Erik Spoelstra, coach of the Miami Heat, has agreed to an eight-year contract extension worth more than $120 million. ESPN reports.
Spoelstra – who has won two championships and reached the NBA Finals six times – is the second highest paid coach in the NBA on an annual basis, after Gregg Popovich with $19 million per season, but the length of the deal is an all-time record for the league.
The Washington Wizards have signed Hamidou Diallo to a 10-day contract, five years in the NBA.
Diallo spent his seasons with OKC and Detroit. This season, the guard averaged 18.6 points for the Wizards’ Capital City Go-Go G League team..
The Washington Wizards are signing five-year NBA veteran Hamidou Diallo to a 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Diallo spent five seasons with OKC and Detroit. The guard has averaged 18.6 points for Wizards’ Capital City Go-Go G League team this season. pic.twitter.com/6jyrGtNTey
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 9, 2024
The Sacramento Kings are not interested in including Keegan Murray in a potential deal for Pascal Siakam, as reported by Michael Grange of Sportsnet.
According to the report, the Kings withdrew from negotiations with the Raptors on Friday.
The Kings are assessing the trade value of Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter, and Davion Mitchell.
Nevertheless, a number of sources claim that the Warriors are reluctant to part with Kuminga, who they view as a future star who can win both now and down the road. Kuminga is one of the few players on the team who can help Golden State both now, as they support Steph Curry, and down the road, should that time come.
According to sources who spoke to Yahoo! Sports’ Jake Fischer, the Washington Wizards are willing to trade their experienced players for draft picks.
In return for Kyle Kuzma, the Wizards are seeking several first-round lottery selections.
For the season, Kuzma is averaging 22.8 points and 6.1 rebounds.
In the previous summer, Kuzma inked a $102 million, four-year contract with the Wizards.
Dylan Windler is signing a Two-Way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
The swingman yesterday scored 23 points with an impressive 33 rebounds in G League in the Westchester Knicks’ loss to the Delaware Blue Coats.
G League G/F Dylan Windler has agreed on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Windler had a 23-point, 33-rebound performance on Friday for the Knicks’ Westchester affiliate. pic.twitter.com/JXWAsnJ212
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 6, 2024
Record-breaking night for Dylan Windler, the first Westchester Knick with a 20+ PTS and 30+ REB game🤯
💫Vote Dylan to the #GLeagueUpNextGame | https://t.co/pSR9p9whaF pic.twitter.com/XK5rjaXuti
— Westchester Knicks (@wcknicks) January 6, 2024
The Portland Trail Blazers have released guard Skylar Mays and forward Ish Wainright.
Both players were on minimum-salary contracts, which would become fully guaranteed if they stayed on the roster past Jan. 7.
Mays averaged 6.3 points and 3.6 assists in 17 minutes, while Wainright played just 46 minutes in 7 games.
With one of the 2 roster spots opened up, the team could convert Duop Reath’s Two-Way contract to a standard NBA deal.
Roster Update: Trail Blazers waive Skylar Mays and Ish Wainright.
Learn More: https://t.co/IIDNPEP0yf pic.twitter.com/I79m0eDAgN
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 6, 2024
After sitting for the final 18 minutes of Thursday night’s loss to the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in coach Steve Kerr, and the 2021 lottery pick no longer believes Kerr will allow him to reach his full potential, sources close to Kuminga tell The Athletic.
Kuminga has been averaging 14.6 ppg and 5.4 rpg in 11 starts since being made a full-time starter after Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension.
Fonte: The Athletic.
After taking a break from the franchise to deal with mental health issues, Ricky Rubio and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a contract buyout. The source is ESPN.
This will credibly mark after 12 years the NBA career of the Spanish point guard, who in the event of a return to the court could start again in the ACB.
The buyout – which provides $6.1 million for this year’s contract and $6.4 million for 2024-2025 – gives the Cavaliers some financial relief and opens up a second roster spot for the team.
In his career, Rubio has averaged 10.8 points and 7.4 assists and has built a reputation as a favourite teammate of several stars, including Kevin Love and Donovan Mitchell.
Golden State Warriors’ swingman Gary Payton II will miss several weeks due to a left hamstring strain, sources tell The Athletic.
Tough blow for Golden State and Payton, who just returned over the weekend after missing one month with calf injury.
According to reports from SNY’s Ian Begley, New York Knicks executives believe they have enough assets to get a ‘major player’, even after the acquisition of OG Anunoby.
The team currently has eight tradable first-round picks, including four picks of their own. In addition, the Knicks have several players eligible for trades, including Evan Fournier with his expiring $18 million contract (Josh Hart and Miles McBride cannot be traded before the 2024 deadline).
Shams Charania added that the Knicks have always shown interest in Karl-Anthony Towns although a deal is unlikely considering the Wolves’ success this year.
The Dallas Mavericks are seeking to strengthen their power forward position, as reported by Marc Stein of Substack. The Mavs have shown interest in Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors, but Stein notes that this interest is “overstated”. The Mavericks are also linked with a move for Isaiah Stewart. Siakam prefers to play out the season and become a free agent unless he agrees to a max contract extension with the Raptors. The Raptors can offer Siakam a four-year, $190 million max extension until June 30. Teams trading for Siakam can only offer a two-year extension. Siakam is unlikely to agree to this two-year extension, opting instead to become a free agent. The Pistons and Grizzlies could also emerge as trade candidates for Siakam.
The New York Knicks executed a significant trade over the weekend. They acquired OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and the 2024 Detroit Pistons second-round pick. With Anunoby’s arrival, many are speculating about the Knicks’ next move. A trade for the long-speculated target Donovan Mitchell does not seem imminent. Indications are that the Knicks will not go all-out in efforts to trade for Mitchell, despite previous links between the team and the player. The Cleveland Cavaliers also informed rival teams in December that they have no intentions of trading Mitchell.
RJ Barrett has no intention of leaving the Knicks or New York. Barrett, however, is pleased to be returning home to play in Toronto if a trade has to be made.
Barrett was up in the Toronto region and is a key member of the Canadian National Team. He reportedly thinks the Raptors are a fantastic fit for him.
Precious Achiuwa, Malachi Flynn, and OG Anunoby were traded to Toronto in exchange for Barrett and Immanuel Quickley from the New York Knicks.
Barrett participated in Canada’s 2023 FIBA World Cup bronze medal winning team. Barrett averaged 16.8 points and five rebounds per game throughout the tournament.
Now that the Raptors are rebuilding, the 6-foot-6 wing will head back home to contribute significantly. Barrett is anticipated to make his Toronto debut as soon as the deal is completed and both parties have completed their physicals.
The Post has heard that the NBA is looking into the Nets’ choice to play with a thin roster against the Bucks on Wednesday.
The league is assessing if this constitutes a violation that can result in fines.
In a load-management move that angered a lot of their supporters and seemed to irritate their best player, Mikal Bridges, the Nets chose to bench four players against visiting Milwaukee. To make matters worse, they added three more players early in the 144-122 loss.
Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Nic Claxton, and Spencer Dinwiddie all sat out the whole game. After the first quarter, the Nets increased their pressure and benched Bridges, Cam Thomas, and Royce O’Neale.
After playing five games in seven days, including the Bucks match, Brooklyn went on a four-game, six-night road trip.
The New York Knicks have announced details of the trade with the Toronto Raptors, that brings the coveted forward OG Anunoby to the Big Apple.
In addition to the forward, New York acquired Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a second-round pick in the 2024 Draft (from the Pistons, so most likely No. 31 or 32).
“We’re ecstatic to welcome OG, Malachi, and Precious to the Knicks family,” said Knicks President Leon Rose. “OG’s complete offensive game and ability to defend multiple positions will enhance our team on both ends of the court. Malachi and Precious are well-rounded players that will complement the hardworking and talented nature of our group. OG, Malachi, and Precious are perfect additions to the type of team and culture we are building in New York.”
Coach Thibodeau spoke about Anunoby before last night’s game against the Pacers.
“I think what OG has done and what he has shown is, one, he has positional size. Two, he can guard multiple positions. Three, he’s a terrific three-point shooter so he can space the floor. He’s also good in transition, very good finishing. And he’s young, so he still has a lot of development left in his game.”
Rose also thanked Quickley and Barrett, who are leaving the Knicks after 4 and 5 seasons, respectively.
“We want to extend our deepest gratitude to RJ and Immanuel for their time in New York. RJ and Immanuel both began their professional careers in Knicks uniforms and their contributions both on and off the court have had a great impact on this city and organization. They represented our organization with class every day and we wish them nothing but the best.”
Welcome, OG! pic.twitter.com/AusOlJTyM7
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 30, 2023
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride has agreed to a three-year, $13 million contract extension, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports told ESPN on Saturday.
The deal starts next season and is fully guaranteed.
McBride, 23, has earned a role with the Knicks and some guaranteed financial security after landing with them as the 36th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.
Maxi trade in the NBA. The Toronto Raptors are sending OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a second-round pick.
The Knicks will waive swingman DaQuan Jeffries to create roster space for this trade, according to league sources. Jeffries had a contract set to become guaranteed on 7 January.
The Dallas Mavericks sign two-way guard Brandon Williams from the G League’s Osceola Magic.
Williams is averaging 23.9 points and 5.6 assists this season.
The Dallas Mavericks plan to sign guard Brandon Williams to a two-way NBA deal out of the G League’s Osceola Magic, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Williams is averaging 23.9 points and 5.6 assists in G League this season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 28, 2023
Despite market rumours, the Philadelphia 76ers do not seem very interested in trading for Zach LaVine according to Marc Stein.
Philadelphia would be prioritising players who provide balance on both ends of the court. The 76ers also want to maintain some flexibility in the cap.
In addition to this season, LaVine has a contract worth almost $138 million for the next three seasons. This makes the purchase of LaVine a significant investment both on a commercial and budgetary level.
Lakers guard Gabe Vincent will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his ailing left knee as soon as Tuesday and will miss 6-to-8 weeks, league sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent is strongly considering surgery on his left knee with a timetable of 6-to-8 weeks, league sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Vincent rehabbed for almost two months for return, but the swelling is back and procedure is now a real likelihood.
Dmytro Skapintsev has reached an agreement on a Two-Way contract with the New York Knicks, reports Michael Scotto.
The Ukrainian big man was playing with the Westchester Knicks in G League.
The New York Knicks have agreed to a two-way contract with center Dmytro Skapintsev, league sources told @hoopshype. He’ll provide needed size at center with Mitchell Robinson and Jericho Sims injured.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) December 23, 2023
The Miami Heat will retire Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 next month, making him the sixth player in franchise history to be so honored. Haslem spent his entire 20-year NBA career with the franchise, signing as an undrafted free agent from Florida on Aug. 6, 2003, and retired after seeing limited action in the 2022-23 season. Now 43, Haslem won three NBA championships, seven Eastern Conference titles and 12 divisional crowns with the Heat. He was a team captain for 16 seasons.
Fonte: ESPN.
Austin Rivers tries again. Workout in Orlando for the player with 10-15 NBA teams in attendance.
Rivers played his last game on 25 April. With the Wolves he had produced an average of 4.7 points in 57 games.
Free agent guard Austin Rivers, whose goal is to make it back to the league, hosted a workout in Orlando this morning with 10-15 NBA teams in attendance, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/vtPAxjirqt
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) December 20, 2023
The Memphis Grizzlies waives wing/centre Kenneth Lofton Jr. The move allows the Grizzlies to keep Bismack Biyombo.
Lofton produced 4.1 points and two rebounds in 39 games for Memphis in his first two NBA seasons.
Lofton, 21, averaged 4.1 points and two rebounds in 39 games for Memphis in his first two NBA seasons. He’s expected to receive free-agent interest if he clears waivers later this week.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 19, 2023
Mark Cuban will retain a 27 percent stake in the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell Marc Stein. The report follows Sportico indicating that Cuban would retain approximately a 25 percent stake in the franchise.
Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal is likely to miss a few weeks with his right ankle injury, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania
Good news for Beal is testing showed no major ankle damage, but it’s another setback for Beal after the scary landing on a Knicks closeout Friday night.
Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Darius Garland has sustained a fractured jaw and is expected to miss several weeks, sources tell The Athletic. Garland suffered an injury to the head area in a collision with Kristaps Porzingis on Thursday night in Boston.
Daryl Morey, President of Basketball Operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, has reportedly agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027-2028 season, according to sources cited by ESPN.
During Morey’s three-year tenure, the Sixers have achieved a .653 winning percentage. This contract extension synchronizes Morey’s term with that of the Sixers’ new coach, Nick Nurse.
