Rockets reportedly bringing back role players Danuel House, Gerald Green

Combined Green and House averaged more than 18 points per game off the bench last season.

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Report: Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving taking discounts so Nets can give DeAndre Jordan four years, $40M

Durant and Irving won't get guaranteed max salaries in Brooklyn

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Ed Davis will reportedly sign with Jazz on 2-year, $10 million deal

Blazers fans aren't going to like this.

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Kawhi Leonard will reportedly wait to make his free agency decision

Looks like we’re going to have to just hang tight until the Board Man decides where he gets paid.

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Report: Heat trading Goran Dragic to Mavericks

Necessary aspect of Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade

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Duchene set to sign with Predators: report

Nashville adds a big-name center to the mix.

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Report: 76ers signing-and-trading Jimmy Butler to Heat

Josh Richardson to 76ers, other players also leaving Miami

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Report: Al Horford reportedly heading to Sixers on four-year, $109 million contract

Philadelphia is going to head into next season the team to beat in the East — even after trading away Jimmy Butler. Part of that is they got Josh Richardson in return from Miami, a lot of fans don’t realize just how good Richardson is. Then came this news with it — the Philadelphia 76ers

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Report: Knicks to sign Taj Gibson to 2-year, $20 million deal

This team is run like a frozen banana stand.

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Report: Bucks re-signing George Hill for three years, $29 million

How will Milwaukee open cap space?

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Report: Wizards re-signing Thomas Bryant to three-year, $25 million contract

Young center could improve during deal

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Report: Knicks didn’t offer Kevin Durant max contract

James Dolan Effect

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Report: Tobias Harris re-signing with 76ers for five years, $180M

What next for Philadelphia, Jimmy Butler?

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Report: Bucks signing-and-trading Malcolm Brogdon to Pacers on four-year, $85M contract

How will Giannis Antetokounmpo feel about that?

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Report: Thaddeus Young signing three-year, $41M contract with Bulls

Chicago gets solid veteran forward

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Report: Derrick Rose signing two-year, $15M contract with Pistons

Detroit gets backup point guard

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Pavelski heading to Dallas on three-year pact: report

Corey Perry could also join the fold.

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Report: Bucks re-signing George Hill for three years, $29 million

How will Milwaukee open cap space?

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Report: Wizards re-signing Thomas Bryant to three-year, $25 million contract

Young center could improve during deal

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Report: Jeremy Lamb agrees to three-year, $31.5 million contract with Pacers

Lamb likely starts until Victor Oladipo returns from injury.

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Charlie Batch recovering from bacterial infection, severe dehydration

Former NFL quarterback Charlie Batch recently had a health scare that put him in the hospital. Via the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, Batch suffered from a bacterial infection and severe dehydration. “I’m doing a little better,” Batch told the Tribune-Review via text on Sunday. “At home relaxing at this point. Glad the worse part is over.” [more]

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Report: Julius Randle headed to Knicks, agrees to three-year, $63 million contract

Randle averaged 21.4 points and 8.7 rebounds a game last season in New Orleans.

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Report: DeMarre Carroll agrees to 2-year deal worth $12 million with Spurs

This isn’t the biggest news of the day, but it is the kind of team building we expect to see from franchises like the Spurs.

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Report: Jimmy Butler will tell Heat he wants to play in Miami

What Jimmy Butler wants and what Jimmy Butler has to accept may be two different things. Or, is Jimmy Butler using Miami to get what he really wants — a full five-year max from Philadelphia? While Butler is coveted by teams everywhere from Los Angeles to New York — literally — his heart is apparently

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NFL not the only American sport moving into the London market

The NFL is heading into its 13th year of playing regular-season games in London, and the league is showing no sign of slowing down. But it’s getting increased competition. This weekend the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox played two games in London, the first time Major League Baseball has played in Europe. MLB’s [more]

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Verstappen controversially wins Austrian Grand Prix

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Blue Jackets’ Kekalainen has a tough task moving forward

Kekalainen certainly has his work cut out for himself this summer.

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Report: Grizzlies to re-sign Jonas Valanciunas to three-year, $45 million contract

That's why he opted out

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Report: Pelicans to sign EuroLeague star Nicolo Melli

The Pelicans will need some scoring out of their frontcourt, particularly by players who can stretch the floor.

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Pressure is on Rutherford, Sullivan after Kessel trade

How and why the Phil Kessel came to be doesn't matter as much as what the Penguins do now that it is completed.

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Kansas City radio host leaves station over Andy Reid comments

A week ago, Kevin Kietzman had spent 22 years at WHB radio in Kansas City, where he owned part of the operation. Now, he’s no longer affiliated with the station. His removal from the air became permanent on Friday, via an announcement from WHB that the station had parted ways with Kietzman. “We would like [more]

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Steelers WR coach: Donte Moncrief “playing with a lot of confidence”

Wide receiver Donte Moncrief is in his first year with the Steelers, but it doesn’t look like he’s had a hard time adapting to a new offense. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger complimented Moncrief’s knowledge of the offense at the end of the offseason program and that the two players have already developed a shorthand for communicating [more]

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Duke Johnson unfazed by reaction to his minicamp comments

Browns running back Duke Johnson has made it clear that he’d like to be traded. More recently, he made it clear that he’s not worried about how his prior comments were received. “I don’t really concern myself with that,” Johnson said Saturday at a youth bowling event hosted by teammate Rashard Higgins, via George Thomas [more]

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Van der Vleuten wins Monaco leg of Global Champions Tour

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Trade: Hurricanes acquire Reimer, Darling headed to Florida to be bought out

James Reimer is now a member of the Carolina Hurricanes and Scott Darling, now a member of the Florida Panthers, will be bought out by his new team after a trade was made on Sunday. The Panthers also get a sixth-round pick in the deal and don’t retain any of Reimer’s $3.4 million cap hit.

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Nene opts out of $3.8 million, becomes free agent; Rockets reportedly then talk to JaVale McGee

What Houston's center spot will look like next season is up in the air.

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Another report Orlando will quickly re-sign Nikola Vucevic, now for four-years, $100 million

The minute NBA free agency opens — at 6 p.m. Eastern on Sunday this year — there is always a rush of contracts that get announced. Deals that were agreed to, but the calendar had to flip over to the new NBA year. (Tampering? What tampering?) All-Star center Nikola Vucevic returning to the Orlando Magic

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Roundtable: Under-the-radar UFAs; offer sheet targets

The NHL free agent market opens Monday morning.

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NBA sets salary cap at just over $109 million

The tax level will be $132.6 million.

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Sabres adding Miller doesn’t mean subtracting Ristolainen

The Sabres suddenly have plenty of talent on defense after Miller became expendable in Vegas as a result of the salary cap-crunch facing the Golden Knights and their over-extended payroll.

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Report: Jazz could be team to poach Bojan Bogdanovic from Pacers

Utah is being very aggressive this summer — and is going to be a real threat in the West next season.

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Reports have Derrick Rose destined for the Pistons next season

This is an upgrade over Ish Smith and a good deal. 

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Nicola Mirotic to forgo NBA, reportedly set to sign with Barcelona in EuroLeague

Teams were thinking he would get around three-years, $45 million in the NBA. Maybe more.

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Reports: Jimmy Butler to meet with Sixers, Heat, Rockets, among other options

In a summer of unpredictable free agency Butler could be the biggest wild card in the deck. 

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Trade: Penguins deal Kessel to Coyotes for Galchenyuk

Kessel reunites with former Penguins assistant coach Rick Tocchet.

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Maple Leafs hire Dave Hakstol as assistant coach

Hakstol spent 3 1/2 seasons behind the Flyers bench, compiling a 134-101-42 record.

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Report: Kyrie Irving to meet with Nets when free agency starts; quick deal opens D’Angelo Russell market

Kyrie Irving has been linked to the Brooklyn Nets for weeks now, in an "I am inevitable" kind of way.

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Warriors will offer Kevin Durant five-year, $221 max contract, and Stephen Curry to help pitch

The Golden State Warriors are not letting their superteam break apart without a fight. For one thing, they will re-sign Klay Thompson to a five-year, $191 million contract minutes after free agency opens on Sunday and he will take it (sources say other teams interested in Thompson have backed off any pursuit because they can

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Stars place Nichushkin on waivers for buyout

A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the Dallas Stars have placed former first-round draft pick Valeri Nichushkin on waivers to buy out the final year of his contract.

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Kemba Walker reportedly told Hornets he will sign with Celtics when free agency opens

Kemba Walker was an All-NBA Third team guard last season, meaning he was eligible for a five-year, $221 million contract offer from Charlotte. They came in about $61 million below that number. Walker is headed to Boston. That has built a lot of momentum in recent days and Walker has now told the Hornets that

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Timberwolves, including Karl-Anthony Towns, reportedly meet with D’Angelo Russell

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking for the second star to put next to Karl-Anthony Towns. (Don’t bring up Andrew Wiggins and his contract, it just makes Timberwolves fans glow red with rage.) How about All-Star D'Angelo Russell? The Timberwolves — with Towns and aggressive new president Gersson Rosas in the room — are going to

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Reports: Denver picks up $30 million option for Paul Millsap

Denver will count on internal improvement, plus adding Michael Porter Jr. and a player with the mid-level exception, to get better.

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Could Luongo’s retirement, cap penalty actually help the Canucks?

If it priced out the Canucks from signing Myers, then it may be so.

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Sabres first-round pick sustains nasty hand injury

Thumbs aren't supposed to look like that.

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Reports: Kevin Durant talking to Kawhi Leonard about teaming up on Clippers, Knicks.

LeBron James wants to team up with Kawhi Leonard on the Lakers, forming a three-man superteam with Anthony Davis that could be the best trio the NBA has ever seen. That idea seemed to be gaining momentum. However, he’s not the only superstar talking to Leonard about teaming up. Multiple reports have Kevin Durant and

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Report: Celtics hire Kara Lawson as assistant coach

A person familiar with the situation says Kara Lawson has been hired by the Boston Celtics as an assistant coach.

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Darren Collison surprisingly retires from NBA

There would have been a market for his services next season, but he wants to leave on his own terms.

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ProHockeyTalk’s 2019 NHL free agency tracker

Your one-stop shop for signings and trades.

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Are Lakers suddenly frontrunners for Kawhi Leonard?

All we know for sure: Things change fast in NBA free agency and the pendulum could swing another direction fast. 

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Kawhi Leonard’s representatives will meet with Lakers, whoever is in the room

Kawhi Leonard, the King of the North and destroyer of dynasties, joining a LeBron James/Anthony Davis superteam on the Lakers seems a little off brand. At least with what we know of Leonard, which is not really all that much. What matters in Los Angeles: Lakers are going to get to make their pitch. Who

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Kevin Durant reportedly to “engage” with four teams in free agency” Warriors, Nets, Knicks, Clippers

This will not be a traditional free agency process.

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Nets cover their bases, extend qualifying offer to D’Angelo Russell to make him restricted free agent

They can match any offer for him now, and if Kyrie Irving does sign in Brooklyn the Nets just rescind this offer.

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Report: Bucks to waive George Hill

Hill's small guarantee/high salary made this inevitable

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Trade: Sabres improve defense with Colin Miller; Vegas saves money

Buffalo still has work to do, but this is a big step forward.

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Orlando reportedly to offer Nikola Vucevic four-years, $90 million

If Orlando puts that offer on the table Sunday night at 6 p.m. Eastern expect an agreement to be announced fast. 

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Report: Knicks, Terry Rozier share mutual interest

Makes sense both ways

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Why Joe Pavelski is an unusual free agent risk-reward case

Would teams be better off if he actually would count as a 35+ contract?

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Report: Rockets have trade taker for Clint Capela, will make deal only if getting Jimmy Butler

Still many hurdles to clear

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Trade: Avalanche buy low on Burakovsky from Capitals

Colorado is on fire this offseason, with possible free agent splashes to come.

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Report: Warriors to offer Klay Thompson max contract

Have to

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Report: Warriors signing team presidents Bob Myers, Rick Welts to contract extensions

Now onto Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson…

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Report: Kings to offer Harrison Barnes four-year contract worth about $88 million

That's a lot for Barnes, but maybe not Kings

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Maple Leafs get Johnsson, Kapanen locked up with extensions

Mitch Marner remains the big one left unsigned by Toronto.

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Report: NBA plans to implement coach’s challenge next season

League also fixing fastbreak-foul rule

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Report: Hornets offered Kemba Walker $160 million – about $61 less than projected super-max

Walker reportedly could commit to Celtics on first day of free agency

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Counter-report: Nets not frontrunner to sign Kevin Durant

Who is then?

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Hall ‘really excited’ to play with Subban

Will the acquisition of Subban convince Hall to sign an extension?

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PHT Morning Skate: Worst free-agent contracts in 2018; McAvoy’s price

Friday's collection of links.

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Report: Kyrie Irving still remains a high priority for Lakers in free agency

The Lakers have made the moves to free up max cap space (at least for everyone with less than 10 years in the league). The question now is how should they spend that money. The Lakers’ DNA compels them to pack the roster with big-name star players, and now the Lakers have the money to

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Rumor: Are the Lakers frontrunners to sign Carmelo Anthony?

But will Anthony be a net positive for a Finals-hopeful team? Probably not.

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Steve Kerr says there’s no indication Kevin Durant is unhappy with Warriors

Durant’s own medical team was apparently fully involved in the process.

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Hurricanes buy out remainder of Patrick Marleau’s contract

Toronto sent the 39-year-old forward to Carolina on Saturday seeking salary-cap relief in a deal.

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Klay Thompson, Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis join LeBron James on set of ‘Space Jam 2’ (VIDEO)

Meanwhile, filming has begun as the offseason has arrived.

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Lou Williams says playing for Raptors made him feel like he was overseas

The Clippers are one of the top contenders to land Leonard this summer, and no holds are barred in NBA free agency these days.

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Report: Patrick Beverley’s suitors include Clippers, Mavericks, Bulls, Lakers

Free agency doesn't start until the end of this week but already things are heating up.

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PBT Podcast: NBA Free agency preview with Sean Deveney

We discuss where the stars will land, but also how that impacts players such as Patrick Beverley and Bojan Bogdanovic.

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Might LeBron James bring the chalk toss back next season?

LeBron has not done the chalk toss for years.

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Will Predators prove that trading P.K. Subban was worth it?

Are they making the right calls with Josi, and possibly Duchene?

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Report: Warriors targeting February or March return for Klay Thompson

Star guard will be free agent first

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Report: LeBron James to give Anthony Davis No. 23 Lakers jersey

We can now predict the top two most sold jerseys in the NBA next season.

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Reports: Kawhi Leonard to meet with Lakers, Clippers, but give Raptors last word

The Lakers will bring star power to the meeting but is that enough?

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Lakers open up max cap space through trade with Wizards, Davis waiving trade kicker

The Los Angeles Lakers will open free agency with more than $32 million in cap room — enough to sign Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler, or other players to a max level contract — thanks to a couple of moves made Thursday. Whether they should chase that max player or spread the money around to get

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Kings’ 2019 NHL Draft crop gives much-needed hope

After a dour 2018-19 season, Los Angeles landed some potential gems.

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With Kevin Durant on radio silence, Warriors said to be “scrambling” to get some return

The Warriors would like to get something back for Durant and not just have him walk out the door.

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David Heller out as 76ers minority owner, reportedly forced out

Heller reportedly held big role in basketball operations at different points

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Examining the different contract routes for Jets, Laine

Which option will the Jets and Laine agree upon?

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Report: Bucks and Brook Lopez ‘motivated’ to agree to new contract together

Milwaukee has opened significant cap space

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Perry, Pavelski among veteran NHL free agents to watch

Big money will flow to forward Artemi Panarin, center Matt Duchene and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky on July 1 as the top three free agents available, though Perry and other seasoned veterans are worth watching when the market opens.

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Enes Kanter on Kevin Durant: “I see him going to Brooklyn with Kyrie”

“I know KD and I know his personality and everything — the media might be a little harsh on him in New York.”

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Seattle NHL franchise to have AHL affiliate in Palm Springs

Seattle's new NHL franchise intends to have its American Hockey League affiliate in Palm Springs as part of a new arena proposed for the city.

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Report: Celtics favored to sign Kemba Walker, who’s apart from Hornets in contract talks

Lakers, Mavericks, Knicks reportedly also in the mix

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Report: Timberwolves offered Andrew Wiggins to Nets in sign-and-trade for D’Angelo Russell

So much for Russell-Minnesota rumors

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PHT Morning Skate: Panthers gain room in Luongo retirement; Biggest AAVs traded in cap era

Thursday's collection of links.

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Cap shedding begins as Golden Knights send Haula to Hurricanes

It's going to be a busy few weeks for the Golden Knights.

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Rudy Gobert says he’ll relinquish DPOY to little girl playing adorably intense defense (video)

Best basketball highlight of the day

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Report: Knicks considering offering DeMarcus Cousins big one-year contract if they miss on stars

Two-way fallback plan

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Kevin Durant reportedly sells home in California, rumored to have bought one in New York

Does this mean he'll leave Warriors for Nets or Knicks?

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Report: Allen Crabbe charged with DUI (video)

Nets trading Crabbe to Hawks

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Report: Sixers “expressing confidence” they will re-sign Jimmy Butler; Rockets still seek sign-and-trade

There is no indication that the Sixers or Butler are down with this trade idea.

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PHT Time Machine: When RFA offer sheets actually happened

Looking back at some of the biggest RFA offer sheets in NHL history.

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For Berube, accountability led to a Stanley Cup for Blues

Berube took over for Mike Yeo in late November and led the Blues to one of the most dramatic turnarounds in NHL history, culminating with the first NHL championship in the franchise's 52-year history.

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Rumor: Several teams want to pair Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler

Does Kawhi Leonard want that?

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Roberto Luongo retires after 19 NHL seasons

He's also one of only three goalies to have played 1,000 games in the NHL.

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The NBA reportedly clears Omer Asik’s $3 million salary off Chicago Bulls’ books

This gives the Bulls $23 million in salary cap space to chase free agents this summer.

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Report: NBA teams, league discussing reduction in games, mid-season tournament in 2021-22

The 2021-22 NBA season will be the league’s 75th, and the association plans to promote and celebrate that. It also may use that window as a chance to make dramatic changes to the schedule. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has hinted before that maybe the 75th anniversary year is a good time to introduce change, but

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Flyers re-sign Elliott for one year

He is expected to be the top backup for Carter Hart.

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As expected, Kevin Durant reportedly opts out of contract with Warriors

I can give you 6.7 million reasons this was going to happen, no matter what Kevin Durant decided to do this summer.

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Devils eager for offseason splashes to help deliver wins

The Devils started the summer with a bang, but the on-ice results will have to follow.

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Don Nelson says suggestion to trade Patrick Ewing for Shaq cost him Knicks job

Don Nelson: "Of course it got back to Ewing, and I was done. I was toast."

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Vegas faces offseason moves to get under salary cap

The Vegas Golden Knights answered one offseason question when they signed William Karlsson to an eight-year contract. Now they have to get under the salary cap before the start of next season.

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Karlsson among those choosing to stay put, avoid free agency

Karlsson is one of several players who might have landed richer contracts via free agency and opted instead to re-sign with their teams.

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Cam Reddish looks to make new home with Hawks

Cam Reddish is looking forward to playing for the Atlanta Hawks after he was hampered by a groin injury during his one season with Duke.

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Devils introduce Jack Hughes to New Jersey after big week

The Devils have given notice they might be re-emerging as a contender with an encouraging draft and the stunning acquisition of six-time All-Star defenseman P.K. Subban.

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Report: There is mutual interest between the Knicks, Julius Randle

The Knicks priority this summer is big game hunting: Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, maybe Kyrie Irving (if one of those first two come). They have the cap space (or can get to it easily) and the lures of New York and Madison Square Garden. They want to be players. Whether they land a superstar or

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PHT Morning Skate: Hughes picks No. 86; Gritty surprises fan

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Drew Brees sent Zion Williamson a signed jersey that said “Passing the torch to you”

It also came with a card that said, "Zion, welcome to the family. Let's dance."

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Masai Ujiri ‘confident’ Kawhi Leonard will return to Toronto Raptors

Raptors President Masai Ujiri is confident Kawhi Leonard and the rest of Toronto's core will reunite next season in a bid for another title.

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PJ Tucker says Chris Paul-James Harden rift is ‘fake news’

This runs counter to what we've heard out of Houston so far.

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Report: Klay Thompson could be interested in Clippers if Warriors don’t max him

The Clippers could sell a Klay Thompson-Kawhi Leonard tandem to the upcoming free agents.

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Danny Green on fans trying to delegitimize Raptors title in light of Warriors injuries: ‘We don’t care’

This is, frankly, is sour grapes at best and patently insane at worst.

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Report: Rockets to be “aggressive” going after Jimmy Butler, do sign-and-trade with Capela, Gordon

Jimmy Butler, James Harden, and Chris Paul all in one locker room with a lame duck coach. What could possibly go wrong?

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Dates of note from the 2019-20 NHL schedule

The 2019-20 NHL regular season begins Oct. 2 and ends April 4.

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Magic GM John Hammond: ‘We have no idea’ when Markelle Fultz will play

Former No. 1 pick won't participate in summer league

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Which teams need to add a goalie this summer?

There's only one Sergei Bobrovsky.

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Bradley Beal: Wizards told me they won’t trade me

Ted Leonsis said same thing about Otto Porter

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Brooks Orpik retires after 15 seasons, two Stanley Cups

"I've been extremely lucky to have the best job in the world for many years, but my body is telling me it is time to move on to something new."

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Rumor: Kawhi Leonard meeting with Clippers set for July 2

Is the meeting with Toronto before or after the Clippers' pitch?

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PHT Morning Skate: Waiting on Marner; Marleau wants to play past 40

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Ex-Sacramento Kings exec gets 7 years for siphoning $13.4M

A former top Sacramento Kings executive was sentenced Monday to seven years in prison for siphoning $13.4 million from the team.

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Lakers’ Jeanie Buss: “I have 100 percent confidence in Rob Pelinka”

"I’ve always had confidence in Rob, whatever the speculation is out there."

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The Greek Freak has arrived, Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP

Antetokounmpo averaged 27.7 points and 12.5 rebounds a game plus was the Bucks best defender.

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Rudy Gobert wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year for second straight season

Rudy Gobert owns the paint for the Utah Jazz. And he owns the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

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Bucks’ Mike Budenholzer named NBA Coach of the Year

The Bucks won 16 more games this season under coach Bud.

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Report: Suns declining Jimmer Fredette’s team option, Warriors say he’ll join them in summer league

Deserved demotion

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Report: Nets interested in signing Kevin Durant’s friend, DeAndre Jordan

Makes a lot of sense

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Knicks fined $50K for violating NBA’s media rules

James Dolan, ladies and gentlemen

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Rumor: Kevin Durant not happy with Warriors

Will injury push Durant from Golden State?

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Adam Silver likes NBA teams moving away from term ‘owner,’ prefers ‘governor’

Draymond Green most vocal about ridding league of term 'owner'

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Report: Knicks will roll over cap space if they don’t sign Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard

Would James Dolan really approve that?

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Clippers’ Lou Williams won second-straight, third overall Sixth Man of Year Award

He scored 20 points per game, but his improved playmaking helped Sweet Lou win the award again.

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He showed why in playoffs, Toronto’s Pascal Siakam wins NBA Most Improved Player

He beat Sacramento's De'Aaron Fox and Brooklyn's D'Angelo Russell, who had a breakout season. 

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Dallas’ Luka Doncic runs away with Rookie of the Year award

Doncic is the second Dallas player ever to win Rookie of the Year, the first was Jason Kidd.

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Pacers “hopeful” Victor Oladipo can return in December or January

Last season, while everyone was focused on the stars in Philadelphia, the coming of age of Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, Kawhi Leonard in Toronto, and the self-destruction of Boston, The Indiana Pacers were right in the mix. They looked to be a dangerous team — maybe one that was a player away, but close —

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Trade: Blackhawks continue defense overhaul, get de Haan from Hurricanes

The Chicago Blackhawks make another significant move to address their biggest need.

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Report: Nets interested in signing Kevin Durant’s friend, DeAndre Jordan

Makes a lot of sense

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Flyers’ Fletcher continues to be the anti-Hextall

After Ron Hextall was fired for his inaction as the Philadelphia Flyers general manager, Chuck Fletcher has been one of the most active general managers in the league.

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Blue Jackets at center of attention as NHL free agency looms

Where many express concern, Jarmo Kekalainen says he sees only opportunity regarding the uncertain state of the Columbus roster a week before NHL free agency.

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Andre Iguodala’s exit line on CNBC: “Nobody’s going to the Knicks. Sorry.”

It looks more and more like he's right.

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Who will make up the 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame class?

The 2019 class will be announced on Tuesday.

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Report: Atlanta trades Kent Bazemore to Portland for Evan Turner

This is an upgrade on the wing for Portland.

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Sanheim gets two-year bridge contract with Flyers

The Flyers have a log jam developing on their blue line.

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Knicks fined $50K for violating NBA’s media rules

James Dolan, ladies and gentlemen

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PHT Power Rankings: Top NHL free agents to sign, and ones to avoid

In this week's PHT Power Rankings we look at 20 of the top free agents and separate them into the players your team should sign and the ones your team should avoid.

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Rumor: Kevin Durant not happy with Warriors

Will injury push Durant from Golden State?

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Adam Silver likes NBA teams moving away from term ‘owner,’ prefers ‘governor’

Draymond Green most vocal about ridding league of term 'owner'

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On Marner and teams paying the price for developing top talent

Teams are paying the price for drafting and developing top talent.

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Report: Knicks will roll over cap space if they don’t sign Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard

Would James Dolan really approve that?

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Report: Kyrie Irving doesn’t like living in Boston

Stories continue to swirl around Irving as his free agency fate remains undecided.

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Chris Paul: “I never asked for a trade” and says he’s happy to be in Houston

“I’ll be in Houston. I’m happy about that."

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Seattle’s addition looms as part of draft weekend story

More than six months after the NHL announced its 32nd franchise, what's happening in Seattle remains a curiosity in the hockey community.

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PHT Morning Skate: Perry’s free agent value; McDavid’s shoelace belt

Monday's collection of links.

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Zion Williamson on Pelicans: ‘I’m ready to stay here’ (VIDEO)

Williamson already seems to have the temperament of a guy who's willing to take over.

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Rebooting World Cup of Hockey to be part of NHL labor talks

With labor talks having already begun on an informal basis, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and union chief Don Fehr are in favor of rebooting the World Cup of Hockey tournament and holding it every four years.

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Subban excited with trade to Devils

P.K. Subban wasn't exactly shocked Saturday when the six-time NHL defenseman was traded from the Nashville Predators to the New Jersey Devils.

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Watch NBA draftees try to identify pop culture from the ’90s (VIDEO)

They don't know what a Super Nintendo is but they call identified the movie “Good Burger” from 1997.

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Report: Kawhi Leonard ‘seriously considering’ re-signing with the Raptors

Leonard has officially opted out of his contract. Toronto can offer him a 5-year, $190 million contract.

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Stephen Curry regrets behind-the-back pass to Klay Thompson in Game 7 of 2016 Finals

Curry said it was the only regret of his NBA career.

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Rumor: D’Angelo Russell may be open to signing with the Lakers

The high-scoring combo guard will have plenty of suitors, but the Lakers were not expected to be on Russell’s list.

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Kyle Lowry’s grandmother passed away near time of 2019 NBA Finals

Lowry was able to play through his family's loss and help the Raptors beat the Warriors en route to Canada's first NBA championship.

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Return on Duchene trade will help shape Avalanche’s defense for years

The Matt Duchene trade has turned out to be a franchise-changer for the Colorado Avalanche.

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Danny Green on White House visit with Donald Trump: ‘It’s a hard no’ (VIDEO)

In an era of elected official-as-celebrity, the question of what visiting the White House represents is less clear.

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Golden Knights have big decisions to make after Karlsson extension

Somebody has to be traded, it is just a matter of which player or players.

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Alvin Gentry trolls Anthony Davis talking about Pelicans’ haul in trade

"That's a haul, folks."

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Pressure ratchets up on already cap-strapped teams

Salary cap punishing teams who draft and develop.

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Willie Cauley-Stein wants to move on from Sacramento

He put up good numbers last season but was not consistent.

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Rumor: Is Minnesota in play for D’Angelo Russell?

The problem is they don't have any cap space and it's going to take a lot to sign Russell.

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Report: Lakers get permission to talk to Warriors assistant, defensive guru Ron Adams

Adams has been the defensive guru on Steve Kerr's staff.

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Toronto Mayor, superfan Nav Bhatia ask Raptors fans to give Kawhi Leonard “space”

"We want him to stay. We are not giving him the space which he deserves to have.”

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Winners and losers of the 2019 NHL Draft

The 217 picks are in the books.

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Report: Wizards to decline $20 million option for Jabari Parker, hope to strike new deal

When the Bulls’ brain trust of Gar Forman and John Paxson gave Chicago native Jabari Parker a two-year, $40 million contract, the rest of the NBA shook its head in disbelief. This was a player struggling to find how his game fits in the NBA, and he was coming off two ACL tears in the

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Rick Pitino wants to return to NBA as coach or in front office role

Would an NBA team bring him in as a consultant?

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Rumor: Mavericks, Clippers names most mentioned to land Al Horford

Dallas has seemed the frontrunner from the start.

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Kendrick Perkins says Brooklyn now front runner to land Kevin Durant

Will the Nets landing Durant and not the Knicks mean we finally have a real rivalry in New York?

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Trade: Lightning free up cap space by sending Miller to Canucks

Tampa frees up $5.25 million with trade.

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Trade: Predators send P.K. Subban to Devils

Our first blockbuster trade of the 2019 NHL offseason.

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2019 NHL Draft tracker: Rounds 2-7

Follow along for all of the picks in rounds 2-7 of the 2019 NHL draft.

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Hurricanes acquire Marleau, set to buy him out

Marleau expected to be bought out, would like to return to San Jose.

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How the NBA Draft impacted what happens in free agency

What didn't change? Kawhi Leonard's decision changes the balance of power.

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NHL Draft: Senators, others have quality to chose from in Round 2

Kaliyev, Brink and Dorofeyev among those not taken in Friday's first round.

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Next game for Raptors: Making final pitch to Kawhi Leonard

The title won and the draft over, the Toronto Raptors turn to the next order of business: keeping Kawhi Leonard.

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Reaction at party to Jordan Bone being drafted is pure joy (VIDEO)

That is joy. Unfiltered joy.

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Devils-Rangers rivalry gets boost thanks to Hughes, Kakko

The top two picks will enjoy a Metropolitan Division rivalry.

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Canucks risk ‘Russian Factor’ with Podkolzin at No. 10

A fascinating choice, even beyond his KHL deal being a hurdle.

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NHL Draft: USA Hockey big winner of Round 1

There were 11 American-born players taken in Round 1 including an NHL draft record eight players from the U.S. National Development Program.

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Cole Caufield’s shot, not size, will matter in NHL

Caufield scored 72 goals in 64 games this past season for the U.S. U18 team.

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Former coach Dwane Casey says it was ‘exciting’ to see Raptors win title

Dwane Casey had nothing but positive things to say about the fact that his former team just won the NBA title.

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Panthers make Spencer Knight rare first-round goalie at 13

Luongo, a fellow Panthers goalie, is part of a different era.

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Rockets unveil new uniforms for next season

The Rockets are going to look different next season... I mean the uniforms.

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Red Wings stuns NHL Draft crowd: Moritz Seider at No. 6

An audible gasp happened at the NHL Draft in Vancouver.

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Blackhawks solve first NHL Draft mystery: Kirby Dach at No. 3

Responding to "heavy hockey" with a big forward.

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Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett scheduled to meet in Vegas Summer League opener

Former Duke teammates Zion Williamson and R.J. Barrett are slated to make their Summer League debuts against one another.

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Rangers select Kaapo Kakko with second overall pick

The Rangers get another young piece for their rebuild.

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New Jersey Devils take Jack Hughes with No. 1 overall pick

He's the Devils' second No. 1 overall pick in the last three years.

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Is P.K. Subban on the verge of being moved again?

Subban was sent packing out of Montreal in 2016.

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Donald Trump on Raptors visiting White House: ‘That was a great job by a great team, so we’ll think about that’

NBA champion hasn't gone to White House since Trump took office

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Tallon ready to be aggressive in free agency for Panthers

"With our new coaching staff and the flexibility we have, we're very optimistic about our future."

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Perry talks buyout, longing for another Stanley Cup

With the fire reignited, free agent Perry preparing with a purpose

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David Griffin: Pelicans are Jrue Holiday’s, not Zion Williamson’s, team

Good try

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Damian Lillard and Marvin Bagley III exchange diss tracks (audio)

Trail Blazers star and Kings rookie battle

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Ten best players not taken in 2019 NBA Draft

Every year a couple undrafted players get their chance starting in Summer League and make a splash.

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Is Marner really going to leave Toronto?

He could sign an offer sheet as of July 1st.

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Report: Cavaliers paid Pistons record $5 million for No. 30 pick (Kevin Porter Jr.)

Cleveland also sending Detroit four second-rounders

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PHT Morning Skate: Panthers will be aggressive; Last-minute draft questions

Friday's collection of links.

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Coby White astonished by Suns drafting Cameron Johnson No. 11 (video)

Same

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2019 NHL Draft primer: Hughes vs. Kakko; draft bloodlines

Round 1 coverage begins on Friday at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

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Bol Bol finally gets drafted after long green-room stay (video)

Nuggets end torturous saga

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NHL expands video review after calls missed in playoffs

The NHL is expanding its video review process to a format that would have had the potential to alter two notable missed calls during the playoffs - though the rule changes come at a price.

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Winners and losers from 2019 NBA Draft

It was a good night for Zion Williamson and the Pelicans, less so for Bol Bol.

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Anaheim Ducks re-sign goalie Ryan Miller for another season

Miller is the winningest U.S.-born goalie in NHL history with 378 career victories.

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Nets swap No. 27 pick to Clippers, who select Mfiondu Kabengele

Kabengele is a 6-foot-10 big man who weighs in at 250 pounds.

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Report: Suns trading for No. 24 pick (Ty Jerome), Aron Baynes from Celtics

Boston also gets future first-rounder

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Report: Thunder trading No. 21 pick (Brandon Clarke) to Grizzlies for No. 23 pick (Darius Bazley)

Oklahoma City gets second-rounder

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Celtics trade Matisse Thybulle to 76ers for Nos. 24 and 33 picks in 2019 NBA Draft

Boston had selected Thybulle at No. 20. Philadelphia had reportedly promised the Washington Huskies senior at No. 24.

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NHL Draft: Dylan Cozens eager to make Yukon hockey history

Cozens is hoping to become the fourth player from the Yukon to play in the NHL.

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R.J. Barrett becomes Knicks’ latest great hope

For how long?

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Shero has a Devil of an NHL draft decision: Hughes or Kakko

Devils general manager Ray Shero doesn't mind keeping everyone waiting one more day before revealing whether he will select one of the two top projected prospects

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Report: Lakers reportedly never asked Anthony Davis about waiving trade kicker

Lakers missed multiple details in Davis trade

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Edler inks two-year extension with Canucks

One less defenseman will hit the market on July 1st.

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How should Oilers approach Puljujarvi situation?

Having him leave the NHL would be the worst possible outcome.

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To get under luxury tax, Thunder reportedly would trade Steven Adams, Andre Roberson, No. 21 pick

The Thunder want to at least reduce their tax hit for this season.

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PHT Morning Skate: Luongo’s future; What Perry meant to Ducks

Thursday's collection of links.

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Report: Rockets tried to give away Chris Paul, but teams – including Knicks – said no

Hard truth: Paul is old and overpaid

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Report: Minnesota “aggressive” in trying to trade up in draft, talked to Pelicans about fourth pick

The Minnesota Timberwolves are slotted to pick 11th in the NBA Draft Thursday night. There they could land players along the lines of Brandon Clarke or Rui Hachimura, both of Gonzaga. The Timberwolves have their sights set higher and they are looking to move up in the draft — maybe all the way to No.

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Watch Kenan Thompson’s fantastic NHL Awards monologue

The SNL standout put on a legitimately entertaining show.

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Report: Nets debating whether or not to sign Kyrie Irving without Kevin Durant

Is Irving to Brooklyn not a done deal?

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Report: Bucks trading Tony Snell, No. 30 pick to Pistons

Jon Leuer to Milwaukee

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Carey Price surprises young fan in NHL Awards’ most touching moment

Sounds like Anderson Whitehead is going to the 2019 NHL All-Star Game.

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Rounding up the 2019 NHL Awards

Jason Zucker won the King Clancy and Wayne Simmonds took the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award.

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Nikita Kucherov caps NHL Awards haul with Hart Trophy

Kucherov adds the Hart to a haul that included the Art Ross and Ted Lindsay.

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Report: Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Klay Thompson to star in ‘Space Jam 2’

WNBA stars Diana Taurasi, Nneka Ogwumike and Chiney Ogwumike also reportedly to get parts in movie

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Lightning goalie Vasilevskiy wins first Vezina Trophy

Vasi finishes ahead of Bishop and Lehner.

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Islanders’ Barry Trotz claims Jack Adams Award

He joins Al Arbour as a two-time winner of the trophy.

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Ryan O’Reilly adds Selke to 2019 trophy haul

"This week has been a lot," O'Reilly said.

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Masterton Trophy goes to Islanders’ Robin Lehner

He had the best season of his career after opening up about his struggles with mental illness and addiction.

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Report: Lakers didn’t negotiate Anthony Davis trade date with Pelicans for initial agreement

That oversight might have cost Lakers about $9 million in cap space

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At 35, Mark Giordano finally wins Norris Trophy

A well-earned honor for the veteran defenseman.

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Bruins’ Don Sweeney wins GM of the Year Award

He guided Boston to its third straight playoff berth in a 49-win campaign.

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Panthers’ Barkov kindly takes 2019 Lady Byng

He beat some quality finalists in Monahan and O'Reilly.

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Canucks’ Elias Pettersson captures Calder Trophy

He's the second Vancouver player to win the award after Pavel Bure.

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The U.S. is trending to take the first round by storm at the 2019 NHL Draft

Plenty of Americans in the mix to be selected on Friday on NBCSN.

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NHL draft in 2020 awarded to Montreal

Montreal hosted the first 22 drafts starting in 1963 before it was held in Toronto in 1985.

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Mavericks reportedly front runners to land Al Horford, Lakers and Clippers also interested

Al Horford is moving on from Boston, the latest blow in a year where the Celtics went from “they will be in the Eastern Conference Finals every year for the next five years at least” to “they’re okay but have a lot of work to do.” It’s been a perfect storm of things gone wrong.

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Rotoworld NHL mock draft: Is Kakko catching up to Hughes?

Not a lot of surprise in Rotoworld's latest mock draft.

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Are the Flyers reverting to old ways?

Flyers have made some moves early in this offseason, but are they the right ones?

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Ted Leonsis denies making overture to Raptors’ Masai Ujiri to run Wizards

Strap yourself in, it's only going to get weirder from here.

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NBA Mock Draft 7.0: The final mock before the draft starts

This is the only mock draft that you need to read.

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As expected, Khris Middleton to decline his $13 million option with Bucks

He's expected to re-sign with Milwaukee for max or near max money.

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Ducks buyout former Hart, Stanley Cup winner Corey Perry

The move ends Perry's 16 years with the organization.

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Utah get its point guard: Grizzlies reportedly trade Mike Conley Jr. to Jazz

The Grizzlies get Grayson Allen, Kyle Korver, Jae Crowder, the 23rd pick in Thursday's Draft and a future first-round pick.

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Report: Rockets want to target Jimmy Butler. Reality: Getting that cap space will be hard

Butler probably doesn't even leave Philly, but if he does it will be difficult for the Rockets to clear out a max cap slot.

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Which players might be on the move this week?

P.K. Subban may not be a Predator for much longer.

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Follow the money: Salary cap could spawn NHL trade frenzy

General managers say there is more trade chatter now than at any time in recent years, and much of it has to do with a wide gap between the haves and have nots across the NHL.

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2019 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Is Jarrett Culver’s upside worth being a top five pick?

Culver isn't a 3-and-D wing, but he has potential as a secondary shot-creator.

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PHT Morning Skate: Thornton not ready for retirement; Best Lundqvist trade scenario

Wednesday's collection of links.

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Rumor: Al Horford thinks 4-year, $100 million contract awaits him in free agency

It is — and we can’t stress this enough — freaking June.

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Daryl Morey denies that Chris Paul requested trade in James Harden dispute

Things are not all that great for the Houston Rockets. They were bounced in the second round by the Golden State Warriors, and Chris Paul and James Harden appear to be at each other’s throats. There been reports that Paul and Harden have each issued ultimatums to team management asking the executive branch to instigate

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Report: Brad Stevens’ dedication to Gordon Hayward caused chemistry issues with Celtics

Ironically, one of Boston's best hopes next season is for a fully healthy Gordon Hayward to return to his former glory.

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Flyers, Hayes agree to seven-year, $50 million deal: report

The Flyers make Hayes a very rich man.

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Report: Kawhi Leonard focusing on Clippers in free agency

Kawhi Leonard might not be with the Toronto Raptors next season. That much has been apparent ever since the Raptors traded for Leonard last year, but the team did just win the 2019 NBA Finals. You know what they say: winning fixes everything. But we are now into the thick of the NBA offseason, and

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Trent Yawney joins McLellan’s coaching staff with LA Kings

Yawney was an assistant coach with the Edmonton Oilers last season.

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Report: Lakers trying to open max salary slot before Anthony Davis trade

L.A. looks to be adding a third superstar, but it will leave them bereft of talent on the bench.

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Report: Al Horford not returning to Boston, will sign elsewhere this summer

He would fit with, and could help, a lot of teams.

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In a surprise to nobody, Hassan Whiteside will pick up $27.1 million option

He wasn't going to make that much money on the free agent market.

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Trouba trade highlights Rangers’ brilliant rebuild

The Rangers have been lucky, but have also made their own luck.

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Report: Pacers to target Ricky Rubio, also talking to Pelicans about No. 4 pick

The Pacers also may look to move up and get the No. 4 pick in the draft.

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Report: Chris Paul demanded trade after Rockets’ second round loss

James Harden also said it was "him or me."

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WRuKVk

Report: Knicks, who have No. 3 pick, to work out Darius Garland

Celtics, Bulls, Timberwolves reportedly interested in trading up for Garland

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2ZrTuVK

Harrison Barnes declining $25,102,512 player option with Kings

Sacramento traded for Barnes last season

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Kmu74x

Penguins GM on Maatta over Johnson, future for Malkin and Letang

Interesting trade talk from GM Jim Rutherford.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2J4Rnkv

Report: Anthony Davis intends to receive full trade bonus

Lakers project to have just $24 million in cap room

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2FjtPac

Preds hire Scuderi, Bordeleau, Rook as development coaches

The 40-year-old Scuderi retired from the NHL in 2016 after 12 years and 783 career games.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WQHXm3

Kawhi Leonard leaving NBA-champion Raptors would be unlike anything we’ve ever seen

Stars almost never switch teams immediately after winning title

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Trade: Flyers add Braun to blue line as Sharks shed salary

The Sharks shed some salary after extending Karlsson.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2IoTjF5

Report: Al Horford opting out with Celtics

Whether Horford re-signs could shape Boston's offseason

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Report: Kyrie Irving has ‘ghosted’ Celtics as free agency approaches

Irving expected to sign with Nets

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Xp66j6

Lightning re-sign Coburn to $3.4M, 2-year deal

Coburn will count $1.7 million against the salary cap in each of the next two seasons.

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Sharks re-signing Karlsson sets table for busy NHL offseason

The trade talk is just heating up ahead of the draft Friday and Saturday in Vancouver.

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Jets were never going to get enough for Trouba

Jets lose one of their best in a situation that had been brewing for several years.

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2019 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Ja Morant is the future of the point guard position

Imagine taking all the best parts of De'Aaron Fox and combining that with the best parts of Trae Young. That's Ja Morant.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WNhLUv

Damon Jones says Lakers are in play for Kawhi Leonard

Nobody really knows what Leonard is thinking.

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PHT Morning Skate: Rangers hitting turbo button on rebuild; Ducks confident in Eakins

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Rumor: Patrick Beverley may meet with five teams before Clippers

The Clippers are going big game hunting, Beverley isn't waiting around for them.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WNaN1X

Pelicans reportedly pick up option year on coach Alvin Gentry

Gentry and Griffin have a long relationship.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2INyvWL

Report: Utah “frontrunner” to land Mike Conley Jr. if Memphis trades him this week

Utah has eyed Conley for a while.

Source ProBasketballTalk https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/06/17/report-utah-frontrunner-to-land-mike-conley-jr-if-memphis-trades-him-this-week/

Trade: Rangers land Trouba, Jets get Pionk and first-rounder

Trouba, an RFA, still needs a contract.

Source ProHockeyTalk https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2019/06/17/trade-rangers-land-trouba-jets-get-pionk-and-first-rounder/

Kawhi Leonard wins day with last laugh — his viral laugh — at end of speech

Kawhi dodged questions about his future, as if anyone expected anything else.

Source ProBasketballTalk https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/06/17/kawhi-leonard-wins-day-with-last-laugh-his-viral-laugh-at-end-of-speech/

How corrosive is tension between James Harden and Chris Paul in Houston?

Houston should be at the front of the contender's line next season... if they don't shoot themselves in the foot.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2IloeSJ

Teams looking for defense should seek trades, not free agents

Subban and Trouba are just two of the fascinating possibilities.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2MSNrIA

Report: Bucks trying to trade Tony Snell or Ersan Ilyasova with draft-pick sweetener

Could help them keep Brook Lopez, reduce luxury-tax bill

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Invygz

Toronto police: Report of shooting at Raptors championship parade

Speeches continue after short interruption

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Report: Nets not extending qualifying offer to Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

Brooklyn prioritizing cap space

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WIR6bC

Free agent market for defensemen looks thin without Karlsson

Should your team gamble on Gardiner, Myers, others?

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2wZoH6P

Why timing of Anthony Davis trade matters so much for Lakers

About $5 million-$9 million of cap space on the line

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Ztug9E

Report: Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has griped about Chris Paul’s contract in front of rival executives

Fertitta yet again comes across as blowhard

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WOE7tO

Sharks set to sweat salary cap after Karlsson extension

What to do with Thornton, Pavelski and the team's budding crop of talent?

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WPi6Lw

Eakins gets another NHL shot as Ducks head coach

Eakins had been the Ducks' AHL head coach since 2015.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Xour8G

PHT Power Rankings: Next team to win its first Stanley Cup

In this week's Power Rankings we look at the 11 teams without a Stanley Cup.

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Kawhi Leonard wears ‘Board Man Gets Paid’ shirt to Raptors’ championship parade (video)

NBA championship celebrations have become defined by the shirts (or lack thereof). The clear winner at the Raptors’ parade today: Kawhi Leonard and his ‘Board Man Gets Paid‘ shirt: View this post on Instagram MVP! A post shared by NBA (@nba) on Jun 17, 2019 at 8:20am PDT Second place goes to Kyle Lowry, the

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Karlsson gets $88M extension from Sharks: Report

Karlsson staying in the Bay Area after massive deal.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Imw9iJ

As expected, Julius Randle will opt out of contract with Pelicans, become free agent

It's going to be a good summer to be Julius Randle.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/31CObor

Escrow tops NHL players’ list of concerns ahead of CBA talks

Jonathan Toews says he just wants his contract to be worth what it says on paper.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2wX3CKd

2019 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Zion Williamson, the perfect prospect at the perfect time

We have never seen a better fit for the modern NBA than Zion Williamson.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2x0LuiA

With questions looming, Raptors start thinking about future

Nick Nurse and Bobby Webster have already started talking about a future that's full of tough questions.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WNGE2D

PHT Morning Skate: O’Reilly inspiration; Holland’s Lucic problem

Monday's collection of links.

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Report: Dell Demps bypassed Rob Pelinka for Magic Johnson in Anthony Davis trade talks

Did Demps only want to deal with Magic as an ultimate authority? Or did he have bad blood with the former agent?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2IZP3LB

Magic Johnson congratulates Lakers, Rob Pelinka, on Anthony Davis trade

The Pelicans got a great haul for Davis, and the Lakers got what they wanted in another star to pair with LeBron James.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wXRt7D

Report: Celtics wouldn’t include Jayson Tatum in Anthony Davis trade talks

This runs contrary to everything we've heard about Boston going after Davis.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2N17swq

Capitals face tough salary cap questions after re-signing Hagelin

Significant offseason calls to make, and even bigger questions for the future.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2RpdSnW

Rumor: LeBron James hoping Kyrie Irving might join Lakers despite Nets talk

Irving and James had a heart-to-heart talk earlier in the season with Irving apologizing to James for how he acted as a younger man.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2IQj3tf

There’s already an Anthony Davis Lakers mural up in Los Angeles (PHOTO)

Less than 24 hours from the announcement of the trade and we already have a mural of Davis.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/31EnH6e

P.K. Subban vs. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson?

The promo battle we never knew we wanted.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2XOa5CJ

Reports: Pelicans fielding calls from teams interested in No. 4 pick

The deal for Anthony Davis isn't done yet.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2IjCyuY

Should Bruins break up top line next season?

Why the B's need a Plan B.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2KSJpgM

Report: NBA asked Drake not to attend games in Oakland

The last thing these Finals needed was more Drake.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WJ4MTN

Winners/Losers in blockbuster Anthony Davis trade

Rich Paul and his clients won big.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2IlApPE

New Orleans got a haul in Anthony Davis trade — and just became a League Pass favorite

The Pelicans look like fun.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2FdVIAs

LeBron James welcomes Anthony Davis to Lakers

The Lakers got their man.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WORj1V

Trade: Penguins send Olli Maatta to Blackhawks for Dominik Kahun and draft pick

Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford promised changes and made his first one of the offseason on Saturday evening.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2IN9QBA

LeBron, Anthony Davis and… Kemba? What are the Lakers next steps to contention

The Lakers want to get another star, but that's complicated and it leaves them little money to round out the roster.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2IKc3Oh

Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart seem happy with trade; Twitter blows up over deal

NBA Twitter was pretty much waiting for this.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Rk41zv

Report: Anthony Davis traded to Lakers for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, picks

LeBron James has his second star next to him. Things had been building toward this for more than a week. Boston was holding back. The Clippers and Nets couldn’t get any traction. And there were the Lakers with a good package that was as good as it was likely going to get. In the end,

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Adam Silver hopes lottery changes, recent results will slow down tanking

"Hopefully it'll stop fans in those markets from rooting for their teams to perform poorly."

Source ProBasketballTalk https://nba.nbcsports.com/2019/06/15/adam-silver-hopes-lottery-changes-recent-results-will-slow-down-tanking/

Blues parade Stanley Cup down streets of downtown St. Louis

Thousands of fans show up to celebrate Blues Stanley Cup win.

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Report: If Brooklyn signs Kyrie Irving then D’Angelo Russell will leave

There are plenty of other teams interested in Russell if the Nets are moving on.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wXNOXC

Kings buyout Dion Phaneuf

Phaneuf will become an unrestricted free agent.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2IhUuWQ

How much did five Finals runs, fatigue factor into Durant, Thompson injuries?

Golden State has played in 105 playoff games during their run to five straight Finals — that is more than an extra season of work.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2MP4XNU

Flyers waive MacDonald, set to buy him out

Flyers will save just under $4 million this year in cap space.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2IjZv1m

NBC Sports/Rotoworld NBA Draft preview show and mock draft

With the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, the New Orleans Pelicans’ select… Zion Williamson. That’s just obvious. Then the Grizzlies will take Ja Morant second, and the Knicks — or whoever has the pick by draft night — will take R.J. Barrett. Then things get interesting. I joined Rotoworld’s Tommy Beer and Steve

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Buyout Frenzy: Five candidates to have contracts nixed from the books

And a list of others, too.

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Hometown hero Maroon celebrates Stanley Cup family style

Patrick Maroon lifting the Stanley Cup above his head in a St. Louis Blues uniform fulfilled a lifelong dream.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WKjGtc

Parade, rally at the Arch to honor Stanley Cup champ Blues

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected in downtown St. Louis Saturday for a parade and rally to honor the Blues, Stanley Cup champions for the first time in their 52-year history.

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Raptors’ title sees Canada set viewing, spending records

The final numbers are in, and the NBA Finals were a smashing success for Canada all the way around.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Klygp2

Report: Due to concerns about re-signing him, Boston holds back on Anthony Davis offer

The idea of pairing Davis and Irving in Boston seems a longshot now. 

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wVd6W2

Rumor: If Clippers can’t land Durant or Leonard they will remain patient

The Clippers are not under pressure to act now.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Ri6Hhl

Nick Nurse’s nomadic coaching path takes him to an NBA title

Whenever Toronto coach Nick Nurse needed inspiration this season, he merely needed to look at his office wall.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2x1dQZL

Would Patrick Beverley consider Bulls in free agency? “I’m from Chicago. I bleed Chicago.”

“I’m a Chicago kid. So of course I’m open to playing for the Chicago Bulls."

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WFVH30

Report: Kyrie Irving prepared to sign with Nets

Celtics star will become unrestricted free agent this summer

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Xd1cG4

Everything you didn’t think you wanted to know about Patrick McCaw’s third straight title

McCaw won twice with Warriors then joined Raptors and won with them

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2ZvNKup

Islanders sign Jordan Eberle to five-year extension

The deal is reportedly worth $27.5 million.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2XK1EIV

Watch Raptors celebrate 2019 NBA championship (video)

Nothing beats Kawhi Leonard dancing

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WMtF5Z

How different will Bruins look next season?

Can they make a significant addition or two?

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2XOew0C

Raptors president Masai Ujiri accused of hitting sheriff’s deputy in face (video)

Investigation for misdemeanor battery on an officer

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WHP6VP

Trade: Caps shed salary by sending Niskanen to Flyers for Gudas

They'll save over $3 million.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Rh3bDA

PHT Morning Skate: Yzerman’s big draft; Comparing Binnington to Murray

Friday's collection of links.

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Heartache turns to triumph for St. Louis sports fans

At age 100, Marge Kirchhoefer is among the oldest St. Louis Blues fans and now that they are Stanley Cup champions, she knows exactly how she will celebrate.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2XcedQc

Parade, rally to honor Stanley Cup champion Blues Saturday

A parade 52 years in the making will finally happen Saturday in St. Louis, when the city celebrates the Blues' first-ever Stanley Cup championship.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2ZlZShm

Report: Klay Thompson tears ACL

Those free throws were incredible

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WH5TZ7

Kawhi Leonard is back where he belongs, as Finals MVP

“I texted Kyle [Lowry] probably a day later... and told him I said let's go out and do something special."

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2KfwjuB

What were the Warriors thinking on Stephen Curry’s final shot?

A breakdown of the final play of the Golden State Warriors' season was classic Steve Kerr. But was it the right call?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2IFbJjN

Raptors get validation

From Masai Ujiri to Kawhi Leonard to Kyle Lowry and all the way down the roster

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/31yIckE

Fred VanVleet’s Game 6 encapsulates depth of Raptors in NBA Finals

On Thursday, it took a team in the truest sense to beat a superteam, and that’s exactly what happened.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WKpaZO

Report: Wizards plan to offer yearly salary near $10 million to Raptors’ Masai Ujiri

This summer continues to be wild with potential outcomes.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WFdTd8

Draymond Green calls timeout with Warriors out of them (video)

Why it was actually a good move

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2XNYunm

Toronto dethrones Warriors, wins its first NBA title

Toronto earned this, winning all three games in Oracle Arena.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2wUdFj4

Raptors assistant coach Jamaal Magloire uses paper cup as megaphone (VIDEO)

Magloire made it so players can hear him over the sound of the crowd at Oracle Arena.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WIMveb

Klay Thompson falls awkwardly after dunk, grabs knee, comes back for free throws

His return to the court was the loudest Oracle Arena has been all series.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WFCbyG

Report: Goran Dragic exercises $19.2 million option with Heat

A person with knowledge of the situation says Goran Dragic has told the Miami Heat he is exercising his $19.2 million option for next season.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2F3c4Mn

Kyle Lowry came out firing — and on fire — in Game 6 with 15 points in first quarter

Game 6 is shaping up to be a barn burner.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2ZmckOb

Warriors supply Kevin Durant rally towels as teammates show support (VIDEO)

Both DeMarcus Cousins and Quinn Cook warmed up in shirts honoring Durant.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2KgS259

Raptors’ fans set up GoFundMe for Kevin Durant’s foundation

It's a kind gesture with the money going to a good cause, which just all feels very Canadian.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2IJ2yyL

PHT Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Edition

Thursday's collection of links.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2MKcGwF

Blues’ Binnington goes from castoff to Stanley Cup champion

Jordan Binnington's storybook ride from fourth stringer to Stanley Cup-winning goaltender was fueled by a few free meals.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2MViKTg

Zach Sanford makes late father proud with Stanley Cup victory

Sanford's father, Michael, passed away in September.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2KeRRav

Blues finally deliver a Stanley Cup to St. Louis

When the championship DVD is released this summer, there will be plenty of stories to tell about the 2018-19 St. Louis Blues.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Zo2yLC

Jay Bouwmeester finally gets his Stanley Cup

The 1,260th NHL game of Jay Bouwmeester’s 17-year career was the sweetest.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2MIz0qr

Stanley Cup Buzzer: Binnington wins it all for Blues

The lowdown on St. Louis beating Boston in Game 7.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2KeEib5

To grandma with love: O’Reilly hopes to take Cup to big fan

Ryan O'Reilly should expect another email from his 99-year-old grandmother.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2MNKwAS

Berube helped Blues find identity after early-season struggle

When Blues needed a boost, Berube delivered one.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Zorxyd

Bruins’ Marchand calls Game 7 loss ‘by far’ worst of career

That says a lot given how they lost in 2013.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2KFD882

Video: Blues hoist Stanley Cup

The long wait is over.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2IcBFV6

Blues fan Laila Anderson gets moment with Stanley Cup

Naturally, her pal Colton Parayko provided the assist.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2MMhXUp

Blues latest team erased from Stanley Cup drought list

Toronto now holds the longest Stanley Cup drought all to themselves

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2wTrnTa

Ryan O’Reilly wins Conn Smythe Trophy

He scored in each of the final four Stanley Cup games.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2IckZwI

Eighteen days before free agency, Kyrie Irving reportedly switching agents to Roc Nation

The Nets are still considered the frontrunner for his services.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Zksx6p

Blues win first Stanley Cup by bottling Bruins

Jordan Binnington was almost perfect for St. Louis in Game 7.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Kc6I5u

Blues fans fill Busch Stadium, Enterprise Center for Game 7 watch parties

St. Louis gave them plenty to cheer about late in the first period.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Kg7CxP

Chara, Rask somehow keep puck out of Bruins’ net

Boston is still down 2-0, but it could have been worse for the Bruins.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2IcQreq

NBA legend Charles Barkley pulling for Blues in Game 7

Sir Charles says Kawhi Leonard reminds him of Sidney Crosby.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2X7UwZA

Rockets reportedly snap up Deyonta Davis off waivers

Houston grabbed some big man depth.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2F3QA20

Blues stun Bruins by going up 2-0 in first period

Boston dominated the play, but St. Louis dominated the scoreboard.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Rcqmiy

Bruins, Blues factor into top Game 7 moments in playoff history

Enjoy some of the best memories, debating back to 1950.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2F67BIW

Report: Nassir Little, Rui Hachimura among next seven invited to 2019 NBA draft green room

Bodes well for invited players' draft stock

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WA8pvx

Blues, Bruins trying to ‘live in the moment’ before Game 7

Nerves? There may be a few on both sides.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WBdljJ

Report: Kevin Durant opting in is his last resort

He can probably get better contract, including from Warriors, by opting out

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2X54Rpf

Stanley Cup Final: Blues make lineup change; Grzelcyk game-time decision

Both the St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins will be making lineup changes for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2XJj5t4

Report: Cavaliers hiring Cal women’s basketball head coach Lindsay Gottlieb as assistant

Surprising addition to John Beilein's coaching staff

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2ZjjRgD

Stanley Cup Final: Game 7 by the numbers

Everything to get you ready for Game 7 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2Rb6goE

Report: Kyrie Irving opting out of Celtics contract

Will he sign with Nets?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2IbsDrn

Glove’n it: Hand pass a pivotal moment in Blues’ Cup run

Craig Berube made a rare stop in the locker room after the game to address his players. It was important.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WFBYkd

Picture perfect: Bruins bond in China, race to Cup Final

If the Boston Bruins seemed like something of an afterthought at times this season, maybe it was understandable.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2F2n3FB

Rich Paul on Anthony Davis to Celtics: ‘They can trade for him, but it’ll be for one year’

Boston reportedly still wants to trade for Pelicans star

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2WwRWYV

Bruins vs. Blues: Three keys to Game 7 of Stanley Cup Final

Both teams need to walk that fine line.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2WyVgCN

The Wraparound: It’s all on the line for Bruins, Blues

"You don't forget everything that happens when you win, and you definitely don't forget what happens when you lose," Brad Marchand said.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2XFTwJn

Chara all action, little talk in Stanley Cup pursuit

Zdeno Chara didn't say much to his teammates when he showed up, as usual, one game after a puck bloodied his face and knocked him out of the Stanley Cup Final.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2wOUpDK

PHT Morning Skate: Another opportunity for Rask; O’Reilly’s 108th game

Wednesday's collection of links.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2wLUF6m

Blues fan Laila Anderson will be in Boston for Game 7

Get your tissues ready!

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2KGF6oA

2019 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Cam Reddish and the importance of evaluating context

Reddish has all the potential and nowhere near enough production. Was this due to the context of his one season at Duke, or the player himself?

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2Ib0SPx

Bruins hope to spoil Boston sports fans with another championship

If the Bruins win, it would be 13 major sports titles since 2001.

Source ProHockeyTalk http://bit.ly/2KKEbnh

NBA says Marc Gasol should have gone to foul line late in Game 5

Gasol should have been given two free throws with 49 seconds left of Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto.

Source ProBasketballTalk http://bit.ly/2ICTRWP

Which Blues, Bruins player will get Stanley Cup captain handoff?

There are options for Chara and Pietrangelo to choose from if they win Game 7.

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Stanley Cup Final Roundtable: Game 7 X-factors, Conn Smythe contenders

Is the Conn Smythe Rask's to lose? Who are the X-factors for each team?

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Charles Barkley on Kevin Durant’s injury: ‘I blame the Warriors’ (VIDEO)

Who knows who is really to blame for Durant playing in an NBA Finals game when he was clearly not ready to go?

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Report: Teams still willing to offer Kevin Durant max even if he sits out next year

Durant is an all-time great, but if he sits out he'll change the planning for any front office that nabs him.

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Paul George has second procedure, repairs labrum tear in left shoulder

George had surgery to repair a partially torn tendon in his right shoulder about a month ago. Now he's done his left.

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Jalen Rose on response following Kevin Durant injury: ‘It’s phony to me’ (VIDEO)

Jalen Rose said that he felt as though people weren't actually personally concerned about Durant’s best interests.

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How will Kevin Durant’s injury impact free agency? Is it too soon to ask?

It feels cold and callous to even talk about this right now.

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Flyers on Hayes talks, NHL Draft approach

Can they sign the big center? What to do with the 11th pick?

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Nick Nurse says timeout during Raptors run was to get players extra rest

Nurse "just thought we could use the extra energy push."

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Memphis Grizzlies reportedly hire Bucks’ assistant Taylor Jenkins as head coach

Memphis is tapping the Spurs/Gregg Popovich coaching tree, hoping to find the next Mike Budenholzer or Quin Snyder or Kenny Atkinson. Milwaukee assistant coach Taylor Jenkins will be the new head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Memphis Grizzlies are hiring Milwaukee Bucks assistant Taylor Jenkins as the franchise’s next

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Blues hoping road success continues in Game 7

The Blues are 9-3 away from Enterprise Center this postseason.

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A look back at the last time Stanley Cup Final needed a Game 7

The Bruins played in the last Stanley Cup Final that needed a Game 7.

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Nick Nurse (no timeout), Kawhi Leonard (passing), Kyle Lowry (missing) defend handling of Raptors’ last possession

Draymond Green's block ends Toronto's final chance to win Game 5 of NBA Finals

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Klay Thompson on Raptors fans cheering Kevin Durant’s injury: ‘That was freaking ridiculous’

DeMarcus Cousins: 'Trash. So trash'

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Blues, Cardinals team up to offer Busch Stadium Game 7 viewing party

Tickets go on sale at 2 p.m. CT on Tuesday.

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Bruins’ consistency faces final test in Game 7 vs. Blues

The strains of JayZ and Linkin Park's "Numb/Encore" mashup emanated from a small speaker on the hallway floor outside the visiting locker room following the Boston Bruins' morning skate.

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2019 NBA Draft Prospect Profile: De’Andre Hunter is a near-certainty, which may hurt him on draft night

Is it worth using a top five pick on a guy that is not likely to end up being an NBA star?

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Drake “wrecked” by Kevin Durant injury

This is not what anyone wanted to see, Drake included.

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PHT Morning Skate: McAvoy’s emotional roller coaster; Hayes open-minded to Flyers deal

Tuesday's collection of links.

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Raptors try to keep level head after blown lead, missed opportunity to win title

The city of Toronto… no, the nation of Canada was ready to party Monday night after Game 5. The years of pent-up frustration. The raw emotion of being on the verge of winning the NBA title for the first time. The growing basketball nation north of our border was ready for its time in the

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Warriors handle whirlwind of emotions amid Kevin Durant injury, Game 5 win

Golden State saddened and inspired by Durant's night

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What decided Game 5? Three point shooting

The Warriors hit 20 threes on 47.6 percent shooting, the Raptors hit only eight on 25 percent shooting.

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Kevin Durant has an Achilles injury, MRI to confirm on Tuesday

"The people that questioned whether he wanted to get back to this team were wrong... he's a good person. A good teammate."

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Warriors rally with and without Kevin Durant to force Game 6 in NBA Finals

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry ste up late

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Kevon Looney re-aggravates collar bone injury, out for Game 5

It's a rough night for Warriors injuries.

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NBA players react, send love to Kevin Durant after Game 5 injury

It was devastating to anyone who is a basketball fan. Just 12 minutes into his return from a month off with a calf strain, Durant tried to plant for a drive, then went to the ground grabbing his leg. KD taken out of the game after re-injuring his calf. pic.twitter.com/i3y9EfQfdG — Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors)

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Kevin Durant leaves Game 5 with apparent leg injury (video)

Awful development

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Think they missed him? Kevin Durant drains two quick threes to open game

News flash: The Golden State Warriors are better with Kevin Durant on the court.

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Kawhi Leonard on idea of winning one game at Oracle: “f*** that, let’s go get them both”

Leonard is a monster.

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PHT Power Rankings: Win or lose the Conn Smythe should belong to Rask

Tuukka Rask has been so much better than every other player in the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs that he should get the MVP whether or not the Boston Bruins win the series.

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Report: Pelicans consider multi-team deals in Anthony Davis trade to maximize return

New Orleans only gets one shot at this. David Griffin needs to get this right.

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Warriors: Kevin Durant game-time decision for Game 5 of NBA Finals

Will he help Golden State overcome 3-1 deficit to Raptors?

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Tony Parker retiring

Parker played starring role in Spurs dynasty

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James Harden, Anthony Davis headline invitees to USA Basketball training camp

Twelve of the 18 players invited will be chosen to represent the USA at the World Cup in China this summer.

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Bounce-back Blues need one more rally

The Blues are 9-3 on the road this season.

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Report: Pelicans making Swin Cash among NBA’s highest-ranking female executives

Cash to be named Vice President of Basketball Operations and Team Development

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Bruins’ Bergeron inspires team with pre-game speech

Bergeron speech made Bruins want to run through a wall.

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PHT Morning Skate: Charlotte wins Calder Cup; Four Kessel trade ideas

Monday's collection of links.

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Would Kevin Durant’s return be enough for Golden State?

Bringing him back now, down 3-1, seems a too-late gesture against a Raptors team playing like champions.

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Former Michigan star Charles Matthews suffers torn ACL in Celtics’ predraft workout

Former Michigan standout Charles Matthews is dealing with a significant knee injury as the NBA draft approaches.

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Stanley Cup Buzzer: Bruins, Blues are going to Game 7

Tuukka Rask and the other reasons why Boston won Game 6.

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Rask the ‘rock’ steps up for Bruins in Game 6

Another unbelievable performance by the Bruins' goalie when they needed it.

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St. Louis newspaper gets roasted for ‘jinxing’ Blues before Game 6

Hockey gets its version of "Dewey defeats Truman?"

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Special teams an issue once again for Blues in Game 6 loss

The Boston Bruins continued their special teams dominance in the Stanley Cup Final series on Sunday night.

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Bruins push Stanley Cup Final to Game 7 by beating Blues

A Rask masterpiece carried Boston to a Game 6 win.

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Backs against the wall, the Warriors are saying all the right things

All the right words are nice.

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Bruins’ McAvoy, Rask team up for incredible save

Tuukka Rask has been great for the Boston Bruins but the biggest save of the night so far was a team effort between him and Charlie McAvoy.

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Jenna Fischer talks Blues’ Stanley Cup Final run, ‘The Office’

Mike Milbury had some questions about Dwight.

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Charles Glenn sings final national anthem for Blues

Capping a run of 19 years pumping up the team and its fans.

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Danny Ainge calls restructuring Al Horford’s contract status one of Celtics’ priorities

Horford holds $30,123,015 player option

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Mandi Schwartz Foundation helps bone marrow recipient find donor

The donor and recipient got to meet Blues' Jaden Schwartz, Mandi's brother.

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The top-five firsts in 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs

Among the best "firsts" in this year's playoffs include the first career playoff goals for St. Louis Blues defenders Robert Bortuzzo and Carl Gunnarsson.

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Kevin Durant questionable for Game 5 of NBA Finals

How could Warriors star miss game now?

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WATCH LIVE: Blues look to top Bruins, win Stanley Cup in Game 6

Coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN before moving to NBC at 8 p.m. ET.

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Kyle Lowry thrown for loop by kid asking about him being icon across Canada, gives great answer (video)

Raptors star enjoyed at least one media question

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Kawhi Leonard, did you buy property in Toronto? “It didn’t happen yet, no.”

Yet is an interesting word. An operative word, if you will.

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Kevin Durant to practice as Game 5 decision awaits

Warriors superstar could return in NBA Finals

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“Let’s Go Raptors” chant breaks out at PGA’s Canadian Open Saturday

Raptors fans are everywhere.

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Thomas to return to Blues’ lineup for Game 6 vs. Bruins

Thomas has not played since Game 1.

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Bruins’ ‘Perfection Line’ far from perfect lately

Bruins need their best to show up in Game 6.

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Bruins vs. Blues: Three keys to Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final

Blues need to handle emotions heading into Game 6.

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Report: Warriors frustrated Kevin Durant hasn’t returned

Frustrated with Durant or situation?

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The Wraparound: Blues looking to seize opportunity, close out storybook season

Your daily look at the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Another report the Warriors will bring Klay Thompson back

Thompson stays if the Warriors offer him the max, and the Warriors will do just that.

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Pucks tell the story of Blues’ rollercoaster season

The shelves on the puck board are full, but there's a special spot for one more.

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Blues’ Russian Two, Tarasenko and Barbashev, on verge of Cup

Slava Fetisov called Vladimir Tarasenko midway through the second round of the playoffs to deliver an important message.

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Bruins-Blues Cup Final Game 6 could hinge on officiating

Berube and Boston coach Bruce Cassidy have voiced their displeasure to the referees at various points, which is no surprise given this has been the postseason of officiating mishaps.

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Warriors’ hopes hinge on Kevin Durant coming back

Any Durant is better than no Durant for the Warriors right now.

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Dirk Nowitzki eating his way through retirement and loving it

"It’s been everything I dreamed of, drinking, eating everything in sight."

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Report: Knicks confident they’ll get meeting with Kawhi Leonard

New York's star search extends beyond Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving

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Bruins, Blues in familiar places heading into Game 6

Both teams walking well-trodden paths heading into Game 6.

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Rockets, Mike D’Antoni reportedly re-engage in contract extension talks

Rockets' ownership has reportedly removed one of the things that ended the last extension talks.

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Special team: Blues penalty kill has them on verge of Cup

Something is missing from the Boston power play.

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Clippers reportedly planning now for what happens if Kawhi Leonard stays in Toronto

Would Kawhi Leonard lead Toronto to a title then walk away?

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Klay Thompson’s gutsy performance goes for naught

Warriors fall to Raptors in Game 4 of NBA Finals despite 28 points from Thompson

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Fred VanVleet gets bloodied, apparently leaves tooth on court (video)

NBA's Canadian team bringing hockey mentality to NBA Finals

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After Damon Jones tries to roast him, Richard Jefferson: This is why he got soup thrown on him

Real beef?

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Report: Hornets still view super-max-eligible Kemba Walker as their top priority

Looks like a match

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Report: Celtics could have traded Jaylen Brown to Spurs as centerpiece for Kawhi Leonard

San Antonio instead sent Leonard to Raptors, whom he led to NBA Finals

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Warriors’ Game 3 arrogance adds pressure now

Sitting Klay Thompson will loom over rest of NBA Finals

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Report: ‘Strong’ mutual interest between Kyrie Irving and Nets, who also want to sign Kevin Durant

Knicks have competition

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