April 2022 Basketball Wiretap

Mavericks Assign Jaden Hardy To G League

Oct 31, 2022 1:31 PM

The Dallas Mavericks have assigned guard Jaden Hardy to the Texas Legends of the NBA G League.

Hardy (6-4, 198) has played 10 minutes in two games with the Mavericks this season, posting two rebounds and one assist. The rookie will be with the Legends through their back-to-back at the Austin Spurs on Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5.

Hardy has appeared in two games so far for the Mavericks. 

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Sam Merrill Selected First Overall At 2022 G League Draft

Oct 22, 2022 5:22 PM

Two-year NBA veteran Sam Merrill was the first overall selection at the 2022 NBA Draft. Merrill was selected the Cleveland Charge, who are the Cleveland Cavaliers G League affiliate. Merrill remains an NBA free agent and free to sign with any NBA team, despite playing for the Charge this season.

Joe Wieskamp, who played for the San Antonio Spurs last season was selected second overall by the Wisconsin Herd. The Herd are the affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Other notable players selected were rookie Jared Rhoden (College Park Skyhawks - Atlanta Hawks), three-year NBA veteran Rashad Vaughn (Cleveland Charge - Cleveland Cavaliers) and six-year NBA veteran Norris Cole (Grand Rapids Gold - Denver Nuggets).

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South Bay Lakers Acquire Devin Cannady

Oct 20, 2022 6:43 PM

The South Bay Lakers have acquired Devin Cannady via trade with the Lakeland Magic.

Cannady was one of Orlando's last cuts in training camp.

The Los Angeles Lakers will not hold any special rights over any other NBA team to sign Cannady. 

Cannady shot 46.8 percent on three-pointers last season in the G League. 

After their opening night loss, LeBron James lamented the lack of shooting currently on the roster of the Lakers.

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Pelicans Sign EJ Liddell To Two-Way Contract

Oct 17, 2022 8:32 AM

The New Orleans Pelicans signed E.J. Liddell to a Two-Way contract. Liddell was drafted out of Ohio State by the Pelicans with the 11th pick of the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft.

While playing for New Orleans at Las Vegas Summer League, Liddell tore his ACL. The injured occurred in Liddell's second game of Summer League.

Liddell has already had surgery and has begun rehab. He's expected to miss the entire 2022-23 NBA season, but will continue to rehab and be around the Pelicans now that he's on a Two-Way deal.

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Sixers To Convert Michael Foster Jr To Two-Way Contract, Waive Charlie Brown Jr

Oct 16, 2022 10:28 AM

The Philadelphia 76ers will convert Michael Foster Jr. to a Two-Way contract. To create the space for Foster, the Sixers will waive Charlie Brown Jr. from his Two-Way deal.

Foster went undrafted at the 2022 NBA Draft after spending last season with the G League Ignite. With the Ignite, 6-foot-8 forward averaged 15.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks over 28 G League games.

Brown saw limited action in 19 NBA games with Philadelphia last season. He's also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks in his three-year NBA career.

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Mavericks Convert McKinley Wright IV To Two-Way Contract

Oct 16, 2022 9:48 AM

The Dallas Mavericks have converted McKinley Wright IV to a Two-Way contract. Wright had been with the Mavs on an Exhibit 10 contract for the preseason.

Wright was with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a Two-Way contract last season. He appeared in five NBA games.

In 18 G League games with the Iowa Wolves, Wright averaged 18.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game. The 5-foot-11 point guard moved to Dallas as a free agent this summer. Wright will now split his time between the Mavs and the Texas Legends of the G League.

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Wizards Convert Jordan Goodwin To Two-Way Contract

Oct 16, 2022 9:23 AM

The Washington Wizards have converted Jordan Goodwin to a Two-Way contract. Goodwin was signed to a convertible Exhibit 10 contract for the preseason.

Goodwin saw limited action in two NBA appearances last season. He had been called up on a hardship 10 Day contract due to players being in the health and safety protocols.

In 31 G League with the Capital City Go-Go, Goodwin shined. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 16.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.9 steals per game.

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Clippers Convert Moses Brown To Two-Way Contract

Oct 16, 2022 9:10 AM

The LA Clippers converted the contract for Moses Brown to a Two-Way deal. Brown had been signed to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal.

The 7-foot-2 center provides LA with depth behind Ivica Zubac. The two are the only traditional fives on the Clippers roster.

Los Angeles will be Brown's fifth stop in the NBA. He's previously played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers. In 92 NBA games (38 starts), Brown has averaged 6.0 points and 5.8 rebounds.

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Warriors Convert Ty Jerome, Anthony Lamb To Two-Way Deals; Waive Jerome Robinson, Pat Spencer

Oct 15, 2022 10:09 AM

The Golden State Warriors have converted Ty Jerome and Anthony Lamb to Two-Way contracts. The Warriors also waived Jerome Robinson and Pat Spencer from their non-guaranteed training camp deals.

Golden State acquired Jerome after he was waived by the Houston Rockets, following a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jerome has averaged 7.1 points over 112 games in his three-year career.

Lamb has played for the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs in his two-year NBA career. He's seen action in 26 games over two years.

Both Robinson and Spencer are expected to play for the Santa Cruz Warriors this upcoming season. Robinson will be returning to Santa Cruz, while former lacrosse star Spencer will start his career in the G League.

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Scoot Henderson Day-To-Day With Bone Bruise In Knee

Oct 7, 2022 1:24 AM

Scoot Henderson is listed as day-to-day after suffering a bone bruise in his knee.

Henderson suffered the injury while guarding Victor Wembanyama during the G League Ignite's 112-106 loss to Metropolitans 92 on Thursday.

Henderson downplayed the injury, adding that he hoped to be healthy by the Ignite's G League opener on November 4.

Henderson finished with 0 points in 5 minutes on Thursday. 

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Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson Shine In First Exhibition Matchup

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London Johnson To Reclassify To 2022 Class, Sign With G League Ignite

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