Mike James Waived By Suns
2017/12/mike-james-waived-by-suns.htmlThe Suns have waived guard Mike James, Shams Charania of The Vertical tweets. … The decision was likely a difficult one for the organization to make, considering that James had thrived on a young team that found stability in the mature first-year player.
Suns Sign Isaiah Canaan To NBA Deal
2017/12/suns-plan-to-sign-isaiah-canaan-to-nba-deal.htmlCanaan signed with the Rockets in October after Chris Paul was sidelined with a knee issue, but he was waived just four days later. … The Suns, who had to waive Derrick Jones last week to accommodate a standard NBA deal for Mike James, won't have to make a corresponding roster move to add Canaan to their roster.
Isaiah Canaan Joins Suns’ G League Affiliate
2017/12/isaiah-canaan-joins-suns-g-league-affiliate.htmlCanaan signed with the Rockets in October after Chris Paul was sidelined with a knee issue, but he was waived just four days later. … With Eric Bledsoe having been traded last month and Brandon Knight out for the season, the Suns have been leaning on Tyler Ulis and Mike James at the point this year.
Five Key Stories: 12/2/17 – 12/9/17
2017/12/five-key-stories-12217-12917.htmlIn order to make room on their roster for Okafor and Stauskas, the Nets waived guard Sean Kilpatrick and his $1.52MM in guaranteed salary. … The two-way contract of Suns’ rookie point guard Mike James was converted into a standard NBA contract on Thursday, marking the first time in league history such a transaction has taken place.
Suns Waive Derrick Jones
2017/12/suns-to-waive-derrick-jones.html11:32am: The Suns have officially waived Jones, the club confirmed today in a press release. … The move was necessary in order to clear room for Mike James, whose two-way contract is being converted into a standard NBA deal.
Suns Convert Mike James’ Two-Way Contract Into NBA Deal
2017/12/suns-to-convert-mike-james-two-way-contract-into-nba-deal.htmlThe release also confirmed that the team has waived Jones, as we detailed in a separate story. … DECEMBER 7, 11:35am: The Suns have officially converted James' two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, the team announced today in a press release.
Five Key Stories: 11/18/17 – 11/25/17
2017/11/five-key-stories-111817-112517.htmlAfter getting kicked out of practice and leaving his Chinese team, former first-round pick Terrence Jones has been waived. … Suns rookie point guard Mike James is expected to sign a standard NBA contract before he reaches the 45-day NBA limit on his two-way contract.
2017 Offseason In Review: Houston Rockets
2017/10/2017-offseason-in-review-houston-rockets.htmlNote: Later waived Kelly. … James Harden: Five years, 35% maximum salary.
Suns Waive Tidjan Keita, Elijah Millsap
2017/10/suns-waive-tidjan-keita.html2:45pm: In addition to cutting Keita, the Suns have also waived swingman Elijah Millsap, tweets Scott Bordow of The Arizona Republic. … The move brings the Phoenix roster down to 18 players, including two-way deals for Alec Peters and Mike James.
2017 Offseason In Review: Phoenix Suns
2017/09/2017-offseason-in-review-phoenix-suns.htmlLeandro Barbosa (waived)… Mike James: Two-way contract.
Players Who Can’t Be Traded Until December 15
2017/08/players-who-cant-be-traded-until-december-15-2.htmlWe'll continue to update this page over the next few months, as players are signed or waived. … James Johnson
Clippers Trade Chris Paul To Rockets
2017/06/clippers-to-trade-chris-paul-to-rockets.htmlThe Clippers waived retiring forward Paul Pierce in order to adhere to the NBA's offseason roster limit of 20 players. … "We feel that combining two of the league’s greatest players in James Harden and Chris Paul, operating in Coach [Mike]…
Five Key Offseason Questions: Golden State Warriors
2017/06/five-key-offseason-questions-golden-state-warriors.htmlJason Thompson ($945,126) -- Waived via stretch provision. … James Michael McAdoo ($1,724,305 qualifying offer / $1,724,305 cap hold)
NBA Finals Notes: Warriors Centers, Williams, Kerr
2017/06/nba-finals-notes-warriors-centers-williams-kerr.htmlHe joined the Cavaliers after being waived in February. … All three signed one-year deals last offseason and will be free agents again this summer, as will James Michael McAdoo, who also saw playing time in Game 1.
Five Key Offseason Questions: Memphis Grizzlies
2017/05/five-key-offseason-questions-memphis-grizzlies.htmlJamaal Franklin ($163,296) -- Waived via stretch provision… James Ennis ($3,028,410)
2017 Offseason Salary Cap Digest: Memphis Grizzlies
2017/05/2017-offseason-salary-cap-digest-memphis-grizzlies.htmlJamaal Franklin ($163,296) -- Waived via stretch provision… James Ennis ($3,028,410)
Cavs Notes: Korver, Liggins, McRae
2017/01/cavs-notes-korver-liggins-mcrae.htmlThere was virtually no chance DeAndre Liggins would have been waived prior to his salary becoming fully guaranteed Saturday, but Jordan McRae's situation wasn't as predictable, Joe Vardon of Northeast Ohio Media Group relays. … Trading a future first-round pick for a veteran comes with risk, especially since LeBron James could bolt in the 2018 summer, Lloyd cautions.
Week In Review: 1/1/17 – 1/7/17
2017/01/week-in-review-1117-1717.htmlThe Hornets waived Aaron Harrison. … The Cavaliers must acquire a backup point guard, says LeBron James.
Cavaliers Acquire Kyle Korver From Hawks
2017/01/cavaliers-acquire-kyle-korver-from-hawks.htmlThe Hawks, who waived Ryan Kelly this week to create room to complete a two-for-one deal, will likely waive the veteran point guard at some point and eat his salary. … LeBron James has suggested multiple times this week that he'd like to see the team address the position, and there's no shortage of veteran options on the market, including Mario Chalmers, Jarrett Jack, and Norris Cole.
NBA January Dates To Watch
2016/12/nba-january-dates-to-watch.htmlPlenty of players without fully guaranteed salaries are in no danger of being waived within the next eight days, but several teams will take the opportunity to save a little money and open up a roster spot. … That includes players who aren't going anywhere, like LeBron James, Mike Conley, and DeMar DeRozan, but there are a handful of players on that list that could be involved in trade rumors in 2017 -- the Trail Blazers, for instance, are likely to make at least one deal in the coming months, and they'll have Allen Crabbe, Maurice Harkless, and Meyers Leonard become trade-eligible on January 15.
Week In Review: 12/11/16 – 12/17/16
2016/12/week-in-review-121116-121716.htmlThe Grizzlies waived backup point guard Toney Douglas. … Also on the verge of returning for the Grizzlies issmall forward James Ennis, who has missed three weeks with a calf sprain.
Grizzlies Waive Toney Douglas
2016/12/grizzlies-to-waive-toney-douglas.htmlAssuming he's officially waived today, he'll become an unrestricted free agent this weekend, while Memphis will carry a cap hit…… We had already heard that James Ennis, one of those four injured Grizzlies players, was nearing a return, but Wojnarowski says that two others - Mike Conley and Chandler Parsons - have also made significant progress (Twitter links).
Southwest Notes: Motiejunas, Douglas, Harrison
2016/12/southwest-notes-motiejunas-douglas-harrison.htmlMotiejunas would get another $3.5MM this season if he is still on the roster January 10th, and his salary for next season would be guaranteed if he is not waived before March 1st. … The Rockets aren't facing an easy decision about matching the Nets' offer sheet for Donatas Motiejunas, writes James Herbert of CBS Sports.
Southwest Notes: Conley, Parsons, Evans, Motiejunas
2016/12/southwest-notes-conley-parsons-evans-motiejunas.htmlOnce he returns, coach Alvin Gentry envisions Evans taking on a role similar to what Lance Stephenson did before he was injured and waived (Twitter link). … He joins injured teammates Vince Carter, Chandler Parsons, James Ennis and Brandan Wright, while Zach Randolph is on the bereavement list.
Grizzlies Eyeing Toney Douglas
2016/12/grizzlies-eyeing-toney-douglas.htmlThe former first-round pick was with the Cavaliers in camp this season, but was waived by the team during the preseason roster cutdown. … Chandler Parsons, James Ennis, and Brandan Wright meet that criteria already, with Conley - and possibly Vince Carter - set…