The Nuggets ranked last in the NBA a year ago with 31.2 three-point attempts per game and lost one of their most reliable outside marksmen this offseason when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope departed for Orlando in free agency. While head coach Michael Malone has downplayed Denver’s need to fire away from beyond the arc, forward Michael Porter Jr. knows the team will be relying on him … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Porter, Edwards, Wolves, Jazz
Timberwolves Waive Keita Bates-Diop
The Timberwolves have set their 2024/25 regular season roster by waiving veteran forward Keita Bates-Diop, the team announced in a press release. A report over the weekend stated Minnesota was looking to move off Bates-Diop’s $2,654,644 salary, which is fully guaranteed, but clearly the Wolves were unable to find a suitable trade. Assuming he goes unclaimed, Minnesota will now … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Waive Keita Bates-Diop
Knicks Notes: Hart, Bridges, Towns, Payne
Josh Hart played an important role in the Knicks‘ playoff run, but now he’s trying to figure out how he fits into the team’s revamped lineup, writes Steve Popper of The New York Post. Offseason trades for Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns have raised the talent level, but it may take some time for all the pieces to come together. “There’s a couple days we have until Boston … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Hart, Bridges, Towns, Payne
Wizards, Bucks, Wolves Among Teams Exploring Roster-Trimming Trades
With teams finalizing rosters ahead of Monday’s cut-down deadline, there could be a flurry of activity from teams exploring avenues to keep players on crowded rosters. According to Spotrac’s Keith Smith (Twitter link), several luxury tax teams are exploring moving off salary in an effort to keep other players they like. While the Wizards aren’t a luxury tax team, they’re one of … [Read more...] about Wizards, Bucks, Wolves Among Teams Exploring Roster-Trimming Trades
Skylar Mays Waived By Timberwolves, Close To Signing With Fenerbahce
4:43pm: Mays has been waived by Minnesota, the team’s PR department announced (via Twitter). That paves the way for him to sign with Fenerbahce. 8:35am: Timberwolves guard Skylar Mays is close to reaching a deal to join the Turkish club Fenerbahce, according to reports from Eurohoops and Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews. Arale Weisberg of Walla Sport (Twitter link) first reported … [Read more...] about Skylar Mays Waived By Timberwolves, Close To Signing With Fenerbahce