Jeenathan Williams‘ four-year, $8.2MM contract that he signed on Sunday after getting promoted by the Rockets from his two-way deal is only guaranteed for the remainder of this season, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle tweets. His teammates were well aware of his addition to the 15-man roster. “As soon as I walked in the gym, they, like, they stampeded me and all gave me … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Williams, Olynyk, Williams Jr., Mavs Ticket Prices
Scotto: Trae Young, LaMelo Ball Among Players To Monitor In Offseason
Hawks guard Trae Young has just one guaranteed year left on his contract after this season, with a player option for 2026/27. As he nears potential free agency, executives around the NBA are wondering whether Atlanta will be looking to extend Young this offseason or whether he might emerge as a trade candidate, writes Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As Scotto notes, Young has … [Read more...] about Scotto: Trae Young, LaMelo Ball Among Players To Monitor In Offseason
Lester Quinones To Sign Two-Way Deal With Pelicans
The Pelicans will sign Lester Quinones to a two-way contract, tweets Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal was confirmed by Quinones’ agent, Scott Nichols of Rize Management. The 24-year-old shooting guard began the season on a two-way contract with Philadelphia that he signed in September. He appeared in just four games, averaging 2.3 PPG in 4.3 minutes per night, before being … [Read more...] about Lester Quinones To Sign Two-Way Deal With Pelicans
Pelicans Waiving Jalen Crutcher
The Pelicans will open up a two-way roster spot by waiving Jalen Crutcher, a source tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The 25-year-old point guard was promoted from the G League on Wednesday when New Orleans converted Brandon Boston Jr.‘s two-way deal into a two-year standard contract. The Pelicans have played twice since then, but Crutcher didn’t get into either … [Read more...] about Pelicans Waiving Jalen Crutcher
Southwest Notes: Zion, Mavericks, Popovich, Spurs
With Brandon Ingram no longer on the roster and Dejounte Murray out with a long-term injury, Zion Williamson will have to shoulder more leadership responsibilities for the Pelicans both on and off the court, says William Guillory of The Athletic. While there have been questions in the past about Williamson’s conditioning habits and the way he has communicated with the … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Zion, Mavericks, Popovich, Spurs