Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer examines rookie Tidjane Salaun‘s chances of earning a spot in the Hornets‘ rotation. … [Read more...] about Can Tidjane Salaun Earn Rotation Minutes As A Rookie?
Kuminga, Suggs, Giddey Among Extension Candidates Seeking $30MM+ Annually
The deadline for teams to sign players to rookie scale contract extensions falls on Monday and will force several clubs to make tough decisions. The Warriors have two players under consideration for rookie scale extensions: Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. As we relayed Friday evening, Moody appears more likely than Kuminga to receive an extension by Monday. Moody is in line … [Read more...] about Kuminga, Suggs, Giddey Among Extension Candidates Seeking $30MM+ Annually
Hornets’ Charlie Brown Jr. Among Latest NBA Cuts
The Hornets have waived Charlie Brown Jr., Harry Giles and Keyontae Johnson, the team confirmed in a press release. Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer was first to report the moves (Twitter link). Brown has appeared in 49 regular season games with Atlanta, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Philadelphia and New York over the course of his four NBA seasons. The 27-year-old was … [Read more...] about Hornets’ Charlie Brown Jr. Among Latest NBA Cuts
Southwest Notes: Doncic, Spurs, Kennard, Rockets, Ingram, Zion
Mavericks star Luka Doncic likely won’t play in the team’s preseason finale vs. Milwaukee on Thursday, head coach Jason Kidd told reporters today. However, Doncic went through a full practice on Wednesday and did “really, really well,” Kidd said, per Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal (Twitter link). Doncic was diagnosed with a left calf contusion during the early days of … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Doncic, Spurs, Kennard, Rockets, Ingram, Zion
Southeast Notes: KCP, Black, Gibson, Hornets, Wizards
The Magic haven’t been major players in free agency in recent years, having focused on building through the draft and re-signing their own players. However, they made a rare splurge over the summer, signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to a three-year, $66MM contract. Head coach Jamahl Mosley is pleased with the way Caldwell-Pope is fitting in with the team this fall, writes Jason … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: KCP, Black, Gibson, Hornets, Wizards