April 2019 Basketball Wiretap

Knicks To Sign Henry Ellenson To Two-Year Deal

Feb 28, 2019 11:15 AM

The New York Knicks will sign Henry Ellenson to a two-year deal once his 10-day contract expires.

Ellenson's deal with the Knicks will include a team option for the 19-20 season.

Ellenson was waived by the Detroit Pistons in early February.

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Hornets Not Interested In Discussing Buyout With Frank Kaminsky

Feb 28, 2019 9:25 AM

Frank Kaminsky has sought a buyout before Friday's deadline in order to become playoff eligible with another team.

The Charlotte Hornets, however, have not been interested in discussing a buyout with Kaminsky.

Kaminsky is averaging 5.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 10.4 minutes per game this season.

Kaminsky will be a restricted free agent this summer.

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Dirk Nowitzki Hasn't Ruled Out Returning For 19-20 Season

Feb 28, 2019 9:06 AM

Dirk Nowitzki hasn't ruled out returning to the Dallas Mavericks for the 19-20 season.

Nowitzki has maintained that he plans to wait until the summer before making a final decision. Nowitzki has begun to feel better of late for the first time since undergoing ankle surgery last spring.

Nowitzki also would like the chance to play with Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis.

"I'd love to be there for the young guys one more year, but I think it depends on how the body feels," Nowitzki said. "I've had some issues, obviously, this year. I had some knee swelling here the last few weeks, actually before the All-Star break, so it's not all great. But like I said, I am feeling better. I am feeling a little stronger.

"I think I'm going to make that decision later on, but I think the future's bright. I think Luka and KP, if they stay healthy, stay together, they should be a great combo. They should play great off each other. Both have an incredible skill set for their size, incredible playmaking ability for their size. They should jell well, but we have to see how it goes next year."

Porzingis has quietly lobbied for Nowitzki to play next season. Porzingis grew up idolizing Nowitzki. 

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Dairis Bertans Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Pelicans

Feb 28, 2019 8:46 AM

Dairis Bertans has agreed to a two-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.

The deal will have a team option for the 19-20 season.

The Pelicans waived Tim Frazier to create a roster spot for Bertans.

Bertans is under contract with Olimpia Milano, but has an out-clause for the NBA.

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Clippers Project To Have $54M-$75M In 2019 Cap Space

Feb 27, 2019 11:48 AM

The Los Angeles Clippers project to have between $54 million and $75 million in cap space this offseason.

"It's hard to do," Doc Rivers said of being an organization in competitive transition. "Fortunately, because of that big three, we were able to get enough out of that to pretty much stay competitive, and because of those guys, we were able to get things."

During a series of brainstorming sessions in September of 2017, the Clippers debated whether they could be a competitive top-four seed during the next four- to six-year period. Lawrence Frank, Michael Winger and Jerry West concluded that would be an unlikely scenario with their current roster, which led to the Blake Griffin trade and not keeping DeAndre Jordan long-term.

The Clippers didn't initially have 2019 in mind to pursue free agents until Kawhi Leonard wanted out of San Antonio with Los Angeles as his preferred landing spot, as well as free agents such as Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving having uncertain situations.

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Hawks To Sign B.J. Johnson To 10-Day Contract

Feb 27, 2019 11:41 AM

The Atlanta Hawks will sign B.J. Johnson to a 10-day contract.

The Hawks have a roster spot available. They signed Jordan Sibert to a 10-day contract last week and converted the two-way contract of Jaylen Adams earlier this month.

Sibert’s 10-day contract expires on March 1.

Johnson went to Summer League with the Hornets and training camp with the Magic, who waived him and assigned him to their G League affiliate.

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Tahjere McCall Signs 10-Day Contract With Nets

Feb 26, 2019 3:11 PM

Long Island Nets guard Tahjere McCall has signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets. The call-up is the fifth in Long Island Nets history and the second for the team this season, joining Mitch Creek. 

McCall (6’5”, 190) has appeared in 23 games for Long Island this season, recording averages of 10.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.6 steals in 25.3 minutes per game. The 24-year-old also spent last season with Long Island, appearing in 37 games and registering averages of 9.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals in 28.2 minutes per contest. 

Prior to beginning his professional career, McCall spent two years at Niagara University (2012-14) and two years at Tennessee State (2015-17). In his final two collegiate seasons at Tennessee State, McCall earned Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year accolades and First Team All-OVC honors in both seasons.

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Wolves Sign Cam Reynolds To 10-Day Contract

Feb 26, 2019 10:25 AM

The Minnesota Timberwolves will sign Cam Reynolds of the Stockton Kings to a 10-day contract.

Reynolds went undrafted out of Tulane in 2018.

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Bucks Sign Isaiah Canaan To 10-Day Contract

Feb 25, 2019 7:20 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed guard Isaiah Canaan to a 10-day contract.

Canaan, 27, has played in 26 games (16 starts) with both Phoenix and Minnesota this season, appearing most recently in seven games with the Timberwolves while on two 10-day contracts. The 6-foot guard is averaging 6.7 points, 3.1 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 23.0 minutes per game this season.

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Kings To Sign Corey Brewer To 2nd 10-Day Contract

Feb 20, 2019 2:01 PM

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to sign Corey Brewer to a second 10-day contract.

Brewer has yet to appear in a game with the Kings.

Brewer previously played for the Philadelphia 76ers this season.

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Heat Sign Emanuel Terry To 10-Day Contract

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Knicks Sign John Jenkins To Two-Year Deal

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Suns Sign Ray Spalding To 10-Day Contract

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NBA Estimates 37-40 Percent Of Players Will Be Free Agents In 2019 Offseason

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Enes Kanter Agrees To Sign With Blazers

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Grizzlies Sign Bruno Caboclo To Multi-Year Deal

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Thunder Sign Richard Solomon To 10-Day Contract

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Markieff Morris Cleared To Play, Receives Interest From Rockets, Lakers

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Kevin Durant's Thirty Five Ventures Moving Into New York Office

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Jeremy Lin Agrees To Buyout With Hawks, Will Sign With Raptors

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Ben Simmons Would Like To Receive Mentorship From Magic Johnson

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Pacers Sign Edmond Sumner To Two-Year Contract

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Cavaliers Sign Nik Stauskas For Remainder Of Season

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Knicks Delete Image Of Kevin Durant In Pitch To Season Ticket Holders

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Wolves Sign Isaiah Canaan To 2nd 10-Day Contract

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Danny Ainge Compares Kyrie Irving Situation To Engagement With Marriage Expected On July 1

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Pistons To Sign Wayne Ellington, Waive Henry Ellenson

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Clippers Don't Consider Jimmy Butler One Of Their Top Free Agent Targets

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Raptors Sign Malcolm Miller To 10-Day Contract

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Nets Release Mitch Creek From 10-Day Contract

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