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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 21h

The Philadelphia 76ers will name JP Clark as head coach of their G League affiliate, Delaware Blue Coats, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Clark was recently an assistant coach for the Blue Coats. Prior, Clark was a Clippers assistant coach and Celtics assistant for player development.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 1d

The Sacramento Kings and Mitch Mascari have agreed to a deal, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The two-time D-II national champion made 42.4% of nearly 600 career 3-point attempts over his college career at Northwest Missouri State and Drake.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 1d

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Joe Ingles suffered a left groin strain. Ingles will be re-evaluated in one week, team says.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 1d

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks due to sciatica on his right side, team says.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 1d

The New York Knicks added Mark Tyndale as an assistant coach for player development, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Tyndale was previously an assistant coach with the Blazers under Chauncey Billups. Prior, Tyndale was a player development coach with the Raptors under Nick Nurse.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 2d

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (left hamstring) will be out for at least a month, according to coach Rick Carlisle, who spoke to reporters at practice shortly ago.

Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 2d

The Indiana Pacers have signed guard Cam Payne to a training camp contract and waived guard Delon Wright.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 2d

The Indiana Pacers have signed guard Cam Payne to a training camp contract and waived guard Delon Wright.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 2d

The Chicago Bulls and Kevin Knox have agreed to a deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Knox has averaged 7.3 points in seven NBA seasons combined with the Knicks, Hawks, Pistons, Trail Blazers, and Warriors.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 4d

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topić had a testicular procedure today. He will be re-evaluated in approximately four to six weeks.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 4d

Update: Al Horford has a 15 percent trade kicker included in his two-year, $12 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Horford also has a player option, as previously reported.

Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 10d

Update: Al Horford has a second-year player option in his two-year, $12 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Horford is expected to start at center and is eager to compete for another championship. Deal negotiated by agent Jason Glushon.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 9d

Just In: Restricted free agent Quentin Grimes will sign his 1-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer from the 76ers, The Familie partner David Bauman told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Both sides were unable to reach a new deal. Grimes has a no-trade clause and will be unrestricted free agent in 2026

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 10d

Update: De’Anthony Melton will have a second-year player option in his two-year, $6.5 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Melton averaged 10.3 points in six games for the Warriors last season before he suffered a partially torn left ACL.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 10d

The New York Knicks and Donovan Williams have agreed to a deal, agent Billy Davis told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Williams averaged 17.8 points (38.2% 3PT) and 4.7 rebounds for the Westchester Knicks last season. He previously played in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks during the 2022-23 season.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 10d

Update: Al Horford has a second-year player option in his two-year, $12 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Horford is expected to start at center and is eager to compete for another championship. Deal negotiated by agent Jason Glushon.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 11d

Sources: Golden State Warriors signed Will Richard to a four-year, $8.69M deal via second-round pick exception. It’s fully guaranteed the first two seasons and non-guaranteed the last two seasons (team option for 2028-29).

Gary Payton II signed a one-year, $3.3M guaranteed deal.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 11d

The Sacramento Kings hired several former New York Knicks staffers, including Fred Cofield (Director of Pro Player Personnel), Tom Perry (Vice President of Data Science & Planning), and John Halas (Director of College Scouting). Each worked with Kings GM Scott Perry in New York.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 12d

Nikola Jokic on signing an extension with the Denver Nuggets: “My plan is to be a Nugget forever.”

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 12d

Kevin Durant on signing an extension with the Houston Rockets: “I do see myself signing a contract extension. I can't tell you exactly when that will happen, but I do see it happening.”

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 12d

JUST IN: The Los Angeles Lakers and Nick Smith Jr. have agreed to a two-way contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The 21-year-old guard showed flashes of potential, averaging 9.9 points in 22.8 minutes while starting 27 of 60 games played for the Charlotte Hornets last season

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 12d

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams will have an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee later today. An expected timeline will be provided following the procedure, team says.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 13d

San Antonio Spurs promoted Hao Meng, Niraj Mulji & Dave Telep to assistant general managers. Adam Glessner (player personnel), Samson Kayode (scouting), Josh Fink (data science), Nick Repole (research & design) & Phil Cullen (basketball organizational development) were each promoted to associate VP.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 14d

Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang suffered a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot during offseason training and conditioning. Niang will be re-evaluated in two weeks, team says.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 14d

Memphis Grizzlies two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. has been cleared to begin ramping up basketball activities and is expected to return to play in 4-6 weeks, team says.

Zach Edey has also been cleared to begin ramping up basketball activities. Edey is expected to return to play in 6-9 weeks.

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Harrison Grimm @harrisongrimm.bsky.social · 15d

Fantastic reporting by @mikeascotto.bsky.social in this. Well worth the read:

“With the deadline looming, the outcome for Grimes and the 76ers is trending towards a one-year deal, league sources told HoopsHype.”

Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 15d

Story: Inside the free agency stalemate of Quentin Grimes and the Philadelphia 76ers, including reporting on where both sides stand, several contract offers discussed, and the expected outcome on @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. www.hoopshype.com/story/sports...

Inside the free agency stalemate of Quentin Grimes and the 76ers

HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on where Quentin Grimes and the Sixers stand, contract concepts that have been discussed, and more.

www.hoopshype.com

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 14d

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson sustained a left hamstring tear during an off-season workout this week. He’ll start rehabilitation and is expected to return to basketball activities in 4-8 weeks.

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