April 2021 Basketball Wiretap

Quinndary Weatherspoon, Warriors Agree To 10-Day Hardship Deal

Dec 22, 2021 5:00 PM

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to sign Quinndary Weatherspoon to a 10-day hardship deal.

Weatherspoon is averaging 16.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 27.5 minutes per game this season for the Santa Cruz Warriors. 

Weatherspoon played for the San Antonio Spurs for the past two seasons. 

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Tremont Waters, Raptors Agree To 10-Day Hardship Deal

Dec 21, 2021 2:01 PM

The Toronto Raptors have agreed to sign Tremont Waters to a 10-day hardship contract.

Waters is averaging 17.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 31.5 minutes over 13 games in the G League for the Wisconsin Herd.

Waters papered in 26 games last season for the Boston Celtics. 

The Raptors currently have five players in COVID-19 health and safety protocols. 

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Ade Murkey Agrees To 10-Day Hardship Deal With Kings

Dec 21, 2021 12:07 PM

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to sign Ade Murkey to a 10-day hardship deal.

Murkey had been playing for the Kings' G League affiliate in Stockton, averaging 11.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in 26.7 minutes over 12 games this season.

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Pelicans To Sign Jared Harper To Two-Way Contract

Dec 21, 2021 9:33 AM

The New Orleans Pelicans will soon sign Jared Harper to a Two-Way contract. Harper has been playing with the Pelicans G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron, after being waived at the end of the preseason.

Harper has previously been with the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks on Two-Way deals.

In 14 games (all starts) with the Squadron, Harper has averaged 21.2 points, 4.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game. He's shot 41% on 7.5 three-point attempts per game, as well.

In order to sign Harper, New Orleans will have to waive either Jose Alvarado or Daulton Hommes from their Two-Way contract.

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Mavericks Sign Theo Pinson Via Hardship Exception

Dec 20, 2021 7:26 AM

The Dallas Mavericks will sign Theo Pinson of the Maine Celtics via the hardship exception. 

Pinson appeared in 17 games during the 20-21 season with the New York Knicks. 

In 12 G League games this season, Pinson has averaged 16.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists. 

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Lakers Sign Isaiah Thomas To 10-Day Deal

Dec 16, 2021 3:43 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers will sign Isaiah Thomas from the Grand Rapids Gold on a 10-day contract under the hardship exception.

Thomas scored 42 points in his first game with the team.

The Lakers considered signing Thomas in the offseason. Thomas previously played for the Lakers during the 17-18 season. 

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Isaiah Thomas Scores 42 Points In G League Debut

Dec 16, 2021 10:17 AM

Isaiah Thomas' G League debut was a good one. Thomas scored 42 for the Grand Rapids Gold in their loss to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

Thomas started at point guard and shot 16-of-30 from the floor. He also grabbed six rebounds, dished out eight assists and nabbed two steals. Teammate, and fellow NBA veteran, Lance Stephenson put up a triple-double of 18 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in the loss.

Thomas is hoping to use his time with the Gold to launch a return to the NBA. The plan is for Thomas to play in the upcoming G League Showcase, where every NBA team will have front office staff on-hand to scout G League players.

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Pacers Sign Terry Taylor To Two-Way Contract

Dec 15, 2021 4:19 PM

The Indiana Pacers have agreed to sign Terry Taylor of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants to a Two-Way contract.

Taylor was with the Pacers in Summer League and in the preseason.

Taylor is averaging 19.5 points, 12.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 33.5 minutes over 11 games with the Mad Ants this season.

In a related move, the Pacers have waived DeJon Jarreau.

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Isaiah Thomas Signs With Grand Rapids Gold, Unlikely To Eventually Join Nuggets

Dec 14, 2021 7:18 AM

Isaiah Thomas signed with the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League, reportedly due to his relationship with head coach Jason Terry. Both Thomas and Terry are from the Seattle area.

The Gold are the G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, but a source tells Mike Singer of the Denver Post that "there's a slim chance he's ultimately going to get called up to the Nuggets."

Thomas will participate in the G League Showcase as he continues to attempt a return to the NBA. 

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Stanley Johnson To Sign With Bulls

Dec 8, 2021 12:53 PM

The Chicago Bulls will sign Stanley Johnson from the G League's South Bay Lakers using a hardship exception. 

Johnson was with the Bulls during training camp. 

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