Three Nets players — Cam Thomas, Day’Ron Sharpe and Ziaire Williams — are eligible for rookie scale extensions until Monday at 5:00 pm CT. Sources tell Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter link) that none of the three are expected to reach agreements, which means the trio will hit restricted free agency next summer if they receive qualifying offers. Thomas, who turned 23 … [Read more...] about Extension Rumors: Nets, Hyland, Mitchell
Pacific Notes: Olivari, Bronny, Warriors, McLaughlin
Before his new two-way contract with the Lakers became official, rookie point guard Quincy Olivari got to play in front of his childhood basketball hero Friday night, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Warriors star Stephen Curry, who sat out due to a sprained finger, talked to Olivari after the game and presented him with autographed sneakers. “I used to sleep under that jersey,” … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Olivari, Bronny, Warriors, McLaughlin
Kuminga, Suggs, Giddey Among Extension Candidates Seeking $30MM+ Annually
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