NBA rumors

The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to add centre Bismack Biyombo to the roster soon, reports Shams Charania.

The team will be able to move Ja Morant to the suspended players list after the point guard serves out the first five games of his disqualification, so at least initially it will not be necessary to release anyone to sign Biyombo.

The 31-year-old big man comes from a two-year stint with the Phoenix Suns (4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 14 minutes per game last season).

The Memphis Grizzlies are planning to sign center Bismack Biyombo, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Team is able to sign Biyombo via exemption after fifth game of Ja Morant’s suspension. Biyombo brings rim protection (1.4 blocks per game last season) with Steven Adams out. pic.twitter.com/NDRxs8h09Z

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 29, 2023

The New York Knicks are reportedly interested in Joel Embiid, especially as the James Harden situation unfolds in Philadelphia. However, sources indicate that Embiid remains committed to the 76ers and has not requested a trade. Philadelphia’s decision-makers are also not moved by the package that the Knicks are willing to offer, which includes a choice from Julius Randle, RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, Evan Fournier, and two-to-three first-round picks.

A multi-year contract extension has been agreed upon by Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle. Nearing his 900th NBA victory, Carlisle rejoined the Pacers as head coach in 2021 and will now oversee the team’s rebuilding under a new contract.

ESPN Sources: Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has agreed on a multi-year contract extension. Carlisle — who’s nearing his 900th NBA victory — returned to the Pacers as head coach in 2021 and now will continue to lead franchise’s rebuild on a new deal. pic.twitter.com/atXuQ7T9SD

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 26, 2023

The worst-kept secret in the NBA? According to Bill Simmons of The Ringer, there are no doubts: it’s the potential departure of Donovan Mitchell from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Mitchell, in his second season with the Cavs, still has two years left on his contract, worth $67 million, plus a player option for $37 million in 2025-2026.

Bill Simmons says Donovan Mitchell eventually leaving the Cavaliers is the ‘worst kept secret in the NBA’

(h/t @BenAxelrod) pic.twitter.com/lDsrpADelG

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 24, 2023

According to sources close to the situation, the New York Knicks are willing to table an offer that includes three key players to acquire Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers.

Julius Randle, R.J. Barrett, Evan Fournier, and Mitchell Robinson are all available for a potential trade. A trio selected from this group would be paired with two or three first-round draft picks.

The New York Knicks are willing to offer a package that includes three key players, with Julius Randle, R.J. Barrett, Evan Fournier and Mitchell Robinson all available in exchange for Joel Embiid, according to sources. A trio from that group would be paired with two or three…

— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) October 24, 2023

Atlanta Hawks’ young and talented center, Onyeka Okongwu, has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $62 million, according to ESPN. The deal was finalized just before the deadline for contract extensions, solidifying Okongwu’s role on the team for the coming years.

The move comes after a season where Okongwu showed promising signs, contributing on both ends of the floor. The contract extension reflects the Hawks’ front office’s confidence in his long-term potential as a core part of the team.

Okongwu is the 14th player in the NBA Draft class of 2020 to agree on an extension. Deadline is 6 PM ET.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 23, 2023

Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a five-year, $136 million extension, as first reported by The Athletic. Last season, McDaniels averaged 12.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 30.6 minutes over 79 games, shooting 39.8% from 3.

Dallas Mavericks G/F Josh Green is finalizing a three-year, $41 million contract extension with the franchise, league sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Green was the No. 18 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, and averaged nine points and three rebounds last season.

The Indiana Pacers and Aaron Nesmith have reached an agreement. The forward has extended his contract for three years, totaling $33 million.

Nesmith, who has earned a total of $16 million since 2020, is coming off a season where he averaged 10.1 points and 3.8 rebounds.

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith has agreed on a three-year, $33 million contract extension, Mike Lindeman of @excelbasketball tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/G2U1bnWzpK

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 23, 2023

James Harden remains away from the Philadelphia 76ers’ practice, according to sources close to ESPN. His availability for the season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday is increasingly unclear.

It is increasingly unclear whether Harden will be available to play in the Sixers opener vs. Milwaukee on Thursday, sources said. https://t.co/oRzkRhwxFL

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 23, 2023

The Washington Wizards are signing center John Butler Jr. to a two-way NBA deal, sources tell The Athletic and Stadium. Butler spent part of last season in Portland and went to training camp with the Trail Blazers.

The Washington Wizards are signing center John Butler Jr. to a two-way NBA deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Butler spent part of last season in Portland and went to training camp with the Trail Blazers.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 23, 2023

The Phoenix Suns are planning to waive guard Keon Johnson to get the roster down to 15 players for opening night, sources tell ESPN. Johnson, 21, landed with Phoenix from Portland as part of a three-team trade with Milwaukee. He was the 21st overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

The Phoenix Suns are planning to waive guard Keon Johnson to get the roster to 15 for opening night, sources tell ESPN. Johnson, 21, landed with Phoenix from Portland as part of the three-team trade with Milwaukee. He was the 21st overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 23, 2023

The Washington Wizards and wing Deni Avdija have agreed to a four-year, $55 million rookie scale extension. The deal is fully guaranteed, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Avdija averaged career-highs of 9.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists last season and is also regarded as a solid defender. Avdija’s extension is roughly equivalent to the four-year Non-Taxpayer MLE.

The San Antonio Spurs and center Zach Collins have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension worth $35 million, as reported by ESPN. This deal comes after Collins spent much of his career in Portland, struggling with a series of injuries that have limited his time on the court.

Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji has agreed on a four-year, $32 million contract extension, his agent told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Deal includes a Player Option for Nnaji, who is expected to “take on a more prominent role with the Nuggets this season”.

The Portland Trail Blazers are waiving Kevin Knox and picking up former Phoenix Suns forward Ish Wainright off free agency waivers, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

The Boston Celtics waive Wenyen Gabriel.

Former Kentucky played 79 NBA games last season with Los Angeles Lakers averaging 4.8 points, 3.7 rebounds.

The Boston Celtics are waiving F/C Wenyen Gabriel, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 20, 2023

Los Angeles Clippers’ coach Ty Lue has confirmed that Terance Mann will be staying with the team. Despite rumors of a possible trade involving the player, Lue stated that Mann is a key element for the team’s future. “He’s a player who can do it all,” said Lue, highlighting Mann’s versatility as one of his strong points. This statement puts an end to speculations about Mann’s future with the Clippers.