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Look for Mavs’ two-year deal with D-Will — in the $10M-to-$12M range total — to be completed as soon as Tuesday Source: Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed forward Josh Huestis to a contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are excited to add Josh to our roster as he allows us to continue to increase our depth through […]
Dirk Nowitzki, a 13-time All-Star and the face of the Dallas Mavericks’ franchise, would be willing to come off the bench if it’s in the team’s best interests next season. One potential scenario would be Nowitzki transitioning to a sixth man role if the Mavs are successful in what sources say is their planned pursuit […]
Byron Scott said he expects Kobe (Bryant) to start in both games of an upcoming back-to-back set: “He really wants to try to play every single game.” Byron said Kobe recently told him, “Coach, again, this might be my last year, so, if possible, I would like to try to play every game.” Source: Baxter […]
Sacramento Kings forward Carl Landry underwent successful surgery this morning to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, the team announced today. Landry will begin rehabilitation immediately and is expected to be out approximately four to five months. Source: NBA.com/Kings
With Malik Newman’s commitment to Mississippi State, the SEC now features three of the top four projected picks in the 2016 NBA Draft next season according to DraftExpress.com. Kentucky’s Skal Labissiere is projected as the No. 1 pick, with LSU’s Ben Simmons at No. 3 and Newman at No. 4. “Newman will be rated as the top […]
ESPN sources say Jameer Nelson has landed three-year, $13.5M from Denver, while Jokic (2014 second-rounder) gets four-year deal worth $5.5M Source: Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
“I’m going into my prime; I think I’m ready,” (Chandler) Parsons said at his exit interview, dressed in simple Mavericks workout gear. “This year was more of a year to get comfortable and get my feet wet. I had some big games. Next year I hope for a much bigger role. I want the ball […]
The Knicks invited undrafted Harvard swingman Wesley Saunders to training camp, but The Post has learned Saunders will get no more than a $75,000 guarantee. It also has been reported Virginia power forward Darion Atkins has been invited to camp. Neither likely will make the 15-man roster, but could agree to hang with the D-League […]
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) today that confirmed he has a strained left hamstring that he sustained during the second quarter of last night’s 125-101 victory at Washington, the team announced today. Durant will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days at which time a further update will be provided. Source: […]