As teams began to tweak their rosters with the added flexibility that 10-day contracts bring, there were plenty of things to talk about this week. Couple those transactions with some significant injuries to key players and the latest chapter in the Knicks’ dysfunctional season and you have yourself an action-packed Week In Review:
News
- The plot thickens in New York. This week Carmelo Anthony spoke about his no-trade clause and ultimately decided that a conversation between he and Phil Jackson was needed. During the meeting Anthony told Jackson that he would like to remain with the Knicks, although he would possibly consider waiving the no-trade clause.
- The new Collective Bargaining Agreement was formally signed.
- Despite the team’s struggles, Pistons owner Tom Gores has confidence in head coach Stan Van Gundy.
- Former NBA player Ben Gordon has signed on to play in the D-League. He last saw action with the Magic in 2014/15.
Injuries
- Clippers guard Chris Paul will undergo surgery to repair torn ligament in thumb, out 6-8 weeks.
- Lakers forward Luol Deng sprains wrist, out indefinitely.
- Sixers rookie Ben Simmons makes progress from foot injury, could return after All-Star Break.
- Knicks big men Kristaps Porzingis and Joakim Noah undergo MRIs.
- Kings forward Rudy Gay tears Achilles, out for season.
- Mavs guard J.J. Barea injures calf, out for weeks.
- Presumed first-round pick OG Anunoby injures knee, out for season.
- Spurs center Pau Gasol will undergo surgery on fractured bone in hand, out indefinitely.
Rumors
- Teams have inquired about the availability of Suns forward P.J. Tucker.
- The Bulls may have an interest in Chris Bosh.
- Magic allegedly offer Nikola Vucevic to Heat for Goran Dragic.
- The Wolves are said to be shopping Ricky Rubio and have had discussions with the Pistons.
- Warriors guard Steph Curry intends to remain with team.
- Warriors owner Joe Lacob expects Kevin Durant to re-sign.
Transactions
- Hawks sign veteran guard Gary Neal to 10-day contract.
- Mavs sign guard Pierre Jackson to 10-day contract.
- Spurs sign veteran center Joel Anthony to 10-day contract.
- Heat sign forward Okaro White to 10-day contract.
- Sixers sign Chasson Randle to second 10-day contract.
- Nuggets acquire Mo Williams from Hawks, waive him.
- … then Sixers claim Mo Williams off of waivers, waive him.