Hoops Rumors

The Suns have waived big man Mamadi Diakite and forward Moses Wood, the team announced today (Twitter link via Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports). The two cuts leave Phoenix with 18 players under contract. Diakite and Wood had both been on non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts and will likely now report to the Valley Suns this fall in order to earn bonuses worth $77.5K apiece if … [Read more...] about Suns Waive Mamadi Diakite, Moses Wood

Frank Kaminsky is on a non-guaranteed training camp deal with the Suns and is vying for the 15th spot on their standard roster. Even if he’s waived before the season begins, the veteran big man is thankful to have another NBA opportunity after dealing with a knee injury and playing in Serbia last season. “I’m just going with it,” Kaminsky told Duane Rankin of The Arizona … [Read more...] about Kaminsky Thankful The Suns Gave Him Another Chance

Now through June 2025, writers across the globe will eagerly anticipate an exciting upcoming draft class headlined by Duke forward Cooper Flagg, alongside other top talents. Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo of ESPN recently paired to provide an early look at the top 100 prospects before the college season tips off (Insider link). Flagg ranked first, but Rutgers guards Ace Bailey … [Read more...] about And-Ones: 2025 Draft Big Board, Tanking, NBAGL Trade

The Knicks have added Boo Buie on an Exhibit 10 contract, the team’s PR department tweets. Buie was expected to sign a similar contract with the Suns after he went undrafted in June but it never became official. Buie did appear in five Summer League contests for Phoenix, averaging 9.0 points, 2.0 assists and 1.4 rebounds in 21.1 minutes per game. Buie, a 6’2″ two-time All-Big … [Read more...] about Knicks Sign Boo Buie On Exhibit 10 Deal

Jonathan Kuminga has high expectations for himself this season. The Warriors forward has set an individual goal of making his first All-Star appearance, he told Marc Spears of Andscape. “That is my trajectory. That is what I’ve been working towards,” Kuminga said. “I did as much as I could working out, getting my body ready, learning the game, working on things on defense. It’s … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Kuminga, Harris, Crawford, James Duo, Suns