NBA rumors

14 March 2023

14/03/2023 20:29

Utah Jazz to keep Kris Dunn on a deal until the end of the season

According to Shams Charania, Kris Dunn has reached an agreement with the Utah Jazz on a deal until the end of the season.

The Providence product recorded averages of 11.6 points, 4.8 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals in his 20 days with Coach Hardy’s group.

14 March 2023

13 March 2023

13/03/2023 19:38

NBA, NBPA discuss minimum games played requirement for major awards

As part of the NBA’s ongoing CBA talks with the NBPA, a stipulation is being discussed that a player must play in a minimum number of regular season games to be eligible for major awards, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Both sides are in agreement on tying major awards to games played over the course of the season. The parties can point to a precedent, where a player must appear in at least 58 games to qualify for the league’s scoring title.

13 March 2023

9 March 2023

09/03/2023 16:44

Bulls’ Lonzo Ball may need a third knee surgery

Chicago Bulls player Lonzo Ball may require a third surgery on his right knee, which would necessitate six more months of recovery and rehabilitation, according to sources who spoke to ESPN on Thursday. Ball has not played in an NBA game since January 14, 2022, and has already undergone two surgeries on the same knee in the past 14 months. The Bulls and Ball’s representatives are consulting with specialists before making a final decision on surgery, but a procedure this month would further delay his potential return next season. Ball has yet to run, cut, or jump without pain, despite making incremental progress in recent months. The Bulls signed Ball to a four-year, $80 million contract as a free agent, which began with a promising start in the 2021-22 season, during which he played a significant role on offense and defense, averaging 13.0 points, 5.1 assists, and 5.4 rebounds while shooting 42% on 3-pointers. Since his injury, the Bulls have struggled and currently have a record of 30-36, ranking 11th in the Eastern Conference.

7 March 2023

07/03/2023 20:02

Ja Morant at risk of several game suspension by the NBA

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant could be facing a long and several games suspension if it’s proven that he had a gun on team premises or plane, as reported by Marc Stein. This doubt is the focus of NBA’s investigation.

On Monday, Colorado police confirmed they were investigating Morant’s actions and any laws were broken. Morant’s video is believed to have been filmed in Glendale.

7 March 2023

07/03/2023 15:20

Wizards sign Xavier Cooks to multi-year contract

The Washington Wizards have signed National Basketball League MVP Xavier Cooks to a multi-year deal that will keep him with the team through the 2023-24 NBA season, according to Cooks’ agent, Daniel Moldovan. Cooks had previously signed two 10-day contracts with the Wizards, showcasing his skills in the NBA G League. The 26-year-old Australian has played professionally in his home country, Germany, and Greece before making his way to the NBA. He played college basketball at Winthrop University and was named the NBL MVP last season while playing for the Sydney Kings. In his debut with the Wizards, Cooks had four points and five rebounds in just over 14 minutes of play.

6 March 2023

06/03/2023 14:30

Washington Wizards signs Xavier Cooks

Washington Wizards signs Xavier Cooks until 2024.

Cooks is MVP of the National Basketball League in Australia with Sydney Kings.

5 March 2023

4 March 2023

04/03/2023 19:08

Bucks to sign Goran Dragic

Once free agent Goran Dragic completes his meetings in Milwaukee this afternoon, he plans to sign a deal with the Bucks for the rest of the season, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

4 March 2023

04/03/2023 15:07

Nerlens Noel reportedly joining Nets

The Brooklyn Nets strengthen the frontcourt with the signing of Nerlens Noel, reports Adrian Wojnarowski.

The former Kentucky center has played only 3 games this season with the Detroit Pistons.

 

 

4 March 2023

04/03/2023 08:51

San Antonio Spurs release Isaiah Roby to sign Sandro Mamukelashvili

San Antonio Spurs release Isaiah Roby to sign Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Roby averaged 11.8 minutes this season.

Mamukelashvili played 24 NBA games with Bucks and averaged in G League with Wisconsin 20.3 points and 10.2 rebounds.

3 March 2023

03/03/2023 07:41

Milwaukee Bucks re-signs Meyers Leonard

Milwaukee Bucks signs Meyers Leonard to a second consecutive 10-day contract.

American big man played 4 games with Bucks this month.

3 March 2023

03/03/2023 07:38

Milwaukee Bucks close to sign Goran Dragic

The Milwaukee Bucks are the frontrunners to sign guard Goran Dragic.

A formal agreement could be reached as soon as Friday as reported ESPN.

2 March 2023

02/03/2023 21:51

Jared Butler to join Thunder on Two-Way deal

Jared Butler is signing a Two-Way deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

The Baylor product spent the season in G League with the Grand Rapids Gold (18.1 points, 5.5 assists per game, 40% from long range on 7.2 attempts).

 

2 March 2023

02/03/2023 19:11

Milwaukee Bucks release Sandro Mamukelashvili

The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on Two-Way forward Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Mamukelashvili appeared in 65 games with the Bucks over the last two seasons while on a Two-Way contract and averaged 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 9.6 minutes per game. Originally selected with the 54th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Mamukelashvili also played in 30 games (23 starts) with the Wisconsin Herd over the past two seasons where he averaged 20.5 points, 10.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.

Milwaukee’s roster is now at 15 players.

1 March 2023

01/03/2023 21:16

Warriors to sign Lester Quinones to 10-day deal

The Golden State Warriors will sign Lester Quinones to a 10-day contract, Shams Charania reports.

The Memphis product recently won the G League Player of the Week award with averages of more than 31 points and 9 rebounds  in 4 games with the Santa Cruz Warriors.

Moving up to 15 players, Golden State will be able to continue using Two-Way Players Ty Jerome and Anthony Lamb, as Anthony Slater explains in this article.

28 February 2023

28/02/2023 22:00

Raptors to sign Will Barton, release Juan Hernangomez

The Toronto Raptors have finalized the signing of Will Barton, Shams Charania reports.

The Canadian team is releasing Juancho Hernangomez to free up a roster spot for Barton.

 

 

28 February 2023

28/02/2023 21:39

Bulls waive Goran Dragic

The Chicago Bulls have announced the release of Goran Dragic.

The veteran Slovenian point guard retains his playoff eligibility should he sign with another team.

Dragic produced 6.4 points and 2.7 assists in 51 games played with the Bulls.

 

28 February 2023

28/02/2023 20:34

Knicks sign Duane Washington Jr to a Two-Way deal

The New York Knicks announced the arrival of Duane Washington Jr on a Two-Way Contract.

The former Ohio State guard had started the season as a Two-Way Player for the Phoenix Suns (7.9 points and 2 assists per game, a career-high of 26 points and 7 assists against the Grizzlies).

According to Bobby Marks, Washington Jr will be eligible to play 12 regular season games.

 

 

27 February 2023

27/02/2023 15:02

Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry agrees to sell his team stake to Browns owner

Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry has an agreement to sell his stake in the Bucks to Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Haslam Sports Group.

The valuation would be $3.5 billion.

Edens and Lasry bought the Bucks from Herb Kohl in 2014 for $550 million.

26 February 2023

25 February 2023

25 February 2023

25/02/2023 10:11

Quin Snyder expected to sign multi-year deal with Hawks

According to Shams Charania, the negotiation between Atlanta Hawks and Quin Snyder is now in the final stages.

The former Utah Jazz coach is expected to sign a multi-year deal around $8 million per season to lead  the team.

Snyder produced a record of 372 wins and 264 losses in eight years on the Jazz bench, reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2021.

24 February 2023

22 February 2023

22/02/2023 21:21

Bucks sign Meyers Leonard to a 10-day deal

The Milwaukee Bucks have announced the arrival of Meyers Leonard on a 10-day contract.

The Illinois product has appeared in 447 games with Portland and Miami across nine seasons and holds career averages of 5.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game.

 

22 February 2023

22/02/2023 10:27

Los Angeles Clippers to sign Keaton Wallace

Los Angeles Clippers will sign Keaton Wallace to a two-way contract.

Wallace averaged 13.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists.

22 February 2023

22/02/2023 10:16

Atlanta Hawks fired coach Nate McMillan

The Atlanta Hawks fired coach Nate McMillan

The Hawks’ head coaching candidates are expected to include Bucks assistant Charles Lee, Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez, Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson, Spurs assistant Mitch Johnson, G League South Bay’s Miles Simon and former Jazz coach Quin Snyder.

21 February 2023

21/02/2023 20:37

Wizards agree to buyout with Will Barton

Will Barton and the Washington Wizards have reached an agreement on a buyout, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.

Barton has until March 1 to sign with another team without losing his playoff eligibility.

Washington will use the roster spot freed up by the guard to convert Jordan Goodwin’s Two-Way contract.

The Saint Louis product is scoring 6.3 points per game with 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and one steal.

21 February 2023