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
Salaries Rumors
After a stellar postseason run helping steer Indiana to the Eastern Conference finals this May, Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard has agreed to a three-year, $59 million contract extension, league sources confirmed to Yahoo Sports on Wednesday. There are no options in the deal, sources said, which is one season shorter than the four-year, $70-plus million structure Nembhard was eligible to sign.
Keith Smith: Russell Westbrook gave up $1.7M in his buyout with the Utah Jazz, a league source told @spotrac . Westbrook reduced his dead money cap hit from just over $4.0M to just over $2.3M.
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Pelicans sign Antonio Reeves to a three-year contract
Michael Scotto: The New Orleans Pelicans and Antonio Reeves have agreed to a three-year, $5.41 million deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Reeves was the No. 47 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic and was acquired by the Pelicans in a trade during the draft.
Andrew Lopez: Pelicans and second-round pick Antonio Reeves have agreed to a three-year contract, source tells ESPN. It’s a team option on the third year.
Kris Dunn will have his contract fully guaranted if he receives All-Defensive Team honors
Michael Scotto: The Los Angeles Clippers signed Kris Dunn to a three-year, $16.28 million contract, which is non-guaranteed Year 3 of the deal. Year 3 can become fully guaranteed if Dunn is named to All-Defensive First or Second Team during the 2024-25 or 2025-26 season, sources told @hoopshype.
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76ers re-sign Jeff Dowtin to a two-way contract
Shams Charania: The Philadelphia 76ers are signing guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. on a two-way NBA contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Dowtin averaged 17.1 points and 5.7 assists across NBA Summer League for 76ers this season after playing 12 games for Philadelphia in 2023-24.