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Thunder make pair of roster moves
The Thunder have signed Buddy Boeheim and waived Dariq Whitehead, the team announced Saturday, continuing a busy stretch of moves involving their G League players. Whitehead signed an Exhibit 10 contract Friday and is expected to return to the Oklahoma City Blue. His departure opened a spot for Boeheim, who received the same type of […] The post Thunder make pair of roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Raptors waive five, give Nate Bittle two-way deal
The Raptors are keeping Nate Bittle and moving on from five other camp invitees as they prepare their regular-season roster. The team converted Bittle’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal and waived Tyreke Key, Nimari Burnett, Tyson Degenhart, Jamarion Sharp and Jalen Celestine, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet. Bittle earned the opportunity despite […] The post Raptors waive five, give Nate Bittle two-way deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Celtics sign Devin Carter to two-way contract
Devin Carter’s opportunity with the Celtics will extend beyond training camp. Boston is converting the guard’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Carter fills the opening alongside Amari Williams and Dillon Mitchell, so no corresponding move is needed. The 24-year-old made a strong first impression against the Cavaliers […] The post Celtics sign Devin Carter to two-way contract appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Warriors, Dalen Terry, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Nuggets
Warriors The Warriors plan to waive Dalen Terry, but they’d like to keep him around in the G League. Per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Golden State likes Terry and suggests he could begin the season with Santa Cruz in the G League. Terry averaged 6.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.2 steals in five […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Dalen Terry, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Nuggets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Thunder sign three players
The Thunder filled the three roster spots they opened Friday, signing forward Dariq Whitehead and guards Lamar Wilkerson and Nate Johnson, the team announced. All three received non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Oklahoma City Blue. Their agreements provide for bonuses of $91,000 apiece if they’re waived and spend at least […] The post Thunder sign three players appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Magic waive three players
The Magic have waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison and Kevin Knox, the team announced, leaving all three with a potential opportunity in the G League. Each was on an Exhibit 10 contract and can earn a bonus of up to $91,000 by spending at least 60 days with the Osceola Magic. All three appeared in […] The post Magic waive three players appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers bringing back Cam Christie on two-way deal
Cam Christie cleared waivers Friday and is headed back to the Clippers. This time, he’ll be on a two-way contract. The 21-year-old guard has agreed to return, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, with Ohm Youngmisuk confirming the news. As we reported Wednesday, Los Angeles waived Christie one day before his approximately $2.3 million salary would […] The post Clippers bringing back Cam Christie on two-way deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA needs to quit playing games and bring back the Sonics
The NBA apparently needs more money before it can bring basketball back to Seattle. Of course it does. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the bids for a Seattle expansion franchise are substantially lower than the ones for Las Vegas. So now we’re hearing about the possibility of adding only one team. We’re hearing that losing […] The post NBA needs to quit playing games and bring back the Sonics appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hornets waive veteran Pat Connaughton
The Hornets wanted to keep Pat Connaughton around. In the end, they couldn’t find room. Charlotte announced Friday that it waived the veteran wing, resolving a roster squeeze before the start of the regular season. The Hornets had 16 players on standard contracts and needed to get down to 15. Connaughton was the only one […] The post Hornets waive veteran Pat Connaughton appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Magic, Anthony Black, Warriors
76ers Tyrese Maxey doesn’t need much convincing about what a healthy Joel Embiid means to the 76ers. It “changes everything,” Maxey said, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. Embiid hasn’t played more than 39 regular-season games in any of the past three years. Having him at full strength this fall gives the Sixers something they […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Magic, Anthony Black, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Knicks, Bruce Brown, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Thunder, Aday Mara
Knicks James Wiseman looks like he has a job with the Knicks. New York would like to find a way to keep Bruce Brown, too. There’s “strong support” within the organization for retaining Brown, according to Ian Begley of SNY, who views Wiseman as a lock for the regular-season roster following Thursday’s cuts. The Knicks […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Bruce Brown, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Thunder, Aday Mara appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bucks move home opener for Brewers’ World Series return
The Bucks will get an early start to their home schedule next Friday. Milwaukee has some baseball to watch that night. The team moved its Oct. 23 home opener against the Bulls from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central, giving fans time to turn their attention to the Brewers’ first World Series game in 44 […] The post Bucks move home opener for Brewers’ World Series return appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Moves: Spurs, Jon Elmore, Raptors, Mavericks, Kings
The Spurs have waived guard Jon Elmore, according to NBA.com’s transaction log, with a move to their G League affiliate appearing likely. Elmore joined San Antonio on an Exhibit 10 contract and appeared in four preseason games. He totaled five points and six assists in 38 minutes, shooting 2-of-8 from the field. His next opportunity […] The post NBA Moves: Spurs, Jon Elmore, Raptors, Mavericks, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Thunder waive three players
The Thunder trimmed their roster Friday, waiving guards Zhaire Smith and Anthony Pritchard along with forward Andrew Holifield, the team announced. All three are expected to join the Oklahoma City Blue, so their time with the organization likely isn’t over. Their Exhibit 10 contracts provide for bonuses of $91,000 apiece if they spend at least […] The post Thunder waive three players appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA wants more money from Seattle expansion bidders
Seattle still looks likely to get its NBA team back. The league would apparently like a better price first. Expansion bids for Seattle are “substantially lower” than those submitted for Las Vegas, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. That gap helps explain some of the uncertainty surrounding what many fans have viewed as a straightforward two-city […] The post NBA wants more money from Seattle expansion bidders appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Blazers exec, staffers leave for Cavs, others as turnover mounts
The Trail Blazers have spent much of their offseason replacing people. Several other professional sports teams have been happy to hire them. Portland’s departures under new owner Tom Dundon now extend well beyond its troubled television broadcast, with experienced staffers landing jobs with the Cavaliers, as well as the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle […] The post Blazers exec, staffers leave for Cavs, others as turnover mounts appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Suns, Grizzlies, Zach Edey
Pelicans Jordan Poole’s first season in New Orleans didn’t give either side much to celebrate. A new coaching staff offers a chance to change the conversation. New Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley has liked Poole’s work during camp and preseason, according to Rod Walker of NOLA.com. Poole sounds equally encouraged by what Mosley is asking of […] The post NBA Notes: Pelicans, Jordan Poole, Suns, Grizzlies, Zach Edey appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Rumors: Grizzlies, GG Jackson, Hornets, Mavericks
The NBA’s final roster decisions aren’t always about the last player invited to camp. Sometimes, keeping a veteran means reconsidering a recent draft pick. That’s part of the picture in Memphis, Charlotte and Dallas, where teams are weighing trades and cuts ahead of opening night, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Grizzlies Memphis […] The post NBA Rumors: Grizzlies, GG Jackson, Hornets, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Insider: Cavs, Knicks, Sixers have big expectations, bigger questions
The Cavaliers have spent years trying to establish themselves among the Eastern Conference’s elite. And according to one longtime NBA insider, they should be right there again this season. But getting through the playoffs? Well, that’s another conversation. John Hollinger of The Athletic has released his predictions for the Eastern Conference’s top eight teams, and […] The post NBA Insider: Cavs, Knicks, Sixers have big expectations, bigger questions appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sixers make multiple roster moves
The Sixers swapped out two players Thursday as they continued preparing their NBA and G League rosters for the season. Philadelphia waived Saint Thomas and Duke Miles, according to RealGM’s transaction log, then announced the signings of Cris Carroll and Taye Fields. Both newcomers received Exhibit 10 contracts, per Chris Hine of The Philadelphia Inquirer. […] The post Sixers make multiple roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bucks weighing Kevin Porter Jr., Caris LeVert trades
The Bucks’ trade discussions aren’t limited to Jericho Sims. Milwaukee has also weighed potential deals involving Caris LeVert and Kevin Porter Jr. as it looks for ways to resolve its roster crunch without simply releasing players, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. That adds two established guards to the conversation as teams prepare […] The post Bucks weighing Kevin Porter Jr., Caris LeVert trades appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers, Bucks discuss Dalton Knecht trade involving Jericho Sims
The Lakers’ search for a Dalton Knecht trade has included discussions with the Bucks. Whether those talks produce a deal is another question. Los Angeles and Milwaukee have explored a framework that would send Knecht and second-round draft capital to the Bucks for center Jericho Sims, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Fischer […] The post Lakers, Bucks discuss Dalton Knecht trade involving Jericho Sims appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Moves: Spurs, Kendall Brown, Kings, Mavericks
The Spurs have signed former Pacers wing Kendall Brown to a training camp contract, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. Brown, 23, spent last season with the Maine Celtics, averaging 15.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 43 G League appearances. He shot 53 percent from the field and 32.3 […] The post NBA Moves: Spurs, Kendall Brown, Kings, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pelicans re-sign Hunter Dickinson
Hunter Dickinson is back with the Pelicans, though his next stop could be another season in the G League. New Orleans announced it has re-signed the 7-foot-1 center after waiving him from a two-way contract in August. The new agreement is a non-guaranteed camp deal, according to Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. Dickinson, 25, […] The post Pelicans re-sign Hunter Dickinson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers looking to trade Dalton Knecht as roster deadline looms
Dalton Knecht’s opportunity to get his career going may have to come somewhere other than Los Angeles. As Hoops Wire reported Wednesday, league sources say the Lakers are looking to move the third-year wing. The Mavericks and Celtics may be among the interested teams. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints has since reported that L.A. is actively […] The post Lakers looking to trade Dalton Knecht as roster deadline looms appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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