Forward Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year, $55.5MM contract extension with the Pelicans, agents James Dunleavy and Jordan Gertler tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). According to Charania, Bey’s extension is fully guaranteed and features an unspecified trade kicker. More to come…
Saddiq Bey has secured his long-term future with the New Orleans Pelicans after a strong return from a serious knee injury. The 27-year-old forward has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million extension that also includes a trade kicker. His new contract is fully guaranteed and will keep him under contract with New Orleans through the […] The post Saddiq Bey lands $55.5 million Pelicans extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Saddiq Bey’s comeback season has resulted in a significant commitment from the Pelicans. Bey agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with New Orleans, his agents told Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal is fully guaranteed and includes a trade kicker. The extension will begin with the 2027-28 season and run through 2029-30. Bey […] The post Pelicans, Saddiq Bey agree to three-year contract extension appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Suns are signing free agent center Duop Reath to a one-year deal, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (via Twitter). The third-year center saw his minutes decrease each year with the Trail Blazers, but proved himself to be a reliable stretch big. With Mark Williams set to miss extended time following shoulder surgery, Reath will […]
The Phoenix Suns are signing center Duop Reath, according to Shams Charania, adding frontcourt depth after Mark Williams was ruled out for several months with a shoulder injury. Reath spent the past three seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers after beginning his professional career overseas and in the G League. The 30-year-old center appeared in […] The post Suns sign Duop Reath appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Suns have added another center while Mark Williams works his way back from shoulder surgery. Phoenix agreed to a one-year contract with free agent Duop Reath, Shams Charania of ESPN reported. John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM Phoenix reported that it is a veteran-minimum deal and that Reath had multiple offers. Reath, 30, spent his […] The post Suns sign Duop Reath to one-year deal as Mark Williams recovers appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Pelicans have signed and waived Aziz Bandaogo, Keith Smith reports for Spotrac (Twitter link). It’s unclear when the team signed the Senegalese big man, but he was waived on Wednesday. He likely signed an Exhibit 10 deal to receive a bonus worth up to $91K (on top of his typical salary) to play for […]
The Pelicans have signed and waived Aziz Bandaogo, Keith Smith reports for Spotrac (Twitter link). It’s unclear when the team signed the Senegalese big man, but he was waived on Wednesday. He likely signed an Exhibit 10 deal to receive a bonus worth up to $91K (on top of his typical salary) to play for […]
The New Orleans Pelicans have signed-and-waived center Aziz Bandaogo. The transaction sequence is set up for Bandaogo to join the Laketown Squadron for the upcoming G League season. The Squadron recently acquired Bandaogo's G League rights. Last season, Bandaogo played for Buyukcekmece Basketbol in Turkey. In 28 Turkish league games, the 7-foot center averaged 7.4 point, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
The New Orleans Pelicans signed and waived Aziz Bandaogo Wednesday. The 7-foot center is expected to continue his path with New Orleans’ NBA G League affiliate, the Laketown Squadron, for the 2026-27 season. Bandaogo’s deal with the Pelicans was presumably an Exhibit 10 contract, which would give New Orleans his G League rights. If he […] The post Pelicans make move on intriguing 7-footer rim protector appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Willie Green, Garrett Temple, Joe Boylan, Drew Williamson, Mody Maor, Rob Fodor and Sam Hershberger will serve as assistant coaches under Mavericks first-year head coach Dusty May this season, the team announced in a press release. They will work alongside Nate Mitchell, who joins the organization in a dual role as an assistant coach and […]
Willie Green, Garrett Temple, Joe Boylan, Drew Williamson, Mody Maor, Rob Fodor and Sam Hershberger will serve as assistant coaches under Mavericks first-year head coach Dusty May this season, the team announced in a press release. They will work alongside Nate Mitchell, who joins the organization in a dual role as an assistant coach and […]
The Dallas Mavericks have added Willie Green and Garrett Temple to head coach Dusty May’s coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season, with the organization announcing a seven-man group of assistant coaches on Wednesday. Green will serve as Dallas’ lead assistant after most recently spending four seasons as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans […] The post Mavericks reveal Dusty May’s coaching staff appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to sign with the Kings, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who reports that Payton will compete to earn a regular season roster spot in Sacramento. The 10th overall pick in the 2014 draft, Payton has made 524 regular season appearances for five NBA teams, […]
Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to sign with the Kings, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), who reports that Payton will compete to earn a regular season roster spot in Sacramento. The 10th overall pick in the 2014 draft, Payton has made 524 regular season appearances for five NBA teams, […]
The Kings are adding another veteran guard who can pass, defend and rebound. Shooting? Well, no roster is perfect. Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to join Sacramento and will compete for a regular-season roster spot, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Payton, 32, has appeared in 524 NBA games but spent three […] The post Kings add Elfrid Payton to compete for roster spot appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Sacramento Kings are adding another experienced guard to their roster, reaching an agreement with veteran free agent Elfrid Payton. Payton has agreed to a deal with Sacramento and will have an opportunity to compete for a roster spot during training camp, according to his representative, Darrell Comer of CSE Talent. The move also reunites […] The post Kings add Elfrid Payton to training-camp roster appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Elfrid Payton and the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a camp deal where he will compete for a roster spot. Kings general manager Scott Perry was in the front offices of the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks during some of Payton's previous stops. Payton last played in the NBA during the 2024-25 season, averaging 3.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.9 assists in 21.3 minutes over 24 games with the New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets. Payton is represented by Darrell Comer.
The New Orleans Pelicans waived Christian Shumate. The Pelicans then signed-and-waived Johnny O'Neil. Both players were signed to exhibit 10 contracts. Both Shumate and O'Neil are expected to join the Laketown Squadron for the upcoming G League season. Shumate and O'Neil both played for the Squadron last season.
The New Orleans Pelicans waived Christian Shumate. The Pelicans then signed-and-waived Johnny O'Neil. Both players were signed to exhibit 10 contracts. Both Shumate and O'Neil are expected to join the Laketown Squadron for the upcoming G League season. Shumate and O'Neil both played for the Squadron last season.
The Pelicans signed Johnny O’Neil. Then they waived him. No, they didn’t change their minds that quickly. The transactions were designed to send the former Santa Clara big man back to New Orleans’ G League affiliate, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. The Pelicans made the same moves last September. This year’s Exhibit 10 contract […] The post Pelicans sign and waive Johnny O’Neil, pointing him back to G League appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Pelicans signed and then subsequently waived former Santa Clara big man Johnny O’Neil, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. It’s a familiar series of transactions for the Pelicans, who also signed and waived O’Neil last September in order to gain his G League rights and ensure he’d receive a bonus worth $50K for spending at […]
The Pelicans signed and then subsequently waived former Santa Clara big man Johnny O’Neil, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. It’s a familiar series of transactions for the Pelicans, who also signed and waived O’Neil last September in order to gain his G League rights and ensure he’d receive a bonus worth $50K for spending at […]
Confirming that John Konchar is among the free agents the Knicks are considering, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) reports that the veteran wing has also received interest from at least three other Eastern Conference teams. According to Stein, the Heat, Magic, and Raptors also have an eye on Konchar. A seven-year veteran […]
Confirming that John Konchar is among the free agents the Knicks are considering, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) reports that the veteran wing has also received interest from at least three other Eastern Conference teams. According to Stein, the Heat, Magic, and Raptors also have an eye on Konchar. A seven-year veteran […]
John Konchar has drawn interest from the Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar became a free agent after the Minnesota Timberwolves waived him and used the stretch provision on his contract. Minnesota acquired the 30-year-old from the Utah Jazz as part of […] The post John Konchar eyed by Heat, Knicks, Magic and Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
A veteran forward has suddenly become a sought-after talent as the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks, the Orlando Magic, and the Toronto Raptors are reportedly eyeing him in free agency. The Minnesota Timberwolves recently waived John Konchar after acquiring him in a trade with the Utah Jazz. He went to the Timberwolves along with […] The post NBA rumors: Heat, Knicks, Magic, Raptors linked to free agent waived by Timberwolves after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
John Konchar has drawn interest from four Eastern Conference teams. Now one of them has to find the money and roster space to sign him. The Heat, Magic and Raptors have joined the Knicks in monitoring Konchar, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar, 29, spent most of his seven NBA seasons with […] The post John Konchar drawing interest from Heat, Magic, Raptors, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire.
The Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, and Toronto Raptors are interested in John Konchar, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar was waived by the Timberwolves last month. Konchar averaged 4.4 points and 4.3 rebounds for the Grizzlies and Jazz last season. The Raptors are currently $2.3 million under the first apron with 13 guaranteed contracts. The Knicks, Magic, and Raptors have enough room to add one veteran player under the apron.
BOSTON — After missing 13 months of action due to a torn right Achilles tendon, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray made his return during the 2025-26 NBA regular season. It marked a major accomplishment for one of the league’s most athletic players, who very quickly looked like his old self. In 14 appearances last […] The post Dejounte Murray on New Balance partnership, return from injury, Russell Westbrook, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.
BOSTON — After missing 13 months of action due to a torn right Achilles tendon, New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray made his return during the 2025-26 NBA regular season. It marked a major accomplishment for one of the league’s most athletic players, who very quickly looked like his old self. In 14 appearances last […] The post Dejounte Murray on New Balance partnership, return from injury, Russell Westbrook, and more appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bennedict Mathurin’s two-year deal with the Pelicans was reported last month to be worth $16MM, but the official contract actually came in a little below that, Hoops Rumors has learned. Mathurin will earn a guaranteed salary worth $7,500,000 in 2026/27, with a second-year player option for ’27/28 worth $7,875,000. As a result, the guard’s new […]
Bennedict Mathurin’s two-year deal with the Pelicans was reported last month to be worth $16MM, but the official contract actually came in a little below that, Hoops Rumors has learned. Mathurin will earn a guaranteed salary worth $7,500,000 in 2026/27, with a second-year player option for ’27/28 worth $7,875,000. As a result, the guard’s new […]
The Pacers have signed Keion Brooks Jr., Cam Hildreth, M.J. Iraldi and Wade Taylor IV to Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced in a press release. All four players seem likely to be waived and headed to the G League to play for Indiana’s affiliate team, the Noblesville Boom. If they spent at least 60 […]
The Pacers have signed Keion Brooks Jr., Cam Hildreth, M.J. Iraldi and Wade Taylor IV to Exhibit 10 contracts, the team announced in a press release. All four players seem likely to be waived and headed to the G League to play for Indiana’s affiliate team, the Noblesville Boom. If they spent at least 60 […]
The Indiana Pacers have signed four players to Exhibit 10 deals. Keion Brooks Jr., Cam Hildreth, M.J. Iraldi and Wade Taylor IV will all go to camp with the Pacers, then are likely to join the Noblesville Boom for the upcoming G League season. Brooks spent part of last season a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. In 14 NBA games, the 6-foot-7 forward averaged 10.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Hildreth played in 26 games for Noblesville last season. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged...
Dejounte Murray considers Russell Westbrook the greatest point guard in NBA history, placing the recently retired star ahead of legends such as Magic Johnson, John Stockton and Isiah Thomas. “The way he plays the game, that’s how the game is supposed to be played… No friends allowed until after the game,” Murray said via ClutchPoints. […] The post Dejounte Murray names Russell Westbrook the GOAT point guard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Dejounte Murray considers Russell Westbrook the greatest point guard in NBA history, placing the recently retired star ahead of legends such as Magic Johnson, John Stockton and Isiah Thomas. “The way he plays the game, that’s how the game is supposed to be played… No friends allowed until after the game,” Murray said via ClutchPoints. […] The post Dejounte Murray names Russell Westbrook the GOAT point guard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
BOSTON — The basketball world saw an all-time great call it a career this offseason Russell Westbrook announced his retirement via a social media video. The announcement stunned everyone, as the 18-year NBA veteran clearly had a lot more left in the tank and many believed he could still contribute, at a minimum, as a […] The post Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray gets real on Russell Westbrook as “GOAT” point guard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Taj Gibson is returning to the Chicago Bulls, this time beginning a new chapter on the coaching staff. The Bulls are hiring Gibson as an assistant coach after the veteran recently concluded a lengthy NBA playing career. The move brings him back to the franchise where he spent the largest portion of his career. Gibson […] The post Taj Gibson joins Bulls as assistant coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Chicago Bulls have completed Tiago Splitter’s coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, bringing in several new assistants while promoting multiple members already within the organization. Wes Unseld Jr. will return for his third season as a Bulls assistant, while Blake Ahearn, Jamelle McMillan, Rex Kalamian, Jonah Herscu and former Bulls big man Taj Gibson […] The post Bulls finalize Tiago Splitter’s coaching staff additions appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Cavaliers Just as the Cavaliers finished reshaping themselves for another run through the Eastern Conference, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard. That qualifies as an inconvenience. As NBA on SI examined, Leonard gives Cleveland another legitimate postseason obstacle in a conference that already became considerably stronger this summer. Leonard averaged a career-high 27.9 points last season, earned […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops ...
Cavaliers Just as the Cavaliers finished reshaping themselves for another run through the Eastern Conference, Toronto added Kawhi Leonard. That qualifies as an inconvenience. As NBA on SI examined, Leonard gives Cleveland another legitimate postseason obstacle in a conference that already became considerably stronger this summer. Leonard averaged a career-high 27.9 points last season, earned […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Kawhi Leonard, Jazz, Brice Sensabaugh, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops ...
The Pelicans have officially signed Christian Shumate to a training camp contract, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. Shumate went undrafted in 2025 after spending his final four college seasons at McNeese State. While the 6’6″ forward made just 26.9% of his three-pointers and 51.2% on free throws over the course of his […]
The Pelicans have officially signed Christian Shumate to a training camp contract, tweets Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. Shumate went undrafted in 2025 after spending his final four college seasons at McNeese State. While the 6’6″ forward made just 26.9% of his three-pointers and 51.2% on free throws over the course of his […]
The New Orleans Pelicans are adding Christian Shumate to their roster ahead of training camp, giving the forward an opportunity to compete with the team during the preseason. Shumate has agreed to a training camp contract with New Orleans. Once the preseason concludes, he is expected to continue his development with the Laketown Squadron, the […] The post Pelicans sign Christian Shumate appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Christian Shumate have agreed to a training camp deal. Shumate will join New Orleans for the preseason, then will likely join the Laketown Squadron of the G League for the regular season. Shumate appeared in 40 games for the Squadron last season. The 6-foot-6 forward averaged 11.2 points on 51.6% shooting and 6.6 rebounds per game.
The team's official announcement on Mathurin's signing. I am looking forward to see how he meshes with the team. Excited for his mindset and work ethic. He's got an edge and winning mentality that can help light a fire with the rest of the squad. I personally think that's partly why he left LA. Dumars and Mosely seem to be prioritizing toughness. submitted by /u/9_Nightwing_1 [link] [comments]
The team's official announcement on Mathurin's signing. I am looking forward to see how he meshes with the team. Excited for his mindset and work ethic. He's got an edge and winning mentality that can help light a fire with the rest of the squad. I personally think that's partly why he left LA. Dumars and Mosely seem to be prioritizing toughness. submitted by /u/9_Nightwing_1 [link] [comments]
John and Nate react to the league's penalties against the Clippers a week on. What are some of the underdiscussed aspects of this saga? And where do the Clips go from here as an organization? We also break down the Bennedict Mathurin move for New Orleans, and then assess Amen Thompson's 5-year, $208 million extension in Houston. Then, mailbag questions on Utah's future after the Walker Kessler trade, whether the league is now devaluing small guards too much, and if OKC can keep their core tog...
John and Nate react to the league's penalties against the Clippers a week on. What are some of the underdiscussed aspects of this saga? And where do the Clips go from here as an organization? We also break down the Bennedict Mathurin move for New Orleans, and then assess Amen Thompson's 5-year, $208 million extension in Houston. Then, mailbag questions on Utah's future after the Walker Kessler trade, whether the league is now devaluing small guards too much, and if OKC can keep their core tog...
John and Nate react to the league's penalties against the Clippers a week on. What are some of the underdiscussed aspects of this saga? And where do the Clips go from here as an organization? We also break down the Bennedict Mathurin move for New Orleans, and then assess Amen Thompson's 5-year, $208 million extension in Houston. Then, mailbag questions on Utah's future after the Walker Kessler trade, whether the league is now devaluing small guards too much, and if OKC can keep their core tog...
Lakers Luka Doncic needed only one word to describe the Lakers’ revamped roster: “Happy.” As Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI relayed, Doncic offered that assessment after organizing and funding a team minicamp in his native Slovenia. Now, “happy” won’t necessarily help the Lakers defend a pick-and-roll. But the trip represented another meaningful step for […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Pelicans, Derik Queen, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Lakers Luka Doncic needed only one word to describe the Lakers’ revamped roster: “Happy.” As Ryan Ward of Lakers On SI relayed, Doncic offered that assessment after organizing and funding a team minicamp in his native Slovenia. Now, “happy” won’t necessarily help the Lakers defend a pick-and-roll. But the trip represented another meaningful step for […] The post NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Pelicans, Derik Queen, Mavericks appeared first on Hoops Wire.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 07: Kevon Looney #55 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the second half of the game at Smoothie King Center on April 07, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next sever...
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - APRIL 07: Kevon Looney #55 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the second half of the game at Smoothie King Center on April 07, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tyler Kaufman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Welcome to our Lakers Season Preview Series! For the next sever...