The Timberwolves have waived forward Eugene Omoruyi, the team announced today (via Twitter). Omoruyi had been in training camp with Minnesota on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. While it initially looked like there might be a path for Omoruyi to compete for a roster spot, that became a more uphill battle following the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, which added two extra players … [Read more...] about Wolves’ Omoruyi, Lakers’ Goodwin Among Latest Players Waived
Cavaliers Waive Pete Nance, Jules Bernard
The Cavaliers waived forward Pete Nance and guard Jules Bernard, according to a team press release. Cleveland also formally announced the previously reported Zhaire Smith and Jacob Gilyard cuts. Nance spent most of last season in the G League with the Cleveland Charge before signing a two-way contract with the team in February. He only played in eight NBA games with limited … [Read more...] about Cavaliers Waive Pete Nance, Jules Bernard
Central Notes: Ball, Giddey, THT, Middleton, Holland, Cavs
A pair of Bulls point guards will enter the 2024/25 season on expiring contracts. Lonzo Ball is entering the final season of the four-year deal he signed with the team back in 2021, while newcomer Josh Giddey is on track for restricted free agency in 2025 after not coming to terms with Chicago on a rookie scale extension. Ball will be eligible for a veteran extension throughout … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Ball, Giddey, THT, Middleton, Holland, Cavs
Central Notes: Middleton, Winslow, Cavs, Bulls, Ivey
Bucks forward Khris Middleton isn’t expected to be active for the team’s regular season opener against Philadelphia on Wednesday, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. Middleton spent the offseason recovering from surgical procedures on both ankles and the team is taking a cautious approach to his return this fall, Charania explains. Although Middleton recently expressed a … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Middleton, Winslow, Cavs, Bulls, Ivey
Cavs’ Strus Expected To Miss At Least Six Weeks With Ankle Sprain
Max Strus sprained his right ankle during individual workouts on Thursday, according to the Cavaliers, who announced in a press release that the veteran swingman underwent an X-ray and an MRI to confirm the severity of the sprain. The plan is for Strus to be reevaluated after going through six weeks of treatment and rehabilitation, per the team. That timeline suggests he’ll … [Read more...] about Cavs’ Strus Expected To Miss At Least Six Weeks With Ankle Sprain