Luke Kennard‘s new one-year contract with the Grizzlies, originally reported to be worth $11MM, actually has a base salary of just $9.25MM, Hoops Rumors has learned. Kennard can also earn an additional $1,387,500 in unlikely incentives, so his deal can max out at $10,637,500. That disparity between the reported terms and the actual terms is important, given Memphis’ proximity … [Read more...] about Contract Details: Kennard, Fernando, Graham, Allen
Raptors To Sign Bruno Fernando
The Raptors have agreed to terms on a contract with free agent big man Bruno Fernando, a source tells Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link). According to Murphy, it’ll be a non-guaranteed deal that will give Fernando a chance to compete for a spot on Toronto’s 15-man regular season roster. He would assure himself of some guaranteed money by making the team. The contract … [Read more...] about Raptors To Sign Bruno Fernando
Olympic Notes: Quarterfinalists, Canada, Australia, Japan
While not every men’s basketball team at the Paris Olympics has even played two games yet, three of the eight quarterfinal clubs have been set. As Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press details, Germany, France, and Canada have clinched their spots in the single-elimination stage of the tournament. Germany and France are 2-0 in Group B play, having each won their games against … [Read more...] about Olympic Notes: Quarterfinalists, Canada, Australia, Japan
Eastern Notes: Randle, Pistons, Raptors’ Camp, Ware
The Knicks re-signed Precious Achiuwa to a one-year deal on Tuesday. The next order of business for the front office could be a contract extension for Julius Randle, but neither side is in a rush to get it done, according to Ian Begley of SNY TV (Twitter video link). “I don’t believe it’s at the forefront for either party, so it would take a major shift in thinking on both … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Randle, Pistons, Raptors’ Camp, Ware
Community Shootaround: Underrated Remaining Free Agents
For the most part, standard roster spots across the league have dried up with the bulk of the top free agents having decided their destinations earlier in July. And some of the teams that do have open roster spots seem to be maneuvering to bring back some of the bigger names remaining in free agency. Take the Grizzlies for example, who salary dumped Ziaire Williams in a move … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Underrated Remaining Free Agents