Basketball News
Report: Kyle O'Quinn Signs One-Year Deal with the Pacers
SLAMonline - 6 Jul 2018 17:09
Kyle O’Quinn is leaving his hometown to join the Indiana Pacers on a one-year deal worth $4.5 million, per Yahoo’s Shams Charania. Free agent Kyle O'Quinn has agreed to a one-year, $4.5M deal with the Indiana Pacers,...
Free agency fallout and more NBA buzz from summer league
ESPN - 6 Jul 2018 16:23
What's the latest chatter on LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Jabari Parker and more from around the NBA? We've got the scoop from Utah Summer League.
Report: Marcus Smart 'Hurt and Disgusted' By Celtics' Silence
SLAMonline - 6 Jul 2018 13:55
The Celtics made a $6.05 million qualifying offer. The post Report: Marcus Smart ‘Hurt and Disgusted’ By Celtics’ Silence appeared first on SLAMonline.
Nuggets trade Wilson Chandler to Sixers
InsideHoops - 6 Jul 2018 23:07
The Denver Nuggets have traded forward Wilson Chandler and a future second round draft pick to Philadelphia in exchange for cash considerations. "We want to thank Wilson for seven years in Denver," said Connelly. "As goo...
Report: Tony Parker Signs Two-Year Deal with the Charlotte Hornets
SLAMonline - 6 Jul 2018 22:00
An 17-year era came to end Friday afternoon after Tony Parker reportedly signed a two-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets, per Yahoo’s Shams Charania. Tony Parker has agreed to sign with Charlotte, league sources tell...
Lakers re-sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
InsideHoops - 6 Jul 2018 21:56
The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. "We are excited to bring KCP back," said Pelinka. "He is a true 'two-way' player, which is very important for our team DNA. We think he will multiply ...
Hornets sign rookie Devonte` Graham
InsideHoops - 6 Jul 2018 21:53
The Charlotte Hornets have signed rookie guard Devonte' Graham. The Hornets acquired the rights to Graham, the 34th overall selection in the 2018 NBA Draft, from the Atlanta Hawks in a draft night trade. Graham, a 6-2 gu...
Report: Celtics Confident They Can Re-Sign Kyrie Irving
SLAMonline - 6 Jul 2018 21:50
"They've earned such confidence." The post Report: Celtics Confident They Can Re-Sign Kyrie Irving appeared first on SLAMonline.
Knicks sign Mario Hezonja
InsideHoops - 6 Jul 2018 21:44
The New York Knicks signed free agent guard/forward Mario Hezonja. According to the New York Post, the deal is a “one-year, $6.5 million contract with a portion of the Knicks' mid-level exception.” The 23-year old Cr...
The Houston Rockets Are Interested in Carmelo Anthony
The New York Times - 6 Jul 2018 21:20
Anthony, currently a forward in Oklahoma City, is expected to part ways with the Thunder before the end of the summer. The Rockets may be his next stop.
Utah Jazz re-sign Derrick Favors, Dante Exum and Raul Neto
InsideHoops - 6 Jul 2018 21:19
The Utah Jazz have agreed to terms to re-sign forward/center Derrick Favors, guard Dante Exum and guard Raul Neto. Favors (6-10, 265, Georgia Tech) returns to Utah as the longest tenured Jazzman on the current roster, la...
Trail Blazers sign Seth Curry
InsideHoops - 6 Jul 2018 21:15
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent guard Seth Curry. Curry, 27, joins the Trail Blazers from the Dallas Mavericks, where he averaged 12.8 points (48.1% FG, 42.5% 3-PT, 85.0% FT), 2.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists,...
Hornets trade Dwight Howard to Nets
InsideHoops - 6 Jul 2018 21:03
The Charlotte Hornets have acquired center Timofey Mozgov, the draft rights to Hamidou Diallo (45th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft), a 2021 second-round draft pick and cash considerations from the Brooklyn Nets in ex...
Will Miami end up with half of Banana Boat Crew? Some say Heat is interested in Carmelo
Miami Herald - 6 Jul 2018 20:46
Maybe the Miami Heat can still end up with half of the Banana Boat Crew. According to ESPN, the Heat is one of three teams expected to show interest in …
Pacers sign Tyreke Evans and Doug McDermott
InsideHoops - 6 Jul 2018 20:09
The Indiana Pacers have signed free agent guard Tyreke Evans and free agent forward Doug McDermott to contracts. A 6-6 guard, Evans was the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, and was named...
Trail Blazers sign Gary Trent Jr
InsideHoops - 6 Jul 2018 20:06
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed rookie guard Gary Trent Jr. Acquired in a draft day trade with Sacramento, Trent Jr. was the 37th overall pick in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft. Trent Jr., 19, averaged 14....
Raptors re-sign Fred VanVleet
InsideHoops - 6 Jul 2018 19:46
The Toronto Raptors have re-signed guard Fred VanVleet to a multi-year contract. The deal is reportedly a two-year, $18 million contract. "We all know Fred's personal motto is 'Bet on Yourself.' We know that Fred is no g...
Sixers trade Isaac Bonga to Lakers
InsideHoops - 6 Jul 2018 19:42
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired forward Isaac Bonga from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for a 2019 second round draft pick and cash considerations, it was announced today by General Manager Rob Pelinka. Original...
Heat's Craig picked to help coach Team USA. Spoelstra: 'DC is ready to be head coach'
Miami Herald - 6 Jul 2018 19:33
USA Basketball on Friday announced its lineup of coaches to assist Gregg Popovich at the men's national team minicamp in Las Vegas later this month and Miami Heat assistant Dan …
Suns sign rookies Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges, Elie Okobo and George King
InsideHoops - 6 Jul 2018 19:24
The Phoenix Suns signed their 2018 NBA Draft acquisitions today: No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton, No. 10 pick Mikal Bridges (pronounced Mick-EL), No. 31 pick Élie Okobo (pronounced EL-ee oh-KO-bo) and No. 59 pick Georg...
Sources: Tax-strapped OKC, Melo to part ways
ESPN - 6 Jul 2018 19:05
The financial implications of Carmelo Anthony opting in for $27.9M has dictated that the Thunder will part ways with the forward this summer, sources told ESPN.
Report: Thunder and Carmelo Anthony Plan to Part Ways
SLAMonline - 6 Jul 2018 18:52
Facing a historically high luxury tax bill, the Oklahoma City Thunder are looking for ways to part ways with Carmelo Anthony and his salary via trade, stretch provision or buyout, per Adrian Wojnarowski and Royce Young. ...