In the wake of the Lakers‘ decision to recind their Mark Williams trade with the Hornets, teams around the NBA are discussing whether the league should introduce new measures designed to reduce the likelihood of similar situations in the future, says ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter link). According to Marks, those clubs are wondering whether it should be solely at the discretion of … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Trade Disputes, S. Johnson, Two-Ways, More
Bucks GM: Middleton Trade Was ‘Hardest Transaction’ Of My Career
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