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76ers to sign Montrezl Harrell on 2-year deal

Free agent C Montrezl Harrell is signing two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, including a player option, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski

Jodie Meeks retires

Jodie Meeks retires at 35. Meeks has played 18 games with the Raptors 905 in G League last season.

Per USA Basketball, This past season, his Toronto connections led him to play 18 games for Raptors 905 in the NBA G League. Jodie Meeks also played this summer in the Big3, but he says he has “officially retired” from pro ball, making this opportunity a little more special. “I’m young, but in basketball, I’m a little older,” Meeks said matter-of-factly. “I’m no spring chicken anymore. But that’s OK. I can still move, I still feel like I can still play. And obviously I’m out here doing well. So for my career, it’s definitely been a good one and this will be the icing on the cake.

Meeks’ next hoops adventure will be as an assistant coach with the Birmingham Squadron, the New Orleans Pelicans’ G League affiliate. “Obviously, you want to play as long as possible and then when it’s over, it’s hard to just give it up cold turkey,” Meeks said. “So you want to stay around the game, whether that’s broadcasting or coaching or front office. But I felt like coaching was my calling card because I felt like I have so much to give to the younger generation on just the mental aspect of basketball — shooting, coverages, all those types of things.”

Celtics able to apply for $3.2M DPE for Gallinari

The Boston Celtics are able to apply for a $3.2 million Disabled Player Exception for Danilo Gallinari, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN. Italian forward suffered a torn ACL while playing for his national team last week.

Celtics can sign, trade, or claim a player on a one-year contract if they have an open roster spot.

Suns reportedly interested in Bojan Bogdanovic

The Phoenix Suns are interested in Bojan Bogdanovic, as reported by Arizona Sports.

The Jazz have traded Donovan Mitchell on Thursday and are expected to trade also other players like Bogdanovic, Mike Conley, Jordan Clarkson, Rudy Gay and Malik Beasley.

The Croatian is coming off another productive season. The veteran forward averaged 18.1 points on 45/39/86 shooting splits. The Suns have looked at various ways to add depth around a very solid starting group. Bogdanovic is on an expiring $19.5 million contract, which would leave Phoenix without any long-term salary obligations beyond this season.

Cleveland Cavs trade for Donovan Mitchell

The Cleveland Cavalers have traded for Utah Jazz All Star guard Donovan Mitchell, as first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski

In a surprising trade, Utah receives three unprotected first round draft picks and two pick swaps

Andre Miller to coach in G League Grand Rapids Drive

Andre Miller will be the coach of  G League team Grand Rapids Drive, as reported by ESPN.

Miller replaces another former NBA player Jason Terry, who accepted a job with the Utah Jazz.

Per ESPN, Miller, who missed only three games in his 17-year career, had been coaching at the Balboa School, a post-graduate prep school in San Diego since 2020. He retired in 2017 as No. 11 on the NBA’s career assists list, playing for nine NBA teams, including the Nuggets.

JR Holden to become General Manager of the Nets G-League affiliate

JR Holden to become General Manager of the Nets G-League affiliate.

Former EuroLeague star is expected to be promoted to fill the position Matt Riccardi had before he left to Dallas.

Danilo Gallinari to undergo MRI on Sunday, initial exams show ACL is stable

Italbasket and Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari left FIBA World Cup Qualifiers game against Georgia with a left knee injury.

 

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Initial exams show that ACL of Gallinari’s left knee is stable. The Italian player will have an MRI on Sunday to fully understand the injury he suffered.
The news was reported by Shams Charania.

This is what Italbasket head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco said Gallinari is the best Italian player ever and he deserves to play Eurobasket at home (Milan will host one of the first round groups).

“Gallinari is maybe the best Italian player ever. I will pray for him. With him we could have won Eurobasket, but I am not sorry for that. I am sorry because he may not play a tournament he deserves to play” Pozzecco said.

 

San Antonio Spurs sign Alize Johnson and Tommy Kuhse

The San Antonio Spurs have announced the signings of Alize Johnson and Tommy Kuhse.

Johnson last season played 23 games between Chicago, Washington and New Orleans.

Kuhse is a rookie guard from Saint Mary’s who scored over 17 points, 3 assists and 3 steals per game with the Orlando Magic at the Las Vegas Summer league.

 

 

Nets, Knicks, Heat reportedly Donovan Mitchell’s 3 preferred destinations in case of trade

According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Nets, Knicks and Heat are said to be Donovan Mitchell’s 3 preferred destinations in case of a trade.

The reporter explains that the Jazz front office has several attractive offers on the table.

The player as of now has not officially requested a trade. Among the 3 franchises listed, all from the Eastern Conference, only the Knicks seem to have the assets needed to meet the Jazz’s demands.

Utah’s position does not change. The team wants a substantial number of unprotected first-round picks to trade the 3-time All-Star.

At this point probably an official trade request from the player is the only event that could prompt the Front Office to speed up negotiations.

Russell Westbrook to be off the Lakers’ active roster by the start of training camp?

The arrival of Patrick Beverley could decide Russell Westbrook’s future in LA.

Westbrook is more likely to be off the Lakers’ active roster by the start of training camp as reported by The Athletic.

Tacko Fall to sign in China with Xinjiang

Tacko Fall is signign in China with Xinjiang.

Fall played 10 NBA games with Cavs last season, and averaged 15.9 points and 10.9 rebounds in G League.

Lakers considering the return of Dennis Schroder

The Los Angeles Lakers are considering the return of Dennis Schroder, as reported by Marc Stein.

The German point guard, who is spending the summer with his National Team preparing for Eurobasket, is still a free agent.

Schroder has played for the Lakers in 2020-2021. Last season he has been with Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets.

His return will depend on how the Lakers will develop the roster.

Joe Wieskamp re-signs with San Antonio Spurs

Joe Wieskamp re-signs with San Antonio Spurs to a two-year, $4.4 million deal.

Former Iowa averaged 7.1 minutes in 29 NBA games last season, scored 15.2 points and 4.1 rebounds in G League.

Lakers Sign LeBron James to Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed LeBron James to a contract extension, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.

“LeBron is a generational basketball player who has proven to be even more impactful as a human being,” Pelinka said. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with him, ensuring he’s a driving force of Lakers culture for years to come. The Lakers platform has proved again and again to be an ideal place for the game’s all-time greats to thrive and achieve. We are thankful LeBron has experienced the power of that. With his transcendent talent, unrivaled passion and dedication to causing powerful change in our society, LeBron continues to cement his legacy in Los Angeles and around the globe.”

The Akron, Ohio, native originally signed with Los Angeles on July 9, 2018. He appeared in 56 games (all starts) last season for the Lakers, averaging 30.3 points (.524 FG%, .359 3P%), 8.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks, marking the 18th consecutive season he has averaged 25+ points and adding to an already-standing NBA record. In four overall seasons with the purple and gold, James has averaged 27.0 points (.509 FG%, .353 3P%), 8.0 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 223 games (all starts). A four-time NBA champion, James has suited up in 266 career NBA Playoff games, averaging 28.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.7 steals in 41.5 minutes per contest. He led the Lakers to their 17th NBA Championship in 2020, recording 27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.2 steals en route to his fourth NBA Finals MVP award. His 7,631 career points scored in the postseason is the most in league history.

The 18-time NBA All-Star moved into second place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list and extended his NBA record double-digit scoring streak to 1,096 games in 2021-22. James also became the only player in NBA history to record 10,000+ points, 10,000+ rebounds and 10,000+ assists in his career. Last season, the four-time MVP received his NBA-record 18th consecutive All-NBA honor of his career and was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team. On the world stage, James helped lead Team USA to two Olympic gold medals in 2008 and 2012.

Lakers, James agree to 2-year, $97.1M extension

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has agreed on a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension – including a player option for the 2024-2025 season, his agent Rich Paul tells ESPN

James had been entering final year of deal worth $44.5M. The deal can increase to $111 million if the salary cap in 2023-2024 rises to a substantially higher number

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