It may be something of a longshot, but Paul George told reporters this week that he’s “holding out a little hope” for a return in 2014/15. The Pacers star acknowledged that he doesn’t have any kind of timeline for his recovery and said that if he has to spend the year on the sidelines he’ll use the opportunity as a learning experience. Here’s more from the week that was..
- Greg Monroe might accept the Pistons’ qualifying offer. Meanwhile, Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today says a sign-and-trade is still possible.
- The Pacers received a disabled player exception for George.
- Shawn Marion will sign with the Cavs.
- The Clippers and Doc Rivers will discuss an extension.
- Steve Ballmer officially became the owner of the Clippers.
- The Cavs are seriously considering Chauncey Billups.
- Thanasis Antetokounmpo turned down multiple European offers to attend training camp with the Knicks.
- The Raptors will sign Jordan Hamilton.
- Jason Collins is mulling retirement.
- Suns owner Robert Sarver doesn’t think the relationship between the club and Eric Bledsoe is in bad shape.
- Kevin Murphy and Dee Bost will join the Jazz for training camp
- The Kings signed Sim Bhullar.
- The Thunder have reached an agreement to sign Lance Thomas.
- The Jazz will sign Toure’ Murry.
- Former Magic guard E’Twaun Moore is expected to sign with the Bulls in the next few days.
- The Nuggets signed undrafted rookie Jerrelle Benimon.
- The Raptors are eyeing a D-League affiliate of their own and they’re in discussions with the Rochester RazorSharks of the PBL.
- Nolan Smith is headed to Turkey along with longtime NBA guard Carlos Arroyo.
- Orlando Johnson will play in Spain.
- Deonte Burton will join the Kings for camp.
- Ronald Roberts Jr. may or may not be joining the Sixers.
- Josh Childress is going down under.
- Diante Garrett will join the Blazers for camp.
- The Cavs signed Alex Kirk.