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• Injury Notes: Nets, Knicks, Spurs, Heat, Rollins
Nets center Nic Claxton has returned to practice and will be listed as questionable to play on Friday in Philadelphia, the team announced today (Twitter link via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype). Claxton has missed the past three games due to a back strain. The club announced last Friday that he would miss at least a […]...2024Visit the page Nic Claxton
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• Jaylen Nowell To Sign With PelicansThe Pelicans will sign free agent guard Jaylen Nowell, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). It’s a non-guaranteed contract, according to Will Guillory of The Athletic (Twitter link). New Orleans has been hit hard by early-season injuries, so Nowell will provide some much-needed depth. The team announced Friday that Herbert Jones will miss […]...2024Continue with Jaylen Nowell -
• Grizzlies To Convert Pippen Jr.’s Two-Way Deal To Four-Year Contract
The Grizzlies are converting Scotty Pippen Jr.‘s two-way contract into a four-year standard deal, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Pippen appeared in 21 games for the injury-ravaged Grizzlies last season, including 16 starts, and averaged 12.9 points, 4.7 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 steals. He continued to play well in Summer League games, averaging […]...2024Continue with Two Way
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• Pelicans Waive Matt Ryan, Adonis ArmsThe Pelicans have waived both guards Matt Ryan and Adonis Arms, according to the NBA’s official transaction log (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype). Both players were on non-guaranteed training camp contracts, so the Pelicans will incur no penalty for waiving them. Ryan being waived is interesting. The three-point marksman was an instrumental reserve […]...2024See more Adonis Arms -
• Damion Lee Declines Player Option With Suns
Suns shooting guard Damion Lee has declined his $2.8MM player option with Phoenix and will become an unrestricted free agent, sources inform Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The 6’5″ swingman missed the entire 2023/24 NBA season after suffering a meniscus tear in his right knee, which ultimately required surgery. Lee initially signed a one-season, […]...2024See also Damion Lee
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• Knicks’ Bogdanovic Has Wrist Injury, May Need Offseason SurgeryKnicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic recently underwent an MRI on his sore left wrist, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via Twitter) that the 35-year-old has ligament damage and may need surgery in the offseason. Bogdanovic plans to play through the injury for the remainder of the playoffs, Scotto adds. It’s unclear when the […]...2024Read about Bojan Bogdanovic -
• Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell On Anthony Davis’ Injury-Prone Label: ‘That’s A Huge Misconception’During an interview with NBA reporter Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell was asked about Anthony Davis‘ injury-prone label. Russell said Davis gets motivated by his critics. “I think that’s a huge misconception,” Russell said. “It does nothing but motivate him. I’ve never seen him take a game off defensively. He […...2024See also Los Angeles Lakers -
• Ben Simmons Undergoes Second Back SurgeryGuard/forward Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy on Thursday to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower left back, the Nets announced in a press release (Twitter link via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype). The former No. 1 overall pick is expected to make a full recovery ahead of training camp in the fall, […]...2024See more articles Ben Simmons -
• Scotto’s Latest: Gafford, Knicks, Mavs, Dinwiddie, Markkanen
The Knicks inquired earlier this season on Wizards big man Daniel Gafford, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype told ESPN’s Bobby Marks in the latest episode of the HoopsHype podcast. While Scotto doesn’t say exactly when that inquiry occurred, it was presumably sometime after New York lost Mitchell Robinson to the left ankle injury that is expected […]...2024See more Daniel Gafford
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• Anthony Lamb Signs With New Zealand Breakers
Anthony Lamb, who played for the Warriors last season, has signed with the New Zealand Breakers as an injury replacement, ESPN Olgun Uluc reports. Lamb’s contract will have an NBA opt-out clause, according to Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto. Lamb, a 6’6″ forward, is already with the Breakers in Portland as they prepare for their preseason […]...2023Click for news about Anthony Lamb
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Michael Scotto injury and suspension
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• Cavs to Sign Former First-Round Pick Zhaire SmithThe Cavaliers intend to sign shooting guard Zhaire Smith to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, agent Adie von Gontard told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Smith, 24, is 6-foot-3 and has battled knee injuries since about the time the 76ers selected him with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. He has […] The post Cavs to Sign Former First-Round Pick Zhaire Smith appeared first on Ho...2023See also Zhaire Smith -
• Cavs Not Extending Qualifying Offer to Dylan Windler
The Cavaliers are not issuing a qualifying offer to small forward Dylan Windler, making him an unrestricted free agent, as relayed by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Windler has been riddled with injuries in his first four seasons, appearing in a total of just 84 games. He appeared in only three games with Cleveland last year. […] The post Cavs Not Extending Qualifying Offer to Dylan Windler ap...2023Read about Dylan Windler
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• Latest on LeBron James
Reports on LeBron James‘ return from a right foot tendon injury continue to point toward the playoffs — and likely no sooner. The latest comes from Jovan Buha of The Athletic, who joined Michael Scotto on the HoopsHype podcast and suggested there’s a chance that James likely won’t return before the final week of the […] The post Latest on LeBron James appeared first o...2023Visit the page LeBron James
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• Lakers Notes: LeBron, Russell, Reaves, Beasley, Bamba, Irving
LeBron James likely won’t be back until the final week of the regular season if he returns at all before the playoffs, Jovah Buha of The Athletic said during a discussion about the team with Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. James missed his ninth straight game with a right foot injury Wednesday night, but there […]...2023Visit the page LeBron James
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• Heat Work Out Cody Zeller
The Heat recently brought in free agent center Cody Zeller for a workout, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Zeller, 30, has not played since last season, when he appeared in 27 games with the Trail Blazers, averaging career-lows of 5.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, before suffering a right patellar avulsion fracture. He then became an […] The post Heat Work Out Cody Zeller appeared first on Hoops ...2023See more Cody Zeller
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• Brandon Jennings: ‘I Would’ve Been An All-Star If I Didn’t Tear My Achilles’
Former NBA guard Brandon Jennings has an extremely fascinating story, starting with the choice to skip college to go straight to the NBA. The former top-ten draft pick was an excellent player in the League, but had injury issues that hindered his career. Jennings recently spoke to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, reminiscing on what could […] The post Brandon Jennings: ‘I Would’ve Been An All-...2021See also Brandon Jennings
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• Hawks could make a run at Wizards' Bertans
The Hawks could make a run at Wizards power forward Davis Bertans, according to Bleacher Report’s Michael Scotto. The Hawks will have ample cap space to pursue free agents, and a stretch four such as Bertans would make for a pick-and-pop combination with star point guard Trae Young, Scotto notes. Bertans, who will be an unrestricted free agent, is averaging 14.9 PPG and shooting 42.2% from deep th...2020See more Davis Bertans
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• Spencer Dinwiddie returning to Nets' lineup for next game versus Hornets
As they fight to hang onto the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, the Nets will get some rotation reinforcements this week. According to Michael Scotto of The Athletic (via Twitter), head coach Kenny Atkinson said today that injured guard Spencer Dinwiddie is set to return to the court for Brooklyn on Friday. Dinwiddie, who last played for the Nets on January 23, underwent surgery a month ago t...2019Continue with Spencer Dinwiddie
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• Timberwolves reportedly will not sign Isaiah Canaan for rest of season
The Minnesota Timberwolves will not sign Isaiah Canaan for the rest of the season after his second 10-day contract expired, tweets Darren Wolfson of 1500ESPN. With injuries to Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague and Tyus Jones, Minnesota signed Canaan as depth. In seven games (one start) covering his two 10-day pacts, Canaan averaged 4.7 PPG and 2.7 APG while shooting an impressive 37 percent from three. Ho...2019Visit the page Isaiah Canaan
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• Report: Timberwolves to sign Isaiah Canaan to second 10-day deal
The Timberwolves will sign guard Isaiah Canaan to a second 10-day contract, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. In five games (one start), Canaan averaged 6.0 points and 3.6 assists for Minnesota. The Timberwolves inked Canaan to his first 10-day pact at the end of January amid a series of injuries to Tyus Jones, Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose. The Timberwolves will have to decide on whethe...2019See more articles Isaiah Canaan
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• Suns on verge of signing Eric Moreland
The Suns are in the process of finalizing a contract with free agent big man Eric Moreland, reports Michael Scotto of The Athletic (Twitter link). The Suns have been carrying just 13 players on their NBA roster after buying out Tyson Chandler and waiving Isaiah Canaan earlier this season. As I noted last week, Phoenix has until this Wednesday (Dec. 12) to get back to 14 players, the league-mandate...2018Visit the page Tyson Chandler
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• Theo Pinson likely to fill a two-way role for the Nets
Theo Pinson currently has a standard NBA contract with the Nets, but it sounds like he’ll end up being the team’s second two-way player for the 2018/19 season, along with Alan Williams. As Michael Scotto of The Athletic relays (via Twitter), Nets GM Sean Markssaid today that the rookie guard out of UNC “is going to be our (other) two-way guy.”While Brooklyn’s plans could change between now and the...2018Visit the page Alan Williams
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• Report: Sixers Discussed Markelle Fultz Package for Top-Five PickThe Sixers discussed trading Markelle Fultz with the 10th and 26th picks in order to select Michael Porter Jr with a top-five pick, reports The Athletic‘s Michael Scotto. The discussions eventually ended amid concerns over Porter’s back injury, per Scotto. The Philadelphia 76ers had internal discussions about packaging the No. 10 and 26 picks, along with […] The post Report: Sixe...2018Click for news about Markelle Fultz -
• Mavs optimistic about signing DeMarcus Cousins
The Mavericks believe they have a strong chance of signing DeMarcus Cousins in free agency, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. Cousins, coming off a season-ending Achilles tendon injury, will be an unrestricted free agent next month. While the Mavericks’ interest in Cousins has previously been reported, Scotto’s story suggests the Mavericks are ready to make him a hefty offer to lure him...2018Click for news about DeMarcus Cousins
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• Knicks Notes: Fizdale's priorities; Kanter challenges LeBron (again)
Building a productive relationship with Kristaps Porzingis and devising a plan for his three point guards are among the questions facing new Knicks coach David Fizdale, Marc Berman of the New York Post writes. Fizdale plans to travel to Latvia in the near future to meet with his franchise player, who is rehabbing his knee injury there. Juggling the minutes of Emmanuel Mudiay, Frank Ntilikina and T...2018Check it out Kristaps Porzingis
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• Report: Clippers proposed Blake Griffin, Karl-Anthony Towns swap to Wolves
With less than a month to go before the NBA trade deadline, the rumor mill is starting to heat up, particularly for two notable Western Conference teams.Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders reported on Friday that the LA Clippers pitched a blockbuster deal to the Minnesta Timberwolves involving a swap of star bigs Blake Griffin and Karl-Anthony Towns. Scotto does add though that the proposal did ...2018Check it out Blake Griffin
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• Ex-Clipper Jared Dudley compares team to Titanic: ‘It’s slowly going down’
Jared Dudley believes he can see the writing on the wall for his former team.In an interview with Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders that ran on Tuesday, Dudley offered his thoughts on his old LA Clippers squad. “I love L.A., maybe not the Clippers, but I love L.A.,” he said. “But overall I think it’s just a good place. I mean the Clippers had one of the best teams they’ve had when I was there ...2017Continue with Jared Dudley
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Mike Conley's Injury Means Dark Days Ahead for Grizzlies
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• Report: Grizzlies interested in Norris Cole after Conley injury
Suddenly scrambling for answers at the point guard position, the Memphis Grizzlies may opt to take a ride on the Cole Train. According to a report by Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders on Tuesday, the Grizzlies have expressed interest in two-time NBA champion Norris Cole in the wake of the injury to starter Mike Conley. Grizzlies have expressed interest in Norris Cole to fill the void of injur...2016Click for news about Norris Cole
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• Norris Cole: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Shandong Golden Stars PG
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