NBA rumors

Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard: There’s no issue with John and I, with John and the Wizards

Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard talked about the John Wall’s future: «There’s no issue with John and I, with John and the Wizards».

John Wall to buy an ownership stake in the South East Melbourne Phoenix

John Wall is buying an ownership stake in the South East Melbourne Phoenix of NBL.

Wall joins an ownership group headed by LA-based entrepreneur Romie Chaudhari featuring Dante Exum, Zach Randolph, Al Harrington and Josh Childress.

Tge Brisbane Bullets are owned by a consortium led by the longtime NBA guard Kevin Martin.

The NZ Breakers are led by an ownership group headed by Miami Heat ex Matt Walsh which also features Shawn Marion.

Just last week, Indiana’s Victor Oladipo announced he has also purchased a minority stake in the Breakers.

Damyean Dotson agrees to terms with Cleveland Cavaliers

Damyean Dotson agrees to terms with Cleveland Cavaliers.

American guard inks a $4M two-year deal.

Dotson averaged 6.7 points in 2019-2020 season with New York Knicks.

Hawks adding Solomon Hill

The Atlanta Hawks are adding Solomon Hill to a single-season deal.
Hill was free agent.

Clippers and Lakers interested in Markieff Morris

Markieff Morris is being pursued by Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers, as reported by Marc Stein.
Morris is free agent after the victory of the NBA title with LAL.

Per Hoopsrumors, The Clippers have a little more cap flexibility to make a stronger offer to Morris, as they still have their $3.62MM bi-annual exception available. The Lakers could offer up to about $2.8MM using Morris’ Non-Bird rights , assuming they’re comfortable squeezing that deal below their hard cap. A minimum-salary offer from either team would pay Morris about $2.33MM.

Raptors sign Aron Baynes (2yrs at $14.3M) and re-sign Chris Boucher (2yrs at $13.5M)

The Toronto Raptors have signed Aron Baynes and re-signed Chris Boucher.

Per ESPN, Free agent Aron Baynes and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a two-year, $14.3 million deal with a team option for the second year, his agent, Daniel Moldovan, told ESPN’s Bobby Marks.

Chris Boucher also agreed to a two-year, $13.5 million deal to stay with the Raptors, his agent, Sam Permut, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Lakers trade JaVale McGee to Cleveland, sign Marc Gasol to two-year, minimum contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement to sign Marc Gasol to a two-year contract.
The NBA champions traded JaVale McGee and a future 2nd round pick to the Cleveland Cavaliers to make room for the Spanish big man.
The Lakers are also acquiring Alfonso McKinnie and Jordan Bell from the Cavaliers.

Per ESPN, Gasol will be signing for the equivalent of the veteran’s minimum salary for a player with 10-plus years of service in the league of $2.56 million per year, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. However, because Gasol will be signing a two-year deal, L.A. will not receive the typical cap relief that comes from signing a player to the veteran’s minimum.

Bismack Biyombo returning to Charlotte

The Charlotte Hornets have reached an agreement with Bismack Biyombo.
The big man has played for Charlotte the past two seasons.

Willy Hernangomez inks a one-year, minimum deal with New Orleans Pelicans

Willy Hernangomez inks a one-year, minimum deal with New Orleans Pelicans.

Spanish big man played last two season with Charlotte Hornets.

Mavericks reportedly not expected to be Marc Gasol’s destination

Marc Gasol is narrowing his focus to the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors.

Los Angeles working on avenues to increase its salary offer.

Mavericks are not expected to be destination.

Bucks, Pelicans, Thunder and Nuggets complete trade, 10 players involved

Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, OKC Thunder and Denver Nuggets have completed the trade that involved 10 players and some future picks.

MIL: Jrue Holiday, No. 60 pick Sam Merrill
NOLA: Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, ‘25/’27 1sts, ‘24/’26 swaps via MIL
OKC: George Hill, Josh Gray, Kenrich Williams, Zylan Cheatham, Darius Miller, ‘23 protected 1st via Denver, two 2nd round picks
DEN: RJ Hampton