Simmons Confirms Spurs’ Deal Guaranteed First Year

Jonathan Simmons, a 25-year-old former University of Houston guard who has spent the entirety of his pro career in the minor leagues, has agreed to a two-year, minimum contract that will bring him to training camp with the Spurs in the fall. Simmons confirmed the first year of his deal is fully guaranteed. Source: Jeff […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers, Undrafted Robert Upshaw Agree to Two-Year Deal?

Undrafted free agent center Robert Upshaw and the Los Angeles Lakers reached an agreement on a two-year deal, league sources informed Northeast Ohio Media Group. The seven-footer would have been a lottery pick had he not been kicked off of two collegiate programs (Fresno State and Washington) for disciplinary reasons. His skill-set has never been […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
DeAndre Jordan Apologizes to Cuban, Mavs on Twitter

I want to publicly apologize to one of the best owners in the world @MCuban, the @DallasMavs and their fans. I am humbled by @DallasMavs & @MCuban kindness and understanding. I am sorry to have a change of heart. Source: DeAndre Jordan on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks Announce Lance Thomas Re-Signed

New York Knickerbockers President Phil Jackson announced today that the team has re-signed forward Lance Thomas to a contract. Terms were not disclosed. Thomas, 6-8, 225-pounds, was acquired this past season as part of a three-way deal with Cleveland and Oklahoma City on Jan. 5, 2015 and signed his first 10-day contract with New York […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Stoudemire Signs One-Year Deal with HEAT

Amar’e Stoudemire reaches deal with Heat, the team announced. I’ve been told it’s a one-year contract worth $1.5M…. Stoudemire wants to win, play with All-Stars and on the same team with Goran Dragic, who he loves from their days together in Phoenix. Source: Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY Sports

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Report: Williams Expected to Sign with Mavericks

ESPN sources say Deron Williams is expected to sign a two-year deal with Dallas in the $10 million range once he hits the open market Source: Marc Stein of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Nets, Williams Agree to Buyout

The Nets and Deron Williams have reached a buyout agreement, per source. The agreement will clear the way, once Williams goes thru waivers, for him to sign with his hometown Mavericks, who need a starting PG. Source: David Aldridge of NBA.com Hearing that Deron Williams’ buyout is going to be $27.5 million spread out over […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Williams Seeking Release From Nets to Join Mavs?

ESPN sources say Deron Williams seeking release from Brooklyn Nets so he can sign with his hometown Dallas Mavericks Source: Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Mavs Acquire Zaza Pachuila in Trade With Bucks

The Dallas Mavericks have acquired veteran center Zaza Pachulia from the Milwaukee Bucks. Mavericks agreed to take Pachulia and send a future second-round draft pick to the Bucks in the wake of DeAndre Jordan’s decision to walk away from the verbal commitment he gave Dallas last week. Source: Marc Stein of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021