Cavaliers Among Teams Interested In Malik Beasley
The Cavaliers are among the teams that have checked in on free agent wing Malik Beasley, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
The Knicks are another team interested in Beasley, Scotto adds. Multiple reporters have stated that New York has been monitoring Beasley’s situation.
Beasley is no longer a target of the federal gambling investigation being conducted by the Eastern District of New York, his lawyers recently told Shams Charania of ESPN.
However, as Michael McCann of Sportico details, just because Beasley is no longer considered a “target” of the federal investigation doesn’t necessarily mean he’s fully in the clear. It’s possible he still may still be a “subject” of the investigation, which has a different legal meaning with the Department of Justice.
And even if the 28-year-old is cleared of any type of criminal wrongdoing, that doesn’t necessarily mean he has not broken any NBA rules, McCann writes. The league will have to determine independently whether or not Beasley broke any “contractual, labor and employment obligations.”
The 6’4″ shooting guard is coming off a strong season in Detroit in which he was the Sixth Man of the Year runner-up after averaging 16.3 points per game while shooting a career-high 41.6% from long distance and ranking second in the NBA in three-pointers made (319).
Scotto points out that Knicks senior vice president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas signed Beasley to a lucrative contract while he was running Minnesota’s front office in 2020. Both the Cavaliers and the Knicks have open standard roster spots, but they can only offer Beasley a minimum-salary deal, Scotto notes.
Warriors To Sign Taevion Kinsey
The Warriors intend to sign free agent guard Taevion Kinsey, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
While Scotto doesn’t clarify what type of contract the two sides agreed to, it will likely be a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal for training camp.
If that comes to fruition, Kinsey would be eligible for a bonus worth up to $85,300 if he’s waived before the season starts and spends at least 60 days with the Warriors’ G League affiliate in Santa Cruz. Exhibit 10 contracts can also be converted to two-way deals, and the Warriors do have a pair of two-way openings, though those spots may already be spoken for, as we discussed yesterday.
Kinsey went undrafted in 2023 after starring in college at Marshall. He was named Sun Belt Player of the Year as a “super senior” in 2022/23 and is the Thunder Herd’s all-time leading scorer.
The 25-year-old shooting guard has signed Exhibit 10 deals with the Jazz each of the past two offseasons prior to being waived in the fall and then joining the Salt Lake City Stars. He briefly spent time with Utah on a 10-day deal in March 2024 and was also on a two-way contract for about a month last summer, but has yet to make his NBA regular season debut.
In 50 appearances for the Stars in ’24/25, Kinsey averaged 12.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steal on .525/.327/.662 shooting in 33.8 minutes per game. In 50 games (29.6 MPG) during the ’23/24 campaign, he averaged 10.8 PPG, 3.2 RPG, 2.1 APG and 0.8 SPG on .555/.427/.780 shooting.
According to Scotto, Kinsey was recently named to the G League United’s roster. The team will participate in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in September.
Magic Sign Colin Castleton To Exhibit 10 Deal
August 24: Castleton has signed his Exhibit 10 contract with Orlando, according to RealGM’s log of official NBA transactions.
August 22: The Magic are signing free agent center Colin Castleton, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter).
Castleton’s contract with the Magic will be a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link).
A Florida native who spent the final three years of his college career at UF, Castleton went undrafted in 2023 and spent 2023/24 — his rookie season — on a two-way contract with the Lakers.
Castleton was waived by L.A. shortly before the ’24/25 campaign began, but quickly caught on with Memphis on another two-way deal. He was released by the Grizzlies in January.
After spending a few months in the G League, Castleton inked a pair of 10-day deals with Toronto in March before joining the 76ers on a 10-day pact in early April. The Raptors re-signed him to a two-year standard contract on the final day of the regular season, but the second year was non-guaranteed, and he was cut in late July.
In 26 total appearances for Memphis, Philadelphia and Toronto last season, Castleton averaged 4.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in 16.6 minutes per game. The 25-year-old big man’s NBA G League rights are currently controlled by the Magic.
If Castleton is waived before the ’25/26 season begins and spends at least 60 days in the G League with the Osceola Magic, he’d be eligible for a bonus worth up to $85,300. Exhibit 10 contracts can also be converted to two-way deals, and Orlando does have a two-way opening, as our tracker shows.
Several Countries Finalize Rosters For EuroBasket 2025
Several countries have made their final roster cuts ahead of EuroBasket 2025, according to FIBA, which has compiled a tracker of each finalized 12-man squad.
The tournament begins on Wednesday and is made up of four groups of six teams apiece, with 16 of the 24 total clubs advancing to the knockout round. All knockout round games — including the final and third-place matchup on September 14 — will take place in Riga, Lativa.
We’ll have another story in the coming days on all the NBA players participating in the tournament, including stars such as Luka Doncic and Lauri Markkanen, who headline the rosters of Slovenia and Finland, respectively.
Here are the 16 countries that have finalized their rosters (all links courtesy of FIBA):
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Czechia (Our story here)
- Finland
- France (Our story here)
- Germany (Our story here)
- Iceland
- Israel
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Montenegro
- Poland
- Portugal
- Serbia (Our story here)
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
Here are the eight countries that have not yet finalized their rosters (links go to preliminary rosters):
Nikola Jokic Headlines Serbia’s Roster For EuroBasket
The Serbian national team has officially announced its roster for the upcoming EuroBasket tournament, according to FIBA. The 12-man group is headlined by Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, the three-time NBA MVP who won Finals MVP en route to Denver’s first title in 2023.
While Jokic is the most noteworthy name on Serbia’s roster, the team has three other active NBA players in captain Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers), Nikola Jovic (Heat) and Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards). The roster also features a handful of European stars, some of whom have NBA experience.
Here’s the full 12-man roster:
- Aleksa Avramovic
- Bogdan Bogdanovic
- Ognjen Dobric
- Marko Guduric
- Nikola Jokic
- Nikola Jovic
- Stefan Jovic
- Vanja Marinkovic
- Vasilije Micic
- Nikola Milutinov
- Filip Petrusev
- Tristan Vukcevic
Thunder guard Nikola Topic and former Warriors big man Alen Smailagic were on Serbia’s preliminary roster but did not make the final cut.
Serbia is considered the favorite for the tournament, which begins on August 27 and ends on September 14. The team went 7-0 in exhibition games leading up to EuroBasket, per FIBA, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland, Greece, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany and Slovenia.
The Serbian national team won a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris and a silver at the 2023 World Cup (Jokic didn’t play after the Nuggets’ playoff run), but was surprisingly eliminated by Italy in the round of 16 during the last European championships in 2022. Spain won that edition of the tournament.
Checking In On Two-Way Contract Slots Around NBA
NBA teams are each permitted to carry up to three players on two-way contracts; at any given time there could be a maximum of 90 players on two-way deals around the league. These players generally bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League, but remain under team control and can’t be poached by rival franchises.
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While we can expect the NBA-wide total to hover at or near 90 for much of the regular season, many teams have yet to fill all of their two-way slots for the 2025/26 campaign. That isn’t surprising, since we’re still about five weeks away from the start of training camps and two months away from the beginning of the regular season.
As our 2025/26 two-way contract tracker shows, 14 NBA teams still have open two-way spots for a total of 18 two-way openings. Two more are reportedly spoken for — Timberwolves restricted free agent guard Tristen Newton is expected to sign his two-way qualifying offer and Branden Carlson is expected to complete a two-way deal with the Thunder.
Here’s the current breakdown of the two-way openings across the league:
Teams with multiple open two-way slots
- Golden State Warriors (2)
- New York Knicks (3)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2)
Some of these spots may already be spoken for. As we noted above, Carlson is expected to sign a two-way contract with the Thunder. The Warriors have a two-way qualifying offer on the table for Taran Armstrong, while the Knicks (Kevin McCullar Jr.) also have a two-way restricted free agent who has yet to sign.
Some of these clubs also have second-round picks from this year’s draft who look like logical candidates for two-way spots. Golden State selected Alex Toohey at No. 52 and Will Richard at No. 56 — it would be a surprise if at least one of them doesn’t end up on a two-way deal. New York has yet to sign No. 51 pick Mohamed Diawara, though he’s a candidate for a standard roster spot, as we discussed earlier this month.
Teams with one open two-way slot
- Brooklyn Nets
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Dallas Mavericks
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Miami Heat
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Orlando Magic
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Utah Jazz
- Washington Wizards
Minnesota’s inclusion in this section is likely a formality, since Newton is reportedly returning on a two-way deal. Utah also has yet to sign No. 53 overall pick John Tonje, who could be earmarked for the Jazz’s last two-way spot.
There’s not a single clear-cut candidate for all of these openings though, so agents whose clients are seeking an 18-man roster spot will likely reach out to these clubs to see how they intend to use their third two-way contract slots.
Players with NBA experience who sign Exhibit 10 deals for training camp are also candidates to monitor, since some of them are also eligible for two-way deals and could be converted before the season begins. Colin Castleton (Orlando) is a recent example of a player who fits this bill.
Teams with no two-way openings
- Atlanta Hawks
- Boston Celtics
- Charlotte Hornets
- Chicago Bulls
- Denver Nuggets
- Detroit Pistons
- Houston Rockets
- Indiana Pacers
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Milwaukee Bucks
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Phoenix Suns
- Sacramento Kings
- San Antonio Spurs
- Toronto Raptors
In theory, these 16 teams are good to go for training camp. In actuality, several of them could make two-way changes both before and after camps begin.
International Notes: Snell, Galloway, Andrews, 2028 Olympics
Veteran NBA wing Tony Snell is heading to Europe for the first time in his lengthy professional career, having signed a contract with Boulazac Basket Dordogne, the French team announced in a press release.
“A renowned shooter and defender in the NBA for nine seasons, Tony Snell arrives with the firm intention of passing on to his teammates his love for the game and his thirst for victory,” head coach Alexandre Menard said (hat tip to Eurohoops).
As Boulazac’s coach noted, Snell spent nine years in the NBA, averaging 6.1 points and 2.3 rebounds while shooting 39.4% from three-point range in 601 regular season contests, including 310 starts (21.8 minutes per game). The 33-year-old guard/forward last suited up for New Orleans during the 2021/22 campaign.
Snell has spent the past three seasons in the NBA G League playing for the Maine Celtics and the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami’s affiliate. He also represented Team USA for a pair of FIBA AmeriCup qualifying games last fall.
Boulazac, also known as BBD, was promoted to France’s top domestic league (LNB Élite) for 2025/26 after finishing in first place during the LNB Pro B’s regular season in ’24/25.
Here are a few more international notes:
- After winning a gold medal with Australia during the FIBA Asia Cup, former Bucks two-way guard/forward Jaylin Galloway is hoping his strong play during the tournament — he was named MVP — will help him get back to the league, writes Olgun Uluc of ESPN.com. The 22-year-old wing, who plays for the NBL’s Sydney Kings, missed extended time last season due to a shoulder injury, but he averaged 15.7 PPG while shooting a remarkable 18-of-28 (64.3%) from long distance in six Asia Cup games. “I’m hoping the next step is getting back to the NBA,” Galloway told ESPN. “It was a tough little rough patch for me, but it’s been good to come back and get my mind right. [Sydney head coach Brian Goorjian] has been helping me a lot, we’ve been working really hard in the offseason. So, the next step is getting back to the NBA.”
- Former G League guard Andrew Andrews, who has spent the past several seasons playing in Europe, replaced Elijah Pemberton on Team USA’s roster for the AmeriCup tournament, tweets Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Pemberton withdrew from the roster after signing an international contract, Reynolds notes. The 12-team tournament began yesterday in Managua, Nicaragua.
- Basketball at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles is scheduled to tip off on July 12, 2028, two days before the opening ceremony, FIBA recently announced. The Associated Press has the story.
Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga Still Locked In Contract Standoff
Restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga remains locked in a contract standoff with the Warriors nearly two months after free agency opened, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).
The Warriors been unwilling to offer Kuminga more than $45MM over two years, according to Fischer, who says Golden State has also been “unwavering” in its stance that the contract would feature a second-year team option and would require Kuminga to waive his right to veto trades.
Echoing previous reporting by Anthony Slater of ESPN, sources tell Fischer that Kuminga and agent Aaron Turner are looking for more long-term security and haven’t shown any interest to this point in the Warriors’ proposal, viewing it as an easy way for the team to trade him during the season.
To drive home that point, Fischer states that Golden State discussed sending Kuminga to Phoenix ahead of the February trade deadline when the Warriors were pursuing Kevin Durant, who essentially nixed the deal. Durant was later traded from the Suns to the Rockets.
According to Fischer, the Warriors have been “discouraging” sign-and-trade scenarios for Kuminga after previous proposals from the Kings and Suns failed to meet the team’s asking price.
While accepting his $7.98MM qualifying offer would cost Kuminga a substantial amount of short-term money, it would also put him in a better position to dictate his future, since it comes with a no-trade clause for 2025/26 and the ability to reach unrestricted free agency next summer. As Fischer writes, Kuminga could reasonably view offseason interest from Sacramento, Phoenix and Chicago as an encouraging sign for his potential market in 2026.
Signing the QO, which has a deadline of Oct. 1, would undoubtedly be risky for Kuminga, but it might be even riskier for the Warriors, Fischer notes, since they don’t want to lose the former No. 7 overall pick for nothing.
Pacers, Assistant Coach Mike Weinar Part Ways
The Pacers and assistant coach Mike Weinar have “mutually agreed to part ways,” the team announced Friday (link to press release).
Weinar has spent the majority of his NBA career working with head coach Rick Carlisle. He spent 13 seasons under Carlisle in Dallas, the last four as an assistant, prior to being hired by Indiana in 2021 when Carlisle rejoined the Pacers organization.
“Mike Weinar has been a trusted friend and loyal colleague for 17-plus years,” Carlisle said in a statement. “As a coach, he is a proven winner with two National Championship rings with Florida Men’s Basketball in 2006 and 2007, and an NBA Championship ring from our 2011 championship run in Dallas. Mike also played a major role in this year’s historic Finals run with the Pacers.
“Mike’s exemplary character as a father, husband, and man has been evident to me over nearly two decades. Professional success has followed Mike everywhere he has gone, and will no doubt continue to do so in the future.”
According to Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files (Twitter link), Weinar was an “integral” part of the Pacers’ “game-planning, offense, and end-of-game scenarios.”
The 41-year-old was reportedly in the running to be the Knicks’ top assistant and offensive coordinator under new head coach Mike Brown. Weinar wound up withdrawing from that position, which went to veteran assistant Chris Jent.
Czechia’s Tomas Satoransky To Miss EuroBasket With Back Injury
Former NBA guard Tomas Satoransky will miss EuroBasket 2025 due to a lingering back injury, he announced today on social media (Instagram link). The tournament begins next week.
“I had to make a very difficult decision today,” Satoransky wrote, per Sportando. “Those who know me understand what it means for me to play for the national team and how much I wanted to take part in my fifth European Championship in national colors. However, due to my current health condition, I cannot help the guys the way I would like and as expected of me. Therefore, I must apologize for withdrawing.
“ … Before the summer, I didn’t know if this would be my ‘last dance’ with the national team, but now I know for sure that I want to say goodbye on the court! I believe we will all see each other soon in the arena, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed from afar in Riga for the guys, hoping they can add another valuable result for Czech basketball.”
The 32nd pick of the 2012 draft, Satoransky spent several years in Spain before coming to North America, where he appeared in 388 NBA regular season games — including 182 starts — from 2016-22. He holds career averages of 6.9 points, 4.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds on .468/.354/.820 shooting in 22.2 minutes per game.
Since he returned to Europe in the summer of 2022, Satoransky has been a valuable role player for the Spanish EuroLeague club Barcelona. He turns 34 years old in a couple months.
Ex-NBA big man Jan Vesely, Satoransky’s teammate with Barca, will also miss the EuroBasket tournament for Czechia as he continues to rehab from injuries which plagued him in the second half of 2024/25.
Czechia’s official 12-man roster is headlined by Hawks guard Vit Krejci, according to FIBA. The other 11 players are Richard Balint, Jaromir Bohacik, Vojtech Hruban, Adam Kejval, Martin Kriz, Petr Krivanek, Tomas Kyzlink, Martin Peterka, Ondrej Sehnal, Martin Svoboda and Jak Zidek.