Nikola Vucevic Not Expecting to Be Moved Before the Season

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic has been linked with a move elsewhere, with even a contract buyout mentioned, but he appears set to start the 2025-26 campaign in the Windy City. "Yes, I have almost no doubt about it," the two-time All-Star told Basket USA in an interview. "That's the mindset I'm preparing with. Afterwards, […]

Bulls Not Interested in Sign-and-Trade Deal Involving Josh Giddey

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey remains in contract limbo with no signs of the saga ending. Bulls insider K.C. Johnson has reported the team "likes" Giddey's play and wants to secure his services long-term, but isn't willing to offer him more than $20 million a year. Meanwhile, Giddey is holding out for an annual salary […]

Oscar Tshiebwe Signs New Two-Way Deal With Jazz

Center Oscar Tshiebwe will return to the Utah Jazz for a second year after securing a new two-way contract. The former Kentucky Wildcat made 14 appearances with the Jazz last season, posting 7.6 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. At the same time, he was a monster in the G League with averages of 17.1 […]

Alondes Williams Joins Wizards for Training Camp

Guard Alondes Williams has signed a training camp deal with the Washington Wizards. The Milwaukee native will battle for a roster spot in the NBA after having a strong G League campaign. Williams averaged 18.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.5 steals in 32 regular-season appearances with the Motor City Cruise and Sioux Falls […]

Wizards Add Skal Labissiere for Training Camp

Forward/center Skal Labissiere has agreed to a deal with the Washington Wizards to join the team for training camp. The 29-year-old is attempting to stick in the NBA after making a comeback in the league during the 2024-25 season. Labissiere made four appearances with the Sacramento Kings last term, his first NBA contests in five […]

Brendan Smith Joins Blue Jackets on Tryout Deal

Defenseman Brendan Smith has agreed to a professional tryout contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 36-year-old was a free agent after completing a one-year deal with the Dallas Stars. Smith made only 32 appearances in Dallas last season, recording six points (one goal, five assists) and 41 hits. As a 14-year veteran, Smith can […]

Milan Lucic Joins Blues for Tryout

Left wing Milan Lucic has signed a tryout agreement with the St. Louis Blues. The 37-year-old will attempt a comeback in the NHL after sitting out the 2024-25 campaign. Following four appearances at the start of the 2023-24 season, Lucic took a leave of absence from the Boston Bruins in November 2023 and later entered […]

Red Wings Pick Up Travis Hamonic

Defenseman Travis Hamonic has joined the Detroit Red Wings on a one-year, $1 million contract. The veteran blue-liner, who has skated in 900 career games, will join his fifth NHL team for the upcoming campaign. Hamonic ranks 22nd on the all-time blocks list with 1,768. Last season with the Ottawa Senators, he blocked 93 shots […]

Hornets Have High Hopes for Collin Sexton

Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton is expected to be a big piece for the team in 2025-26. "I've always witnessed him competing at a really high level," Hornets head coach Charles Lee said about Sexton during an appearance on WFNZ radio. "Since he's been around our group, he's elevated the intensity. He's definitely a sociable […]

Rui Hachimura Likely to Start Season Without Contract Extension

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura is not expected to get a contract extension from the team before the season starts. "With the current intel I have, I do not expect Rui to be extended by the Lakers in the next six weeks," Lakers insider Jovan Buha reported on Buha's Block. "It's certainly possible that […]

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Hopes to Bounce Back in 2025-26

Miami Heat guard/forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. had a miserable sophomore campaign and wants to get back on track in 2025-26. After being one of the standout rookies in 2023-24, Jaquez Jr. lost a regular rotation spot last season and logged only 19 total minutes in the playoffs. "Just going back and watching some film," Jaquez […]

Stephen Curry Ready to Go for New Season

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is healthy and ready to go for the new season. Curry missed the end of the 2025 playoffs due to a hamstring injury, but he's now feeling "great" and is nearing the end of his offseason training. "Pacing myself nice," Curry told reporters at his Under Armour Camp. […]

Lester Quinones Agrees to Deal With Magic

Shooting guard Lester Quinones has signed a deal with the Orlando Magic to join the team for training camp, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Quinones has made 54 career appearances in the NBA and suited up 11 times last season with the Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans. He had some good performances in New […]

Mikael Pyyhtia Re-Signs With Blue Jackets for One Year

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mikael Pyyhtia will be back with the organization in 2025-26 after agreeing to a one-year, two-way contract. Per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, Pyyhtia's contract comes with an NHL cap hit of $775,000 and a minor-league salary of $100,000. The Finnish native was drafted in the fourth round by the Blue […]

Caleb Desnoyers Expected to Miss 12 Weeks After Wrist Procedure

Utah Mammoth forward prospect Caleb Desnoyers (wrist) will be out for approximately 12 weeks after undergoing wrist surgery, general manager Doug Armstrong announced Thursday. Desnoyers was the fourth pick of this year's draft, instantly becoming one of Utah's top prospects. However, it's unclear whether he will make his NHL debut in 2025-26. The 18-year-old may […]

Tyson Foerster on Track to Be Healthy for Season Opener

Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster (elbow) appears to be on track to be healthy for the start of the 2025-26 NHL campaign. Flyers general manager Danny Briere told Bill Meltzer of Hockey Hot Stove via text that "everything looks good right now" for Foerster, and he "should be ready for the season." The 23-year-old underwent […]

Olivier Rodrigue Signs KHL Deal

Goaltender Olivier Rodrigue will join HC Barys in the KHL for the upcoming season. The 25-year-old moves overseas after making his NHL debut in 2024-25. Across two appearances, Rodrigue posted a 0-1-0 record with a 3.10 goals-against average and a .862 save percentage. After the season, he didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Oilers, […]

Emil Bemstrom to Join Swiss Team

Right wing Emil Bemstrom is set to spend the 2025-26 campaign in Europe. According to Henrik Sjoberg of HockeyNews.se, Bemstrom will join SC Bern in Switzerland. The Swedish forward is on the move after making only 14 appearances with the Pittsburgh Penguins last term. He has also skated with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the […]

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 […]