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Pacific Notes: D. Green, Simmons, I. Jackson, Z. Williams
Draymond Green says the trust he has developed in coach Steve Kerr is helping him accept changes to his role in the Warriors’ offense, Luca Evans of The San Francisco Chronicle writes in a subscriber-only story. Green will see less time trailing plays and directing teammates from the top of the key and will be […]
Spurs Notes: Three-Guard Lineup, Fox, K. Johnson, Harris
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson confirmed on Friday that he will use a three-guard lineup for the season opener, with De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper on the court alongside Devin Vassell and Victor Wembanyama, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN. Johnson’s announcement follows months of speculation that Harper is ready for a starting […]
Checking In On Roster Situations Around The NBA
As expected, the majority of the NBA teams made their roster cuts on Saturday and didn’t wait until Monday’s deadline to set their regular season rosters. Completing those moves on Saturday will ensure the players on non-guaranteed contracts clear waivers on Monday, before the regular season begins. If a team had waited until Monday to […]
Bulls Notes: Giddey, Claxton, Collins, Wilson, Miller
Josh Giddey hasn’t relied much on the lob pass throughout his career, but he insists that it’s mostly because of the big men he’s been teamed up with, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. That will change this season with the Bulls, who drafted Caleb Wilson as the leader of a group of high-flyers […]
Celtics Convert Devin Carter To Two-Way Contract
7:00 pm: Carter’s conversion to a two-way contract is official, per NBA.com’s transaction log. 8:48 am: Former lottery pick Devin Carter is having his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal by the Celtics, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Carter, 24, was the 13th overall pick in the 2024 draft, […]
Heat Notes: Antetokounmpo, Conwell, Wiggins, Portis
Giannis Antetokounmpo is still the new star in town, but his fit with the Heat is feeling more natural as the regular season approaches, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Antetokounmpo didn’t play in Friday’s preseason finale, but he turned in another dominant performance Wednesday against Brooklyn, finishing with 20 […]
Jazz Claim Tony Bradley Off Waivers
6:38 pm: Utah has confirmed its waiver claim on Bradley (Twitter link). 4:11 pm: The Jazz have claimed veteran center Tony Bradley off the waiver wire, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Bradley was cut by the Knicks on Thursday. He was one of five veterans on Exhibit 9 contracts competing for a […]
Rockets Cut Three Camp Invitees
The Rockets have waived wing Bryce Harris, forward Cameron Matthews, and guard Caleb McConnell, per NBA.com’s official transaction log. All three players were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to end up with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Houston’s G League affiliate. They’ll be eligible for bonuses worth up to $91K if they spend […]
Cavs, Nuggets, Pistons Waive Exhibit 10 Players
The Cavaliers, Nuggets, and Pistons have all waived the players who had been on Exhibit 10 contracts, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Since each of those players was cut on Saturday, they’ll clear waivers on Monday, before the regular season begins, meaning Cleveland, Denver, and Detroit won’t be on the hook for any dead money. […]
Noah Penda Has Partial Hamstring Tear, Could Miss ‘Significant Time’
Noah Penda is expected to miss “significant time” after suffering a partially torn right hamstring during the Magic’s preseason finale against Miami on Friday, sources tell Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). No recovery timetable has been set, and Penda’s return will depend on his response to treatment. The 21-year-old small forward also […]
Warriors Waive Dalen Terry, Two Others
October 17: The Warriors have officially waived Terry, along with camp invitees Tyler Burton and Alex Toohey, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link). October 16: The Warriors plan to waive Dalen Terry, league sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (Twitter link). Terry has been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract with […]
Celtics Waive Four Camp Invitees
The Celtics have finalized a series of cuts, placing Hayden Gray, Milos Uzan, Gabe McGlothan, and Tucker DeVries on waivers, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. All four players were in training camp with Boston on Exhibit 10 contracts. The Celtics’ other camp invitee, Devin Carter, is having his Exhibit 10 deal converted to a two-way […]
Pelicans Waive Kobe Bufkin, Jalon Moore
The Pelicans announced that Kobe Bufkin and Jalon Moore have been placed on waivers, bringing the team down to the regular season roster limit. Selected by Atlanta with the 15th pick in the 2023 draft, Bufkin was hoping to revive his career with New Orleans. After two years with the Hawks, the 6’4″ guard appeared […]
And-Ones: Knox, Star Situations, Hagan, EuroLeague
Former NBA forward Kevin Knox could be headed overseas for the first time in his career, according to Alex Molina of Eurohoops, who reports that the Spanish club Unicaja Malaga is discussing a contract with the 27-year-old’s camp. Knox was waived by the Magic on Friday night after spending training camp and the preseason with […]
Mavericks Cut Seth Lundy, John Poulakidas
The Mavericks have made a pair of cuts, announcing in a press release that guards Seth Lundy and John Poulakidas have been waived. Lundy was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract while Poulakidas held one of Dallas’ three two-way deals. Lundy, the 46th overall pick in the 2023 draft, was on two-way deals with the […]
Wolves Waive Five Players, Open Up Two-Way Slot
The Timberwolves have released five players to trim their roster down to the regular season limit, the team announced in a press release. The list includes third-year power forward Enrique Freeman, who held a two-way contract. Minnesota plans to keep the two-way slot open to see which players become available in the next few days, […]
Kings Waive Viktor Lakhin, Tristen Newton, Elfrid Payton
The Kings have waived training camp invitees Viktor Lakhin, Tristen Newton and Elfrid Payton, the team announced today (Twitter link via Sean Cunningham of NBC Sacramento). Payton, a nine-year veteran who was selected 10th overall in the 2014 draft, is the most well-known player among the group for NBA fans. He signed his Exhibit 9 […]
Bucks Waive Pete Nance, Johni Broome, Jake Stephens
The Bucks have requested waivers on forward Pete Nance, forward/center Johni Broome, and center Jake Stephens, the team announced today (via Twitter). While Broome and Stephens had been on Exhibit 10 contracts and were always considered likely to be cut before the season, Nance’s release is more noteworthy. His salary was non-guaranteed as well, but […]
Knicks Place Bruce Brown On Waivers
After exploring avenues to keep him on their roster entering the regular season, the Knicks have decided to waive veteran swingman Bruce Brown, officially announcing the transaction on social media (Twitter link). One of five veterans in camp with the Knicks on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract, Brown survived the first round of cuts on […]
Mavericks Exercise Third-Year Option On Cooper Flagg
The Mavericks have exercised their rookie scale team option on Cooper Flagg for the 2027/28 season, the team announced today in a press release. The move locks in Flagg’s $15.2MM salary for ’27/28. He’ll earn about $14.5MM this season and the Mavs will have to exercise his $19.2MM option for ’28/29 a year from now. […]
Hornets Waive Jarkel Joiner, Latrell Wrightsell
The Hornets have moved to within the regular season roster limit by waiving guards Jarkel Joiner and Latrell Wrightsell, the team announced today (via Twitter). A 6’1″ point guard who went undrafted out of NC State in 2023, Joiner signed non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts with Atlanta in 2023 and 2024 and with Toronto in 2025 […]
Dundon: ‘Priority’ Is To Keep Trail Blazers In Portland
The Trail Blazers are currently negotiating with local government officials for a new lease to renovate the Moda Center, with the deadline set for December 31. The threat of relocation has loomed large over those discussions, writes Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, but new owner Tom Dundon claims he’s focused on keeping the team where […]
Clippers Cut Blake Wesley, Three Others
Ahead of the regular season, the Clippers have waived four players, announcing on Saturday (via Twitter) that guard Blake Wesley, center Nathan Mensah, and wings Miye Oni and Jahmyl Telfort have been cut. All four players have some NBA experience, though only Wesley and Telfort were in the league last season. Wesley, the 25th overall […]
Hawks Waive Cameron Corhen, Kobe Johnson
As expected, the Hawks have waived forward Cameron Corhen and guard Kobe Johnson, their two remaining camp invitees, the team announced today in a press release. Atlanta’s roster now appears ready for the start of the regular season. The team is carrying 15 players on standard contracts – 14 with guaranteed salaries and Mouhamed Gueye […]
Thunder Waive Four Training Camp Invitees
The Thunder have requested waivers on Buddy Boeheim, Nate Johnson, Lamar Wilkerson and Christoph Tilly, the team announced today. All four players were on Exhibit 10 training camp deals and are now eligible for bonuses worth up to $91K if they spent at least 60 days with the Thunder’s G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City […]
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