As our roster count page shows, the Timberwolves are the only one of the NBA’s 30 teams whose roster is not ready for the regular season after a busy day of transactions. Minnesota is still carrying 16 players on standard contracts, whereas the other 29 clubs have 15 or fewer players on standard deals. The Wolves don’t need to finalize their opening night roster until Monday … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Bates-Diop, Banton, Clingan, Murray, Westbrook
Extension Rumors: Durant, Kuminga, Moody, Sengun, Green, Gordon
Suns forward Kevin Durant won’t sign a contract extension before the regular season begins, Shams Charania said during an appearance on Friday’s episode of NBA Today on ESPN (YouTube link). As we outlined on Thursday, Durant – who has two years left on his current maximum-salary deal – is eligible until October 21 to sign a one-year extension worth up to $59.5MM. If he doesn’t … [Read more...] about Extension Rumors: Durant, Kuminga, Moody, Sengun, Green, Gordon
Nuggets Notes: Malone, Shooting Guards, Nnaji
The Nuggets now sit at 0-4 in the preseason, and head coach Michael Malone recently questioned the conditioning of his team, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post writes. “I don’t think we’re in great condition right now, and that’s one thing we talked about as coaches during the game,” Malone said after Sunday’s loss to the Suns. “Looked like some guys are just winded and a … [Read more...] about Nuggets Notes: Malone, Shooting Guards, Nnaji
Spurs’ McDaniels Among Wednesday’s Cuts
The Spurs waived forward Jalen McDaniels on Wednesday, according to the NBA’s transactions log. San Antonio acquired McDaniels earlier this week from the Kings in a salary dump. The deal sent McDaniels, cash, and the Kings’ unprotected 2031 second-round pick to San Antonio in exchange for the Bulls’ top-55 protected 2025 second-round pick. If it lands in the top 55, which is … [Read more...] about Spurs’ McDaniels Among Wednesday’s Cuts
And-Ones: Neto, Rookie Scale Extensions, 15th Men, More
Veteran point guard Raul Neto has signed with Pinheiros Basquete in his home country of Brazil, the team announced in a press release. Neto, the 47th overall pick in the 2013 draft, made his NBA debut in 2015 and spent eight seasons in the league, appearing in 435 regular season games with four teams. He signed with the Turkish club Fenerbahce during the 2023 offseason, then … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Neto, Rookie Scale Extensions, 15th Men, More