in […]

Andrei Svechnikov Expected To Be Ready For Start Of Season

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (knee) is expected to be ready for the start of the 2023-24 NHL campaign. The 23-year-old had knee surgery in March and was given a six-month timeline for recovery. According to Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell, Svechnikov has been recovering well and might even be ahead of schedule. "He […]

Kris Letang Welcomes Erik Karlsson's Addition

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has given his sign of approval to the addition of Erik Karlsson. "I love the addition, to be honest," Letang told Matt Vensel of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "Trust me, every coach in the NHL wants an Erik Karlsson. Every coach in the NHL wants Crosby and Malkin on the power […]

Anfernee Simons Excited To Link Up With Scoot Henderson

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scott Henderson has left a great first impression on teammate Anfernee Simons. "He's as good as advertised," Simons said. "Understands the game at a high level, especially at his age. I'm pretty excited to play with him." Henderson also appears to be extremely confident in his ability after recently promising to […]

P.J. Dozier Moves To Serbia

Guard P.J. Dozier has decided to take his talents to Europe, signing a one-year deal with KK Partizan in Serbia. Dozier made his NBA debut with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017-18, and he has also played for the Celtics, Nuggets, and Kings. The 26-year-old had a very marginal role in Sacramento last season, averaging […]

Frank Ntilikina Misses World Cup With Injury

Charlotte Hornets guard Frank Ntilikina won't be able to help France at the 2023 World Cup after injuring his thigh in an exhibition game against Lithuania. The injury could also disrupt Ntilikina's preparations for the upcoming NBA season. The former first-round pick agreed to a one-year contract with the Hornets earlier in the month. Ntilikina […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shines For Canada At Both Ends

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put together a super-productive performance for Canada against New Zealand on Saturday, tallying 26 points and six steals with three assists and a block in just 20 minutes of action. Gilgeous-Alexander started off hot with 11 first-quarter points and eventually led the team to a 107-76 victory. Canada started […]

Anthony Edwards Leads Team USA In Scoring Versus Slovenia

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards was Team USA's top scorer with 15 points Saturday in an easy 92-62 victory over a Luka Doncic-less Slovenia team. The Americans produced a very balanced effort, as all 12 players scored and nine finished with at least six points. Edwards also had 15 points and was tied for […]

76ers Have Ended Trade Talks Involving James Harden

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden remains in limbo, with ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that the team has ended trade talks involving the disgruntled star. The Sixers have been in talks with the Los Angeles Clippers -- Harden's preferred destination -- but nothing has come to fruition. Sources have also told Wojnarowski that Harden is unhappy […]

Luke Kennard Thinks Grizzlies Can Be A "Special" Team

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Luke Kennard is expecting big things from the 2023-24 NBA campaign. "We got some really good additions this summer, and I think they're going to help our team out a lot," Kennard told Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal. "We're really excited. I know we have a really good team this year. […]

Robert Covington Heading Into 2023-24 With "Vendetta"

Los Angeles Clippers forward/center Robert Covington is eager to produce a bounce-back campaign in 2023-24 after falling out of the rotation last season. "I got a vendetta. It's a bigger chip on my shoulder," Covington told Law Murray of The Athletic. "Not playing that much last year really put me in a place — all […]

Myles Turner "Loves" Pacers Moves

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has given his approval to the team's offseason moves and is excited for what's to come. "I love what we did this summer," Turner said. "I think we got a lot more athletic. I think Tyrese (Haliburton) is going to thrive with this. … I love how fast we are." […]

Cam Thomas Believes He Would Be A Scoring Machine As Starter

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Cam Thomas has thrown out some bold words, claiming that he would score 25 points per game "easy" as a starter. "Ball in my hand? 25… 25 no doubt, easy," Thomas told Zach Schumaker on his "The SchuZ Show" podcast. "And that's just me having confidence in my ability, knowing what […]

Joel Embiid Seeking To Be In "Best Shape Of His Life"

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is aiming to be in the "best shape of his life" in 2023-24, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. "He wants to come back in the best shape of his life and so when you talk about players losing weight and all that, that is a goal that he has set," […]

Jamal Cain Accepts Heat's Qualifying Offer

Miami Heat forward Jamal Cain will return to the team on a two-way deal after accepting his qualifying offer. The 24-year-old was reportedly seeking a standard contract in free agency but has now settled for the Heat's two-way deal. After going undrafted a year ago out of Oakland University, Cain featured in 18 games for […]

Pius Suter Moves To Vancouver

The Vancouver Canucks have picked up free-agent forward Pius Suter on a two-year, $3.2 million deal. The 27-year-old will suit up for his third NHL team after spending the past two seasons with Detroit and making his NHL debut in 2020-21 with Chicago. "Bringing in Pius for the next couple of years really helps us […]

Evgeny Svechnikov Heads To KHL

Winger Evgeny Svechnikov has ended his NHL stint, signing a two-year deal with KHL team Ak Bars Kazan. The 26-year-old is returning to his roots after playing junior hockey and making his professional debut for the Kazan team. Svechnikov spent six seasons in the NHL after being picked 19th by the Red Wings in the […]

Hurricanes Announce Caleb Jones Signing

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Caleb Jones to a one-year, $775,000 contract. The team is adding further quality to what already looks like the strongest blue line in the NHL. "Caleb is a reliable, two-way defenseman," said Hurricanes president and general manager Waddell. "His NHL experience will help boost our depth on defense." Jones […]

Mike Hoffman Excited For Second Opportunity With Sharks

San Jose Sharks winger Mike Hoffman is looking forward to finally suiting up for the team, five years after the club initially acquired him. Back in the summer of 2018, the Ottawa Senators traded Hoffman to San Jose, but he was quickly flipped to the Florida Panthers. Following three different stops, Hoffman is now a […]