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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 7h

Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang:
Niang (left foot, fourth metatarsal stress reaction) is progressing through rehab and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks, team says.

Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 15d

Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang suffered a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot during offseason training and conditioning. Niang will be re-evaluated in two weeks, team says.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 11h

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament of the left thumb. Murray will undergo surgery and be re-evaluated in approximately 4-6 weeks, team says.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 2d

The Philadelphia 76ers will name JP Clark as head coach of their G League affiliate, Delaware Blue Coats, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Clark was recently an assistant coach for the Blue Coats. Prior, Clark was a Clippers assistant coach and Celtics assistant for player development.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 2d

The Sacramento Kings and Mitch Mascari have agreed to a deal, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The two-time D-II national champion made 42.4% of nearly 600 career 3-point attempts over his college career at Northwest Missouri State and Drake.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 3d

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joe Ingles suffered a left groin strain. Ingles will be re-evaluated in one week, team says.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 3d

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks due to sciatica on his right side, team says.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 3d

The New York Knicks added Mark Tyndale as an assistant coach for player development, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Tyndale was previously an assistant coach with the Blazers under Chauncey Billups. Prior, Tyndale was a player development coach with the Raptors under Nick Nurse.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 3d

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (left hamstring) will be out for at least a month, according to coach Rick Carlisle, who spoke to reporters at practice shortly ago.

Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 3d

The Indiana Pacers have signed guard Cam Payne to a training camp contract and waived guard Delon Wright.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 3d

The Indiana Pacers have signed guard Cam Payne to a training camp contract and waived guard Delon Wright.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 4d

The Chicago Bulls and Kevin Knox have agreed to a deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Knox has averaged 7.3 points in seven NBA seasons combined with the Knicks, Hawks, Pistons, Trail Blazers, and Warriors.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 6d

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topić had a testicular procedure today. He will be re-evaluated in approximately four to six weeks.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 6d

Update: Al Horford has a 15 percent trade kicker included in his two-year, $12 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Horford also has a player option, as previously reported.

Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 12d

Update: Al Horford has a second-year player option in his two-year, $12 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Horford is expected to start at center and is eager to compete for another championship. Deal negotiated by agent Jason Glushon.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 11d

Just In: Restricted free agent Quentin Grimes will sign his 1-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer from the 76ers, The Familie partner David Bauman told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Both sides were unable to reach a new deal. Grimes has a no-trade clause and will be unrestricted free agent in 2026

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 11d

Update: De’Anthony Melton will have a second-year player option in his two-year, $6.5 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Melton averaged 10.3 points in six games for the Warriors last season before he suffered a partially torn left ACL.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 11d

The New York Knicks and Donovan Williams have agreed to a deal, agent Billy Davis told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Williams averaged 17.8 points (38.2% 3PT) and 4.7 rebounds for the Westchester Knicks last season. He previously played in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2022-23 season.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 12d

Update: Al Horford has a second-year player option in his two-year, $12 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Horford is expected to start at center and is eager to compete for another championship. Deal negotiated by agent Jason Glushon.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 13d

Sources: Golden State Warriors signed Will Richard to a four-year, $8.69M deal via second-round pick exception. It’s fully guaranteed the first two seasons and non-guaranteed the last two seasons (team option for 2028-29).

Gary Payton II signed a one-year, $3.3M guaranteed deal.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 13d

The Sacramento Kings hired several former New York Knicks staffers, including Fred Cofield (Director of Pro Player Personnel), Tom Perry (Vice President of Data Science & Planning), and John Halas (Director of College Scouting). Each worked with Kings GM Scott Perry in New York.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 13d

Nikola Jokic on signing an extension with the Denver Nuggets: “My plan is to be a Nugget forever.”

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 13d

Kevin Durant on signing an extension with the Houston Rockets: “I do see myself signing a contract extension. I can't tell you exactly when that will happen, but I do see it happening.”

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 13d

JUST IN: The Los Angeles Lakers and Nick Smith Jr. have agreed to a two-way contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The 21-year-old guard showed flashes of potential, averaging 9.9 points in 22.8 minutes while starting 27 of 60 games played for the Charlotte Hornets last season

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 13d

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams will have an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee later today. An expected timeline will be provided following the procedure, team says.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 14d

San Antonio Spurs promoted Hao Meng, Niraj Mulji & Dave Telep to assistant general managers. Adam Glessner (player personnel), Samson Kayode (scouting), Josh Fink (data science), Nick Repole (research & design) & Phil Cullen (basketball organizational development) were each promoted to associate VP.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 15d

Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang suffered a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot during offseason training and conditioning. Niang will be re-evaluated in two weeks, team says.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 16d

Memphis Grizzlies two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. has been cleared to begin ramping up basketball activities and is expected to return to play in 4-6 weeks, team says.

Zach Edey has also been cleared to begin ramping up basketball activities. Edey is expected to return to play in 6-9 weeks.

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