April 2012 Basketball Wiretap

DeAndre Liggins Claims Thunder's Final Roster Spot

Oct 27, 2012 8:19 PM

DeAndre Liggins claimed the final roster spot for the Oklahoma City Thunder as the team waived Daniel Orton, Andy Rautins and Hollis Thompson.

Liggins was a second round pick in the 2011 draft and appeared in 17 games last season.

The Thunder’s training camp roster now stands at 15 players.

Associated Press

Tags: DeAndre Liggins, Daniel Orton, Andy Rautins, Hollis Thompson, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction, NBA Waiver

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Knicks Waive Four Players

Oct 27, 2012 8:17 PM

The New York Knicks announced the waivers of Oscar Bellfield, John Shurna, Mychel Thompson and Henry Sims.

Chris Copeland and Rasheed Wallace are expected to fill the Knicks' final two guaranteed roster spots.

Jared Zwerling/ESPNNewYork

Tags: Oscar Bellfield, John Shurna, Mychel Thompson, Henry Sims, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction, NBA Waiver

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Raptors Release Jamaal Magloire

Oct 27, 2012 8:15 PM

The Toronto Raptors have released Jamaal Magloire to reach the roster limit of 15 for the start of the 2012-13 season.

Magloire was a training camp invitee and did not appear in any of the Raptors’ six pre-season games.

Doug Smith/Toronto Star

Tags: Jamaal Magloire, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction, NBA Waiver

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Blazers Waive Five, Including Adam Morrison

Oct 27, 2012 8:12 PM

The Portland Trail Blazers have waived five players, including Adam Morrison, who was the third overall pick of the 2006 NBA draft.

The Blazers also waived Coby Karl, Dallas Lauderdale, Demonte Harper and Justin Holiday.

Portland's roster stands at 15 heading into their season opener on Wednesday night.

Associated Press

Tags: Adam Morrison, Coby Karl, Dallas Lauderdale, Demonte Harper, Justin Holiday, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction, NBA Waiver

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Lakers Waive Andrew Goudelock

Oct 27, 2012 8:10 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers waived Andrew Goudelock on Saturday, trimming their roster down to 15 players.

Goudelock was the 46th overall pick of the 2011 NBA draft.

Eric Pincus/Los Angeles Times

Tags: Andrew Goudelock, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction, NBA Waiver

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Nets Waive James Mays, Carleton Scott

Oct 27, 2012 12:10 PM

The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on James Mays and Carleton Scott, reducing their roster to 15 for the start of the 2012-13 season.

Mays played in two preseason games, totaling 6 points and 4 rebounds.

Scott appeared in three preseason games, totaling 9 points and 10 rebounds.

Sports Network

Tags: James Mays, Carleton Scott, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction, NBA Waiver

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Magic Waive Quentin Richardson, Justin Harper, Chris Johnson

Oct 27, 2012 12:07 PM

The Orlando Magic waived Quentin Richardson, Justin Harper and Chris Johnson, bringing their roster to 15 prior to the start of the 2012-13 season.

Richardson has two years, $5.4 million remaining on his contract.

Harper, the 32nd overall pick in the 2011 draft, was acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for two future second round draft picks.

Johnson, a 22-year-old small forward, was signed to give the team some depth during training camp.

Josh Robbins/Orlando Sentinel

Tags: Quentin Richardson, Justin Harper, Chris Johnson, Orlando Magic, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction, NBA Waiver

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Spurs Waive Josh Powell, Exercise Options On Cory Joseph, Kawhi Leonard

Oct 27, 2012 10:59 AM

The San Antonio Spurs have waived Josh Powell, who averaged 5.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in six preseason games.

The Spurs also announced they have exercised the third-year options on Cory Joseph and Kawhi Leonard. Both player are signed through the 2013-14 season.

“I know I’ve got to keep working and learning, but for sure this move makes all that hard work I put in this summer worth it,” Joseph said.

“I feel like I’m just going to keep on getting better and I feel like they think I’m going to keep on getting better, too.”

Mike Monroe/San Antonio Express-News

Tags: Josh Powell, Cory Joseph, Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction, NBA Waiver

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Raptors Hire David Pendergraft For Pro Personnel Department

Oct 23, 2012 12:52 PM

The Toronto Raptors have hired David Pendergraft to work in their pro personnel department, according to sources.

Pendergraft had been assistant general manager of the Atlanta Hawks.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Thunder Hire Darko Rajakovic To Become Head Coach Of D-League's 66ers

Oct 17, 2012 1:38 AM

The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to hire Darko Rajakovic to become the heaad coach the Tulsa 66ers, the franchise's D-League affiliate.

Rajakovic's hiring with the Tulsa 66ers is still pending his completion of the immigration process, sources said.

Rajakovic is the first European hired to be a head coach of a D-League or NBA franchise.

For the past three years, Rajakovic has been the head coach of Torrelodones in Spain, where he has gained a reputation as an excellent developer of talent.

Presti helped bring Rajakovic into the Spurs as a consultant and scout in 2004. 

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Oklahoma City Thunder, Tulsa 66ers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Misc Official Transaction, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor

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Thunder Hire Mike Wilks As Pro Scout, Paul Rivers Promoted To Director Of Basketball Ops

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Spurs Name Sean Marks GM Of Austin Toros

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Nuggets Hire Vance Walberg As Assistant Coach

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Matt Doherty Hired By Pacers As College Scout

Mike Wells/Indianapolis Star

76ers Name Jordan Cohn Pro Personnel Scout

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76ers Pick Up 13-14 Option On Doug Collins

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