Making 7/12 in his summer debut, Franz Wagner tallied 17 points in Montpellier after missing the first matchup of the two countries in Cologne and shared the game-high with captain Dennis Schroder.
Making 7/12 in his summer debut, Franz Wagner tallied 1…
July 24, 2024 | 4:46 pm EDT Update
James Johnson will return to Pacers
Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent forward James Johnson is returning to the Indiana Pacers on a one-year, $3.3 million deal, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. At 37, Johnson’s presence remains valuable for a young team. pic.twitter.com/zNRuDWII5N
Jazz release Darius Bazley, Kenneth Lofton Jr
Michael Scotto: The Utah Jazz have waived forwards Darius Bazley and Kenneth Lofton Jr., team says.
NBA Central: Carmelo Anthony says he wouldn’t have taken the $113M pay cut that Jalen Brunson took with the Knicks (🎥 @PodcastPShow ) pic.twitter.com/iRHJQir8PP
Tim Bontemps: The NBA announces WBD did not match the terms of Amazon’s offer, and that it is going with Amazon instead. pic.twitter.com/WhEtX5Prfz
The Phoenix Suns are looking to add James Posey to new head coach Mike Budenholzer’s staff to work as an assistant coach, sources informed The Arizona Republic. Posey was an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards the past two seasons, including Suns guard Bradley Beal’s final season with the Wizards in 2022-23.
Joe Cowley: Minor happenings, but Jim Paxson was still involved with the Bulls as a consultant/NBA scout, and it sounds like he’s walked away. Also, it’s hard getting details on Mo Cheeks departure from staff, but a source said Bulls FO botched things, and Thibs of course swooped in.
Sean Highkin: October 13, it should be noted, is the day of the Hall of Fame induction ceremony that includes Chauncey Billups. So the Blazers will more than likely have an acting head coach that day in Sacramento.
July 24, 2024 | 4:00 pm EDT Update
BasketNews: Joel Embiid faces unwelcome reception in Paris, as fans voice displeasure over his choice to represent the USA 👀🇫🇷 Phrases like “Give back your passport” and “You should have played for France” were reportedly shouted at him. pic.twitter.com/YBbBEkgOqU
Michael Scotto: Reggie Jackson gave up $3.3 million in his buyout with the Charlotte Hornets and will earn that same amount in his new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, league sources told @hoopshype. Jackson’s intention to sign with the Sixers upon clearing waivers was first reported by ESPN. pic.twitter.com/YqDtpECSqx
Ian Begley: With regard to annual amount on Tom Thibodeau’s extension, the number is in line with the current market for head coaches, per SNY sources. Annual coaching salaries on new deals have hit eight figures regularly in recent seasons. Thibodeau’s extension is through 2027-28 season.
