Sixers Sign MarJon Beauchamp To Two-Way Contract
DECEMBER 26: Beauchamp’s signing is official, the Sixers announced (via Twitter). Sallis, meanwhile, was waived on Wednesday, according to NBA.com’s transactions log.
DECEMBER 24: The Sixers are signing former first-round pick MarJon Beauchamp to a two-way contract, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic, who reports (via Twitter) that the team is waiving rookie guard Hunter Sallis to open up a two-way slot.
Beauchamp, 25, was the 24th overall pick in the 2022 draft. He played for the Bucks, Clippers, and Knicks from 2022-25, appearing in 135 total regular season games and averaging 4.1 points and 1.9 rebounds in 10.9 minutes per night.
Following brief stints with the Trail Blazers and Sixers during the preseason, Beauchamp joined Philadelphia’s G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. He has averaged 20.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game with a .500/.452/.933 shooting line in seven appearances for Delaware during the Tip-Off Tournament and Winter Showcase.
Beauchamp also represented the U.S. national team in a pair of qualifying games for the 2027 FIBA World Cup a few weeks ago. The 6’7″ forward made a strong case for NBA consideration with his play vs. Nicaragua, setting a Team USA record by scoring 50 total points in those two qualifiers — he made 18-of-26 shots from the floor (69.2%), including 9-of-14 three-pointers (64.3%).
“Yeah, he’s gonna be in the NBA at some point, whether it’s tomorrow or later this year,” Stephen Silas, the head coach of the U.S. qualifying team, said at the time.
The 76ers will take advantage of Beauchamp’s final season of two-way eligibility by bringing him aboard alongside Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker, two forwards who have been effective rotation players for Philadelphia so far this season.
It’s worth keeping an eye on the Sixers’ usage of their two-way players in the coming weeks. While a player on a full-season two-way contract like Barlow or Walker is permitted to be active for up to 50 total games, a team carrying fewer than 15 players on standard contracts is only allowed to use 90 total active games for its two-way players. Philadelphia, which has had a 14-man standard roster all season, has already used 58 two-way games so far: 28 for Walker, 18 for Barlow, and 12 for Sallis.
In other words, if the Sixers continue having two or three of their two-way players on their active roster for each game, they’ll need to add a 15th man at some point next month in order to ensure they’re no longer subject to that 90-game limit.
Beauchamp’s personal active-game limit for the Sixers will be a prorated portion of the usual 50. Assuming he officially signs on Wednesday, he’ll be able to suit up for the NBA team for up to 32 contests.
Hornets Sign PJ Hall To Two-Way Deal
11:59 pm: Hall’s two-way contract is official, according to the transaction log at NBA.com.
10:06 am: The Hornets are adding more depth to their frontcourt, having agreed to a two-way deal with center PJ Hall, agent Matt Bollero tells Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (Twitter link).
A former All-ACC standout at Clemson, Hall spent his rookie season with Denver on a two-way deal in 2024/25, then signed a new two-way contract with the Grizzlies this past summer. He didn’t play a significant role for either team, logging 66 minutes in 19 appearances for the Nuggets last season and 27 minutes in seven games for Memphis this fall before being waived in November to make room for Jahmai Mashack.
However, Hall has been a solid contributor in the G League, having joined Charlotte’s affiliate, the Greensboro Swarm, after being cut by the Grizzlies. In 14 total outings for the Swarm and the Memphis Hustle, the 6’8″ big man has averaged 14.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks in 27.5 minutes per game.
Hall will give Hornets head coach Charles Lee another option in the middle after centers Ryan Kalkbrenner (left elbow sprain) and Mason Plumlee (right groin strain) were both inactive for Tuesday’s win over Washington.
Charlotte’s lone healthy center, Moussa Diabate, had a huge night against the Wizards, with 12 points, 18 rebounds, and a +38 mark in 36 minutes. But the team was outscored by 21 points in his 12 minutes on the bench and could use more reinforcements at the five if either Kalkbrenner or Plumlee is expected to miss additional time.
The Hornets waived two-way forward Drew Peterson to make room on the roster for Hall.
Hornets Waive Drew Peterson
The Hornets have waived forward Drew Peterson, the team announced in a press release. Peterson was on a two-way contract, so Charlotte’s 15-man standard roster remains full but one of the team’s three two-way slots is now open.
A 26-year-old who went undrafted out of USC in 2023, Peterson spent most of his first two NBA seasons as a Celtics two-way player before reaching a deal with the Hornets this past summer. In 34 appearances across parts of three seasons for Boston and Charlotte, he has averaged 2.1 points and 1.5 rebounds in 8.0 minutes per contest.
While Peterson made just six brief appearances off the bench for the Hornets this fall, he averaged 32.1 minutes per game in nine outings for the Greensboro Swarm, Charlotte’s G League affiliate. The 6’8″ forward put up 14.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.9 steals per game at the NBAGL level, though his 42.5% field goal percentage and 30.0% mark on three-pointers were below his usual rates.
Because Peterson was waived prior to the league-wide salary guarantee date of January 7, he’ll only receive a prorated portion of his two-way salary, while the Hornets open up a two-way spot alongside guards KJ Simpson and Antonio Reeves.
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Charlotte will reportedly fill that opening by promoting G League center PJ Hall to a two-way deal.
Hawks Sign Malik Williams To Two-Way Contract
4:01 pm: The Hawks’ two-way deal with Williams is official, the team confirmed in a press release.
2:54 pm: The Hawks have reached an agreement with center Malik Williams on a two-way contract, sources tell Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN (Twitter link).
Williams has been playing for Atlanta’s G League affiliate, the College Park Skyhawks, appearing in 14 games for the team so far this season. The 6’11” big man has averaged 16.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 27.4 minutes per contest.
A former Louisville standout, Williams played in seven NBA games near the end of the 2023/24 season when he signed a pair of 10-day contracts with the Raptors, but has been in the G League since then. The 27-year-old was a regular contributor for the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami’s affiliate, prior to joining the Skyhawks this fall.
The Hawks have recently seen their two-way and frontcourt depth decimated by a series of major injuries. Two-way forwards Jacob Toppin underwent season-ending shoulder surgery and Eli Ndiaye will soon follow suit, while center N’Faly Dante – who is on a standard contract – sustained a torn ACL. Starting center Kristaps Porzingis is also currently on the shelf due to an illness.
Toppin was waived by Atlanta last week, so the team won’t need to make a corresponding roster move to open up a two-way slot for Williams. As our chart shows, the Hawks’ newest two-way player will be eligible to be active for up to 32 games for the NBA squad.
Grizzlies Sign Christian Koloko To 10-Day Hardship Contract
10:25 am: The signing is official, the Grizzlies announced (via Twitter).
9:54 am: The Grizzlies will sign center Christian Koloko to a 10-day contract using a hardship exception, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Koloko, 25, began the season on a two-way deal with the Lakers, but he was waived in late November to create an opening for the team to add Drew Timme. Koloko made two brief appearances before the move, with no points and one rebound in six total minutes.
The Austin Spurs acquired his G League rights last week, claiming him off the waiver wire. He has played in four total G League games this season, two with Austin and two with the South Bay Lakers.
Koloko was selected with the 33rd pick in the 2022 draft and had a strong rookie season with Toronto. However, a blood clot issue prevented him from playing in 2023/24 and he was released in January of that season. The Lakers signed him to a two-way contract in July 2024, and he was medically cleared to resume his career by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel three months later.
He has appeared in 97 total NBA games with career averages of 2.8 points and 2.7 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per night.
The Grizzlies qualify for the hardship exception because of massive injury issues. Eight players are listed as unavailable for Monday’s game at Oklahoma City, including four on standard contracts – Zach Edey, Ty Jerome, John Konchar, and Scotty Pippen Jr. – who have missed three or more consecutive games and are expected to remain out for at least two more weeks.
Spurs Sign Stanley Umude To Two-Way Deal, Waive Kyle Mangas
The Spurs have signed Stanley Umude to a two-way contract, according to Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News (via Twitter). To accommodate the move, the team waived 26-year-old guard Kyle Mangas.
Mangas, who signed a two-way deal earlier in December, didn’t appear in any games for the Spurs, but has made 11 appearances for the Austin Spurs, averaging 16.5 points and 5.0 assists per contest and shooting 39.3% on three-pointers.
After signing a training camp deal with San Antonio this offseason, Umude was waived prior to the season’s start to make room for Bismack Biyombo. He stayed with the Spurs’ G League team, playing 11 games and averaging 20.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.8 steals while shooting 39.5% from three on 7.8 attempts per game.
The 6’6″ guard has appeared in 47 NBA games over the course of his career, most recently with the Bucks, for whom he played 22 times last season. Prior to that, he played with the Pistons, averaging 5.3 points in 12.8 minutes per night during the 2023/24 season.
Orsborn writes that Umude is expected to play out the rest of the season with the Spurs. He’ll be eligible to be active for up to 32 games.
Since Umude is in his final season of two-way eligibility, his two-way contract will cover just one year before he returns to free agency in 2026.
Pacers Bring Back James Wiseman On 10-Day Deal
The Pacers have re-signed center James Wiseman to a 10-day contract via a hardship exception, the team announced in a press release. Indiana ended Gabe McGlothan‘s 10-day hardship deal after just four days in order to bring back Wiseman.
Wiseman, who will be active for Saturday’s game in New Orleans, was released by the Pacers about a week into the 2025/26 regular season amid a wave of backcourt injuries. He had re-signed with Indiana over the summer on a two-year, minimum-salary deal that featured a $1MM partial guarantee (the second season was a team option).
The second overall pick of the 2020 draft, Wiseman has dealt with multiple major injuries during his NBA career, having missed the entire 2021/22 campaign following knee surgery. The 24-year-old also tore his Achilles tendon in Indiana’s regular season opener in October 2024, an injury which sidelined him for the remainder of ’24/25.
In 149 games with Golden State, Detroit and Indiana, Wiseman has averaged 9.1 points and 5.6 rebounds in 18.9 minutes per contest.
While the Pacers have been ravaged by injuries to open ’25/26, their three centers (Jay Huff, Isaiah Jackson and Tony Bradley) have been active for every game to this point, observes Tony East of Circle City Spin (Twitter links).
However, that may change on Saturday, as Bradley has been diagnosed with a fractured right thumb and is considered questionable to suit up against the Pelicans. The addition of Wiseman could mean Bradley will miss some time with the injury, East notes.
McGlothan didn’t play at all in his only game on the Pacers’ active roster, but will still receive his full 10-day salary of $73,153.
Pacers Sign Gabe McGlothan To 10-Day Contract
10:16 am: The signing is official, according to the Pacers.
8:57 am: The Pacers are promoting forward Gabe McGlothan from their G League affiliate to the NBA, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that McGlothan will sign a 10-day contract with Indiana via a hardship exception.
McGlothan, 26, went undrafted out of Grand Canyon University in 2024 and spent his first professional season with the Nuggets’ G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Gold.
Indiana’s NBAGL affiliate, the Noblesville Boom, acquired McGlothan’s returning rights from the Gold over the summer and he has taken on an increased role for the Boom this fall, averaging 16.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.9 steals in 33.8 minutes per game across 14 Tip-Off Tournament outings. The 6’6″ forward has knocked down 52.6% of his shots from the floor and 90.0% from the free throw line.
McGlothan will get his first look at the NBA level from a Pacers team that has been hit hard by injuries this season. Teams aren’t permitted to sign standard 10-day contracts until January, but hardship 10-day deals are permitted if a club has four players who have missed three or more consecutive games due to injuries and are expected to remain sidelined for at least two more weeks.
Indiana has qualified for hardship exceptions for most of the season, having signed Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Cody Martin, and Garrison Mathews to a total of five 10-day contracts (Mathews has since signed a rest-of-season deal and is still on the roster). Currently, the Pacers are eligible for a hardship exception due to injuries affecting Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, Aaron Nesmith, and Ben Sheppard.
Hawks Waive Jacob Toppin
The Hawks have waived forward Jacob Toppin, who was on a two-way contract, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype).
The news doesn’t come as a major surprise, as Toppin underwent season-ending right shoulder surgery last Monday to repair a torn labrum he suffered in a G League game with the College Park Skyhawks.
Atlanta now has a two-way vacancy in addition to a open standard roster spot, notes Brad Rowland of Locked On Hawks (via Twitter). As our tracker shows, the Nets are currently the only other NBA team with a two-way opening.
Toppin hasn’t played much in the NBA to this point in his career, making 31 total appearances for a total of 131 minutes (4.2 minutes per game). The 25-year-old appeared in five games for Atlanta in ’25/26, averaging just 3.4 MPG.
While his NBA role has been very modest, Toppin has been a productive contributor in the G League. In five games with College Park this season, he filled the stat sheet, averaging 18.0 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.0 steal and 1.2 blocks in 31.0 minutes per contest, with a shooting slash line of .480/.357/.600.
Spurs Sign Kyle Mangas To Two-Way Deal, Waive Riley Minix
The Spurs have signed guard Kyle Mangas to a two-way contract, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Two-way forward Riley Minix was waived in order to make room on the roster for Mangas, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports (via Twitter).
Mangas, who went undrafted out of Indiana Wesleyan in 2021, has signed non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts prior to each of the last three seasons, but has yet to appear in an NBA game. Since going pro, the 6’4″ guard has played in the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Canada, and the G League.
Mangas has been playing this fall for the Austin Spurs, San Antonio’s NBAGL affiliate. In 10 games, he has averaged 18.5 points, 5.0 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 35.8 minutes per contest, with a strong shooting line of .500/.411/.727.
Minix had also been playing well at the G League level, with averages of 15.5 PPG, 6.4 RPG, and 3.3 APG on .463/.394/.813 shooting in 11 games for Austin. However, the 25-year-old has only made four total NBA appearances for the Spurs since first joining the team on a two-way contract during the fall of 2024.
Mangas joins David Jones Garcia and Harrison Ingram as the two-way players on the Spurs’ roster. As our tracker shows, he’ll be eligible to be active for up to 35 NBA games on his new two-way deal.