NBA rumors

According to Michael Scotto, Charles Bassey will join the Boston Celtics on a 10-day contract.

For the big man, it will be his third NBA team of the season after brief stints with the Memphis Grizzlies and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Bassey had been playing in the G League for the Santa Cruz Warriors, averaging over 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 blocks per game.

The former Western Kentucky standout has also been working to expand his shooting range, as shown by his 43% shooting on 2.3 three-point attempts per game.

Omer Yurtseven has agreed to a 10-day contract with the Golden State Warriors, as reported by Shams Charania.

The Turkish big man had returned to the United States to play in the G League following his separation from Panathinaikos.

Yurtseven is coming off a huge performance, recording 36 points and 12 rebounds last night in the G League matchup between the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the Salt Lake City Stars.

He will now try to help Golden State Warriors and head coach Steve Kerr snap their recent slump, with the team currently on a four-game losing streak and holding a 3–7 record over its last ten games.

Speaking on “Run It Back” (FanDuel TV), Bobby Portis said it’s 50-50 whether Giannis Antetokounmpo stays with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Asked to rate it on a 1-to-10 scale, Portis went with a five and called it “up in the air.”

Portis pointed to championship expectations as the core issue, stressing the goal isn’t just making the play-in or the playoffs.
He also said he doesn’t know what GM Jon Horst and the front office will build “to make the roster better” next season.

Portis added that questions about Giannis’ future have come up every year the Bucks haven’t won the title since 2020.
He expects the speculation to linger into the offseason and ramp up around the NBA Draft.

*Source: Run It Back / FanDuel TV

The Utah Jazz are waiving Vince Williams, league sources told HoopsHype.
Williams is out for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL.

The move opens a roster spot as Utah reshapes its depth with Williams sidelined long-term.
His injury was confirmed by imaging, with recovery expected to stretch into the offseason.

Across four NBA seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies and Jazz, Williams has averaged 7.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 21.3 minutes per game.
Next steps will depend on rehab progress and future opportunities once he returns to full health.

The Sacramento Kings have signed Killian Hayes to a second 10-day contract, as reported by Michael Scotto.

The French point guard appeared in five games during his previous deal, recording 17 assists in 65 minutes while committing just one turnover.

Along with his strong playmaking ability, Hayes also confirmed his scoring struggles, shooting 4-for-27 from the field during the 10 days under head coach Doug Christie.

The Denver Nuggets could have Aaron Gordon back as soon as Friday against the New York Knicks, with the veteran forward reportedly targeting a return later this week.

Gordon has been sidelined since January 23 after suffering his second hamstring strain of the season. He previously missed 19 games, returned for 10, then went down again for the past six weeks.

Denver is expected to ramp him up carefully with the postseason in mind, while also waiting on Peyton Watson, who remains out with a hamstring strain as well.

Source: The Athletic (Sam Amick)

People around the NBA believe Cleveland is LeBron James’ most likely destination next season, according to Tim MacMahon.

In the same chatter, the Los Angeles Lakers are portrayed as planning to build around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, fueling questions about LeBron’s next move.

MacMahon’s quote driving the buzz is blunt: “In Los Angeles right now with the Lakers, LeBron James is a guest in his own home,” adding momentum to the Cavaliers-reunion talk.

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing center Josh Oduro to a two-way NBA contract from the team’s Birmingham G League affiliate, sources told ESPN via Shams Charania.

The timing matters: Wednesday is the final day teams can sign a player to a two-way deal.

New Orleans, per the same report, had been the only NBA team with an open spot, and Oduro fills it.

The Phoenix Suns are expected to sign PF/C CJ Huntley to a two-way contract out of their Valley Suns G League affiliate, sources said.

The signing fills Phoenix’s open two-way slot that followed Jamaree Bouyea’s new deal, reported as a new two-year contract.

Huntley’s move is a direct in-house promotion within the Suns’ pipeline, strengthening their NBA/G League depth structure.

The Oklahoma City Thunder plan to waive two-way guard Buddy Boeheim in order to create an open roster spot to sign Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract, according to HoopsHype sources.

Boeheim has three years of NBA experience with the Detroit Pistons and the Thunder, and he has also been a steady G League contributor, shooting 39% from three over four seasons.

The move would allow OKC to shuffle its two-way pipeline as the team manages depth and development options.

The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a two-way contract with Chris Youngblood, an undrafted guard from Alabama represented by Kashim Butler, per Shams Charania.

Youngblood was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder in February after appearing in 32 NBA games, averaging 2.0 points in 5.4 minutes.

He stood out in the G League, though, posting 20.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 17 games while logging 32.8 minutes per contest. Portland now brings him in as a developmental option on a two-track roster spot.

The Dallas Mavericks have signed two-way contracts with Tyler Smith and John Poulakidas. Guard Miles Kelly has been cut.

Forward Tyler Simit is averaging 15.9 points and 5.1 rebounds with Rio Grande in the G League. John Poulakidas is a 12.3-point guard with the San Diego Clippers.

The Phoenix Suns have waived Cole Anthony, according to Shams Charania.

The former Orlando Magic player averaged 6.7 points in 35 games with the Bucks before being traded before the deadline.

Taj Gibson has signed a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN reports.

At 40, the veteran returns to the NBA for his 17th season. Last season, he averaged 11.5 minutes per game with the Hornets.

The Washington Wizards have converted Jamir Watkins’ two-way contract into a standard two-year agreement, according to Shams Charania.

The Florida State product, selected with the No. 43 pick in the most recent NBA Draft, is averaging 5.7 points and 3.5 rebounds in 18 minutes per game.

Leaky Black and Sharife Cooper remain on two-way contracts with the team. A few days ago the Wizards converted also the deal of Serbian big man Tristan Vukcevic.

The Utah Jazz have signed Mo Bamba to a 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania.

After a brief stint with the Toronto Raptors (two appearances), the big man joined the Salt Lake City Stars, the Jazz’s G League affiliate.

In 23 games, Bamba averaged 17.5 points, 11 rebounds and 2.5 blocks, while shooting 56% from the field and 39% from three-point range.

Per reports, the Nuggets are moving to add KJ Simpson on a “two-way NBA deal” as roster flexibility shifts.
Simpson spent 1½ seasons with Charlotte before this expected move.

He averaged 7.3 points in 21.3 minutes across 50 games for the Hornets.
The signing fills the opening created by Spencer Jones being converted to a standard deal.

Source: ESPN

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to convert Jordan Miller’s two-way contract into a standard two-year deal.

The wing has carved out a role in coach Tyronn Lue’s rotation, helping the team win 21 of the 33 games he has appeared in.

Miller is averaging 9.1 points and 3.2 rebounds in 19 minutes per game, while shooting 51% from the field, 35% from three-point range and 78% from the free-throw line.

LeBron James made it clear at All-Star weekend he hasn’t decided what comes next beyond this season — whether he stays, leaves, or retires. If he chooses to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers, the franchise would welcome that outcome.

Per the report, GM Rob Pelinka is prepared for a re-signing scenario this summer. The Lakers also avoided taking on long-term money at the trade deadline to keep options open.

That approach preserves flexibility to chase free agents either this offseason or in summer 2027 if James re-signs in July. The decision is still LeBron’s — but the message from L.A. is simple: the door is open.

Source: ESPN (Dave McMenamin)

Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan plans to sign with the New York Knicks once he clears waivers, according to ESPN, via his agent Deirunas Visockas (Gersh Sports). Sochan was released by the San Antonio Spurs and drew interest from multiple teams before landing in New York.

The agreement is for the remainder of the season, giving the Knicks the wing depth they were seeking. Sochan brings a 6’8” frame and defensive versatility, with career averages of 10.4 points and 5.6 rebounds over 212 games with San Antonio.

He’s averaging 4.1 points and 2.6 rebounds in 28 games this season, after slipping out of the Spurs’ rotation amid roster changes.

Source: ESPN (Shams Charania)

The Washington Wizards have signed guard Kadary Richmond to a 10-day contract. Richmond (6’6”, 205), in his first pro season after five collegiate years at Syracuse, Seton Hall and St. John’s, is represented by Daniel Hazan.

After appearing in Summer League and preseason with Washington, Richmond joined the Capital City Go-Go, averaging 8.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 23 games (15 starts) while shooting .457 from the field.

In his graduate season at St. John’s, he posted 12.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.0 steals, earning two All-Big East honors (First Team in 2023-24, Second Team in 2024-25).

Source: RealGM

The Charlotte Hornets announced they have signed Pat Connaughton after waiving Malaki Branham to open a roster spot.

According to HoopsHype, Connaughton’s contract is a two-year deal that includes a 2026-27 team option valued at $3.82 million.

Connaughton brings veteran depth on the wing as Charlotte continues to shape its rotation for the remainder of the season.

The Phoenix Suns are expected to waive Cole Anthony, per John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, with Phoenix’s guard depth making it difficult to carve out consistent minutes.

Anthony landed in Phoenix alongside Amir Coffey as part of the deal that also involved Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis. With the rotation already crowded, a waiver would give Anthony the chance to join a team offering a clearer role.

If finalized, the move would open a roster spot for Phoenix while sending Anthony into free agency.

Source: Arizona Sports 98.7