Here are some of the most noteworthy stories from the past week at Hoops Rumors:
The NBA released its schedule for the 2017/18 season. An earlier start date and the elimination of four games in five nights for all teams highlights the changes made. The league has stretched out the regular-season schedule to allow players more rest in between games. The NBA hopes this will limit key players being rested for nationally televised matchups.
Top high school prospect Marvin Bagley has reclassified into the class of 2017. Bagley committed to Duke. He was initially set to begin his college basketball career in 2018. If the phenom declares for next year’s draft, he is expected to contend for the first overall selection.
Tayshaun Prince will join the Grizzlies front office for the upcoming season. Prince is expected to soon be named special assistant to Memphis’ general manager. The veteran small forward had reportedly been mulling a possible on-court return, while also considering coaching or a front office role.
Stan Van Gundy said that tax and cap issues will not hinder the Pistons’ ability to re-sign Avery Bradley. These comments from the Pistons head coach and president come after the team traded for Bradley earlier this offseason. Bradley will be an unrestricted free agent in 2018.
A buyout remains possible for Dwyane Wade and the Bulls. Initially, Nick Friedell indicated that a buyout was expected to happen in the not-too-distant future. While Friedell has backed off that assertion, he still says that “nobody would be surprised” if Wade decides he wants out of Chicago and reaches a buyout agreement with the team in the next few months.
Ten More Stories
- Here are the latest Kyrie Irving rumors from Adrian Wojnarowski and Steve Kyler.
- Also on the Irving front, the Raptors inquired about the disgruntled point guard.
- The Timberwolves are interested in bringing back Shabazz Muhammad, despite renouncing his rights earlier this offseason.
- Seventeen players are vying for spots on USA’s 2017 AmeriCup roster.
- Julyan Stone has been granted a release from his Italian team, and he is expected to sign with the Hornets.
- Udonis Haslem discussed a potential reunion with Dwyane Wade.
- Marc Gasol suggested that changes may be needed for the Grizzlies.
- Kevin Durant weighed in on the Cavaliers‘ situation.
- K.J. McDaniels will sign a one-year, partially guaranteed deal with the Raptors.
- The Pacers have signed veteran swingman Damien Wilkins to a one-year minimum contract.
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