Новости за 30.06.2023

The Portland Trail Blazers have waived forward Trendon Watford, it was announced today by General Manager Joe Cronin. In two seasons, Watford recorded career averages of 7.5 points (54.7% FG, 33.3% 3-PT, 73.7% FT), 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 18.6 minutes in 110 games (22 starts) for the Portland Trail Blazers from 2021-23.

The Minnesota Timberwolves today named Corliss Williamson Assistant Coach. Williamson comes to the Wolves after previous coaching stops with the Sacramento Kings (2013-16), Orlando Magic (2016-18) and Phoenix Suns (2018-19). “Corliss is a fantastic addition to our staff,” said Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch. “He brings a wealth of experience, both in the NBA and … Continue reading "Timberwolves hire Corliss Williamson as an assistant coach"

Via the NY Post: ESPN has let go its top NBA game analyst Jeff Van Gundy, The Post has learned. Van Gundy, 61, has been with ESPN for 16 years, calling the Finals with play-by-player Mike Breen and co-game analyst, Mark Jackson.

The Los Angeles Lakers requested waivers on center Mo Bamba and guard Shaquille Harrison, it was announced today. Bamba appeared in nine games (one start) for the Lakers last season, averaging 3.7 points and 4.6 rebounds in 9.8 minutes per game. The 25-year-old appeared in three postseason games for Los Angeles, averaging 1.0 rebounds in … Continue reading "Lakers waive Mo Bamba and Shaquille Harrison"

The Orlando Magic have exercised their team option on center Goga Bitadze for the 2023-24 season, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. In addition, Orlando has declined its team options on Michael Carter-Williams and Admiral Schofield. Bitadze (6’11”, 230, 7/20/99) played in 38 combined games (one start) last season (2022-23) with both Indiana … Continue reading "Magic exercise option on Goga Bitadze for 2023-24 season"

The Houston Rockets have picked up the fourth-year team option on forward KJ Martin’s contract. Martin was originally the 52nd pick by Sacramento in the 2020 NBA Draft before his rights were acquired by the Rockets. In three seasons, he has appeared in 206 games while averaging 10.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Martin … Continue reading "Rockets exercise option on KJ Martin’s contract"

The Portland Trail Blazers have extended qualifying offers to center Ibou Badji and forward John Butler Jr., making both players restricted free agents, General Manager Joe Cronin announced today. By extending qualifying offers to Badji and Butler, Portland obtains the Right of First Refusal on any offer sheet they may sign with another team. Badji … Continue reading "Trail Blazers extend qualifying offers to Ibou Badji and John Butler Jr."