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Reed Sheppard Shut Down for Rest of Summer League
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard will sit out the rest of the summer action. According to The Athletic's Kelly Iko, the Rockets have decided to shut down Sheppard for the remainder of the Summer League. Sheppard made two appearances in Las Vegas, averaging 23.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals. The Kentucky product […]
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Paul George Undergoes Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday to treat an injury sustained during a recent workout, the team announced. George hurt his left knee and will be re-evaluated before the start of training camp. Last season, George played only 41 games due to various health issues, and his 2025-26 season has […]
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Alex Ovechkin Not Thinking About Retirement
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin has denied rumors that 2025-26 will be his final season in the NHL. Ovechkin is about to begin the final year of his current contract, and it has been rumored that the 2025-26 season will be his last in the NHL after the Capitals' marketing team sent out an email […]
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Penguins Acquire Arturs Silovs
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired goaltender Arturs Silovs from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forward Chase Stillman and a 2027 fourth-round pick. Silovs moves to Pittsburgh following an outstanding AHL campaign. He led the Abbotsford Canucks to their first-ever Calder Cup victory, going 16-7 in the playoffs with a 2.01 goals-against average and a […]
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Nikolai Kovalenko Returns to Russia
Winger Nikolai Kovalenko has signed a two-year deal with CSKA Moscow of the KHL. The 25-year-old will return to Russia after only one full NHL season. He featured 57 times for the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche in 2024-25, scoring seven goals and 20 points. Kovalenko made his NHL debut during the 2024 Stanley […]
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Erik Karlsson Open to Move Away From Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson is reportedly open to a trade. Speaking on his podcast, Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic said Karlsson was willing to be moved despite having a no-move clause. However, Johnston added that there are only a few teams Karlsson is willing to move to. Karlsson's time with the Penguins […]
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Zach Hyman Hopes to be Ready for Start of Next Season
Edmonton Oilers left wing Zach Hyman (wrist) hopes to be available for the 2025-26 season opener. "I haven't set a date or anything like that," Hyman said this week at his charity golf tournament. "Once you set a date, you get disappointed if you don't play on the date. I hope to play on opening […]
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Jeff Skinner Joins Sharks on One-Year Contract
Winger Jeff Skinner signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on Friday. The veteran forward will join his fourth NHL team. Skinner played last season with the Edmonton Oilers, earning 29 points (16 goals, 13 assists) in 72 games. His time in Edmonton included his first-ever playoff games, although Skinner spent […]
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Ryan Reaves Traded to Sharks
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded winger Ryan Reaves to the San Jose Sharks on Thursday in exchange for defenseman Henry Thrun. Reaves is set to suit up for his seventh NHL franchise next season. The 38-year-old enforcer made 35 appearances with the Maple Leafs in 2024-25, recording two assists and 103 hits. He ranks seventh […]
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Vladislav Kolyachonok Moves to Dallas
The Dallas Stars have acquired defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for defenseman Matt Dumba. The Stars also sent out a 2028 second-round pick to shed Dumba's contract, which has a $3.75 million cap hit. Kolyachonok is on a much cheaper deal and could likely match Dumba's production if he makes the […]
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Matt Dumba Lands in Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired defenseman Matt Dumba in a trade with the Dallas Stars. Dallas received defenseman Vladislav Kolyachonok and a 2028 second-round draft pick as part of the deal. Dumba played only one season with the Stars, having moved to Texas as a free agent on a two-year, $7.5 million contract last summer. […]
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Mackie Samoskevich Re-Signs with Panthers on One-Year Deal
Florida Panthers winger Mackie Samoskevich has re-signed with the team for one year. According to reports, the deal is worth $775,000, the league minimum. Samoskevich enjoyed a decent rookie campaign in 2024-25, ranking 11th in scoring among first-year players with 31 points (15 goals, 16 assists) in 72 outings. He also averaged 1.9 hits per […]
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Josh Manson Inks Two-Year Extension with Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson has signed a two-year, $7.9 million contract extension with the club. He was scheduled to hit free agency next summer before agreeing to a new deal with the Avalanche. Manson has spent three and a half seasons in Denver. He's had a difficult time with injuries and made only 48 […]
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Isaac Howard Signs Three-Year, Entry-Level Contract With Oilers
Edmonton Oilers forward Isaac Howard is set to make his NHL debut in 2025-26 after signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the club. The Oilers acquired Howard on Tuesday from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for fellow forward prospect Sam O'Reilly. Howard is ready to make the jump to the big league after dominating […]
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Celtics Are "Actively Trying to Trade" Anfernee Simons
Boston Celtics shooting guard Anfernee Simons remains on the trade block. "I have talked to other teams who have said they are actively trying to trade Anfernee Simons," said ESPN's Brian Windhorst on Wednesday's Hoop Collective Podcast. "Whether they can or not is another [thing]." Getting rid of Simons and his $27.7 million expiring contract […]
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Alex Ducas Heading to Australia
Guard/forward Alex Ducas is set to move to the Brisbane Bullets of the NBL. According to ESPN, Ducas plans to sign a one-year deal with the team after the NBA Summer League. Ducas has made one Summer League appearance with the Oklahoma City Thunder but is expected to sit out the rest of the action. […]
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Dominick Barlow Inks Two-Way Deal With 76ers
Power forward Dominick Barlow has signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The 22-year-old joins his third NBA team after previously spending time with the San Antonio Spurs and Atlanta Hawks. Barlow made 35 appearances with the Hawks last season, averaging 4.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 10.7 minutes. In […]
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Spurs Re-Sign Jordan McLaughlin to One-Year Deal
The San Antonio Spurs are bringing back point guard Jordan McLaughlin on a one-year deal. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, McLaughlin has agreed to a $3 million deal. The 29-year-old was acquired by the Spurs from the Sacramento Kings last season in the De'Aaron Fox trade. McLaughlin was a third-string guard on the squad, averaging […]
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Dylan Harper Out Thursday, Expected to Play Saturday
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (groin) will sit out Thursday's Las Vegas Summer League clash against the Philadelphia 76ers but is expected to suit up later in the week. Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports that the Spurs "expect him to be ready for Saturday." On Saturday, San Antonio will face Cooper […]
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Chet Holmgren Agrees to Rookie Max Extension
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren has agreed to a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie contract extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal could be worth up to $250 million. Holmgren just finished his third NBA season, averaging 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks in 27.4 minutes. He was limited to 32 […]
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Malaki Branham Traded to Washington
The San Antonio Spurs have traded guard Malaki Branham to the Washington Wizards. Branham was shipped out along with fellow guard Blake Wesley and a second-round draft pick in exchange for big man Kelly Olynyk. He will leave Texas after averaging only 9.1 minutes per game in 2024-25. Overall, Branham posted 8.5 points and 2.0 […]
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Blake Wesley Moves to Washington
The Washington Wizards have acquired guard Blake Wesley in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. Wesley was part of a deal that saw San Antonio land veteran big man Kelly Olynyk. The 22-year-old moves to D.C. after spending three seasons with the Spurs. He averaged 3.7 points and 2.0 assists in 11.8 minutes per […]
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Kelly Olynyk on the Move Again
The San Antonio Spurs have acquired forward/center Kelly Olynyk in a trade with the Washington Wizards. The Wizards only recently picked up Olynyk from the New Orleans Pelicans but are moving him on in exchange for guards Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, and a 2026 second-round pick. Olynyk will add depth behind star big man Victor […]
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Anthony Davis Recovering From Eye Surgery
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis has undergone a procedure to repair a detached retina that he suffered during the season, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The star big man is expected to be fully healthy for training camp. Davis is gearing up for his first full campaign in Dallas. Due to a groin injury, he was […]
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Nikola Jokic to Delay Extension Talks Until 2026
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has no interest in signing a contract extension this offseason. The three-time MVP is eligible to sign a three-year, $200 million extension until Oct. 20, but he reportedly plans to delay contract negotiations until next summer. In 12 months, Jokic could earn an extra $77 million on his contract. Currently, […]
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Tyler Johnson Retires After 13 NHL Seasons
Forward Tyler Johnson has announced his retirement from the NHL. He made 747 regular-season appearances in the league, recording 193 goals and 433 points. Johnson became a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning, who signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2011. The 5-foot-8 forward also suited up for the Chicago […]
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Jack McBain Inks New Five-Year Deal with Mammoth
Utah Mammoth forward Jack McBain has agreed to a five-year, $21.25 million contract with the team. The two parties reached an agreement on a new deal a little over 24 hours after the team elected salary arbitration with the restricted free agent forward. With the 2024-25 campaign, McBain completed a two-year, $3.2 million contract. The […]
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Cam York Re-Signs with Flyers for Five Years
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York has re-upped with the team, signing a five-year contract worth $25.75 million. He was a restricted free agent after completing a two-year, $3.2 million deal. York receives a big boost in salary with his new deal, but it could still end up being a favorable contract for the team, considering […]
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Kobe Bufkin Cleared for Summer League Action
Atlanta Hawks point guard Kobe Bufkin (shoulder) is expected to return to the court in the Las Vegas Summer League. The 21-year-old saw his 2024-25 campaign end early due to a right shoulder surgery. Before he was shut down in December, Bufkin averaged 5.3 points and 1.7 assists in 12.4 minutes. Due to health issues, […]
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Vasilije Micic Agrees to Contract Buyout with Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks and point guard Vasilije Micic have agreed to a contract buyout. The 31-year-old gave up $6.1 million of his $8.1 million salary as part of the agreement, with the Bucks stretching the remaining salary on Micic's contract over the next three seasons. Micic is expected to resume his career in Europe. As […]
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