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  • Monte Morris PG | PHO

    Suns' Monte Morris: Intends to sign with Phoenix

    Morris and the Suns agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million contract Tuesday, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

    The Suns were in need of cost-effective backups behind their expensive core of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, and Morris is known around the league as a fairly reliable option reserve point guard. The 29-year-old split the 2023-24 campaign between Detroit and Minnesota, averaging 5.0 points, 2.1 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 0.8 three-pointers in 14.4 minutes over 33 regular-season contests.

  • Moe Wagner C | ORL

    Magic's Moritz Wagner: Returns to Magic on two-year deal

    Wagner agreed to a two-year, $22 million deal with the Magic on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    The Magic declined Wagner's team option on Saturday, but the sides agreed on a new deal to bring him back for two more seasons. The 27-year-old averaged a career-high 10.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.5 steals across 17.7 minutes last year over 80 regular-season games. Moreover, Wagner shot a career-high 60.1 percent from the field.

  • Davis Bertans SF | CHA

    Hornets' Davis Bertans: Returns to action with Latvia

    Bertans produced nine points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one steal and one block across 20 minutes in Latvia's 83-55 win over Georgia on Tuesday.

    Bertans missed the Hornets' final regular-season game due to Achilles soreness, but his return to game action with Latvia bodes well for his return in 2024-25. The 31-year-old was a non-factor for the Thunder last season, and he was acquired via trade by the Hornets on Feb. 8. Bertans went on to play 28 games for the club, during which he averaged 8.8 points and 1.8 rebounds across 20.8 minutes per game.

  • Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton: Productive showing against Finland

    Ayton posted 19 points (8-12 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 38 minutes in the Bahamas' 96-85 win over Finland on Tuesday.

    Ayton missed the final game of the NBA regular-season due to a back injury, but he will almost certainly be back in time for the start of the 2024-25 season. The 25-year-old appeared in only 55 games the entirety of last season due to a litany of injuries. These included knee and elbow tendinitis, a hand sprain and the aforementioned back injury. However, his play for the Bahamas bodes well for his healthy return to training camp and beyond.

  • Timberwolves' Jesse Edwards: Signs two-way with Timberwolves

    Edwards has signed a two-way contract with the Timberwolves, Charlie Walton of CanisHoopus.com reports.

    Edwards is a 7-footer with NBA size who could eventually make an impact on a professional roster. The 24-year-old averaged 15.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 1.2 assists with West Virginia last season.

  • Pacers' James Wiseman: Joins Indy on two-year deal

    Wiseman agreed on a two-year deal with the Pacers on Tuesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    The Pistons let Wiseman walk in free agency, and the 2020 No. 2 overall pick will join the Pacers to back up Myles Turner. Wiseman played one full season with Detroit after being acquired from the Warriors in 2022-23, during which he averaged a career-low 7.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.6 blocks across 17.3 minutes in 63 regular-season games. The 23-year-old will aim for a fresh start where he will potentially revitalize his career on a team that hopes to contend.

  • Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell: Agrees to three-year extension

    Mitchell (calf) and the Cavaliers agreed to a three-year, $150.3 million extension Tuesday, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

    The extension includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. Mitchell's future with the Cavaliers has been a major storyline in the media for over a year, so Cleveland will be relieved to secure Mitchell's signature as they move into a new era with coach Kenny Atkinson at the helm. During the regular season in 2023-24, Mitchell averaged 26.6 points, 6.1 assists, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 3.3 three-pointers.

  • Mo Bamba C | LAC

    Clippers' Mo Bamba: Inks deal with Clippers

    Bamba agreed to a one-year deal with the Clippers on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    Bamba will join the Clippers and provide extra depth behind Ivica Zubac. The 26-year-old played for the 76ers last season, during which he averaged 4.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across a career-low 13.0 minutes in 57 regular-season games. However, Bamba did shoot a career-high 39.1 percent from deep in a limited number of attempts at 1.1 per game.

  • Kris Dunn PG | UTA

    Clippers' Kris Dunn: Landing with Clippers

    Dunn (foot) has agreed to a contract with the Clippers, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

    The terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed, and the club is reportedly looking into the possibility of a sign-and-trade, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. This move also indicates that the Clippers are looking to trade Russell Westbrook at some point before the 2024-25 campaign. Dunn averaged 5.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 66 appearances this past season with the Jazz and will serve as guard depth behind James Harden.

  • Gary Harris SG | ORL

    Magic's Gary Harris: Staying in Orlando

    Harris agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract with the Magic on Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    Harris has elected to return to Orlando after seeing his production dip yet again during the 2023-24 season. He averaged 6.9 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 54 regular-season appearances (27 starts), and he's played in 102 regular-season games over the past two years. Harris figures to serve primarly in a bench role in 2024-25, likely playing backup shooting guard minutes behind Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

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