The Hawks were considered a possible trade suitor for Brandon Ingram this offseason, but they ended up not having much interest in giving the forward his next contract or surrendering either Clint Capela or Onyeka Okongwu in a trade with the Pelicans, league sources tell William Guillory of The Athletic. As a result, the Pelicans and Hawks instead made a deal involving Dejounte … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Ingram, Grizzlies, Barnes, Spurs
Free Agency Rumors: Theis, Magic, Heat, Raptors, Rockets
Veteran center Daniel Theis has received interest in free agency from several suitors, including the Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Bucks, reports Kelly Iko of The Athletic (Twitter link). Theis won the 2023 FIBA World Cup with Germany last year, then joined the Clippers in the fall after negotiating a buyout with the Pacers. He served as the backup center in Los Angeles while Mason … [Read more...] about Free Agency Rumors: Theis, Magic, Heat, Raptors, Rockets
Bucks, Taurean Prince Agree To One-Year Deal
Free agent forward Taurean Prince intends to sign a contract with the Bucks, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link), it’s a one-year deal. Milwaukee isn’t currently in position to offer more than the veteran’s minimum to any outside free agents due to its proximity to the second tax apron, so this … [Read more...] about Bucks, Taurean Prince Agree To One-Year Deal
Bucks Sign AJ Johnson To Rookie Contract
Bucks rookie AJ Johnson has officially signed his first NBA contract, according to the NBA’s transaction log. A 6’5″ guard, Johnson was born and raised in California but opted against playing college basketball stateside. He spent the 2023/24 season in Australia’s National Basketball League, playing for the Illawarra Hawks as part of the NBL’s Next Stars program. Johnson’s … [Read more...] about Bucks Sign AJ Johnson To Rookie Contract
Bucks Sign Tyler Smith To Four-Year Contract
JULY 6: Smith signed a four-year, $7.9MM contract that will be guaranteed for the first two seasons, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The $7.9MM total indicates that the forward will receive the rookie minimum salary, minimizing the impact on Milwaukee’s projected tax bill. JULY 5: The Bucks have officially signed second-round pick Tyler Smith to his first … [Read more...] about Bucks Sign Tyler Smith To Four-Year Contract