Anzejs Pasecniks will sign a Two-Way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, reports Adrian Wojnarowski.
The big man returns to the NBA after a season with Palencia in Spain, averaging 13 points and 4.8 rebounds in 21 minutes per game.
The New York Knicks have reached an agreement with Chuma Okeke, reports Michael Scotto.
The forward selected by the Orlando Magic at No. 16 in the 2019 NBA Draft spent five seasons in Florida, averaging 6.3 points and 3.7 rebounds, but with a minor role in 2023-24 (2.2 points in 9 minutes).
It is unclear what kind of contract the former Auburn man will sign, but he will most likely be at the Knicks’ training camp to convince Thibodeau to give him a roster spot for the regular season.
Cleveland Cavaliers centre Jarrett Allen has agreed to a three-year, $91 million contract extension that will provide a total of $131 million over the next five years, as reported by his agent Derrick Powell to ESPN.
Allen is co-presented by Jim Tanner of Tandem Sports.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen has agreed on a three-year, $91 million maximum extension that’ll now guarantee him $131 million over the next five years, his agent Derrick Powell tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/vmOcgrKsmP
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 31, 2024
23-year-old point guard Yuki Kawamura has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The news was announced by his Japanese team, the Yokohama B-Corsairs.
Kawamura is competing in the Olympics with the Japanese national team, yesterday he scored 29 points with 6 assists against France, but also committed the controversial foul that allowed the hosts to grab the overtime.
Last year in the B-League, the point guard put together averages of 20.8 points and 8 assists.
Luke Kennard and the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Kennard has knocked down 48 percent of the long-range shots attempted in 63 games with the Grizzlies.
Adding $11 million puts the team’s payroll about $900,000 (via Capsheets) over the Luxury Tax threshold (about $170.8 million), but the Front Office will most likely avoid paying the tax with a minor trade before the trade deadline.
Devonte’ Graham signs a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.
The player comes from a 46-game season with the San Antonio Spurs.
Free agent guard Devonte’ Graham has agreed on a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Graham played 46 games with the Spurs over the last two seasons. pic.twitter.com/6V4korccnX
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 30, 2024
The Phoenix Suns, always working to improve the roster, have reached an agreement with the best free agent still without a team, point guard Tyus Jones.
The news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, while John Gambadoro had mentioned the Suns’ interest in the former Duke point guard.
Jones last season produced 12 points and 7.3 assists – against just one turnover- per game for the Washington Wizards.
Tyus Jones — the market’s top remaining free agent guard — has agreed on a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Bradbury of @LiftSportsMNGMT tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/lhhJkKowQz
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 27, 2024
The Indiana Pacers have announced the Two-Way Contracts signed by Quenton Jackson and Tristen Newton.
Jackson finished the Summer League with 11 points, 4.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game, while Newton (Pick No. 49 in the last draft) in Las Vegas put together averages of 9 points, 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals.
Josh Christopher, fresh off his MVP award in the Championship game in Las Vegas, has signed a Two-Way Contract with the Miami Heat.
The guard from Arizona State ended Summer League with 19.3 points, 2 steals, and 1.8 assists in 25 minutes, shooting 54.1 percent from the field, 52.5 percent from three-point range, and a perfect 15-of-15 from the free throw line.
Christopher, selected in the first round (24) by the Houston Rockets in the 2021 NBA Draft, spent last season in the G League between the Salt Lake City Stars and the HEAT-affiliated team, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
The Heat also announced the release of Zyon Pullin.
Trey Burke is a new player of the Mets de Guaynabo, as announced by the Puerto Rican team.
The point guard – 9 NBA seasons with career-averages of 9.6 points and 3 assists – will replace the injured Gabe York.
Burke last year scored 19.7 points with 1.8 steals per game in G League with the Mexico City Capitanes.
According to Tim Bontemps, Anthony Gill agreed to a new contract with the Washington Wizards.
The Virginia product has spent the past four seasons with the Wizards.
Last year Gill averaged 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.
The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a one-year contract with Orlando Robinson, reports Adrian Wojnarowski.
The big man performed well at the Las Vegas Summer League averaging over 14 points and 9 rebounds in 23 minutes per game for the Houston Rockets.
Robinson comes from a two-year stint with the Miami Heat.
The New York Knicks have reached an agreement with coach Tom Thibodeau on a contract extension that will keep him in the Big Apple until the end of the 2027/28 season.
The news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.
After finishing second in the East last regular season and reaching the second consecutive Conference semifinals in the playoffs, the Knicks strengthened the roster with the arrival of Mikal Bridges, the new deal of OG Anunoby and the extensions of Jalen Brunson and now coach Thibodeau.
At least one big man is probably missing, but the Knicks have everything in place to remain at the top of the Eastern Conference next season.
The Memphis Grizzlies have signed Jay Huff to a Two-Way Contract.
The big man ended the Las Vegas Summer League with 16.8 points, 5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game with the Orlando Magic.
Huff will replace Trey Jamison, who was just released by the Grizzlies.
Andrew Nembhard has reached an agreement with the Indiana Pacers for a three-year contract extension at $59 million.
Nembhard, who is playing with the Canadian national team at the Paris Olympics, averaged 14.9 points and 5.5 assists on 56% shooting in the Pacers’ run to the conference finals.
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard has agreed on a three-year, $59 million contract extension, Todd Ramasar and Jaafar Choufani of @LifeSportsAgncy tell ESPN. Deal is maximum allowable over that term for one of the breakout players of the 2024 NBA playoffs. pic.twitter.com/N4dKUEX4YN
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 24, 2024
Reggie Jackson has agreed to a buyout with the Charlotte Hornets, and will join the Philadelphia 76ers once he clears waivers.
The news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.
The 34-year-old point guard comes from a season and a half with the Denver Nuggets (2023 NBA champion).
Jackson ended the last regular season with 10.1 points and 3.7 assists in 22 minutes per game.
At the 76ers he will strengthen a backcourt that for now can count on Tyrese Maxey, Kyle Lowry, Eric Gordon and rookie Jared McCain.
Partizan Mozzart Bet may lose Carlik Jones to interest from several NBA clubs. Jones, who has impressed with the South Sudan national team, was selected as Partizan’s new point guard.
However, according to Mark Stein, NBA teams are monitoring the player and could sign him by Thursday, the deadline to enforce his contract with the Serbian club. If that does not happen, Jones will begin his adventure with Partizan.
League sources tell @TheSteinLine there is a brief window until Thursday for NBA teams to pursue South Sudan’s Carlik Jones before his new Partizan Belgrade deal takes full effect.
More on Jones after his triple-double vs. @usabasketball: https://t.co/SBz4gs70C2
📷: @SSBFed pic.twitter.com/n3IqSWoho6
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 21, 2024
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. to a two-way contract.
Dowtin averaged 17.1 points and 5.7 assists in NBA Summer League for the 76ers this season after playing 12 games for Philadelphia in 2023-24.
The Philadelphia 76ers are signing guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Dowtin averaged 17.1 points and 5.7 assists across NBA Summer League for 76ers this season after playing 12 games for Philadelphia in 2023-24.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 22, 2024
The Boston Celtics have reached an agreement with Sam Hauser on a four-year, $45 million extension.
The news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski.
The sharpshooter, who will earn about 2 million next season, in 2023/24 produced 9 points in 22 minutes shooting 42 percent from three on nearly 6 attempts per game.
This is the third extension signed by the defending champions, following those of White (125 million in 4 years) and Tatum (315 in 5).
In 2025/26 the Celtics will have a payroll of about 225 million, plus another 210 expected in Luxury Tax. The total – 435- should be enough to take away from the 2024-25 Suns the title of most expensive team in NBA history.
In addition, by exceeding the Second Apron again (set around 208 million), the Celtics will not be able to trade the 2032 and 2033 first-round picks.
The plan of the Front Office is clear, barring marginal changes this will be the group for the next few years.
The impact of the Sam Hauser extension in 2025-26. pic.twitter.com/RjjUf8WvHn
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 21, 2024
Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers has agreed to a five-year contract extension for $224 million, which could rise to $269, as reported by ESPN.
Cavaliers had a productive summer, also signing Kenny Atkinson as new coach and Donovan Mitchell to a three-year extension at $150.3 million.
Clippers and Jazz have agreed to a trade involving Russell Westbrook, who will join the Denver Nuggets after the Jazz release him and buy out the remainder of his contract.
In return, the Clippers will receive Kris Dunn from the Jazz on a three-year contract for $17 million. U ah will receive a trade pick in the second round of the 2030 draft, the rights to Balsa Koprivica and $4.3 million in cash.
Source: ESPN
The Orlando Magic strengthen the backcourt with the signing of Cory Joseph.
According to Michael Scotto, the Canadian playmaker will sign a two-year deal.
Joseph started the 2023/24 season with the Golden State Warriors before being traded to the Indiana Pacers, who released him soon after.
The 32-year-old point guard had been likened to Olimpia Milano by some media in recent days.
The Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz are negotiating a trade for Lauri Markkanen, with a deal expected by August 6. The Warriors have offered Moses Moody and several draft picks, but the Jazz also want Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski. Both sides are leveraging the deadline to negotiate a fair compromise. The Warriors aim to strengthen their team without losing too much young talent, while the Jazz seek future assets and potential.
Fonte: CBS Sports
No breakthrough. James Nnaji’s desire was to make the jump to the NBA this summer, and Barça were counting on his departure, which would bring revenue to the club given his contract runs until 2027.
However, the back surgery he underwent a month and a half ago changed those plans. The Charlotte Hornets cannot yet integrate the player, whose salary makes a loan to other ACB teams difficult.
Thus, the Nigerian pivot will remain at the Palau next season.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
The New York Knicks strengthen the backcourt with the signing of Cam Payne.
The point guard signed a one-year deal worth just over $3 million.
Payne spent the 2023-24 season between the Bucks (6.2 PPG, 2.3 APG) and 76ers (9.2 PPG, 3.1 APG).
Welcome, Cam! pic.twitter.com/IAaff7r4Nt
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) July 16, 2024
A docuseries on Netflix starring some of the NBA’s superstars would be coming soon: among the main protagonists of this production would be LeBron James and Anthony Edwards, the latter considered a very interesting personality from a filmmaking perspective, according to Shams Charania and also reported by Bleacher Report. Behind the production of this docuseries would be James’ SpringHill Company, former President Barack Obama’s Higher Ground Productions and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions.
The footage would be filmed over the course of the 2023-2024 season and would include both on-court and off-court footage, showcasing the everyday off-court moments of the NBA superstars. In addition to the two players mentioned above, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler and Domantas Sabonis would also be involved. Netflix has not announced a release date or name for the docuseries, which is likely to be presented in the fall.
Bruno Caboclo, currently under contract with Partizan Mozzart Bet, is in Las Vegas to seek an NBA contract before the Paris Olympics.
After leading Brazil to Olympic qualification, Caboclo is training hard in the NBA Summer League, although it is unclear whether he will play for a team. In the meantime, his agent is trying to terminate his contract with Partizan, but they do not intend to release him easily.
Source: Mozzart
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed Karlo Matkovic to a three-year, $4.9 million contract.
The Croatian centre, class of 2001, committed to the Las Vegas Summer League, started last season with Cedevita producing 14.8 points on average in the EuroCup with 6.4 rebounds. He then collected 10 appearances in the G League with 17.3 points and 7.9 rebounds with Birmingham.
The New Orleans Pelicans are signing 2022 second-round pick Karlo Matkovic to a three-year, $4.9 million contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The 6-foot-11 center out of Croatia reaches his rookie deal, adding frontcourt depth to Pelicans. pic.twitter.com/D2jj6LntC7
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 14, 2024
Hapoel Tel Aviv is considering signing Patrick Beverley. The 36-year-old American point guard, who finished last season with the Milwaukee Bucks, is currently without a contract for the upcoming NBA season and has reportedly been proposed to the Israeli club.
Beverley, selected in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers, started his career in Europe with experiences with Dnipro, Olympiakos and Spartak St. Petersburg. His NBA opportunity came with the Houston Rockets in 2013.
The Chicago Bulls appear to be moving towards a rebuild this offseason. The team traded veteran guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey and completed a sign-and-trade that brought DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings.
However, no deals were found for Zach LaVine or Nikola Vucevic, thus hampering the progress of the rebuild. In fact, there appears to be no market available for either player.
Negotiations for LaVine have come to nothing, and the salary space to absorb his contract has mostly run out. The market for Vucevic never really developed, with teams reluctant to take on the veteran centre’s contract.
Source: Joe Cowley/Chicago Sun Times
