Tyus Jones Reportedly on Kings Radar

Phoenix Suns point guard Tyus Jones may once again be on the move this offseason. Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports that the Sacramento Kings are keeping tabs on Jones, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent. Jones reportedly sacrificed money and term last summer to sign with the Suns in hopes of […]

Jeff Green Wants to Play for Two More Years

Houston Rockets forward/center Jeff Green will turn 39 in August but wants to play two more years in the NBA. "I want to play as long as I can," the veteran said on The Zach Lowe Show. "The goal is to get to 20 years, so two shy. Houston has been home for me for […]

Rockets Desperate to Get Steven Adams Under a New Contract

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer, but the team is hoping to keep him around. Team sources have told The Athletic's Kelly Iko that Adams is seen as "the clear priority" amongst its unrestricted free agents this offseason. After missing the 2023-24 campaign due to […]

Fred VanVleet Likely to Remain in Houston

Houston Rockets point guard Fred VanVleet is expected to remain with the team for the 2025-26 season. League sources have told The Athletic's Kelly Iko that the likelihood of VanVleet playing for a different team next season is "slim." The 31-year-old has a $44.9 million player option for next season, but Iko points out that […]

Nate Schmidt Logs Pair of Helpers Wednesday

Florida Panthers defenseman Nate Schmidt helped out on the offensive end with two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers. The 33-year-old ended a seven-game point drought by assisting Brad Marchand on a power-play goal and Sam Bennett during an even-strength situation. Schmidt's recent efforts on the attacking end have not been […]

Carter Verhaeghe Registers Two Assists In Game 1 Loss Against Oilers

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe recorded two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Florida's second line spearheaded the team's offense on the night, with Verhaeghe picking up both of his assists on goals by Sam Bennett. The 29-year-old logged his fifth multi-point game […]

Sam Bennett Establishes New Franchise Record with 12 Postseason Goals

Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett lit the lamp twice on five shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals opener. His two strikes put the Panthers up 3-1 before the Oilers made a comeback and seized the victory, marking a disappointing end to a special night for Bennett. […]

Kasperi Kapanen Stays Productive in Finals Opener

Edmonton Oilers right wing Kasperi Kapanen contributed two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers. He picked up the helpers on goals from Leon Draisaitl and Mattias Ekholm, giving Kapanen a three-game point streak. The 28-year-old started the postseason as a healthy scratch but […]

Connor McDavid Records Two Assists in Wednesday's Win

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid registered two assists as the team opened the Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers with a 4-3 overtime win. The Oilers captain made big plays in key moments. First, he helped Mattias Ekholm tie the game in the third period, and McDavid then picked up another assist on Leon […]

Leon Draisaitl Scores Twice in Game 1 Win Against Panthers

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl kicked off the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals with a two-goal performance in a 4-3 overtime win against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. The German superstar started and finished the scoring in the contest, netting the game-winning goal on the power play with 19:29 played in overtime. Draisaitl's third overtime […]

Nikita Kucherov Takes Home Second Ted Lindsay Award

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov has won the Ted Lindsay Award for the second time in his career. It's an award handed out annually to the NHL's most outstanding player in the regular season as judged by the members of the NHL Players' Association. Kucherov was the league's top scorer for a second […]

Derek Forbort Sticking with Canucks for One More Year

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Derek Forbort (orbital) has signed a one-year, $2 million extension with the team. The 33-year-old, who missed the last couple of games of the season due to an orbital bone fracture, has received a slight raise from a one-year, $1.5 million contract he signed with the Canucks as a free agent last […]

Noah Cates Lands Four-Year, $16 Million Extension

Philadelphia Flyers forward Noah Cates has inked a four-year, $16 million extension with the team. The Flyers locked up the 26-year-old four weeks before Cates was eligible to become a restricted free agent. As a two-way talent, Cates received votes for the Selke Trophy a couple of years back, and he had a solid bounce-back […]

Brock Nelson Staying with Avalanche for Three Years

Colorado Avalanche center Brock Nelson signed a three-year, $22.5 million extension on Wednesday. The 33-year-old, who arrived from the New York Islanders in a mid-season trade, was a pending unrestricted free agent. Nelson made 19 appearances with the Avalanche during the regular season, posting 13 points (six goals, seven assists). He went quiet in the […]

A.J. Greer Out for Wednesday's Game 1

Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. He suffered a lower-body injury in the last game of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 28. The team was hopeful of having Greer available for the Finals […]

Connor Brown Ready to Go Wednesday

Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (illness) is on track to play in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night. Brown missed the last two games in the Western Conference Finals due to an undisclosed injury. He has shaken off the ailment, but Brown's status for Wednesday's […]

Bronny James Jr. May Have Regular Role with Lakers Next Season

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. could be part of the regular rotation with the team next season. The 20-year-old was very little involved during his rookie campaign, playing a total of 181 minutes across 27 games and averaging 2.3 points. However, it looks like we may see a lot more of him in […]

Dante Exum and Mavericks Have "Mutual Interest" to Work Out New Deal

Dallas Mavericks guard Dante Exum is scheduled to become a free agent, but there is a good chance he will stick around in Texas. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Exum and the Mavericks have "mutual interest" to work out a new deal. The Australian veteran is coming off a two-year, $6.15 million contract and […]

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Targeted by Magic

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Nickeil Alexander-Walker is seen as a potential target for the Orlando Magic this offseason. NBA insider Marc Stein has noted that Orlando "is a team to watch as a potential suitor" for Alexander-Walker, who is wrapping up a two-year, $9 million contract and will be an unrestricted free agent. Alexander-Walker is coming […]

Naz Reid Expected to Decline Player Option

Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center Naz Reid will likely join the free agent pool this offseason. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, many around the league expect Reid to decline his $15 million player option for the 2025-26 campaign. Reid will be seeking a pay rise and possibly a more significant role going forward. Speaking during his […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Reportedly Interested in Joining Raptors

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo has been linked with a move to the Toronto Raptors. "I don't know if it will happen but I do know there is mutual interest between Antetokounmpo and the Raptors," writes Raptors insider Doug Smith in his mailbag column for the Toronto Star. "The wild card is the cost. But […]

Tyler Kleven Inks Two-Year Extension with Senators

Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven has come to terms on a two-year, $3.2 million contract extension with the team. He was set to become a restricted free agent before the deal was announced. Kleven had his rookie campaign with the Senators in 2024-25, recording 10 points (four goals, six assists), 78 shots, 97 blocks, and […]

Marcus Johansson Staying with Wild for One More Year

Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson will spend at least one more season with the team, having agreed to a one-year, $800,000 contract extension. Johansson started his second stint with the Wild during the 2022-23 season. He has posted 96 points (34 goals, 62 assists) in 206 games with the team, including 34 points (11 […]

Yanni Gourde Agrees to Six-Year Extension with Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Yanni Gourde has signed a six-year, $13.98 million contract extension. The 33-year-old is set to spend the rest of his NHL career in Tampa after rejoining the Lightning in March. Gourde enjoyed a very successful first stint with the team, becoming a Stanley Cup champion in 2020 and 2021. Following the […]

Jesper Fast Announces Retirement

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast (neck) has announced his retirement from the NHL. The 33-year-old Swedish native missed the entire 2024-25 campaign after undergoing neck surgery. Fast, who was a sixth-round draft pick in 2010, played seven seasons with the New York Rangers before signing with the Hurricanes as a free agent in 2020. He […]

Connor Brown Good to Go for Game 1 Against Panthers

Edmonton Oilers right wing Connor Brown (undisclosed) is expected to rejoin the lineup for Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. The 31-year-old was unavailable for the final two games of the team's 4-1 triumph in the Western Conference Finals versus the Dallas Stars. However, he returned to […]

Tony Bradley Available Saturday

Indiana Pacers center Tony Bradley (hip) will be available for Saturday's Game 6 against the New York Knicks. He was listed as questionable on the injury report due to a left hip strain, but Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters during his pregame press conference that Bradley is available. However, Carlisle added that it […]

A.J. Greer Questionable for Start of Stanley Cup Finals

Florida Panthers left wing A.J. Greer (lower body) is questionable for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday. He sustained a lower-body injury in Game 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes and missed Saturday's practice. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice labeled Greer as day-to-day on Saturday. In the playoffs, Greer has averaged nearly four […]

Roope Hintz Dealing with Fractured Foot

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz played in Games 4 and 5 against the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Finals with a fractured foot. He sustained the injury in Game 2 of the series due to a slash from Edmonton defenseman Darnell Nurse. Hintz sat out Game 3 before returning to action. The Finnish forward […]

Sean Walker Nursing a Shoulder Injury

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker missed the final three postseason games due to a shoulder injury. Walker revealed that he sustained a shoulder injury late in the regular season, which had been improving during the playoffs before he re-aggravated it in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Florida Panthers. The 30-year-old said […]