Free agent point guard Monte Morris intends to sign a contract with the Suns, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 had reported (via Twitter) earlier today that Morris appeared to be the club’s top option among free agent point guards. Phoenix is limited to minimum-salary offers as a second-apron team, and Morris’ … [Read more...] about Monte Morris To Sign With Suns
Kyle Anderson Headed To Warriors Via Sign-And-Trade
Free agent forward Kyle Anderson is headed to the Warriors via a sign-and-trade transaction with the Timberwolves, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports (Twitter link). He’ll be signing a three-year, $27MM contract. The third year is non-guaranteed, Anthony Slater of The Athletic tweets. The Timberwolves will receive a future second-round pick swap and cash in the sign-and-trade, … [Read more...] about Kyle Anderson Headed To Warriors Via Sign-And-Trade
Fischer’s Latest: Markkanen, Isaac, DeRozan, Lakers, D-Lo, Nets
The Jazz are “welcoming” inquiries on Lauri Markkanen, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who wonders if Utah’s offseason could play out like Brooklyn’s has. The Nets agreed to trade Mikal Bridges after efforts to pair him with an impact player came up short. Utah has also explored the trade market for a possible second star to complement Markkanen, talking to Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Markkanen, Isaac, DeRozan, Lakers, D-Lo, Nets
Northwest Notes: Topic, Jones, Mitchell, Nori, Nuggets
Newly-drafted Thunder rookie Nikola Topic has confirm that he will have surgery to repair a partially torn ACL, per Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman (Twitter link). This approach had been expected prior to the draft, but that didn’t stop Oklahoma City from selecting the 6’6″ point guard with its No. 12 selection late in the lottery. Last year with Mega MIS in ABA league play, … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Topic, Jones, Mitchell, Nori, Nuggets
Hawks, Bruno Fernando Agree To Push Back Guarantee Date
For a second straight year, the Hawks and Bruno Fernando have reached an agreement to push back his salary guarantee date, reports Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Twitter link). In 2023, Atlanta moved Fernando’s salary guarantee deadline from June 29 to July 10, then ultimately kept him on the roster, guaranteeing his full $2.58MM salary for ’23/24. The … [Read more...] about Hawks, Bruno Fernando Agree To Push Back Guarantee Date