Denver, CO

DeAndre Jordan and the Denver Nuggets have agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal. Jordan appeared in 36 games last season with the Nuggets, averaging 3.9 points and 4.4 rebounds in 11.0 minutes. Jordan joined the Nuggets ahead of the 22-23 season to give the team veteran depth at center behind Nikola Jokic.

DeAndre Jordan, Nuggets Agree To One-Year, $3.6M Deal

Saint Louis, MO

The St. Louis Blues acquired veteran center Alexandre Texier from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL draft. After the deal, the Blues immediately signed Texier to a two-year contract extension worth $4.2 million. The deal for Texier -- originally drafted by Columbus, No. 45 overall, in 2017 -- will carry an average annual value of $2.1 million.

Blues Acquire Alexandre Texier, Then Sign Him To Two-Year Extension

Buffalo, NY

Jeff Skinner's time with the Buffalo Sabres is over after general manager Kevyn Adams told reporters Saturday the club will buy out the veteran winger. Skinner had three years remaining on an eight-year contract he signed in 2019 as a free agent that saw him earn $9 million annually.

Sabres Buy Out Jeff Skinner With Three Years Left On Deal

Tampa, FL

Steven Stamkos is three days from becoming an unrestricted free agent, and on Friday Tampa Bay Lightning general manager general manager Julien BriseBois said he’s not sure if the team and the center will reach an agreement on a new contract. “If we had reached an agreement at this...

Lightning, Steven Stamkos May Not Agree To Deal Before Free Agency

Dallas, TX

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired the signing rights to defenseman Chris Tanev in a trade with the Dallas Stars on Saturday, in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick and prospect Max Ellis. Tanev, 34, is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, and by grabbing his...

Leafs Acquire Signing Rights To Chris Tanev From Stars

New York City, NY

The New York Knicks have decided not to extend the $6.3 million qualifying offer to Precious Achiuwa, which will make him an unrestricted free agent. The Knicks have interest in re-signing Achiuwa, but doing so at $6.3 million would have made a major impact on their ability to stay under the hard cap.

Knicks Decline To Extend $6.3M Qualifying Offer To Precious Achiuwa

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to sign PJ Hall and Trey Alexander to Two-Way contracts. Hall is a center out of Clemson who averaged 18.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 28.9 minutes. The Nuggets had a first round grade on Hall, who is represented by Matt Bollero. Alexander...

Nuggets Sign PJ Hall, Trey Alexander To Two-Way Contracts

San Francisco, CA

Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed "Baby Bull" who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86. The San Francisco Giants and his family announced the death Friday night, and a moment of silence was noted on the scoreboard at Oracle Park midway through a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Orlando Cepeda, Hall Of Famer, Dies At 86

The Mercury will be missing Brittney Griner (toe) when they clash with the Fever on Sunday at 3:00 PM ET. Watch the WNBA all season long by signing up for Fubo, Paramount+, Prime Video and WNBA League Pass. Brittney Griner Injury Status: Out. Reported Injury: Toe. Rep your team with...

Brittney Griner Injury Status & News: Mercury vs. Fever - June 30

Orlando, FL

The Orlando Magic will not extend a $2 million qualifying offer to Kevon Harris, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. Harris, who appeared in two games last season, will be an unrestricted free agent.

Magic Will Not Extend Qualifying Offer To Kevon Harris

Jacksonville, FL

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

The Golden State Warriors have acquired Lindy Waters III from the Oklahoma City Thunder for the No. 52 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Golden State plans to keep Waters past his $2.2 million guarantee date as a deeper rotation option. In 36 games last season, Waters averaged 3.6 points...

Warriors Acquire Lindy Waters III From Thunder For No. 52

Dallas Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley is signing with Klutch Sports, sources told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. Dudley is reportedly a candidate for J.J. Redick's staff with the Lakers, though the Mavs are "intent" on keeping him. Derrick Jones Jr. also signed with Klutch on Friday.

Jared Dudley Signs With Klutch Sports

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride underwent surgery on the fifth toe on his right foot. McBride is expected to resume basketball activities later this summer, per the team. In his third season, McBride became an integral rotation player for the Knicks. He averaged 8.3 points on 45% shooting, including 41% on three-pointers, off the New York bench.

Miles McBride Underwent Toe Surgery

Houston, TX

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France will undergo surgery on his throwing shoulder Monday. France opened the season with the Astros, but was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land and made one start there when he was placed on the injured list in early May. He resumed throwing recently after being shut...

Astros' J.P. France To Have Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles, CA

LeBron James has decided to opt out of his $51.4 million player option for the 24-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. James is expected to re-sign with the Lakers on a new contract. James will have the ability to receive a no-trade clause as part of his contract instead of signing an extension after opting in. James can sign for up to $160 million over three seasons.

LeBron James Opts Out Of $51.4M Contract With Lakers

Detroit, MI

The Detroit Pistons will not guarantee the $4 million owed to Troy Brown Jr. and will waive him. Brown had a guarantee date of June 30th and will become an unrestricted free agent. Brown, who is represented by Calvin Andrews and Rich Paul, appeared in 22 games last season for...

Pistons Waive Troy Brown Jr. Ahead Of $4M Guarantee Date

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The Toronto Blue Jays are six games below .500 and in interesting position leading up to next month's trade deadline. They've made the playoffs in three of the last four years, but would need to put together quite a turnaround to qualify this fall. Ross Atkins acknowledged the team's precarious...

Ross Atkins: Blue Jays In 'Tough Spot' Ahead Of Trade Deadline

The Orlando Magic are declining their $11 million team option for wing Joe Ingles. This will make Ingles an unrestricted free agent this offseason. Orlando and Ingles are expected to stay engaged on signing a new deal, but the Magic are prioritizing cap space and flexibility this summer. Ingles became a beloved veteran leader for a young Orlando team that made a playoff run last season.

Magic Decline $11M Option For Joe Ingles

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Jets, Dylan DeMelo Agree To Four-Year, $19.6M Deal

The Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms with defenseman Dylan DeMelo...

Jets, Dylan DeMelo Agree To Four-Year, $19.6M Deal

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