The Pelicans have signed free agent guard Jaden Springer, the team announced in a press release. The No. 28 pick in the 2021 draft, Springer played a limited role in Philadelphia across two-and-a-half seasons before being sent to Boston at the 2024 trade deadline. He spent roughly a full calendar year with the Celtics, then was rerouted to Houston in a salary-dump deal in … [Read more...] about Pelicans Sign Jaden Springer
Signed Second-Round Picks Now Count Against Cap
Between July 1 and July 30 of each NBA league year, a player signed using the second-round pick exception doesn’t count toward his team’s cap, but that changes as of July 31. Beginning on Thursday, each of the second-rounders signed using that exception will begin carrying 2025/26 cap hits. [RELATED: 2025 NBA Draft Pick Signings] The effect this will have on teams around the … [Read more...] about Signed Second-Round Picks Now Count Against Cap
Pelicans Signing Bryce McGowens Via Two-Way Deal
The Pelicans are signing free agent guard Bryce McGowens to a new two-way deal, his Priority Sports agents Kyle McAlarney and Mark Bartelstein tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). McGowens had spent split his three previous NBA seasons with the Hornets and Trail Blazers. The Nebraska alum enjoyed a bigger role with Charlotte from 2022-24. The swingman inked a two-way … [Read more...] about Pelicans Signing Bryce McGowens Via Two-Way Deal
And-Ones: Spagnolo, Storylines, Offseason Grades, Givony
Matteo Spagnolo, whose NBA rights are held by the Timberwolves, is expected to continue his EuroLeague career by signing a multi-year deal with Spain’s Baskonia, according to BasketNews’ Donatas Urbonas. Minnesota selected Spagnolo with the 50th overall pick of the 2022 draft. The point guard’s contract with Baskonia includes NBA exit clauses. He is coming off a second … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Spagnolo, Storylines, Offseason Grades, Givony
Summer League Wrap Up
The 2025 Summer League is over, giving fans and teams a first impression of most of the rookies, sophomores, and younger veterans of the league. With that in mind, Law Murray of the Athletic breaks down each rookie’s performance with an eye for what it could mean for the coming season. Cooper Flagg (Mavericks), Dylan Harper (Spurs), and VJ Edgecombe (Sixers) were arguably the … [Read more...] about Summer League Wrap Up