Новости за 08.08.2021

The Atlanta Hawks today announced the team has acquired guard Delon Wright as part of a three-team transaction with the Boston Celtics and Sacramento Kings. Kris Dunn, Bruno Fernando and a 2023 second round pick go to Boston, while Sacramento receives Tristan Thompson. The second-round pick being conveyed is Portland’s own second-round pick that Atlanta … Continue reading "Three-team NBA trade sends Tristan Thompson to Kings"

The Philadelphia 76ers yesterday re-signed Danny Green. Per multiple reports, the contract is for two years, $20 million. “Bringing Danny back was a top priority for our organization this offseason,” Morey said. “He has proven to be an important leader on and off the floor, and he knows what it takes to win an NBA … Continue reading "Sixers re-sign Danny Green"

The LA Clippers have signed free agent Justise Winslow, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank. Winslow, 25, has appeared in 267 career games with averages of 8.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists over six seasons with the Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies. The 6-foot-6 forward played in 22 games … Continue reading "LA Clippers sign Justise Winslow"

The Memphis Grizzlies have acquired center Steven Adams, guard Eric Bledsoe, the draft rights to wing Ziaire Williams (the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft) and a protected 2022 first round draft pick (via Los Angeles Lakers) from the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a three-team trade also involving the Charlotte Hornets. … Continue reading "Three-team NBA trade sends Steven Adams and Eric Bledsoe to Grizzlies, Jonas Valanciunas to Pelicans"

The Denver Nuggets a few days ago signed rookie guard Bones Hyland to a multi-year contract, President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly announced. Hyland was selected by Denver with the 26th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Hyland, 6-3, 173, played two seasons and appeared in 55 games (33 starts) for Virginia Commonwealth University, … Continue reading "Denver Nuggets sign rookie Bones Hyland"

The Atlanta Hawks a few days ago signed rookie draft picks Jalen Johnson and Sharife Cooper. Cooper’s contract is a two-way contract. Johnson, the Hawks’ first round pick (20th overall) in the 2021 NBA Draft, appeared in 13 games last season (eight starts) during his freshman season at Duke, averaging 11.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and … Continue reading "Atlanta Hawks sign rookies Jalen Johnson and Sharife Cooper"

The MGM Resorts NBA Summer League game scheduled for today at 8 p.m. ET between the Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers has been postponed in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols. Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Wizards, the team does not have enough available players to proceed with tonight’s game against … Continue reading "Wizards vs. Pacers August 8 summer league game postponed"

The Miami Heat yesterday signed forward P.J. Tucker. “P.J. Tucker is the perfect addition to this team,” said HEAT President Pat Riley. “He brings both shooting and most importantly, the ability to defend a lot of perimeter players. We love his versatility in order to put a defensive team on the court, where all five … Continue reading "Miami Heat sign P.J. Tucker"

The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard Cam Thomas, the 27th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft, to a multi-year contract. Thomas (6’4”, 210) spent one year at LSU, where he appeared in and started 29 games, recording averages of 23.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 34.0 minutes per … Continue reading "Brooklyn Nets sign rookie guard Cam Thomas"

The Washington Wizards announced yesterday that they have acquired guard Spencer Dinwiddie from the Brooklyn Nets; guard Aaron Holiday, the rights to forward Isaiah Todd and cash considerations from the Indiana Pacers; and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma and Montrezl Harrell from the Los Angeles Lakers in a five-team trade. Washington sent guard Russell Westbrook and … Continue reading "Five-team NBA trade sends Russell Westbrook to Lakers, Spencer Dinwiddie and Kyle Kuzma to Wizards"

The Utah Jazz announced yesterday that the team has signed forward Rudy Gay and center Hassan Whiteside. Gay (6-8, 240, Connecticut) saw action in 63 games (one start) in 2020-21 with the San Antonio Spurs, owning averages of 11.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.6 minutes per contest. “Rudy brings a valuable veteran … Continue reading "Utah Jazz sign Rudy Gay and Hassan Whiteside"

The Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have acquired guard Goran Dragic and forward Precious Achiuwa from the Miami Heat as part of a sign-and-trade for six-time All-Star guard Kyle Lowry. “Kyle Lowry is a great leader and an exceptional defender,” said HEAT President Pat Riley. “As a point guard, he will bring important skills to … Continue reading "Toronto Raptors sign-and-trade Kyle Lowry to Miami Heat"

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed center Jarrett Allen to a multi-year contract, Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman announced yesterday from Cleveland Clinic Courts. “We spent the last few years maintaining our financial and roster flexibility to put ourselves in a position to acquire and now re-sign a player of Jarrett’s caliber,” said Altman. “Since his … Continue reading "Cleveland Cavaliers sign Jarrett Allen to big contract"

The Atlanta Hawks yesterday announced the team has signed guard Trae Young to a contract extension, which begins with the 2022-23 season. “This is a great day for the Hawks franchise and the city of Atlanta. Trae is a special player and person who from Day One, embraced being a leader on the court and … Continue reading "Atlanta Hawks sign Trae Young to contract extension"

The Atlanta Hawks yesterday announced the team has re-signed forward John Collins to a long-term contract. “We have a great appreciation for John and all he provides for our team; he is an incredible team player who brings the type of positive energy and passion that is contagious and impacts winning. John is beloved by … Continue reading "Atlanta Hawks re-sign John Collins"

The Los Angeles Lakers yesterday signed guard Kendrick Nunn. Nunn appeared in 56 games (44 starts) for Miami last season, averaging 14.6 points (.381 3P%), 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 29.5 minutes. He played in four playoff games (two starts) last season, where he averaged 10.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 23.3 … Continue reading "Lakers sign Kendrick Nunn"

The Charlotte Hornets have signed second-round draft pick JT Thor. Thor was originally acquired from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for the draft rights of Balsa Koprivica and center Mason Plumlee. Thor, the 37th pick out of Auburn in the 2021 NBA Draft, averaged 9.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in minutes per game, … Continue reading "Hornets sign rookie JT Thor"

Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced yesterday that the team has signed forward Georges Niang. “Georges is a talented player who can stretch the floor and he immediately bolsters our frontcourt depth,” Morey said. “He has shot over 40-percent from three for his career and has steadily improved his overall game each … Continue reading "Sixers sign forward Georges Niang"

The Los Angeles Lakers yesterday signed center Dwight Howard. Entering his 18th NBA season, Howard owns career averages of 16.2 points, 12.1 rebounds and 1.9 blocks through 1,182 games (1,051 starts) with Orlando, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, Washington, Philadelphia and the Lakers. He currently ranks eighth in all-time field goal percentage, converting 58.6 percent of his … Continue reading "Lakers sign Dwight Howard"

The Miami Heat yesterday re-signed guard Gabe Vincent. “Gabe has proven to us that he is more than just a point guard,” said HEAT President Pat Riley. “He’s a two-way guard that can run the offense, make threes and pretty much defend any guard in this league. It’s good to have him as part of … Continue reading "Miami Heat re-sign Gabe Vincent"

The Los Angeles Lakers yesterday signed forward Carmelo Anthony. Entering his 19th NBA season, Anthony owns career averages of 23.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steal through 1,191 games (1,117 starts) with Denver, New York, Oklahoma City, Houston and Portland. He currently ranks 10th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 27,370 career … Continue reading "Lakers sign Carmelo Anthony"

The Brooklyn Nets have signed center Day’Ron Sharpe, the 29th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft, to a multi-year contract. Sharpe (6’11”, 265) spent one year at the University of North Carolina, appearing in 29 games (four starts), while averaging 9.5 points on 51.9 percent shooting from the field, 7.6 … Continue reading "Nets sign rookie Day’Ron Sharpe"

The Charlotte Hornets have waived forward Caleb Martin. In his second season with the Hornets, Martin averaged 5.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 15.4 minutes per game, appearing in 53 games. Over his two seasons with Charlotte from 2019-21, Martin posted averages of 5.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 16.0 minutes … Continue reading "Charlotte Hornets waive Caleb Martin"

The Washington Wizards have re-signed free agent guard Raul Neto. Neto averaged a career-high 8.7 points, to go along with a career-high 2.4 rebounds, 2.3 assists and a career-high 1.1 steals per game while shooting .468 from the field in 64 games (22 starts) during the 2020-21 season. As a starter last season, he averaged … Continue reading "Washington Wizards re-sign Raul Neto"

The Charlotte Hornets have signed free agent guard Ish Smith. A former Wake Forest product, Smith joins the Hornets after he averaged 6.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 21.0 minutes per game in 44 appearances with the Washington Wizards during the 2020-21 season. In his two seasons with the Wizards, Smith averaged 9.2 … Continue reading "Charlotte Hornets sign Ish Smith"