Category: NBA Headlines
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed Olivier Sarr to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a non-guaranteed deal. On Sunday, the team also waived center Norvel Pelle. Sarr, 23, will compete with other backups, Drew Eubanks and Trendon Watford, for a roster spot during training camp. This deal can be converted into a two-way contract […]
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is expected to miss training camp. Months after undergoing meniscus surgery on his left knee, the fifth-year NBA player out of UCLA is still experiencing discomfort. In an episode of the NBC Sports “Bulls Talk” podcast this week, Jason Goff and K.C. Johnson discussed Ball’s knee injury recovery. During the […]
Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee. Last Saturday, the 13-year NBA veteran sustained this injury while playing for Italy against Georgia in the FIBA World Cup qualifier. On July 12, Gallinari signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Celtics. He will earn $6.479 million […]
The Golden State Warriors have signed Jerome Robinson to a training camp deal, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. This rare NBA news story by Schefter was reported before Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania. Robinson was selected 13th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2018 NBA Draft. He played three seasons with […]
Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony is attracting interest from the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks as time runs out for ‘Melo’ to win his first NBA Championship, according to a report. The Celtics are looking for extra depth after new signing Danilo Gallinari suffered a meniscus tear during Italy’s FIBA World Cup qualifier against […]
The NBA has officially released the health and safety COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Shams Charania of The Athletic received the inside scoop. According to the new rules, once-weekly surveillance testing for unvaccinated players is required. And vaccinated players only test when symptomatic. Following a positive test, NBA players are also required to […]
The Brooklyn Nets have signed forward Yuta Watanabe to a one-year contract. According to multiple sources, this is a non-guaranteed training camp deal. Watanabe went undrafted out of George Washington in 2018. The 6’9″ forward signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. After the Nets signing, Watanabe took to Twitter. The tweet in Japanese […]
The Detroit Pistons have signed center Micah Potter to an Exhibit 10 contract. The 6’10” big man went undrafted out of Wisconsin in 2021. Of course, the Motor City Cruise, the team’s NBA G League affiliate, acquired returning player rights to Potter and a second-round pick in the 2023 NBA G League Draft. The 24-year-old […]
After completing deals to sign both Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari this offseason, the Boston Celtics have their eye on another target – Portland Trail Blazers forward Justise Winslow, according to a report. According to Sean Deveney, Boston could target Justise Winslow with one of their trade exceptions this offseason. Brad Stevens has six TPEs […]
In a shocking turn of events, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant will remain with the team for the foreseeable future after crunch talks with the front office and coaching staff in Los Angeles. Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks released a statement on Tuesday morning which confirmed Durant’s commitment to the franchise alongside owner Joe Tsai […]
