Sixers sign Max Fiedler

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Max Fiedler.

Fiedler most recently appeared in a pair of games for the 76ers during the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 2.0 points and 2.5 rebounds.

Prior to teaming up with the 76ers for summer action, Fiedler spent five collegiate seasons at Rice from 2019-24, averaging 9.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists.

The Florida native ended his college career as Rice’s all-time leader in rebounds (1,144), assists (571), field-goal percentage (65.8%), games played (148), and games started (135), while ranking second in total blocked shots (125).

During his final season with the Owls, Fiedler made NCAA Division I history as he became the first player to record 1,000 career points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 assists, 100 blocks, and 100 steals.

Sixers sign Guerschon Yabusele

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed 2024 Olympic silver medalist Guerschon Yabusele.

Yabusele comes to Philadelphia after representing his home country, France, in an impressive Olympic campaign that culminated in a silver medal. Appearing in each of Les Bleus’ six games, Yabusele averaged 14.0 points (second on the team) and 3.3 rebounds, while shooting 51.9-percent from the field. Following the conclusion of the tournament, he was named to the All-Second Team.

Yabusele spent the last three seasons playing in Spain for Real Madrid, helping lead the team to two Liga ACB championships (2022, 2024) and a Euroleague title (2023). This past season, he played in 64 games (35 starts) across ACB and Euroleague, averaging 9.7 points (53.1 FG%, 44.5 3P%, 81.3 FT%) and 4.0 rebounds per game. In addition to Real Madrid, Yabusele has played in France (ASVEL Basket, Rouen Métropole Basket, Chorale Roanne Basket), the United States (Boston Celtics), and China (Nanjing Monkey Kings, Shanghai Sharks), dating back to his professional debut in 2013.

In 2016, Yabusele was selected by Boston with the No. 16 overall pick in the draft, eventually signing with the team in 2017, following an All-Star season in the CBA with Shanghai. He spent two seasons with the Celtics (2017-19), appearing in 74 games. He also suited up for 17 games (15 starts) with Boston’s G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws, between 2016-19.

Yabusele will wear No. 28 for the 76ers.

Cavs sign Luke Travers to two-way contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Luke Travers to a Two-Way contract, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts.

Travers (6-7, 208), who was selected 56th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft by Cleveland, appeared in 36 games (34 starts) for Melbourne United during the 2023-24 season in the NBL (Australian Basketball League) and averaged 12.4 points on .517 shooting from the field, 7.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.33 blocks and 1.17 steals in 27.0 minutes.

The Australia NBL Cup winner (2021) and NBL champion (2020) has appeared in 139 games (76 starts) over the last five seasons with the Perth Wildcats and Melbourne United in the NBL (Australian Basketball League), holding career averages of 8.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.87 steals in 20.7 minutes. Additionally, he was also a member of the Cavaliers Summer League team for the past three years, including the 2023 NBA Summer League Championship team, where he averaged 7.5 points on .487 shooting from the field, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.17 blocks in 23.2 minutes.

Pelicans sign Matt Ryan

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed forward Matt Ryan.

Ryan, 6-7, 215, appeared in 28 games (one start) for New Orleans during the 2023-24 season, averaging 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds while shooting .451 from three-point range.

Across three seasons, Ryan has appeared in 63 career games with New Orleans, Minnesota, the Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga product owns career averages of 4.4 points, 1.0 rebound and 0.5 assists per game while shooting .411 from deep.

Clippers will hold 2024-25 training camp in Hawaii

The LA Clippers have announced that they will return to Hawaii to tip-off the 2024-25 preseason, in partnership with The Hawaiian Islands. This marks the fifth training camp on the islands since 2017. Clippers guard Norman Powell will visit Hawaiʻi this week in anticipation for training camp, making stops in Oʻahu and Lahaina for a community event.

G-League: Sergi Oliva named head coach of Rip City Remix

The Rip City Remix, the official NBA G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers, have announced Sergi Oliva as the team’s next head coach.

Oliva brings a depth of coaching experience to the Remix bench as he has served as an assistant coach for two seasons with the Utah Jazz from 2020-22. Prior to Utah, he was first hired as a basketball operations analyst in 2014 by the Philadelphia 76ers and then held a dual role of front office strategy and coaching with coach Brett Brown from 2017-2020.

Currently, Oliva serves as the assistant general manager for the Portland Trail Blazers and will reassume the role once the G League season has concluded.

A native of Gelida, Catalonia, Oliva spent 12 years as a head coach at the youth and senior amateur levels in Catalonia. Oliva holds multiple degrees from Polytechnic University of Catalonia, including a PhD in Computational Complexity and Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science.

Cleveland Cavaliers to hold 2024 Training Camp at IMG Academy in Florida

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced today that the team will hold its 2024 Training Camp at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, from October 1-6, 2024.

The six-day camp will mark the official start of the Cavaliers’ preparations for the 2024-25 NBA season.

“The city of Sarasota and IMG Academy in Bradenton is the perfect backdrop for our training camp this year,” said Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman. “This is a unique opportunity for us to utilize a world-class facility away from our usual environment, providing an excellent setting for building team chemistry and culture. We extend our gratitude to IMG Academy and the surrounding areas for their warm hospitality in hosting our organization. Their state-of-the-art facilities and supportive communities will be instrumental in helping us prepare for the upcoming season.”

Cleveland will become the first NBA team to hold training camp at IMG Academy, the world’s leading sports education brand. This 600-acre campus in Bradenton, Florida, is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities, including multiple basketball courts and comprehensive strength and conditioning resources. IMG Academy offers a holistic education model, integrating innovative on-campus and online experiences to prepare student-athletes for college and life. This will also be the Cavaliers’ first remote training camp since preparing for the 2004-05 season at Capital University in Columbus, OH.

“IMG Academy is excited to welcome the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers to our world-class campus for their 2024-25 NBA Training Camp this fall,” said Mike Milliron, Chief Operating Officer of IMG Academy. “Our state-of-the-art environment, facilities, hospitality, and IMG Academy’s proven track record with regularly hosting professional sports leagues, organizations, and players make us an ideal partner for the Cavaliers as they prepare for their upcoming NBA season. We look forward to providing their staff and players with unrivaled IMG Academy campus experience.”

Grizzlies waive Mamadi Diakite

The Memphis Grizzlies have waived forward Mamadi Diakite.

Diakite (6-9, 228) has appeared in 55 games (six starts) and has averaged 3.1 points and 2.3 rebounds in 9.6 minutes for the Milwaukee Bucks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks since he went unselected in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Virginia.

Pelicans waive Matt Ryan

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived forward Matt Ryan.

Ryan, 6-7, 215, appeared in 28 games (one start) for New Orleans during the 2023-24 season, averaging 5.4 points and 1.4 rebounds while shooting .451 from three-point range.

Across three seasons, Ryan has appeared in 63 career games with New Orleans, Minnesota, the Los Angeles Lakers, and Boston. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga product owns career averages of 4.4 points, 1.0 rebound and 0.5 assists per game while shooting .411 from deep.

Pelicans sign Javonte Green

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed free agent guard/forward Javonte Green.

Green, 6-5, 205, appeared in nine games (five starts) with the Chicago Bulls during the 2023-24 season, averaging 12.2 points and 7.4 rebounds in 25.6 minutes per game. Green also played in 10 games last season with the G League’s Santa Cruz Warriors, averaging 12.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 22.2 minutes per game.

Across five seasons, Green has appeared in 195 games (55 starts) for Chicago and Boston, averaging 5.4 points and 3.1 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per contest. Prior to the NBA, the Petersburg, Va. native played four seasons at Radford University while averaging 14.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in 25.4 minutes across 133 games (122 starts).