April 2022 Basketball Wiretap

Jerome Robinson, Warriors Agree To Camp Deal

Aug 31, 2022 8:29 PM

The news came from an unexpected source, but the Golden State Warriors are reportedly set to bring in Jerome Robinson in on a training camp contract. ESPN's lead NFL insider Adam Schefter broke the news in a departure from his normal duties covering the gridiron.

Robinson spent last season with the Santa Cruz Warriors of the G League. In 22 games, Robinson averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game for the 2022 champions minor league affiliate.

The 6-foot-4 guard out of Boston College was selected with the 13th pick of the 2018 NBA Draft. Robinson played the first two-and-half years of his career with the LA Clippers. He was traded to the Washington Wizards at the 2020 trade deadline and went on to appear in 38 games in DC over one-and-half seasons.

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Josh Jackson Signs With Raptors

Aug 31, 2022 3:24 PM

The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Josh Jackson. 

Jackson, 6-foot-8, 207 pounds, averaged 6.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 16.3 minutes in 51 games (three starts) last season with Detroit and Sacramento. He shot 40 percent (120-300) from the field and scored in double figures 13 times, highlighted by a season-best 24 points (9-13 FG, 5-7 3PT, 1-1 FT) Jan. 3 at Milwaukee.

A native of San Diego, California, Jackson was picked fourth overall by Phoenix in the 2017 NBA Draft. He holds career averages of 11.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 23.1 minutes in 291 games (92 starts) with Phoenix, Memphis, Detroit and Sacramento. Through five NBA seasons, he is shooting .416 (1222-2939) from the floor and has recorded nine double-doubles.

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Montrezl Harrell Has Felony Charge Reduced To Misdemeanor

Aug 31, 2022 1:31 PM

Montrezl Harrell has had felony charges on trafficking marijuana reduced to possession of marijuana and a misdemeanor. If Harrell remains in good legal standing for the next 12 months, the misdemeanor charge will be removed from the record.

Harrell's legal status has contributed to him remaining a free agent deep into the offseason.

Harrell finished last season with the Charlotte Hornets.C

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Jalen Adaway, Spurs Agree To Exhibit 10 Contract

Aug 31, 2022 9:35 AM

The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with guard Jalen Adaway. San Antonio will need to clear a roster spot to sign Adaway, as they are currently at the maximum of 20 players on their offseason roster.

Adaway was a two-year starter for St. Bonaventure after transferring from Miami (OH) after his sophomore season. As a senior, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 15.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Adaway then played in 2022 Summer League for the Miami Heat.

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Markieff Morris, Nets Agree To One-Year Deal

Aug 30, 2022 11:31 AM

Markieff Morris has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets.

Morris spent last season with the Miami Heat, appearing in 17 games due to injury.

The deal is contingent on a physical which Morris will undergo this week.

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RJ Barrett, Knicks Agree To Four-Year Contract Worth Up To $120M

Aug 29, 2022 11:12 PM

RJ Barrett and the New York Knicks have agreed to a four-year contract worth up to $120 million.

Barrett was the No. 3 overall pick by the Knicks out of Duke in 2019.

The Knicks and Utah Jazz have held discussions on a Donovan Mitchell trade with some proposals including Barrett. While the Knicks could still trade Barrett, he is now subject to poison pill provisions.

Leon Rose set a Monday deadline with the Jazz to reach on a trade for Mitchell otherwise the Knicks were prepared to commit to the Barrett extension.

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Blazers Waive Didi Louzada To Dip Under Luxury Tax

Aug 29, 2022 9:31 PM

The Portland Trail Blazers have waived Didi Louzada.

Louzada has appeared in 12 career games over two seasons with the Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans.  

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Blazers used the waive-and-stretch provision on Louzada, which will get them under the luxury tax.

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Nets In 'Advanced Discussions' To Sign Markieff Morris

Aug 29, 2022 1:10 AM

The Brooklyn Nets are in "advanced discussions" with Markieff Morris, sources told Mark Stein.

Stein reported earlier on Sunday that the Nets and Sixers are both interested in Morris.

The Nets also signed Yuta Watanabe on Sunday. The team had six open roster spots prior to the signing. 

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Hornets Considering Elfrid Payton, Isaiah Thomas, Kemba Walker For Point Guard Depth

Aug 28, 2022 1:18 PM

The Charlotte Hornets have had a quiet offseason, only adding Mark Williams and re-signing Cody Martin. Charlotte is still on the lookout for point guard depth behind LaMelo Ball, and they're reportedly looking at a couple of familiar faces.

The Hornets have considered re-signing Isaiah Thomas, who finished last season with the team. They've also looked into bringing Kemba Walker back to Charlotte after he's waived by Detroit Pistons.

Charlotte has also added Elfrid Payton to their list of options, per Marc Stein. Payton played in 50 games for the Phoenix Suns last season. The eight-year veteran has also played with the Orlando Magic, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, in addition to a previous stint with the Suns in 2018.

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Nets, 76ers Interested In Signing Markieff Morris

Aug 28, 2022 1:11 PM

As was previously reported, the Brooklyn Nets have explored the idea signing free agent forward Markieff Morris. According to Marc Stein, the Nets may have some competition for Morris from the Philadelphia 76ers.

Morris is a Philadelphia native, and the Sixers are still looking to add additional frontcourt depth behind Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris. As it stands now, P.J. Tucker and Georges Niang project to be the primary backups in the frontcourt.

Morris played for the Miami Heat last season, which was his 11th in the NBA. Just as the veteran forward was rounding into form, Morris was injured in an altercation with Nikola Jokic in an early-November game. Morris was out with whiplash for over four months.

As for Brooklyn, the Nets are still looking to add depth as they rebuild their rotation. Kevin Durant has withdrawn his trade request, which has the Nets considering adding veterans to their bench.

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Raptors Sign Christian Koloko To Multi-Year Deal

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Kevin Porter Jr., Rockets Share Interest In Signing Extension

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Micah Potter, Pistons Agree To Camp Deal

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Tommy Kuhse, Spurs Agree To Camp Deal

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Wolves Sign CJ Elleby, Luka Garza

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Lakers Considering Signing Dennis Schroder

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Joe Wieskamp, Spurs Agree To Two-Year, $4.4M Deal

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Denzel Valentine, Celtics Agree To Camp Deal

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Udonis Haslem To Return For 20th Season With Heat

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Udonis Haslem To Announce 22-23 Decision On Sunday

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Kyrie Irving 'Invested' In Playing For Nets

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Tyler Herro Focused On Upcoming Season Amid Trade Rumors, Extension Talks

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Nuggets Won't Release Collin Gillespie From Two-Way Deal Despite Injury

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LeBron James, Lakers Agree To Two-Year, $97.1M Extension

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Tyler Hall, Mavericks Sign Camp Deal

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Carlik Jones Sign Camp Deal With Bulls

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Alize Johnson, Spurs Agree To One-Year, $2M Deal

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Jalen Harris Reinstated By NBA, NBPA

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Udonis Haslem Remains Undecided On Playing This Season

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Says He's Open To Playing For Bulls Later In Career

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