April 2020 Basketball Wiretap

Thon Maker Agrees To Non-Guaranteed Deal With Cavs

Nov 28, 2020 10:59 PM

Thon Maker has agreed to a non-guaranteed, training camp deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Maker averaged 4.7 points and 2.8 rebounds last season with the Pistons, who did not give him a qualifying offer.

The Cavs currently have 14 players under contract. 

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Tags: Thon Maker, Cleveland Cavaliers, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Bucks Rescind Qualifying Offer For Frank Mason

Nov 22, 2020 3:21 PM

The Milwaukee Bucks have rescinded their qualifying offer to Frank Mason, sources told Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports.

The 26-year-old Mason is now an unrestricted free agent. 

Chris Haynes/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Frank Mason, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Torrey Craig Becomes Unrestricted Free Agent After Nuggets Pull Qualifying Offer

Nov 21, 2020 5:51 PM

The Denver Nuggets have pulled their qualifying offer to Torrey Craig, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Craig will now become an unrestricted free agent.

The 29-year-old Craig averaged 5.4 points and 3.3 rebounds last season. 

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

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Teresa Weatherspoon Named Assistant Coach On Pelicans Staff

Nov 17, 2020 1:48 AM

The New Orleans Pelicans announced their assistant coaching staff, including Teresa Weatherspoon.

The 54-year-old Weatherspoon is now the eighth full-time female assistant coach in the league.

Bob Beyer, Casey Hill and Rex Walters were unveiled as part of Stan Van Gundy's staff.

The team will also keep Fred Vinson on the staff. 

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Otto Porter Jr. Exercises $28.4 Million Player Option

Nov 16, 2020 12:49 AM

Otto Porter Jr. opted into his player option worth $28.4 million, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports.

The 27-year-old Porter averaged 11.9 points and 3.4 rebounds for the Bulls last season. 

Chris Haynes/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Otto Porter, Chicago Bulls, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Nicolas Batum Exercises $27.1 Million Player Option With Hornets

Nov 15, 2020 9:04 PM

Nicolas Batum will exercise his $27.1 million player option and return to the Hornets for the 2020-21 season, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Batum averaged 3.6 points and 4.5 rebounds last season. 

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Tags: Nicolas Batum, Charlotte Hornets, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Evan Fournier Exercises $17 Million Player Option With Magic

Nov 15, 2020 8:58 PM

Evan Fournier exercised his $17 million player option for the 2020-21 season and return to the Orlando Magic, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Fournier averaged 18.5 points and 3.2 assists last season. 

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Wesley Matthews Declines Player Option, Will Become Free Agent

Nov 15, 2020 8:52 PM

Wesley Matthews declined his player option worth $2.7 million, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The 34-year-old Matthews is reportedly attracting interest from the Lakers to replace Danny Green. 

Shams Charania/The Athletic

Tags: Wesley Matthews, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Anthony Davis To Decline Player Option, Will Become Unrestricted Free Agent

Nov 15, 2020 7:52 PM

Anthony Davis will decline his $28.7 million player option, sources told Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports.

Davis is set to become an unrestricted free agent.

Chris Haynes/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Zach Guthrie Joins Mavs Coaching Staff

Nov 15, 2020 1:09 PM

Zach Guthrie has agreed to join Rick Carlisle's staff with the Dallas Mavericks, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Guthrie was previously with the Jazz.

Guthrie will replace Stephan Silas on Carlisle's staff. 

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Tags: Dallas Mavericks, NBA, NBA Misc Official Transaction

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Corey Brewer Joins Pelicans As Player Development Coach

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Chris Finch To Join Raptors Coaching Staff

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Heat Announce Return Of Udonis Haslem, Hire Caron Butler As Assistant

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Rockets Hire Will Weaver As Assistant Coach

Marc Stein/The New York Times

Rick Higgins Joins Rockets As Assistant Coach

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Chauncey Billups, Larry Drew Close To Joining Ty Lue's Staff

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Pacers Retain Bill Bayno As Assistant Coach

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Elton Brand Signs Multiyear Extension, Daryl Morey To Be Introduced Monday

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