Raleigh, NC

Columbus, OH

Los Angeles, CA

As the Los Angeles Kings continue to build around their core, the team made a significant signing. The Kings re-sign defenceman Jordan Spence to a two-year deal. The Kings are gearing up for a potential shot at the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. WIth the signing, they have ensured stability in their defence. The Kings re-sign rising star Jordan Spence to a multi-year contract extension. Spence’s six-year extension will see him earning an average annual value of $1.5 million. Spence was drafted 95th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old defenceman has rapidly become a key player for the Kings, known for his reliable defensive play and offensive contributions.

Los Angeles Kings Re-Sign Defenceman to Two-Year Contract

Philadelphia, PA

In the sixth round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas, the Philadelphia Flyers selected Ilya Pautov. The 173rd overall pick, the Russian native is a right wing who played for Krasnaya Armiya of the Molodyozhnaya Hokkeinaya Liga (MHL) during the 2023-24 season. The forward is set to return to the MHL for the 2024-25 campaign.

Flyers’ Ilya Pautov Prepares for Third Season in Russia’s MHL

New York City, NY

Former second-overall pick Kaapo Kakko of the New York Rangers has been the subject of trade rumors, and one trade pitch has him being dealt to the Calgary Flames. Kakko did sign an extension with the Rangers this offseason but still has been part of trade rumors even after that. Website PuckPedia has a new tool called PuckGM that lets users create their own trades, and one user proposed a deal that sees Kakko get traded to the Flames in a multi-player deal.

Rangers Trade Pitch Acquires $5.5 Million Winger For Former 2nd-Overall Pick

In this edition of the Winnipeg Jets News & Rumors, we look at a couple of trades that almost emerged for the Jets over the past few weeks. They tried to send a big package including Rutger McGroarty to the Carolina Hurricanes, as well as trying to land a young roster player from the Washington Capitals.

Jets News & Rumors: McGroarty, Necas, McMichael & Laine

Nashville, TN

There were many superb players who suited up for the Nashville Predators during the 2010s. They had some of the best defensemen play for them during that decade such as Shea Weber, Roman Josi, Ryan Suter, PK Subban, and Mattias Ekholm among others. Pekka Rinne was the main between the pipes for the club. As for the forwards, some of the best to play for them in the 2010s included Mike Fisher, David Legwand, Filip Forsberg, and Patric Hornqvist.

Revisiting Patric Hornqvist’s Time in Nashville

New York Post

The Knicks continued to fill out the back of their training camp roster by signing Magic forward Chuma Okeke on Thursday to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal, a league source confirmed.

Okeke, the 16th overall pick in the 2019 draft, will receive an invite to training camp with the Knicks after he was in and out of improved Orlando’s rotation last season. 

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The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 2.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in 9.2 minutes per game over 47 appearances.



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In his first two years with the Magic, Okeke made 39 starts among 115 games played and posted 8.3 points and 4.6 boards over 25.1 minutes per game.

Michael Scotto of HoopsHype was first to report the Okeke agreement.

The Knicks still have one guaranteed roster spot available after bringing back forward/center Precious Achiuwa earlier this week on a one-year deal worth $6 million.

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Knicks sign Chuma Okeke to Exhibit 10 contract

On August 3, New York Knicks forward Julius Randle will be eligible for a contract extension. The 29-year-old can sign for up to four years and $181.5 million. Randle has clearly been a large part of turning around a Knicks franchise that had long been amongst the laughingstock of the NBA.

Knicks Cornerstone Eligible For Extension Starting August 3

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The New York Knicks and free agent forward Chuma Okeke have agreed to a contract, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Okeke, who is set to turn 26 years old on August 18, was one of the better forwards remaining on the open market late in NBA free agency. After spending the first four seasons of his […]
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Knicks sign former Magic first-round pick in free agency

Denver, CO

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Boston, MA

When the 2024 Paris Olympics officially got underway for Team USA, the team faced Serbia and superstar Nikola Jokic and put them away with relative ease down the stretch. Even though the Americans made easy work of Jokic’s squad, which was likely a humbling experience for Serbia, head coach Steve Kerr made a questionable call to not play reigning NBA champion Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics.

Fans React To Jayson Tatum In Team USA Starting Lineup

Team USA team secured their spot in the quarterfinals and improved to 2-0 in the 2024 Paris Olympics with a 103-86 win over South Sudan on Wednesday. After the game, Kevin Durant commended both Joel Embiid and Jayson Tatum—who did not see action in the opener against Serbia—for embracing their roles on the team. “Last […]
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Kevin Durant sounds off on Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid benchings

Well it is still July, but what better time to talk hockey talk. This time the talk is in the form of Edmonton Oilers rumours and chatter surrounding re-signing superstar centre Leon Draisaitl. The Oilers superstar is due for a new contract after next year, and today we have an update on the contract talks.

Edmonton Oilers Rumours Surrounding Superstar Centre

Toronto Raptors On SI

Former Toronto Raptors big Precious Achiuwa has signed a new one-year deal with the New York Knicks

Former Raptors Big Inks New Deal with Knicks

Saint Louis, MO

The St. Louis Blues are unlikely to contend for the Stanley Cup in 2024-25. It’ll be their first full season with Drew Bannister as head coach and their roster just isn’t good enough at this stage. It’s a tough position to be in, but it’s due to moves made by the front office in recent years.

Blues’ 2025 Offseason Could Begin New Era of Success

Boston Celtics On SI

After spending Sunday's victory over Serbia glued to the bench, Jayson Tatum started for the United States men's basketball team in their 103-86 victory vs. South Sudan on Wednesday.

Here's How Jayson Tatum Did in 2024 Paris Olympics Debut

San Antonio, TX

Chapel Hill, NC

FanSided

Former UNC Tar Heels star Harrison Ingram has successfully landed a two-way NBA contract with the San Antonio Spurs after a strong showing at Summer League. Originally drafted at No. 48 in the second round, Ingram had to prove himself to earn a roster spot and clearly succeeded. He averaged 10 points and 6.3 rebounds in four games while shooting 42.9% from beyond the arc, showcasing the skills that helped him flourish in his lone season as a Tar Heel.

Former UNC Star Officially Lands NBA Contract After Impressive Summer League

Almost a month after the New York Knicks lost Isaiah Hartenstein to the Thunder, the team announced they re-signed free-agent Precious Achiuwa. New York didn't pick up Achiuwa's qualifying offer after the 2023-24 season, which made him an unrestricted free agent. The 24-year-old averaged 7.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.1...

Knicks make free agent signing fans have impatiently waited the last month for

Pittsburgh, PA

Following a weak season with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens, former $5 million player Colin White may be done in the NHL. In 2015, forward Colin White seemed like a star in the making. Eligible for the NHL Draft in the same year as Connor McDavid, White became the Ottawa Senators' second pick in the first round at 21st overall, only three spots behind Thomas Chabot.

Former $5 million player from Connor McDavid's draft may be done in the NHL

Minnesota State

The PWHL offseason continues to move along, and while the season is still a ways off, we still have more report cards for PWHL Minnesota to work through. Still on the defensive core, this would’ve been about Abby Cook, but she only played nine games and was traded partway through the season. Since Cook didn’t play enough to be considered for a grade, this will be about Mellissa Channell.

PWHL Minnesota Report Cards 2023-24: Mellissa Channell

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Hurricanes’ Martin Necas Saga Over With 2-Year Contract Extension

It is finally over — the Martin Necas summer saga has officially come to an end. Monday, July 29 saw the end of the ongoing news...

Hurricanes’ Martin Necas Saga Over With 2-Year Contract Extension

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