The Chicago Bulls announced today that the team has waived forward Jaylen Johnson and guard Bronson Koenig.
Chicago’s roster now stands at 18.
Month: October 2017
Magic waive Kalin Lucas and Damjan Rudez
The Orlando Magic have waived guard Kalin Lucas and forward Damjan Rudez (DAHM-yahn ROO dezh), President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today.
Rudež appeared in four games during the preseason with the Magic, averaging 0.8 ppg. in 8.8 minpg. He played in 45 outings last season with Orlando, averaging 1.8 ppg. in 7.0 minpg. Rudež was originally signed as a free agent on Septemner 8, 2016.
Lucas played in five games during the preseason with Orlando, averaging 2.0 ppg. in 6.7 minpg. He was originally signed as a free agent on August 31, 2017.
Orlando’s roster now stands at 16 players.
Hornets waive Terry Henderson, Isaiah Hicks, Luke Petrasek and T.J. Williams
Charlotte Hornets General Manager Rich Cho announced today that the team has waived Terry Henderson, Isaiah Hicks, Luke Petrasek and T.J. Williams.
Henderson, a 6-4 guard, spent his final two seasons at North Carolina State after transferring from West Virginia. The Raleigh, N.C. native appeared in two exhibition games for the Hornets totaling eight points, four rebounds and two assists in 38.5 minutes of play.
Hicks, a 6-9 forward from North Carolina, appeared in 151 career games, helping the Tar Heels win the 2017 NCAA National Championship. He appeared in one exhibition game for the Hornets recording two minutes of play.
Petrasek, a 6-10 forward from Columbia University, earned Second Team All-Ivy League Honors during the 2016-17 season. The four-year college player did not appear in any preseason games with Charlotte.
Williams, a 6-4 guard from Northeastern, played in 151 career games with the Huskies, and averaged a team-high and CAA-leading 21.4 points per game during his senior season in 2016-17. He appeared in three exhibition games with the Charlotte Hornets during the preseason averaging 1.3 points, 0.7 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 10.1 minutes per game.
The Hornets roster now stands at 16 players, which includes the two players that have signed two-way contracts.
Warriors waive Michael Gbinije and Georges Niang
The Golden State Warriors have waived guard Michael Gbinije and forward Georges Niang, the team announced today.
Gbinije appeared in four games, averaging 3.3 points in 7.5 minutes per game. Niang played in four games, averaging 4.0 points in 9.8 minutes per game.
Warriors waive Trevor Thompson
The Golden State Warriors have waived center Trevor Thompson, the team announced today.
Hawks waive Tyler Cavanaugh, Quinn Cook and Jeremy Evans
The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on Tyler Cavanaugh, Quinn Cook and Jeremy Evans, the team announced today.
Jazz sign Kendall Pollard
The Utah Jazz have signed free agent forward Kendall Pollard.
Pollard (6-6, 230, Dayton) appeared in 26 games (24 starts) as a senior in 2016-17, owning averages of 14.0 points on 52.5 percent from the field, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 25.9 minutes per contest. Named to the 2017 All-Atlantic-10 Third Team, Pollard ranked third in the conference in field goal percentage, helping the squad to a 24-8 record, a conference regular season championship and a NCAA Tournament appearance.
Over his four years at Dayton, Pollard appeared in 125 career games (76 starts) with averages of 9.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists, helping lead the team to the NCAA Tournament in four-straight seasons (2013-17), including a trip to the 2014 Elite Eight. As a sophomore in 2014-15, the Chicago native earned the Atlantic-10 Most Improved Player Award.
The 22-year-old attended Simeon Career Academy in Chicago and was a member of the 2013, 2012 and 2011 Illinois 4A State Championship teams.
Orlando Magic waive Troy Caupain and Rodney Purvis
The Orlando Magic have waived guards Troy Caupain (CO-pain) and Rodney Purvis, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Orlando’s roster now stands at 18 players (see below).
Caupain and Purvis did not appear in any preseason games with the Magic. Caupain was originally signed as a free agent on August 31, while Purvis was signed as a free agent on October 9.
Nets waive Tahjere McCall and Kamari Murphy
The Brooklyn Nets have requested waivers on guard Tahjere McCall and forward Kamari Murphy.
Both players originally signed as free agents with the Nets on Oct. 12.
Brooklyn’s roster now stands at 17 players.
Rockets waive George de Paula, Chris Johnson, Tim Quarterman and Isaiah Taylor
The Houston Rockets have waived George de Paula, Chris Johnson, Tim Quarterman, and Isaiah Taylor.
De Paula was an early entry candidate for the 2017 NBA Draft. He spent the past four seasons playing professionally in his home country of Brazil.
Johnson is a four-year veteran who last played for Utah in 2015-16. He spent last season with the Rockets G League affiliate, Rio Grande Valley.
Quarterman was an early entry candidate for the 2016 NBA Draft following his junior season at Louisiana State. He appeared in 16 games as a rookie for Portland last season.
Taylor was an early entry candidate for the 2016 NBA Draft following his junior season at Texas. He spent most of 2016-17 playing for Rio Grande Valley and appeared in four games for the Rockets late in the season.