Magic sign free agent guard Joel Ayayi

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Joel Ayayi, according to President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman. Ayayi played seven games with the Washington Wizards last season. Though, Ayayi averaged only 2.9 minutes per game. On the Magic, the guard will be reunited with ex-Gonzaga teammate Jalen Suggs, selected fifth overall in the 2021 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Mavericks extend Maxi Kleber on three-year, $33 million contract

The Dallas Mavericks have signed Maxi Kleber to a three-year, $33 million contract extension. Kleber was entering the final year of his deal. His salary for the 2022-23 season is $9 million. He’s now under contract through the 2025-26 season. In 59 appearances with the Mavericks last season, the 6’10” forward averaged 7 points, 5.9 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Montrezl Harrell signs with 76ers

Montrezl Harrell finally has a new home. The six-foot-seven center/power forward was one of the more attractive remaining free agents in the NBA until September 6th. Many were puzzled by Harrell’s ongoing availability. However, a familiar face had a lot to do with him finding his new home. Montrezl Harrell is now reunited with head […]

Mathew Huff  •  06 Sep 2022
Trail Blazers sign forward Devontae Cacok to Exhibit 10 contract

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed Devontae Cacok to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a non-guaranteed deal. On Sunday, the team waived center Norvel Pelle and signed Olivier Sarr to a training camp deal. Sarr, 23, will compete with other backups, Drew Eubanks and Trendon Watford, for a roster spot during training camp. An […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2022
Trail Blazers sign center Olivier Sarr to an Exhibit 10 contract

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 […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2022
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball expected to miss training camp

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 […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2022
Celtics’ Danilo Gallinari diagnosed with torn ACL

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 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Warriors sign guard Jerome Robinson to training camp deal

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 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Celtics and Knicks interested in signing free agent Carmelo Anthony

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 […]

Joe Lyons  •  31 Aug 2022