Following reports earlier this month that P.J. Tucker would remain away from the team, the Clippers granted permission for Tucker’s agent Andre Buck to speak with other clubs in order to facilitate a trade, according to NBA insider Chris B. Haynes (Twitter link). The two sides will continue to work together to find a new home for Tucker as he remains away from the Clippers. As … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Tucker, Clippers, Kuminga, Durant
Injury Notes: Embiid, George, Reaves, Suns, Murray
The Sixers will be without two members of their “big three” when they open their season on Wednesday vs. the Bucks, the team announced today. As Ramona Shelburne of ESPN relays (via Twitter), Joel Embiid and Paul George have both been ruled out for that game. Embiid didn’t play at all during the preseason due to left knee management. In addition to being ruled out for … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Embiid, George, Reaves, Suns, Murray
And-Ones: M. Williams, Rookies, International Prospects, G League Trade
Monty Williams will be a head coach after all this season, just not in the pro or college ranks. Williams has accepted the head coaching job at TMI Episcopal prep school in San Antonio, where he will coach his son Elijah, NBA insider Chris Haynes tweets. The Pistons fired Williams in June just one season after he signed a six-year, $78.5MM contract. Williams is replacing former … [Read more...] about And-Ones: M. Williams, Rookies, International Prospects, G League Trade
Suns Cut Frank Kaminsky
The Suns have placed veteran big man Frank Kaminsky on waivers, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic first reported (via Twitter) that Kaminsky wouldn’t make Phoenix’s opening night roster. An eight-year veteran who has appeared in 413 regular season games, Kaminsky has a solid career résumé that includes averages … [Read more...] about Suns Cut Frank Kaminsky
Extension Rumors: Durant, Kuminga, Moody, Sengun, Green, Gordon
Suns forward Kevin Durant won’t sign a contract extension before the regular season begins, Shams Charania said during an appearance on Friday’s episode of NBA Today on ESPN (YouTube link). As we outlined on Thursday, Durant – who has two years left on his current maximum-salary deal – is eligible until October 21 to sign a one-year extension worth up to $59.5MM. If he doesn’t … [Read more...] about Extension Rumors: Durant, Kuminga, Moody, Sengun, Green, Gordon