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The Detroit Pistons recently (January 6) signed forward Ron Harper Jr. and forward/center Tolu Smith to two-way contracts. In a related move, the Pistons waived forward Cole Swider and guard Alondes... Williams. Harper Jr., 6-4, 233, appeared in 15 games this season for the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League while averaging 13.1 points, …

The Toronto Raptors announced Wednesday, January 8 that they have signed forward Eugene Omoruyi to a 10-day contract. Omoruyi, 6-foot-6, 235 pounds, is averaging 19.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists... and 28.1 minutes in 14 Tip-Off Tournament and regular season games with Raptors 905 in the NBA G League this season. He is shooting .577 …

The first-ever LeagueFits Night presented by Chime went down as the Dallas Mavericks hosted the LA Lakers on Jan 7. The Mavericks roster was put on notice and the players pulled up with the best... pieces from their closets--PJ Washington even rocked a vintage leather jacket that was curated by LeagueFits--in the tunnel. Everyone was […] The post The Best Looks From the First-Ever LeagueFits Night Presented by Chime appeared first on SLAM.

The Brooklyn Nets last week (on January 1) signed forward Tosan Evbuomwan to a two-way contract. In a related transaction, the Nets have requested waivers on two-way guard/forward Jaylen Martin.... Evbuomwan (6’7″, 217) appeared in 16 Tip-Off Tournament games (all starts) for the San Diego Clippers in the NBA G League this season, averaging 18.4 …

The Utah Jazz last week (on January 1) signed guard Elijah Harkless to a two-way contract. Harkless (6-3, 195, UNLV) has appeared in 18 games (eight starts) for the San Diego Clippers, the G League... affiliate of the Los Angeles Clippers, this season, averaging 16.4 points on 43.8 percent from the field, along with 5.7 …

The Minnesota Timberwolves last week (on January 3) claimed guard Tristen Newton off waivers. In a related move, the Timberwolves have waived two-way guard Daishen Nix. Newton, 6-5, has appeared in... five games with the Indiana Pacers this season. He has also spent time with the Indiana Mad Ants of the NBA G League where …

The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday, January 7 that they have waived center Bruno Fernando. Fernando averaged 3.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 8.6 minutes in 17 games (two starts) this... season. He grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds Nov. 12 at Milwaukee. Fernando signed with the Raptors as a free agent this past summer. Toronto's …

Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced several days ago that the team has waived Pete Nance. Nance appeared in one game for the 76ers after signing a two-way... contract on Dec. 3.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain was reviewed today by the surgeon who performed surgery on his left knee on Dec. 17. Per the Sixers, he is progressing well and will be out for the remainder of... the 2024-25 season. McCain was having a standout first season in the league. Per CBS Sports, “Prior to the …

Philadelphia rookie Jared McCain will miss the rest of the season following left knee surgery last month on a torn meniscus.

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