NBA rumors

12 April 2024

12/04/2024 15:25

DeMar DeRozan: This is where I want to be

DeMar DeRozan talked about his future after Thursday morning’s practice at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena: “This is the place I want to be”.

“I love the ownership, I love everything about the city and the franchise, from the highest point to the lowest point – the office, the staff,” he added, emphasising his attachment to the club and his motivation to bring the team back to victory.

“My main goal has always been to make this organisation, this city, successful. It is always easy to complain and say what is wrong. But I want to make it clear: this is where I want to be.”

11 April 2024

11/04/2024 22:12

Boston Celtics Extend Jrue Holiday: “I want to be here and I want to win multiple rings”

The Boston Celtics have agreed to a contract extension with guard Jrue Holiday (details here).

The former UCLA pointguard spoke to the media after the announcement.
“I want to be here. I want to win multiple rings. And I’ve heard people say that here plenty of times, so I’m ready for that.”

In his first season with the Celtics Holiday put together averages of 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game, shooting 48 percent from the field and an excellent 43 percent from three-point range.
Fewer points and fewer assists compared to his time with the Bucks, but rebounds and 3-point percentage are both career-highs.
The five-time All-Defense has always been one of the league’s most versatile point guards, and despite being 33 years old he remains among the most feared perimeter defenders.

 

11 April 2024

11/04/2024 08:46

Jrue Holiday signs a $135 million four-year contract extension with Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $135 million, his agent Jason Glushon of Glushon Sports Management told ESPN.

Holiday opted to waive his $37.3 million player option for the 2024-25 season in favour of a long-term deal that will keep him under contract through the 2027-28 season.

This contractual move allows the Celtics to save several million dollars against next year’s salary cap and retain a talented and expensive core of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Derrick White and Holiday himself.

Thanks to this extension, the Celtics will operate as a “second apron team” in 2024-25, limiting their free agency and trade options to exceed the salary cap threshold.

Holiday joins a select group of players who have signed guaranteed contracts worth more than $100 million at the age of 33 or older, a list that includes LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Al Horford.

 

9 April 2024

9 April 2024

6 April 2024

06/04/2024 19:32

Wizards sign Jared Butler to multi-year contract

 The Washington Wizards announced today that they have signed guard Jared Butler to a multi-year NBA contract. In a related move, the team waived forward Isaiah Livers.

In 35 games with Washington this season, Butler is averaging 5.6 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game while shooting a career-best .490 from the field. Over his last 10 games with the Wizards, he is averaging 9.2 points and 5.2 assists per game and tallied a season-high 17 points on 7-10 shooting in a win over the Milwaukee Bucks on April 2. The Baylor product also played in 16 games for the Capital City Go-Go (the Wizards’ NBA G League affiliate) this season, averaging 17.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game.

Butler holds career averages of 4.8 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game in 83 career games over three seasons with Utah, Oklahoma City, and Washington. He originally signed his two-way contract with Washington on July 28, 2023.

Livers was acquired via trade from Detroit on January 14 along with Marvin Bagley III. He was ruled out for the remainder of the season with joint capsule inflammation in his right hip on February 26.

5 April 2024

5 April 2024

05/04/2024 08:11

Philadelphia 76ers sign Jeff Dowtin Jr.

The Philadelphia 76ers sign Jeff Dowtin Jr. for the rest of the season.

Former Raptors guard ties with a two-way.

3 April 2024

03/04/2024 17:08

Charlotte Hornets reportedly considering Jordi Fernandez, Charles Lee, 2 others

The first names are already circulating for the succession of Steve Clifford on the bench of the Charlotte Hornets.

These include Jordi Fernandez of the Sacramento Kings, Charles Leede of the Boston Celtics, Chris Quinn of the Miami Heat, and Kevin Young of the Phoenix Suns.

3 April 2024

3 April 2024

03/04/2024 16:15

Toronto Raptors signs Malik Williams

The Toronto Raptors put Malik Williams on a 10-day contract.

The centre averaged 11.1 points with 9.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals with Sioux Falls in the G League.

2 April 2024

02/04/2024 22:02

Cleveland Cavaliers, Dean Wade out until the end of the regular season?

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have to do without Dean Wade until the end of the NBA regular season. In fact, the player has not taken the court since March 8, initially for personal reasons. However, it later emerged that the player had a knee problem, while now there is talk of a knee sprain. Consequently, since there are only 7 games left until the end of the regular season, it is likely that the player will be out until the end of this one according to Chris Fedor’s report.

2 April 2024

02/04/2024 19:35

Will the Atlanta Hawks trade Trae Young in the summer? Lakers monitor the situation

According to Tim MacMahon, the Atlanta Hawks may consider trading Trae Young this summer. The well-known ESPN reporter added that “the possibility was only recently floated”. The Los Angeles Lakers would be involved in this rumor, however, as Jovan Buha of The Athletic recently stated that the yellow-violet franchise would have the most realistic name in Trae Young for the offseason. In fact, Buha confirmed that the Lakers will be looking to add a third superstar to their roster next summer, and already in the past, the Yellowviola have been monitoring the Hawks’ point guard situation with interest.

Undoubtedly, the rumor cannot please D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves, since they could be forced to leave the Lakers in case of Trae Young’s arrival. Nothing concrete yet, since these are rumors, but over the summer it is possible that the Lakers-Young track could become hot.

1 April 2024

01/04/2024 08:31

Kevin Porter Jr. signs in Greece with Paok

Sensational news in the night. Kevin Porter Jr. has reportedly agreed a deal with PAOK for the rest of the season. This was revealed by The Athletic.

The player is expected in Greece shortly. Free since October, the former Rockets player plea-bargained in January for a domestic assault case.

30 March 2024

30 March 2024

30/03/2024 10:26

Pistons guard Quentin Grimes to miss rest of the season

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.

30 March 2024

30/03/2024 10:25

Kings guard Monk suffers right knee injury

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.

27 March 2024

27/03/2024 15:56

Grayson Allen: I’m not playing for the contract or anything

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.

25 March 2024

25/03/2024 21:26

The Atlanta Hawks could trade Capela in the upcoming summer

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.

24 March 2024

24/03/2024 21:59

Toronto Raptors signs Kobi Simmons

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.

23 March 2024

22 March 2024

22/03/2024 22:50

Clippers’ Westbrook expected to return next week

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.

22 March 2024

22/03/2024 14:43

Victor Wembanyama to Give Input on Spurs Offseason Moves

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.

17 March 2024

17/03/2024 10:15

Marcus Morris to join Cavs on 10-day deal

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.

17 March 2024

17/03/2024 10:07

Isaiah Thomas reportedly returning to Suns on 10-day contract

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.

 

16 March 2024

16 March 2024

16/03/2024 09:17

Pistons signing veteran forward Taj Gibson for rest of season

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.

Fonte: ESPN.

15 March 2024

14 March 2024

14/03/2024 21:57

76ers reportedly signing Kai Jones

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.

12 March 2024