In case you missed any of the past week’s top stories from around the Association, we have you covered with our Week in Review. Below are the most noteworthy stories from the last seven days.
The long layoff for point guard Derrick Rose ended Thursday when the Timberwolves signed him for the rest of the season. The move reunites him with Tom Thibodeau, who coached him in Chicago, along with several former Bulls players. Rose spent a month out of the league after being waived by Utah following a trade at the deadline.
The NBA issued a warning to the Bulls about resting healthy players. Chicago stuck center Robin Lopez and guard Justin Holiday on the bench while launching a youth movement, but the league determined that the move violated a new regulation adopted last summer.
Arizona center Deandre Ayton became the first major star to declare for this year’s draft. In the wake of a scandal at the school over accusations involving payments to players, Ayton, Rawle Alkins and Allonzo Trier all decided to enter the draft. Ayton is considered a possible No. 1 pick.
Kawhi Leonard tried to calm rumors of unrest in San Antonio, saying he wants to finish his career in San Antonio and announcing that he hopes to start playing again soon. A quad injury has limited Leonard to nine games this season. He can become a free agent in the summer of 2019.
Celtics forward Gordon Hayward is still holding onto hope that he can play this season. Hayward has spent the last five months rehabbing from a severe ankle injury he suffered on opening night.
Here are 10 more headlines from last week:
- Brandon Jennings returned to the NBA on a 10-day deal with the Bucks.
- Derrick Williams, the second player taken in the 2011 draft, signed a 10-day contract with the Lakers.
- The Magic signed Rodney Purvis for 10 days and waived Rashad Vaughn.
- Georgios Papagiannis, a first-round pick by the Kings two years ago, signed a 10-day deal with the Trail Blazers.
- Nigel Hayes inked a 10-day contract with the Raptors.
- G League guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes got a 10-day deal from the Grizzlies.
- The Bulls are considering a contract extension for forward Bobby Portis this summer.
- The Pelicans were relieved when an MRI on Anthony Davis showed he just has a sprained ankle.
- Hornets guard Michael Carter-Williams was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a posterior labral tear in his left shoulder.
- An ankle sprain will keep Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson out of action for about two weeks.