3:34pm: Pokusevski and McGowens have officially been waived, according to a release from the Hornets. 2:40pm: The Hornets will create some additional salary cap flexibility by waiving two more players on non-guaranteed contracts. The team is cutting forward Aleksej Pokusevski, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link), as well as wing Bryce McGowens, per Rod … [Read more...] about Hornets Cut Aleksej Pokusevski, Bryce McGowens
Spurs Trade Graham, Second-Round Pick To Hornets; Graham Waived
3:35pm: After officially waiving three players to create additional cap room, the Hornets have completed their trade for Graham and New Orleans’ 2025 second-round pick, per a team release. They sent out cash to San Antonio and immediately waived Graham, as expected. 2:26pm: The Hornets will receive New Orleans’ 2025 second-round pick in the deal, while the Spurs receive cash, … [Read more...] about Spurs Trade Graham, Second-Round Pick To Hornets; Graham Waived
Southeast Notes: KCP, Fultz, Okeke, Ware, Highsmith, McGowens, Wizards
The Magic‘s promising future played an important role in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope‘s decision to join the team in free agency, tweets Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. Caldwell-Pope won titles with the Nuggets in 2023 and the Lakers in 2020, and he likes his chances to pick up a third ring in Orlando. “I’m always chasing the championship,” Caldwell-Pope said. “… Seeing their … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: KCP, Fultz, Okeke, Ware, Highsmith, McGowens, Wizards
KJ Simpson Signs Two-Way Deal With Hornets
5:25pm: The signing is official, according to a team press release. 4:01pm: Former Colorado point guard KJ Simpson is signings a two-way deal with the Hornets, sources inform Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Charlotte selected Simpson with the No. 42 overall pick in last month’s draft. A two-time All-Pac-12 honoree during his three-season stint with the Buffaloes, … [Read more...] about KJ Simpson Signs Two-Way Deal With Hornets
Klay Thompson Sign-And-Trade Completed As Six-Team Deal
The Mavericks announced on Saturday that they’ve acquired longtime Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson via sign-and-trade in the first six-team deal in NBA history (Twitter link). “We’re thrilled to have Klay join us in Dallas,” Mavericks president of basketball operations Nico Harrison said in a statement. “As one of the league’s greatest shooters who competes on both ends, we … [Read more...] about Klay Thompson Sign-And-Trade Completed As Six-Team Deal