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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoSep 8, 1:38 PM ET

Analysis

In addition to the limitations they face on the trade market and in free agency, NBA teams who finish a season with a salary exceeding the second tax apron also have a future first-round pick “frozen,” meaning it becomes ineligible to be traded. This restriction applies to the draft seven years away. For instance, a […]

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoSep 8, 9:00 PM ET

As the Clippers try to move forward in the wake of the NBA’s findings against them in its salary cap circumvention investigation, team owner Steve Ballmer, who has been suspended from team activities for a year, may face repercussions when it comes to his reputation around the league. “I think [other owners] wanted to believe […]

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoSep 9, 2:16 AM ET

The Charlotte Hornets signed Bez Mbeng, the team announced on Tuesday. Mbeng averaged 6.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 41 games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce last season. The Skyforce still control Mbeng's G League rights. The Greensboro Swarm would need to acquire Mbeng should he be waived by the Hornets and return to the G League.

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoSep 9, 11:17 AM ET

As expected, the Pelicans have officially waived big man Taj Gibson, the team announced today in a press release. Gibson was sent from Memphis to New Orleans as part of the four-player trade completed by the Grizzlies and Pelicans on Tuesday. The 17-year NBA veteran was included in that deal for cap purposes and was […]

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoSep 9, 12:01 PM ET

Rumor

Hoops Rumors is hosting a live chat today at 1:00 pm Central time (2:00 pm Eastern). This will be the new day and time going forward for my weekly live chat. Click here to submit your questions about the remaining free agents, trades, extension candidates, offseason roster moves, salary cap situations, CBA rules, or any […]

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoSep 9, 1:16 PM ET

After being traded from New Orleans to Memphis on Tuesday, former first-round pick Jordan Hawkins will likely get “a chance to stick around” and compete for a spot on the Grizzlies’ 15-man regular season roster, NBA insider Jake Fischer said during his latest live stream for Bleacher Report (video link). If the Grizzlies do end […]