The Hornets have waived Joel Soriano, according to the NBA.com official transaction log. Soriano was on an Exhibit 10 contract, which he signed earlier this month. A 6’10” center, Soriano went undrafted in June after finishing his college career at St. John’s. The big man averaged a double-double (14.5 points, 10.7 rebounds) in 66 games during his final two college seasons … [Read more...] about Hornets’ Soriano, Pelicans’ Robinson, Two Cavs Among Tuesday’s Cuts
Southeast Notes: Bryant, Wizards, Williams, Bridges
Trading newly re-signed big man Thomas Bryant isn’t an option for the Heat at present, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (subscriber-only link). The 27-year-old big man doesn’t become trade-eligible until December 15, when most players signed to new contracts this offseason can be dealt. Bryant inked a one-year, $2.1MM veteran’s minimum deal to return to … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Bryant, Wizards, Williams, Bridges
And-Ones: WBD Lawsuit, Top Storylines, G League Trade, More
The legal battle between the NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery took another step forward in recent days. Responding to the NBA’s motion to dismiss their lawsuit, TBS and WBD filed a 33-page memorandum last Friday attempting to convince New York Judge Joel M. Cohen to deny that motion, per Michael McCann of Sportico. The parent company of TNT Sports, filed a lawsuit against the NBA … [Read more...] about And-Ones: WBD Lawsuit, Top Storylines, G League Trade, More
Derrick Rose Announces Retirement
Former NBA Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose has announced his retirement as a basketball player. Rose confirmed the decision in a post on Instagram and, according to Malika Andrews and Tim MacMahon of ESPN, by taking out full-page ads in local newspapers of the six NBA cities he played in: Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Detroit and Memphis. “Knowing that I gave my … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose Announces Retirement
Cavaliers Sign Jacob Gilyard, Zhaire Smith
SEPTEMBER 25: Gilyard and Smith have each officially signed with the Cavs, per RealGM’s transaction log. Having cut Tomlin and Osabuohien on Tuesday, Cleveland is back up to 20 players under contract, with only Nance’s deal still to complete. SEPTEMBER 24: Free agent guards Jacob Gilyard and Zhaire Smith are signing Exhibit 10 contracts with the Cavaliers, reports Chris Fedor … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Sign Jacob Gilyard, Zhaire Smith