After two years in Atlanta, Dejounte Murray was traded to New Orleans in July, leaving an open backcourt spot in the Hawks‘ projected starting lineup next to star point guard Trae Young. Who will fill that opening? Lauren Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (subscription required) considers the options, suggesting that as many as five players could be in the mix for … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hawks, Hornets, Friedman, Wade
Heat Waive Bryson Warren, Malik Williams
The Heat have waived Bryson Warren and Malik Williams, the team announced (via Twitter). Both players were signed to Exhibit 10 contracts on Wednesday. As Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald points out (Twitter link), the moves were procedural, as both players are expected to spend the upcoming season with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami’s NBA G League affiliate. If they spend at … [Read more...] about Heat Waive Bryson Warren, Malik Williams
Heat Sign Bryson Warren To Exhibit 10 Deal
Free agent guard Bryson Warren has signed a deal with the Heat, the team has announced (Twitter link). Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (via Twitter) confirms that the agreement will be an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, which will put the Heat’s preseason roster at a capacity 21 players. Following his sophomore high school season at Arkansas’ Little Rock Central High … [Read more...] about Heat Sign Bryson Warren To Exhibit 10 Deal
Heat Sign Malik Williams To Exhibit 10 Contract
The Heat have signed free agent big man Malik Williams to their roster on an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (Twitter link). Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link) first reported that Miami was signing Williams to a camp deal. Williams, who went undrafted out of Louisville in 2022, played in Poland during his first … [Read more...] about Heat Sign Malik Williams To Exhibit 10 Contract
DeMar DeRozan Discusses Free Agency, Decision To Join Kings
Appearing on Podcast P with Paul George on Monday (YouTube link), new Kings forward DeMar DeRozan explained that finding an opportunity to contend for a championship was his top priority when he entered free agency this July, which is why he and the Bulls didn’t work out a new deal despite having previously expressed mutual admiration. “I had a hell of a time in Chicago,” … [Read more...] about DeMar DeRozan Discusses Free Agency, Decision To Join Kings