NBA rumors

According to Tim Bontemps, Anthony Gill agreed to a new contract with the Washington Wizards.

The Virginia product has spent the past four seasons with the Wizards.

Last year Gill averaged 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a one-year contract with Orlando Robinson, reports Adrian Wojnarowski.

The big man performed well at the Las Vegas Summer League averaging over 14 points and 9 rebounds in 23 minutes per game for the Houston Rockets.

Robinson comes from a two-year stint with the Miami Heat.

The New York Knicks have reached an agreement with coach Tom Thibodeau on a contract extension that will keep him in the Big Apple until the end of the 2027/28 season.

The news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.

After finishing second in the East last regular season and reaching the second consecutive Conference semifinals in the playoffs, the Knicks strengthened the roster with the arrival of Mikal Bridges, the new deal of OG Anunoby and the extensions of Jalen Brunson and now coach Thibodeau.

At least one big man is probably missing, but the Knicks have everything in place to remain at the top of the Eastern Conference next season.

Andrew Nembhard has reached an agreement with the Indiana Pacers for a three-year contract extension at $59 million.

Nembhard, who is playing with the Canadian national team at the Paris Olympics, averaged 14.9 points and 5.5 assists on 56% shooting in the Pacers’ run to the conference finals.

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard has agreed on a three-year, $59 million contract extension, Todd Ramasar and Jaafar Choufani of @LifeSportsAgncy tell ESPN. Deal is maximum allowable over that term for one of the breakout players of the 2024 NBA playoffs. pic.twitter.com/N4dKUEX4YN

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 24, 2024

Reggie Jackson has agreed to a buyout with the Charlotte Hornets, and will join the Philadelphia 76ers once he clears waivers.

The news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.

The 34-year-old point guard comes from a season and a half with the Denver Nuggets (2023 NBA champion).

Jackson ended the last regular season with 10.1 points and 3.7 assists in 22 minutes per game.

At the 76ers he will strengthen a backcourt that for now can count on Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry, Eric Gordon and rookie Jared McCain.

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. to a two-way contract.

Dowtin averaged 17.1 points and 5.7 assists in NBA Summer League for the 76ers this season after playing 12 games for Philadelphia in 2023-24.

The Philadelphia 76ers are signing guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Dowtin averaged 17.1 points and 5.7 assists across NBA Summer League for 76ers this season after playing 12 games for Philadelphia in 2023-24.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 22, 2024

The Boston Celtics have reached an agreement with Sam Hauser on a four-year, $45 million extension.

The news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.

The sharpshooter, who will earn about 2 million next season, in 2023/24 produced 9 points in 22 minutes shooting 42 percent from three on nearly 6 attempts per game.

This is the third extension signed by the defending champions, following those of White (125 million in 4 years) and Tatum (315 in 5).

In 2025/26 the Celtics will have a payroll of about 225 million, plus another 210 expected in Luxury Tax. The total – 435- should be enough to take away from the 2024-25 Suns the title of most expensive team in NBA history.

In addition, by exceeding the Second Apron again (set around 208 million), the Celtics will not be able to trade the 2032 and 2033 first-round picks.

The plan of the Front Office is clear, barring marginal changes this will be the group for the next few years.

The impact of the Sam Hauser extension in 2025-26. pic.twitter.com/RjjUf8WvHn

— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 21, 2024

Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers has agreed to a five-year contract extension for $224 million, which could rise to $269, as reported by ESPN.

Cavaliers had a productive summer, also signing Kenny Atkinson as new coach and Donovan Mitchell to a three-year extension at $150.3 million.

Clippers and Jazz have agreed to a trade involving Russell Westbrook, who will join the Denver Nuggets after the Jazz release him and buy out the remainder of his contract.

In return, the Clippers will receive Kris Dunn from the Jazz on a three-year contract for $17 million. U ah will receive a trade pick in the second round of the 2030 draft, the rights to Balsa Koprivica and $4.3 million in cash.

Source: ESPN

The Orlando Magic strengthen the backcourt with the signing of Cory Joseph.

According to Michael Scotto, the Canadian playmaker will sign a two-year deal.

Joseph started the 2023/24 season with the Golden State Warriors before being traded to the Indiana Pacers, who released him soon after.

The 32-year-old point guard had been likened to Olimpia Milano by some media in recent days.

The Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz are negotiating a trade for Lauri Markkanen, with a deal expected by August 6. The Warriors have offered Moses Moody and several draft picks, but the Jazz also want Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski. Both sides are leveraging the deadline to negotiate a fair compromise. The Warriors aim to strengthen their team without losing too much young talent, while the Jazz seek future assets and potential.

Fonte: CBS Sports

A docuseries on Netflix starring some of the NBA’s superstars would be coming soon: among the main protagonists of this production would be LeBron James and Anthony Edwards, the latter considered a very interesting personality from a filmmaking perspective, according to Shams Charania and also reported by Bleacher Report. Behind the production of this docuseries would be James’ SpringHill Company, former President Barack Obama’s Higher Ground Productions and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions.

The footage would be filmed over the course of the 2023-2024 season and would include both on-court and off-court footage, showcasing the everyday off-court moments of the NBA superstars. In addition to the two players mentioned above, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler and Domantas Sabonis would also be involved. Netflix has not announced a release date or name for the docuseries, which is likely to be presented in the fall.

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed Karlo Matkovic to a three-year, $4.9 million contract.

The Croatian centre, class of 2001, committed to the Las Vegas Summer League, started last season with Cedevita producing 14.8 points on average in the EuroCup with 6.4 rebounds. He then collected 10 appearances in the G League with 17.3 points and 7.9 rebounds with Birmingham.

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing 2022 second-round pick Karlo Matkovic to a three-year, $4.9 million contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The 6-foot-11 center out of Croatia reaches his rookie deal, adding frontcourt depth to Pelicans. pic.twitter.com/D2jj6LntC7

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 14, 2024

The Chicago Bulls appear to be moving towards a rebuild this offseason. The team traded veteran guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey and completed a sign-and-trade that brought DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings.

However, no deals were found for Zach LaVine or Nikola Vucevic, thus hampering the progress of the rebuild. In fact, there appears to be no market available for either player.

Negotiations for LaVine have come to nothing, and the salary space to absorb his contract has mostly run out. The market for Vucevic never really developed, with teams reluctant to take on the veteran centre’s contract.

Source: Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun Times

Keaton Wallace signed a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks.

The player, coming off a two-way with the Los Angeles Clippers, played for the G League team, Ontario Clippers, in the 2023-2024 season. He averaged 14.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game in 32.0 minutes of play.

Free agent guard Keaton Wallace has agreed on a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks, his agents Max Lipsett and Marcus Monk of @excelbasketball tell ESPN. Wallace has had G League stops with the Hawks and Clippers. pic.twitter.com/TkkzxiZG5r

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 13, 2024

The Detroit Pistons sign Luke Walton as lead assistant to JB Bickerstaff.

Walton, former Lakers and Kings, comes from two seasons as an assistant with the Cavs.

The Detroit Pistons are hiring Luke Walton as the lead assistant on new head coach JB Bickerstaff’s staff, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Walton spent the last two years as an assistant in Cleveland after five-plus seasons as head coach of Lakers and Kings. pic.twitter.com/QveIkMFsGk

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 13, 2024

KJ Martin renews with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $16 million deal.

+KJ Martin produced these numbers in the 2023-2024 season: 3.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. His Player Efficiency Rating (PER) is 9.9.

Martin, born 6 January 2001, was selected in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings with the 52nd overall pick and has previously played for the Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets.

Free agent forward KJ Martin has agreed on a two-year, $16 million deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, Aaron Mintz and Andrew Morrison of @caabasketball tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/mHOUEQJnAl

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 12, 2024

Josh Okogie has signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Phoenix Suns.

Last season he averaged 4.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16 minutes per game.

Free agent F Josh Okogie has agreed on a two-year, $16 million deal to stay with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Okogie’s agent, Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports, has been negotiating the new contract with Suns officials. pic.twitter.com/95Jifwr2m4

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 12, 2024

Free agent Kyle Lowry has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, as announced by ESPN. Lowry confirmed his return on Instagram.

Negotiations between the player’s agent and Daryl Morey intensified last week as Lowry considered different solutions.

Talks with Bartelstein and Daryl Morey ramped up in last week as Lowry considered several contenders. They landed on a deal today for Lowry to return to his hometown Sixers where he’ll shore up a veteran bench chasing a title around Embiid, Maxey and George.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 11, 2024

The Portland Trail Blazers sign Bryce McGowens to a two-way contract.

The news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.

The guard recently was released by the Charlotte Hornets after two seasons (5.2 points in 15 minutes per game).

Evan Mobley is about to get a max rookie scale extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to NBA insider Brian Windhorst on ESPN Cleveland.

Cade Cunningham, Scottie Barnes and Franz Wagner have already received max extensions with clauses that can increase up to 30% of the salary cap if they reach All-NBA this season.

Free agent Saddiq Bey has signed a three-year, $20 million contract with the Washington Wizards.

Bey, who is recovering from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, returns to his hometown to join a team that is rebuilding.

Last season with the Atlanta Hawks, Bey averaged 13.7 points and 6.5 rebounds in 63 games.

Bey — who is recovering from a torn ACL — averaged 13.7 points and 6.5 rebounds in 63 games for the Atlanta Hawks before the knee injury. At 25, Bey — a DC-area native — is a good long-term play for the rebuilding Wizards.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 11, 2024