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Raptors Sign Rhoden To Two-Way Deal, Promote Robinson

March 4th, 2025 at 12:19pm CST by Luke Adams

12:19 pm: Both roster moves are now official, according to the transaction log at NBA.com.

10:54 am: The Raptors have agreed to a two-way contract with guard Jared Rhoden, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

Rhoden, 25, was in camp with Toronto back in the fall. When the Raptors waived him at the end of the preseason, he was claimed by the Hornets, who converted him to a two-way deal and kept him him on their roster for about six weeks before cutting him in early December.

After appearing in four games for the Hornets and two for their G League affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, Rhoden has been suiting up for the Raptors 905 for most of the NBAGL season. The former Seton Hall standout has averaged 16.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.1 steals in 30.3 minutes per game across 22 appearances for Toronto’s G League affiliate. He has knocked down down 49.5% of his shots from the floor, including 38.0% of his three-pointers.

Rhoden was briefly under contract with the Raptors last month after signing a 10-day deal with the team on February 19. He appeared in just one NBA game for Toronto during those 10 days, seeing 78 seconds of garbage-time action in a blowout win over Phoenix.

The Raptors will have to open up a two-way slot in order to sign Rhoden and the expectation is that they’ll do so by promoting center Orlando Robinson to their standard roster, reports Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link). It’s expected to be a straight conversion for Robinson, which means he’ll just be signed for the rest of the season, according to Murphy.

Robinson, who opened the season on a non-guaranteed contract in Sacramento, barely played for the Kings, but has been part of the Raptors’ regular rotation in recent weeks, first on a pair of 10-day contracts, then on a two-way deal. He has posted 5.5 PPG, 4.3 RPG, and 1.3 APG in 17 games (15.7 MPG) for Toronto.

The Raptors currently have two openings on their 15-man roster, so they’ll still have room for another player after promoting Robinson.

Hawks Terminate Kevon Harris’ 10-Day Contract

March 4th, 2025 at 11:49am CST by Luke Adams

The Hawks have terminated Kevon Harris‘ 10-day contract on just the fourth day of the deal, the team announced today in a press release.

Harris earned a promotion to Atlanta’s NBA roster after starring this season for the College Park Skyhawks in the G League. In 36 outings for the Hawks’ NBAGL affiliate, he has averaged 19.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 30.8 minutes per game, with a shooting line of .456/.436/.805.

Although he was technically active for the Hawks on Monday against Memphis, Harris didn’t see any action. His contract has been ended early so that the Hawks can elevate Dominick Barlow from his two-way contract to the standard roster. Promoting Barlow today will allow Atlanta to sign a replacement two-way player before Tuesday’s deadline.

Harris won’t have to pass through waivers and becomes an NBA free agent immediately now that his contract has been terminated. He remains eligible for a two-way deal if Atlanta still wants to keep him on the roster in some form.

Even though he was released early, Harris will still earn his full 10-day salary of $119,972.

David Roddy Signs Two-Way Deal With Rockets

March 4th, 2025 at 11:39am CST by Dana Gauruder

March 4: The Rockets have officially signed Roddy to a two-way contract, per NBA.com’s transaction log.

March 3: David Roddy has agreed on a two-way contract with the Rockets, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets.

Houston opened up a two-way spot by promoting Jeenathan Williams to a standard four-year, $8.2MM contract over the weekend.

Roddy didn’t last long as a free agent after he was waived by the Sixers on Saturday. Roddy signed a two-way deal with Philadelphia last month after a 10-day contract with the Sixers expired. He played three games with Philadelphia, averaging 6.0 points in 9.7 minutes per contest.

Roddy began the season with Atlanta, but was placed on waivers so the Hawks could complete a two-for-one deal with the Clippers at the trade deadline. Before being released, he appeared in 27 games, averaging 4.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 12.8 minutes per night.

The Sixers selected Roddy with the 23rd pick in 2022, but traded him to Memphis on draft night. He was sent to Phoenix in a three-team deal at the 2024 deadline and then shipped to Atlanta in an offseason trade.

Roddy, who turns 24 later this month, has averaged 6.2 points and 2.9 rebounds in 17 minutes per game during his 165-game NBA career.

He’ll add depth to a frontcourt that’s been a little banged up recently. A handful of forwards and centers are listed as questionable for Monday’s game against Oklahoma City.

Celtics Add Miles Norris On Two-Way Deal

March 4th, 2025 at 10:40am CST by Dana Gauruder

March 4: Norris’ two-way contract with the Celtics is now official, according to a press release from the team.

March 2: The Celtics are signing forward Miles Norris to a two-way contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets.

Norris, who has yet to make his NBA debut, has been playing for the NBA G League’s Memphis Hustle. In 36 games combining his Showcase Cup and regular-season appearances, Norris is averaging 17.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes per contest.

Norris went undrafted in 2023 after playing at UC Santa Barbara. He signed a two-way contract with the Hawks prior to last season but was waived in December. He then joined the Hawks’ G League team in College Park, where he averaged 11.6 PPG and 6.0 RPG in 45 games.

Norris participated in the Grizzlies’ training camp this past fall after signing a camp deal, but was waived prior to the season.

Boston opened up a two-way spot on Sunday by waiving rookie forward Anton Watson.

Kai Jones Signs Two-Way Contract With Mavericks

March 3rd, 2025 at 5:07pm CST by Arthur Hill

March 3: The Mavericks have officially confirmed (via Twitter) that they’ve waived Kelley and signed Jones to a two-way contract.

March 2: Dallas will waive Kylor Kelley to make room for Jones, sources tell NBA insider Marc Stein (Twitter link).

March 1: Kai Jones, who was released earlier today by the Clippers, expects to sign a two-way deal with the Mavericks once he clears waivers, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).

The 24-year-old center saw limited action in 28 games with L.A. this season, averaging 2.2 points and 1.6 rebounds in 7.4 minutes per night. He was getting consistent playing time earlier in the season, but was only used once during February and hasn’t played more than three minutes in a game since January 15.

At 6’11”, Jones can provide valuable size for a Dallas team that is trying to survive while its top three big men recover from injuries. Anthony Davis is set to be reevaluated March 6 for the adductor strain he suffered in his Mavericks debut. Daniel Gafford, who has a grade 3 MCL sprain, and Dereck Lively, who’s dealing with a fractured ankle, will have their conditions checked on that same date, although they aren’t expected to return for a while.

Moses Brown has been the Mavs’ starting center for the past two games, but he will become a free agent when his 10-day contract expires tonight. Hard cap restrictions will prevent Dallas from offering Brown another contract until April 10.

That could create an opportunity for Jones to make an immediate impact. Even though his NBA career has been disappointing so far, he was regarded highly enough to be the 19th pick in the 2021 draft.

Dallas’ two-way slots are currently filled by Brandon Williams, Kessler Edwards and Kylor Kelley, so a move will have to be made in time for Jones to be added by the March 4 deadline to sign two-way players.

Wizards Claim JT Thor Off Waivers

March 3rd, 2025 at 5:03pm CST by Dana Gauruder

The Wizards have claimed forward JT Thor off waivers, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype tweets.

Thor, who was on a two-way contract, was waived by the Cavaliers over the weekend. Washington opened up a two-way slot on Monday by promoting Justin Champagnie and giving him a standard four-year deal.

Thor, 22, was the 37th overall pick in the 2021 draft out of Auburn and spent three seasons with the Hornets before signing a two-way contract with Cleveland in September.

The 6’9″ forward was a regular in Charlotte, appearing in 165 total games as a Hornet, but played a limited role for the Cavaliers this season, appearing in just nine games and averaging 4.7 minutes per night. He was effective in his rare appearances, compiling 28 points on 9-of-15 shooting in 42 total minutes.

Thor also saw action in 24 Tip-Off Tournament and regular season games for the Cavs’ G League affiliate, the Cleveland Charge, averaging 14.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 31.8 minutes per contest, with an underwhelming shooting line of .434/.276/.762.

Wizards Sign Justin Champagnie To Four-Year Deal

March 3rd, 2025 at 12:57pm CST by Alex Kirschenbaum

March 3: Champagnie has officially signed his new deal and been promoted to the Wizards’ standard roster, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Washington confirmed in a press release that McDaniels’ 10-day contract has been terminated a day early to open a roster spot for Champagnie.

March 2: Two-way Wizards forward Justin Champagnie is getting promoted.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), Champagnie’s agent Daniel Hazan revealed that the 6’6″ wing is set to ink a four-year, $10MM standard contract with Washington. He will earn $1.8MM for the remainder of 2024/25, well above this prorated minimum.

Sources confirm to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter) that the deal has been agreed upon and say that the final three seasons will be non-guaranteed.

Across 40 games for the Wizards this season, the 23-year-old is notching averages of 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.9 dimes per game. He also has a respectable shooting line of .504/.376/.674.

In eight Tip-Off Tournament games this season for Washington’s NBAGL affiliate the Capital City Go-Go, Champagnie posted impressive averages of 20.0 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.1 steals per game, on .483/.350/.750 shooting.

After initially going undrafted out of Pitt in 2021, Champagnie suited up for Toronto and Boston during his first two pro seasons. He first joined the Wizards on a 10-day deal late in the 2023/24 campaign, and was subsequently brought back on a two-way agreement when those initial 10 days were up.

Jalen McDaniels currently occupies the 15th slot on Washington’s standard roster, having signed a 10-day contract on February 22. If the team plans to hang onto McDaniels beyond his current deal, another standard roster player would need to be cut to accommodate Champagnie’s promotion.

Elevating Champagnie to the standard roster will create a two-way opening for the Wizards, leaving only Tristan Vukcevic and Jaylen Martin inked to two-way deals.

The Wizards possess the single-worst record in the league at 11-48, and can afford to take an extended look at developmental players like Champagnie. This seems like a savvy move for all parties.

Spurs Sign Bismack Biyombo For Rest Of Season

March 3rd, 2025 at 11:36am CST by Arthur Hill

March 3: As expected, Biyombo has officially been signed for the remainder of the 2024/25 season, the Spurs announced today in a press release.

February 28: The Spurs plan to sign Bismack Biyombo for the remainder of the season once his second 10-day contract expires, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).

The 32-year-old center has appeared in six games since signing the first deal with San Antonio on February 9. He’s averaging 5.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 16 minutes per night and posted a pair of double-doubles this week with 10 points and 10 rebounds on Sunday against New Orleans and 10 points and 12 rebounds on Tuesday in a rematch with the Pelicans.

Biyombo has moved into the starting lineup for the past five games following the loss of Victor Wembanyama due to a blood clot in his right shoulder. His second 10-day deal took effect last Friday and will run through this Sunday.

Biyombo will give San Antonio a steady presence in the middle for the rest of the season and he offers plenty of playoff experience if the Spurs can reach the play-in tournament. That’s increasingly becoming a long shot, however — at 24-33, they’re currently five and a half games behind 10th-place Sacramento.

Biyombo’s performance could also help his chances of landing a spot on the roster for next season. He has become a journeyman recently, as San Antonio is his fifth team in the last five years.

Grizzlies Sign Lamar Stevens To Second 10-Day Contract

March 3rd, 2025 at 10:04am CST by Rory Maher

Lamar Stevens‘ first 10-day contract with Memphis expired overnight, but he won’t hit the open market — the Grizzlies have officially brought him back for another 10-day deal, announcing the news in a press release (via Twitter).

A Philadelphia native who went undrafted out of Penn State in 2020, Stevens spent his first three seasons with Cleveland prior to being traded to San Antonio in the 2023 offseason. He was later waived by the Spurs, but signed a training camp deal with the Celtics and wound up making their regular season roster.

Stevens was traded to Memphis ahead of last season’s deadline, finishing out the 2023/24 campaign with the Grizzlies. He caught on with the Pistons for training camp this past fall, but was released before ’24/25 began.

The 27-year-old forward had spent the entire season in the G League with the Motor City Cruise prior to receiving his call-up from the Grizzlies. He made his ’24/25 season debut on Saturday vs. San Antonio, recording six points and four rebounds in 16 minutes off the bench.

In 29 combined games for Detroit’s NBAGL affiliate in ’24/25, Stevens averaged 17.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.4 blocks in 34.0 minutes per game, with a shooting slash line of .438/.328/.744. He’s known for his energy, athleticism, toughness and defense.

Stevens will be eligible to play in six games over the course of his second 10-day contract, which will expire overnight on March 12. At that point, the Grizzlies will have to decide if they want to retain him for the rest of the season, as players can only sign up to two 10-day contracts with the same team.

As our tracker shows, Stevens will fill the 15th and final spot on Memphis’ standard roster. The Grizzlies are also at the limit of three players on two-way contracts.

Kings Sign Skal Labissiere To 10-Day Contract

March 3rd, 2025 at 9:54am CST by Luke Adams

9:54am: Labissiere’s 10-day deal is official, the Kings confirmed in a press release (Twitter link via Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento).

5:42am: The Kings have agreed to sign big man Skal Labissiere to a 10-day contract, agent Daniel Hazan tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

The 28th overall pick in the 2016 draft, Labissiere hasn’t made an NBA regular season appearance since December 28, 2019, so if he gets into a game during his 10 days with Sacramento, it will be his first in over five years.

Labissiere appeared in 148 total games with Sacramento and Portland from 2016-20. He has spent most of his time in the G League since then, making stops with the Westchester Knicks and the Mexico City Capitanes before joining the Stockton Kings in 2023. He also had a brief stay with a team in Puerto Rico.

The 6’11” forward/center has had a solid 2024/25 season in Stockton, averaging 14.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.3 blocks in 25.8 minutes per game, with a shooting line of .614/.364/.750, across 36 total outings. He was one of the players voted by fans into the G League’s Up Next Game at All-Star weekend last month.

While Labissiere will provide some frontcourt depth for the Kings with starting center Domantas Sabonis sidelined due to a hamstring strain, the signing is more about making sure the team adheres to roster requirements.

Sacramento has been operating with just 13 players on standard contracts since Daishen Nix‘s 10-day deal expired nearly two weeks ago and needed to re-add a 14th man by Tuesday, since teams can’t carry fewer than 14 players on standard contracts for more than 14 days at a time.

Labissiere will earn $128,603 on his 10-day deal, while the Kings carry a cap hit of $119,972. Assuming he officially signs on Monday, the contract will run through March 12, covering the club’s next five games.