Rockets Not Interested in Keeping Kevin Durant with Max Extension

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant is poised to significantly enhance the team's title hopes in 2025-26. But the leadership in Houston reportedly isn't interested in offering him a maximum contract extension. "Certainly, I think both sides want that to be more than a one-year window," ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported on Wednesday. "But it's not going […]

Isaiah Mobley Joins Turkish Team

Power forward Isaiah Mobley has moved to Europe for the season, signing a deal with Manisa Basket in Turkey. Manisa joined the Turkish championship just a few years ago, so this is quite a coup for the team. Mobley will pause his NBA career after making 23 appearances in the league. Following a couple of […]

Cole Swider Links Up with EuroLeague Powerhouse

Forward Cole Swider has inked a deal with Turkish team Anadolu Efes for the upcoming campaign. Anadolu Efes, which won consecutive EuroLeague titles in 2021 and 2022, picked up Swinder following a standout G League season. The 26-year-old averaged 20.7 points with 44.3 percent shooting from three-point range and grabbed 5.9 rebounds. In the NBA, […]

Ethan Thompson Joins Heat for Training Camp

Shooting guard Ethan Thompson will join the Miami Heat for training camp, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports. The 26-year-old has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract, meaning Miami now has 18 of its 21 preseason roster spots filled. Thompson, who went undrafted in 2021, is looking to finally break into the NBA after […]

Clippers Add Jason Preston for Training Camp

Point guard Jason Preston has signed a training-camp deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac.com. The 26-year-old will try to earn a roster spot in the NBA after missing the entire 2024-25 campaign with a calf strain. Preston started his pro career with the Clippers in 2022-23 and has also […]

Neemias Queta Wants to Raise His Free-Throw Attempts

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta has a big season coming up, during which he's likely to take on a much bigger role than in previous years. He is focused on improving in 2025-26. "Obviously, I think it's making sure I get in great shape," the Portuguese big man said in an interview with CLNS Media's […]

Celtics Stuggling to Trade Anfernee Simons

Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons remains in limbo regarding his future. Sources have told Grant Afseth of FastbreakJournal.com that Boston is having trouble finding a trade partner for Simons' expiring $27.6 million contract. Simons signed a $100 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2022 and has been productive during the contract, but it […]

Cole Anthony Focuses on Winning with Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony wants to battle for the NBA championship in the upcoming campaign. "I look at it as a great opportunity to enter another team where they have a playoff pedigree and a championship pedigree," Anthony told Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. "They've won a 'chip there. I just want to […]

Jesse Edwards Moves to Australia

Center Jesse Edwards will kick off the new campaign in Australia after agreeing to join Melbourne United of the NBL. The Dutch seven-footer made his NBA debut last season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, appearing in two games. He played 18 games in the G League with the Iowa Wolves, averaging 11.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, and […]

Kessler Edwards Joins Nuggets

Forward Kessler Edwards has agreed to a deal with the Denver Nuggets. Per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette, the 25-year-old signed an Exhibit 10 contract. Edwards, who was drafted in the second round in 2021, has already joined his fourth NBA team. In the past season, he featured in 40 games with the Dallas […]

Chad Ruhwedel Retires From NHL

Defenseman Chad Ruhwedel announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday through the NHL Players Association. He has decided to hang up his skates following a 13-year career, during which Ruhwedel made 369 regular-season appearances. The San Diego-born blue-liner recorded 50 points (13 goals, 37 assists), along with 350 blocks and 622 hits. Ruhwedel, who […]

Jack Johnson Signs Tryout Deal with Wild

Defenseman Jack Johnson has signed a professional tryout contract with the Minnesota Wild. The veteran rearguard aims to impress during training camp to extend his NHL career into a 20th year. Last season, Johnson made 41 appearances with the Columbus Blue Jackets, registering six assists, 23 shots on goal, 35 blocks, and 21 hits. It's […]

Kraken Extend Ryker Evans with Two-Year Deal

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans has landed a new two-year, $4.1 million contract with the team. He became a restricted free agent this offseason after finishing his entry-level contract. Evans had his first full season in the NHL last term, enjoying a productive year. The 23-year-old recorded 25 points (five goals, 20 assists), 106 blocks, […]

Kai Jones Works Out for Heat

Forward/center Kai Jones had a workout for the Miami Heat on Monday, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports. Jones is an unrestricted free agent. He's had a turbulent journey in the NBA since entering the league in 2021 as a first-round pick. After skipping the entire 2023-24 campaign, Jones signed with the Los Angeles Clippers last […]

Russell Westbrook Likely to Join Kings

Point guard Russell Westbrook is expected to end up with the Sacramento Kings for the start of the new season. ESPN's Tim MacMahon reports that league sources consider Sacramento the most likely destination for the former MVP. Westbrook became an unrestricted free agent this offseason after declining a $3.47 million player option to return to […]

Al Horford Expected to Sign with Warriors if He Doesn't Retire

Forward/center Al Horford is still without a contract but is expected to sign with the Golden State Warriors for the upcoming campaign. Sources have told ESPN's Anthony Slater that retirement remains an option for the 39-year-old big man, but the Warriors see him as "a firm part of their plan" in 2025-26. Horford looks like […]

Jonathan Kuminga Reportedly Leaning Toward Accepting Golden State's Qualifying Offer

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has a two-year contract offer on the table from the team, but he is reportedly leaning toward accepting a $7.9 million qualifying offer. Sources told ESPN's Anthony Slater that "Kuminga has indicated to those close to him" that he finds the qualifying offer more appealing than the team's contract […]

Cam Thomas "Increasingly Interested" in Signing Qualifying Offer

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is "increasingly interested" in signing a $6 million qualifying offer, NBA insider Jake Fischer reports. The talented scorer remains a restricted free agent and seems to have overvalued himself. A recent report from Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily suggests that, in an ideal scenario, Thomas would want to attract offers close […]

Zayne Parekh Has Sights Set on Making Flames Roster

Calgary Flames defenseman Zayne Parekh hopes to make the roster for the upcoming campaign and aims to have a "big camp." "I mean, everyone knows that for me, I'm trying to play in the NHL," Parekh told NHL.com. "All my peers know that. I have a great support group and everybody's pushing me every day […]

Hampus Lindholm Fully Healthy for New Season

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (kneecap) is back at 100 percent ahead of the 2025-26 NHL campaign. Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe reports that Lindholm is fully recovered from a kneecap fracture and ready to begin training camp on Sept. 17. The injury limited Lindholm to only 17 appearances last season. The Swedish […]

Nathan Bastian Joins Stars on One-Year Contract

Right wing Nathan Bastian has signed a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Dallas Stars. He will move on from the New Jersey Devils after recording 10 points (four goals, six assists) and 138 hits in 59 games last season. Heading into the offseason, Bastian had completed a two-year, $2.7 million contract, indicating that his value […]

Jakub Vrana Signs Two-Year Deal in Sweden

Winger Jakub Vrana will move back to Europe for the upcoming season after signing a two-year deal with his first professional club, Linkoping HC in Sweden. Vrana saw some success early in his NHL career and won the Stanley Cup in 2018 with the Washington Capitals, but his productivity declined a few years ago. In […]

Avalanche Bring Back Joel Kiviranta on One-Year Deal

The Colorado Avalanche have signed winger Joel Kiviranta to a new one-year contract. It's reportedly a $1.25 million deal for the Finnish forward, who became an unrestricted free agent last month. Kiviranta is set to begin his third campaign with the Avalanche. He enjoyed a career year in 2024-25, notching 16 goals and 23 points […]

Matthew Tkachuk Could Miss 2-3 Months with Surgery

Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (groin) revealed he would face a multi-month absence if he opts for surgery. The star forward played the Stanley Cup playoffs with a torn adductor muscle and a sports hernia injury. "If I do get the surgery, it'll definitely be the first two or maybe three months if that's the […]

Several Teams Keeping Tabs on Mason McTavish

Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish remains a restricted free agent deep into the offseason and has generated plenty of interest among rival teams. Sources have told James Murphy of RG that the Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens, and Detroit Red Wings have interest in McTavish, who was Anaheim's second-highest scorer last season with 52 points (22 […]

Kyle Clifford Hangs Up Skates

Left wing Kyle Clifford has announced the end of his playing career. He will continue to work in hockey, taking on a player development role with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Clifford made his final two NHL appearances with the Maple Leafs in 2022-23. He spent the last couple of campaigns in the AHL with the […]

Elias Pettersson Out for "Revenge" in 2025-26

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson is fired up to produce a bounce-back campaign in 2025-26. "I know what I'm capable of," Pettersson said this week. "Actually, I haven't thought about it, but for myself it's revenge. I'm not happy with last season." After being a point-per-game player in back-to-back years, Pettersson recorded only 45 points […]

Semyon Varlamov to Start Skating Next Week

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (knee) is expected to start skating next week. The 37-year-old made only 10 appearances in 2024-25, undergoing season-ending surgery in December. The fact that Varlamov is ready to start skating again suggests that he might be available for the beginning of the new campaign. Varlamov has been a great […]

Vitali Kravtsov Returns to Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have signed right wing Vitali Kravtsov to a one-year, two-way contract. The Russian forward also played for the Canucks in 2022-23, notching two points (one goal, one assist) in 16 appearances. Kravtson didn't make an impact with the New York Rangers either, which resulted in his return to Russia. Now, he will […]

Payton Pritchard Eager to Continue Improving

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard took a big leap in 2024-25 and aims to improve even more in the upcoming season. "I feel like everybody should be excited," Pritchard said on the Celtics Talk Podcast. "There's a lot of opportunities across the board. For me, personally, I'm excited every year. Because it's an opportunity to […]