April 2024 Basketball Wiretap

Raptors Waive Christian Koloko To Complete Pascal Siakam Trade

Jan 18, 2024 1:18 AM

The Toronto Raptors waived Christian Koloko on Wednesday, completing the trade which sent Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers.

Koloko was drafted in the second round by the Raptors in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Koloko has yet to appear in a game this season due to a respiratory illness. 

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James Johnson Waived By Pacers

Jan 17, 2024 7:38 PM

The Indiana Pacers have waived James Johnson.

Johnson played sparingly in five games after signing with the Pacers in December. 

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Jazz Sin Jason Preston To Two-Way Contract, Waive Josh Christopher

Jan 9, 2024 8:36 AM

The Utah Jazz have agreed to a two-way contract with guard Jason Preston. The Jazz opened a two-way roster spot when they waived guard Josh Christopher on Monday.

Preston spent his first two NBA seasons with the LA Clippers, before being waived this offseason. The 6-foot-3 point guard has played for the Memphis Hustle of the G League this season.

In 17 G League games, Preston has averaged 12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game.

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Wizards Waive Ryan Rollins

Jan 9, 2024 8:21 AM

The Washington Wizards have waived guard Ryan Rollins. The Wizards now have 14 players signed to standard contracts and one open roster spot.

Rollins appeared in 10 games for Washington this season. The Wizards acquired Rollins in the trade that sent Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for Jordan Poole.

Washington will eat $1.7 million in dead salary this season for Rollins. In addition, the Wizards will have a $600,000 dead salary hit for next season, due to Rollins' contract being partially guaranteed.

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Kings Waive Juan Toscano-Anderson

Jan 8, 2024 8:45 AM

The Sacramento Kings waived forward Juan Toscano-Anderson. The Kings had signed Toscano-Anderson in mid-December.

Toscano Anderson played 19 minutes in eight appearances with the Kings. The veteran forward had played for the Mexico City Capitanes of the G League prior to signing with Sacramento. Toscano-Anderson has also played for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz during his five-year NBA career.

The Kings now have an open roster spot leading up to the trade deadline on February 8.

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Bucks Waive Marques Bolden, Lindell Wigginton From Two-Way Deals

Jan 8, 2024 8:40 AM

The Milwaukee Bucks waive Marques Bolden and Lindell Wigginton from their two-way contracts. All NBA contracts became fully guaranteed if players were not waived by Sunday.

Bolden appeared in two NBA games for the Bucks this season. In 16 games with the Wisconsin Herd of the G League, the center averaged 13.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.

Wigginton appeared in three NBA games this season, in his third year with the Bucks. In 10 games with the Herd, the combo guard averaged 19.8 points, 5.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee now has two open two-way roster spots.

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Nets Waive Armoni Brooks

Jan 7, 2024 5:06 PM

The Brooklyn Nets waived Armoni Brooks from his two-way contract, the team announced over the weekend.

Brooks averaged 4.2 points and 1.8 rebounds in 10 games with the Nets.

The team now has 17 players on its roster. 

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Knicks Waive Taj Gibson, Guarantee Ryan Arcidiacono Contract For Rest Of Season

Jan 7, 2024 4:42 PM

The New York Knicks are waiving Taj Gibson, the New York Knicks announced on Sunday.

Gibson averaged 1.4 points in 10 games this season.

The team is also guaranteeing Ryan Arcidiacono's contract for the rest of this season. 

The Knicks now have 14 players on the roster. 

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Blazers Waive Skylar Mays, Ish Wainright

Jan 6, 2024 3:23 PM

The Portland Trail Blazers waived Skylar Mays and Ish Wainright, the team announced on Saturday.

Mays averaged 6.3 points and 3.6 assists in 21 games this season.

Wainright averaged 2.9 points in 7 appearances for the team. 

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Ricky Rubio, Cavaliers Agree To Contract Buyout

Jan 4, 2024 10:24 AM

The Cleveland Cavaliers and guard Ricky Rubio have agreed to a contract buyout. Rubio has been away from the team this season while addressing his mental health.

It's likely this buyout ends Rubio's NBA career. If he returns to play, it will likely be in his home country of Spain.

The veteran point guard contract was for $6.1 million this season. Rubio had $4.3 million of his $6.4 million contract guaranteed for next season, as well.

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Knicks Waive Two-Way Player Dmytro Skapintsev

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