Former Celtics guard Kemba Walker reportedly gave up $20m ($9.8m in 21-22 and $10.2m in 22-23) in his buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Keith Smith
Walker agreed to a 2-year contract with the New York Knicks worth between $16m and $18m in total.
One of the main characters of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic tournament, Valencia big man Mike Tobey, is under contract with ACB powerhouse Valencia for next season
Marc Stein reports that Tobey has a sizable buyout, that complicates attempting an NBA return in the upcoming months. Tobey played 2 games for Charlotte in the 2016-17 season
The Sacramento Kings have signed center Neemias Queta to a Two-Way contract.
Selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 39th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Queta accrued career averages of 13.2 points (.594 FG%) 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.5 blocks and 28.0 minutes per game in 86 games (84 starts) at Utah State and was named Mountain West Conference (MWC) Defensive Player of the Year for both 2019 and 2021.
Mike Conley signed a three-year contract with the Utah Jazz with Year 3 worth $24.3m, but only $14.3m is believed to be guaranteed, as reported by Keith Smith.
Conley will earn $21m in 2021-22 and $22.6m in 2022-23.
Spencer Dinwiddie’s 3rd and final year of his new contract with the Washington Wizards is worth $18.86M but has a partial guarantee at $10M, reports Keith Smith.
Jericho Sims has signed a Two-Way 2-year deal with the New York Knicks, as reported by Keith Smith.
Sims was a second round pick by the Knicks out of Texas where he averaged 9.2 ppg, 7.2 rpg in 26 games as a senior.
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed B.J. Boston to a two-year guaranteed contract, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic
The Clippers targeted Boston in the draft and paid to acquire the 51st overall pick to select him.
The Houston Rockets have guaranteed the contract of Jae’Sean Tate for next season, reports Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle.
The Rockets signed Tate to a three-year contract before the 20-21 season. The decision to guarantee Tate’s contract reportedly came at the direction of Tilman Fertitta.
The New Orleans Pelicans have interest in Lauri Markkanen and could acquire him via a sign-and-trade by using their $1 million trade exception, reports Marc Stein.
Bulls are reportedly seeking a first round pick in exchange for facilitating a deal involving Markkanen.
The Orlando Magic have waived Dwayne Bacon.
The player averaged 10.9ppg in 72 games played for Orlando in 2020-2021.
PRESS RELEASE:@OrlandoMagic waive guard Dwayne Bacon#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/sJdS97MwEH
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) August 8, 2021
HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets today announced they have signed guard Josh Christopher and forward/center Alperen Sengun.
Sengun (6-9, 235), was the 16th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by Oklahoma City before his rights were acquired by Houston in exchange for two future first round picks owed to the Rockets via Detroit and Washington. The native of Turkey recently turned 19 years old and was the Turkish Super League MVP this past season for his club, Besiktas.
In 34 league games, Sengun averaged 18.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 1.3 steals while shooting 62.6% from the floor and 81.2% from the foul line. The 19-year-old also averaged 23.0 ppg on 71.0% shooting in three FIBA Europe Cup games and played for the Turkish national team during Olympic qualifying this summer.
Christopher (6-5, 215) was the 24th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by Houston following his freshman season at Arizona State. He appeared in 15 games for the Sun Devils, averaging 14.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.5 steals.
The 19-year-old scored 28 points in his second career game vs. Villanova and posted 22 points with 11 rebounds against UCLA, which went onto play in the Final Four. A McDonald’s All-American, Christopher averaged 29.4 points and 11.2 rebounds as a senior at Mayfair High School in California.
Fonte: NBA.com.
The Sacramento Kings announced today that the team has acquired center-forward Tristan Thompson from the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade that will send guard Delon Wright to the Atlanta Hawks.
During the 2020-21 season, Thompson averaged 7.6 points (.518 FG%), 8.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 23.8 minutes per game in 54 games (43 starts). A 10-year NBA veteran, the Texas product has garnered career averages of 9.3 points (.518 FG%), 8.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 27.7 minutes per game in 673 games (472 starts) with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2011-12 – 2019-20) and Boston Celtics (2020-21).
𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝘼𝙘𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙨𝙤𝙣
📝 » https://t.co/IX7TxqgO3a pic.twitter.com/Omsk9cRZue
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) August 7, 2021
Fonte: NBA.com.
The New Orleans Pelicans announced today that the team has completed a three-team trade with the Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte Hornets. The Pelicans have acquired center Jonas Valančiūnas and the draft rights to 2021 first round pick Trey Murphy III (17th overall) and 2021 second round pick Brandon Boston (51st overall) from the Grizzlies. In exchange, New Orleans has conveyed center Steven Adams, guard Eric Bledsoe, the draft rights to 2021 first round pick Ziaire Williams (10th overall) and 2021 second round pick Jared Butler (40th overall), and a protected 2022 first round pick to Memphis. Additionally, the Pelicans have acquired guard Devonte’ Graham from the Hornets in exchange for forward Wes Iwundu, a future protected first round draft pick and cash considerations. As part of the three-team deal, Memphis has traded the draft rights to Tyler Harvey, the 51st overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
“As we entered this offseason, we were intently focused upon improving our shooting, leadership and the overall fit of our roster,” said Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin. “The players that are joining us today speak directly to those areas of concern. More importantly, their strength of character as men, and teammates that are eager to be part of our larger Pelicans family will be critical as we continue building towards sustainable success.
Pelicans acquire Valančiūnas and Graham in a three-team trade with Grizzlies and Hornetshttps://t.co/1R9TLB7FfC
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) August 7, 2021
Fonte: NBA.com.
The Sacramento Kings have re-signed center Richaun Holmes to a contract, according to General Manager Monte McNair. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“This is a great day for Richaun and the entire Kings organization,” said McNair. “Richaun brings toughness, skill and versatility to the court. His energy is the perfect fit for our style of play and he represents the values of this organization. I’m excited to see what the future holds for him and this tremendously talented team we’re building.”
The 37th overall pick of the 2015 NBA Draft achieved career-high averages of 14.2 points (.637 FG%, .794 FT%), 8.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 29.2 minutes per game through 61 games (all starts) during the 2020-21 season.
𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙍𝙚-𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙪𝙣 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙢𝙚𝙨
📝 » https://t.co/fGQ8AtoLcb pic.twitter.com/OyAdogymcW
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) August 6, 2021
Fonte: NBA.com.
Your Miami HEAT announced today that they have signed forward P.J. Tucker. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“P.J. Tucker is the perfect addition to this team,” said HEAT President Pat Riley. “He brings both shooting and most importantly, the ability to defend a lot of perimeter players. We love his versatility in order to put a defensive team on the court, where all five guys can defend, while also having enough shooting and scoring to win games.”
Tucker, who helped the Bucks to the 2021 NBA Championship, split last season between Houston and Milwaukee appearing in 52 games (33 starts) and averaged 3.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.17 steals and 26.1 minutes. In 23 postseason games (19 starts) while helping lead Milwaukee to their first NBA Championship in 50 years, he averaged 4.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 29.6 minutes. Tucker ranked among postseason hustle leaders in charges drawn (third), loose balls recovered (fourth), contested two-pointers (eighth), contested shots (ninth), box outs (tied-12th), contested three-pointers (15th) and deflections (tied-16th).
OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have signed forward P.J. Tucker – https://t.co/PS0u1PmkJT@MiamiHEAT // @ftx_us pic.twitter.com/fF4cNYSj6F
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) August 7, 2021
Fonte: NBA.com.
Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Mitch Kupchak announced today that the team has signed free agent Kelly Oubre Jr. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
During the 2020-21 season, Oubre averaged 15.4 points and 6.0 rebounds in 30.7 minutes per game in 55 games while shooting .439% from the field with the Golden State Warriors. Over his six seasons in the NBA, Oubre has appeared in 403 career games with Golden State, Phoenix and Washington, accruing averages of 11.5 points and 4.4 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game with a career field goal percentage of .433%.
Oubre has played in 18 career postseason games with the Wizards during the 2017 and 2018 playoffs. He holds career averages of 7.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 18.5 minutes per game in the postseason.
A New Orleans native, Oubre was originally selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 15th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Kansas.
WELCOME TO BUZZ CITY @KELLYOUBREJR!
🔗: https://t.co/X1P7DKGfNf#AllFly pic.twitter.com/u3Qf6SmxdW
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) August 7, 2021
Fonte: NBA.com.
Your Miami HEAT announced today that they have re-signed forward Jimmy Butler to a contract extension. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“Jimmy is the anchor and face of our franchise along with Bam and Kyle,” said HEAT President Pat Riley. “With Jimmy, we get an All-NBA player, an All-NBA Defensive player, tough as nails and a complete player across the board. He’s very deserving of this contract as he continually puts himself at the top of the league at his position. Having him in the HEAT organization has been a great, great coup for us.”
The All-NBA Third Team recipient started all 52 games in which he appeared last season and averaged a team-leading 21.5 points, a team-best 7.1 assists, 6.9 rebounds and an NBA-leading 2.08 steals in 33.6 minutes while shooting 49.7 percent from the field and 86.3 percent from the foul line.
Many more Buckets (and $BFC) to come!
OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have re-signed forward Jimmy Butler to a contract extension – https://t.co/nZvSZGqHYX@MiamiHEAT // @ftx_us pic.twitter.com/QMtAt8Rve1
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) August 7, 2021
Fonte: NBA.com.
Aron Baynes remains the hospital following the neck injury he had in the game against Italy.
The big man may miss the entire season 2021/2022 due to a severe neck damage, an injury more significant than initially diagnosed.
Australia’s Aron Baynes was missing from the Boomers’ medal podium in Tokyo. Tough news: Sources say Baynes remains in the hospital with severe nerve damage in his neck, an injury more significant than initially diagnosed, and could miss the entire 2021-22 season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 7, 2021
Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat have reached an agreement on a contract extension of the All-Star Player.
Butler has penned a four-year, $184 million deal with the Heat with the final season (2025/2026) as player option.
https://t.co/bPBzv6eImZ pic.twitter.com/ajmonG5rKw
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 7, 2021
Rokas Jokubaitis, the No.34 pick in the last NBA Draft, does not rule out the possibility of playing next season in the NBA.
“It depend on my performance (in the Las Vegas Summer League). Right now the plans are to go to Europe but you never know in basketball…”.
The Lithuanian point guard signed a four-year contract with Barcelona in July.
Jokubaitis, 20, says he hopes to bring "calmness" to the court and a strength is "controlling the tempo" as a point guard. He thinks he can be "a second coach on the court." He's noticed speed of the NBA is faster than competition at Barcelona. Knicks took him 34th in 2021 draft. https://t.co/oJtmq1t11d
— Mike Vorkunov (@MikeVorkunov) August 6, 2021
The Golden State Warriors have signed three-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry to a contract extension, the team announced today. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.
Over 12 seasons with Golden State, Curry has helped orchestrate the most successful stretch in franchise history, leading the Warriors to three NBA championships (2015, 2017, 2018), five consecutive NBA Finals appearances (2015-19) and seven consecutive postseason berths (2013-19) while garnering a pair of MVP awards, seven NBA All-Star selections and seven All-NBA selections (four First Team).
“We’re thrilled to have Stephen in the fold for the next five years, with the vision of him playing his entire career with our franchise,” said Warriors President of Basketball Operations / General Manager Bob Myers. “He epitomizes everything that you’d want in the leader of your basketball team with incredible character, humility, community-minded spirit and a team-oriented approach. On the court, he’s a generational player who has changed the game and won consistently at the highest level. We’re blessed and fortunate to have him on our team, and are thankful to be part of an organization, led by Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, that is committed to winning.”
Over 12 seasons with the team, @StephenCurry30 has helped orchestrate the most successful stretch in franchise historyhttps://t.co/m8CpUAlCyu
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 6, 2021
Fonte: NBA.com.
The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has re-signed guard Mike Conley. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.
“We’re excited to be bringing Mike back to our team after his past two stellar seasons with us,” said Jazz General Manager Justin Zanik. “He has had a profound impact both on and off the court and has made our team more competitive and our community better.”
Mike is staying in the mountains 🗻🎤 pic.twitter.com/9SukAArFHd
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) August 6, 2021
According to Il Resto del Carlino Virtus Bologna is nearing an agreement with Chris Chiozza.
Virtus would have offered the player a much better offer than the previous one. On the other hand, the former Florida point guard would have received less interest than expected in the early days of the NBA Free Agency.
Chiozza, currently an unrestricted Free Agent, last year averaged 4 points and 2.9 assists per game with the Brokklyn Nets.
Your Miami HEAT announced today that they have acquired six-time All-Star guard Kyle Lowry from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Goran Dragić and Precious Achiuwa.
“Kyle Lowry is a great leader and an exceptional defender,” said HEAT President Pat Riley. “As a point guard, he will bring important skills to run the offense, score the ball and defend with the very best.”
Lowry started all 46 games he appeared in last season with Toronto and averaged 17.2 points, 7.3 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 34.8 minutes while shooting 43.6 percent from the field, 39.6 percent from three-point range and 87.5 percent from the foul line.
OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have acquired six-time All-Star guard Kyle Lowry from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Goran Dragić and Precious Achiuwa. @MiamiHEAT // @ftx_us https://t.co/kmSCASzC5v
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) August 6, 2021
Fonte: Heat.
Javonte Green reached an agreement to return to the Chicago Bulls on a two-year deal, Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Last year the swingman averaged 3.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in 41 games played between Boston and Chicago.
Guard-forward Javonte Green is returning to the Chicago Bulls on a two-year deal, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 6, 2021
The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a multi-year contract extension, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.
“We are excited to have Shai representing our organization for many years to come and couldn’t be happier for him and his family,” said Presti. “He is a tremendous basketball player, but is also a leader that infuses optimism, confidence and collaboration into all of his interactions professionally and personally. We are looking forward to watching his individual growth and the collective development of our team as we continue on our path toward sustainable success in Oklahoma City.”
Thunder Signs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Multi-Year Contract Extension
🔗 | https://t.co/EXfZVG1aCk pic.twitter.com/Nf65b0sq0x
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) August 6, 2021
Fonte: NBA.com.
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired guard Russell Westbrook and three future second round picks from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell, Kyle Kuzma and the draft rights to Isaiah Jackson, it was announced today.
“It takes a special mentality of competitiveness to take on the role of point guard for The Los Angeles Lakers,” said Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. “We have seen some of the all-time greats master that role here, and now Russell Westbrook gets to come home and do just that. This is a very proud day for our franchise, and we are incredibly grateful. We welcome Russell and his family to Lakers Nation.”
Announce Russ?
Why Not? pic.twitter.com/Lhz34UlO1U— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 7, 2021
Brow x Brodie x Bron pic.twitter.com/qKrYhhBtye
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 7, 2021
Fonte: Lakers.com.
The Lakers announced Friday night they’ve extended the contract of head coach Frank Vogel. He originally signed a three-year deal ahead of the 2019-20 season and led the Lakers to a championship that season, the franchise’s NBA-record-tying 17th.
Congrats Coach Frank!!! 🙏🏾 https://t.co/ZB3Rvlvlxl
— LeBron James (@KingJames) August 7, 2021
Vogel, the 27th head coach in Lakers franchise history and the 23rd in the Los Angeles era, has a 94-49 regular season record in two season with the team. He has tallied a record of 18-9 in the postseason, while leading the franchise to its 17th NBA Championship in 2020.
Vogel earned Western Conference Coach of the Month honors for October/November of that debut year, following a franchise record-tying 17-2 start to the season. The team shot a league-leading 48.0% from the field and tallied 13 consecutive road victories, tied for the third-best road streak all-time; they ultimately set a league mark for defeating 18 consecutive conference opponents on the road.
Vogel also led the Lakers to the league’s No. 1 ranked defense last season, which is the third time in Vogel’s career that he has led his team to the No. 1 ranking.
Fonte: NBA.
PER FIBA: In an Olympic Gold Medal Game for the ages, Kevin Durant took matters into his own hands and nearly set a new scoring record in the process as the USA pull of an 87-82 thriller over France.
The USA men win their fourth straight gold medal, a feat which they haven’t achieved since the 1960s.
France pick up their third silver medal, with all three defeats coming at the hands of Team USA in the Finals, first back in 1948, then 2000, and now in 2021.
Turning point: Frank Ntilikina knocked down a three-pointer to make it a one-possession game at 73-70 with five minutes to play, but the response from Team USA was off the charts. Damian Lillard hit a pair of long contested two-pointers, Jrue Holiday added two more points, and once Jayson Tatum hit the three-pointer with 3:00 to play, the score said 82-72.
France tried to come back, got it to 85-82 when Nando De Colo made his free throws with 10.2 seconds to go, but Durant’s free throws sealed the deal and set the final score in this one.
Game hero: Durant had 30 points in the Final in 2012, followed it up with 30 more in 2016, tying the all-time mark set by compatriot Adrian Dantley back in 1976.
This time around, the man who refers to himself as Easy Money Sniper looked set to break the record as he had 21 by halftime, setting a simply unstoppable scoring pace for France to keep up with at the start.
They slowed him down in the second half, basically playing 4v4 with a man glued to Durant, but it didn’t help. Durant finished the game with 29 points, done on 9-of-18 shooting.
He also became the first Team USA player in Olympics history to score 100+ points in three different Olympic Games tournaments.
Stats don’t lie: France turned the ball over 18 times, enough for the USA to take a 20-12 advantage in points from turnovers, way too much for a team that feasts on fastbreak basketball like the USA.
Fonte: FIBA.
Omer Yurtseven is joining the Miami Heat on a two year deal.
The Turkish big man spent last season in G League with Thunder affiliate team.
The Miami Heat and Omer Yurtseven have agreed on 2 year deal according to Luke Glass who is the son of Keith Glass, Yurtseven's agent. In the 2 summer league games, Yurtseven has averaged 26 points and 13.5 rebounds.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) August 6, 2021
