Nuggets Announce Danilo Gallinari Signs Extension

After restructuring his deal, the Denver Nuggets have signed forward Danilo Gallinari to a multi-year contract extension, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly announced today. Gallinari, 6-10, 225, appeared in 59 games (27 starts) for Denver last season, averaging 12.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 24.2 minutes per […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Timberwolves Sign Veteran Guard Andre Miller

The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed veteran guard Andre Miller. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Source: NBA.com/Timberwolves

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Wizards Extend Training Camp Invite to Dez Wells?

Dez Wells is back to working out after a dislocated right thumb ruined his Las Vegas summer league run with the Wizards, who have extended him a training camp invite, persons with knowledge of the situation told CSNwashington.com on Monday. Wells is unlikely to accept it, however, because the Wizards have the maximum 15 roster […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Becky Hammon Inducted Into Ring of Honor

Becky Hammon has had quite the summer. San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich entrusted  NBA Summer League head coaching duties on Hammon, making her the first female head coach in NBA Summer League history. Hammon guided the Spurs to the Summer League title in a win over the Phoenix Suns. Since then Hammon has […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Saunders: We’ll Improve Our Three-Point Shooting

Let’s set this straight. I love 3 pointers. We (Minnesota Timberwolves) have to shoot and will. Whoever said u didn’t like 3 s is wrong. We will improve. Source: Flip Saunders of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Raptors’ Coach: Caboclo is Still a Work in Progress

“He’s (Bruno Caboclo) always been able to shoot the ball from the corner,” says Raptors coach Dwane Casey. “But now he’s understanding how to get there more efficiently, get to his spot, relocate quicker and understand spacing. Defensively he’s still missing an assignment five out of 10 times; offensively he’s getting to the right place […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Joe Alexander Rejects Celtics Offer; Joins Italian Team

Joe Alexander (former Bucks lottery pick)- turned down summer deal with Boston Celtics – signed with Sassari, agent confirmed. Source: David Pick of Basketball Insiders on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Luol Deng: NBA Taking Big Steps Forward in Africa

While the team he (Miami HEAT Luol Deng) captained lost the game, which became competitive in the end, similar to the NBA All-Star Game, he viewed the experience as a victory. “The NBA has been taking steps forward [in Africa], and this is a huge step forward,” he said, with Heat assistant coach David Fizdale […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Pincus: Danny Granger Likely Odd Man Out in Detroit

The (Detroit) Pistons have 17 guaranteed contracts and an 18th (Thomas) – so clearly some have to go – starting likely with Granger @BBallInsiders Source: Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021