Detroit Pistons guard Quentin Grimes will miss the rest of the season to rehab lingering muscle soreness related to knee injury suffered in January, reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania. No surgery required and bone bruise in knee has healed. Grimes will be eligible for an extension prior to next season.
Kings guard Malik Monk is feared to have suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee and will undergo further testing, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Arguably the NBA’s best Sixth Man has averaged nearly 16 points and five assists a night.
Grayson Allen is having the best season of his career with the Phoenix Suns, recording personal averages in points, rebounds and assists, and leading the NBA in three-point shooting percentage with 47.9 per cent.
However, the player denies thinking about his next contract: “I haven’t thought about it, I’m not playing for the contract or anything, but I feel really fortunate to be in a position where I’m on a team where I’m comfortable in an important year for my career.
The Atlanta Hawks could continue to trim their salary cap next summer and try to trade center Clint Capela. According to a report by Grant Afseth of NBA Analysis Network, the franchise would be willing to give Onyeka Okongwu more minutes in that role, in part because his results have not been great in recent years. Capela will make $22.3 million next season, and his contract expires in the summer of 2025. As a result, the Atlanta Hawks will try to trade the Swiss center.
Capela is averaging 11.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game this season.
The Toronto Raptors signed Kobi Simmons to a 10-day contract.
The guard comes from a G League season with the Raptors 905 of 15.1 points, 5.6 assists and 4.2 rebounds average.
The Toronto Raptors are signing guard Kobi Simmons to a 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The three-year NBA vet has averaged 15.1 points, 5.6 assists and 4.2 rebounds for the Raptors 905 this season in the G League.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 24, 2024
The Chicago Bulls announced the return of Javonte Green on a 10-day contract.
The forward had previously defended the Bulls’ colors from 2021 to 2023.
Green was playing in the G League with the Santa Cruz Warriors (12.8 points, 6.8 rebounds per game).
Roster Update: We have signed Javonte Green to a 10-day contract. pic.twitter.com/Nt1eMNyAIz
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 23, 2024
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook is expected to return to the lineup next week — perhaps as soon as Monday vs. the Indiana Pacers, sources tell ESPN. Westbrook — one of the league’s top sixth men — had surgery to repair a fractured left hand three weeks ago.
Westbrook — a nine-time All-Star and the 2017 NBA MVP — has averaged 11 points, five rebounds and 4.4 assists in 23 minutes a game this season. His recovery and return could turn out to be well ahead of the initial timeline.
Victor Wembanyama, a young up-and-comer for the San Antonio Spurs, will be involved in discussions regarding the team’s market moves in the upcoming offseason. Wembanyama expressed satisfaction with the open communication with coaches and managers, emphasising the importance of understanding each other’s needs for the team’s improvement. He also emphasised the absence of internal conflicts, considering it a strength for the team’s future.
Victor on his involvement with front-office decisions moving forward:
“It’s a lot of communication with the coaches and the front office, to know where we’re comfortable with each other in the game and where we’re not comfortable to know what kind of pieces we would need to add.
— Matthew Tynan (@Matthew_Tynan) March 21, 2024
Marcus Morris is signing a 10-day deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Shams Charania reports.
The veteran forward played 37 games with the 76ers (6.7 PPG, 2.9 RPG), before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs, who released him on Feb. 29.
Free agent Marcus Morris has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Morris is expected to be available for Monday’s Cavs game vs. Pacers. pic.twitter.com/WfqISwSJDb
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 17, 2024
The Phoenix Suns have decided to bring Isaiah Thomas back to Arizona on a 10-day contract, Shams Charania reports.
The 2-time All Star, who was out of the NBA since the 2021-22 season, had just joined the Salt Lake City Stars.
Thomas scored a total of 130 points (44 percent from three on 56 attempts) in 4 G League games.
According to John Gambadoro, the 35-year-old point guard is expected to have a good chance of staying until the end of the season.
Thomas will be an option in case of injury in the Suns’ backcourt.
IT is back: 11-year vet and two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas is planning to sign a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Thomas averaged 33 points on 45 percent 3-point shooting for Salt Lake City in the NBA G League, scoring 30 in four games. pic.twitter.com/4XrKEINKut
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 16, 2024
Isaiah Thomas is coming to Phoenix on a 10-day contract per a report but the expectation is that he will take the Suns final roster spot. I would doubt he cracks the 8-9 man playoff rotation so more insurance policy if one of the guards would get injured.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) March 17, 2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed forward T.J. Warren to a second 10-day contract.
Warren produced 4.8 points on 47.4% shooting and 2.0 rebounds in four games under the previous 10-day deal.
NEWS: @Timberwolves Sign T.J. Warren to Second 10-Day Contract
Full release:https://t.co/MuXe4lqAzI
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) March 16, 2024
Veteran forward Taj Gibson is signing a deal for the rest of the season with the Detroit Pistons, his agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday.
Gibson, 38, is expected to sign on Saturday. He joined the Pistons last week on a 10-day deal after being waived by the New York Knicks in early January.
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Tristan Vukcevic is officially a player of the Washington Wizards.
According to spotrac, the player signed a two-year, almost five million dollar deal.
Official: We have signed Tristan Vukcevic to a multi-year deal.
📰 Read more: https://t.co/Bpr4CUwt9j
🤝 pres. by @RobinhoodApp pic.twitter.com/H2d1lVfi4T— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 14, 2024
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed with Kai Jones on a 10-day deal, Shams Charania reports.
Jones was the No.19 pick of the 2021 NBA Draft.
The Texas product played 67 games (2.7 points, 2 rebounds) in two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets.
The Hornets released the 23-year-old big man last October.
The Philadelphia 76ers plan to sign F/C Kai Jones on a 10-day contract Friday, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Jones, the 19th pick in 2021 NBA Draft, returns to the league after being released by Charlotte in October. High-upside flier for 76ers in the 6-foot-11 athlete. pic.twitter.com/J7cSksigMV
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 14, 2024
The Utah Jazz have announced the signing of Kenneth Lofton Jr.
The power forward, who signed a three-year partially guaranteed contract, has already played with the Grizzlies and 76ers this year.
Lofton Jr also played 13 games in the G League (26 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 3.7 APG, 1.7 BPG).
Welcome to Utah, @itzjunior35 🏔️#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/2cv8Adkh39
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) March 11, 2024
The Orlando Magic are locking up coach Jamahl Mosley with a contract extension through 2028.
The news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Florida team is currently fifth in the Eastern Conference with 37 wins in 65 games, in the midst of the race for home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Mosley has built an excellent defense (5th in the NBA with 11.3 points allowed per 100 possessions). In addition, Banchero and co. are performing very well in games at the Kia Center, with 21 wins in 30 games.
ESPN Sources: Amid a considerable franchise turnaround, Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has agreed on a four-year contract extension that’ll take him through the 2027-2028 season. Magic are a half game out of fourth in East and top 5 in defense. pic.twitter.com/stxKIuCN8G
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 12, 2024
Taj Gibson signed a 10-day contract with the Detroit Pistons.
The forward played 16 games with the New York Knicks this season.
Free agent C Taj Gibson is signing a 10-day contract with the Detroit Pistons, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/6TEhg9u9Ss
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 6, 2024
The Phoenix Suns have announced the return of Ish Wainright on a Two-Way Contract.
The forward, who started the season with the Trail Blazers, will replace Theo Maledon.
The 22-year-old French point guard was released after four games.
Welcome back to the Valley, Ish! 🏜️ pic.twitter.com/6As3RZFFL5
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) March 5, 2024
Dylan Windler signs a two-way deal with the Atlanta Hawks.
The wing from Belmont has played 11 games this season, eight with the Lakers and three with the Knicks, averaging 3′.
Free agent G/F Dylan Windler has agreed on a two-way deal with the Atlanta Hawks, Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Windler has played with the Lakers and Knicks this season pic.twitter.com/t9qUaoSnOB
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 4, 2024
The Toronto Raptors armour Kelly Olynyk with a new two-year, $26.25 million contract.
The centre had arrived in Canada in February from the Jazz, and is now under contract until the end of the 2025-2026 season.
Toronto Raptors center Kelly Olynyk has agreed on a two-year, $26.25 million contract extension, Jeff Schwartz of @excelbasketball tells ESPN. Deal is the max that Olynyk was able to extend on. pic.twitter.com/KjFBVsI15u
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 4, 2024
The Toronto Raptors will sign two-way Mouhamadou Gueye.
The winger already had a 10-day contract with the Canadian franchise.
The Toronto Raptors are signing F Mouhamadou Gueye on a two-way NBA deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Gueye appeared in one game for Toronto over a 10-day contract after spending the season with G League Raptors 905.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 4, 2024
The Indiana Pacers convert two-way forward Kendall Brown to a three-year deal.
Chosen with the number 48 at the 2022 NBA Draft, Brown this season collected 6 appearances with the Pacers at an average of 4.5 minutes.
In the G League he is averaging 16.6 points with 4.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists.
The Indiana Pacers are converting two-way G/F Kendall Brown on a new three-year deal, sources tell ESPN. Brown was the 48th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/bDfIMgXCuP
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 3, 2024
The Dallas Mavericks will convert two-way AJ Lawson to a standard contract.
The guard, 28 games in the NBA this year, is averaging 20.7 points in the G League with the Texas Legend.
The Dallas Mavericks are converting two-way guard AJ Lawson to a standard NBA contract, Elias Sbiet of @_tandemse tells ESPN. Lawson — who’s played 28 games with Mavericks — is averaging 20.7 points with Texas Legends of G League. pic.twitter.com/WgmpiO5kov
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 3, 2024
The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to sign Izaiah Brockington to a 10-day deal, Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
The guard from Iowa State comes to the Birmingham Squadron (13 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 2.1 APG).
The New Orleans Pelicans are signing guard Izaiah Brockington on a 10-day contract, Darrell Comer of @_tandemse tells ESPN. Brockington’s averaged 13 points and 6 rebounds for G League Birmingham. pic.twitter.com/PQ4g2ruKoM
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 3, 2024
DJ Carton remains with the I Toronto Raptors on a Two-Way Contract.
The point guard had joined the Canadian team on a 10-day deal, scoring 8 total points in 2 games.
Carton takes the Two-Way spot of Javon Freeman-Liberty, who signed a standard deal.
Newest Two-Way 🤝 @DJCarton pic.twitter.com/DEmTUy1Ecq
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 2, 2024
The San Antonio Spurs are signing G League Austin F Raiquan Gray to a two-way contract, waiving Mamadi Diakite, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Gray is averaging 15 points and 5.8 rebounds for Spurs’ G League affiliate this season.
The San Antonio Spurs are converting two-way F Dominick Barlow to a standard NBA contract, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Barlow – undrafted in 2022 – has played 51 games in his two Spurs seasons.
After clearing waivers, center Mike Muscala plans to sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the rest of the season. Muscala — who agreed to a buyout with Detroit — spent 2019-2023 with OKC and returns to bring depth for a postseason run. In 23-24 Muscala played 37 games between Washington and Detroit.
Milwaukee Bucks set to sign Jaylin Galloway to a two-way contract.
The Australian small forward, class of 2002, produced an average of 10.3 points and 3.4 rebounds in the NBL this season.
The Milwaukee Bucks are planning to sign forward Jaylin Galloway on a two-way NBA contract out of the Sydney Kings in the National Basketball League, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The 6-foot-7 wing has been an emerging player in Sydney over the last four years. pic.twitter.com/cBPKZqivEo
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 1, 2024
Buyout agreement between Marcus Morris and the San Antonio Spurs.
The player becomes an unrestricted free agent and can be a valuable asset to many post-season contenders.
Marcus Morris has agreed to a contract buyout with the San Antonio Spurs to become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The productive veteran forward secures playoff eligibility and is now candidate to join a postseason contender. pic.twitter.com/QuBtdE1yuG
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 29, 2024
The Detroit Pistons and Mike Muscala have reached a buyout agreement.
The centre becomes market man for playoff teams.
ESPN Sources: Detroit Pistons C Mike Muscala is finalizing a contract buyout, clearing the way for him to be eligible for the playoffs with his next team. Muscala has interest of a few contenders. pic.twitter.com/yeU1qldcXj
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 28, 2024
