The Hawks have already traded away Dejounte Murray. Is it possible they’d move his backcourt partner? That’s not likely but he could be looking at a new contract next offseason. Young is entering the third year of a five-year max contract, which includes a player option. He’ll be eligible for an extension next summer. Right now, Young’s trade value isn’t as high as many might … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Young, Heat’s Expectations, Smith, Bogdanovic
And-Ones: Rookie Scale Extensions, $500MM Players, Beverley, Muhammad, T. Robinson
Three of the first four players selected in the 2021 draft have already received rookie scale extensions, but Rockets guard Jalen Green may have to wait until next summer, writes Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Despite a strong finish to last season, there are still questions about Green after three years in the NBA. Houston may want to maximize its cap space for 2025, and … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Rookie Scale Extensions, $500MM Players, Beverley, Muhammad, T. Robinson
Raptors Sign Jared Rhoden To Exhibit 10 Contract
The Raptors have signed free agent guard Jared Rhoden, the team announced (via Twitter). It’s an Exhibit 10 deal, a source tells Blake Murphy of Sportsnet (Twitter link), which means Rhoden will be invited to camp with no assurances of earning a roster spot or a two-way contract. He can receive a bonus worth up to $77.5K if he’s waived and spends at least 60 days with Toronto’s … [Read more...] about Raptors Sign Jared Rhoden To Exhibit 10 Contract
Olympic Notes: Murray, Yabusele, Giddey, Barrett, More
There are concerns about Jamal Murray following a lackluster Olympic performance with Team Canada, writes John Hollinger of The Athletic. After dealing with injuries during the latter part of the season, the Nuggets guard was limited to 36.6% true shooting and a 4.7 PER in four Olympic games. While Hollinger admits that’s a small sample size, he notes that Murray wasn’t any … [Read more...] about Olympic Notes: Murray, Yabusele, Giddey, Barrett, More
Latest On Christian Koloko’s Comeback Effort
Former Raptors big man Christian Koloko, who missed all of the 2023/24 season due to a blood clot issue that was said to be career-threatening, is on the comeback trail, according to Aaron Rose of SI.com. After Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy reported last month that Koloko had received medical clearance to resume playing, agent Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports provided an update to … [Read more...] about Latest On Christian Koloko’s Comeback Effort