LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million maximum contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, Shams Charania reports.
The 4-time NBA Champ ended last year with 25.3 points, 7.8 assist and 10.2 assist (first in the league).
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, CEO of Klutch Sports, Rich Paul, told @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 2, 2020
Tanking is a forbidden word for the New York Knicks coached by Tom Thibodeau.
Per NY Post, “Nothing will be given to anyone,’’ Thibodeau said on a Zoom interview. “You’re going to have to earn your minutes. Those decisions on rotation will be based on performance and what gives the team the best chance of winning. A player is not going to get minutes just to get minutes. You have to impact winning, you have to put the team first.’’
Two weeks ago, the Knicks drafted former Dayton stud power forward Obi Toppin and Kentucky combo guard Immanuel Quickley in the first round to add to their youthful vibe. Thibodeau has a history of not overloading rookies with minutes.
“There’s a lot that goes into development,’’ Thibodeau said. “Oftentimes people say, well, you have to play them in a game. And you do. But you also have practices, which is where it starts. You have to get that part down first. Then you have to have film study, meetings with your coaches and you also have to have the opportunity to use the G-League.
The Los Angeles Clippers are waiving Joakim Noah who is likely retiring after 13 seasons in the NBA.
Per ESPN, “What an illustrious career for Joakim, starting with two national titles at the University of Florida, to becoming an NBA Defensive Player of the Year and ultimately evolving into one of the most passionate, spirited players to ever come through our sport,” Duffy told ESPN on Tuesday night. “It’s been my honor to represent Joakim through his journey.”
Noah, the son of former French Open tennis champ Yannick Noah, helped lead the Florida Gators to consecutive national championships before he was selected ninth overall by the Chicago Bulls in 2007.
Noah’s finest years were with the Bulls as one of the league’s best and most versatile defenders. A two-time All-Star (2013 and 2014), Noah became a three-time All-Defensive performer and the league’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2013-14. In earning All-NBA first-team honors that season, Noah averaged 12.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.2 steals.
Noah averaged 8.8 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks over his career.
Fonte: ESPN.
Reggie Jackson is staying with the Los Angeles Clippers on a one-year deal.
Per ESPN, Jackson, 30, is expected to play a prominent role in the Clippers’ backcourt rotation. He joined the team for 14 regular-season games and the playoffs after securing a contract buyout with the Pistons.
Fonte: ESPN.
The Dallas Mavericks have exercised Luka Doncic’s fourth-year team option ($10.1M), extending his rookie scale contract through the 2021-22 season, per Shams Charania.
Doncic finished fourth in the MVP race last season.
Fonte: Shams Charania.
Free agent guard Trevon Bluiett has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Utah Jazz, according to SNY’s Ian Begley.
Bluiett spent last season with the Jazz’ G League affiliate, averaging 14.9 points per game while shooting 42% from 3-point range.
Fonte: Ian Begley.
In the latest episode of Complex’s Load Management Podcast, Shams Charania said that the Golden State Warriors are among the teams that reached out to the Rockets about James Harden.
“I don’t even believe an offer was made. I think it was just an inquiry like, ‘We have a potential major offer here if you guys want to discuss.’ Houston was not really – I think they were open to hearing out different offers and proposals as they have been even going back to last year with all of their players, as historically that franchise has been. But they weren’t out there soliciting and making counters and making offers. But I think the Warriors did make it known, ‘Listen, we have a potential major offer here if you want to talk,” Charania said.
Fonte: HoopsHype.
Free agent center Ike Anigbogu has signed a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Anigbogu, 22, was an Indiana second-round pick in 2017.
Fonte: Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Brooklyn Nets have re-signed restricted free agent Chris Chiozza.
The point guard averaged 6.4 points and 3.1 assists in 18 games with the Nets last year.
Jerian Grant is joining the Houston Rockets.
The player was in the bubble with the Washington Wizards.
Per Houston Chronicle, Grant, 28, appeared in just six games with the Wizards last season, his fifth in the NBA when he was signed as a substitute player for the NBA restart in July.
A 6-4 guard, Grant averaged 6.1 points in 7.9 minutes with the Knicks, Bulls, Magic and Wizards since he was the 19th pick of the 2015 draft out of Notre Dame.
The Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement with Deividas Sirvidys for the next three seasons.
The Lithuanian has been selected in the 2019 NBA draft with the 37th overall pick.
Lithuanian G/F Deividas Sirvydis has agreed to a three-year contract with the Detroit Pistons, agent Michael Tellem of @caa_sports and agent Marius Rutkauskas tell ESPN. Sirvydis was selected with the 37th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 1, 2020
Bradley Beal will be the main target of the Miami Heat in 2021 market if Giannis Antetokounmpo signs a contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Per Miami Herald (via RealGM), If Giannis Antetokounmpo signs a max extension with the Bucks, Washington guard Bradley Beal becomes the No. 1 Heat target if or when he becomes available,” writes Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. “The Heat’s interest remains very high, according to a source with direct knowledge.”
The Heat could likely build a trade package around Tyler Herro, either Duncan Robinson or Precious Achiuwa and a 2025 first rounder.
Beyond Antetokounmpo and Beal, the next most-likely option would be Victor Oladipo if he returns to his All-Star level. Oladipo is unlikely to be pursued via trade unless it is clear the Heat won’t acquire Antetokounmpo or Beal.
Following consultation with multiple specialists in early October, Celtics guard Kemba Walker received a stem cell injection in his left knee, and was put on a 12-week strengthening program to prepare for the upcoming season. He is expected to return to on-court activities in early December, and a further update regarding his game availability will be provided during the first week of January.
As previously announced, Celtics guard Romeo Langford underwent successful surgery on September 22nd to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist. Langford’s return to play was projected to be four-to-five months following the procedure, and his rehab has been proceeding as planned.
Celtics forward Tristan Thompson suffered a minor hamstring strain during an offseason workout prior to arriving in Boston, and his availability during the first week of camp will be limited.
Further updates will be provided as appropriate.
Fonte: Boston Celtics.
The Denver Nuggets have signed guard Facundo Campazzo to a multi-year contract, President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly announced today.
Campazzo, 5-11, 194 pounds, most recently appeared in 20 games (16 starts) for Real Madrid of the Spanish Liga ACB in 2020, averaging 10.2 points, 5.3 assists and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 41.0% from the field in 24.1 minutes per game. The 29-year-old is a two-time Euroleague Champion (2015, 2018) and a three-time Liga ACB winner (2015, 2018, 2019) while also winning the Liga ACB finals MVP in 2019.
The native of Cordoba, Argentina went undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft and signed with Real Madrid in 2014. Over five seasons he appeared in 270 games (175 starts), averaging 8.6 points, 4.5 assists and 2.2 rebounds while shooting 41.9% from the field in 21.2 minutes. Campazzo has played in 63 games for the Argentine national team including eight games in the 2012 London Olympics and led them to a silver medal at the 2019 FIBA World Cup.
Fonte: Denver Nuggets.
Anthony Davis remains free agent but he is expected to return to the Los Angeles Lakers as soon as the two sides agree on a new deal.
AD will have a meeting with the franchise as early as today.
Anthony Davis, who remains unsigned but is widely expected to soon finalize a max deal with the Lakers at the contract length of his choosing, is expected to meet with team officials as early as Tuesday, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) December 1, 2020
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has signed the third overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, LaMelo Ball. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The 6-7 Ball played for the Illawara Hawks of Australia’s National Basketball League during the 2019-20 season, earning NBL Rookie of the Year honors. In 12 games played, he averaged 17.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.7 steals per game, ranking second in the league in assists and steals, eighth in rebounding and 17th in scoring. Ball became the youngest player in league history to record a triple-double when he tallied 32 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists against the Cairns Taipans. He then became the fourth player in NBL history and first since 2005 to record back-to-back triple-doubles when he tallied 25 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists vs. the New Zealand Breakers.
A native of Anaheim, California, Ball averaged 39.6 points, 14.6 rebounds and 11.5 assists in the Junior Basketball Association in 2018, winning a championship and earning All-Star honors in the league created by his father Lavar. In 2017-18, he left Chino Hills High School before the start of his junior season and played in eight games for Vytautas Prienai in Lithuania’s LKL, averaging 6.5 points and 2.4 assists.
Fonte: Charlotte Hornets.
The Houston Rockets are signing rookie KJ Martin to multi-year deal.
The son of Kenyon has been selected with the 52nd overall pick in 2020 NBA draft.
Houston Rockets No. 52 pick KJ Martin is signing a multiyear rookie deal, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. The Rockets acquired Martin, the son of Kenyon Martin, in a draft night trade.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 1, 2020
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is joining the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The forward spent last season with the Toronto Raptors averaging 7ppg and 4.7rpg.
Free agent swingman Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has reached an agreement with the Minnesota Timberwolves, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) December 1, 2020
The Los Angeles Lakers are re-signing Jared Dudley.
The forward will pen a one-year, $2.6 million deal.
Free agent G Jared Dudley has agreed to a 1-year, $2.6M deal to return to the Lakers, agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells me and @ZachLowe_NBA.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 30, 2020
Andrew Bogut has officially retired from basketball.
The former 1st overall pick of the NBA draft has spent 14 seasons in the NBA winning one title with the Golden State Warriors.
Bogut will become one of the owners of the Sydney Kings, his last team in Australian NBL.
After an incredible 15-year long career in the @NBA and @NBL, @andrewbogut has this morning announced his retirement via his @RogueBogues podcast.
From everyone at the Kings, thank you for everything Bogues.
You will go down as one of the absolute greats. 👑#THANKYOUBOGUES pic.twitter.com/iw2VnpCfRc
— Sydney Kings (@SydneyKings) December 1, 2020
The Detroit Pistons have waived Zhaire Smith.
The player was sent to the Pistons in a trade with the 76ers.
The Detroit Pistons have waived guard Zhaire Smith, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 30, 2020
Brandon Ingram has signed a five-year contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Pelicans GM David Griffin said that there are no options in the contract and that is a straight five-year max contract.
Pelicans GM David Griffin tells reporters that Brandon Ingram's contract extension is a straight five-year max deal with no player option in Year 5
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 30, 2020
Evan Turner is retiring to join the Boston Celtics as assistant coach.
Turner has played ten years in the NBA and two seasons in Boston (from 2014 to 2016).
In 2019-2020 Turner has played with the Atlanta Hawks.
10-year NBA veteran Evan Turner is finalizing a deal to join the Boston Celtics as an assistant coach, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Turner is expected to focus on player development.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 30, 2020
Gerald Green has reached an agreement with the Houston Rockets, Tim MacMahon reports.
The swingman will sign a one-year, non-guaranteed deal for the veteran’s minimum
Source: Gerald Green has agreed to a one-year, nonguaranteed deal for the veteran’s minimum with the Rockets. Green, a Houston native and fan favorite, will try to make the team during camp after missing last season due to a broken foot.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) November 30, 2020
According to Michael Scotto, the Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement with Glenn Robinson III.
The swingman out of Michigan spent last season between Warriors and 76ers, with averages of over 11 points and 4 rebounds.
Glenn Robinson III and the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a deal, a league source told @hoopshype.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) November 30, 2020
Gordon Hayward goes to Charlotte.
Boston Celtics sign and trade Gordon Hayward and two future second-round picks to Charlotte for a conditional future second-round pick.
Boston has signed and traded Gordon Hayward and two future second-round picks to Charlotte for a conditional future second-round pick. Celtics also receive a trade exception.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 29, 2020
Nicolas Batum plans to signs with the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Clippers are regarded as a strong contender to sign Nicolas Batum after he clears waivers next week, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 29, 2020
Nicolas Batum plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after he clears waivers, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 29, 2020
Charlotte Hornets are waiving forward Nicolas Batum.
French forward averaged 3.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3 assists in 23.1 minutes last season.
The Charlotte Hornets are waiving forward Nicolas Batum, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 29, 2020
The Toronto Raptors announced the signings of free agents Deandre’ Bembry and Alex Len.
Welcome to the squad, @fearthefro95. #WeTheNorth
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— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 29, 2020
Welcome to the squad, @alexlen. #WeTheNorth
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— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 29, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Wizards announced today that they have signed guard Cassius Winston to a Two-Way Contract. The team also signed Yoeli Childs, Caleb Homesley, and Marlon Taylor to Exhibit 10 contracts.
The Wizards acquired the rights to Cassius Winston from Michigan State (53rd overall pick) after trading the rights to Vit Krejci (37th overall pick) and Admiral Schofield to Oklahoma City in exchange for the 53rd pick and Memphis’ 2024 second round pick (which was owned by Oklahoma City) on November 19th.
Winston averaged 18.6 points and 5.9 assists per game as a senior and 18.8 points and 7.5 assists per game as a junior at Michigan State to earn All-America Second Team honors in both seasons, All-Big Ten honors as a senior and Big Ten Player of the Year honors as a junior while leading the Spartans to the 2019 Final Four. He is one of four players in NCAA D-I history to record at least 1,900 points and 850 assists and finished his career with 894 assists, the most in Big Ten and Michigan State history.
Childs, (6-8, 225) went undrafted out of BYU, where he averaged 22.2 points and 9.0 rebounds while shooting .574 from the field in 19 games during his senior season (2019-20). A native of South Jordan, Utah, Childs became the first player in school history to score at least 2,000 points and grab at least 1,000 rebounds in their career.
Homesley, (6-6, 205) averaged 15.3 points and 5.7 rebounds while shooting .474 from the field during his senior season (2019-20) at Liberty University. Originally from Indian Trail, North Carolina, Homesley was named the 2020 Atlantic Sun Player of the Year.
Taylor, (6-5, 209) went undrafted out of LSU during his senior season (2019-20), where he averaged 5.9 points and 4.1 rebounds in 23.2 minutes per game. He scored a career-high 30 points versus Georgia (3/7) in his final collegiate game at LSU.
Fonte: Washington Wizards.