East Notes: Raptors, Darko Rajakovic, Hawks, Nets, Cam Johnson
Raptors
New coach Darko Rajakovic already seems to be earning the respect of the players.
“He’s his own person,” forward Thaddeus Young said, via Mike Ganter...
Joe Mazzulla on Celtics’ Jeff Van Gundy Hire: Fortunate That He’s Here
Coach Joe Mazzulla made it clear he's in favor of the hire of Jeff Van Gundy as Celtics senior basketball consultant.
“Anytime you can add...
Celtics Hire Jeff Van Gundy as Senior Consultant
The Boston Celtics are making a splash this offseason, as they acquired Kristaps Porzingis as well as Jrue Holiday, and now Jeff Van Gundy...
Former NBA Guard Nick Young Signs in Hong Kong
Former NBA shooting guard Nick Young has signed with the Macau Black Bears of Hong Kong, the team announced.
Young, 38, is 6-foot-7 and last...
Heat Waive Alondes Williams, Drew Peterson
The Heat have waived guard Alondes Williams and forward Drew Peterson, the team announced in a press release.
Peterson, 23, is 6-foot-8 and went undrafted...
Mavs Waive Joe Wieskamp, Mike Miles Jr, Jordan Walker
The Mavericks have waived guard/forward Joe Wieskamp and point guards Mike Miles Jr. and Jordan Walker, the team announced.
Miles had been on a two-way...
Hawks Waive David Singleton
The Hawks have waived shooting guard David Singleton, the team announced.
Singleton, 23, is 6-foot-4 and signed by Atlanta one day earlier. The purpose of...
Derrick Favors to Sign Contract With G League
Veteran NBA forward/center Derrick Favors plans to sign a contract with the G League for the upcoming season, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Favors, 32,...
Sixers Skeptical of Clippers’ Ability to Meet Trade Criteria for James Harden
All we really know at this point is star guard James Harden is upset with 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and says...
Magic Sign Miye Oni, Waive DJ Wilson
The Orlando Magic have officially signed free agent guard/forward Miye Oni, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced Friday. In addition, to comply with the 21-man roster requirements,...
James Harden Says Relationship With Sixers President Daryl Morey Can’t Be Repaired
Well, it appears things are as bad as ever with James Harden and the 76ers. Or more specifically, Harden's feelings about his relationship with...
Timberwolves Must Stop Running in Place; But Are They Built To Do So?
It feels like the Timberwolves are spinning their wheels. They're not there yet, but it is starting to seem that way.
Two years ago, they...
Wizards’ Wes Unseld Jr. on New Load Management Rule: ‘I Love It’
The NBA has at least one coach in favor of the new load management rule, which is now tying individual postseason awards to the...
East Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Pistons, Wizards
Magic
Forward Franz Wagner scored 18 points and looked sharp in a preseason victory over the Cavaliers -- and not long after helping Germany win...
