Clippers forward P.J. Tucker is exercising his player option for 2024/25, locking in his $11.54MM salary for next season, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Confirming the news, Shams Charania of The Athletic tweets that Tucker has formally picked up that option. Long viewed as a valuable role player on contending teams, Tucker found himself out of the … [Read more...] about Clippers’ P.J. Tucker Opts In For 2024/25
Lakers Signing East, Olivari To Exhibit 10 Contracts
The Lakers are planning to sign a pair of undrafted free agent guards to Exhibit 10 contracts. Per Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.com and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter links), Missouri combo guard Sean East II and Xavier’s Quincy Olivari are expected to join Los Angeles’ offseason roster. The 6’3″ East played for four college programs across his five NCAA seasons, but … [Read more...] about Lakers Signing East, Olivari To Exhibit 10 Contracts
Leonard, Haliburton, Embiid Expected To Be Ready For Team USA
Head coach Steve Kerr expects a fully healthy roster when Team USA begins training for the Olympics next week in Las Vegas, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. That means Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and Sixers center Joel Embiid, who were all sidelined with injuries late in the season or during the playoffs, are likely to … [Read more...] about Leonard, Haliburton, Embiid Expected To Be Ready For Team USA
And-Ones: France, Japan, FAs, Klutch, West, Wright
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, host nation France has announced that two players from its preliminary 19-man roster have been cut (Twitter link): former NBA guard Killian Hayes, who is currently an unrestricted free agent, and Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng. Neither Hayes nor Dieng have ever suited up for the senior national team, according to Eurohoops, but they did … [Read more...] about And-Ones: France, Japan, FAs, Klutch, West, Wright
Central Notes: Cavs, Gohlke, Bucks, Pistons, DeRozan
The Cavaliers hold the No. 20 pick in tonight’s draft and currently don’t have another selection. However, they’re actively looking to get involved in Thursday’s second round, according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor in a subscriber-only story. Sources tell Fedor that the Cavs have had numerous talks with each team holding a second-round pick to determine the cost of moving … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Cavs, Gohlke, Bucks, Pistons, DeRozan