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05/04/202114:45

Milwaukee Bucks and Jrue Holiday Agreed To A Multi-Year Contract Extension

The Milwaukee Bucks and guard Jrue Holiday have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. As part of the agreement, Holiday declined his Player Option for the 2021-22 season. Holiday was acquired from the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 24 as part of a four-team trade.

The former UCLA guard this year is averaging 17.0 points, 5.4 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.82 steals, shooting a career-high 50.9% from the field to go with 39.0% from the three-point arc and 81.6% from the free throw line.

05/04/202110:15

Bucks’ extension with Jrue Holiday includes $25M in bonuses

Jrue Holiday’s contract extension with the Milwaukee Bucks includes roughly $25M in bonuses (out of the total $160M, with the final season of the 4-year contract being a player option), reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Of those bonuses, $4.1M are deemed “likely” while the remaining $20.9M are considered “unlikely”.

04/04/202115:23

Kings to sign Damian Jones to 10-day contract

The Sacramento Kings plan to sign free agent center Damian Jones to a 10-day contract, according to Jason Jones of The Athletic.

Jones most recently played with the Los Angeles Lakers on two 10-day deals, averaging 5.4 points and 3.3 rebounds in eight games.

04/04/202114:51

Rockets sign Armoni Brooks, waive Ben McLemore, Justin Patton

The Houston Rockets announced they’ve signed Armoni Brooks to a two-way contract. The team has also waived Ben McLemore and Justin Patton.

Brooks averaged 16.8 points per game in the NBA G League bubble with the RGV Vipers. He was announced as the new player of Orleans Loiret Basket in late March, but the team later said that he wasn’t going to land in France.

03/04/202122:01

Pelicans sign Isaiah Thomas to 10-day contract

The New Orleans Pelicans announced that the team has signed guard Isaiah Thomas to a 10-day contract.
Thomas, 5-9, 185, holds career averages of 18.1 points, 5.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game in 525 career regular season games (361 starts) over nine NBA seasons with Sacramento, Phoenix, Boston, Cleveland, L.A. Lakers, Denver and Washington.

03/04/202117:48

Mike James aiming for NBA return, agency says

BDA Sports, the agency for EuroLeague star Mike James, confirmed the news that James has returned to the United States after being suspended indefinitely by CSKA Moscow.

The agency also adds that James – who is still under contract with CSKA – is aiming for an opportunity to make his return to the NBA this season. This was confirmed also by CSKA president Andrey Vatutin.

“James has the chance to be in an NBA team this season, or find a team in the NBA next year,” Vatutin said (h/t Dionysis Aravantinos). “With this scenario, it will be easier for us to come to a mutually beneficial agreement.”

James averaged 19.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game in the EuroLeague this season before the suspension.

He played in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans in 2017-18.

03/04/202117:09

Pelicans’ Josh Hart expected to be out for extended period

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart is expected to miss a significant amount of time due to a torn UCL in his right thumb, according to ESPN’s Andrew Lopez.

In addition to Hart, the Pelicans have been dealing with several injuries lately: Lonzo Ball has been sidelined since March 18th with a hip flexor strain, while Zion Williamson (right thumb sprain) and Brandon Ingram (right first MTP irritation) have both missed the last two games.

03/04/202116:35

Kings reportedly waiving DaQuan Jeffries

The Sacramento Kings plan to waive DaQuan Jeffries to clear a roster spot, according to James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area/California.

Jeffries has appeared in 18 games this season with the Kings, averaging 3.5 points in 12.9 minutes.

02/04/202119:23

Warriors to reportedly discuss 4-year, $217M Stephen Curry extension in offseason

According to Tim Kawakami of The Athletic, the Golden State Warriors are planning to discuss a four-year, $217 million contract extension with Stephen Curry in the upcoming offseason.

A four-year extension would extend Curry to 17 seasons, all with the same team and rank him the seventh most in NBA history. Warriors GM Bob Myers has spoken to The Athletic about the “great reverence for people like” Curry.

01/04/202119:48

Thunder guard Gilgeous-Alexander to be re-evaluated in mid-April

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be re-evaluated in mid-April, OKC coach Mark Daigneault said on Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander has been out since March 22nd due to plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

“That will be our next touchpoint with him. He’s progressing and doing his thing,” said Daigneault. Former Clippers guard is averaging 23.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.9 assists on the season.

01/04/202119:44

Clippers to sign DeMarcus Cousins on 10-day contract

Los Angeles Clippers will sign DeMarcus Cousins to a 10-day contract, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic. Cousins will have to clear the NBA’s health and safety protocols before signing the deal.

The Houston Rockets waived Cousins in late February, after signing him on a minimum deal in the offseason.

01/04/202118:54

Nets’ Kevin Durant close to return from injury

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is closing in on a return to game action from his injured, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. Former NBA MVP could return at some point next week, according to Charania.

Durant would also have already returned to action if this were the playoffs, but the Brooklyn Nets have been extra cautious.

 

01/04/202116:32

UNC’s Roy Williams retires

Roy Williams, who led the University of North Carolina to three NCAA championships, is retiring after 33 seasons and 903 wins as a college basketball head coach.

The 2007 Naismith Hall of Fame inductee will address the media at a press conference on Roy Williams Court at the Dean E. Smith Center today (Thursday, April 1) at 4 p.m.

The press conference is closed to the public. Fans may watch at GoHeels.com.

Williams, a 1972 UNC graduate, just concluded his 18th season as the head coach at his alma mater. In addition to NCAA titles in 2005, 2009 and 2017, he led the Tar Heels to a 485-163 record, two other Final Fours, nine ACC regular-season championships and three ACC Tournament crowns.

ROY WILLIAMS’ CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• 48 seasons as a basketball coach, including 33 seasons as a college head coach (18 at UNC, 15 at Kansas), 10 as assistant coach at UNC and five as head coach at Owen High School in Black Mountain, N.C.
• 2007 inductee to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
• Third all-time in wins by a Division I head coach with 903
• Reached 900 wins in fewer games (1,161) and seasons (33) than any coach in NCAA history
• 903 wins in 33 seasons is 100 more than any other coach in NCAA history (803 by Mike Krzyzewski, 802 by Dean Smith)
• Second-winningest coach in UNC history and third in Kansas history
• Only coach in history with 400 wins at two schools
• Sixth-highest winning percentage (.774) in NCAA history
• Led UNC to three NCAA championships (2005, 2009, 2017)
• Third to take teams to the NCAA Tournament at least 30 times
• Consensus National Coach of the Decade (2000-09)
• Led UNC and Kansas to nine Final Fours, fourth most all-time
• Second in NCAA Tournament wins (79), second in No. 1 seeds (13), second in games (105), third in NCAA Tournament winning percentage (.745) and tied for fourth in NCAA championships
• NCAA-record eight wins over Associated Press No. 1-ranked teams
• Second in NCAA history in 30-win seasons (12) and tied for fourth in 20-win seasons (29)
• Tied for fifth all-time with 18 regular-season conference championships
• Third all-time in ACC regular-season wins (212)
• Third-most ACC road wins (93) and fourth-highest ACC road winning percentage all-time (.604)
• Second-most wins (208) in first 300 ACC regular-season games
• 32 NBA first-round draft picks (22 at UNC, 10 at Kansas)
• 52 former players in the NBA
• Four National Players of the Year, six ACC Scholar-Athletes of the Year, 10 consensus first-team All-Americas, 17 first-team All-Americas and three Bob Cousy Award winners
• Only coach to coach two Academic All-Americas of the Year (Jacque Vaughn at Kansas, Tyler Zeller at UNC)

THE WILLIAMS RECORD
Overall: 903-264, 33 seasons (.774)
Record at UNC: 485-163, 18 seasons (.748)
NCAA Championships (3): 2005, 2009, 2017 at UNC
Final Fours (9): 1991, 1993, 2002, 2003 at Kansas; 2005, 2008, 2009, 2016, 2017 at UNC
NCAA Tournament: 79-27 (.745)
NCAA Tournament at UNC: 45-13 (.776)
NCAA Finals: 3-3
NCAA Finals at UNC: 3-1
National Championship Games (6): 1991, 2003 at Kansas; 2005, 2009, 2016, 2017 at UNC
National Semifinals: 6-3
National Semifinals at UNC: 4-1
NCAA Elite 8s (13): 1991, 1993, 1996, 2002, 2003 at Kansas; 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017 at UNC
NCAA Elite 8: 9-4 (5-3 at UNC)
NCAA Sweet 16s (19): 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002 and 2003 at Kansas; 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019 at UNC
NCAA Sweet 16: 13-6 (8-2 at UNC)
NCAA 2nd Round: 19-10 (10-5 at UNC)
NCAA 1st Round: 29-1 (15-1 at UNC)

Conference Regular-Season Titles (18): 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003 at Kansas; 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2019 at UNC
ACC Regular-Season: 212-94 (.693)
ACC Home: 119-33 (.783)
ACC Road: 93-61 (.604)
ACC Tournament: 29-15 (.659)
ACC Tournament Titles (3): 2007, 2008, 2016
Conference Tournaments Titles (7): 1992, 1997, 1998, 1999 at Kansas; 2007, 2008, 2016 at UNC
Conference Tournaments (ACC and Big 8/12): 52-25

Home: 444-57 (.886)
Home UNC Record: 243-41 (.856)
Smith Center UNC Record: 241-40 (.858)
Away UNC Record: 123-77 (.615)

Against Ranked Teams (AP poll): 164-134 (most recent vs. Florida State, 3/12/21)
Against No. 1-Ranked Teams: 8-8

01/04/202115:59

Thabo Sefolosha reportedly retires at 36

Thabo Sefolosha has decided to retire, according to the New Zurich Times.
The Swiss forward born in 1984 has played in the NBA 14 seasons making his debut in 2006 with the Chicago Bulls.

Sefolosha has played 869 games averaging 5.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists.

Last season he wore the jersey of the Houston Rockets collecting 41 caps at 2.2 points and 2.2 rebounds.

31/03/202117:26

Austin Reaves enters NBA Draft 2021

Oklahoma pointguard Austin Reaves revealed to Espn that he will declare for the 2021 NBA Draft.
This year Reaves averaged 18.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.6 assist per game, shooting 44% from the field, 30% from beyond the arc and 86% from the foul line.
Reaves ended the season leading the Sooners in points, rebounds and assists.
He’s the No.40 prospect in ESPN’s Top 100.

30/03/202122:28

Jaden Springer enters NBA Draft 2021

Jaden Springer, a talented guard who just ended his freshman season at Tennessee, has announced he is declaring for the 2021 NBA draft

Considered a first-round prospect by the main specialized sites, Springer this year produced 12.5 points, 2.9 assists and 1.2 steals for the Volunteers, shooting 46% from the field, 43% from three and 81% from the free throws line.

30/03/202116:17

Dennis Schroder reportedly turns down four-year, $84.4 million contract extension offer from Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have offered Dennis Schroder a four-year, $84 million contract extension but the German point guard turned down the proposal, as reported by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.

Schroder is in the final year of a four-year deal that will bring $15.5 million in his pockets in 2020-2021.

Before the season started the Lakers offered him a two-year, $33.4 million contract that he refused as well.

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