Basketball News
Sources: Grizz explore trade market for Iguodala
ESPN - 4 Jul 2019 08:18
The Grizzlies do not intend to give forward Andre Iguodala a buyout before the season and are actively exploring the trade market for the former Finals MVP, league sources told ESPN.
Nike's New York vs. New York Week Two Recap -
SLAMonline - 4 Jul 2019 04:38
The second week of Nike’s annual New York vs. New York summer tournament is in the books. Get your scores and highlights below: Dyckman 62, West 4th 49 Watson 70, Lincoln 57 Fersh 80, Tri State 74 The post Nike’s New...
Wolves get Layman in sign-and-trade with Blazers
ESPN - 4 Jul 2019 04:26
Trail Blazers restricted free-agent forward Jake Layman has agreed to a three-year, $11.5 million contract with the Timberwolves as part of a sign-and-trade, his agent told ESPN.
Michael Porter Jr. To Miss Summer League With Knee Strain
SLAMonline - 4 Jul 2019 20:57
An ill-timed knee strain will cost Michael Porter Jr. the opportunity to play in summer league this offseason. Nick Kosmider of The Athletic writes that the forward tweaked his knee in a team scrimmage and will be held o...
Kings Waive Point Guard Frank Mason III
SLAMonline - 4 Jul 2019 20:24
The Sacramento Kings have waived third-year point guard Frank Mason III, the team announced the decision in a press release. Mason III got off to a strong start at the beginning of his sophomore campaign but ultimately f...
Wendell Carter Jr. To Undergo Surgery On Core Muscle Injury
SLAMonline - 4 Jul 2019 19:28
After a promising but injury-shortened rookie campaign, Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. will miss another significant chunk of key developmental time. K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribute writes that the 20-year-old will...
2019 Bi-Annual Exception List
SLAMonline - 4 Jul 2019 18:16
The Bi-Annual Exception is a tool laid out in the collective bargaining agreement that lets teams sign a player for more than the minimum salary. The BAE is available to teams over the cap but under the tax apron (which,...
Report: Memphis Grizzlies Exploring Andre Iguodala Trade
SLAMonline - 4 Jul 2019 15:19
The Grizzlies reportedly don’t plan to buyout Andre Iguodala, but are said to be “exploring the trade market” for the former NBA Finals MVP. The Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are among the teams with reporte...
Report: Knicks Canceled Kawhi Leonard Meeting for Other Free Agents
SLAMonline - 4 Jul 2019 14:51
Kawhi Leonard reportedly agreed to meet with the Knicks this summer, but the logistics apparently didn’t work for New York’s front-office. The Knicks instead turned their focus on other free agents, and let Leonard s...
Wolves To Acquire RFA Jake Layman In Sign-And-Trade With Blazers
SLAMonline - 4 Jul 2019 02:52
The Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to acquire restricted free agent Jake Layman in a sign-and-trade with the Portland Trail Blazers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Layman will earn $11.5 million over three years...
Fredette leaves Warriors' summer league team
ESPN - 4 Jul 2019 01:03
Jimmer Fredette left the Warriors' summer league team and will not participate in the Las Vegas Summer League with Golden State as he considers other options.