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Penguins acquire Hendrix Lapierre

The Pittsburgh Penguins are kicking off their summer moves by apparently acquiring center Hendrix Lapierre from Washington. Pittsburgh gives up a third round pick in 2027 and a fifth in 2028 to bring Lapierre on board. Lapierre is a player who has had his ups and downs over four pro seasons with the Capitals, as […]

Commanders warned about potential Brandon Aiyuk addition in ugly ESPN ranking

The Washington Commanders hope to bounce back in the 2026-27 campaign after ending last season with a 5-12 record. Injuries didn’t do the club any favors, and there was speculation that the front office would add more talent to the skills positions to help quarterback Jayden Daniels. That possibility still exists with Brandon Aiyuk continually […] The post Commanders warned about potential Brandon Aiyuk addition in ugly ESPN ranking appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Commanders To Let DT Daron Payne Play Out Contract

According to ESPN’s John Keim, the Commanders still plan to let veteran DT Daron Payne play out the 2026 season with a contract extension.  Keim says the team wants to see how Payne fits in new DC Daronte Jones‘ scheme.  Washington elected not to make Payne a cap casualty despite an exorbitant cap hit for […] The post Commanders To Let DT Daron Payne Play Out Contract appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Capitals’ Jordan Kyrou drops truth bomb after trade from Blues

It has been a busy week for the Washington Capitals. The team completed two massive trades, as the Capitals traded for Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, improving the roster. Now, Kyrou is speaking out about the trade, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. “They were really pushing for me and it’s nice seeing a team really […] The post Capitals’ Jordan Kyrou drops truth bomb after trade from Blues appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Richard Sherman explains where 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk went wrong

It feels like we’ve been getting daily updates about Brandon Aiyuk wanting to play for the Washington Commanders, despite being under contract for the San Francisco 49ers. The latest post from Aiyuk’s Instagram on Wednesday said, “Cut me today, and I’ll sign with the Commanders tomorrow.” That is the kind of statement that will have […]

AJ Dybantsa will wear No. 4 with the Wizards

Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa will wear No. 4, he announced at his introductory press conference on Thursday. Other notable Wizards to wear No. 4 include: Chris Webber, Antawn Jamison and Russell Westbrook. Dybantsa, 19, was selected by Washington with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged a Division-I […]

Commanders News: More Aiyuk antics as Stefon Diggs keeps running routes

The Daily Slop Editor’s note: Each day, Hogs Haven compiles a collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, with a sprinkling of other stuff. Enjoy! Commanders links Articles Commanders.com ‘I see myself’: Laremy Tunsil has […]

Wizards sign KeShawn Murphy

The Washington Wizards have agreed to bring in former Auburn forward KeShawn Murphy on an Exhibit 10 contract after he went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft. Murphy spent most of his college career at Mississippi State before transferring to Auburn for his final season, where he moved into a starting role and averaged 10.7 […] The post Wizards sign KeShawn Murphy appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NHL rumors: 6 teams ‘in the mix’ for Hurricanes’ RFA defenseman

There have already been multiple sign-and-trades for pending free agents this offseason. Darren Raddysh was sent from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Alex Tuch got a new deal while going from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals. Now, the lone pending restricted free agent for the Carolina Hurricanes could […] The post NHL rumors: 6 teams ‘in the mix’ for Hurricanes’ RFA defenseman appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Report: Wizards sign KeShawn Murphy to Exhibit-10 deal

The Washington Wizards have signed undrafted free agent KeShawn Murphy to an exhibit-10 contract, DraftExpress reported Thursday. Murphy, 23, averaged 10.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and two stocks per game with Auburn during the 2025-26 campaign. He spent his first three collegiate seasons at Mississippi State, where he averaged 6.7 points across 74 contests. […]

Commanders roster rankings: Daron Payne is Washington’s No. 5 player

Editor’s note: We’ll count down the top 10 Commanders players on the 2026 roster regardless of position sporadically over the next few weeks. Before we get to it, here’s how we arrived at the ranking: Our Scott Bair, Scott Jennings and Mark Tyler compiled a top 13 – no ranking was identical —  with points assigned to each ranking slot from all three lists. We used these point values to […]

Ronnie 2K roasted to smithereens over viral picture with Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa

Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa is in the spotlight after being drafted as the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Many are excited to see him strut his stuff in the league and try to carry the Wizards back to relevance. It is a lot of pressure for a 19-year-old, but Dybantsa is used […] The post Ronnie 2K roasted to smithereens over viral picture with Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NFL Teams Becoming Concerned With Brandon Aiyuk's Behavior

Brandon Aiyuk is trying to force his way out of San Francisco and into Washington, but his methods may be alienating the entire league in the process. After Aiyuk posted an Instagram video on Sunday night in which he chanted "Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Raise Hail! Take Command!" ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the receiver's erratic behavior is actually scaring teams away. "I think every time he opens his mouth, he damages his standing with other teams and he scares othe...

Thursday Morning Fly By: No blockbusters today

*Tuesday sure was a doozy, and while yesterday mercifully wasn’t quite as busy around the league, we still had a bit of interesting activity unfolding. Here are the quick hits: The Capitals are staying busy, and locked down Alex Tuch in a sign-and-trade deal. [ TSN ] Speaking of getting locked down, the Sabres inked Zach Benson to a long-term contract. [ Sportsnet ] And the NHL is looking at expansion… again. [ ESPN ] *That’s a whole lot going on around the league, but ...

Orioles’ Trevor Rogers: ‘We’re just as frustrated as anybody because we know the talent…in this room’

Trevor Rogers will start Friday night’s game against the Washington Nationals. The 28-year-old left-hander was voted Most Valuable Oriole last year when he had a 1.81 ERA in 18 starts. Rogers was named the Opening Day starter and after three effective starts to begin the season, he hit a rough patch, went on the injured […]

Wizards add Felix Okpara in draft-night trade

The Washington Wizards acquired center Felix Okpara from the Orlando Magic during the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, sending out picks No. 51 and No. 60 in exchange for the No. 46 selection, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The deal was part of a busy second-round night, with Washington also involved in […] The post Wizards add Felix Okpara in draft-night trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Thursday Habs Headlines: 2026 NHL Draft heats up

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Brendan Gallagher will be named an honorary citizen by the city of Montreal on Thursday. [ CBC ] Don’t be surprised if the Canadiens trade their first-round pick ahead of Friday’s NHL Draft for a second straight year. [ Montreal Gazette ]  Around the league and elsewhere Last week’s 2026 PWHL Draft delivered an unforgettable night. [ NHL ] Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is heading to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade ...