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• Nets have an open spot on their 15-man roster
Tahjere McCall, who had been on a 10-day contract with the Nets, had that deal expire overnight on Thursday, and has returned to Brooklyn’s G League affiliate in Long Island, the club announced today in a press release. That means that, for now, the Nets will have an open spot on their 15-man roster. G League forward Okaro White, who has been playing well for the Long Island Nets, might have been ...2019
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• Rodney Hood happy with trade to Blazers despite veto power
Rodney Hood had the ability to veto a trade this season, but was entirely on board with the deal that sent him from Cleveland to Portland, as he tells Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. While Hood didn’t go so far as to say he got to “pick” his new team, he admitted that the veto ability gave him the power to maneuver his way to a club he wanted to join — like the Trail Blazers. “When I heard Portland, I ...2019
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• Cavaliers work out former Kentucky star Tyler Ulis, others
A group of veteran free agents worked out for the Cavaliers today, sources tell Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. It’s not clear if the Cavaliers are seeking depth at a particular position and looking to fill out their 15-man regular season roster, or if they’re simply familiarizing themselves with the various options remaining on the free agent market.Cleveland only has 12 players on guaranteed contract...2018
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• Brook Lopez calls Giannis Antetokounmpo best player in East
LeBron James’ decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers opened the title of best player in the Eastern Conference. Brook Lopez believes it belongs to Giannis Antetokounmpo.During an interview with Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype, the veteran center shared his praise for the “Greek Freak.”“He is without question one of the best players in the league and the best player in the East. I mean, it’s going to...2018
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• Former teammate defends DeMarcus Cousins’ decision to sign with Warriors
DeMarcus Cousins’ decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors was one of the most unpopular free agent moves in recent memory, but Memphis Grizzlies swingman Garrett Temple can understand where he is coming from.Temple, who was teammates with Cousins on the Sacramento Kings during the 2016-17 season, spoke about the four-time All-Star in an appearance this week on “The HoopsHype Podcast” with ...2018
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• Cousins unlikely to stay with Warriors for more than one year
The Golden State Warriors made the best starting five in basketball even better on Monday when they agreed to a deal with DeMarcus Cousins, but the All-Star center may not be spending very long in his new home.Cousins will sign a one-year deal with the Warriors for the $5.3 million midlevel exception, and his ultimate goal is to win a championship while proving he is fully recovered from the torn ...2018
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• Report: Bulls have interest in Jabari Parker
The Chicago Bulls reportedly have interest in restricted free agent forward Jabari Parker — a Chicago native.The 23-year-old is currently of the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Bulls are looking at the 23-year-old as a potential addition, according to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. It’s not really clear how serious the Bucks are about holding on to Parker. There have been numerous reports about behind-the-sc...2018
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• Thabo Sefolosha to be cleared for basketball activities within six weeks
Jazz forward Thabo Sefolosha should be fully cleared for basketball activities within six weeks, Tony Jones of the The Salt Lake Tribune tweets. Sefolosha underwent season-ending right knee surgery after appearing in 38 games. His status with the franchise remains cloudy. Sefolosha’s $5.25MM salary for next season becomes guaranteed if he’s still on the roster on Sunday.In other news around the No...2018
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• LaVar Ball Blames Lakers’ Trainer for Lonzo’s Injuries
LaVar Ball says Lakers trainer Gunnar Peterson‘s workouts are to blame for his son Lonzo‘s injury woes last season. Lonzo missed 30 games his rookie season due to injury. In an interview with HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, LaVar claimed that Lonzo never sustained a major injury before he trained using Peterson’s techniques. “If you’re going to be […]
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• Rudy Gay unsure if he’ll opt out of contract
Rudy Gay joined the San Antonio Spurs as a free agent in July 2017, but the veteran forward hasn’t determined whether he’ll hit the open market again this summer.In an interview with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, Gay said he’s not focused on that decision yet.“No. Right now, I’m just watching these playoff games and enjoying it. When that time comes, I have enough people around me to help with that d...2018