Charlotte’s decision to release Spencer Dinwiddie — after signing the veteran guard to a guaranteed minimum-salary contract over the summer — surprised some people around the NBA, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). There was some speculation that the Hornets might waive Pat Connaughton instead, but Stein hears the team decided to keep the veteran wing … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Connaughton, Knicks, Mazzulla, Curry, Mavs
Nets Notes: Coley, Higgins, Wolf, Rookie Point Guards
The Nets have hired Josh Coley and Cory Higgins as scouts, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports (Twitter link). Coley was recently the athletic director and head coach of Christ School in Asheville, N.C. Higgins played for the Charlotte Bobcats for two seasons and also had stints with EuroLeague powerhouses CSKA Moscow and Barcelona. We have more on the Nets: Danny Wolf‘s … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Coley, Higgins, Wolf, Rookie Point Guards
Knicks Notes: Brown, Dadiet, Kolek, Robinson
Young players like Pacome Dadiet and Tyler Kolek knew there wasn’t much chance they’d see significant minutes under Tom Thibodeau, but that’s changed now that Mike Brown is running the Knicks, writes Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News. Brown prefers a larger rotation than Thibodeau, who was notorious for leaning on his starters, and the new coach has a reputation for … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Brown, Dadiet, Kolek, Robinson
Nets Waive Grant Nelson, Hunter Cattoor
Forward Grant Nelson and guard Hunter Cattoor, who had been on Exhibit 10 contracts with the Nets, have been waived, the team announced today (Twitter link via Keith Smith of Spotrac). The moves had been expected, since Nelson and Cattoor are considered likely to end up with the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s G League affiliate. They each be eligible to earn a bonus worth up to … [Read more...] about Nets Waive Grant Nelson, Hunter Cattoor
Knicks Waive Garrison Mathews, Alex Len, Matt Ryan
As expected, veteran guard Garrison Mathews was cut by the Knicks, the team announced (via Twitter). New York has also waived Alex Len and Matt Ryan. Mathews signed a non-guaranteed contract last month, as did Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet, with the understanding that the team was only able to keep one of them due to financial limitations. Brogdon announced his retirement … [Read more...] about Knicks Waive Garrison Mathews, Alex Len, Matt Ryan