The Raptors dipped into their mid-level exception to give A.J. Lawson and Colin Castleton rest-of-season salaries of $100K apiece when they signed standard multiyear contracts during the final week of the regular season, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. Had Toronto simply signed the duo to minimum-salary deals, Lawson would’ve received about $24K at the end of this season, while … [Read more...] about Contract Details: Lawson, Castleton, Williams, Davis, Davison, Payton
Dumars Won’t Reveal His Plans For Zion Williamson
New Pelicans president of basketball operations Joe Dumars wouldn’t tip his hand regarding his plans for Zion Williamson. In his introductory press conference, Dumars said he’s had multiple discussions with the team’s oft-injured franchise player but didn’t reveal any details, according to the Associated Press. “At the league office, I’ve had to talk to Zion a few times,” said … [Read more...] about Dumars Won’t Reveal His Plans For Zion Williamson
Latest From Stein, Fischer: Kuminga, Suns Coaching Search, Jones, Dumars, Williamson, Nowitzki
Jonathan Kuminga‘s role in the playoffs will be closely watched around the league as he heads into restricted free agency, Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line report. Kuminga never entered the game in Golden State’s play-in victory over Memphis. It’s expected that Kuminga will have at least a limited role in the first-round series against the Rockets as the … [Read more...] about Latest From Stein, Fischer: Kuminga, Suns Coaching Search, Jones, Dumars, Williamson, Nowitzki
Southwest Notes: Thompson, Harrison, Dumars, Udoka
The Mavericks‘ play-in game victory in Sacramento had special meaning to Klay Thompson. He scored 23 points against the Kings, making five three-pointers along the way. Thompson missed all 10 of his field goal attempts last season against Sacramento in the play-in tournament, which wound up being his last game in a Warriors uniform. “I wasn’t going to define myself off one bad … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Thompson, Harrison, Dumars, Udoka
Scotto’s Latest: Green, Pelicans, Borrego, Suns, Adelman, Sixers
Former Pelicans head of basketball operations David Griffin wanted to fire head coach Willie Green earlier in the season, but was denied by ownership, which has maintained its support for Green, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. A former assistant in Phoenix, Green has been mentioned as a possible target for the Suns as they seek a new head coach of their own. But now that … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Green, Pelicans, Borrego, Suns, Adelman, Sixers