NBA rumors

12 August 2023

12/08/2023 21:54

Sterling Brown reportedly close to Alba Berlin

According to Tolis Kotzias, Alba Berlin is close to finalising the arrival of Sterling Brown.

After three years with the Bucks, Brown has also played for the Mavs, Rockets and Lakers in the last three seasons.

In the NBA, playing mainly as a ‘3-and-D’, the versatile swingman produced career-averages of 5.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 16 minutes.

Last year Brown also played 26 games in the G League with the Raptors 905 (15.5 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 4.5 APG).

 

12 August 2023

12/08/2023 10:41

ESPN close to hiring Bob Myers as analyst

ESPN is reportedly close to hiring Bob Myers as an analyst on NBA Countdown, sources told Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post.

ESPN overhauled its basketball coverage this summer, with Malika Andrews taking over as the host of the NBA Finals. Mike Breen, Doc Rivers, and Doris Burke are also set to be the new lead play-by-play team for ESPN.

12 August 2023

12/08/2023 10:39

Miami signs deals with Alondes Williams and Jamal Cain

The Miami Heat and Alondes Williams have agreed to an Exhibit 10 training camp deal.

Williams appeared in one game for Nets last season.

Jamal Cain has signed his qualifying offer with the Miami Heat to remain with the franchise on a Two-Way deal.

Cain appeared in 18 games last season with the Heat.

11 August 2023

11/08/2023 09:02

Jayce Johnson to join Warriors on Exhibit 10 deal

Jayce Johnson has reached an agreement for the training camp with the Golden State Warriors, Shams Charania reports.

The centre last season was the G League’s best rebounder with the Santa Cruz Warriors (9.4 PPG, 13.5 RPG, 1.4 BPG).

Johnson will sign an Exhibit 10 deal.

 

10 August 2023

10/08/2023 09:16

Beno Udrih to be new head coach of Wisconsin Herd

Beno Udrih will become the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Wisconsin Herd G League team, according to Shams Charania. Udrih has spent time as a G League assistant coach, Pelicans assistant and pro scout for Hawks last season.

Udrih has won two NBA titles.

 

10 August 2023

9 August 2023

09/08/2023 18:21

Knicks to sign Josh Hart to four-year, $81 million contract extension

The New York Knicks and Josh Hart have reached an agreement on a four-year, $81 million contract deal. The largest raise Hart may get under his $12.96 million deal in 23–24 is a 140 percent increase.

With the agreement, Hart’s contract with the Knicks could be worth a total of $94 million through the 27-28 season. On Thursday, Hart can formally sign the agreement.

With the United States, Hart is competing in the FIBA World Cup.

7 August 2023

07/08/2023 21:40

Edy Tavares: I don’t know if I’ll extend with Real Madrid. The NBA dream is still there

Edy Tavares doesn’t know if he will sign a contract extension with Real Madrid.
The big man is on an expiring contract and Real Madrid doesn’t want to go higher than €5 million gross per season if Tavares won’t commit to a long term contract.

As reported by Relevo, Tavares’ dream is still the NBA where he has played between Hawks and Cavaliers with no luck in 2016.

“I don’t know if I’m going to extend with Madrid” Tavares said. “The truth is that I’m on an expiring contract, and I don’t know what to tell you. Yes, I hope we agree, but the dream of the NBA is there too. I’m not going to deny it”.

Per Basketnews, The Portland Trail Blazers want him but the deal’s largest barrier is Real Madrid’s substantial buyout clause, which was set in a five-year contract inked in 2019. The NBA’s buyout for Tavares is much more expensive than the €6 million that Facundo Campazzo had to pay to complete his transfer to the Denver Nuggets in 2020.

“If I stay, fine, but if I don’t, nothing happens. I’ve said many times that I’m thinking about the NBA, but you have to analyze everything,” he added.

“Everything is up in the air, but that doesn’t worry me. I’m concentrating on the World Cup with my team and then I’ll try to enjoy every second with my club until the last game.”

7 August 2023

7 August 2023

07/08/2023 10:37

Official: Lakers Sign Anthony Davis to Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Anthony Davis to a contract extension, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka.

“In our conversations with Anthony, his desire to lead our franchise for the next several years became abundantly clear,” Pelinka said. “AD understands that his commitment to being the hardest worker, combined with his high character, is what will help define our culture for many seasons to come. It is a proud day for Lakers Nation when we’re able to extend the contract of one of the game’s most dominant two-way players.”

During the recent 2022-23 season, Davis appeared in 56 games (54 starts) for the Lakers, averaging 25.9 points on a career-best 56.3 percent shooting from the floor, a career-high 12.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.0 blocks in 34.0 minutes per game.

6 August 2023

6 August 2023

06/08/2023 15:45

Jabari Parker to join Barcelona

Barcelona has reached an agreement to bring Jabari Parker to Europe, according to Sport.es.

The second overall pick of the 2014 NBA Draft will be Nikola Mirotic’s replacement in Coach Grimau’s lineup for the upcoming season.

Parker reportedly passed the medical tests requested by Barcelona without any problems.

The forward in the NBA produced career-averages of 14.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2 assists, with a career-high of 20.1 points per game in 2017 with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Parker, who has not played since January 2022, will be the second-to-last addition to the new roster, as the Blaugrana have yet to sign the guard who will replace Cory Higgins.

6 August 2023

06/08/2023 14:29

Souley Boum to join Denver Nuggets

Rookie guard Souley Boum has agreed to a training camp deal with the Denver Nuggets, as reported by Keith Smith.

Boum played the Las Vegas Summer League with the Sacramento Kings, producing 7.3 points and 1.6 assists in 14 minutes.

6 August 2023

06/08/2023 14:20

Baskonia reportedly interested in RJ Hampton

According to El Correo, Baskonia is following with interest talented guard RJ Hampton, still without a team after ending last season in Detroit.

The 22-year-old guard spent 3 years in the NBA between  Nuggets, Magic and Pistons, averaging 7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 18 minutes per game.

Hampton played in the NBL the 2019/20 season with the New Zealand Breakers, before being selected No. 24 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft.

5 August 2023

5 August 2023

05/08/2023 09:53

Dmytro Skapintsev signs Exhibit 10 deal with New York Knicks

Ukrainian center Dmytro Skapintsev signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the New York Knicks.

Skapintsev appeard in 5 games for the Knicks 2023 Summer League team in Las Vegas, producing 7.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 blocks in 17 minutes.

The big man spent last year in G League with the Westchester Knicks (8.4 PPG, 6.1 RPG).

4 August 2023

4 August 2023

2 August 2023

02/08/2023 16:56

Houston Rockets to sign Jermaine Samuels Jr.

The Houston Rockets are signing forward Jermaine Samuels Jr. to a two-way NBA contract.

Samuels averaged 11.3 points, 5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in Las Vegas Summer League.

2 August 2023

2 August 2023

02/08/2023 08:01

Boston Celtics waived Justin Champagnie

The Boston Celtics have waived G/F Justin Champagnie.

Champagnie was signed to a multiyear deal out of the NBA G League late last season.

He averaged 13.0 points and 8.3 rebounds in the Summer League.

2 August 2023

02/08/2023 07:54

Buddy Boeheim to re-sign with the Detroit Pistons

Buddy Boeheim is re-signing with the Detroit Pistons.

Boeheim appeared in 10 games with Pistons on a rookie two-way deal last year and in 18 games with their G League affiliate, where he averaged 12.1 points per game on 37.4% shooting from 3-point range.

1 August 2023

01/08/2023 12:52

Phoenix Suns struggle to find trade options for Deandre Ayton

Phoenix Suns currently lack trade options for Deandre Ayton that would sustain or enhance their championship odds.

Ayton has had ongoing disagreements with the Suns due to a lack of extension in 2021, especially after being instrumental in their finals run.

New head coach Frank Vogel is now attempting to mend the relationship with Ayton as he starts his inaugural season.

31 July 2023

31/07/2023 22:15

Kendrick Nunn reportedly close to join Olympiacos on a rich two-year contract

Kendrick Nunn is close to sign a 6 million two-year contract with Olympiacos, according to Matteo Andreani.

After a surprising start to his career with the Miami Heat, the guard missed the 2021-22 season due to injury.

Nunn spent last year with the Lakers and Wizards, scoring 7.1 points in 13 minutes per game.

 

 

31 July 2023

31/07/2023 19:50

Garrett Temple to join Raptors

Garrett Temple will sign a $3.2 million one-year contract with the Toronto Raptors, reports Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Canadian team will be the 12th in the long NBA career of the former LSU guard.

Temple spent the past two seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans.

 

29 July 2023

29 July 2023

29/07/2023 08:53

NBA sends memo to all teams on Lillard’s trade request

The NBA sent a memo to all 30 teams regarding comments surrounding the trade request by Damian Lillard and his agent Aaron Goodwin, as reported by The Athletic

The memo says the following: “Recent media reports stated that Damian Lillard’s agent, Aaron Goodwin, called multiple NBA teams to warn them against trading for Lillard because Lillard’s only desired trade destination is Miami. Goodwin also made public comments indicating that Lillard would not fully perform the services called for under his player contract if traded to another team. We interviewed Goodwin and Lillard and also spoke with several NBA teams to whom Goodwin spoke. Goodwin denied stating or indicating to any team that Lillard would refuse to play for them. Goodwin and Lillard affirmed to us that Lillard would fully perform the services called for under his player contract in any trade scenario. The relevant teams provided descriptions of their communications with Goodwin that were mostly, though not entirely, consistent with Goodwin’s statements to us. We have advised Goodwin and Lillard that any future comments, made privately to teams or publicly, suggesting Lillard will not fully perform the services called for under his player contract in the event of a trade will subject Lillard to discipline by the NBA. We also have advised the Players Association that any similar comments by players or their agents will be subject to discipline going forward.”

28 July 2023

28/07/2023 22:00

Thanasis Antetokounmpo re-sign with the Milwaukee Bucks

Free agent Thanasis Antetokounmpo has agreed on a deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Antetokounmpo chose return to the Bucks over multiple options, including Knicks, sources said. Brothers Giannis and Thanasis, Brook and Robin Lopez all reunited in Milwaukee for next season.

27 July 2023

25 July 2023

25/07/2023 22:01

Onuralp Bitim signs Two-Way deal with Bulls

The Chicago Bulls announced the arrival of Onuralp Bitim on a Two-Way contract.

The 24-year-old Turkish guard spent last season with Bursaspor, scoring 17.8 points with 4.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game between BSL and Eurocup.

Bitim was the only EuroCup participant in 2022-23 to average more than 16.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per contest