The Cavaliers are converting Craig Porter Jr.‘s two-way contract into a standard deal, Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports (via Twitter). Porter will receive a four-year contract. Porter has been one of the more pleasant surprises for the Cavs this season. The former Wichita State point guard went undrafted after playing three seasons with the Shockers. He agreed … [Read more...] about Cavs Agree To Four-Year Deal with Craig Porter Jr.
Luka Doncic, Donovan Mitchell Named Players Of The Week
Mavericks guard Luka Doncic and Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week, the league announced on Monday (via Twitter). Doncic won for the Western Conference, while Mitchell was the East’s winner. Doncic helped lead Dallas to a 4-0 week, averaging 31.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 1.8 steals on .513/.442/.686 shooting in 37.5 … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic, Donovan Mitchell Named Players Of The Week
Cavaliers Sign Zhaire Smith To 10-Day Contract
The Cavaliers have signed swingman Zhaire Smith to a 10-day contract, the team announced today in a press release. The 16th overall pick in the 2018 draft, Smith has been playing this season for the Cleveland Charge, the Cavs’ G League affiliate. In 32 regular season and Showcase Cup games with the Charge, the 24-year-old has averaged 12.8 points and 4.3 rebounds in 33.4 … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Sign Zhaire Smith To 10-Day Contract
Mitch Kupchak Moving Into Advisory Role With Hornets
Hornets president of basketball operations Mitch Kupchak will leave his post to become an organizational advisor to the franchise, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The search for a replacement will begin immediately, and new owners Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin are expected to hire someone before the end of the regular season, Wojnarowski adds. Sources tell ESPN that … [Read more...] about Mitch Kupchak Moving Into Advisory Role With Hornets
Eastern Rumors: Cavs, LaVine, Bulls, Celtics, Grimes
A source with knowledge of the Cavaliers‘ plans told Jason Lloyd of The Athletic on Monday night that the club is unlikely to be active at this week’s trade deadline. That wouldn’t be a bad thing, according to Lloyd, who notes that Cleveland’s front office could turn to the buyout market in search of a depth addition later this month. The Cavs, who have moved into possession of … [Read more...] about Eastern Rumors: Cavs, LaVine, Bulls, Celtics, Grimes