Jaylon Tyson Signs Rookie Contract With Cavaliers
2024/07/jaylon-tyson-signs-rookie-contract-with-cavaliers.htmlWith Tyson signed, the Cavaliers are now carrying 12 players on standard contracts, including 10 fully guaranteed salaries (Craig Porter…
L.A. Notes: Bridges, George, Tucker, Gentry, Thompson, Bronny James, Hood-Schifino
2024/07/los-angeles-notes-bridges-george-tucker-gentry-thompson-bronny-james-hood-schifino.htmlLos Angeles reached a deal earlier in free agency with guard Kevin Porter Jr., who also faced domestic violence allegations, and previously signed Joshua Primo, who was waived by the Spurs after he was accused of exposing himself to multiple women.
Clippers, Mo Bamba Finalize One-Year Deal
2024/07/clippers-mo-bamba-agree-to-one-year-deal.htmlThe Clippers have been busy during the first couple days of free agency, reaching contract agreements with James Harden (two years, $70MM), Derrick Jones (three years, $30MM), Nicolas Batum (two years, $9.6MM), Kevin Porter Jr.
Checking In On Where Things Stand In NBA Free Agency
2024/07/checking-in-on-where-things-stand-in-nba-free-agency.htmlWhile they lost George, the Clippers did reach a new two-year deal with James Harden and are bringing in at least two outside free agents, striking agreements with swingman Derrick Jones and guard Kevin Porter.
Paul George Signs Four-Year Max Contract With Sixers
2024/07/paul-george-signs-max-contract-with-sixers.htmland Kevin Porter Jr.
Clippers Sign Kevin Porter Jr. To Two-Year Contract
2024/07/clippers-to-sign-kevin-porter-jr-to-two-year-contract.htmlJULY 10: Porter is officially a Clipper, the team announced today in a press release.
Northwest Notes: Ayton, Clingan, C. Williams, Porter
2024/06/northwest-notes-ayton-clingan-c-williams-porter.htmlThe Nuggets need a roster shakeup this summer and their best option is to trade Michael Porter Jr., contends Troy Renck of The Denver Post.
Free Agent Rumors: KCP, George, Thompson, Bridges, More
2024/06/free-agent-rumors-kcp-george-thompson-bridges-more.htmlThe Nuggets also recently had interest in George in that scenario, but don't appear prepared to pursue a deal that would see them give up Michael Porter Jr.
Hawks Trade AJ Griffin To Rockets In Three-Team Deal
2024/06/hawks-trading-aj-griffin-to-rockets-for-no-44-pick.htmlThe Rockets, who will be operating over the cap but have plenty of breathing room below the luxury tax line, will be able to acquire the 20-year-old without sending out a player because they have a $4.5MM trade exception from last year's Kevin Porter trade that Griffin will fit into, as Bobby Marks of ESPN tweets.
Hoops Rumors Glossary: Traded Player Exception
2024/06/hoops-rumors-glossary-traded-player-exception-5.htmlFor instance, the Rockets used a trade exception they created in last October's Kevin Porter trade to acquire AJ Griffin from the Hawks on Thursday.
Atlantic Notes: Celtics FAs, White, Hauser, Raptors, Missi, Porter
2024/06/atlantic-notes-kornet-tillman-queta-white-hauser-raptors-draft-missi-porter.htmlCanadian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the Jontay Porter betting scandal, ESPN's David Purdum reports.
2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder
2024/06/2024-nba-offseason-preview-oklahoma-city-thunder.htmlKevin Porter Jr.
2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Denver Nuggets
2024/06/2024-nba-offseason-preview-denver-nuggets.htmlThe starting five of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter, Aaron Gordon, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope remained extremely effective in 2023/24, registering the second-best net rating of any lineup that played at least 250 minutes together (+13.6).
2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers
2024/06/2024-nba-offseason-preview-cleveland-cavaliers.htmlWith those roadblocks in mind, it's perhaps not surprising that Koby Altman told reporters in May that he doesn't expect "sweeping changes" this offseason, or that recent reports have suggested the front office's private stance has aligned with its public one.
And-Ones: Poland, Sochan, M. James, J. Porter, More
2024/06/and-ones-poland-sochan-m-james-j-porter-more.htmlA total of four men have now been charged by federal prosecutors in the sports betting scandal related to Jontay Porter's lifetime ban from the NBA, reports Jennifer Peltz of The Associated Press.
And-Ones: Media Rights, J. Porter, Voigt, Injuries, FAs
2024/06/and-ones-media-rights-j-porter-voigt-injuries-fas.htmlA court complaint filed in New York this week alleges that former Raptors forward Jontay Porter owed "significant gambling debts" and agreed to settle them by exiting a January 26 game early, citing an injury, ensuring that the "under" prop bets on his statistical benchmarks for that contest would all hit.
Northwest Notes: Dieng, Thunder, Wolves, MPJ
2024/06/northwest-notes-dieng-thunder-draft-wolves-payroll-porter-jr.htmlShould the Nuggets consider trading Michael Porter Jr.? The Denver Post's Bennett Durando explores that topic, noting that all four teams in this year's conference finals got there with the aid of recent blockbuster deals.
Nuggets Notes: Offseason, KCP, Braun, Cancar, MPJ
2024/05/nuggets-notes-offseason-kcp-braun-cancar-mpj.htmlAddressing reporters at his end-of-season press conference on Thursday, Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth didn't say anything that would suggest major roster changes are in the cards for the franchise this offseason, writes Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.
Northwest Notes: Porter Jr., Nuggets, McDaniels, Reid, Ownership Dispute
2024/05/northwest-notes-porter-jr-nuggets-depth-mcdaniels-reid-ownership-dispute.htmlMichael Porter Jr.
Wes Unseld Jr. Joining Bulls As Top Assistant
2024/05/wes-unseld-jr-joining-bulls-as-top-assistant.htmlUnseld helped the Nuggets improve and was instrumental in allowing Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.
Poll: Who Will Win Nuggets/Timberwolves Game 7?
2024/05/poll-who-will-win-nuggets-timberwolves-game-7.htmlNuggets forward Michael Porter Jr.
And-Ones: RSNs, Kerr, Curry, 2024 FAs, Media Rights, More
2024/05/and-ones-rsns-kerr-curry-2024-fas-media-rights-more.htmlIn the wake of the Jontay Porter betting scandal, David Purdum of ESPN explores how the NBA and other major sports leagues are pushing for U.S.
2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Washington Wizards
2024/05/2024-nba-offseason-preview-washington-wizards.htmlIt also featured quality players like CJ McCollum, Steven Adams, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Otto Porter Jr., Kelly Olynyk, and Dennis Schroder, among others.
And-Ones: MVP Race, Awards Announcements, Barton, Betting, Barkley
2024/05/and-ones-mvp-race-awards-announcements-barton-betting-barkley.htmlIn the aftermath of Jontay Porter getting banned from the NBA for gambling-related offenses related to prop bets, the NBA and its partner sportsbooks are discussing changes to combat similar occurrences in the future, David Purdum of ESPN reports.
Northwest Notes: Connelly, Edwards, Murray, Nuggets
2024/05/northwest-notes-connelly-edwards-murray-nuggets.htmlThe Nuggets will face the challenge of containing Edwards' athletic, three-level scoring, in particular, while Minnesota's frontline is able to at least somewhat mitigate the efficacy of Jokic, Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr.