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Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb.

Warriors sign free-agent guard Donte DiVincenzo to two-year, $9.3M deal

Over four NBA seasons, DiVincenzo has averaged 9.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 201 games. 

Canucks sign Brock Boeser to three-year, $19.95M contract extension

In 324 NHL games, all with the Canucks, Boeser has tallied 256 career points (121 goals, 135 assists).  

Former Red Wings legend Pavel Datsyuk to retire from hockey

One of hockey's greats has decided to hang up his skates.

Astros call up No. 2 prospect Korey Lee

On Friday, the Houston Astros called up highly regarding catching prospect Korey Lee.

Brewers SP Adrian Houser headed to IL with right elbow tightness

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser is reportedly headed to the injured list with right elbow tightness.

Bulls sign center Andre Drummond to two-year, $6.6M deal

Drummond played 73 games last season with the 76ers and Nets. 

Jalen Brunson, Knicks agree to four-year, $104 million deal

Brunson signing with New York was one of the worst-kept secrets heading into the free-agency period.

JaVale McGee agrees to three-year, $20.1M deal with Mavericks

Veteran center JaVale McGee will have a new home for the 2022-23 season.

Trail Blazers sign guard Anfernee Simons to four-year, $100M extension

The 23-year-old had a breakout campaign in 2021-22. Simons averaged 17.3 points, 3.9 assists, and 2.6 rebounds in 57 games for the Trail Blazers. He shot 44% from the field and 40% from 3-point range. 

Pistons re-sign Marvin Bagley III to three-year, $37 million deal

The new deal for Marvin Bagley III has no option and will be fully guaranteed. He'll make an average base salary of $12.3 million a year.

76ers agree to deals with P.J. Tucker, Danuel House

Philadelphia has agreed to terms with free-agent forwards P.J. Tucker and Danuel House Jr. 

Lu Dort agrees to five-year, $87.5M deal to stay with Thunder

A day after the Thunder declined a $1.93M team option on guard Lu Dort for 2023, the two sides agreed to a long and lucrative contract on the first day of free agency. 

Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. to miss 4-6 months after stress fracture surgery

The Memphis Grizzlies may have to start the 2022-23 campaign without one of their starters.

Report: Nationals offer All-Star Juan Soto 13-year, $425 million contract extension

The Washington Nationals and outfielder Juan Soto appear close to agreeing on a hefty contract extension.

Freddie Freeman's former agent denies withholding Braves offer during free agency

On Wednesday night, Front Office Sports' A.J. Perez released a statement issued by Freddie Freeman's former agent Casey Close.

Watch: 2013 No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel makes scoreless MLB debut for Phillies

Nine years after being selected No. 1 overall, Mark Appel finally made his major league debut Wednesday night for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Rockies All-Star German Marquez leaves game against Dodgers with possible hand injury

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez left Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a possible hand injury. 

Agent says Evgeni Malkin has '50-50' chance of re-signing with Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will become an unrestricted free agent when the market officially opens on July 13. 

Report: Spurs trading Dejounte Murray to Hawks for Danilo Gallinari, draft picks

In return for Murray, the Spurs will receive a package including veteran Danilo Gallinari and three first-round picks.

Marlins' Jazz Chisholm placed on 10-day IL with lower-back strain

Chisholm is in the midst of a career year in Miami. Through 60 games, the 24-year-old batted .243/.325/.535 with 14 home runs and 45 RBI. 

James Harden declines player option, will negotiate new deal with 76ers

Harden passed on his $47.3 million option to save the Sixers some money this offseason, offering cap flexibility for the free-agency period.

Wild trade Kevin Fiala to Kings for first-round pick, prospect

Fiala had a breakout year this season, finishing with career highs in goals (33), assists (52) and points (85).

Avalanche's Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe Trophy

Colorado's Cale Makar was voted the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the MVP of the Stanley Cup Final.

Avalanche dethrone Lightning in six games to win Stanley Cup

The Avalanche hoists the Stanley Cup for the third time in franchise history, breaking a 21-year drought. 

Hawks' John Collins reportedly 'done with Atlanta'

According to The Athletic's Chris Kirschner, a trade of Collins seems inevitable.