SPN REPORT: The Buffalo Sabres Point Guard Tage Thompson Has Shocked the Sports World With Unbelievable Crossover to the NBA
By ESPN Staff Writer
In a headline that no one saw coming, ESPN is reporting that Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson—yes, the NHL star—has stunned the sports world by making an unprecedented leap to the NBA as a point guard.
What started as an offseason joke on social media turned into reality when Thompson was spotted working out with NBA trainers earlier this summer. Known for his incredible agility, towering 6’6” frame, and deceptive quickness on the ice, Thompson has now turned those skills toward the hardwood—and the early results have been nothing short of astonishing.
A Shocking Tryout Turned Contract Offer
Sources close to the situation say that Thompson received a summer league invite from the Toronto Raptors after impressing scouts during a closed workout in Las Vegas. The Raptors, always on the lookout for unconventional talent, were reportedly “blown away” by Thompson’s ball-handling, vision, and composure under pressure.
“He’s got court vision that you can’t teach,” said one anonymous NBA scout. “And the way he moves laterally—probably from years of skating—it’s elite. No one expected him to actually hold his own against top college prospects, but he did. And then some.”
A Dual-Sport Dream?
While Thompson is still under contract with the Buffalo Sabres, insiders suggest both teams are exploring a unique dual-sport arrangement. It would be the first time in modern sports history that a player actively competes in both the NHL and NBA in the same calendar year.
Thompson himself addressed the rumors in an exclusive ESPN interview:
“I grew up loving basketball almost as much as hockey. This isn’t about leaving one sport for another—it’s about pushing boundaries. I want to show people that limits are made to be broken.”
Reaction Across the Leagues
The reaction across both the NHL and NBA has been a mix of disbelief and awe. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman praised Thompson’s courage, calling him “a rare athlete whose versatility is rewriting the rules.” NBA players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant have also chimed in on social media, with Durant tweeting, “Wait… Tage Thompson got handles now? Man this is WILD.”
What’s Next?
Thompson is expected to join the Raptors’ G-League affiliate for a short stint while the logistics of his two-sport contract are finalized. Meanwhile, Sabres fans can rest easy—Thompson has assured everyone that hockey remains his “first love.”
Still, the sports world is watching closely. If Thompson succeeds in both leagues, he may not just be remembered as an elite NHL forward—he might go down in history as the Bo Jackson of the North.
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