The Orlando Magic have signed Donta Hall to a second 10-day contract.
Hall averaged 4.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 4 games.
PRESS RELEASE:@OrlandoMagic sign forward Donta Hall to second 10-day contract#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/rexvQDXJ1t
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) April 23, 2021
The New York Knicks signed Myles Powell to a two-way deal while also converting Jared Harper to a 10-day contract.
Ian Begley of SNY reported that Powell is not expected to stay with the Knicks, with the deal a means of providing him with extra compensation.
Argentinian forward Gabriel Deck has arrived in Oklahoma City and is poised to start his NBA career, pending a physical and clearance of all COVID-19 protocols, as confirmed by Thunder coach Mark Daigneault.
Deck signed a 4-year deal (with 3rd and 4th seasons not-guaranteed) with the Thunder earlier this month
Baskonia star guard Pierria Henry has a strong NBA offer on the table and could immediately leave to go overseas, according to a report from Encestando.
Henry, who averaged 10.5 ppg and 7.3 apg in this Euroleague season, is a strong target of Real Madrid for next season.
UPDATE: According to Chema de Lucas, the NBA offer for Henry is from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Fonte: Encestando.
Toronto Raptors’ Chris Boucher has a sprained MCL in his left knee, per Shams Charania.
His return timetable will be based on rehab process.
Fonte: Shams Charania.
Former UConn center Amida Brimah is signing a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Brimah has played in the NBA G League with the Pacers’ affiliate this season in the Orlando bubble.
Fonte: Adrian Wojnarowski.
2002-born Brazilian forward Gui Santos is entering the 2021 NBA Draft, per ESPN’s Jonathan Givony.
The young prospect is not ranked among ESPN’s Top 100 prospect for the 2021 NBA Draft but is 33rd in ESPN’s 2022 Mock Draft.
Fonte: ESPN.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are planning to sign guard Jeremiah Martin on a two-way deal, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic
Martin appeared in 9 games last year for Brooklyn, averaging 7.1 ppg
The Orlando Magic are signing Robert Franks to a second 10-day deal, Shams Charania reports.
The forward out of Washington State averaged 5 points and 1.8 rebounds in the 4 games played during his first 10-day contract.
The Orlando Magic are signing forward Robert Franks to a second 10-day contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 22, 2021
Norvel Pelle will sign a multiyear deal with New York Knicks.
Pelle played this season with Nets and Kings and signed two 10-day contract with Knicks.
The New York Knicks are signing center Norvel Pelle to a multiyear deal, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. His second 10-day deal ended today. Pelle finds home after stops in Brooklyn and Sacramento this season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 22, 2021
According to Shams Charania and Marc Stein, the Brooklyn Nets will initially sign Mike James to a 10-day contract.
The deal will be made official this week.
Los Angeles Lakers All-Star forward Anthony Davis said he plans on making his return tomorrow against the Dallas Mavericks if he continues to feel well.
Davis has been sidelined since mid February with a calf injury.
The New York Knicks are likely to sign Norvel Pelle to a second 10-day contract, per SNY’s Ian Begley.
Pelle has played three games with the Knicks on his first 10-day contract.
Fonte: Ian Begley.
Our club and guard Mike James have come to an agreement that will allow the player to become a free agent until the end of the 2020-21 season.
In the coming days, James will sign a contract with one of the clubs of the National Basketball Association.
James averaged 19.3 points and 5.7 assist per game in Euroleague.
Mike James to play in the NBA

Our club and guard @TheNatural_05 have come to an agreement that will allow the player to become a free agent until the end of the 2020-21 season…

In the coming days, James will sign a contract with one of the clubs of the @NBA. pic.twitter.com/rMHrJTMqFQ— CSKA Moscow (@cskabasket) April 21, 2021
Fonte: CSKA Moscow.
French big man Olivier Sarr announced Tuesday he will forgo his remaining eligibility and declare for the 2021 NBA Draft.
Sarr spent a season at Kentucky after transferring from Wake Forest.
He averaged 10.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks, shooting 47% from the field, 44% from long range and 79% from the foul line.
I am so happy for @sarr_olivier and excited to see what he does with this next step in his journey, Olivier really improved himself this season, yet he still has a ton of room to grow and has the type of skills that translate to that next level. https://t.co/trgO8ddYYk
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) April 20, 2021
We appreciate everything @sarr_olivier gave us this season. A leader on and off the court who we will be pulling for along every step of his journey to the pros.#LaFamilia x #BuiltDifferent https://t.co/htOpZbvOpW
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) April 20, 2021
Canadian guard Joshua Primo announced on his social channels that he will test the draft waters, maintaining his college eligibility.
Primo ended his freshman year at Alabama with 8.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, shooting 38% from beyond the arc.
The guard is at No.38 on ESPN’s Top 100.
Truly blessed to be in this position🙏🏾 #GodIsGreat pic.twitter.com/3JjYtvrPKb
— Joshua Primo (@JoshuaPrimo4) April 21, 2021
Los Angeles Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard will miss at least the next week while managing a sore foot, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk.
Coach Ty Lue said that Leonard wants to be playing, but sitting him “is just smart to do right now. … Right now we’re doing the right thing by Kawhi.”
Leonard missed four consecutive games last week, the last three due to right foot soreness. He returned for Sunday’s game and finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in 22 minutes during a blowout win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Leonard is averaging 25.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists this season. He has played in 46 games but has missed time due to injuries and health and safety protocol.
Fonte: NBA.
Bad news for the Brooklyn Nets. James Harden suffered a setback in hamstring rehab and will be out indefinitely.
Per ESPN, “Back to square one,” Nets coach Steve Nash said Tuesday. “We’ll rehabilitate him and get him back whenever we can, and who knows when that will be. We’ll support James and our performance team in getting him back in as best condition as possible. And hopefully that comes sooner than later, but there’s no guarantee.”
Harden experienced the setback Monday during an “on-court rehab session” and had an MRI on Tuesday, according to the team’s statement. Nash said that Harden didn’t fall or execute a specific maneuver that caused him discomfort.
The Los Angeles Clippers announced the arrival of Yogi Ferrell.
The playmaker out of Indiana signed a 10-day contract.
This year Ferrell scored 19 total points in 2 games played for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Welcome, @YogiFerrell11! pic.twitter.com/178dAepFdD
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) April 19, 2021
Jalen Suggs announced on his social channels that he’s officially turning pro, and, as Evan Mobley, released a 1-of-1 NFT:
This moment was just the beginning. As I officially turn pro, The Shot is now a 1-of-1 NFT, accompanied by my signed, game-worn shoes from the semis. The auction is live now on @opensea: https://t.co/YAQrBdnPVH pic.twitter.com/lHGzZUO1bc
— Jalen Suggs (@JalenSuggs2020) April 19, 2021
Suggs, who is at No.3 in Espn’s Top 100, ended his freshman year at Gonzaga with 14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.9 steals per game.
More than a week has passed since his signing with Oklahoma City, but former Real Madrid forward Gabriel Deck has no timetable yet on his NBA debut with the Thunder.
According to Spanish newspaper AS, Deck is still in Madrid waiting for his Visa before travelling to the US. Once he will get there, he will have to undergo NBA’s COVID-19 protocol and observe quarantine. There is optimism, however, that Deck will be able to play at least the final 10 games of Thunder’s season.
Dwyane Wade’s role with Turner Sports’ NBA coverage is not expected to change due to his stake in the Utah Jazz ownership group, sources told Marc Stein of The New York Times.
Wade will be subject to the same rules as other Turner analysts including Shaquille O’Neal and Grant Hill, precluding him from participating in the team’s basketball operations if he stays on television.
The New York Knicks are considering signing Dennis Schroder this offseason, sources told Ian Begley of SNY.
German guard recently turned down an extension from the Lakers worth around four years, $84 million. Knicks have also been linked to Pelicans’ guard Lonzo Ball, who will be a free agent as well.
Fonte: Ian Begley.
Mike James is close to joining the Brooklyn Nets, as first reported by Eurohoops and confirmed by Chema De Lucas.
The American guard, who has two years remaining on his contract with CSKA Moscow, has been allowed to leave Russia for an NBA opportunity after his problems with coach Itoudis.
James has already played in the NBA with Phoenix Suns and Pelicans.
The New Orleans Pelicans are signing Didi Louzada to a multi-year deal.
Per ESPN Australia, The Pelicans acquired Louzada with the No. 35 pick in the 2019 NBA draft in the same draft-night deal that netted New Orleans center Jaxson Hayes and guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
New Orleans has until April 27 to sign another player to its roster after letting Isaiah Thomas’ 10-day contract expire on Monday. Because of testing policies, Louzada’s contract could be finalized closer to that date.
Since Louzada is a draft pick of the Pelicans, his tax hit for this year would count as zero years of service, which is important for a team trying to stay under the luxury tax this season.
Louzada played two seasons with the Kings, averaging 8.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game over the course of his 2021 NBL campaign, shooting 38.9 percent from the field and 26.4 percent from the 3-point line.
Golden State Warriors plan to offer a second 10-day contract to Gary Payton II.
Former Oregon State averaged 4.3 minutes this week with Warriors.
The Warriors plan to sign Gary Payton II to a second 10-day contract, per source. He was a helpful defensive injection into the rotation last night in Boston.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 18, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. (April 18, 2021) – The Portland Trail Blazers have signed forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson to a second 10-day contract, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Neil Olshey.
Hollis-Jefferson, 26, has appeared in two games for the Trail Blazers, averaging 2.0 points, 0.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 6.0 minutes.
Portland first signed Hollis-Jefferson to a 10-day contract on April 8.
Fonte: Portland Trail Blazers.
LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is listed as questionable for tonight’s game against Minnesota.
Leonard has been sidelined for a week with a foot injury.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel said Anthony Davis is unlikely to make his return to the court on Monday against the Utah Jazz.
Davis was recently cleared for full contact activity and will be evaluated on a daily basis.
Fonte: Mike Trudell.
The Boston Celtics have signed forward Jabari Parker, the team announced.
Selected with the second overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2014 NBA Draft, Parker, 26, has averaged 14.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists in 288 career games (190 starts) over seven NBA seasons.
In a corresponding roster move, the Celtics have waived center Moe Wagner.
Welcome to Boston, Jabari ☘️
📝: https://t.co/6T0T3QMVI4 pic.twitter.com/UwixqUNAdh
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) April 17, 2021
Fonte: NBA.com.
