3:20pm: Johnson’s salary for the rest of the 2024/25 season will be fully guaranteed, according to Chiang, who reports (via Twitter) that the signing is expected to become official on Thursday. Stevens is expected to fill the newly opened two-way slot, Chiang confirms. Assuming Johnson signs a minimum-salary contract, he’ll earn a rest-of-season salary of $724,883, which will … [Read more...] about Heat To Promote Keshad Johnson To Standard Roster
Suns Looking To Move Jusuf Nurkic
The Suns are shopping starting center Jusuf Nurkic, Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic reports. Phoenix’s front office is seeking another big man in return, with the Wizards‘ Jonas Valanciunas and Bulls‘ Nikola Vucevic among the players mentioned in trade talks. There still are conversations about a deal with the Heat involving Jimmy Butler, Rankin adds, confirming a Marc … [Read more...] about Suns Looking To Move Jusuf Nurkic
Southeast Notes: Hornets, Miller, Smith, Christopher, Risacher
After getting off to a decent 4-5 start this season, the Hornets have plummeted down the standings over the past month-and-a-half. Monday’s loss to Houston, Charlotte’s 13th in its last 14 games, dropped the team to 7-22 on the season and inspired a players-only closed-door meeting after the game, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer. “I feel like we … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hornets, Miller, Smith, Christopher, Risacher
Dru Smith Diagnosed With Torn Achilles Tendon
Heat guard Dru Smith has been diagnosed with a torn left Achilles tendon, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the injury will end Smith’s season. Smith exited Monday’s game due to a lower left leg injury that was immediately feared to be significant. His wife joined him as he headed off the court to the locker room, according to Ira Winderman of … [Read more...] about Dru Smith Diagnosed With Torn Achilles Tendon
Injury Notes: Doncic, R. Williams, Leonard, Jones, Heat, Wade
After missing the past two games with a left heel contusion, Luka Doncic was upgraded to available for Monday’s contest vs. Portland, the Mavericks announced (via Twitter). The perennial All-NBA guard had previously been listed as questionable. For the same game, big man Robert Williams was ruled out due to a left ankle sprain, per the Trail Blazers (Twitter link). Williams was … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Doncic, R. Williams, Leonard, Jones, Heat, Wade