After a whirlwind week of teams racing to waive players before the January 7 deadline, this past week marked a change of pace as the dust settled. Here’s a look at the biggest headlines from the past seven days:
News
- Guard Derrick Rose was absent from the Knicks‘ Monday night matchup
- Initially reported to seek a buyout, Mike Dunleavy Jr. ultimately decided to play for the Hawks.
- Veteran point guard Pablo Prigioni officially retired. Prigioni last played for the Clippers in 2015/16.
- Retired big man Kevin Garnett will serve as a consultant with the Clippers and Bucks.
- The new BIG3 basketball league has landed Allen Iverson as a player/coach.
Signings
- Days after waiving him on his non-guaranteed deal, the Nuggets signed Alonzo Gee to a 10-day contract.
- The Sixers signed point guard Chasson Randle to a 10-day contract.
- The Nets signed veteran forward Quincy Acy to a 10-day contract.
Waivers
- The Nets waived former first overall pick Anthony Bennett (who promptly went on to sign in Turkey).
Rumors
- The Hawks claim that Paul Millsap is no longer on the trade market and have told him he won’t be traded.
- Veteran point guard Rajon Rondo has been open about his uncertain future with the Bulls.
- The Kings are said to be committed to offering DeMarcus Cousins a $200MM extension.
- Big man Alexis Ajinca has been frustrated with his lack of playing time with Pelicans.
- Newly signed Pelicans big man Donatas Motiejunas spoke at length about free agency saga with Rockets.
- Sharpshooter Klay Thompson says he’s on board with signing an extension to stay with Warriors.
- The Cavaliers need a playmaker, not necessarily a point guard, says GM David Griffin.
- The latest victim of the Sixers‘ frontcourt logjam has been Jahlil Okafor.