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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 1h

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 9d

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 · 10d

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 · 11d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

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 · 12d

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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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 12d

The New Orleans Pelicans promoted Adam Barnes to assistant general manager, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. He was previously Pelicans director of college scouting and Birmingham Squadron general manager for New Orleans’ G League affiliate. This is his seventh season with the Pelicans.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 12d

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 · 12d

The Portland Trail Blazers and Alex Reese have agreed to a deal, agent Billy Davis told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Reese averaged 5.3 points on 47% shooting from the field and 37% from 3-point range in 14 games with the Philadelphia 76ers last season. He also played one game for the OKC Thunder

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 13d

Just In: The Charlotte Hornets are waiving Nick Smith Jr, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. He averaged 9.9 points and 2.4 assists in 22.8 minutes, while starting 27 of 60 games played for Charlotte last season. He’s shot 37% from 3-point range so far during his NBA career.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 13d

The Utah Jazz and Mo Bamba have agreed to a deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The former sixth overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft has averaged 6.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in seven NBA seasons combined with the Magic, 76ers, Clippers, Lakers, and Pelicans.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 13d

The Philadelphia 76ers are promoting Mike Longabardi as an assistant coach for the upcoming season, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Longabardi was previously the G League head coach of the Delaware Blue Coats. He’s won championships as an assistant coach for the Celtics and Cavaliers.

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 14d

The Atlanta Hawks and Malik Williams have agreed to a deal, agent Brian Jungreis of Seros Partners told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. He played in 7 games for the Raptors in the 2023-24 season. He averaged 14.8 points (40% on 3s), 9.1 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 steals in the G League last season

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