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NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Pistons
Cavaliers The Cavaliers are monitoring Sam Merrill’s right elbow ahead of their opener against the Sixers, while Nae’Qwan Tomlin will be out considerably longer. Merrill participated in part of Monday’s practice because of elbow soreness, as relayed by Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. Kenny Atkinson hadn’t determined his availability when speaking with reporters afterward. Tomlin’s situation […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Sam Merrill, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wi...
Cavs pick up fourth-year option on Jaylon Tyson
The Cavaliers have exercised Jaylon Tyson’s fourth-year team option, keeping the guard under contract through the 2027-28 season, president of basketball operations Koby Altman announced Tuesday. The decision follows a breakout second season in which Tyson became a regular starter and one of the NBA’s most accurate three-point shooters. He averaged 13.2 points, 5.1 rebounds […] The post Cavs pick up fourth-year option on Jaylon Tyson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs’ Nae’Qwan Tomlin sidelined with back injury
The Cavaliers will begin the season without Nae’Qwan Tomlin, who has been diagnosed with a lower back stress reaction, the team announced. An MRI at Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine confirmed the injury. Tomlin will be reevaluated in approximately three to four weeks, with no timetable established for his return to basketball activities. The forward missed […] The post Cavs’ Nae’Qwan Tomlin sidelined with back injury appeared first on Hoops Wire .
LeBron James, Sixers enter new season with plenty to prove
The Sixers have LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey. They also have a season opener against the defending NBA champion Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. That’s a pretty good way to find out where things stand. On paper, Philadelphia has enough star power to compete with anybody in the […] The post LeBron James, Sixers enter new season with plenty to prove appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Magic, Anthony Black, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Mavericks
Magic Anthony Black will enter the season without an extension, leaving the Magic with a contract decision that could get more expensive if he takes another step. Orlando and Black did not reach an agreement before Monday’s deadline. The fourth-year guard is now headed toward restricted free agency next summer after averaging 15.0 points, 3.8 […] The post NBA Notes: Magic, Anthony Black, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Spurs, Tobias Harris, Hornets
Sixers The Sixers have picked up VJ Edgecombe’s third-year option, securing another season of the young guard’s rookie contract after an impressive debut. The decision guarantees Edgecombe’s $12.2 million salary for 2027-28, the team announced. He’ll earn $11.7 million this season. There wasn’t much suspense here. Edgecombe averaged 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Spurs, Tobias Harris, Hornets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Suns claim Drew Timme, give him two-way deal
The Suns have added another big man, claiming Drew Timme off waivers and converting his training camp contract to a two-way deal. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype first reported the claim, with John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 confirming the conversion. Timme fills the final opening in a two-way group Phoenix reshaped Monday. The Suns waived […] The post Suns claim Drew Timme, give him two-way deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hornets, Brandon Miller agree to five-year contract extension
The Hornets are making a major commitment to Brandon Miller, agreeing to a five-year, $209 million rookie-scale extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Miller’s agents, AJ Vaynerchuk and Joey Middleton, confirmed the agreement, which came roughly an hour before Monday’s deadline. The deal reinforces Miller’s place at the center of Charlotte’s plans after the team […] The post Hornets, Brandon Miller agree to five-year contract extension appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. to reach roster limit
The Bucks have waived Kevin Porter Jr., according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, choosing to release one of last season’s most productive guards to reach the regular-season roster limit. Milwaukee entered Monday with 16 players on guaranteed standard contracts and needed to move one. Caris LeVert and Jericho Sims had also surfaced as possible departures, but […] The post Bucks waive Kevin Porter Jr. to reach roster limit appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Rockets make multiple roster moves
The Rockets are keeping Oscar Tshiebwe and Julian Phillips, converting both players’ training camp contracts to two-way deals, the team announced. Houston also waived guard Sean Pedulla to create room for both conversions. Tshiebwe and Phillips join Quadir Copeland in the team’s three two-way spots, with 14 players remaining on standard contracts. The moves settle […] The post Rockets make multiple roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Grizzlies to waive Walter Clayton Jr., Micah Peavy after trade talks
The Grizzlies are waiving Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, bringing their standard roster to the 15-player limit. The decision follows efforts to trade Clayton before Monday’s roster deadline. Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported earlier in the day that the Kings had emerged as a […] The post Grizzlies to waive Walter Clayton Jr., Micah Peavy after trade talks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers to waive Dalton Knecht after exploring trades
The Lakers are waiving Dalton Knecht, ending the former first-round pick’s stint with the team after two seasons, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move will bring Los Angeles to the 15-man standard roster limit. The Lakers entered Monday with 16 players on guaranteed contracts and had been exploring trades before deciding to release the […] The post Lakers to waive Dalton Knecht after exploring trades appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Bulls, Nic Claxton, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Knicks
Bulls The Bulls will have to wait a little longer for Nic Claxton’s debut. Claxton is progressing from the hamstring injury that sidelined him throughout the preseason, but coach Tiago Splitter said Monday that the center will likely miss about two more weeks, according to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. Splitter stressed that the timeline […] The post NBA Notes: Bulls, Nic Claxton, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Warriors’ Stephen Curry will play in opener after injury scare
The Warriors will have Stephen Curry for Wednesday’s season opener against the Lakers after an injury scare interrupted his practice Sunday. Curry completed a full practice Monday, and coach Steve Kerr told reporters he will play in Los Angeles, via Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. That’s welcome news for a team already preparing […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry will play in opener after injury scare appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings make roster move
The Kings have waived guard Adam Flagler, opening a two-way roster spot ahead of the regular season, the team announced, via James Ham. Flagler signed with Sacramento in July but saw little action during the preseason, appearing in two games and averaging 4.6 minutes. Jonathan Mogbo and Leaky Black hold the Kings’ other two-way contracts, […] The post Kings make roster move appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Suns keeping Duop Reath on two-way deal
The Suns are converting center Duop Reath’s training camp contract to a two-way deal, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The move follows Monday’s releases of Koby Brea and CJ Huntley, which opened two two-way spots. Reath will fill one alongside guard Pat Spencer, leaving Phoenix with another opening. John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 […] The post Suns keeping Duop Reath on two-way deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Suns make roster move
The Suns have waived forward CJ Huntley, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, continuing to reshape their two-way roster ahead of the season. Phoenix is also planning to release shooting guard Koby Brea. Both players held two-way contracts, leaving Pat Spencer as the only remaining player on such a deal once the moves […] The post Suns make roster move appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs have plenty of star power, but little room for error
The Cavaliers have four former All-Stars in their starting lineup, an intriguing new addition on the wing and a roster that just reached the Eastern Conference finals. So what’s not to like? Well, there are a few things. And with the regular season about to begin, those questions are becoming more important. The Cavs enter […] The post Cavs have plenty of star power, but little room for error appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Suns to waive second-year guard
The Suns plan to waive Koby Brea, opening a two-way roster spot while they look for additional frontcourt help, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Duop Reath could fill that opening. The veteran center remains on an Exhibit 10 contract, and Phoenix has previously been linked to converting his deal to a two-way agreement. That […] The post Suns to waive second-year guard appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Grizzlies shopping Walter Clayton Jr.; Kings also ask about Kevin Porter Jr.
The Grizzlies are trying to trade Walter Clayton Jr. before Monday’s roster deadline, and the Kings have emerged as a possible landing spot. That’s according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, who report that Sacramento is considering adding a guard after Ben Simmons suffered a torn Achilles tendon Sunday. Clayton isn’t […] The post Grizzlies shopping Walter Clayton Jr.; Kings also ask about Kevin Porter Jr. appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Mavericks waive Dwight Powell after 12 seasons
The Mavericks have waived Dwight Powell, parting with their longest-tenured player to reach the regular-season roster limit, the team announced Monday. Powell spent 12 seasons in Dallas after arriving in a 2014 trade. He returned on a minimum-salary contract shortly before training camp, but the Mavericks ultimately chose to keep their younger options and release […] The post Mavericks waive Dwight Powell after 12 seasons appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Celtics, Paul George, Wizards
Cavaliers Jarrett Allen believes the Cavaliers can take another step by getting their best players more time on the court together. Entering his 10th NBA season, Allen pointed to the limited experience he, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and James Harden had as a group last season. In a Q&A with Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype, Allen […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jarrett Allen, Celtics, Paul George, Wizards appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Nuggets, Spencer Jones, Knicks
Sixers Joel Embiid doesn’t think the Sixers need anyone to take a back seat. He wants their stars doing what made them stars in the first place. “I’m against the concept of sacrificing,” Embiid said after Friday’s preseason finale, per Kris Rhim of ESPN. “I think the way I explained it was you do what […] The post NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Nuggets, Spencer Jones, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Mavericks
Warriors The Warriors got a scare Sunday when Stephen Curry slipped during an open-practice scrimmage and limped off the court. The initial assessment offered some relief. Curry was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. Steve Kerr said he expects Curry to be “fine,” and a team […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Thunder, Cason Wallace, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Magic
Thunder The Thunder have another starter locked into a long-term deal. Cason Wallace agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale extension Sunday, according to ESPN. The agreement comes ahead of Monday’s extension deadline and keeps another important piece alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. Wallace has already established himself defensively, earning second-team All-Defense […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Cason Wallace, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Magic...
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