Each of the NBA’s 30 teams is permitted to carry 15 players on standard contracts and three on two-way deals, which works out to a maximum of 540 players across 30 rosters. Of those 540 potential roster spots, 524 are currently occupied, leaving 16 open roster spots around the NBA. Three of those open roster spots belong to a single team, while 13 other clubs have one opening … [Read more...] about NBA Teams With Open Roster Spots
Heat Notes: Ware, Defense, Love, Little
The positive vibes that the Heat generated by winning the Summer League title in Las Vegas have carried over into the start of the regular season, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. That team included first-round pick Kel’el Ware and second-round pick Pelle Larsson, along with two-way players Josh Christopher and Keshad Johnson, and coach Erik Spoelstra said they’ve … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Ware, Defense, Love, Little
Trade Rumors: Kuminga, Nets, Sixers, Murphy, Springer, Tucker
Jonathan Kuminga was believed to be seeking a maximum-salary or near-max contract ahead of Monday’s rookie scale extension deadline, which is why he and the Warriors didn’t agree to terms on a deal, Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report said today on the B/R App. However, Fischer believes Golden State will be comfortable paying Kuminga big money if he shows this season that his … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Kuminga, Nets, Sixers, Murphy, Springer, Tucker
Southeast Notes: Bufkin, Wizards, Carrington, Magic, Heat
Hawks second-year guard Kobe Bufkin suffered a partially dislocated right shoulder, the Hawks announced Thursday. It’s the second time he’s dislocated his shoulder in the last six months, as he previously suffered the same injury ahead of Las Vegas Summer League in July. Bufkin’s had a rough go with injuries over the course of his young career. He was limited to just 17 games … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Bufkin, Wizards, Carrington, Magic, Heat
Heat Notes: Herro, Butler, Offense, Richardson
Heat guard Tyler Herro bristled last season when head coach Erik Spoelstra had him play off the ball more often while attempting more catch-and-shoot three-pointers, but he has bought in on the adjustments to his role ahead of the 2024/25 season, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. “I mean, I’m actually a really good catch-and-shoot player,” Herro told … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Herro, Butler, Offense, Richardson