Hoops Rumors

Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels‘ five-year, $131MM+ extension features an ascending structure, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter link). McDaniels will make $22,586,207 in 2024/25, when the extension begins, and his salary will rise to $29,813,790 by ’27/28, the final season of the deal. McDaniels’ extension also features a total of $5MM in bonuses that are currently … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: McDaniels, Simons, Henderson, Jazz

As we explain in a glossary entry, Exhibit 9 contracts are generally handed out by NBA teams to players who will only be with the team during training camp and/or the preseason. The Exhibit 9 clause protects the team in case the player suffers an injury before the season begins. In that scenario, the club wouldn’t have to pay him his full salary until he gets healthy enough to … [Read more...] about Three Players On Exhibit 9 Contracts Make Opening Night Rosters

Teams around the NBA are paying close attention to how James Harden‘s stalemate with the Sixers gets resolved, since failing to extract a fair return for the former MVP could adversely affect the franchise’s relationship with its other former MVP, Joel Embiid. As Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer details (subscription required), the division-rival Knicks are one team … [Read more...] about Sixers Rumors: Embiid, Knicks, Harden, Morey, Smart

12:04pm: As expected, Bowen and Cooke have been waived, the Timberwolves announced (via Twitter). 10:22am: The Timberwolves have added a pair of players to their preseason roster, announcing in a press release that forward Brian Bowen II and guard Javonte Cooke have signed with the team. The Wolves didn’t specify the terms of the deals, but in all likelihood, they’re Exhibit … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Sign, Waive Brian Bowen II, Javonte Cooke