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Trading newly re-signed big man Thomas Bryant isn’t an option for the Heat at present, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (subscriber-only link). The 27-year-old big man doesn’t become trade-eligible until December 15, when most players signed to new contracts this offseason can be dealt. Bryant inked a one-year, $2.1MM veteran’s minimum deal to return to … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Bryant, Wizards, Williams, Bridges

Among the things that were accurate and not hyperbole? Bridges did draw interest from the LA Clippers, who needed to make some moves — particularly after Paul George bolted to Philadelphia — since they’re opening up their new arena this season. They were a real option. “Yeah, the Clippers are a great organization,” Bridges said. “They wanted me, the (Cleveland) Cavaliers wanted … [Read more...] about Miles Bridges: Clippers, Cavs wanted me

Among the things that were accurate and not hyperbole? Bridges did draw interest from the LA Clippers, who needed to make some moves — particularly after Paul George bolted to Philadelphia — since they’re opening up their new arena this season. They were a real option. “Yeah, the Clippers are a great organization,” Bridges said. “They wanted me, the (Cleveland) Cavaliers wanted … [Read more...] about Miles Bridges: Clippers, Cavs wanted me

LaMelo Ball and Jalen Johnson are two players Tyree believes are poised to be fantasy studs this season. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball: Ameer Tyree’s Studs and Duds

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