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Kings waive Elfrid Payton, two others
The Kings have waived veteran guard Elfrid Payton, along with Tristen Newton and Viktor Lakhin, the team announced Saturday, via Sean Cunningham of NBC Sacramento. Payton signed a non-guaranteed camp deal in September and had been competing for a spot on the standard roster. The former No. 10 overall pick has played nine NBA seasons. […] The post Kings waive Elfrid Payton, two others appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bucks waive Pete Nance, two others
The Bucks have waived Pete Nance, Johni Broome and Jake Stephens, the team announced Saturday, but still have another roster decision to make before opening night. Nance is the most notable departure. He played 47 games for Milwaukee last season, averaging 5.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 15.7 minutes while shooting 42 percent from beyond […] The post Bucks waive Pete Nance, two others appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jazz sign veteran center Tony Bradley
Tony Bradley is returning to the team where his NBA career began. The Jazz claimed the veteran center off waivers following his release by the Knicks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, via NBC Sports. Bradley spent his first three NBA seasons with the Jazz after arriving in a draft-night trade in 2017. The Lakers selected […] The post Jazz sign veteran center Tony Bradley appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks waive Bruce Brown, keeping James Wiseman
The Knicks wanted to keep Bruce Brown. They’re keeping James Wiseman instead, with the payroll leaving little room for both. New York announced Saturday that it waived Brown, putting Wiseman on track to claim the team’s 14th roster spot and serve as the third center behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond. The Knicks had space […] The post Knicks waive Bruce Brown, keeping James Wiseman appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hornets waive two guards
The Hornets have waived Jarkel Joiner and Latrell Wrightsell, the team announced Saturday, bringing their roster within the regular-season limit. Charlotte now has 15 players on guaranteed standard contracts and three on two-way deals. No further cuts are required before Monday’s deadline. Joiner and Wrightsell are expected to continue with the Greensboro Swarm. Both signed […] The post Hornets waive two guards appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hawks waive two players
The Hawks have waived forward Cameron Corhen and guard Kobe Johnson, the team announced Saturday, leaving their expected regular-season roster in place. Atlanta is carrying 15 players on standard contracts and three on two-way deals. Fourteen of the standard salaries are guaranteed, with Mouhamed Gueye holding the lone non-guaranteed contract. Corhen and Johnson were the […] The post Hawks waive two players appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Thunder waive four, bring roster to 17
The Thunder have waived Buddy Boeheim, Nate Johnson, Lamar Wilkerson and Christoph Tilly, the team announced Saturday, bringing their roster down to 17 players. All four were on Exhibit 10 contracts and can earn bonuses of up to $91,000 by spending at least 60 days with the Oklahoma City Blue. Boeheim’s stay lasted just hours. […] The post Thunder waive four, bring roster to 17 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Blazers waive former lottery pick Jeremy Sochan
The Trail Blazers have waived Jeremy Sochan, leaving the former lottery pick looking for another opportunity just before the regular season. The team announced the move Saturday. Sochan was on a non-guaranteed camp contract and will become an unrestricted free agent Monday if he goes unclaimed. The decision leaves the Blazers with 14 players on […] The post Blazers waive former lottery pick Jeremy Sochan appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jazz make multiple roster moves
The Jazz have given Harrison Ingram a two-way contract and waived center Jonas Aidoo and guard Tamar Bates, bringing their roster into position for the regular season. The team announced the cuts Saturday. Ingram’s conversion from an Exhibit 10 deal was reported by Keith Smith of Spotrac. Bates had occupied a two-way spot, creating the […] The post Jazz make multiple roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers waive two, keep working on Dalton Knecht trade
The Lakers have waived Rafael Castro and Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones, but they still need another move before their roster is ready for opening night. Law Murray of The Athletic reported Saturday’s cuts. Both players are expected to join the Coachella Valley Lakers in the G League. The bigger question remains Dalton Knecht. The Lakers have more than […] The post Lakers waive two, keep working on Dalton Knecht trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Grizzlies make roster move, more to come
The Grizzlies have waived forward Zach Cleveland, but their more difficult roster decisions are still ahead. Memphis announced the move Saturday, leaving 17 players on standard contracts and three on two-way deals. The Grizzlies must clear two more standard spots before the regular season. Those decisions will likely involve trading or waiving players with guaranteed […] The post Grizzlies make roster move, more to come appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pacers waive three, including James Johnson
The Pacers have waived veteran forward James Johnson and big men Keba Keita and Rienk Mast, the team announced Saturday, leaving their expected opening-night roster in place. Indiana has 14 players on standard contracts and three on two-way deals. The team doesn’t have enough room below its first-apron hard cap to carry a 15th standard […] The post Pacers waive three, including James Johnson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Suns waive veteran Haywood Highsmith
The Suns have waived Haywood Highsmith and plan to keep Jamaree Bouyea, leaving one standard roster spot open to begin the season. John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 reported the decision Saturday, confirming that Bouyea will remain as the team’s 14th man on a non-guaranteed contract. Highsmith re-signed with the Suns in August after finishing […] The post Suns waive veteran Haywood Highsmith appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sixers waive four players
The Sixers have waived Dillon Jones, Cris Carroll, Jameer Nelson Jr. and Taye Fields, bringing their roster down to the group expected to open the regular season. The moves were reported by Matt Murphy. All four players were on non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts and are likely headed to the Delaware Blue Coats. Philadelphia’s payroll left […] The post Sixers waive four players appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Heat cut four players
The Heat trimmed their roster Saturday, waiving Ezra Ausar, Kylor Kelley, Gabe Madsen and Bez Mbeng, the team announced. All four were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Each can earn a bonus of up to $91,000 by spending at least 60 days with Miami’s G League affiliate. […] The post Heat cut four players appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Sixers give Tacko Fall two-way deal to help depleted frontcourt
The Sixers are keeping Tacko Fall, giving the 7-foot-6 center another NBA opportunity and themselves some needed frontcourt depth. The team announced Saturday that it converted Fall’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal. He fills the final opening alongside Caleb Love and Rayan Rupert. Fall, 30, missed the preseason with a strained hip, but […] The post Sixers give Tacko Fall two-way deal to help depleted frontcourt appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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 .
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