March 2020 Basketball Wiretap

Blazers Exercise Options On Anfernee Simons, Nassir Little

Dec 27, 2020 2:20 PM

The Portland Trail Blazers exercised the fourth-year rookie scale option for Anfernee Simons and third-year option for Nassir Little, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The 21-year-old Simons averaged 8.3 points per game last season.

The 20-year-old Little is currently out due to health and safety protocols. 

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Tags: Nassir Little, Anfernee Simons, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Kings Sign Chimezie Metu To Two-Way Deal

Dec 24, 2020 1:12 AM

The Sacramento Kings signed Chimezie Metu to a two-way contract, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The 23-year-old Metu was waived by the Spurs in November. 

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Tags: Chimezie Metu, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Suns Claim Frank Kaminsky Off Waivers

Dec 22, 2020 1:16 AM

The Phoenix Suns claimed Frank Kaminsky off waivers, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Kaminsky, who was waived by the Kings over the weekend, played for the Suns last season. 

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Tags: Frank Kaminsky, Phoenix Suns, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Warriors Unable To Clear Jeremy Lin Signing, Add Elijah Pemberton To G-League Roster

Dec 19, 2020 11:18 PM

The Golden State Warriors were unable to get a Letter of Clearance from FIBA to sign Jeremy Lin before Saturday night's waiver deadline.

Lin needed a Letter of Clearance after playing in China last season.

It was expected that Lin would sign with the Warriors' G-League team.

The Warriors signed-and-waived Elijah Pemberton, who will now join Santa Cruz. 

Marc Stein/The New York Times

Tags: Jeremy Lin, Elijah Pemberton, Golden State Warriors, Santa Cruz Warriors, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction, D-League, NBA Waiver, D-League Teams, D-League Official Signing

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Nets Convert Reggie Perry To Two-Way Deal, Waive Chris Chiozza

Dec 19, 2020 8:58 PM

The Brooklyn Nets converted Reggie Perry to a two-way contract, the team announced on Saturday.

The Nets also waived Chris Chiozza, Elie Okobo, and Paul Eboua.

Ian Begley/SNY

Tags: Reggie Perry, Chris Chiozza, Elie Okobo, Paul Eboua, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction, NBA Waiver

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Nets Claim Paul Eboua Off Waivers

Dec 19, 2020 1:37 PM

The Brooklyn Nets claimed Paul Eboua off waivers, sources told Alex Schiffer and Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Eboua, who went undrafted, was waived by the Heat. 

Alex Schiffer & Shams Charania/The Athletic

Tags: Paul Eboua, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Heat Convert Max Strus To Two-Way Contract, Waive B.J. Johnson

Dec 19, 2020 1:26 PM

The Miami Heat converted Max Strus' contract from an Exhibit 10 to a two-way deal, the team announced on Saturday.

Strus split time last season between the Bulls and their G-League affiliate.

The team also waived B.J. Johnson. 

Miami Heat

Tags: Max Strus, Miami Heat, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Frank Mason III Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Sixers, Plans To Join Delaware Blue Coats

Dec 19, 2020 12:35 PM

Frank Mason III signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Mason was the G-League MVP last season for the Wisconsin Herd. 

The plan is for Mason to join the Sixers' G-League affiliate, sources told NBC Sports Philadelphia. 

Noah Levick/NBC Sports Philadelphia

Tags: Frank Mason, Philadelphia Sixers, Delaware Blue Coats, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction, D-League, D-League Teams, D-League Misc Rumor

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Knicks Sign, Waive Louis King

Dec 18, 2020 1:08 AM

The New York Knicks signed, then waived Louis King on Thursday.

Louis is likely to join the Knicks' G-League team in Westchester, according to SNY.

King spent time with the Pistons' G-League team last season. 

Scott Thompson/SNY

Tags: Louis King, New York Knicks, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Grizzlies Exercise Options For Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., Brandon Clarke, Grayson Allen

Dec 17, 2020 1:36 AM

The Memphis Grizzlies exercised their 2021-22 options for Ja MorantJaren Jackson Jr.Brandon Clarke and Grayson Allen.

Morant was the unanimous choice for Rookie of the Year last season, while Clarke joined Morant on the All-Rookie first team.

Jackson was on the All-Rookie team for the 2018-19 season. 

ESPN

Tags: Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson, Jr., Brandon Clarke, Grayson Allen, Memphis Grizzlies, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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