Speaking to reporters on Monday for the first time since last week’s trade deadline, Bucks general manager Jon Horst said the decision to trade Khris Middleton to the Wizards was the “hardest transaction” he has made during his career as a front office executive, according to Jamal Collier of ESPN. Middleton, who had been with the Bucks since being acquired from Detroit during … [Read more...] about Bucks GM: Middleton Trade Was ‘Hardest Transaction’ Of My Career
NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
A number of free agent signings have been finalized in the days since last Thursday’s trade deadline, but there are still many teams around the NBA with one or more open spots on their respective rosters. For clubs with just a single standard or two-way opening, there’s not necessarily any urgency to fill those spots, especially ahead of the All-Star break. But the clock is … [Read more...] about NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
Central Notes: Beasley, Pacers Deadline, Kuzma, Sims, Porter Jr.
Malik Beasley could have been cashed in for future assets at the trade deadline. The veteran wing, who is on a one-year, $6MM bargain deal, has been highly productive for the surprising Pistons, including a 36-point, career-high explosion against Philadelphia on Friday. However, Beasley specifically asked not to dealt and GM Trajan Langdon obliged, Omari Sankofa II of the … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Beasley, Pacers Deadline, Kuzma, Sims, Porter Jr.
Wizards Sign Jaylen Martin To Two-Way Deal
4:03 pm: Martin has officially signed his two-way contract with the Wizards, the team announced in a press release. 10:42 am: The Wizards are signing guard Jaylen Martin to a two-way contract, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto (Twitter link). Martin, 21, has split this season between the Long Island Nets and Delaware Blue Coats. In 22 total G League games, he’s averaging … [Read more...] about Wizards Sign Jaylen Martin To Two-Way Deal
Alex Len Waived By Wizards, Will Sign With Pacers
9:31pm: Len has been placed on waivers, the Wizards announced (via Twitter). 1:12pm: After acquiring him earlier this week, the Wizards will cut center Alex Len, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, Len intends to sign with the Pacers after he clears waivers. The fifth overall pick in the 2013 draft, Len never became the sort of impact player … [Read more...] about Alex Len Waived By Wizards, Will Sign With Pacers