Trail Blazers sign Devonte’ Graham

The Portland Trail Blazers recently signed guard Devonte’ Graham, team General Manager Joe Cronin announced.

Graham appeared in 23 games with San Antonio last season, recording 5.0 points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.4 steals in 13.6 minutes per game. In 336 games (171 starts) over six seasons with San Antonio, New Orleans and Charlotte, he holds career averages of 11.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 24.9 minutes per game. Graham is one of only eight players in NBA history who have accrued at least 1,000 assists and 700 three-pointers through their first 300 career games.

Grizzlies re-sign Luke Kennard

The Memphis Grizzlies recently re-signed wing Luke Kennard.

Kennard (6-5, 206) has appeared in 63 games (25 starts) and has averaged 11.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 25.2 minutes while shooting 47.5 percent from the field, 48.3 percent from 3-point range and 90.6 percent from the free throw line since he was acquired by the Grizzlies from the LA Clippers on Feb. 9, 2023.

The 28-year-old has shot 43.9 percent from 3-point range over his seven-year career, which leads all active NBA players and ranks third in NBA history among qualifiers. He led the NBA in 3-point percentage during the 2021-22 season (44.9) and 2022-23 season (49.4), becoming the second player ever to lead the league in consecutive seasons, and ranked second in the category during the 2023-24 season (45.0).

Selected by Detroit with the 12th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft following his sophomore year at Duke, Kennard has appeared in 395 games (110 starts) and has averaged 10.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 23.5 minutes for the Grizzlies, Clippers and Pistons. The Ohio native also has competed in 24 playoff games (two starts) and has averaged 7.5 points and 2.1 rebounds in 19.1 minutes while shooting 46.3 percent from long range.

Mavericks sign Spencer Dinwiddie

The Dallas Mavericks recently signed free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie.

“We welcome having Spencer back with us in Dallas,” stated Dallas Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison. “Spencer is an experienced teammate, who understands what we are trying to accomplish. His energy, versatility, and playmaking from the guard position adds invaluable depth to our roster and leaves us well positioned going into next season.”

Dinwiddie (6-5, 215) appeared in 76 games last season (48 for the Brooklyn Nets, 28 for the Los Angeles Lakers), starting 52 of the 76 aforementioned games. With the Nets, he averaged 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists before being traded to the Toronto Raptors and later waived on Feb. 4. After signing with the Lakers for the remainder of the 2023-24 season, Dinwiddie averaged 6.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.4 assists.

The 31-year-old guard returns to the Mavericks after playing in Dallas for portions of the 2021-22 and 22-23 seasons, where he averaged 17.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 32.3 minutes through 76 games (60 starts).

Raptors sign Bruno Fernando

The Toronto Raptors recently signed center Bruno Fernando.

Fernando, 6-foot-10, 246 pounds, averaged career highs of 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 15.2 minutes in 45 games (two starts) with Atlanta last season. He shot .583 (109-187) from the field and scored in double figures 11 times.

A native of Luanda, Angola, Fernando was selected 34th overall by Philadelphia in 2019, becoming the first Angolan to be drafted into the NBA. He holds career averages of 4.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 10.7 minutes in 203 games (19 starts) with Atlanta, Boston and Houston.

Prior to his time in the NBA, Fernando played collegiately at Maryland (2017-19), where he earned All-Big 10 First Team and Big 10 All-Defensive honours as a sophomore.

Heat sign Zyon Pullin

The Miami Heat have signed guard Zyon Pullin.

Pullin recently appeared in all nine Summer League games (two starts) with the HEAT, including three during the California Classic in San Francisco and six while helping Miami capture the championship in the NBA2K25 in Las Vegas. He averaged 5.9 points, 1.9 assists and 1.2 rebounds while shooting 51.3 percent from the field and 75 percent from three-point range. He scored in double-figures twice and shot perfect from the field two times, including perfect from three-point range on three occasions.

Pullin, named to the All-SEC First Team, appeared in 33 games (27 starts) as a graduate transfer at Florida last season and averaged 15.5 points, 4.9 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 33.5 minutes while shooting 44.4 percent from the field, 44.9 percent from three-point range and 84.7 percent from the foul line.

Lakers announce assistant coaching staff for 2024-25 season

The Los Angeles Lakers have named Nate McMillan, Scott Brooks, Bob Beyer, Greg St. Jean, Lindsey Harding and Beau Levesque as assistant coaches on Head Coach JJ Redick’s staff. Additionally, the Lakers have added Michael Wexler as head video coordinator.

“Through an intentional and thorough process, we’ve brought together an experienced, diverse and dedicated coaching staff,” Redick said. “Our goal from day one is about fostering a high-performing environment of player development and team alignment through relentless work, daily collaboration and innovation. Players and staff are here to enjoy the pursuit of excellence every time they step on the court. The expectations are clear, and my staff and I are committed to doing everything we need to do to ensure success at the highest level.”

Grizzlies sign Jay Huff to two-way contract

The Memphis Grizzlies recently signed center Jay Huff to a two-way contract.

In a related move, the Grizzlies waived center Trey Jemison.

Huff (7-1, 240) has competed in 31 games as a reserve over three seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards and Denver Nuggets and has averaged 2.4 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.3 minutes while shooting 55.8 percent from the field. The 25-year-old started all 18 Showcase Cup and regular season appearances with the NBA G League’s Grand Rapids Gold last season and averaged 19.1 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 3.6 blocks while shooting 57.3 percent from the field and 39.0 percent from 3-point range.

A native of Durham, North Carolina, Huff went unselected in the 2021 NBA Draft following a four-year collegiate career at Virginia, where he was a member of the Cavaliers’ 2019 NCAA championship team.

Celtics sign Sam Hauser to contract extension

The Boston Celtics recently signed forward Sam Hauser to a contract extension.

“You can count on Sam. He comes to work every single day with the right mindset and attitude,” said Brad Stevens, President of Basketball Operations. “His shooting gets most of the attention – but his feel for the game, defensive versatility, and his consistency as a teammate have allowed him to impact our team in the biggest of moments. We are excited Sam has decided to extend his contract with the Celtics.”

Hauser has appeared in 185 career games (21 starts) with the Celtics over the last three years, averaging 7.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game since originally signing to a two-way contract in August 2021. Hauser owns the best three-point shooting percentage in Celtics history at 42.2 percent (min. 150 3FG) while his 356 career makes ranks 15th in Celtics history. The Wisconsin native is one of only five Celtics in franchise history to register at least 400 rebounds, 270 three-pointers, and 115 assists off the bench.

Pelicans sign rookie Antonio Reeves

The New Orleans Pelicans recently signed rookie guard Antonio Reeves.

Reeves, 6-5, 187, appeared in five games for the Pelicans during NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas, averaging 11.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals, while shooting .412 from the field and .320 from three-point distance.

In the 2023-24 season at the University of Kentucky, Reeves averaged 20.2 points on .512 shooting, including .447 from three, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. Reeves was the SEC’s third-leading scorer, earning All-SEC First Team and All-American Third Team honors, while also being named a finalist for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award and one of 15 players on the John R. Wooden Award National Ballot. The Chicago, Ill., native was named Southeastern Conference Sixth Man of the Year for the 2022-23 season.

2024-25 Celtics preseason game schedule

The 18-time Champion Boston Celtics will open the preseason against the Denver Nuggets at the NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024. Boston and Denver will play two games at Etihad Arena on Friday, October 4 and Sunday, October 6.

The Celtics will return to TD Garden to play against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, October 12 at 8:00PM as part of the team’s five-game exhibition slate for the 2024-25 NBA season.

Boston’s preseason schedule continues at TD Garden when the Celtics host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, October 13 at 7:00PM.

Additionally, the Celtics will play against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00PM.