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Nuggets Re-Sign Darrell Arthur

By | at July 9, 2016 3:52 pm

JULY 9th, 3:52pm: The signing is official, the team announced via press release.

5:40pm: Arthur’s three-year deal will pay him $23MM, tweets Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Dempsey suggests (via Twitter) that Arthur accepted a bit less money to stay in Denver, suggesting the power forward had a bigger offer on the table from another team.

JULY 1st, 5:32pm: The Nuggets have agreed to terms on a new contract for Darrell Arthur, reports Chris Dempsey of The Denver Post (Twitter link). According to Dempsey, the two sides are in agreement on a three-year deal.

Arthur, 28, appeared in 70 games for Denver during the 2015/16 campaign, recording 7.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 45.2% from the field. He declined his player option for 2016/17, which was worth a little less than $3MM, but had previously indicated that he wanted to remain with the Nuggets even if he decided to opt out of his contract.

It’s been a quiet free agent period so far from the Nuggets, who haven’t been linked to any notable free agents since the new league year begins. Their agreement with Arthur doesn’t represent a huge splash, but it allows the team to retain a veteran who was a key part of the rotation last season.

The Wizards were among the other clubs expected to have interest in Arthur.

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Rockets, Harden Agree To New Contract

By | at July 9, 2016 2:40 pm

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Trevor Ruszkowski / USA TODAY Sports Images

If there was any doubt that the Rockets are James Harden‘s team, there should be no question who the alpha is in Houston moving forward. The shooting guard and the team have agreed to a four-year, $118MM renegotiation and extension that could keep him under contract through 2020, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reports. The arrangement was announced during a press conference by team owner Leslie Alexander moments ago. “We are building a new core and we are excited about locking James Harden in for a long time,” GM Daryl Morey said (Twitter link).

The arrangement provides Harden with a raise on his 2016/17 and 2017/18 salaries using cap space, plus adds two additional years at the maximum salary, Wojnarowski notes. Harden had two years and approximately $34.6MM left on his existing deal, and the renegotiation gives him nearly $10MM (2016/17) and $11MM (2017/18) raises and two extra years at $30.4MM and $32.7MM, respectively, the scribe relays. In total, the Rockets are going to fork over an additional $83.5MM over the next four years to Harden. The pact also includes a player option for the 2019/20 season, Wojnarowski tweets.

Harden, 26, is a four-time All-Star and two-time first-team All-NBA selection. He appeared in all 82 regular season games for the Rockets this past season, averaging 29.0 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists in 38.1 minutes per outing. His shooting line on the campaign was .439/.359/.860.

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Eastern Notes: Crabbe, Stephenson, Dellavedova

By | at July 9, 2016 2:28 pm

The Nets signing restricted free agent Allen Crabbe to a four-year, $75MM offer sheet may have shocked some around the league, but a number of NBA scouts believe the shooting guard will break out once given more playing time, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. “I really was impressed with Crabbe last year,” one veteran scout told Lewis. “It took me a minute or two. He had that nice fluidness to him, that long body. Allan [Houston] was that same way, and he was a hell of a player. I didn’t think Allen Crabbe would’ve made it this far and been this good. He just always struck me as I wanted a little bit more. … But he plays with more passion than I thought. He’s quiet, not pumping his chest, not gung-ho. But last year was a real good eye-opener for everybody that wanted more out of Crabbe, because they got it.”

“He reminds me a little of Tim Thomas, a lot of ability,” the scout continued. “Some nights you’ll see more than others, depending on who he plays and how hard he plays. And with Crabbe, who he plays with becomes important. … C.J. McCollum and Damian Lillard are scorers first. Now that he’s a featured player, you’ll see more of what he can do.”

Here’s more from the East:

  • There have been reports stating that unrestricted free agent Lance Stephenson may be close to reuniting with the Pacers, but team president Larry Bird says those rumors are unfounded, Nate Taylor of The Indianapolis Star relays (Twitter link). “I think Lance and his agent are doing the talking… Right now probably a very slim chance,” Bird said.
  • The second round pick the Nets acquired from Indiana as part of the Thaddeus Young swap only conveys to Brooklyn if it falls in the No. 31-No. 44  range from 2017-2022, and is unprotected in 2023 , Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders tweets.
  • The Cavaliers shipped the Bucks $200K as part of the sign-and-trade deal involving Matthew Dellavedova, Pincus notes (on Twitter).
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Raptors Sign Jakob Poeltl, Pascal Siakam

By | at July 9, 2016 1:07 pm

The Raptors announced via press release that they have signed 2016 draftees, Jakob Poeltl (No. 9 overall) and Pascal Siakam (No. 27 overall). Both players inked rookie scale deals that have them under contract through the 2017/18 season, with two team option years to follow. The exact financial terms of the arrangements were not relayed by Toronto in the release.

Poeltl spent two seasons at the University of Utah before making the jump to the pros. He was the 2016 Pac-12 Player of the Year and an Associated Press second-team All-American. Poeltl averaged 17.2 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 36 games this past season.

Siakam, 6’9″, played two seasons at New Mexico State. He averaged 20.3 points, 11.6 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 34 games in 2015/16 and was a unanimous choice as Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year this past season.

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Hoops Rumors Originals 7/3/16-7/9/16

By | at July 9, 2016 12:00 pm

Here’s a look back at the original analysis generated by the Hoops Rumors staff this past week.

  • You can now view complete depth charts for every NBA team at Roster Resource, the newest addition to the Trade Rumors family.
  • Will Joseph highlighted some of the better basketball blogs around in his weekly installment of Hoops Links.
  • We ran down the unsigned draft picks of the Pacific Division‘s teams.
  • If you missed any of our daily reader-driven discussions, be sure to check out the Community Shootaround archives.
  • Arthur Hill answered reader questions in our Weekly Mailbag.
  • Here’s how you can follow Hoops Rumors on social media and RSS feeds.
  • We reviewed our commenting policy. Play nice everyone.
  • Here’s how you can follow specific players on Hoops Rumors.
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Western Notes: Felton, Westbrook, Pelicans

By | at July 9, 2016 10:31 am

There has been some speculation that the Thunder may look to trade Russell Westbrook in the wake of Kevin Durant‘s departure, but during an appearance on “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical noted that there remains a very good chance the star will continue his career in OKC (h/t Erik Horne of The Oklahoman). “Right now, his mindset in on the team they have and can we add pieces in the short term, can we go out in free agency,” Wojnarowski said. “That doesn’t mean he’s not leaving next year, but his attitude isn’t ‘aww man, Kevin left. I’m screwed, I need to get out of here.’”

“He’s been … I’ve been told Russell’s been very determined to lead the team they have, and I know that Russell really likes the town. He loves bringing in Victor Oladipo … Steven Adams. Those are his guys,” Wojnarowski continued. “He thinks they’re a real talented team that if they can add another significant piece it puts them right back in contention. I think he’s embracing this, and he can go out next summer and get a $200MM dollar extension with Oklahoma City.”

Here’s more from out West:

  • Interest in Mavericks unrestricted free agent Raymond Felton has picked up in recent days, with five teams circling the point guard, Chris Haynes of The Northeast Ohio Media Group tweets. The 32-year-old made 80 appearances for Dallas in 2015/16, averaging 9.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 27.4 minutes per outing.
  • Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry noted that the team is seeking more than just talent when exploring the free agent market this summer, Justin Verrier of ESPN.com relays (ESPN Now link). “We were gonna add high-character guys,” Gentry said. “I think that’s where the league is going now. If you look around most of the teams they’ve got interchangeable parts, but they’ve got guys that are all about the team. They’re trying to figure out what makes the team better. I think for us, you talk about Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday, and adding these two kids and some of the other guys that we signed, I like the makeup of our team. What we have to do is see how it all meshes together.“
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Pacers Sign Al Jefferson

By | at July 9, 2016 10:08 am

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Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports Images

JULY 9th, 10:08am: The signing is official, the Pacers announced.

JULY 1st, 12:10pm: The Pacers and Jefferson are in agreement, according to Stein, who says the three-year deal won’t feature any options (Twitter links)

11:33am: The Pacers and unrestricted free agent Al Jefferson are nearing an agreement on a contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reports (Twitter link). The proposed deal would be for three years and $30MM, Marc Stein of ESPN.com tweets.

If Indiana does add Jefferson it will be the latest high-profile move the team has made this offseason, previously acquiring point guard Jeff Teague from the Hawks and combo forward Thaddeus Young from the Nets. It would appear that team executive Larry Bird is determined to remake his roster for new head coach Nate McMillan. Jefferson will add some needed toughness in the paint as well as solid veteran leadership to Indiana’s locker room.

Jefferson, 31, made just 47 appearances this season as he struggled with injuries. He averaged 12.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 23.3 minutes of action per outing. He shot .485/.000/.649 from the field on the year.

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Week In Review 7/3/16-7/9/16

By | at July 9, 2016 9:00 am

With 2016 free agency in full swing, here’s a look back at all the notable news and events from around the NBA this past week:

Trades

Signings/Agreements

Waivers

Miscellaneous News

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2016 NBA Draft Pick Signings

By | at July 8, 2016 11:00 pm

Free agent signings and trades have dominated headlines in the NBA world over the last week, but teams around the league are also taking care of the rookies they drafted last month, signing them to their first NBA contracts.

For first-round picks, those contracts are fairly rigid, having essentially been predetermined. The NBA’s rookie-scale structure dictates that first-rounders will be signed to four-year deals, which include two guaranteed years, then team options in years three and four.

The value of those contracts depends on where a player was drafted. This year, No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons is in line for a four-year deal worth in excess of $26.6MM, which represents the maximum allowable 120% of his scale amount. No. 30 pick Damian Jones, on the other hand, figures to sign a four-year contract worth just under $6MM. The full breakdown of this year’s first-round rookie salaries and contracts can be found right here — if you see a first-rounder listed below as “signed,” you can assume his contract looks like that, unless otherwise indicated.

Second-round picks, meanwhile, aren’t assured of two guaranteed seasons, though some players will receive them. Teams can sign second-rounders to whatever amount they choose, using cap room or various exceptions. Those players who immediately join their NBA teams figure to get a minimum salary or something slightly above the minimum. We’ll make a note of contract details for second-rounders below, as they become available.

Finally, some second-rounders – and perhaps even some first-rounders – won’t sign in the NBA immediately, heading overseas to refine their games while their NBA teams retain their rights. We’ll make note of that below too, wherever it’s applicable.

Here’s a breakdown of 2016’s draft pick signings. This list will be updated as more draftees sign their first NBA contracts:

Round 1

  1. Philadelphia 76ers: Ben Simmons, F (LSU): Signed
  2. Los Angeles Lakers: Brandon Ingram, SF (Duke): Signed
  3. Boston Celtics: Jaylen Brown, SF (California): Signed
  4. Phoenix Suns: Dragan Bender, PF (Maccabi Tel Aviv): Signed
  5. Minnesota Timberwolves: Kris Dunn, PG (Providence): Signed
  6. New Orleans Pelicans: Buddy Hield, SG (Oklahoma): Signed
  7. Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray, G (Kentucky): Signed
  8. Phoenix Suns: Marquese Chriss, PF (Washington): Signed
  9. Toronto Raptors: Jakob Poeltl, C (Utah): Signed
  10. Milwaukee Bucks: Thon Maker, PF (HS): Signed
  11. Oklahoma City Thunder: Domantas Sabonis, PF/C (Gonzaga): Signed
  12. Atlanta Hawks: Taurean Prince, SF (Baylor): Signed
  13. Sacramento Kings: Georgios Papagiannis, C (Panathinaikos): Signed
  14. Chicago Bulls: Denzel Valentine, SG (Michigan State): Signed
  15. Denver Nuggets: Juan Hernangomez, F (Estudiantes): Signed
  16. Boston Celtics: Guerschon Yabusele, PF (Rouen): Will play overseas
  17. Memphis Grizzlies: Wade Baldwin, G (Vanderbilt): Signed
  18. Detroit Pistons: Henry Ellenson, PF (Marquette): Signed
  19. Denver Nuggets: Malik Beasley, SG (Florida State): Signed
  20. Brooklyn Nets: Caris LeVert, G (Michigan): Signed
  21. Atlanta Hawks: DeAndre’ Bembry, SF (St. Joseph’s): Signed
  22. Sacramento Kings: Malachi Richardson, G/F (Syracuse): Signed
  23. Boston Celtics: Ante Zizic, C (Cibona Zagreb): Will play overseas
  24. Philadelphia 76ers: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, G/F (Mega Leks): Signed
  25. Los Angeles Clippers: Brice Johnson, PF (North Carolina): Signed
  26. Philadelphia 76ers: Furkan Korkmaz, SG (Anadolu Efes): Will play overseas
  27. Toronto Raptors: Pascal Siakam, PF (New Mexico State): Signed
  28. Sacramento Kings: Skal Labissiere, PF/C (Kentucky): Signed
  29. San Antonio Spurs: Dejounte Murray, G (Washington): Signed
  30. Golden State Warriors: Damian Jones, C (Vanderbilt): Signed

Round 2

  1. Memphis Grizzlies: Deyonta Davis, PF/C (Michigan State): Signed
    • Three years, $3.923MM; fully guaranteed
  2. Los Angeles Lakers: Ivica Zubac, C (Mega Leks): Signed
    • Three years, $3.245MM; first two years are guaranteed
  3. New Orleans Pelicans: Cheick Diallo, PF/C (Kansas): Signed
    • Three years, minimum salary; first two years are guaranteed
  4. Phoenix Suns: Tyler Ulis, PG (Kentucky): Signed
    • Four years, $4MM; first two years are guaranteed
  5. Memphis Grizzlies: Rade Zagorac, SF (Mega Leks): Will play overseas
  6. Milwaukee Bucks: Malcolm Brogdon, SG (Virginia): Signed
    • Three years, $2.99MM; first two years are guaranteed
  7. Houston Rockets: Chinanu Onuaku, C (Louisville): Signed
    • Three years, minimum salary; fully guaranteed
  8. Golden State Warriors: Patrick McCaw, SG (UNLV): Signed
    • Two years, minimum salary; fully guaranteed
  9. Los Angeles Clippers: David Michineau, PG (Chalon): Will play overseas
  10. Los Angeles Clippers: Diamond Stone, C (Maryland): Signed
    • Two years, minimum salary; fully guaranteed
  11. Orlando Magic: Stephen Zimmerman, C (UNLV): Signed
    • Three years, $2.993MM; first year is fully guaranteed
  12. Brooklyn Nets: Isaiah Whitehead, SG (Seton Hall): Signed
    • Four years, $4.586MM; first two years are fully guaranteed
  13. Houston Rockets: Zhou Qi, C (Xinjiang): Will play overseas
  14. Atlanta Hawks: Isaia Cordinier, SG (Denain): Will play overseas
  15. Boston Celtics: Demetrius Jackson, PG (Notre Dame): Signed
    • Four years, $5.47MM; first year guaranteed
  16. Dallas Mavericks: A.J. Hammons, C (Purdue): Signed
    • Three years, $2.606MM; fully guaranteed
  17. Portland Trail Blazers: Jake Layman, SF (Maryland): Signed
    • Three years, $2.556MM; first two years are guaranteed
  18. Chicago Bulls: Paul Zipser, SF (Bayern Muenchen): Signed
    • Four years, $3.832MM; first two years are guaranteed
  19. Detroit Pistons: Michael Gbinije, G/F (Syracuse): Signed
    • Three years, $2.606MM; first year guaranteed; second year partially guaranteed
  20. Indiana Pacers: Georges Niang, F (Iowa State): Signed
    • Three years, $2.606MM; first year guaranteed; second year partially guaranteed
  21. Boston Celtics: Ben Bentil, PF (Providence): Signed
    • Three years, minimum salary; first year partially guaranteed
  22. Utah Jazz: Joel Bolomboy, PF (Weber State): Signed
    • Three years, $2.556MM; first year guaranteed; second year partially guaranteed
  23. Denver Nuggets: Petr Cornelie, PF (Le Mans): Will play overseas
  24. Cleveland Cavaliers: Kay Felder, PG (Oakland): Signed
    • Three years, minimum salary; first year is guaranteed
  25. Utah Jazz: Marcus Paige, PG (North Carolina): Signed
    • Two years, minimum salary; first year partially guaranteed
  26. Oklahoma City Thunder: Daniel Hamilton, SG (UConn): Will play for Thunder’s D-League affiliate
  27. Memphis Grizzlies: Wang Zhelin, C (Fujian): Will play overseas
  28. Boston Celtics: Abdel Nader, F (Iowa State): Will play for Celtics’ D-League affiliate
  29. Sacramento Kings: Isaiah Cousins, SG (Oklahoma): Signed
    • One year, minimum salary; partially guaranteed
  30. Utah Jazz: Tyrone Wallace, PG (California): Will play for Jazz’ D-League affiliate
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Western Notes: Parsons, Gay, Seraphin

By | at July 8, 2016 10:34 pm

In a statement that may make some Mavericks fans scoff, Chandler Parsons told the media during his introductory press conference today that he wants to be active in attracting free agents to the Grizzlies, The Associated Press relays. “Being the first big-name free agent to come here, I think that’s special, and I want to be a trendsetter here,” Parsons said. “I’m going to work extremely hard to be the best basketball player I can be. But … next summer you best believe I’m going to be with him [GM Chris Wallace] recruiting more talent to Memphis.”

“Just looking at this core and what they’ve established here over the years, like I said, I wanted to be a part of that,” Parsons continued. “I think my game, my style of play fits perfectly with what they’re doing here.” Here’s more from out West:

  • Rudy Gay has requested that the Kings trade him this offseason and the team is trying to find a taker, but are not interested in a potential deal with the Pacers for Monta Ellis, Ailene Voisin of The Sacramento Bee tweets. Sacramento is also potentially looking to trade Kosta Koufos and Ben McLemore, Marc Stein of ESPN relays (via Twitter).
  • The Mavericks sent $3.2MM in cash to the Pacers as a part of the Jeremy Evans trade, Eric Pincus of Basketball Insiders relays (on Twitter).
  • The Clippers viewed former Knicks big man Kevin Seraphin as an alternative if an affordable deal could not be worked out with Marreese Speights, who agreed to a contract with Los Angeles earlier today, Michael Scotto of Sheridan Hoops relays (via Twitter).
  • The Lakers will receive the Nuggets’ 2018 second round pick and the Bulls’ 2019 second-rounder as part of the trade to acquire Jose Calderon, Pincus tweets. Neither selection comes with any protections attached, Pincus adds.
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