The New York Knicks would have considered bringing back Carmelo Anthony had they signed two marquee free agents this summer, league sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Anthony hasn't played in the NBA since parting ways with the Rockets in November.

Charania reports that there were conversations between Anthony's camp and Team USA Basketball about the possibility for his return during this summer's FIBA World Cup, though both sides moved on from that idea. 

Executives around the league also believe that Anthony could retire with the Knicks after signing a one-day contract if no other possibilities emerge. 

Zion Williamson has signed a three-year endorsement deal with 2K, reported Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press.

Williamson will make his video game debut in NBA 2K20, which releases on September 6th.

“Zion represents the best of the NBA’s up and coming talent and we are excited to welcome him to Team 2K. ... We’re excited to grow with him,” said NBA 2K Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Jason Argent.

The Los Angeles Lakers officially presented Frank Vogel's coaching staff heading into next season, a group that included former NBA coaches Jason Kidd and Lionel Hollins.

Phil Handy, Miles Simon, Mike Penberthy and Quinton Crawford round out the coaching staff.

Greg St. Jean, Dru Anthrop, and Jon Pastorek were hired in player development roles. 

The Memphis Grizzlies signed Marko Guduric to a two-year deal worth $5.3 million, league sources told Omari Sankofa and Shams Charania of The Athletic. 

The 24-year-old Guduric averaged 9.4 points for Fenerbahce last season. 

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a deals with twins Cody and Caleb Martin from Nevada.

Cody Martin, who was selected with the 36th pick in the 2019 NBA draft, signed a three-year deal with the Hornets.

Caleb Martin will receive a partially guaranteed deal. 

The Brooklyn Nets have signed forward Deng Adel. 

Adel (6’7, 200) appeared in 19 games (three starts) with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018-19 season, averaging 1.7 points and 1.0 rebounds in 10.2 minutes per game after signing a two-way contract on Jan. 15. Adel also appeared in 37 NBA G League games last season split between Raptors 905 (25 games) and the Canton Charge (12 games), recording averages of 12.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 31.2 minutes per contest. The 22-year-old competed for Houston’s NBA Summer League Team in Las Vegas earlier this month.

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard/forward DaQuan Jeffries and free agent forward Vic Law.

Jeffries (6’5”, 230, 8/30/97) played with Orlando during the 2019 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. He appeared and started in five games with the Magic, averaging 13.2 ppg., 3.0 rpg., 2.0 apg., 1.40 stlpg. and 1.00 blkpg. in 27.7 minpg.

Law (6’7”, 200, 12/19/95) also played with Orlando during the 2019 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. He appeared in three games with the Magic, averaging 5.7 ppg., 4.0 rpg. and 1.00 stlpg. in 16.0 minpg.

The Indiana Pacers signed Naz Mitrou-Long to a two-way deal, league sources told Scott Agness and Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The 25-year-old Mitrou-Long was on a two-way contract with the Jazz last season. He averaged 16.8 points and 5.5 assists during Summer League. 

The Washington Wizards hired Johnny Rogers in a newly created position of VP of Pro Personnel, league sources told Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN.

Rogers was previously an executive for the Clippers. 

Rogers has a strong scouting reputation built through his time with the Thunder and Clippers, according to Wojnarowski. 

CJ McCollum agreed to a three-year, $100 million extension with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The agreement extends his current deal to five-years and $157 million.