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The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving two-way center Liam Robbins, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The 7-foot center appeared in 13 games for Milwaukee this season.

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is available to make his return tomorrow against the Portland Trail Blazers. This will mark his first appearance in a game since January 2. Thomas has averaged 24.7 points on 45% shooting overall and 38% from 3-point range in 19 games this season.

Gregg Popovich: “Mitch Johnson and his staff have done a wonderful job and the resolve and professionalism the players have shown, sticking together during a challenging season, has been outstanding. I will continue to focus on my health with the hope that I can return to coaching in the future.”

Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon will be re-evaluated in about three months after undergoing successful arthroscopic surgery on his right wrist yesterday, Sixers say. Gordon, who shot 41% from 3-point range this season, has a $3.47 million player option for the 2025-26 season.

The New Orleans Pelicans signed Brandon Boston Jr. to a two-year deal, which includes a team option for the 2025-26 season, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The team option could be declined so both sides can negotiate a longer deal this summer. New Orleans could only offer two years now

Sources: The New Orleans Pelicans are converting two-way guard Brandon Boston Jr. to a two-year, standard NBA contract. He’s averaged 10.7 points in 23.6 minutes per game this season. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, Brandon Cavanaugh, and Pelicans management negotiated the deal.

Sources: The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a two-way deal with Jalen Crutcher. He’s averaged 18.1 points, 6.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds for the Birmingham Squadron, G League affiliate of the Pelicans. Two-way guard Brandon Boston Jr. will be converted to a standard NBA deal.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon will undergo surgery on his right wrist tomorrow following consultations with several specialists.

Miami Heat forward Nikola Jović will be re-evaluated in four weeks after suffering a fracture in the second metacarpal of his right hand. He’ll be in a splint, team says. Jović has averaged 10.7 points this season.

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a two-way deal with Kendall Brown, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Brown’s averaged 16.4 points on 56.5% from the field and 41% from 3-point range, 5.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 steals for Brooklyn’s G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.

Sources: The University of North Carolina is hiring long-time NBA agent Jim Tanner as general manager, @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social has learned. Tanner, an alum of UNC and President of Tandem Sports & Entertainment, represented Hall of Famers Grant Hill, Dominique Wilkins, Tim Duncan and Ray Allen

The Philadelphia 76ers signed forward Alex Reese to a two-year, two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.

The Washington Wizards are signing Jalen McDaniels to a 10-day contract, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. McDaniels has averaged 6.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 18.3 minutes in five NBA seasons. McDaniels earned a call up from Washington’s G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go

The Washington Wizards are waiving Erik Stevenson, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Stevenson recently signed a 10-day contract. He’s averaged 17.1 points on 38.6% shooting from 3-point range, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists for Washington’s G League affiliate, Capital City Go-Go.

The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Bismack Biyombo to a second 10-day contract, team says.

The Brooklyn Nets signed Tyrese Martin to a two-year, $2.83 million deal, which includes a team option for the 2025-26 season, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams received a PRP injection for tendinosis in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, team says.

Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the season. Spurs injury update below.

Mark Williams' agent, Jeff Schwartz: "The overwhelming sentiment, after conferring with multiple, nationally recognized doctors, is that the Los Angeles Lakers should not have failed Mark Williams on his physical. Mark was ready and able to play for them and should have been given that opportunity."

Bobby Portis Jr. is suspended 25 games for testing positive for Tramadol. Tough loss for the Bucks who are 5th in the East. They’re a game behind Indiana and a game ahead of Detroit. Portis has averaged 13.7 points and 8.3 rebounds this season. He has a $13.4 million player option for next season.

The Chicago Bulls have agreed to a two-way deal with Jahmir Young, his agent Scott Nichols of Rize Management told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Young, who played in the Up Next Game at All-Star Weekend, has averaged 22.4 points, 7.3 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.0 steals for the Grand Rapids Gold.

The Brooklyn Nets are signing Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract, agent Yann Balikouzou told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Hayes earned the call up after his standout play for Brooklyn’s G League team, the Long Island Nets. Hayes was the seventh overall pick of the 2020 draft.

Sources: The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a multi-year NBA contract with two-way swingman Tyrese Martin, @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social has learned. Martin won a two-way spot in training camp and has since played in 36 games while averaging 7.8 points and 3.9 rebounds in 21 minutes for Brooklyn.

The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jared Rhoden to a 10-day contract, team says.

Toronto Raptors two-way center Ulrich Chomche suffered a partial proximal MCL tear in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season. His rehabilitation will focus on preparing for NBA Summer League.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a 10-day contract with Nae'Qwan Tomlin, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Tomlin has averaged 24.6 points on 55.4% shooting and 38.7% from 3-point range, 8.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.2 blocks in his last five games for the Cleveland Charge

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a second 10-day deal with Elfrid Payton, his agent Darrell Comer told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Payton has averaged 5.7 points, 6.6 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 22.1 minutes in nine combined games with the New Orleans Pelicans and Hornets this season.

The Washington Wizards have signed guard Erik Stevenson to a 10-day contract. To do so, Washington released guard Jaylen Nowell from his 10-day contract.

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a two-way deal with Wendell Moore Jr, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. He spent his first two seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves and then started this season with the Detroit Pistons. The 23-year-old swingman now heads to Charlotte.

The Chicago Bulls have officially extended Lonzo Ball. Executive Arturas Karnišovas issued a long and heartfelt statement.

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi has been diagnosed with a hyperextended right knee and will be re-evaluated next week, team says. An MRI taken last night showed no structural damage. Missi will not compete in tonight’s Rising Stars game at 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend.

The Charlotte Hornets signed Damion Baugh to a two-year, two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Baugh had 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in his NBA debut for Charlotte.

Former NBA guard Quinn Cook has agreed to a deal with the Fujian Sturgeons (CBA) for the rest of the season, his agent Zac Benalloul of Benalloul Sports Management told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Cook was a 2-time NBA champion and averaged 6.4 points on 40.8% from 3-point range in 5 seasons.

Jusuf Nurkic suggested the Orlando Magic need to acquire a Portland Trail Blazers player. Nurkic was likely referring to Anfernee Simons, who is a Florida native and played for IMG Academy in high school. There was some chatter about Simons and Orlando before the trade deadline.

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a deal with former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz, his agent Raymond Brothers of I AM Sports & Entertainment told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Kings add the point guard on a deal for the rest of the season, Brothers said. ESPN first reported an agreement for Fultz.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season after undergoing successful surgery today to repair a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder, team says.

Atlanta Hawks forward Larry Nance Jr. suffered a non-displaced fracture of his right medial femoral condyle and will be re-evaluated in approximately six weeks. Hawks forward Vit Krejci suffered a non-displaced lumbar fracture and will be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks, team says.

Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton will miss at least a month with a left calf strain. Ayton played well amid Portland’s recent resurgence, averaging 17.9 points on 57.4% shooting, 12 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks from January 19 - February 8 before suffering the injury.

The Portland Trail Blazers signed Sidy Cissoko to a two-year, two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Cissoko has averaged 16.8 points on 51.1 percent shooting, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.3 steals in the G League this season.

History: Kevin Durant is now the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points and counting. KD joins Wilt Chamberlain, Dirk Nowitzki, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Karl Malone, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and LeBron James as the only players to accomplish that milestone.

Ben Simmons: “I want to compete regardless of all the BS that’s said online that doesn’t come from me. To play alongside some of these great players is going to be great. I think everyone is going to push each other to be better and expect greatness, so that’s my expectation coming to the Clippers.”

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford sustained a right knee sprain and will be re-evaluated within two weeks, team says.

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a deal with Alex Len, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Len, in his 12th NBA season, has averaged 6.7 points on 51 percent shooting and 5.3 rebounds in his career.

Sources: Brandon Ingram three-year, $120 million extension structure with the Toronto Raptors: 2025-26: $38.1 million 2026-27: $40 million 2027-28: $41.9 million (player option) No trade kicker. ESPN first reported the agreement and player option. Klutch Sports negotiated the deal.

The New Orleans Pelicans plan to retain newly acquired Bruce Brown and Kelly Olynyk beyond this season, David Griffin said. Griffin praised both players for their veteran presence, high basketball IQ, and floor spacing as characteristics needed around star forward Zion Williamson.

New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones is “probably” going to be shut down for the rest of the season, David Griffin said.

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Mavericks star Anthony Davis. This is the ninth NBA All-Star selection for Irving, who is averaging 24.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game this season.

The Orlando Magic signed Ethan Thompson to a two-year, two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Thompson has averaged 17 points and shot 38.1 percent on eight 3-point attempts per game this season for the Osceola Magic, Orlando’s G League affiliate.

The Toronto Raptors signed Jamison Battle to a three-year, $5.25 million deal, which is fully guaranteed this season, is 50 percent guaranteed for the 2025-26 season, and is non-guaranteed for the 2026-27 season, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. He’s shooting 42.1% on 3-pointers.

The Charlotte Hornets released a statement on the rescinded trade with the Los Angeles Lakers involving Mark Williams and Dalton Knecht.