Brad Stevens said Monday that the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to keep the team competitive and add more optionality with draft assets.
Goaltender Dan Vladar, who led the Flyers to the Stanley Cup playoffs last season, when they advanced to Round 2 after defeating Pittsburgh, landed a contract extension from Philadelphia Wednesday, agreeing to a five-year deal worth $5.5 million annually.
Free agent forward Dean Wade agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN.
Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season and the fastest to do so in franchise history.
The Florida Panthers ensured they would not lose any of their grit with A.J. Greer expected to depart in free agency by acquiring Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers in a trade Thursday.
Major league home runs leader Kyle Schwarber was scratched with lower back tightness before the Phillies' game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.