According to the Sacramento Bee, the Sacramento Kings are exploring trades possibilities for Serbian forward Nemanja Bjelica.
Former Wolves player was benched two weeks ago after some discussion about his playing time, sources said. Bjelica, at the Kings since 2018, averaged 11.5 ppg and 6.3 rpg last season, but his averages fell sharply this season.
USA Basketball sent out approximately 60 invitations to players expressing interest in being part of 2021 Olympic team player pool, including all the league’s big names, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Team USA could be without players advancing to NBA Finals, based on timing of July Olympics in Tokyo. Wojnarowski also adds that Miami’s Bam Adebayo and Houston’s Christian Wood are among invitees.
Dallas Mavericks governor Mark Cuban has said that he is in talks with the NBA to organize some preseason games in Europe against Real Madrid or in Slovenia as a tribute to Luka Doncic.
Despite being a frequent team abroad, with several games played in China or in Mexico, the Mavs have never played a game in Europe.
The Brooklyn Nets have been granted a disabled player exception worth $5.7 million for the loss of Spencer Dinwiddie, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Dinwiddie tore his ACL in December and will be out for the rest of the season. The Nets have until April 19th to use the exception.
The Washington Wizards plan to sign free agent forward Jordan Bell to a 10-day contract via the hardship provision, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Bell appeared in 29 games with Minnesota and Memphis last season.
Fonte: Adrian Wojnarowski.
Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced that the team has signed Rayjon Tucker to a two-way contract.
Tucker spent his rookie season between the Utah Jazz and the Wisconsin Herd in G League, where he averaged 23.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists.
According to Shams Charania the guard is expected to play with the 76ers‘ G League affiliate (Delaware Blue Coats) in the Orlando bubble.
Fonte: NBA.com.
J.J. Barea is finalizing an agreement to sign with Movistar Estudiantes, Marc Stein reports.
Barea owns career-averages of 8.9 points and 3.9 assist over 14 seasons in NBA.
The longtime @dallasmavs guard JJ Barea is finalizing an agreement to sign with Estudiantes in Spain's @LigaEndesa, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) January 23, 2021
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. will be active and play against the Phoenix Suns tonight, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Porter’s been out in Health and Safety protocol since December 29. He’s averaged 19.5 points and 6.8 rebounds this season.
The Philadelphia 76ers are planning to sign swingman Rayjon Tucker to a two-way contract, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Tucker, who played 20 games for the Utah Jazz last season, is expected to join the 76ers‘ G League affiliate -the Delaware Blue Coats- in the Orlando bubble.
The NBA is rescinding the second technical foul on Warriors forward Draymond Green last night vs. New York, which forced him to be ejected late in the first half, the league told The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Anthony Slater.
The referees wrongly assumed that Green’s yelling were directed at them when they were destined for Warriors rookie James Wiseman
Free agent F/C Norvel Pelle is planning to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, pending clearance of Health and Safety protocols, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Pelle appeared in 24 games last season for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Gordon Hayward underwent a previously unreported elective surgery in early October to alleviate persistent nerve pain his left foot, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
Hayward’s surgery was performed by Indianapolis-based Dr. David Porter, which relieved the discomfort that he played through last season and required approximately four weeks of recovery time for the incision to heal.
Alex Len has reached an agreement with the Washington Wizards, Shams Charania reports.
The ukrainian big man started the season with the Toronto Raptors (2.3 points, 1.6 rebounds in 7 games).
Free agent center Alex Len has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Wizards, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. After clearing waivers, Len had multiple suitors and chose opportunity with Wizards, who needed depth in frontcourt.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2021
Houston Rockets acquire Kevin Porter Jr from Cleveland.
Houston has agreed to a deal to acquire talented 2019 first-round pick Kevin Porter Jr. from Cleveland, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. https://t.co/6kGgRHDUyN
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, 2021
Cleveland Cavaliers receive a heavily protected future second-round pick.
The Houston Rockets are acquiring Cleveland’s Kevin Porter Jr., for a future protected second-round pick, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 22, 2021
Porter, the 30th pick in the 2019 Draft, has had difficulties off the court both in his time with the Cavaliers and in college at USC. The Cavaliers were ready to move off his salary. For the Rockets, he’s clearly a reclamation project. https://t.co/dOtRdjVvA6
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 22, 2021
The NBA has reportedly considered expansion in the medium-term with a possible franchise fee of $2.5 billion. Commissioner Adam Silver, however, said he is “not ready” to confirm the number of teams or the price point the league would seek if it were to add clubs. He said it “doesn’t feel like the right time” to focus resources or attention on future growth with the league still trying to navigate the pandemic. But Silver did say that “clearly the valuations show some of the reported numbers for expansion fees are very low in terms of the value at which we would expand.”
Silver also said the NBA won’t expand in an effort to recover lost revenues: “The main driver for expansion should be the ability to grow the pie. Not necessarily to sell equity to bring in cash now as opposed to generating the money later.”
The Detroit Pistons will be without Killian Hayes for eight more weeks due to a right hip injury.
Per ESPN, According to the team, Hayes had further evaluation of the injury, which indicated the origin was a subluxation — a partial dislocation — that will require rest and rehab, but not surgery.
“The one thing I’m concerned about is to make sure he stays connected mentally,’’ coach Dwane Casey said. “Keep the village around him. … Make sure he stays connected to the team.’’
The Orlando Magic say that guard Evan Fournier will be active and available to play tonight in the team’s road game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Fournier missed the last nine games due to back spasms.
Fonte: Orlando Magic.
Portland center Jusuf Nurkic underwent surgery today to repair a fracture in his right wrist, it was announced by Trail Blazers president of basketball operations Neil Olshey.
The procedure was performed by Dr. Steven Shin at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles.
Nurkic will wear a splint for four weeks and be re-evaluated in six weeks.
His status will be updated accordingly.
Fonte: Portland Trail Blazers.
The Indiana Pacers say that center Myles Turner will not require surgery.
He is listed as day-to-day with an avulsion fracture in his right hand.
Fonte: Marc Stein.
The Toronto Raptors announced they have waived center Alex Len.
Len had a guaranteed contract of $2.26 million.
Fonte: Adrian Wojnarowski.
Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner suffered a hand fracture and will be re-evaluated in the upcoming days.
Pacers center Myles Turner has a slight fracture in his right hand and will be re-evaluated in the coming days, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Turner is the NBA leader in blocked shots (4.2 per game).
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 19, 2021
Further imaging reveals CJ McCollum with a small hairline fracture to the lateral cuneiform in his left foot and a mid-foot sprain. McCollum will wear a walking boot and be re-evaluated in four weeks.
The Philadelphia 76ers are waiving two-way guard Dakota Mathias, according to Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice.
Mathias has appeared in eight games with the Sixers, averaging six points on 30.8% shooting from three.
Fonte: Kyle Neubeck.
Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum will be re-evaluated in one week, head coach Terry Stotts said.
McCollum will be sidelined with a left foot sprain.
Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari has been downgraded to “out” for today’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Gallinari was initially listed as doubtful as he was recently cleared for contact activities.
Fonte: Atlanta Hawks.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to trade or waive Kevin Porter.
Porter has not played yet this season due to personal issues.
Per The Athletic, Cavaliers guard Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to be traded or released following an outburst Friday in the Cavs locker room, The Athletic has learned from several sources with direct knowledge of the events. Porter, 20, who has not played this season due to personal issues, grew angry when he entered the locker room and realized the team gave his old locker to Taurean Prince, who was acquired in a blockbuster trade Wednesday. Sources said Porter, whose locker was moved to the wall where the younger, end-of-bench players reside, began yelling and at one point threw food.
Sources said Porter, whose locker was moved to the wall where the younger, end-of-bench players reside, began yelling and at one point threw food. Sources said general manager Koby Altman came into the locker room and confronted Porter, and the player remained combative with his boss. The Cavs spent the weekend trying to trade him. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff heard the commotion in the locker room from his office and came in, shocked and disgusted by what he heard.
Washington Wizards to release Anzejs Pasecniks.
Pasecniks had a partial guarantee for $350K.
Latvia big man played only 6 minutes against Minnesota this season.
The Wizards are releasing Anzejs Pasecniks, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA. Roster will be down to 14 guaranteed players. Pasecniks had a partial guarantee for $350K.
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) January 17, 2021
Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker is listed as available to play today against New York.
Walker had been sidelined after undergoing left knee surgery.
Fonte: Boston Celtics.
New Orleans Pelicans starting point guard Lonzo Ball will not play tonight against Sacramento, missing the third game in a row with bilateral knee tendinopathy.
Ball is expected to return in ‘days to a week’, according to head coach Stan Van Gundy.
Fonte: New Orleans Pelicans.
Atlanta Hawks forward Danilo Gallinari will be re-introduced soon to contact activity.
Gallinari has been sidelined for two weeks now due to a right ankle sprain.
Fonte: Marc J. Spears.
