If you missed any of this past week’s biggest headlines from around the NBA, we’ve got you covered with our Week in Review. Here are some of the most noteworthy stories from the last seven days:
Vince Carter agreed to a new one-year contract with the Hawks. The deal ensures that Carter will become the first player in NBA history to play a 22nd season. It’s expected to be his last.
Kevin Durant said he only considered the Warriors and Nets in free agency. In his first in-depth interview since his free agent decision, Durant also said that he doesn’t blame the Warriors for the Achilles injury that will sideline him for most or all of the 2019/20 season.
The Heat have re-signed Udonis Haslem to a one-year contract. Haslem, who has been with the franchise since 2003, will be Miami’s 14th man. He’ll also likely be the last player the team can fit within its hard cap, barring additional cost-cutting moves.
Michael Beasley was suspended for five games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. Beasley is still a free agent, but would have to serve the suspension if he signs with an NBA team. He may end up returning to China instead though, as he reportedly has an offer worth about $5MM from a Chinese team.
The Mavericks signed second-round pick Isaiah Roby to a four-year contract. The deal will pay Roby $1.5MM in his rookie season, which is the highest ever first-year salary for a second-rounder entering the league out of college.
Here are 10 more noteworthy headlines from the past week:
- Team USA announced 17 finalists for the FIBA World Cup tournament. The roster will have to be trimmed to 12 before competition begins at the end of August.
- Kyle Lowry, who is entering a contract year, said he’d love to sign an extension with the Raptors.
- The NCAA announced a series of new regulations for agents representing college prospects who test the draft waters. It was immediately dubbed the “Rich Paul Rule” by multiple players.
- Angel Delgado secured a lucrative one-year contract from a team in the Chinese Basketball Association. Wayne Selden and Jerian Grant are also reportedly expected to play in China.
- The Timberwolves signed second-round pick Jaylen Nowell to a four-year contract.
- Pistons second-round pick Deividas Sirvydis said he’ll remain in Lithuania for the 2019/20 season.
- The Sixers hired former NBA All-Star Roy Hibbert as a player development coach.
- The Grizzlies announced the assistant coaches who will make up new head coach Taylor Jenkins‘ staff.
- Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari underwent an emergency appendectomy, but still aims to play for Italy in the World Cup.
- The Hornets reportedly offered Kemba Walker just shy of $160MM over five years in free agency.
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