Celtics sign JD Davison

The Boston Celtics have signed guard JD Davison.

Davison, the 2024-25 G League MVP, appeared in 30 Regular Season games for the Maine Celtics posting averages of 25.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He ranked fourth in the league in scoring and seventh in the league in assists, the only player in the G League to rank in the top seven in both categories this season.

Selected with the 53rd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Celtics, Davison has appeared in 35 games for Boston in his three-year career and has appeared in a career-high 15 games for the C’s this season. Davison was also selected as a member of Team G League for the 2025 Rising Stars Game at All-Star Weekend in San Francisco in February.

Anfernee Simons wins NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award for March 2025

The NBA has announced Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month of March. As part of his efforts, Simons provided scholarships to 24 students, supported mental health wellbeing and hosted holiday events in Portland and his home state of Florida. Simons will receive the David Robinson trophy, and the NBA will donate $10,000 to Be A Light, an organization that supports at-risk youth and young adults.

“One of the first things I thought about when I made it to the NBA was how I can make a direct impact in my community, specifically to the youth in the greater Portland area,” said Simons. “It’s extremely important for me to personally connect with the kids in the community and present opportunities for them to express themselves and become great. I am truly thankful to be in a position where I can offer creative outlets for tomorrow’s leaders.”

Trail Blazers agree to contract extension with General Manager Joe Cronin

The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with General Manager Joe Cronin.

Cronin was originally named the General Manager on May 10, 2022 after serving in the role as interim since December 3, 2021.

“Joe has demonstrated leadership and vision during his time as General Manager, and I’m excited to see him continue building the foundation for a long-term, winning team,” said Jody Allen, chair of the Portland Trail Blazers. “We are all thrilled with the team’s forward momentum and excited for the future of Trail Blazers basketball.”

“I am honored that Jody and Bert have put their continued trust in me and thank them for believing in this opportunity to further our pursuit of building a winning team in Portland,” said Joe Cronin, Portland Trail Blazers General Manager. “My vision is to have a competitive roster with the potential for sustained success, while creating a culture that helps all our players, coaches and staff thrive. I couldn’t be more excited for what’s to come.”

Cavaliers sign Chuma Okeke

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed forward Chuma Okeke, Cavaliers President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts.

Okeke (6-7, 229) has played in seven games (three starts) with the Philadelphia 76ers this season, averaging 6.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 24.4 minutes. The Auburn alum also had a short stint with the NBA G League’s Westchester Knicks this season, appearing in 28 games (26 starts) with averages of 17.4 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks in 36.4 minutes.

Originally selected as the No. 16 overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2019 NBA Draft, Okeke has appeared in 196 games (58 starts) over his five-year NBA career, holding averages of 6.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.91 steals in 20.4 minutes with Orlando and Philadelphia. Additionally, he appeared in two playoff games with the Magic during the 2024 postseason.

Okeke will wear #18 for the Cavaliers.

76ers sign Marcus Bagley to second 10-day contract

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Marcus Bagley to a second 10-day contract.

Bagley signed his first 10-day deal with Philadelphia on March 24 and appeared in the team’s next five games, tallying 21 points (4.2 per game) and 26 rebounds (5.2 per game, third on the team during that span). On Tuesday, April 1, at New York, Bagley posted NBA career highs in points (nine) and rebounds (eight).

Prior to his stint with the 76ers, Bagley averaged 11.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists while tallying six double-doubles in 18 regular-season contests with the Delaware Blue Coats, the 76ers’ NBA G League affiliate.

Raptors sign Cole Swider

The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Cole Swider.

Swider, 6-foot-8, 220 pounds, is averaging 6.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 17.8 minutes in six games with the Raptors after signing a 10-Day contract on Mar. 26. He also averaged 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 34.6 minutes in 31 Tip-Off Tournament and regular season games with Motor City and South Bay in the NBA G League this season.

A native of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Swider holds career averages of 2.7 points, 0.9 rebounds and 7.5 minutes in 33 NBA games with the LA Lakers, Miami, Detroit and Toronto.

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant fined by NBA

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been fined $75,000 for twice making an inappropriate gesture on the playing court, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Morant was previously warned by the league office that this gesture could be interpreted in a negative light.

The gestures were made by Morant during the Grizzlies’110-108 victory over the Miami Heat on April 3 at Kaseya Center.

Pelicans sign Kylor Kelley to 10-day contract

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed center Kylor Kelley to a 10-day contract.

Kelley, 7-0, 230, appeared in eight games (one start) for Dallas this season in which he averaged 3.0 points and 2.6 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per contest. Kelley also appeared in 32 games during the 2024-25 season with the G League’s South Bay Lakers, averaging 11.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.5 blocks per game.

The Gervais, Oregon, native was named to the NBA G League All-Defensive Team in 2023-24 after leading the G League in blocks per game (2.86) and total blocks (83) last season, and was named to the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team in each of his two collegiate seasons at Oregon State (2019, 2020).

The Pelicans roster now stands at 19, including three two-way players.

Austin Spurs coach Scott King named 2025 G League Coach of Year

Austin Spurs head coach Scott King has been named the 2025 NBA G League Coach of the Year.

In his first season, King led Austin to the NBA G League playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, finishing the regular season 22-12 (32-18 overall) tying with the Stockton Kings for the best record in the Western Conference.

Austin ended the regular season ranked first in defensive rating (102.3), third in steals per game (10.1), and fourth in both blocks per game (6.6) and rebounds per game (48.4). The Spurs also set a league record this season, posting the highest margin of victory in league history (+23.5).

This season marks the Spurs first Western Conference Semifinals appearance since 2018, when they won the NBA G League Championship against the Raptors 905.

Sixers sign Colin Castleton to 10-day contract

The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Colin Castleton to a 10-day contract.

Castleton joins Philadelphia after appearing in 20 combined games (four starts) between Memphis and Toronto this season, averaging 4.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. The second-year pro hauled in a career-best 14 rebounds against Philadelphia on March 12 and tallied a career-high 13 points the very next game at Utah on March 14.

Originally signed to a two-way contract by the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2023, Castleton has produced 3.0 points on 45.8-percent shooting and 2.6 rebounds in 36 career games with the Lakers, Grizzlies, and Raptors.

Castleton competed in 19 regular-season G League games for Raptors 905, the Osceola Magic, and the Memphis Hustle in 2024-25, boasting averages of 18.2 points (59.1% FG), 10.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocked shots.