The Cavaliers are re-signing restricted free agent Isaac Okoro to a three-year, $38MM contract, agents Michael Tellem, Jeff Schwartz and Marcus Monk tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Okoro, 23, came in at No. 20 on our list of 2024’s top 50 free agents, making him the top remaining player who had yet to sign a new deal. It took more than two months, but the NBA’s lone restricted … [Read more...] about Cavaliers, Isaac Okoro Agree To Three-Year Contract
Southeast Notes: Hawks, Hornets, Friedman, Wade
After two years in Atlanta, Dejounte Murray was traded to New Orleans in July, leaving an open backcourt spot in the Hawks‘ projected starting lineup next to star point guard Trae Young. Who will fill that opening? Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required) considers the options, suggesting that as many as five players could be in the mix for … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hawks, Hornets, Friedman, Wade
Hornets Sign Marcus Garrett, Joel Soriano, Caleb McConnell
8:23am: The Hornets have officially announced the signings and confirmed that all three players, plus Johnson, are on Exhibit 10 contracts, as expected. 8:13am: The Hornets are signing free agents Marcus Garrett, Joel Soriano, and Caleb McConnell to training camp contracts, league sources tell Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (Twitter link). Garrett, a 6’5″ guard who went … [Read more...] about Hornets Sign Marcus Garrett, Joel Soriano, Caleb McConnell
Hornets’ Vasilije Micic Dismisses Trade Rumors
Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic confirmed that he will remain with the Hornets and dismissed offseason trade speculation, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. Speaking to the media after a mural dedication ceremony in Belgrade, Micic said he is looking forward to the start of training camp with the team. “I am staying in Charlotte. That is official,” he said. “All … [Read more...] about Hornets’ Vasilije Micic Dismisses Trade Rumors
2024/25 NBA Over/Unders: Southeast Division
With the 2024/25 NBA regular season set to tip off next month, we’re getting serious about predictions for the upcoming campaign and continuing an annual Hoops Rumors tradition. With the help of the lines from a series of sports betting sites – including Bovada and BetOnline – we’re running through the predicted win totals for each of the NBA’s 30 teams, by division. In a … [Read more...] about 2024/25 NBA Over/Unders: Southeast Division