NY Rangers K’Andre Miller suspended 3 games for spitting on LA Kings Drew Doughty

The NHL Player Safety announced on Tuesday that New York Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller has been suspended three games for spitting on Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings. Miller was ejected from Sunday’s win over the Kings after he spat on Doughty and received a game misconduct in the first period. Miller will miss games against …

Washington Commanders release Carson Wentz after one season

The Washington Commanders announced on Monday they have released quarterback Carson Wentz after just one season. Wentz’s inconsistencies throughout the season saw head coach Ron Rivera bench him and playing Taylor Heinicke midway through the season.  The opt-out of Wentz’s contract allows the Commanders to now save $26,176,471 toward their cap. The 30-year-old Wentz was a solid …

Atlanta Hawks sign Quin Snyder to five-year deal as new head coach

The Atlanta Hawks announced on Sunday that Quin Snyder has agreed to a five-year deal to become their new head coach. That five-year period includes this season, with Snyder expected to start with Atlanta on Tuesday when they face the Washington Wizards. Snyder spent eight seasons coaching the Jazz, with Utah reaching the playoffs in six …

NJ Devils acquire Timo Meier from San Jose Sharks

The New Jersey Devils have acquired Timo Meier from the San Jose Sharks. The 26-year-old Meier will be a restricted free agent this offseason with a $10 million qualifying offer this summer, and the trade to New Jersey does not include an extension. A native of St. Gallen, Switzerland, Meier was the No. 9 overall …

Los Angeles Rams and linebacker Bobby Wagner mutually agree to part ways

After one season, the Los Angeles Rams and eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner have mutually agreed to part ways. The 32-year-old Wagner played his first 10 seasons with the Seahawks before joining the Rams last season, starting 17 games for Los Angeles in 2022 and totaling 140 tackles (81 solo) with six sacks and two interceptions. …

Boston Bruins acquire Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway in trade with Capitals for Craig Smith

The Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals announced on Thursday that the Bruins have acquired defenseman Dmitry Orlov and forward Garnet Hathaway from the Capitals in exchange for forward Craig Smith, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 second-rounder, and a 2025 third-rounder. The Capitals also sent an additional 2023 fifth-rounder to Minnesota, and retained half of …

Titans release Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, wide receiver Robert Woods

The Tennessee Titans announced they released three-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, wideout Robert Woods and kicker Randy Bullock, and linebacker Zach Cunningham – clearing about $38 million in salary cap space for the team. The news wasn’t a surprise for Lewan, who told the team’s official website on Feb. 10 that he knew he’d be …

Defenseman Nikita Zaitsev traded to Chicago Blackhawks from Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators announced on Wednesday they have traded defenseman Nikita Zaitsev to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations. Chicago will also receive a second-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft and a fourth-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft for future considerations. The 31-year-old Zaitsev has five assists and zero goals in …

Brooklyn Nets sign head coach Jacque Vaughn to multi-year contract extension

The Brooklyn Nets announced on Tuesday morning that they are signing head coach Jacque Vaughn to a multi-year contract extension, running through the 2026-27 season. Vaughn took over for former head coach Steve Nash on Nov. 1, and has posted a 32-19 record. In a statement released by the Nets, general manager Sean Marks praised Vaughn …

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball ruled out for season due to knee injury

Chicago Bulls announced on Tuesday that point guard Lonzo Ball has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2022-23 campaign. Ball hasn’t played since last season due to a knee injury; his last game was on Jan. 14, 2022. The 25-year-old Ball is under contract through 2023-24, and his contract also includes a $21.3 million …