Hoops Rumors

10:21am: White will replace Leonard on Team USA’s roster, Spears confirms (via Twitter). 9:57am: Star Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will withdraw from Team USA’s roster ahead of the Olympics in Paris, sources tell Shams Charania and Joe Vardon of The Athletic (Twitter link). USA Basketball intends to name a replacement for Leonard on the 12-team roster that will travel to … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard Withdraws From Team USA; Derrick White To Replace Him

Although the Raptors haven’t entirely closed the door on the possibility of bringing back free agent wing Gary Trent Jr., his return appears increasingly likely based on how the team’s offseason has played out, says Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca. As Lewenberg observes, Toronto sacrificed much of its cap flexibility by taking on salary in a trade with the Kings and exercising Bruce … [Read more...] about Atlantic Rumors: Trent, Quickley, Knicks, Kessler, Bertans, Celtics

Following the end of the July moratorium on Saturday, teams wasted no time in officially finalizing many of the contracts they’d agreed to up until that point. Now that those contracts have been completed, we have the official details on many of them. Here, via several reporters – including Keith Smith of Spotrac, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, and cap expert Yossi Gozlan – as … [Read more...] about Contract Details: George, Martin, Wiseman, Isaac, Hield, More

The Celtics have officially inked No. 30 draft pick Baylor Scheierman to his rookie deal, according to a team press statement. The 6’6″ swingman enjoyed a decorated five-year collegiate career, splitting his time between South Dakota State and Creighton. He was twice named an All-Summit League First-Teamer in 2021 and ’22 while with South Dakota State, where he finished as the … [Read more...] about Celtics Sign Baylor Scheierman To Rookie Contract

The Celtics have re-signed forward Drew Peterson to a two-way contract, per NBA.com’s transaction log. Peterson, 24, went undrafted in 2023 after spending two seasons at Rice and three at USC. He signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Miami and began the season in the fall with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Heat’s G League affiliate, before signing a two-way deal with Boston in … [Read more...] about Celtics Re-Sign Drew Peterson To Two-Way Contract

The Celtics have one remaining roster spot after agreeing to re-sign Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman. The team has interest in bringing back wing Oshae Brissett, who declined his $2.5MM player option. However, Brissett is still seeking out another team that can offer more playing time, Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reports.The Celtics still have the option to bring back … [Read more...] about Brissett Still Seeking Better Opportunity

After spending the past two seasons as a Lakers assistant, Jordan Ott has agreed to join Kenny Atkinson‘s coaching staff with the Cavaliers, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter link). Ott, who previously worked under Atkinson in Brooklyn, interviewed for Charlotte’s head coaching position this spring. According to Wojnarowski, Ott was a finalist in that process … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Cavs, Ott, Nets, Celtics, Hawks

Since the Celtics won the NBA title 12 days ago, team president Brad Stevens has watched other contenders make roster moves to try to catch up, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. The battle to keep Boston from repeating next season will kick into high gear when free agency starts Sunday evening. The Celtics won’t be very active because their status as a second-apron team … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Stevens, Celtics, Sixers, George, Nets