Hoops Rumors

After making an NBA Finals and being part of a 64-win season in Phoenix, new Knicks forward Mikal Bridges admitted it was a difficult adjustment to be on a Nets team that went just 44-65 during his season-and-a-half with the franchise. However, as Stefan Bondy of The New York Post writes, Bridges also viewed his Nets tenure as a useful learning experience. “Yeah, it was tough … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Bridges, Washington, Towns, Nets, Williams, Thomas

The Hornets have signed and subsequently waived guard Jaylen Sims, the team announced today in a press release. While terms of the deal weren’t specified, Sims almost certainly received an Exhibit 10 contract. Signing him to an Exhibit 10 deal and waiving him will ensure the Charlotte native is eligible for a bonus worth up to $77.5K. He can earn that bonus by reporting to the … [Read more...] about Hornets Sign, Waive Jaylen Sims

The three-team blockbuster deal that would send Karl-Anthony Towns to the Knicks and Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo to the Timberwolves is still on track but has not been completed, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN tweets. The expectation is that the deal, which also includes the Hornets, will become official early this week, Shelburne adds. Thus, the players in the deal won’t be … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Blockbuster Trade, Clingan, Avdija, SGA, Holmgren

Raptors wing Ja’Kobe Walter, the No. 19 pick in this year’s draft, has been diagnosed with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, the team announced in a press release on Friday. According to the Raptors, Walter – who sustained the injury during informal workouts this week – won’t be able to take part in on-court activities during training camp. An update on the rookie’s … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Walter, M. Williams, Lyles, McLaughlin, Watson