April 2018 Basketball Wiretap

Kings Agree To Sign Jamel Artis To Two-Year Deal

Jul 31, 2018 7:09 PM

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to sign Jamel Artis to a two-year deal.

Artis played 15 games with the Orlando Magic last season.

Artis will compete in training camp for a roster spot.

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Bucks Sign Brandon McCoy, Travis Trice To Camp Contracts

Jul 31, 2018 6:03 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent center Brandon McCoy and guard Travis Trice to training camp contracts. 

McCoy, 20, played one season at UNLV and was named the 2017-18 Mountain West Freshman of the Year after setting conference freshman records in both points (16.9) and rebounds (10.3) per game. McCoy also averaged 1.8 blocks per game for the Runnin’ Rebels, which ranked second in the Mountain West Conference, and shot 54.5 percent from the field, which was third-best in the conference. He was a finalist for the 2017-18 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award and made the 2017-18 John R. Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 list for Player of the Year. The 6-11 center appeared in two games for the Bucks 2018 Summer League entry in Las Vegas.

Trice, 25, averaged 8.8 points, 4.0 assists and 3.2 rebounds in the five Bucks 2018 Summer League games. He played the last two seasons in the NBL (Australia and New Zealand) with the Cairns Taipans (2016-17) and Brisbane Bullets (2017-18). He has also played with the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League in 2015-16 and 2017. The Springfield, Ohio, native played collegiately at Michigan State (2011-2015).

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Bucks Sign Jaylen Morris To Two-Way Contract

Jul 31, 2018 4:58 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Jaylen Morris to a Two-Way contract. 

Morris, 22, appeared in six games with the Atlanta Hawks last season and averaged 4.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 16.4 minutes per game. He was called up to the Hawks from their G League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks, after he played and started 39 games for the BayHawks and averaged 12.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals in 31.4 minutes per contest while shooting 51.7 percent from the field.

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Dwyane Wade Remains Undecided On 18-19 Plans

Jul 30, 2018 8:52 PM

Dwyane Wade remains undecided on whether he'll continue his NBA career in 18-19.

Wade can return to the Miami Heat or take a more financially lucrative offer in China. Wade said his family will play a big factor in his decision. 

"In due time," Wade said when asked if he has an update. "Time will tell."

Wade can play for either the $5.3 million exception or $2.4 million veteran minimum with the Heat, or accept a three-year, $25 million offer in China.

"My son is a junior in high school right now," Wade said of his 16-year-old son Zaire. "Every decision at this point, especially in a professional athlete's career, at 36 years old, a lot of it surrounds around their families and what is best for their family. So I am really invested into making sure that my sons can have every tool that they need to be able to succeed at this game of basketball and game of life."

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LeBron James 'Thought Long And Hard' About Signing With Rockets, 76ers

Jul 30, 2018 6:50 PM

LeBron James said he strongly considered joining the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets before deciding to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.

"I definitely thought long and hard about the possibilities of lining up alongside Ben [Simmons] and [Joel] Embiid or lining up aside [James] Harden and Chris [Paul],'' James said.

James never formally met with the Rockets or 76ers, though his representatives did meet with Philadelphia on July 1st.

The path for James to join the Rockets would have been difficult in terms of the salary cap.

James said his decision involved where his family would feel comfortable as well.

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Celtics Waive Rodney Purvis

Jul 30, 2018 6:21 PM

The Boston Celtics have waived Rodney Purvis.

Purvis was on a fully non-guaranteed deal and was acquired from the Oklahoma City Thunder for Abdel Nader.

The Celtics will try to stay below the luxury tax.

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Carmelo Anthony Gives Back $2.4M In Buyout With Hawks

Jul 30, 2018 10:41 AM

Carmelo Anthony has agreed to a buyout of his $27.9 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks.

Anthony is giving back $2.4 million of his deal. Anthony will recoup that amount by signing with the veteran's minimum.

Anthony will officially commit to the Houston Rockets once he clears waivers.

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Warriors Likely To Decline Fourth-Year Option On Damian Jones

Jul 30, 2018 9:27 AM

The Golden State Warriors are likely to decline their fourth-year option for the 19-20 season on Damian Jones.

Jones was the 30th overall pick in 2016 out of Vanderbilt.

Jones has primarily played in the G League.

The Warriors similarly declined the fourth-year option on Kevon Looney last season.

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Patrick McCaw Expected To Remain With Warriors On $1.74M Qualifying Offer

Jul 30, 2018 9:23 AM

Patrick McCaw remains a restricted free agent but he is expected to re-sign with the Golden State Warriors on his $1.74 million qualifying offer.

McCaw was a second round pick out of UNLV in 2016.

McCaw suffered a bad back injury in March.

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Hawks To Waive Carmelo Anthony On Monday

Jul 30, 2018 9:20 AM

The Atlanta Hawks will likely waive Carmelo Anthony on Monday.

Player physicals were completed over the weekend.

Anthony will become a free agent and is expected to sign with the Houston Rockets.

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Kings Likely To Sign Wenyen Gabriel To Two-Way Contract

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Raptors Interested In Greg Monroe

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Heat Sign Yante Maten To Two-Way Deal

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Ryan Arcidiacono Agrees To Re-Sign With Bulls

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Heat Remaining Patient Waiting On Decision From Dwyane Wade

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Wizards Agree To Sign Chasson Randle

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Magic Agree To Sign Amile Jefferson To Two-Way Deal

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Demetrius Jackson Agrees To Sign Two-Way Deal With 76ers

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Clippers Waive C.J. Williams

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Clint Capela Agrees To Five-Year, $90M Deal With Rockets

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Pacers Had 'Qualms' Offering Supermax To Paul George Had He Qualified In 2017

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Kevin Durant: One-Plus-One Was Perfect To Keep Things Open For Me

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Paul George Felt Thunder 'Was The Road For Me To Win'

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Devin Harris Agrees To One-Year Deal With Mavericks

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Jabari Bird To Sign Two-Year Deal With Celtics

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Devin Harris, Mavericks Close To One-Year Deal

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Ed Davis Also Received Interest From Blazers, Warriors, 76ers, Thunder

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Isaiah Hartenstein Agrees To Three-Year Deal With Rockets

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Pelicans Sign Troy Williams

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Hawks Agree To Sign Daniel Hamilton To One-Year Deal

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