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Joe Mazzulla officially becomes Boston Celtics head coach

The Boston Celtics have announced the promotion of Joe Mazzulla, who becomes the 19th head coach in franchise history.

Mazzulla took over the team’s reins as interim coach at the beginning of the season after Ime Udoka’s suspension.

With him at the helm, the Celtics have won 42 of 59 games played, the league’s best record ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets.

Mazzulla signed a contract extension.

Mac McClung reportedly signing Two-Way deal with Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers plan to sign Mac McClung to a Two-Way Contract.

The guard, who will participate in the dunk contest, was producing over 19 points and 4 assists per game in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats.

McClung will replace Justin Champaigne.

 

Sixers to sign Dewayne Dedmon

The Philadelphia 76ers plan to sign center Dewayne Dedmon to a contract for the remainder of the season, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Dedmon was recently waived the San Antonio Spurs.

The Spurs acquired Dedmon from the Miami Heat in a salary-reducing trade for Miami. San Antonio received a second-round pick in exchange for eating Dedmon’s $4.7 million salary for this season.

Cleveland Cavaliers close to sign Danny Green

Cleveland Cavaliers close to sign Danny Green.

The Cavs can offer Green significant opportunity to make an impact on a playoff team.

Olivier Sarr to sign a Two-Way deal with Thunder

Olivier Sarr returns to the Oklahoma City Thunder on a Two-Way contract, reports Michael Scotto.

The French center out of Kentucky last year played 22 NBA games with Gilgeous-Alexander and Co.

Sarr started this season in G League with the Oklahoma City Blue.

 

Reggie Jackson to join Nuggets

Reggie Jackson will sign with the Denver Nuggets once he completes buyout with the Charlotte Hornets.

Per ESPN, After completing a contract buyout with the Charlotte Hornets, veteran guard Reggie Jackson intends to sign a free agent deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Saturday.

The LA Clippers traded Jackson to the Hornets for Mason Plumlee ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.

Suns to sign Terrence Ross

The Phoenix Suns are signing Terrence Ross once he will complete buyout from the Orlando Magic.

Per ESPN, Veteran guard Terrence Ross plans to sign with Phoenix upon finalizing a contract buyout.

The Dallas Mavericks had emerged as a frontrunner earlier Saturday, but the Suns made the case to Ross on the opportunity to join Devin Booker and Kevin Durant to bolster the Suns’ depleted wing depth on what figures to be a deep playoff run.

Thunder Signs Eugene Omoruyi To Multi-Year Contract

The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed forward Eugene Omoruyi to a multi-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.

During the 2022-23 season, Omoruyi has appeared in 21 games with the Thunder and averaged 5.0 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.2 minutes of action. In six games this season with the Oklahoma City Blue, Omoruyi has posted averages of 18.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 steal in 28.3 minutes per game.

Omoruyi was originally signed to a Two-Way Contract by the Thunder on July 2, 2022.

Dario Saric traded to Thunder

According to Shams Charania, the Phoenix Suns have traded Dario Saric and a second round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Darius Bazley.

The Croatian forward is on an expiring contract and it is not yet clear whether he will stay with the Thunder or become a free agent via buyout.

Saric was averaging 5.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.

 

Pacers to release Goga Bitadze

According to Shams Charania, the Indiana Pacers plan to release Goga Bitadze.

The Georgian big man this season has played in just 21 games.

Last year Bitadze produced 7 points (53% FG) and 3.5 rebounds in 14 minutes.

The center will have to decide whether to continue chasing the NBA dream or return to Europe, where he has already proven his worth.

 

Warriors in talks with Pistons for Saddiq Bey

According to Jake Fischer the Golden State Warriors are negotiating with the Detroit Pistons on a trade that would bring Saddiq Bey to the defending champions in exchange for James Wiseman.

The big man selected at No. 2 in the 2020 NBA Draft this season has failed to make his way into Kerr’s rotation.

Given the Warriors’ payroll, the roughly 21 million total on Wiseman’s contract through 2024 is an unaffordable luxury, even for a franchise historically willing to spend.

Bey is scoring 14.7 points with 4.8 rebounds per game.

Bucks to acquire Jae Crowder from Nets

The Milwaukee Bucks are taking Jae Crowder from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for five future second-round picks.

The experienced forward last night was traded to the Nets in the deal that brought Kevin Durant to Arizona.

 

Celtics acquire Mike Muscala from Thunder

The final day of the NBA Market negotiations begins with a trade between the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Celtics take big man Mike Muscala, sending Justin Jackson and two future second-round picks to OKC in return.

Muscala leaves the Thunder after four seasons (7 points and 3 rebounds per game, shooting 39% from long range).

 

Lakers acquire D’Angelo Russell, send Westbrook to Jazz

D’Angelo Russell is back in Los Angeles while Russell Westbrook is leaving the Lakers to join the Utah Jazz.

Per ESPN, The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to trade Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz and reacquire point guard D’Angelo Russell from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team, eight-player trade, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday.

The Lakers also get Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt in the trade, while the Timberwolves will receive guards Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker and picks.

In addition to Westbrook, the Jazz will receive Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones and a 2027 Lakers first-round pick that is top-four protected, sources said. If the Lakers’ pick to the Jazz is not conveyed in 2027 — if it falls into the top four — the pick immediately converts to a 2027 second-round pick, sources told ESPN’s Zach Lowe.

Raptors acquiring Jakob Poeltl

The Toronto Raptors are acquiring San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl in exchange for Khem Birch, a protected 2024 first-round draft pick and two future second-round picks, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

In Poeltl, the Raptors are bringing back the center they drafted, developed and traded for Kawhi Leonard with an intention of signing him to a new contract this summer, sources told Wojnarowski.

Phoenix Suns acquire Kevin Durant in blockbuster trade

The Phoenix Suns have acquired Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets in a blockbuster trade.

Per ESPN, Phoenix is sending Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks and a 2028 pick swap to Brooklyn, according to sources. The picks, in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029, are unprotected.

The Suns are also getting forward T.J. Warren in the trade, sources said.

Durant wanted the move and new Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia pushed to get a deal done ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.

Kevin Durant to sign with Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns are trading for Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant.

The Suns are sending Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks, a 2028 pick swap for Durant and TJ Warren.

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Lakers, Jazz and Timberwolves discussing a three-way trade

The Lakers, Jazz and Timberwolves are in discussions on a three-team deal that would send D’Angelo Russell to the Lakers, Russell Westbrook and draft compensation such as a first-round pick to Utah and Mike Conley Jr. to Minnesota, sources tell Shams Charania and Tony Jones of The Athletic

Ongoing discussions have included Utah’s Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt as part of the potential three-team deal to the Lakers, sources said. Sides are working through pick protections and additional draft compensation too, per sources.

Heat trade Dewayne Dedmon to Spurs

While waiting for the usual fireworks of the last 24 hours, the Miami Heat have reached an agreement with the San Antonio Spurs on a minor trade.

Big man Dewayne Dedmon goes to the Texan team for a 2028 second-round pick.

With this deal, the Heat drop about 5 million from the Luxury Tax threshold, and free up another roster spot, useful for both eventual trades and the buyout market.

The Spurs, who are still under the salary floor, gain a future asset.

In all likelihood Dedmon will be released, as his contract for next season is not guaranteed.

 

Phoenix Suns to pursue Kevin Durant?

The Phoenix Suns are prepared to pursue Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant should he become available as reported by Chris Haynes.

Kevin Durant signed a 4 year / $194,219,320 contract with the Brooklyn Nets, including $189,078,320 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $48,554,830.

Brooklyn Nets are trading Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks

Brooklyn Nets are trading Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks.

Mavs are sending Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, a 2029 unprotected first-round pick, a 2027 second-round pick and a 2029 second round-pick to the Nets.

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