The Bucks waived forward Philip Alston on Wednesday, according to the NBA’s transaction log. Alston had been signed to an Exhibit 10 deal. The 6’6″ forward went undrafted this year after two seasons at Loyola Chicago. In his junior and senior seasons, he averaged 13.6 points and 4.6 rebounds while shooting 45.1% from the field. If he reports to the Bucks’ G League affiliate … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Alston, Hornets’ Battle Among Wednesday Cuts
Hornets’ Soriano, Pelicans’ Robinson, Two Cavs Among Tuesday’s Cuts
The Hornets have waived Joel Soriano, according to the NBA.com official transaction log. Soriano was on an Exhibit 10 contract, which he signed earlier this month. A 6’10” center, Soriano went undrafted in June after finishing his college career at St. John’s. The big man averaged a double-double (14.5 points, 10.7 rebounds) in 66 games during his final two college seasons … [Read more...] about Hornets’ Soriano, Pelicans’ Robinson, Two Cavs Among Tuesday’s Cuts
Pre-Camp Roster Snapshot: Southeast Division
Hoops Rumors is in the process of taking a closer look at each NBA team’s current roster situation, evaluating which clubs still have some moves to make and which ones seem most prepared for training camp to begin. This series is meant to provide a snapshot of each team’s roster at this time, so these articles won’t be updated in the coming weeks as more signings, trades, … [Read more...] about Pre-Camp Roster Snapshot: Southeast Division
And-Ones: Sports Betting, NBA Offseason, Injury Returns
While the NBA is in favor of federal regulations for sports betting, the league doesn’t unequivocally support the bill introduced last week in Congress, which is considered to have both positives and negatives, per David Purdum of ESPN. The Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet Act, also known as the “SAFE Bet Act,” would prohibit sportsbook advertising from 8:00 … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Sports Betting, NBA Offseason, Injury Returns
Harry Giles To Sign One-Year Deal With Hornets
The Hornets have agreed to sign Harry Giles to a one-year contract, agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports tells Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). Giles will be given an opportunity to compete for a roster spot in training camp, Charania adds. Giles was once considered one of the top prospects in the country, but his career has been plagued by knee injuries. He won a … [Read more...] about Harry Giles To Sign One-Year Deal With Hornets