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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 .
Knicks reportedly exploring Pacome Dadiet trade
The Knicks are trying to defend a championship and stay below the second tax apron. Pacome Dadiet could get caught between those priorities. New York is actively exploring trade talks involving the 21-year-old forward, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, as relayed by Heavy. The discussions come as the Knicks weigh how to finish their […] The post Knicks reportedly exploring Pacome Dadiet trade appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers sign two, waive another
The Clippers have added a pair of experienced players as they continue working through their preseason roster. Los Angeles signed wing Miye Oni and big man Nathan Mensah to Exhibit 10 contracts and waived guard Fletcher Loyer, the team announced Thursday. Both additions appear headed toward the San Diego Clippers. If waived, Oni and Mensah […] The post Clippers sign two, waive another appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Moves: Jazz waive two; Nets, Hawks trim rosters
The Jazz have waived forwards Taylor Funk and Chance Moore, the team announced, as another round of preseason cuts points players toward the G League. Both were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Salt Lake City Stars. Those deals can provide a bonus if a player is waived and then spends […] The post NBA Moves: Jazz waive two; Nets, Hawks trim rosters appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Rockets sign G League standout
The Rockets are bringing back a familiar face from their G League program. Houston signed forward Cameron Matthews to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Varun Shankar of the Houston Chronicle. The former Mississippi State forward spent his first professional season with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, averaging 12.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists […] The post Rockets sign G League standout appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Hornets make multiple roster moves
The Hornets have added guard Latrell Wrightsell and waived DaJuan Gordon as they continue sorting through the final spots on their preseason roster, the team announced. That followed another quick exchange earlier Thursday, when Charlotte waived Wyatt Fricks and signed Gordon. Wrightsell went undrafted out of Alabama this year after averaging 13.2 points and 3.1 […] The post Hornets make multiple roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Blazers make roster move
Caleb Houstan’s next opportunity will come with the Trail Blazers, though the plan is for him to land with their G League affiliate. Portland is signing the veteran forward to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Houstan is expected to eventually join the Rip City Remix. The Blazers have three […] The post Blazers make roster move appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings reward Leaky Black with two-way deal
Leaky Black came to Kings camp looking for a job. Three preseason appearances helped him secure one. Sacramento converted the forward’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal Thursday, the team announced, via Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Kings had an opening, so no corresponding move was required. Black joins Adam Flagler and […] The post Kings reward Leaky Black with two-way deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Knicks, James Wiseman, Nuggets, Julian Strawther, Lakers
Knicks James Wiseman’s path to a roster spot just got considerably clearer. The Knicks plan to waive Tony Bradley, Ochai Agbaji and injured center Drew Eubanks, according to ESPN. That leaves Wiseman as the remaining center from the three-man camp competition for a job behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Andre Drummond. SNY’s Ian Begley reported Thursday […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, James Wiseman, Nuggets, Julian Strawther, Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks waiving Drew Eubanks, Tony Bradley, Ochai Agbaji
The Knicks’ roster decisions are coming into focus, and James Wiseman appears to be the beneficiary. New York plans to waive Tony Bradley and Ochai Agbaji along with injured center Drew Eubanks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The moves would leave Wiseman as the remaining candidate from the three-man competition for a backup center job. […] The post Knicks waiving Drew Eubanks, Tony Bradley, Ochai Agbaji appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Lakers, Bronny James, Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis, Bulls
Lakers JJ Redick likes some of what he’s seen from Bronny James in practice. The preseason games have been another matter. “I don’t think he’s played well in the four preseason games, but he’s had good practices,” Redick said Wednesday, via Andrew Wright of Yardbarker. “Some of it is just rhythm, some of it is […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Bronny James, Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Insider: Playoffs not in the cards for Warriors, Mavericks
The Western Conference has been the NBA’s stronger half for what seems like forever. But that may be changing, and a couple of familiar franchises could find themselves on the outside looking in. Yes, that includes Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. And Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks aren’t exactly getting a glowing […] The post NBA Insider: Playoffs not in the cards for Warriors, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers make pair of roster moves
The Lakers have added two players as they work through the final days of preseason, bringing in guard Jahmir Young and forward Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones on Exhibit 10 contracts. Dan Woike of The Athletic reported Young’s signing following the release of Cole Swider. ESPN’s Olgun Uluc reported the addition of Tait-Jones. Young, 26, gives Los Angeles […] The post Lakers make pair of roster moves appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jarrett Allen hears the trade rumors. The Cavs still have plenty of reasons to keep him
Jarrett Allen seems to spend part of every summer in trade rumors. Then the season arrives, and he goes back to doing things the Cavaliers appreciate. Protecting the rim. Finishing around the basket. Playing hard without needing the offense built around him. Being the kind of teammate people like having around. Allen hears the speculation. […] The post Jarrett Allen hears the trade rumors. The Cavs still have plenty of reasons to keep him appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs make roster move, waive Jaxson Robinson
Jaxson Robinson’s latest stay on the Cavaliers’ roster was a short one. His connection with the organization could continue in the G League. Cleveland waived the 6-foot-7 wing after signing him to a training camp contract earlier in the week, according to Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. Robinson spent much of last season […] The post Cavs make roster move, waive Jaxson Robinson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Cavs have gone all-in, and now comes the hard part
The Cavaliers have made their intentions fairly obvious. They’re trying to win an NBA championship, and they’re trying to do it now. That approach hasn’t come cheaply. In fact, ESPN’s Zach Kram ranks the Cavs second among all 30 NBA teams when it comes to urgency to win immediately, trailing only the Suns. Now, the […] The post Cavs have gone all-in, and now comes the hard part appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Lakers, Bucks, Grizzlies exploring trades ahead of roster deadline
NBA rosters must be set Monday, which means this weekend should bring plenty of cuts and perhaps a few smaller trades. So, you guessed it, the annual squeeze is underway. And the Lakers, Bucks and Grizzlies are exploring deals to sort out their final roster spots, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and […] The post Lakers, Bucks, Grizzlies exploring trades ahead of roster deadline appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Heat, Bam Adebayo, Hawks
Cavaliers Peyton Watson’s first preseason with the Cavs offered a little of what they wanted and a little of what they’ll need to work through. The shooting wasn’t especially encouraging. Watson went 8-of-22 from the field and 2-of-12 from beyond the arc across the Cavs’ three exhibitions. That’s a small sample, but it certainly wasn’t […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Heat, Bam Adebayo, Hawks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Michael Porter Jr. says opposing fans take over Nets’ home games
Michael Porter Jr. would like a little more home-court advantage in Brooklyn. Some nights, he says, the Nets aren’t getting much of one. Porter pointed to a recent preseason matchup with Philadelphia as an example of visiting fans making themselves comfortable in the Nets’ building. “We just played a preseason game the other night against […] The post Michael Porter Jr. says opposing fans take over Nets’ home games appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Blazers turn to Travis Demers for TV job after Braiden Bell firing
The Trail Blazers have found someone to call their games. Whether they’ve found a permanent answer is another question. Travis Demers will take over television play-by-play duties on a trial basis to begin the season, according to Joe Freeman of The Oregonian/OregonLive. He’ll work alongside analyst Lamar Hurd and courtside reporter Brooke Olzendam. Demers has […] The post Blazers turn to Travis Demers for TV job after Braiden Bell firing appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Raptors release Trey Jemison, open two-way spot
Trey Jemison’s stay with the Raptors ended before he had much opportunity to make an impression. Toronto waived the two-way center Wednesday, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Jemison signed in early August but made just one preseason appearance and suffered a hand injury during training camp, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet. The move leaves […] The post Raptors release Trey Jemison, open two-way spot appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBPA’s David Kelly says second apron has ‘gone too far’
The NBA sees the second tax apron as a way to give more teams a chance. The players’ union sees a system that makes keeping a good team together unnecessarily difficult. NBPA executive director David Kelly wants changes, whether that means easing the restrictions or eliminating the second apron altogether. “If we have a system […] The post NBPA’s David Kelly says second apron has ‘gone too far’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Clippers waive Cam Christie ahead of salary guarantee deadline
Cam Christie’s next season with the Clippers was about to become considerably more expensive. Los Angeles decided to move on instead. The Clippers announced Wednesday that they have waived the third-year guard, one day before his $2.3 million salary would have become fully guaranteed. Christie and the team had twice agreed this offseason to push […] The post Clippers waive Cam Christie ahead of salary guarantee deadline appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Kings’ Doug Christie on sitting Ben Simmons: ‘There’s a bigger picture here’
Ben Simmons’ home debut with the Kings will have to wait. Doug Christie is more concerned with keeping him available once the games count. Simmons sat out Tuesday’s 110-98 preseason loss to Portland after making his Sacramento debut Saturday against Golden State. Christie said the decision was part of managing the veteran’s workload. “Would you […] The post Kings’ Doug Christie on sitting Ben Simmons: ‘There’s a bigger picture here’ appeared first on Hoops Wire .
NBA teams under most pressure to win now ranked, with some surprises
The Suns haven’t exactly established themselves as an NBA championship favorite. But when it comes to urgency, nobody has more riding on the immediate future. That’s the conclusion from ESPN’s Zach Kram, who ranked all 30 NBA teams according to their need to win now versus their ability to build for later. And some of […] The post NBA teams under most pressure to win now ranked, with some surprises appeared first on Hoops Wire .
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