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Raptors convert Orlando Robinson contract, sign Jared Rhoden

The Toronto Raptors recently converted center Orlando Robinson’s deal to a standard NBA contract.

In a corresponding move, the Raptors have signed guard Jared Rhoden to a two-way contract.

Robinson, 6-foot-10, 235 pounds, is averaging 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 12.5 minutes in 26 games with the Raptors and the Sacramento Kings this season. He signed a two-way contract with Toronto on Feb. 7 following two 10-day contracts earlier this year. A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Robinson owns career averages of 3.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 11.3 minutes in 93 games (10 starts) with Miami, Sacramento and Toronto. He signed with the Heat as an undrafted free agent in July 2022 following three seasons at Fresno State (2019-22).

Rhoden, 6-foot-5, 210 pounds, has appeared in five games with Toronto and Charlotte this season. He previously signed a 10-day contract with the Raptors on Feb. 19. Rhoden has also played in 24 Tip-Off Tournament and regular season games with Greensboro and Raptors 905 in the NBA G League, averaging 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 30.3 minutes. He is shooting .494 (165-334) from the field and .366 (45-123) from three-point range. Rhoden has scored in double figures in 21 games and 20+ points 11 times.

A native of Baldwin, New York, Rhoden holds career averages of 3.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 12.7 minutes in 36 contests with Detroit, Charlotte and Toronto. Prior to the NBA, Rhoden played four collegiate seasons (2018-22) at Seton Hall and was named to the All-Big East First Team as a senior.

The Raptors roster currently stands at 17 players.

Celtics sign Miles Norris to two-way contract

The Boston Celtics recently signed forward Miles Norris to a two-way contract.

Norris, a 6’7” forward, was signed from the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League, where he has appeared in 36 games between the regular season and the Tip-Off Tournament averaging 17.1 points and 5.5 rebounds while shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc (119-for-308). A former teammate of current Celtic Payton Pritchard at the University of Oregon, Norris finished his collegiate career at UC-Santa Barbara where he was named to the All-Big West Second Team as a senior following the 2022-23 season when he averaged 14.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.1 steals and shot 39.1 percent from three.

Norris will wear #44 for the Celtics.

Rockets sign David Roddy to two-way contract

The Houston Rockets two days ago signed free agent forward David Roddy to a two-way contract.

Roddy (6-5, 255) was originally the 23rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by Philadelphia before his rights were acquired by Memphis. He spent his rookie season with the Grizzlies playing alongside current Rockets Steven Adams and Dillon Brooks.

In 165 career games with 20 starts, Roddy has averaged 13.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per 36 minutes played. The 23-year-old appeared a total of 30 games for Atlanta and Philly this season.

Roddy was the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year in his final season as a junior with Colorado State in 2021-22. He was honored as the 2019 Minnesota Male High School Athlete of the Year for his performance in basketball, football, and track and field.

Wizards add JT Thor to roster off waivers

The Washington Wizards a few days ago claimed forward JT Thor off waivers. Thor comes to Washington on a two-way contract.

Thor (6-9, 215) is in his fourth NBA season out of Auburn, having appeared in 174 career games with the Charlotte Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers. Thor was originally selected with the 37th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and holds career averages of 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.

Thor has also appeared in 46 career games in the NBA G League with the Greensboro Swarm and Cleveland Charge, averaging 14.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. In 24 games with the Charge this season, he averaged 14.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game.

Mavericks sign Kai Jones, waive Kylor Kelley

The Dallas Mavericks have signed center Kai Jones to a Two-Way contract.

In a related move, the Mavericks have requested waivers on Two-Way center Kylor Kelley.

Jones (6-11, 221) appeared in 95 career games with the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 2.5 points (.600 FG%) and 1.9 rebounds in 8.6 minutes per game.

The 24-year-old, waived on March 1, joins the Mavericks after appearing in 28 games for the Clippers in 2024-25, averaging 2.2 points (.722 FG%, .750 FT%) and 1.6 rebounds in 7.4 minutes.

Originally selected by New York with the 19th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, before having his draft rights traded to Charlotte, the Nassau, Bahamas native spent his first two seasons with the Hornets playing alongside Mavericks forward P.J. Washington Jr. from 2021-22 to 2022-23.

Previously, the 6-11 center spent two seasons at the University of Texas, where he was named the Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year and All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2021.

Jones will wear No. 23 for the Mavericks.

Kelley (7-0, 230) signed a Two-Way deal with the Mavericks on Jan. 26 and made his NBA debut the next night against Washington. He appeared in eight games with Dallas, making one start, while averaging 3.0 points and 2.6 rebounds in 8.4 minutes.

Wizards sign Justin Champagnie to multi-year contract

The Washington Wizards have signed forward Justin Champagnie to a multi-year NBA contract.

In a related move, Washington released forward Jalen McDaniels from his 10-day contract.

Champagnie, who signed a two-way contract with Washington on Mar. 3, 2024, has averaged 7.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game in 55 appearances over his two seasons with the Wizards. In 40 games (15 starts) this season, Champagnie has already set career highs in games and starts, while also currently averaging career highs in points (7.5), rebounds (4.6), field goal percentage (.504), and three-point percentage (.376).

Champagnie also appeared in eight games for the Capital City Go-Go this season, averaging 20.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. He was selected to participate in the G League Up Next Game as part of the NBA’s All-Star weekend in February, scoring five points in six minutes of action.

Spurs sign Bismack Biyombo for remainder of 2024-25 season

The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Bismack Biyombo for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

Biyombo originally signed a 10-day contract with San Antonio on Feb. 9, followed by a second 10-day deal on Feb. 21. In eight games (seven starts) with the Spurs, he has averaged 5.3 points and 4.6 rebounds in 16.5 minutes per game, including back-to-back double-doubles in New Orleans on Feb. 23 and 25.

In 847 career games (358 starts), the 13-year veteran holds career averages of 5.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.30 blocks in 19.5 minutes with Charlotte, Toronto, Orlando, Phoenix, Memphis, Oklahoma City and San Antonio.

Grizzlies sign Lamar Stevens to second 10-day contract

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed forward Lamar Stevens to a second 10-day contract.

Stevens (6-6, 230), who signed his first 10-day contract with the Grizzlies on February 21 as a Call-Up from the NBA G League’s Motor City Cruise, recorded six points and four rebounds in 16 minutes in his season debut on March 1 vs. San Antonio. He started all 29 of his appearances with the Cruise this season and averaged 17.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.4 blocks in 34.1 minutes.

Unselected in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Penn State, the 27-year-old has competed in 204 games (41 starts) and has averaged 5.7 points and 2.9 rebounds in 15.7 minutes in five seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics and Grizzlies.

Warriors sign Kevin Knox II to second 10-day contract

The Golden State Warriors yesterday signed forward forward Kevin Knox II to a second 10-day contract.

Knox II, 25, appeared in three games with Golden State during his first 10-day contract from February 19 – February 28, averaging 7.0 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 8.2 minutes per game. The 6’ 7” forward has played in 28 games with Santa Cruz this season, averaging 21.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 32.6 minutes per game. He was named NBA G League Player of the Week for the opening week of the regular season (Dec. 27–Jan. 5).

Pelicans sign Lester Quinones, waive Jalen Crutcher

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard Lester Quinones to a two-way contract.

In a related move, New Orleans has waived Jalen Crutcher.

Quiñones, 6-4, 208, Quinones has appeared in 27 games this season for the Pelicans’ G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron, averaging 22.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 37.0 minutes per game.

Quiñones has appeared in 45 NBA games over three seasons with the Golden State Warriors and Philadlephia 76ers, holding career averages of 4.1 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 9.5 minutes per contest.