Updated potential buyout market

[Nike D'Antoni]

Updated potential buyout market:

John Wall
Russell Westbrook
Derrick Rose
Alec Burks
Patrick Beverley
Terrence Ross
Nerlens Noel
Rudy Gay
Will Barton
Danny Green
Kevin Love
Serge Ibaka
Reggie Jackson
Dewayne Dedmon
Corey Joseph
George Hill

[FultzNationRISE]

Ibaka needs to be a Laker.

Whatever he adds on the court is a bonus. The main thing is he’s someone Lebron can relate to and confide in, just in terms of the locker room, the showers, things of that nature. Theyre both on the same “level” so to speak.

I think it’s important for Lebron to have a guy like that around. Helps to ease the mental burden.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Ibaka needs to be a Laker.

Whatever he adds on the court is a bonus. The main thing is he’s someone Lebron can relate to and confide in, just in terms of the locker room, the showers, things of that nature. Theyre both on the same “level” so to speak.

I think it’s important for Lebron to have a guy like that around. Helps to ease the mental burden.

Kevin Love.

[fourkicks44]

#bringnerlenshome

Get it done, Morey!

[BarberSchool]

Updated potential buyout market:
Patrick Beverley
Will Barton
Danny Green
Reggie Jackson
George HillHighest value per dollar for contenders^

[Nike D'Antoni]

ESPN Sources: The Wizards are working on a contract buyout for veteran G/F Will Barton, allowing him to become a free agent. Barton, 32, has had a limited role with Washington this season, but started 71 games and averaged 14.7 points for the Nuggets a season ago.

[bladefd]

ESPN Sources: The Wizards are working on a contract buyout for veteran G/F Will Barton, allowing him to become a free agent. Barton, 32, has had a limited role with Washington this season, but started 71 games and averaged 14.7 points for the Nuggets a season ago.

Will Barton is solid. I would not mind the Lakers going after him to complete the roster.

[bison]

Will Barton is solid. I would not mind the Lakers going after him to complete the roster.

Dudes a chucker. Last thing LA needs.

[highwhey]

suns are eyeing reggie jackson. actually a good fit given their lackluster bench guards

[FultzNationRISE]

Dudes a chucker. Last thing LA needs.

SOMEONE gotta take advantage of all the amazing opportunities created by LeAmazingOpportunities.

[Wally450]

Id kick the tires on Kevin Love if I’m Brad Stevens.

[Airupthere]

Id kick the tires on Kevin Love if I’m Brad Stevens.

Is he interested?

[Xiao Yao You]

Eric Walden: Jazz GM Justin Zanik in Russell Westbrook: “We are open to the possibilities with him. He probably needs some time. … There haven’t been any decisions made, there haven’t been any possibilities eliminated. He’s open to being here. (https://*********.com/social/) We’re gonna give him time to figure that out.”
– via Twitter tribjazz (https://twitter.com/tribjazz)

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: The Orlando Magic and guard Patrick Beverley are working through a contract buyout (https://*********.com/social/) that clears the way for Beverley to choose among interested suitors, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)

[Xiao Yao You]

Tony East: Kevin Pritchard confirms that Serge Ibaka will be waived (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter TEastNBA (https://twitter.com/TEastNBA)

[Jasper]

Eric Walden: Jazz GM Justin Zanik in Russell Westbrook: “We are open to the possibilities with him. He probably needs some time. … There haven’t been any decisions made, there haven’t been any possibilities eliminated. He’s open to being here. (https://*********.com/social/) We’re gonna give him time to figure that out.”
– via Twitter tribjazz (https://twitter.com/tribjazz)

Russ has passed on being a Momon

[Jasper]

Tony East: Kevin Pritchard confirms that Serge Ibaka will be waived (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter TEastNBA (https://twitter.com/TEastNBA)

headed to rapters

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: The Dallas Mavericks have emerged as the frontrunner to sign Terrence Ross once his buyout is complete, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell ESPN.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[GimmeThat]

reaffirming that the bubble championship ring is real

[Xiao Yao You]

reaffirming that the bubble championship ring is real

be easier to get behind that if they could get into the playoffs without an extra off season and bubble

[NBAGOAT]

Ross went to suns. I’m waiting on Bev, westbrook and Danny green now

[GimmeThat]

be easier to get behind that if they could get into the playoffs without an extra off season and bubble

so far the science community has concluded that vaccines have no impact on sports performances

[Xiao Yao You]

Reggie Jackson has agreed to a buyout with the Charlotte Hornets and plans to sign with the Denver Nuggets once he clears waivers.

[GimmeThat]

pending the Gary Payton trade, I can see the Warriors having to experiment with moving Kuminga or Wiggins to the 5. If they do it with Kuminga, Hill's ability to be a passer in the full court seems to be the better fit, if it's Wiggins, Barton's ability to score in the fast break provides something they miss from Otto Porter Jr. last season. If anything it just cuts away Ty Jerome's playing time since he hasn't been running plays on the weakside as fluent as others.

[Full Court]

so far the science community has concluded that vaccines have no impact on sports performances

But the science community has also concluded that Bronies are more likely to fart in a bubble game than they are in a close game at high altitude.

[GimmeThat]

But the science community has also concluded that Bronies are more likely to fart in a bubble game than they are in a close game at high altitude.

when the tournament style poker games are still slowly grinding out the cash game

[tontoz]

Reggie Jackson has agreed to a buyout with the Charlotte Hornets and plans to sign with the Denver Nuggets once he clears waivers.

That will be a big addition for the nuggets. Their bench has killed them all season. Jackson was huge in the playoffs for the clippers.

[Xiao Yao You]

Kelsey Russo: A league source confirmed to @TheAthletic that Danny Green is nearing an agreement with #Cavs (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter kelseyyrusso (https://twitter.com/kelseyyrusso)

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: The San Antonio Spurs are releasing forward Stanley Johnson, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Johnson had a strong stint for the Spurs this season, shooting 45 percent from 3-point range, and will now look to join a postseason contender.
– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)

[bladefd]

Shams Charania: The San Antonio Spurs are releasing forward Stanley Johnson, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Johnson had a strong stint for the Spurs this season, shooting 45 percent from 3-point range, and will now look to join a postseason contender.
– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)

Go get him, Lakers! Solid fit off the bench

[Xiao Yao You]

Lachard Binkley: It’s official. The Rockets have waived guard/forward Danny Green and guard John Wall (http://twitter.com/BinkleyHoops/status/1624885270289035265).
– via Twitter (http://twitter.com/BinkleyHoops/status/1624885270289035265)

[Xiao Yao You]

Khobi Price: NEWS: The Orlando Magic have waived veteran guards Terrence Ross and Patrick Beverley (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter khobi_price (https://twitter.com/khobi_price)

[Xiao Yao You]

Rod Boone: #Hornets have officially waived Reggie Jackson (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter rodboone (https://twitter.com/rodboone)

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: The 76ers are signing free agent center Dewayne Dedmon for the rest of the season, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell ESPN.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[Xiao Yao You]

Brian Windhorst: Justin Holiday has agreed to a buyout arrangement with the Houston Rockets and plans to sign with the Dallas Mavericks (https://*********.com/social/) when he clears waivers, sources told ESPN.
– via Twitter WindhorstESPN (https://twitter.com/WindhorstESPN)

[Xiao Yao You]

The Indiana Pacers announced today that the team signed forward James Johnson. (https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/indiana-pacers-sign-james-johnson) The roster currently stands at 17 players.
– via Wheat Hotchkiss @ NBA.com (https://www.nba.com/pacers/news/indiana-pacers-sign-james-johnson)

[fourkicks44]

Adrian Wojnarowski: The 76ers are signing free agent center Dewayne Dedmon for the rest of the season, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell ESPN.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

At least he has some size and can grab a rebound.

Uninspiring and lazy acquisition tho.

[Xiao Yao You]

At least he has some size and can grab a rebound.

Uninspiring and lazy acquisition tho.

slim pickings

[fourkicks44]

slim pickings

I was hoping the were going to trade for Nerlens but I think it was always going to be a tough one for Morey to pull off.

Seems Josh Harris made it clear to him that getting under the luxury was the number one priority over putting a successful team together. Thybull was jettisoned purely for this reason.

Noel's contract is a difficult one, so I doubt the will buy him out despite the Pistons having 5 centres now the GPII/Wiseman drama is over.

[Xiao Yao You]

Adam Wexler: #Rockets announce they’ve waived Justin Holiday (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter AdamJWexler (https://twitter.com/AdamJWexler)

[Xiao Yao You]

Khobi Price: NEWS: The Orlando Magic have signed former Indiana Pacers big man Goga Bitadze (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter khobi_price (https://twitter.com/khobi_price)

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent F/C LaMarcus Aldridge is working out for the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, sources tell ESPN. (https://*********.com/social/) Aldridge, a seven-time All-Star, averaged 12.9 points in 47 games for Brooklyn a season ago.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[Proctor]

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent F/C LaMarcus Aldridge is working out for the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, sources tell ESPN. (https://*********.com/social/) Aldridge, a seven-time All-Star, averaged 12.9 points in 47 games for Brooklyn a season ago.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

:banana::banana::banana:

[Xiao Yao You]

:banana::banana::banana:

any big can do it

[Xiao Yao You]

Go get him, Lakers! Solid fit off the bench

Marc Stein: Confirmed via league sources: The Lakers are unable to claim Stanley Johnson off waivers today or sign him if Johnson clears waivers. (https://*********.com/social/) He is ineligible to re-sign with the Lakers for one year from last Aug. 24 as a result of being waived by Utah after the Lakers dealt him there.
– via Twitter TheSteinLine (https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine)

[FilmyCogTurner]

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent F/C LaMarcus Aldridge is working out for the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, sources tell ESPN. (https://*********.com/social/) Aldridge, a seven-time All-Star, averaged 12.9 points in 47 games for Brooklyn a season ago.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

The universe was not going to continue without one iteration of Aldridge in a Mavs uni

[Xiao Yao You]

NEW #thisleague (https://twitter.com/hashtag/thisleague?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) UNCUT, @ChrisBHaynes (https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) tells @TheSteinLine (https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) that Bulls coach Billy Donovan has already conveyed a backchannel desire to reunite with Russell Westbrook should Westbrook secure a buyout from Utah and become a free agent.

FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/6IECQfFhGC pic.twitter.com/qZqOqk7DM9 (https://t.co/qZqOqk7DM9)
— FOX Sports Radio (@FoxSportsRadio) February 13, 2023 (https://twitter.com/FoxSportsRadio/status/1625224686018924544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)


– via Twitter (http://twitter.com/FoxSportsRadio/status/1625224686018924544)



hard to imagine that Westbrook is the answer to what is wrong in Chicago

[Axe]

I don't think he and lavine will get along so well.

[Jasper]

Chicago is more effective when they push the ball and in transition.

They just have weak ass defense ... so the team needs a Gobert or someone that can stop shit

[Xiao Yao You]

NBA Central: “When you look at teams around the league, there’s not a spot for Russell Westbrook.” (https://*********.com/social/) – @Shams Charania pic.twitter.com/KKbVnZYgMj

– via Twitter TheNBACentral (https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral)



bad news for the Jazz?

[Xiao Yao You]

Dallas Mavericks PR: The Dallas Mavericks have signed Justin Holiday (http://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1625996092864352256). From the start of the 2018-19 season through the end of the 2020-21 season, Holiday saw action in every game (227 games, 135 starts). He also won an NBA Championship with the Warriors in 2015. Holiday will wear #0 for Dallas. pic.twitter.com/kzW4tZR6XL

[Jasper]

shroeder will be an interesting pickup - back to Clips ?

[Xiao Yao You]

Talkin’ NBA: Woj: “Russell Westbrook has permission from the Jazz to go out and explore with potential buyout teams.” (https://*********.com/social/) Teams mentioned: – Bulls – Clippers – Wizards – Heat #NBATwitter

[Proctor]

shroeder will be an interesting pickup - back to Clips ?
Schroder is not a buyout candidate nor has he ever played for the Clippers.

What the **** are you talking about clown?

[SaltyMeatballs]

Schroder is not a buyout candidate nor has he ever played for the Clippers.

What the **** are you talking about clown?

:roll::roll:

[Xiao Yao You]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Love are finalizing a contract buyout, with the Miami Heat expected to emerge as a suitor for the five-time All-Star should the sides finalize parting ways, (https://theathletic.com/4210496/2023/02/16/kevin-love-cavaliers-contract-buyout/) league sources tell The Athletic.
– via Jason Lloyd, Shams Charania, Shams Charania and Jason Lloyd @ The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/4210496/2023/02/16/kevin-love-cavaliers-contract-buyout/)

[Xiao Yao You]

Barry Jackson: Beyond the Love interest (and at least one of the California teams has interest too), Heat also has been gathering intel on Westbrook, (https://*********.com/social/) soliciting input from people they trust who have worked with him
– via Twitter flasportsbuzz (https://twitter.com/flasportsbuzz)

[Jasper]

love buy out soon : https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35672534/sources-cavaliers-kevin-love-working-possible-buyout

[Jasper]

shroeder will be an interesting pickup - back to Clips ?

my mistake : Patrick Beverley

[90sgoat]

Dallas Mavericks PR: The Dallas Mavericks have signed Justin Holiday (http://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/1625996092864352256). From the start of the 2018-19 season through the end of the 2020-21 season, Holiday saw action in every game (227 games, 135 starts). He also won an NBA Championship with the Warriors in 2015. Holiday will wear #0 for Dallas. pic.twitter.com/kzW4tZR6XL

Not the best Holiday, but he will probably be a good role player.

[90sgoat]

love buy out soon : https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35672534/sources-cavaliers-kevin-love-working-possible-buyout

If Mavs don't get Love, then :facepalm

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: The Los Angeles Clippers have begun conversations with Russell Westbrook, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell me and @Law Murray. Clippers received permission to speak to Westbrook and talks have started among franchise officials.
– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)

[Xiao Yao You]

Ira Winderman: Have been told Heat are prioritizing something big over Russell Westbrook or Patrick Beverley, after examining those options. So Kevin Love or Serge Ibaka appear to be priorities. As of now (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter IraHeatBeat (https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat)

[bladefd]

Shams Charania: The Los Angeles Clippers have begun conversations with Russell Westbrook, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell me and @Law Murray. Clippers received permission to speak to Westbrook and talks have started among franchise officials.
– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)

Go Clippers, go sign him fast!! Then playoff P can piss his pants in early exit :oldlol:

[Xiao Yao You]

Clutch Points: “Keep an eye on the Suns as a contender for Kevin Love.” (https://*********.com/social/) @WindhorstESPN pic.twitter.com/UkCdH2Oj8y

[highwhey]

Clutch Points: “Keep an eye on the Suns as a contender for Kevin Love.” (https://*********.com/social/) @WindhorstESPN pic.twitter.com/UkCdH2Oj8y

is windhorst ever right? dude's only connect was related to lebron news. i feel like everything he is talking out of his ass.

[Xiao Yao You]

Furthermore, Miami recently brought in veteran center Cody Zeller for a workout, (https://*********.com/lists/nba-rumors-russell-westbrook-kevin-love-patrick-beverley-alex-caruso-andre-drummond/) league sources told *********.
– via Michael Scotto @ ********* (https://*********.com/lists/nba-rumors-russell-westbrook-kevin-love-patrick-beverley-alex-caruso-andre-drummond/)

[Jasper]

is windhorst ever right? dude's only connect was related to lebron news. i feel like everything he is talking out of his ass.

disagree.. obviously he started his career on coattails of Bron .. but he has had some pretty good inside tracks..

[Xiao Yao You]

Brian Windhorst: I think the Lakers are definitely kicking the tires there and looking on Kevin Love (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZdoTayZIt8).
– via YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZdoTayZIt8)

[Xiao Yao You]

As The Athletic reported Thursday, LA received permission to speak to Russell Westbrook and talks have started among franchise officials. In that meeting, the two parties communicated what Westbrook’s role could be. Westbrook is set to meet with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard in the near future as he continues to mull over his options prior to the March 1 playoff eligibility waiver deadline. (https://theathletic.com/4218738/2023/02/17/russell-westbrook-clippers/?source=emp-shared-article) George already took the extra step prior to the Clippers meeting with Westbrook to publicly vouch for his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate.
– via Law Murray @ The Athletic (https://theathletic.com/4218738/2023/02/17/russell-westbrook-clippers/?source=emp-shared-article)

[Xiao Yao You]

Kevin Love approached the team and asked for a buyout, Windhorst added. “I don’t think they were thrilled to hear this, but I don’t think they intended to change what was working,” he said. “So now they gotta work this out. I do think there’s interest in him.” Two or three teams called Windhorst once the news broke, seeking background information on Love. He added that the Heat are “very interested,” but that given the Heat are a potential playoff opponent, the Cavs could possibly try to “negotiate some parameters” to make sure Love heads to the Western Conference (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTeMjIBhnKk&t=411s&ab_channel=ESPN).
– via YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTeMjIBhnKk&t=411s&ab_channel=ESPN)

[Xiao Yao You]

Tony Jones: Very very unlikely that he ever suits up for the Jazz… (http://twitter.com/beefalo123/status/1626412317360680960). Two options that are most likely: he finds a buyout situation that’s palatable for him. He stays on the Jazz roster, but goes home



as expected

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: The Miami Heat have emerged as leaders to sign five-time All-Star Kevin Love after he completes buyout with Cleveland, (https://*********.com/social/) league sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Interested teams believe Miami’s ability to offer a defined role and playoff positioning are leading factors.
– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Kevin Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers have completed a contract buyout. The Miami Heat are a frontrunner to sign Love, but he plans to talk to the Philadelphia 76ers before making a decision. (https://*********.com/social/) pic.twitter.com/9YKux1Svj2
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[Charlie Sheen]

Go Clippers, go sign him fast!! Then playoff P can piss his pants in early exit :oldlol:

The Clippers knocked it out of the park at the deadline. That team is not going out early unless they are injured.

[Xiao Yao You]

The Clippers knocked it out of the park at the deadline. That team is not going out early unless they are injured.

big unless

[Charlie Sheen]

big unless

You aint lying about that :lol

[bladefd]

The Clippers knocked it out of the park at the deadline. That team is not going out early unless they are injured.

With Westbrook leading the attack, nothing is guaranteed :lol

[Xiao Yao You]

Marc Stein: The Cavaliers, as part of Kevin Love’s buyout agreement, announce that they will retire his Cleveland No. 0 in the future (https://*********.com/social/). More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com
– via Twitter TheSteinLine (https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine)

[Charlie Sheen]

With Westbrook leading the attack, nothing is guaranteed :lol

I lost my sense of humor somewhere along the way... taking things too serious :(

:cheers:

[highwhey]

Marc Stein: The Cavaliers, as part of Kevin Love’s buyout agreement, announce that they will retire his Cleveland No. 0 in the future (https://*********.com/social/). More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com
– via Twitter TheSteinLine (https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine)
That’s nice of em’

[FultzNationRISE]

Marc Stein: The Cavaliers, as part of Kevin Love’s buyout agreement, announce that they will retire his Cleveland No. 0 in the future (https://*********.com/social/). More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com
– via Twitter TheSteinLine (https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine)


Wait, so Love negotiated to have his jersey retired as part of the buyout?? :roll:

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: After clearing waivers, Kevin Love plans to sign with the Miami Heat, (https://*********.com/social/) his agent Jeff Schwartz of @Excelbasketball tells ESPN.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[Xiao Yao You]

Tim Reynolds: It is – or technically, will be – done. As @Adrian Wojnarowski just said, AP can confirm Kevin Love intends to sign with the Miami Heat once he clears waivers. And, per source, Cody Zeller is now targeting signing with the Heat as well (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter ByTimReynolds (https://twitter.com/ByTimReynolds)

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: After finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, nine-time All-Star guard Russell Westbrook plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, (https://*********.com/social/) his agent Jeff Schwartz of @excelbasketball tells ESPN.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[Xiao Yao You]

Law Murray: League source confirms to @TheAthletic that Russell Westbrook is headed to LA today to take a physical. Expectation is that he will start with Clippers, but it may not be right away (https://*********.com/social/). Official signing likely won’t happen until 48 hours after Utah Jazz waive Westbrook.

– via Twitter LawMurrayTheNU (https://twitter.com/LawMurrayTheNU)




might have made sense with him off the bench

[Xiao Yao You]

Tim Reynolds: Assuming no team picks up his contract, Kevin Love will clear waivers at 5 p.m. today. (https://*********.com/social/) That’s the last procedural hurdle before he can sign with the Miami Heat.
– via Twitter ByTimReynolds (https://twitter.com/ByTimReynolds)

[Xiao Yao You]

Andy Larsen: Official: The Jazz have waived Russell Westbrook, (https://*********.com/social/) per the team.

– via Twitter andyblarsen (https://twitter.com/andyblarsen)



3 open roster spots

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Free agent F/C Meyers Leonard — out of the NBA since March 2021 after uttering an antisemitic slur on a video game livestream and rehabbing post-surgical nerve damage on his right leg — is signing a 10-day contract with the Milwaukee Bucks (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[Xiao Yao You]

Tim Reynolds: Kevin Love has cleared waivers, (https://*********.com/social/) source tells AP.

– via Twitter ByTimReynolds (https://twitter.com/ByTimReynolds)







Ira Winderman: Kevin Love and Cody Zeller are in South Florida, with both Heat signings expected to be finalized shortly. (https://*********.com/social/) Just a matter of physicals, signatures and the like.
– via Twitter IraHeatBeat (https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat)

[Xiao Yao You]

Anthony Chiang: Heat announces signing of Cody Zeller, who signed the pro-rated minimum for the remainder of the season. After the Love and Zeller signings, Heat remains about $1.2 million away from the tax threshold. (https://*********.com/social/) Love and Zeller will be FAs this offseason. Heat’s roster full at 15 players.
– via Twitter Anthony_Chiang (https://twitter.com/Anthony_Chiang)

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: The Chicago Bulls are nearing a deal to sign free agent guard Patrick Beverley for the rest of the season, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell ESPN.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)





Adrian Wojnarowski: Deal expected to be finalized as soon as Tuesday and will require a roster waiver move by the Bulls, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell ESPN.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[Xiao Yao You]

“I’m going to be taking my talents back home,” Beverley said. “It was between Golden State and the Bulls. Obviously, it’s always good to play with a lot of great talent in Golden State, but y’know, a lot of guards over there. (https://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/patrick-beverley-reveals-why-he-chose-bulls-over-warriors) So, I figured I could make a playoff push with the Bulls right now, and kinda pop them up a little bit. The east is kinda weak. I’m excited man, I’m excited. I get to take my son to school. I get to take my son and baby girl to school, I get to pick them up, I get to rep my city on my chest.”
– via Sports Illustrated (https://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/patrick-beverley-reveals-why-he-chose-bulls-over-warriors)

[Xiao Yao You]

The Bulls will have to release a player to make room for Beverley, and sources said the current focus is on veteran point guard Goran Dragic, whose rotational role has dwindled in recent weeks, or backup center Tony Bradley.
– via K.C. Johnson @ NBC Sports

[Axe]

Meltdown.

[Jasper]

The Bulls will have to release a player to make room for Beverley, and sources said the current focus is on veteran point guard Goran Dragic, whose rotational role has dwindled in recent weeks, or backup center Tony Bradley.
– via K.C. Johnson @ NBC Sports

nice addition / but no playoff bound / or deep.

[Xiao Yao You]

Bobby Marks: Will Barton is the 9th player (Westbrook, Love, Bolmaro, Holiday, Green, Beverley, Jackson and Ross) to be the bought out of their contract. That is the most buyouts post trade deadline.
– via Twitter BobbyMarks42 (https://twitter.com/BobbyMarks42)






Adrian Wojnarowski: Washington Wizards guard Will Barton has completed a contract buyout ahead of the March 1 deadline to become eligible to join a playoff roster on a new team, sources tell ESPN. Barton will become a free agent once he clears waivers.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: The Utah Jazz are signing five-year NBA veteran Frank Jackson to a 10-day contract out of their Salt Lake City G League affiliate, (https://*********.com/social/) his agents Troy Payne and Mike Silverman of Equity Basketball tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Jackson averaged 22 points in G League this season.

– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)





Chris Haynes: Utah Jazz are signing Kris Dunn to a 10-day contract, (https://*********.com/social/) league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.
– via Twitter ChrisBHaynes (https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes)



1 more roster space to fill. Got the vet pg they were missing with Conley gone. Need a wing. Been mostly bigs and guards all year

[fourkicks44]

The Bulls will have to release a player to make room for Beverley, and sources said the current focus is on veteran point guard Goran Dragic, whose rotational role has dwindled in recent weeks, or backup center Tony Bradley.
– via K.C. Johnson @ NBC Sports

Tony Bradley's name hasn't come up anywhere till now. I'm guessing he is getting no time in Chicago?

I would love to have him back in Philly. He was a great backup, provided all that was needed for 10 minutes a game.

Instead we have Dedman another fossil to back up Joel.

[fourkicks44]

Just looked it up, Bradley isn't even playing 3 minutes a game. I haven't watched much Bull's basketball this season. Is he injured? Playing Drummond over him is probably contributing to their losing.

I know you were pretty high on him in Utah too, Xiao.

What happened here?

[Xiao Yao You]

Just looked it up, Bradley isn't even playing 3 minutes a game. I haven't watched much Bull's basketball this season. Is he injured? Playing Drummond over him is probably contributing to their losing.

I know you were pretty high on him in Utah too, Xiao.

What happened here?

not sure? He was never appreciated here. He's skilled offensively. Rebounds especially on the offensive glass. Looks like he's been shooting 3's more this year when he did play. He showed range here in the Gleague. Hit a 3 in his first game which was pre season. Great length defensively. Not a great athlete. Just turned 25!

[Xiao Yao You]

Khobi Price: The Magic have waived R.J. Hampton, (https://*********.com/social/) league sources told @orlandosports.

– via Twitter khobi_price (https://twitter.com/khobi_price)




I'd think someone will claim him off waivers

[fourkicks44]

not sure? He was never appreciated here. He's skilled offensively. Rebounds especially on the offensive glass. Looks like he's been shooting 3's more this year when he did play. He showed range here in the Gleague. Hit a 3 in his first game which was pre season. Great length defensively. Not a great athlete. Just turned 25!

Yeah his game is like a more offensively skilled, young Tristan Thompson.

I know the buyout market is obviously mostly for older players and relying on it to make a successful playoff roster is wishful thinking but every year the Sixers make the same mistake getting and old ass, washed up center to back up Joel in the playoffs. Every year when he sits the team gets destroyed.

See Monroe, Greg and Jordan, Deandre.

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: After clearing waivers, guard R.J. Hampton plans to sign with the Detroit Pistons, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell ESPN. Hampton, the 24th overall pick in 2020, averaged 5.7 points in 13.9 minutes for the Magic this season.

– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[Xiao Yao You]

not sure why it is assumed that a 22 year old former first round pick is assumed to be clearing waivers

[Xiao Yao You]

Jason Dumas: Source: The Sixers have inquired about Will Barton, who is still going through the process of deciding where he will play this season (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter JDumasReports (https://twitter.com/JDumasReports)

[Xiao Yao You]

Chris Fedor: #Cavs Jarrett Allen on whether he knew, when he left Philly the other night, that Kevin Love wanted a buyout: “I did not. I was told he was going for milk and cigarettes and he just never came back.” (https://*********.com/social/)
– via Twitter ChrisFedor (https://twitter.com/ChrisFedor)

[fourkicks44]

Jason Dumas: Source: The Sixers have inquired about Will Barton, who is still going through the process of deciding where he will play this season (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter JDumasReports (https://twitter.com/JDumasReports)

In years gone by I would have always wanted Will Barton in Philadelphia. He is exactly the type of player the Sixers needed next to Ben and Tobi, someone who just jacks every 3 he is able too. Never scared or put off to shoot the ball.

Denver fans have have really lost love for him over the last couple years as they constantly remind everyone he is trash, plus he is getting old now. I would like him on the roster but the Sixers have no open spots right now, someone would have to be cut and I don't see that happening tbh.

I don't even think Barton would have a spot in the rotrotation, it's jammed up as it is. Danuel House and Korkmaz can't get any court time as it stands now.

[Xiao Yao You]

In years gone by I would have always wanted Will Barton in Philadelphia. He is exactly the type of player the Sixers needed next to Ben and Tobi, someone who just jacks every 3 he is able too. Never scared or put off to shoot the ball.

Denver fans have have really lost love for him over the last couple years as they constantly remind everyone he is trash, plus he is getting old now. I would like him on the roster but the Sixers have no open spots right now, someone would have to be cut and I don't see that happening tbh.

I don't even think Barton would have a spot in the rotrotation, it's jammed up as it is. Danuel House and Korkmaz can't get any court time as it stands now.

loved House last season with the Jazz. He would have fit in with this years team too

[fourkicks44]

loved House last season with the Jazz. He would have fit in with this years team too

Shit, you can have him back for Olynyk anytime.

No way Ainge would be interested I'm guessing.

[Xiao Yao You]

Shit, you can have him back for Olynyk anytime.

No way Ainge would be interested I'm guessing.

he could actually make more sense for the Jazz. Jazz have been all small guards and bigs. Not much as far as wings go. Lauri isn't a wing! I think they need to pick up a wing with their open roster spot and maybe Frank Jackson's spot once Sexton is back and/or Udoka's spot. Toscano-Anderson looks like he'll help there. Don't think Juan Hernangomez has been playing either and he was also a nice pickup last year for the Jazz.

[Xiao Yao You]

NBA Central: The Suns are targeting Derrick Rose on the buyout market, (https://*********.com/social/) per @Chris Haynes pic.twitter.com/7OaY4575Zz
– via Twitter TheNBACentral (https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral)

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: Free agent Michael Carter-Williams is signing a two-year deal with the Orlando Magic, (https://*********.com/social/) second year team option, source tells @TheAthletic @Stadium. Carter-Williams spent 2019-2022 with Orlando.
– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)

[Xiao Yao You]

Chris Haynes: Phoenix, they’re still looking for another ball handler. And so if if the Derrick Rose situation doesn’t play out, which looks like it, most likely won’t, then they have to look at you know, other guys out there. And you look at the buyout market, the only other prominent guard that has ball handling skills and obligations is John Wall, and we’re not hearing much on him as of right now. (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-11-surprises-galore-on-a-wild-show-to-start/id1668189953?i=1000601793245) Marc Stein: I don’t have…nothing. I gotta be honest, I haven’t heard. I really haven’t heard of any market there.
– via Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-11-surprises-galore-on-a-wild-show-to-start/id1668189953?i=1000601793245)

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: The Houston Rockets are planning to sign center Willie Cauley-Stein to a 10-day contract, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell me and @KellyIko . Cauley-Stein, a seven-year NBA veteran, has spent the season with Rockets‘ Rio Grande Valley G League affiliate.
– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: Center Nerlens Noel and the Detroit Pistons have completed a contract buyout, (https://*********.com/social/) his agent @George Langberg tells ESPN. Noel can join a team and become eligible for a playoff roster.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: Free agent G/F Will Barton is finalizing a deal with the Toronto Raptors, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)





Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Free agent G Will Barton is signing with the Toronto Raptors. (https://*********.com/social/) After completing buyout with Wizards, Barton will join Toronto and be eligible for a playoff roster. He’s played in 29 career postseason games with Nuggets and Blazers.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)






Michael Scotto: The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Goran Dragic, (https://*********.com/social/) team says.
– via Twitter MikeAScotto (https://twitter.com/MikeAScotto)






Shams Charania: The Toronto Raptors are waiving forward Juancho Hernangomez, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)




Juancho could help someone. He was great for the Jazz last year

[Jasper]

who picks up Dragic ??? nets ??

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35754829/bulls-waive-guard-goran-dragic-becomes-free-agent

[Xiao Yao You]

Marc Stein: Goran Dragic, Juancho Hernangomez and Nerlens Noel all just cleared waivers (https://*********.com/social/) to become unrestricted free agents. More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com
– via Twitter TheSteinLine (https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine)

[Jasper]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35770878/milwaukee-bucks-sign-goran-dragic-soon-friday

Dragic to Bucks

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent center Nerlens Noel is signing a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, (https://*********.com/social/) his agent @George Langberg tells ESPN. After completing buyout with Pistons, Noel joins a Nets team needing some size off the bench.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)




Kris Dunn’s 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz will expire on Saturday. But the Jazz aren’t going to be letting Dunn walk. Sources with knowledge of the situation told the Deseret News that the Jazz will be signing Dunn to a second 10-day contract on Saturday. (https://www.deseret.com/2023/3/4/23624839/utah-jazz-to-sign-kris-dunn-to-second-10-day-contract) Dunn, 28, is in his seventh NBA season. After signing a 10-day contract with the Jazz on Feb. 22, he immediately thrust into the rotation with injuries to Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton opening up some minutes.
– via Sarah Todd @ deseret.com (https://www.deseret.com/2023/3/4/23624839/utah-jazz-to-sign-kris-dunn-to-second-10-day-contract)






Sources tell Lakers Daily that the Lakers are considering bringing in Kemba Walker for a workout. (https://lakersdaily.com/report-lakers-could-bring-in-kemba-walker-for-workout-to-add-another-ball-handler-to-roster/) The team is looking for another ball-handler with LeBron James expected to miss extended time due to a foot injury. It was reported that the team is bracing for James to miss the stretch run of the 2022-23 season, which puts a lot of pressure on Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell (who currently is dealing with an ankle injury) and others to keep Los Angeles alive in the play-in tournament race in the Western Conference. Walker, who last played for the Dallas Mavericks in the 2022-23 season, has not been the same player over the past few seasons after dealing with chronic knee issues.
– via Peter Dewey @ Lakers Daily (https://lakersdaily.com/report-lakers-could-bring-in-kemba-walker-for-workout-to-add-another-ball-handler-to-roster/)

[Xiao Yao You]

Nets Daily: ESPN amended its reporting on Nerlens Noel signing. It’s a 10-day contract. Teams can sign a player for two consecutive 10-days before deciding whether to keep him (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter NetsDaily (https://twitter.com/NetsDaily)

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: Once free agent Goran Dragic completes his meetings in Milwaukee this afternoon, he plans to sign a deal with the Bucks for the rest of the season, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell ESPN.
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[Xiao Yao You]

Tony Jones: The Utah Jazz are signing Kris Dunn to a second 10 day contract, (https://*********.com/social/) league sources tell The Athletic @Sarah Todd first with the Dunn re-signing The Jazz will not sign Frank Jackson to a second 10 day, sources say. Expect Johnny Juzang to continue to get opportunities.
– via Twitter Tjonesonthenba (https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba)

[Xiao Yao You]

With an open roster spot and a plethora of veterans available for 10-day or rest-of-the-season contracts, it’s time for Stevens to sign somebody. The names on the market are familiar, depending on what Stevens believes the Celtics need. The players available include LaMarcus Aldridge, Dwight Howard, DeMarcus Cousins, Derrick Favors, Hassan Whiteside, Moses Brown, Tristan Thompson, and Serge Ibaka. (https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/03/06/sports/brad-stevens-needs-fill-big-hole-celtics-roster-with-robert-williams-out-injured/) Some of those names are intriguing, some aren’t. But the Celtics need a healthy body to eat up some minutes and give Mazzulla more options.

– via Boston Globe (https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/03/06/sports/brad-stevens-needs-fill-big-hole-celtics-roster-with-robert-williams-out-injured/)




any big can do it!

[Xiao Yao You]

Mark Berman: NBA source: Center Willie Cauley-Stein will not return to the Rockets on a second 10-day contract (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter MarkBermanFox26 (https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26)

[Xiao Yao You]

Former NBA players Brandon Knight and Hassan Whiteside signed with Puerto Rican team Piratas de Quebradillas for the 2023 season (https://*********.com/lists/international-transactions-log-where-are-former-nba-players-going/).

– via Alberto De Roa @ ********* (https://*********.com/lists/international-transactions-log-where-are-former-nba-players-going/)




I thought any big could do it? One guy brings Ainge one of the biggest hauls ever and the other guy is off for Puerto Rico. Something doesn't compute here. Trolls?

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: The Utah Jazz and guard Kris Dunn have agreed to a new deal for the remainder of the season, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell me and @Tony Jones. Dunn is averaging 11.6 points, 4.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds for Jazz and earns a full deal after his second 10-day ended.

– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)



Guess he didn't want a multi year non guaranteed deal? He's been great. Hopefully he's still playing once Sexton comes back. One of their top players easily

[Xiao Yao You]

Smart move. They will need a vet next year as well. He's been a find

[Xiao Yao You]

Former Pistons player Greg Monroe signed with Puerto Rican team Osos de Manati for the 2023 season.
– via Alberto De Roa @ *********


Any big can play in Puerto Rico apparently! :facepalm

[Xiao Yao You]

Shams Charania: The Los Angeles Lakers are working out free agent centers Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley this week, (https://*********.com/social/) sources tell me and @jovanbuha . Thompson, an 11-year NBA veteran, was a key member of the 2016 championship Cavaliers team alongside LeBron James.
– via Twitter ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)

[Xiao Yao You]

Jovan Buha: Darvin Ham confirms that Tristan Thompson and Tony Bradley worked out for the Lakers yesterday, but clarified that “nothing is imminent.” (https://*********.com/social/) He said the Lakers were doing their “due diligence” on evaluating big man options.

– via Twitter jovanbuha (https://twitter.com/jovanbuha)

[Xiao Yao You]

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent G DJ Augustin is signing with the Houston Rockets for the rest of the season, his agent Raymond Brothers of ROC Nation Sports tells ESPN (https://*********.com/social/).
– via Twitter wojespn (https://twitter.com/wojespn)

[HylianNightmare]

So cool seeing guys go to PR