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Heat, Nick Richards agree to one-year contract
The Heat had another roster spot to fill. Nick Richards apparently was their guy all along. Richards has agreed to a one-year contract with Miami, according to ESPN. The move gives the Heat their 14th player on a standard contract and some additional size behind their frontcourt starters. It also comes shortly after Miami added […] The post Heat, Nick Richards agree to one-year contract appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James could score less than ever with 76ers, and that’s probably OK
ESPN revealed a full list of NBA predictions, and among them is the idea that LeBron James will average a career-low in points in Year One with the 76ers. It’s not necessarily a wild take, given that he tied his career-low at 20.9 ppg in 60 games with the Lakers last season. Last time he […] The post LeBron James could score less than ever with 76ers, and that’s probably OK appeared first on Hoops Wire .
James Harden reveals latest signature sneaker: ‘We got our own style’
James Harden has another new contract and another new shoe. It’s been a nice summer for a guy who just turned 37. We already know about Harden’s deal with the Cavaliers. It’s reportedly for three years and around $97 million. Not everyone loves it. Harden does. The Cavs clearly are fine with it. And those […] The post James Harden reveals latest signature sneaker: ‘We got our own style’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers, Bruce Brown, Kings
Timberwolves Jonathan Kuminga got what he wanted. Now comes the part where he has to make it work. Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Timberwolves on Wednesday, complete with a player option for the second season. He’ll also get a starting job alongside Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers, Bruce Brown, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Talkin’ Cavs: Breaking down Peyton Watson trade, James Harden deal
After a fairly quiet June and July (in free agency, anyway), the Cavaliers have gone all in during August. They traded Dennis Schroder to the Hornets for Tre Mann. They traded Max Strus to the Clippers and Mann to the Wizards in a deal that brought them Peyton Watson (and Cam Whitmore). They agreed to […] The post Talkin’ Cavs: Breaking down Peyton Watson trade, James Harden deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jeanie Buss goes to court to stop siblings from selling Lakers stake
The Buss family fight over the Lakers has officially reached the see you in court stage. Jeanie Buss filed a petition Wednesday asking a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to prevent her five siblings from selling the family’s remaining 17.8 percent stake in the franchise, according to Sam Amick and Melody Gutierrez of The Athletic. […] The post Jeanie Buss goes to court to stop siblings from selling Lakers stake appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nuggets officially sign Bryce Hopkins to two-way contract
Bryce Hopkins has officially joined the Nuggets. Hopkins signed a two-way contract with Denver, according to the NBA transactions log. His agents, Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown of Priority Sports, also confirmed the deal to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The Nuggets selected Hopkins with the No. 49 overall pick in June after he spent last […] The post Nuggets officially sign Bryce Hopkins to two-way contract appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Magic signing Malaki Branham to camp deal
Malaki Branham is getting another NBA shot. The former first-round pick has agreed to a deal with the Magic, agent Deirunas Visockas told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, it’s an Exhibit 10 contract. So nothing is guaranteed here. But Branham will presumably head to training camp with a chance […] The post Magic signing Malaki Branham to camp deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jonathan Kuminga agrees to two-year deal with Timberwolves
So much for the Lakers. Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Timberwolves, agent Aaron Turner told ESPN. The deal includes a player option. That ends one of the NBA’s longer-running late-summer free agency sagas, with Kuminga choosing Minnesota after the Lakers had also emerged as a serious possibility. Turns […] The post Jonathan Kuminga agrees to two-year deal with Timberwolves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Kings, Gabe Vincent, Clippers, Jordan Miller, Rockets
Kings The Kings apparently intend to look under every rock for another guard before training camp. Gabe Vincent is the latest name to surface. Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, Sacramento is among the teams considering Vincent, who remains available after spending the past three seasons with the Lakers. A return to the Heat is […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Gabe Vincent, Clippers, Jordan Miller, Rockets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ready or not, here come Cavs new City Edition uniforms
Why the NBA needs city edition uniforms, we’ll never know. But they have them, and the Cavaliers are in the NBA. So, yes, a new set of city editions are on the way. We know this because the Cavs revealed as much in an announcement-before-the-announcement announcement. In it, they revealed that their new city edition […] The post Ready or not, here come Cavs new City Edition uniforms appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Warriors, Stephen Curry expected to start negotiating extension
Stephen Curry and the Warriors are expected to start discussing a contract extension as soon as one can happen, according to ESPN’s Anthony Slater. Curry becomes eligible on Saturday and can sign for up to two years and $137 million. Curry is 38, but as you know, still incredibly impactful. The fact he remains the […] The post Warriors, Stephen Curry expected to start negotiating extension appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Michael Jordan likely won’t return to NBC Sports’ NBA coverage
In the event you actually realized Michael Jordan worked for NBC last season, well, you almost definitely won’t this season. Per Front Office Sports, Jordan is expected not to return to the network’s coverage this year. NBC was in its first season last year as part of the NBA’s new media rights deal, also involving […] The post Michael Jordan likely won’t return to NBC Sports’ NBA coverage appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Rumors: Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers, Bruce Brown, Heat, Jalen Duren, Nikola Jokic
The Jonathan Kuminga waiting game continues. But perhaps we’re finally getting somewhere. NBA insider Jake Fischer said during a Bleacher Report live stream that he continues to believe Kuminga’s decision will come down to the Lakers and Timberwolves. The Lakers may have a couple things working in their favor. Fischer believes Kuminga prefers Los Angeles, […] The post NBA Rumors: Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers, Bruce Brown, Heat, Jalen Duren, Nikola Jokic appeared first on Hoops Wire .
What’s holding up James Harden’s new Cavs contract?
James Harden has agreed to return to the Cavaliers on a three-year deal. All that needs to happen now is for it to become official. So, what’s the holdup? Well, as Hoops Rumors explained, the Cavs will now have to navigate the first-apron hard cap after the trade for Peyton Watson. One way to do […] The post What’s holding up James Harden’s new Cavs contract? appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pelicans expected to make another move to fit in Bennedict Mathurin
The Pelicans have reportedly agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with Bennedict Mathurin. Now they just need to create a roster spot and a little more room below the luxury tax. That’s exactly the plan, according to NBA insider Shamit Dua of Intheno.net. Mathurin, 24, is departing the Clippers after being acquired from the […] The post Pelicans expected to make another move to fit in Bennedict Mathurin appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bennedict Mathurin leaving Clippers for Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin’s stay with the Clippers appears to be short-lived. Per ESPN, Mathurin has left LA to sign a two-year, $16 million deal with the Pelicans. It’s a nice pickup for New Orleans and a tough loss for the Clippers, who basically are losing Mathurin to hang onto Bradley Beal in what has become a […] The post Bennedict Mathurin leaving Clippers for Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs still ‘working through’ Cam Whitmore situation, trade remains possibility
Cam Whitmore remains a member of the Cavaliers. How much longer that remains the case is still being sorted out. Spencer Davies of Cavs Roundtable said on the latest episode of Courtside with Cavs that he reached out regarding Whitmore’s status and was told the organization is “working through it.” That would seem to reinforce […] The post Cavs still ‘working through’ Cam Whitmore situation, trade remains possibility appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Warriors
Nets Nets coach Jordi Fernández isn’t merely hoping Michael Porter Jr. becomes an All-Star. He sounds like he’s expecting it. “I believe that this year he’s going to come in with the purpose of the team being way more competitive, winning many, many games,” Fernández said, via Sameer Kumar of NBA on SI. “In my […] The post NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Adam Silver could potentially step into Lakers’ Buss family dispute
The Lakers’ ownership drama may soon require a little help from the commissioner. NBA commissioner Adam Silver could become involved in the increasingly messy dispute between Jeanie Buss and her siblings over the Buss family’s remaining ownership stake in the franchise, according to Tom Friend of Sports Business Journal. “The Lakers’ situation isn’t as clear […] The post Adam Silver could potentially step into Lakers’ Buss family dispute appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings reportedly take look at Ben Simmons amid NBA comeback
The Kings apparently aren’t finished shopping for veteran guards, and this one comes with a considerably bigger name. Sacramento general manager Scott Perry is in Florida to watch free agent Ben Simmons work out, according to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140. Dave cautioned that Simmons could be working out for multiple teams and that […] The post Kings reportedly take look at Ben Simmons amid NBA comeback appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Thunder, Nikola Topic, Bulls
Pistons The Pistons won 60 games last season, so naturally we’ve reached the point where people are deciding which players Detroit should refuse to trade under any circumstances. Ethan Pitts of NBA on SI offered three: Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson and rookie Ebuka Okorie. Cunningham is the obvious one. He earned first-team All-NBA honors last […] The post NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Thunder, Nikola Topic, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA trade idea sends Jimmy Butler to Hawks, Jonathan Kuminga to Bucks
If you’re going to fire up the NBA trade machine in late August, you might as well make it complicated. A new hypothetical from Rohan Roman of NBA on SI certainly qualifies. The proposal involves three teams, Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga, Myles Turner and enough moving parts to require a flow chart. The basic idea: […] The post NBA trade idea sends Jimmy Butler to Hawks, Jonathan Kuminga to Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jonathan Kuminga decision reportedly coming soon, Lakers said to be preference
The Jonathan Kuminga waiting game may finally be nearing the finish line. And if NBA insider Jake Fischer’s read on the situation is correct, the Lakers may still have the inside track. Fischer said during an appearance on Bleacher Report that he continues to hear Kuminga’s decision is down to Los Angeles and the Minnesota […] The post Jonathan Kuminga decision reportedly coming soon, Lakers said to be preference appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings stretch DeMar DeRozan’s salary to drop below luxury tax line
DeMar DeRozan is gone. His salary isn’t quite as gone. The Kings will use the stretch provision on the remaining $10 million guaranteed portion of DeRozan’s contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. That means Sacramento will carry a $3.33 million cap hit in each of the next three seasons, rather than taking the entire […] The post Kings stretch DeMar DeRozan’s salary to drop below luxury tax line appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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