April 2020 Basketball Wiretap

Nick Young Signs With Zhejiang Lions

Dec 28, 2020 1:47 PM

Nick Young is signing a contract with the Zhejiang Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Young last played competitive basketball in December 2018 with the Denver Nuggets.

Young won a championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2018.

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Steve Nash Predicts 'Big Contract Whenever The Time Is' For Jarrett Allen

Dec 27, 2020 8:28 AM

Steve Nash is predicting a large contract is in the future of Jarrett Allen after he was unable to come to terms with the Brooklyn Nets before the deadline last week.

“I haven’t talked to him about that,” Nash said. “We’re focused on the season. He has a bright future. He’s going to have a big contract whenever the time is.

“The guy was unbelievable [Friday]. He was good in the first half, he was special in the second half. That’s what it’s going to take to win, especially as we’re forming here, is special efforts and man, he was good. … Defensively, protecting the rim, loose balls, rebounding at both ends, he was outstanding. We’re proud of him and he’s continuing and improving at this stage of his career.”

Allen, by most accounts, is the superior option at center over DeAndre Jordan but doesn't share the same support from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

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Tags: Jarrett Allen, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Pistons Agree To Sign Frank Jackson To Two-Way Contract

Dec 25, 2020 9:00 PM

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to sign Frank Jackson to a Two-Way contract.

Jackson spent the first three seasons of his career with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jackson was with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the preseason.

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Dennis Schroder, Lakers Discuss Extension

Dec 25, 2020 8:46 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers and Dennis Schroder have engaged in extension talks and those discussions are expected to pick up agains as soon as mid-February.

Schroder turned down an initial offer from the Lakers worth $33.4 million over two years. The figure represented the maximum allowable offer before Feb. 16.

Schroder could earn as much as $83 million over four years between Feb. 16 and the start of the 2021 offseason. The Lakers can offer a starting salary of $18.6 million starting with the 2021-22 season, which creates much more of a realistic opportunity for the Lakers.

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Tags: Dennis Schroder, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Nets Re-Sign Chris Chiozza To Two-Way Contract, Waive Jeremiah Martin

Dec 22, 2020 11:04 AM

The Brooklyn Nets have re-signed guard Chris Chiozza to a two-way contract. In a related move, Brooklyn has requested waivers on guard Jeremiah Martin.

Chiozza (5’11”, 176) originally signed a two-way contract with Brooklyn on Jan. 4, re-signed with the Nets on Dec. 1 and was waived by Brooklyn on Dec. 19. He appeared in 28 games last season split between Brooklyn and Washington, recording averages of 5.1 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 14.3 minutes per game. In 18 games with the Nets, Chiozza posted averages of 6.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 15.5 minutes per contest. 

Martin (6’2”, 186) originally signed a two-way contract with the Nets on Jan. 15. He appeared in nine games with Brooklyn during the 2019-20 season, registering averages of 7.1 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 11.0 minutes per game. Martin also saw action in 16 games (nine starts) with the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League, recording averages of 16.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 steals in 31.6 minutes per contest.

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Tags: Chris Chiozza, Jeremiah Martin, Brooklyn Nets, Long Island Nets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, D-League, D-League Teams

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Warriors Agree To Two-Way Contract With Juan Toscano-Anderson

Dec 22, 2020 9:57 AM

The Golden State Warriors have agreed to sign Juan Toscano-Anderson to a Two-Way contract.

Toscano-Anderson joins Nico Mannion on Two-Way contracts with the Warriors. Toscano-Anderson averaged 5.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 20.9 minutes last season with the Warriors.

Golden State used their final roster spot on Michael Mulder.

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Thunder Release Frank Jackson

Dec 21, 2020 10:18 PM

The Oklahoma City Thunder will release Frank Jackson.

Jackson signed a free agent contract with the Thunder this month.

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Tags: Frank Jackson, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA Waiver

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Derrick White, Spurs Agree To Four-Year, $73M Extension

Dec 21, 2020 10:19 PM

The San Antonio Spurs and Derrick White have agreed to a four-year, $73 million contract extension.

White was the 29th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft out of Colorado.

White averaged 11.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 24.7 minutes per game last season.

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John Collins, Hawks Unable To Agree To Extension

Dec 21, 2020 6:01 PM

John Collins and the Atlanta Hawks were unable to agree to a contract extension ahead of Monday's deadline.

Collins will be a restricted free agent in 2021.

With many of his 2017 draft classmates signing extensions, Collins could become one of the most highly sought free agents in 2021.

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OG Anunoby, Raptors Agree To Four-Year, $72M Extension

Dec 21, 2020 5:52 PM

OG Anunoby has agreed to a four-year, $72 million extension with the Toronto Raptors.

Anunoby was the 23rd overall pick in the 2017 draft.

Anunoby averaged 10.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 29.9 minutes per game last season as he became a full time starter again.

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Jonathan Isaac, Magic Agree To Four-Year, $80M Extension

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Markelle Fultz, Magic Agree To Three-Year, $50M Extension

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Josh Richardson, Mavericks Won't Agree To Extension

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Lonzo Ball, Pelicans Won't Agree To Extension Before Deadline

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Luke Kennard, Clippers Agree To Four-Year, $64M Extension

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Kawhi Leonard Plans To Become Free Agent In 2021

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Lauri Markkanen, Bulls Unlikely To Reach Deal On Extension

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Warriors Still Interested In Jeremy Lin

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Rudy Gobert, Jazz Agree To Five-Year, $205M Extension

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Jeremy Lin Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Warriors

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Jordan McLaughlin Signs Two-Way Deal With Wolves

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Rudy Gobert Willing To Accept Below Supermax From Jazz In Extension Talks

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Kawhi Leonard Still 'Happy With Decision' To Sign With Clippers

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Magic Exercise Fourth-Year Option On Mo Bamba

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Jrue Holiday Expected To Receive $30M Per Year On Next Contract

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Rockets To Sign Trey Mourning

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Showed Bucks Recruitment Texts From Rival Stars

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Jazz Waive Nigel Williams-Goss

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Giannis Antetokounmpo 'Mulled Decision' On Supermax For Several Weeks

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Noah Vonleh Tests Positive For COVID-19, Will Be Waived By Bulls

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