Matt Levine

4 days ago | athlonsports.com | Matt Levine

The big fish on the open market in free agency is Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner. Marner is expected to have a large group of suitors this summer and is likely to draw a hefty contract. Due to the high price tag of Marner, only a small handful of teams will be serious in the pursuit. But adding Marner could be a game-changer for whichever team wins the sweepstakes for his services.

4 days ago | athlonsports.com | Matt Levine |Matt Levine

The Carolina Hurricanes came up short in the Eastern Conference Final once again and are heading into the offseason with some questions. Carolina has the tools to be very successful, but they seem to be missing one piece of the puzzle. This could see the front office be very active this summer, and it could mean big-game hunting. There are a few star players who could be available via the trade market, and Carolina could be primed to make a move.

4 days ago | newsweek.com | Matt Levine

By Matt Levine works as a contributing writer for Newsweek based in California. His expertise is in covering the NBA but he also covers multiple other sports. He has been with Newsweek since 2024. He graduated in 2021 with a Master of Science degree in Sport Management from Louisiana State University. You can get in touch with him by emailing [email protected] and you can find him on X at @Levine1445.

4 days ago | miamiherald.com | Matt Levine

Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers drew the largest audience for a Finals game in six years, according to ESPN. More NBA news:Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Almost Matched Wild LeBron James NBA Finals FeatThe average audience came in at 16.35 million while the peak audience was recorded at 19.28 million. This is a massive win for the NBA, especially during a season where ratings have been lower than usual.

4 days ago | si.com | Matt Levine

The Portland Trail Blazers have had all sorts of star players come through the organization over the years. But legend Clyde Drexler is one of the more beloved players in the history of the franchise. More Trail Blazers news: Former Blazers Guard Drawing Interest From East ContenderDrexler had his birthday over the weekend and he was showered with praise from NBA fans. Drexler was taken by the Trail Blazers in the 1983 NBA Draft with the No. 14 overall pick.