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14/10/202120:04

Knicks release Myles Powell

The New York Knicks have announced the release of Myles Powell.

The former Seton Hall scoring guard averaged 17.8 points, 3.8 assists and 44% from three with the Westchester Knicks last season.

Powell will most likely return with the Knicks-affiliated G League team.

14/10/202119:33

Cavs sign Ed Davis, Justin James

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Ed Davis, Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts.

Davis (6-9, 225) appeared in 23 games (seven starts) for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2020-21 season, averaging 2.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in 13.0 minutes. Over 11 NBA seasons with Toronto, Memphis, L.A. Lakers, Portland, Brooklyn, Utah and Minnesota, Davis has played in 691 games (103 starts) and holds career averages of 6.2 points on .566 shooting from the field and 6.6 rebounds in 19.6 minutes. Additionally, Davis has played in 33 postseason games, averaging 3.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in 11.8 minutes. Davis was originally drafted out of North Carolina as the No. 13 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft by the Raptors.

The Cavs also signed guard Justin James (6-7, 190) to their 2021 training camp roster. He appeared in 36 games during the 2020-21 season for the Sacramento Kings, averaging 3.9 points in 8.6 minutes. James was drafted No. 40 overall in the 2019 NBA draft by the Kings after spending four years at University of Wyoming.

14/10/202119:30

New Orleans Pelicans exercise options on Alexander-Walker, Hayes, Williamson and Lewis Jr.

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has exercised fourth-year options on guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, center Jaxson Hayes, and forward Zion Williamson, and a third-year option on guard Kira Lewis Jr.

Alexander-Walker has appeared in 93 games (14 starts) in two seasons with the Pelicans, averaging 8.3 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 17.2 minutes per contest. In 2020-21, he raised his rookie averages in points (+5.3), rebounds (+1.3), and assists (+0.3).

Hayes has appeared in 124 contests (17 starts) in his first two professional seasons, averaging 7.4 points and 4.2 rebounds in 16.5 minutes per game while shooting .647.

Williamson has posted averages of 25.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, while shooting .604 from the floor, .333 from 3-point range and .683 from the free-throw line in 85 career appearances (all starts) with New Orleans. The 2021 All-Star selection is coming off of a sophomore season in which he averaged 27.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 33.2 minutes per game while shooting .611. Williamson became the first player in NBA history to average at least 27 points on .600 shooting for an entire season.

Selected 13th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, Lewis Jr. appeared in 54 games off the bench in his rookie campaign, averaging 6.4 points, 2.3 assists and 1.3 rebounds in 16.7 minutes per contest while shooting.386 from the floor, .333 from 3-point range and .843 from the line.

13/10/202121:50

Pelicans reportedly signing John Petty Jr to Exhibit 10 deal

According to JD Shaw of Hoopsrumors, The New Orleans Pelicans are signing John Petty Jr to an Exhibit 10 deal.

The rookie guard finished his senior year at Alabama with averages of 12.5 points (37% 3P), 5.1 rebounds and 1.3 steals.

Petty Jr could play with the new New Orleans’ G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron

13/10/202121:09

Lakers reportedly waiving Mac McClung

The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving Mac McClung, Johan Buva reports.

The point guard out of Texas Tech played 16 minutes in 3 preseason games.

McClung will continue the season with the Lakers’ G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.

 

13/10/202120:43

Knicks sign Myles Powell, waive Tyler Hall

The New York Knicks have announced the signing of guard Myles Powell, and the release of Tyler Hall.

The former Seton Hall scorer averaged 17.8 points, 3.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 13 games (three as a starter) with the Westchester Knicks last season.

Powell and Hall could play the upcoming season with the Westchester Knicks.

13/10/202119:23

New Orleans Pelicans waive Wenyen Gabriel, Malcolm Hill, James Banks

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has waived center James Banks, guard Malcolm Hill, and forward Wenyen Gabriel.

Banks, 6-10, 250, most recently played for Hapoel Be’er Sheva of the Israeli Super League, appearing in 13 games and averaging 5.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 20.5 minutes per game. Banks appeared in 31 games (29 starts) during the 2019-20 season for Georgia Tech, where he was voted to the ACC’s All-Defensive team after averaging 9.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.5 blocks per game.

Hill, 6-6, 225, played four seasons overseas in the Philippines, Germany, Kazakhstan and Israel from 2016-21. During the 2020-21 season, appeared in 19 games (13 starts) averaging 10.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.3 minutes per game for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Basketball Premier League and the Basketball Champions League.

Gabriel, 6-9, 205, appeared in 21 games off the bench for New Orleans last season, averaging 3.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per contest. The Pelicans roster now stands at 17.

13/10/202119:20

Toronto Raptors waive Freddie Gillespie, Reggie Perry

The Toronto Raptors have announced the release of Freddie Gillespie and Reggie Perry.

Last season Gillespie averaged 5.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and a block for the Canadian team.

Perry played his rookie season with the Brooklyn Nets (3 ppg, 2.8 rpg in 26 games).

13/10/202116:47

Marcus Foster to sign with Rockets

Marcus Foster is joining the Houston Rockets on a training camp deal, sources tell Sportando.
The guard spent last season between Panathinaikos (5.9ppg in EuroLEague and 5.3ppg in Greek League) and Turk Telekom Ankaran (8.2ppg in BSL and 8.8ppg in BCL).

12/10/202119:22

Clippers agree to 2-year, $22M extension with Terance Mann

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann has agreed to a two-year, $22 million fully guaranteed contract extension, ESPN’s The Undefeated has reported

Mann averaged 7.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists last season primarily as a reserve for the Clippers, but offered a big lift in the postseason as they advanced to the Western Conference Finals after Kawhi Leonard was injured. Mann has two years paying $1.78 million and $1.9 million, respectively

12/10/202115:52

Nets sign Jordan Bowden and Brandon Rachal, waive Bryce Brown and Josh Gray

In moves designed to get Affiliate Player rights for their G League affiliate, the Brooklyn Nets waived Bryce Brown and Josh Gray. Brooklyn then signed Jordan Bowden and Brandon Rachal.

Brown has played two seasons in the G League. He spent his rookie year with the Maine Red Claws. Brown then played in the G League bubble with the Westchester Knicks.

Gray has played for the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He spent the 2020-21 season with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the G League bubble.

Bowden played for the Long Island Nets in the G League bubble. He also played for Brooklyn at 2021 Las Vegas Summer League.

Rachal went undrafted out of Tulsa at the 2021 NBA Draft. The wing then played for the Nets at 2021 Las Vegas Summer League.

All four players are expected to land with the Long Island Nets as Affiliate Players for the 2021-22 G League season.

12/10/202115:09

Embiid on Simmons’ return: ‘It doesn’t need to be awkward. We’re a better team with him on the floor

Joel Embiid talked about Ben Simmons’ return to Philadelphia.

Per Philly Voice,Has Ben Simmons been a distraction? Are the Sixers prepared to accept him back into the locker room? Can you know the answers to these questions when he hasn’t spoken to certain power players in the organization since the season ended? Fair questions to ask, especially when Joel Embiid is one of the people who has been boxed out, as he admitted himself on Monday night. “I personally haven’t talked to him since the season ended. Obviously, I tried, but it wasn’t successful as a lot of my teammates have. It’s unfortunate the whole situation happened, but we’re a better team with him on the floor. I think there are going to be some adjustments, but it doesn’t need to be awkward,” Embiid said. “We are professionals, we want to win. I want to win. He gives me the best chance to win, so that’s what I’m going to go with.”

“But as far as coming back and all that, we’ve made a few adjustments, and he’s just got to come in and buy in and we’re going to be fine. Last year we were the No. 1 seed. You just got to buy in and we’re going to be fine.” Save for Embiid’s extended rant on how the team has catered to Simmons with their roster-building moves, the Sixers’ players have said all the right things about welcoming Simmons back. There has been no mystery about their stance — the players have stated firmly that Simmons coming back is good for the organization and gives them a better chance to win than if he spends the season sitting in his new L.A. home

11/10/202122:54

Chicago Bulls waive Daniel Oturu, Ethan Thompson

The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Ethan Thompson and center Daniel Oturu.

Thompson is a rookie out of Oregon State -15.6 ppg, 3.9 apg as senior-.

Oturu, the No.33 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, ended his rookie year with 1.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 30 games for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Both players could play the season  in G League with the Windy City Bulls.

 

11/10/202122:46

Milwaukee Bucks waive Johnny O’Bryant

The Milwaukee Bucks have announced the release of Johnny O’Bryant.

The former LSU power forward spent last season between Turk Telekom (9 ppg, 5.6 rpg in BCL) and Stella Rossa (11.2 ppg, 5.2 rpg in Euroleague).

11/10/202122:32

Hawks waive Jahlil Okafor

The Atlanta Hawks have announced the release of Jahlil Okafor.

Last season, the third overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft averaged 5.3 points and 2.4 rebounds in 27 games with the Detroit Pistons.

The Hawks roster now has 19 players.

11/10/202121:44

San Antonio Spurs waive Luka Samanic

The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have waived forward Luka Samanic.

 

Samanic played two seasons for the Spurs, averaging 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 9.9 minutes over 36 games. Originally selected by San Antonio with the 19th pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, the Croatian forward also appeared in 39 games for the Austin Spurs in the NBA G League, averaging 16.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 29.1 minutes.

11/10/202121:24

Denver Nuggets sign Giorgi Bezhanishvili, waive Matt Ryan

The Denver Nuggets have signed Giorgi Bezhanishvili to an Exhibit 10 contract and have waived Matt Ryan.

The Georgian power forward left Illinois after 3 seasons, with averages of 8.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 95 games.

Bezhanishvili could play the season in G League with the Grand Rapids Gold, the team affiliated with the Nuggets

11/10/202120:55

Jordan Burns reportedly signing Exhibit 10 Deal with Spurs

Jordan Burns has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the San Antonio Spurs, Alex Kennedy of BasketballNews reports.

The rookie guard ended his senior season at Colgate with 16.8 points (40% FG, 43% 3P, 90% FT) , 5.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game.

 

11/10/202120:43

Warriors sign Quinndary Weatherspoon

The Warriors have signed free agent guard Quinndary Weatherspoon.

Quinndary, 25, appeared in 31 games with the San Antonio Spurs over the last two seasons, averaging 1.9 points in 6.4 minutes per game.

The Warriors roster now stands at 20 players.

10/10/202115:58

Spurs’ Gregg Popovich to retire after this season?

Gregg Popovich could retire after this season with the San Antonio Spurs.

The coach has recently led Team USA to the Gold Medal at Tokyo Olympics.

Per Bleacher Report, There is a growing belief that San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich will retire following the 2021-22 season. Popovich has remained non-committal to his coaching future, only saying that he’s excited to coach the young Spurs this season.

Whenever Popovich does retire, San Antonio has a wide array of potential replacements. Former Spurs assistant Will Hardy was thought to be the heir apparent, but he moved from the Spurs bench to the Boston Celtics this offseason. Former players Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili have also been mentioned. It’s unclear how much Duncan wants to coach, while Ginobili just recently returned to San Antonio.

Becky Hammon is also expected to receive consideration. Hammon has been with the Spurs the second-longest of any assistant, and has been interviewed for several other head coaching jobs in recent years.

10/10/202109:38

Pelicans waive Zylan Cheatham and Jared Harper, sign James Banks and Malcolm Hill

The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has waived forward Zylan Cheatham and guard Jared Harper. Additionally, the team has signed center James Banks and guard Malcolm Hill.

Banks spent his rookie season in Israel with Hapoel Be’er Sheva, where he produced 5.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 20 minutes per game.

Hill last year averaged 10.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game for Hapoel Jerusalem.

10/10/202108:34

Golden State Warriors waive Langston Galloway

The Golden State Warriors have waived guard Langston Galloway.

The shooting guard played in three preseason games for the Warriors, averaging 3.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 8.8 minutes per game.

The Warriors roster now stands at 19 players.

09/10/202116:38

Orlando Magic sign Jeremiah Tilmon, release Jon Teske

The Orlando Magic have announced the signing of Jeremiah Tilmon and the release of Jon Teske.

Tilmon is a big man rookie who ended his senior season at Missouri with averages of 12.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks.

Both Tilmon and Teske will most likely play the season in G League with the Lakeland Magic.

09/10/202114:58

Hornets sign Jalen Crutcher and Cameron McGriff

The Charlotte Hornets have announced the signings of rookie guard Jalen Crutcher and forward Cameron McGriff.

Crutcher ended his senior season with Dayton averaging over 17 points and 4 assists per game, while McGriff played in Belgium last year with Okapi Aalst (13.7 ppg, 5 rpg).

The two players will most likely play the season in the G League with the Hornets’ affiliate team, the Greensboro Swarm.

 

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