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The Dallas Mavericks have exercised their fourth-year option on Dereck Lively II’s rookie-scale contract, the team announced Monday in a press release. The move locks in Lively’s $7.23 million salary for the 2026-27 season, putting him on track to become eligible for a rookie-scale extension next summer. Dereck Lively II Entering Third Season With Mavericks […]
Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Ty Jerome has been diagnosed with a high-grade right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, the team announced Monday in a press release. Jerome sustained the injury in Friday’s preseason finale against the Miami Heat. Grizzlies To Qualify For 10-Day Hardship Exception In July, the Grizzlies signed Jerome […]
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith agreed to a two-year, $40.4 million contract extension with the franchise through the 2028-29 season, agent Mike Lindeman of Excel Sports Management told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday night. Pacers Gave Aaron Nesmith His Maximum Allowed Salary Per Charania, the Pacers offered Nesmith his maximum allowed salary ahead of Monday’s […]
The Atlanta Hawks have signed defensive star Dyson Daniels to a four-year, $100 million extension. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Daniels is coming off a breakout year having won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award and, finishing runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, and making the All-Defensive First Team. He averaged 14.1 […]
Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun has agreed to a five-year, $125 million rookie contract extension with the franchise, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. There are no team or player options in the agreement, per Tony Jones of The Athletic. Nuggets Drafted Christian Braun In 2022 Charania noted that […]
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White will miss at least two weeks due to a right calf strain, the team announced Monday. The Bulls said White has “resumed on-court basketball activities” and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Coby White Suffered Calf Strain In August White has dealt with a calf strain since August and didn’t […]
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. will undergo a procedure for a left big toe injury and will be re-evaluated in approximately 12 weeks, the team announced Saturday. Grizzlies’ Scotty Pippen Jr. Expected To Make Full Recovery The Grizzlies said Pippen will undergo a sesamoidectomy to address “ongoing discomfort” in his left big toe and […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have reportedly reached a four-year, $82 million contract extension with forward Toumani Camara, agent Dave Putterie told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. The four-year extension will replace Camara’s $2.4 million team option for the 2026-27 season. Portland has now locked in the 25-year-old through the 2029-30 campaign. Trail Blazers Drafted Toumani […]
Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant has signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension, with a player option for 2027-28, his business partner and Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Sunday. Kevin Durant Was Eligible For Maximum Contract Extension Durant was eligible for a maximum contract extension of $120 million over two years, […]
The Miami Heat have waived big man Precious Achiuwa and three others ahead of the regular season, a source close to the team informed Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald on Friday. Miami has also released guard Ethan Thompson, center Dain Dainja, and guard Bez Mbeng, according to Chiang. All four players were signed to […]
