Before he was traded from the Clippers to the Heat this summer, Norman Powell had begun having conversations with L.A. about a possible contract extension, he tells Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (subscription required). “To be transparent, we were talking extension and what it would look like, and they were telling me they didn’t want to trade me, they wanted … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Powell, Jovic, Ware, Johnson
Seven NBA Two-Way Contract Slots Currently Open
While most of the NBA’s 30 teams filled all three of their two-way contract slots before training camps tipped off, there are still seven teams carrying just a pair of players on two-way deals, leaving one two-way slot open on their respective rosters, as our tracker shows. Those teams are as follows: Brooklyn Nets Cleveland Cavaliers Dallas Mavericks Miami Heat Oklahoma City … [Read more...] about Seven NBA Two-Way Contract Slots Currently Open
Players Seeking Paydays This Season
While some players are still hoping to finalize rookie scale extensions before the season begins, the majority of contract situations around the league have been settled at this point. But business never sleeps in the world of the NBA, and many players will enter this season hoping to impress executives and land their next big payday. Zach Harper of The Athletic details the top … [Read more...] about Players Seeking Paydays This Season
Heat Notes: Wiggins, Jovic, Ware, Smith
In the wake of the trade sending him from Golden State to Miami last winter, Andrew Wiggins struggled to get acclimated to his new NBA home, dealing with a series of minor injuries down the stretch as the Heat adjusted to life without Jimmy Butler. According to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, Wiggins brought his family to live with him in Miami this offseason and spent the … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Wiggins, Jovic, Ware, Smith
Southeast Notes: Kalkbrenner, Jovic, Middleton, Miller
There’s competition for the center spot on the Hornets’ roster and rookie second-rounder Ryan Kalkbrenner is making a strong bid to be part of the rotation, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer (subscription required) reports. The 34th pick of the draft is a seasoned Big East veteran out of Creighton and he’s making a strong impression during training camp. “His basketball IQ … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Kalkbrenner, Jovic, Middleton, Miller