J.B. Bickerstaff wasn’t emotional about his return to Cleveland Friday night, writes Tom Withers of The Associated Press. Bickerstaff served as head coach of the Cavaliers for more than four years before being fired following last season’s second-round playoff loss to the Celtics. He wasn’t out of work long, as the Pistons tabbed him to fill their head coaching vacancy in early … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Notes: Bickerstaff, Allen, Mobley, G League Draft
G League Notes: Knicks, Shamet, Ryan, Bronny, Knox, More
The Cleveland Charge, the Cavaliers‘ G League affiliate, announced on Friday (via Twitter) that they’ve traded the No. 2 pick in Saturday’s NBAGL draft to the Westchester Knicks in exchange for the No. 3 pick and the returning rights to two players (forwards Troy Baxter Jr. and Milhan Charles). As a result of the deal, the Knicks’ G League team now holds the top two picks in … [Read more...] about G League Notes: Knicks, Shamet, Ryan, Bronny, Knox, More
Rockets Notes: Green, Sengun, Thompson, Sheppard, Adams
The Rockets‘ decision to give contract extensions to Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun was made after two of their future targets in free agency came off the market this summer, Brian Windhorst of ESPN states in an article co-written with Tim Bontemps. When the Cavaliers‘ Donovan Mitchell and the Celtics‘ Derrick White both reached extensions with their teams, Houston’s front … [Read more...] about Rockets Notes: Green, Sengun, Thompson, Sheppard, Adams
Wolves’ Omoruyi, Lakers’ Goodwin Among Latest Players Waived
The Timberwolves have waived forward Eugene Omoruyi, the team announced today (via Twitter). Omoruyi had been in training camp with Minnesota on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. While it initially looked like there might be a path for Omoruyi to compete for a roster spot, that became a more uphill battle following the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, which added two extra players … [Read more...] about Wolves’ Omoruyi, Lakers’ Goodwin Among Latest Players Waived
Cavaliers Waive Pete Nance, Jules Bernard
The Cavaliers waived forward Pete Nance and guard Jules Bernard, according to a team press release. Cleveland also formally announced the previously reported Zhaire Smith and Jacob Gilyard cuts. Nance spent most of last season in the G League with the Cleveland Charge before signing a two-way contract with the team in February. He only played in eight NBA games with limited … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Waive Pete Nance, Jules Bernard