NBA rumors

27 November 2021

27/11/2021 14:24

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant suffers knee sprain

Ja Morant suffered a knee sprain in Grizzlies’ loss to Hawks.

Per ESPN, Preliminary imaging revealed Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant suffered a left knee sprain in the first quarter of Friday night’s 132-100 home loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the Grizzlies said.

Morant was hurt while dribbling the ball toward the paint, although there was no contact that appeared to cause the injury. He began to limp, passed the ball and then hobbled off the floor in the middle of the play.

 

22 November 2021

22/11/2021 14:23

Nuggets’ Michael Porter dealing with nerve issue in his back, season in jeopardy?

Michael Porter jr’s season could be in peril due to a nerve issue in his back.

Per Denver Post, Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is dealing with a nerve issue in his back that could jeopardize his season, league sources told The Denver Post.

The Nuggets have been vague about specifics of the injury and when Porter might be expected back. They have given him a timeline of a week to show improvements before considering other treatment options. Another back surgery is a possibility, sources said.

Porter botched a layup attempt in the first quarter against Houston on Nov. 6, exacerbating a back injury that he’s had all season. He has not played since then.

Porter, 23, has already had two back surgeries. The first came during his lone college season at Missouri and kept him out around four months. The second came after the Nuggets drafted him with the No. 14 pick in the 2018 draft. Porter missed his entire rookie season as a result.

Fonte: Denver Post.

21 November 2021

21/11/2021 19:30

Sacramento Kings fires coach Luke Walton

The Sacramento Kings fired coach Luke Walton as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.

Kings associate head coach Alvin Gentry is expected get strong consideration to serve as interim head coach.

20 November 2021

20 November 2021

20/11/2021 08:33

Cavs’ Collin Sexton out for season after meniscus surgery

Cavs guard Collin Sexton will miss the rest of the 21-22 season after undergoing surgery on his left meniscus tear, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Sexton will be a restricted free agent this offseason after he was unable to agree to terms with the Cleveland Cavaliers on an extension.

17 November 2021

17/11/2021 20:11

Lakers Sign Chaundee Brown Jr. to Two-Way Contract; Waive Sekou Doumbouya

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Chaundee Brown Jr. to a two-way contract, it was announced today. In a related move, the Lakers have requested waivers on forward Sekou Doumbouya.

In one game with the South Bay Lakers this season, Brown Jr. tallied 23 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block. He appeared in five preseason games for Los Angeles, averaging 7.6 points and 1.4 rebounds in 12.1 minutes.

Fonte: NBA.com.

16 November 2021

16/11/2021 20:07

NBA to host two 2022 Preseason games in the United Arab Emirates

During the 2022 preseason, the NBA will play two games in the United Arab Emirates. These will be the league’s first scheduled games outside of the United States since the Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets played in Paris, France in January 2020

Both games will take place in Abu Dhabi. The participating teams and venues will be announced at a later, and the games will mark the first NBA exhibitions in the country

15 November 2021

15/11/2021 20:57

Alex Caruso reportedly willing to stay with Lakers on 2-year, $20M deal

The Athletic reports that while Alex Caruso received a four-year, $37M offer from the Chicago Bulls in free agency, he was willing to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $20M deal

Caruso’s deal with the Bulls was only guaranteed for $30M. The Lakers, however, stayed at their offer of $21M over three years, and went on to sign Talen Horton-Tucker to a three-year, $31M deal

15 November 2021

15/11/2021 18:47

Luke Walton’s job status to be in peril if current slide continues?

Luke Walton is on the hot seat in Sacramento with the Kings on a four-game losing streak.

Per The Athletic, With the Kings (5-8) in the midst of a four-game losing streak heading into a Monday night game at Detroit, sources say the third-year coach’s job status will likely be in peril soon if the current slide continues. The Kings, who started the season 5-4 before falling to Indiana, Phoenix, San Antonio and Oklahoma City, are determined to break their 15-year playoff drought, the NBA’s longest, and Walton won’t be given the same leeway to turn things around as he was last season. Especially when it comes to extended losing streaks.

This is hardly the first time Walton’s status has been uncertain.

Fonte: The Athletic.

14 November 2021

14/11/2021 10:10

NBA investigation on tampering in Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry deals in advanced stages

The NBA’s investigation into possible pre-free agency tampering on the sign-and-trade acquisitions of Lonzo Ball and Kyle Lowry are in their advanced stages, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Chicago Bulls acquired Ball from the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Miami Heat acquired Lowry from the Toronto Raptors.

The NBA has conducted interviews with team executives and player agents while also gathering electronic messaging of front office executives of the four teams. The league has instituted more stringent penalties in these cases in 2019, including raising the maximum fine for teams to $10 million and including the possibility of suspending team executives, forfeiting draft picks and even the voiding of contracts.

12 November 2021

12 November 2021

11 November 2021

11/11/2021 19:40

Ratiopharm Ulm announces Sindarius Thornwell

Sindarius Thornwell is a new player of Ratiopharm Ulm, the German team announced.

The former South Carolina swingman last year played 21 games between Orlando and New Orleans.

Thornwell will replace the injured Christoph Philipps.

11 November 2021

11/11/2021 19:33

Terrance Ferguson reportedly joining Aek Athens

Aek Athens has reached an agreement with Terrance Ferguson, according to Christos Tsaltas of SDNA.

Ferguson, the No.21 pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, played just 13 games with the Philadelphia 76ers last season.

Known for his defensive skills, Ferguson averaged 4.5 points in 4 NBA seasons.

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6 November 2021

06/11/2021 11:41

Raptors reportedly waiving Sam Dekker

The Toronto Raptors have decided to release Sam Dekker before his contract becomes guaranteed, Blake Murphy reports.

The former Wisconsin forward played just one minute in 10 games with the Canadian team.

Dekker spent last year with Turk Telekom, averaging over 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assist per game between BSL and BCL.

5 November 2021

05/11/2021 18:09

76ers resuming fining Ben Simmons for his “uncooperation”

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Philadelphia 76ers fined Ben Simmons his $360K game salary for missing Thursday’s game.

The team reportedly plan to resume fining Simmons until he cooperates with team physicians on his mental health issues and fulfills other basketball-related obligations.

4 November 2021

04/11/2021 20:52

NBA expected to launch detailed investigation into Suns, Sarver allegations

As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA is expected to launch a detailed investigations into the allegations concerning Robert Sarver’s tenure as Phoenix Suns owner

Results are not to be expected shortly, according to Woj

2 November 2021

02/11/2021 17:08

Lou Williams says this season is probably his last season in the NBA.

Williams said that this could be his last season in the NBA.
Williams, who has been three times Sixth Man of the Year, just turned 35.

Per Hoopsrumors, “Potentially,”Williams said when pressed by Rooks about whether he intends to retire after the current season. “I have the clarity, I’m OK with that. But I’m also OK with continuing to play if that’s where it takes me. I’m prepared for the worst.”

 

Fonte: Hoopsrumors.

1 November 2021

31 October 2021

31 October 2021

31/10/2021 14:06

Indiana Pacers Exercise Team Option on Goga Bitadze

The Indiana Pacers announced that the team has exercised the 2022-23 team option on the rookie scale contract of center Goga Bitadze.

Last year the Georgian big man averaged 5.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game.

30 October 2021

30/10/2021 19:10

Warriors exercise options on Jordan Poole and James Wiseman

The Golden State Warriors have exercised their 2022-23 rookie scale team options for Jordan Poole and James Wiseman. This is the four-year option for Poole and the third-year option for Wiseman.

Poole has been a rotation player for the Warriors since his rookie season. In two-plus seasons, he’s averaged 10.5 points per game. Poole had a breakout season in 2020-21, as he averaged 12 points per game and shot 35.1% from behind the arc.

Poole will be under contract for $3.9 million for 2022-23. He’ll then be eligible for restricted free agency in the summer of 2023.

Wiseman suffered an injury-plagued rookie season, after being the second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. In 39 games (27 starts), Wiseman averaged 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Wiseman has yet to play in the 2021-22 season, as he rehabs from a torn meniscus in his right knee.

Wiseman will be under contract for $9.6 million for 2022-23. The Warriors hold another team option for Wiseman for the 2023-24 season.

Fonte: RealGM.

30 October 2021

30/10/2021 18:51

Hornets exercise team options on LaMelo Ball and PJ Washington

The Charlotte Hornets have exercised their 2022-23 rookie scale team options for LaMelo Ball and P.J. Washington. It’s the third-year option for Ball and the fourth-year option for Washington.

Ball averaged 15.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.6 steals as a rookie. Ball has gotten off to a bit of a slow start as a sophomore, but he’s been a main driving force in the Hornets surprising start to the 2021-22 season.

Ball will be under contract for $8.6 million for 2022-23. The Hornets hold another team option for 2023-24 for Ball’s fourth season.

In his two-plus NBA seasons, Washington has averaged 12.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. Washington has also proven to be a good floor-spacer, as he’s shot 37.7% from behind the arc.

Washington will be under contract for $5.8 million for 2022-23. Washington will then be eligible for restricted free agency in the summer of 2023.

Fonte: RealGm.

29 October 2021

27 October 2021

27/10/2021 16:35

Bulls’ Zach LaVine to keep playing through small ligament tear in non-shooting hand thumb

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine will keep playing despite a small legamento tear in the thumb of his non-shooting hand.