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Magic Sign Alex Morales To Two-Way Contract

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Updated Feb 18, 1:30 AM ET

The Magic have called up guard Alex Morales from their G League affiliate, signing him to a two-way contract, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link). In a corresponding move, the Magic waived center Orlando Robinson. Morales, who went undrafted out of Wagner in 2022, has spent nearly his entire professional career […]

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Lakers Targeting Versatile Forwards In Free Agency

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Updated Feb 17, 11:46 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers are targeting forwards who can both defend and shoot three-pointers in free agency. How much the Lakers will have to offer free agents is dependent on decisions made with the rest of their roster, including player options for Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart. Los Angeles could have over $50 million in cap space, if they choose to move on from LeBron James and Rui Hachimura this summer. Players on the Lakers radar include Andrew Wiggins, Tari Eason and Peyton Watson. Those...

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Southeast Notes: Hawks, Heat, J. Young, Magic

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Updated Feb 17, 2:17 PM ET

An NBA scout who had been bearish on the Hawks‘ ceiling with Trae Young as their centerpiece tells Ken Sugiura of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required) that he liked the fact the team “picked a path” ahead of the trade deadline. After dealing Young to Washington for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, Atlanta made four […]

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Jayson Tatum Still Hasn't Decided If He'll Return This Season

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Updated Feb 18, 12:53 AM ET

Jayson Tatum has yet to make a decision on whether he will return from his Achilles injury this season. There has been speculation that Tatum could return as early as March 1st as NBC has flexed the Boston Celtics' game on that day against the Philadelphia 76ers to Sunday Night Basketball. "I checked in with Jayson Tatum and he says 'I still have not made a decision on whether or not I am coming back this year,'" said ESPN's Ramona Shelburne on NBA Today. "What can we infer from that? I think...

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Nets Notes: Thomas, Porter Jr., Claxton, Sharpe, Traore

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

When Cam Thomas signed his qualifying offer with the Nets in early September, it guaranteed that he would become an unrestricted free agent after this season. Rockets star Kevin Durant believes whichever team signs him this offseason will get a superior talent, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets. “I feel like Cam has a bright future. […]

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Ivica Zubac Expected To Return Saturday Versus Celtics

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Ivica Zubac is available to return to the Los Angeles Clippers' lineup on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Zubac has been out since suffering a Grade 2 ankle sprain on December 20. Zubac is averaging 15.6 points and 11.1 rebounds on the season. The Clippers have won six straight games.

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Christian Koloko, Grizzlies Sign 2nd 10-Day Contract

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Christian Koloko and the Memphis Grizzlies have signed a second 10-day contract. Koloko previously signed a 10-day contract with the Grizzlies via the hardship on December 22nd. Koloko has appeared in five games with the Grizzlies, averaging 2.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in 18.6 minutes. Koloko was previously with the Los Angeles Lakers this season.

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Trade Rumors: MPJ, Kuminga, Raptors, Rockets, Clippers

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Updated Jul 6, 8:06 PM ET

Recent reporting from ESPN and The Athletic indicated that the Warriors haven’t engaged in any substantive talks with the Nets regarding Michael Porter Jr. Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area also hears Golden State has been “hesitant” to pursue Porter and suggests the team’s interest in the 27-year-old has been overstated. According to Johnson, […]

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