The deadline for teams to sign players to rookie scale contract extensions falls on Monday and will force several clubs to make tough decisions. The Warriors have two players under consideration for rookie scale extensions: Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. As we relayed Friday evening, Moody appears more likely than Kuminga to receive an extension by Monday. Moody is in line … [Read more...] about Kuminga, Suggs, Giddey Among Extension Candidates Seeking $30MM+ Annually
Clippers Convert Kai Jones To Two-Way Contract
3:05pm: Jones’ two-way deal is official, per NBA.com’s transaction log. 1:58pm: The Clippers are converting big man Kai Jones to a two-way contract from his previous Exhibit 10 pact, according to NBA insider Chris B. Haynes (Twitter link). Jones, a former 19th overall pick, impressed in recent weeks. He averaged 8.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in five preseason games, … [Read more...] about Clippers Convert Kai Jones To Two-Way Contract
Checking In On Roster Situations Around The NBA
As expected, the majority of the NBA teams made their roster cuts on Saturday and didn’t wait until Monday’s deadline to set their regular season rosters. Completing those moves on Saturday will ensure the players on non-guaranteed contracts clear waivers on Monday, before the regular season begins. If a team had waited until Monday to waive a player on a non-guaranteed deal, … [Read more...] about Checking In On Roster Situations Around The NBA
Clippers Waive Elijah Harkless, Alondes Williams, Braxton Key
The Clippers have waived guards Elijah Harkless and Alondes Williams, along with forward Braxton Key, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. In addition, Tosan Evbuomwan has officially been signed and waived. Harkless played for the team’s G League affiliate last season and seems likely to return there. He averaged 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 20 regular … [Read more...] about Clippers Waive Elijah Harkless, Alondes Williams, Braxton Key
Minor Moves: Thunder, Raptors, Celtics, Lakers, Bucks
The Thunder have waived forward Malevy Leons, the team announced today. Leons went undrafted in June out of Bradley and signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Oklahoma City in September. His next stop will likely be with the OKC Blue, the Thunder’s G League affiliate. If he spends at least 60 days with the Blue, Leons will earn an Exhibit 10 bonus worth $77.5K. Meanwhile, the … [Read more...] about Minor Moves: Thunder, Raptors, Celtics, Lakers, Bucks