Updated: 2023-06-30 19:20:07
The Minnesota Timberwolves today named Corliss Williamson Assistant Coach. Williamson comes to the Wolves after previous coaching stops with the Sacramento Kings (2013-16), Orlando Magic (2016-18) and Phoenix Suns (2018-19). “Corliss is a fantastic addition to our staff,” said Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch. “He brings a wealth of experience, both in the NBA and … Continue reading "Timberwolves hire Corliss Williamson as an assistant coach"
Updated: 2023-06-30 16:10:10
Via the NY Post: ESPN has let go its top NBA game analyst Jeff Van Gundy, The Post has learned. Van Gundy, 61, has been with ESPN for 16 years, calling the Finals with play-by-player Mike Breen and co-game analyst, Mark Jackson.
Updated: 2023-06-30 04:06:06
The Los Angeles Lakers requested waivers on center Mo Bamba and guard Shaquille Harrison, it was announced today. Bamba appeared in nine games (one start) for the Lakers last season, averaging 3.7 points and 4.6 rebounds in 9.8 minutes per game. The 25-year-old appeared in three postseason games for Los Angeles, averaging 1.0 rebounds in … Continue reading "Lakers waive Mo Bamba and Shaquille Harrison"
Updated: 2023-06-29 23:24:58
The Orlando Magic have exercised their team option on center Goga Bitadze for the 2023-24 season, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. In addition, Orlando has declined its team options on Michael Carter-Williams and Admiral Schofield. Bitadze (6’11”, 230, 7/20/99) played in 38 combined games (one start) last season (2022-23) with both Indiana … Continue reading "Magic exercise option on Goga Bitadze for 2023-24 season"
Updated: 2023-06-29 23:17:50
The Houston Rockets have picked up the fourth-year team option on forward KJ Martin’s contract. Martin was originally the 52nd pick by Sacramento in the 2020 NBA Draft before his rights were acquired by the Rockets. In three seasons, he has appeared in 206 games while averaging 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Martin … Continue reading "Rockets exercise option on KJ Martin’s contract"
Updated: 2023-06-29 23:15:28
The Portland Trail Blazers have extended qualifying offers to center Ibou Badji and forward John Butler Jr., making both players restricted free agents, General Manager Joe Cronin announced today. By extending qualifying offers to Badji and Butler, Portland obtains the Right of First Refusal on any offer sheet they may sign with another team. Badji … Continue reading "Trail Blazers extend qualifying offers to Ibou Badji and John Butler Jr."
Updated: 2023-06-29 17:36:40
The Portland Trail Blazers have extended a qualifying offer to guard/forward Matisse Thybulle, making him a restricted free agent, General Manager Joe Cronin announced yesterday. By extending a qualifying offer to Thybulle, Portland obtains the Right of First Refusal on any offer sheet he may sign with another team. Acquired by the Trail Blazers on … Continue reading "Trail Blazers extend a qualifying offer to Matisse Thybulle"
Updated: 2023-06-29 17:29:15
The Osceola Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, have named Dylan Murphy head coach, Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Murphy will also serve as head coach of the Orlando Magic’s NBA Summer League team in Las Vegas. “Dylan (Murphy) has done a tremendous job in regard to … Continue reading "In NBA G League, Osceola Magic name Dylan Murphy head coach"
Updated: 2023-06-29 17:18:18
The Minnesota Timberwolves yesterday signed center Naz Reid to a contract extension. Reid, 23, wrapped up his fourth season in the NBA, all with the Timberwolves, seeing action in 68 games (11 starts), averaging a career-high 11.5 points on a career-best 53.7% shooting, a career-high 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 18.4 minutes per game. … Continue reading "Timberwolves sign Naz Reid to contract extension"
Updated: 2023-06-29 01:37:21
The Chicago Bulls have signed center Nikola Vučević to a contract extension. Vucevic’s extension is reportedly a three-year, $60 million deal. “During his time in Chicago, Nikola has proven that he is a special player both on and off the court,” said Artūras Karnišovas, Executive Vice President – Basketball Operations. “He has produced at an … Continue reading "Bulls sign Nikola Vucevic to contract extension"
Updated: 2023-06-28 18:05:25
The Los Angeles Lakers yesterday extended qualifying offers to forward Rui Hachimura and guard Austin Reaves. As a result of the qualifying offers, Hachimura and Reaves become restricted free agents. After joining Los Angeles via trade from Washington on Jan. 23, Hachimura appeared in 33 games (nine starts) and averaged 9.6 points (.485 FG%) and … Continue reading "Lakers extend qualifying offers to Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves"
Updated: 2023-06-28 18:02:11
The Memphis Grizzlies recently exercised their 2023-24 contract option on forward/center Xavier Tillman Sr. Tillman Sr. (6-8, 245) has appeared in 173 games (43 starts) and has averaged 6.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.1 minutes while shooting 55.2% from the field over three seasons in Memphis. He set career highs across the … Continue reading "Memphis Grizzlies exercise contract option Xavier Tillman Sr."
Updated: 2023-06-28 18:00:48
The Atlanta Hawks recently requested waivers on two-way guard Donovan Williams. Williams saw action in two games for the Hawks during the 2022-23 season, appearing in his first career NBA contest in a win at Chicago on April 4. The UNLV product appeared in 24 games (21 starts), with the College Park Skyhawks of the … Continue reading "Atlanta Hawks waive two-way guard Donovan Williams"
Updated: 2023-06-28 17:57:06
The Portland G League team, the official NBA G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers, announced today the franchise’s team name, logo, and branding at a community event at the University of Portland. Rip City Remix is a team name and brand that reflects the city of Portland, community, and culture and draws on … Continue reading "Name of new Portland G League team revealed: The Rip City Remix"
Updated: 2023-06-28 17:54:54
The San Antonio Spurs recently announced their home game preseason schedule. Tickets went on sale on June 27 at 10 a.m. The Silver and Black make their 2023 home debut at the AT&T Center against the Miami Heat on Friday, Oct. 13 followed by two games against intra-state rival Houston Rockets on Monday, Oct. 16 … Continue reading "2023-24 Spurs home game preseason schedule"
Updated: 2023-06-27 18:46:49
The Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, June 23 acquired guard Marcus Smart from the Boston Celtics in a three-team trade also including the Washington Wizards. As part of the deal, the Grizzlies traded guard Tyus Jones to the Wizards and traded the draft rights to guard Marcus Sasser (25th overall) and a future first round draft … Continue reading "Three-team NBA trade sends Kristaps Porzingis to Celtics, Marcus Smart to Grizzlies"
Updated: 2023-06-27 18:42:19
The Washington Wizards on Saturday, June 24 acquired guards Chris Paul and Landry Shamet, four first round pick swaps (2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030) and six second round picks (2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2030) from the Phoenix Suns as part of the agreement to trade guard Bradley Beal to Phoenix. “Bradley leaves a … Continue reading "Suns trade Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and draft picks to Wizards for Bradley Beal"
Updated: 2023-06-23 19:27:21
The Orlando Magic have selected guard Anthony Black in the first round (sixth overall) of the 2023 NBA Draft. Black (6’7”, 200, 1/20/04) played and started in all 36 games last season as a freshman at the University of Arkansas, averaging 12.8 ppg., 5.1 rpg., 3.9 apg. and 2.06 stlpg. in 34.8 minpg. He was … Continue reading "Orlando Magic select Anthony Black 6th overall in 2023 NBA Draft"
Updated: 2023-06-23 19:25:53
The Detroit Pistons announced that the club has selected Ausar Thompson with the fifth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Detroit has also agreed in principle to acquire the draft rights to No. 25 overall pick, Marcus Sasser, as part of a larger trade that is not yet final. Thompson, 6-7, 215, averaged 17.5 … Continue reading "Detroit Pistons select Ausar Thompson 5th overall in 2023 NBA Draft"
Updated: 2023-06-23 19:23:34
In last night’s 2023 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets selected guard Amen Thompson with the fourth overall pick and Cam Whitmore with the 20th overall pick. Thompson (6-7, 215) spent the past two seasons with Overtime Elite, (OTE) an Atlanta-based league which offers players ages 16 through 20 a pathway to becoming professional athletes. This … Continue reading "Houston Rockets select Amen Thompson 4th overall in 2023 NBA Draft"
Updated: 2023-06-23 19:21:32
The Portland Trail Blazers selected guard Scoot Henderson with the third overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft. Henderson, 19, arrives in Portland after spending two seasons with NBA G League Ignite. During the 2022-23 season, Henderson averaged 17.6 points (44.4% FG, 32.4% 3-PT, 75.0% FT), 5.1 rebounds, 6.6 assists and … Continue reading "Portland Trail Blazers select Scoot Henderson third overall in 2023 NBA Draft"
Updated: 2023-06-23 19:20:18
The Charlotte Hornets selected forward Brandon Miller from the University of Alabama with the second overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The 6-9 Miller was named First Team AP All-America, Southeastern Conference Player of the Year and NABC Freshman of the Year this season. He became the first player in conference history to win … Continue reading "Charlotte Hornets select Brandon Miller second overall in 2023 NBA draft"
Updated: 2023-06-23 01:00:28
Via ESPN.com: The Charlotte Hornets had whittled their choices to two players on the eve of the 2023 NBA draft, but in the end they selected Alabama forward Brandon Miller with the second pick Thursday night… In Miller, the Hornets add a 6-foot-9 playmaker who won SEC Freshman and Player of the Year honors at … Continue reading "Hornets take Brandon Miller with No. 2 pick in 2023 NBA Draft"
Updated: 2023-06-23 00:31:37
The San Antonio Spurs today selected Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The first French player selected No. 1 overall in NBA Draft history, Wembanyama (Wem-ban-YAH-muh) joins David Robinson and Tim Duncan as the only top overall picks in Spurs franchise history. View this post on Instagram A post … Continue reading "San Antonio Spurs select Victor Wembanyama with first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft"
Updated: 2023-06-23 00:23:20
Via ESPN.com: The Victor Wembanyama era has officially begun in San Antonio, as the Spurs made him the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA draft. Wembanyama, a 7-foot-5 French phenom with an 8-foot wingspan, walked across the stage at the Barclays Center in New York to shake NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s hand and formally … Continue reading "Spurs select Victor Wembanyama first overall in 2023 NBA Draft"
Updated: 2023-06-23 00:00:34
Via the SF Gate: He bought himself a little bit of breathing room. The Poole contract may have been one of the very worst in the NBA, and by getting the team out from under it, Dunleavy may have enabled the Warriors to avoid future steep penalties that come with the “second apron” cap line … Continue reading "Mike Dunleavy Jr. making quick moves as new Warriors GM"
Updated: 2023-06-22 23:48:23
Via the Bay Area News Group: Chris Paul — yes, that Chris Paul — is now a Golden State Warrior. He was traded Thursday by Washington for Jordan Poole, Ryan Rollins, and draft picks. It’s going to take a while for us to collectively wrap our heads around this one. But at the core of … Continue reading "Chris Paul being traded to the Warriors"
Updated: 2023-06-22 17:43:12
Via the NY Post: In the Knicks’ quest to build upon last year’s strong season, they are targeting stars to complement Jalen Brunson, and one such player they are interested in is Paul George. The Knicks have had contact with the Clippers about the 33-year-old wing, according to multiple reports, although it is uncertain if … Continue reading "Should the Knicks pursue Paul George?"
Updated: 2023-06-22 17:31:22
Via ESPN.com: Three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton has declined his $40 million player option with the Milwaukee Bucks to become a free agent, his agents Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday night. A return to the Bucks on a new deal remains a possibility.
Updated: 2023-06-22 17:27:02
Via the Salt Lake Tribune: The NBA draft is here. And the Utah Jazz will be big players in how it unfolds. A year after having zero picks in the draft, the Jazz have three in the first round this time, at Nos. 9, 16, and 28. At least for now. Naturally, this became the … Continue reading "On the Jazz and the 2023 NBA Draft"
Updated: 2023-06-22 17:14:33
Via the Bay Area News Group: In November 2020, the Warriors drafted James Wiseman with the No. 2 overall draft pick, their highest pick since they took Mike Dunleavy Jr. third overall out of Duke in 2002. Three years later, though, Wiseman is no longer with the team, and Dunleavy, despite once being made scapegoat … Continue reading "On the Warriors and the NBA Draft"
Updated: 2023-06-22 17:10:41
Via Boston.com: The Celtics are reportedly adding another top talent to their frontcourt next to Jayson Tatum. According to ESPN and the Boston Globe, the Celtics are finalizing a deal and acquiring forward Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards in a three-team swap also featuring the Memphis Grizzlies. As part of the reported deal, longtime … Continue reading "On the Celtics and Kristaps Porzingis"
