Echoing multiple reports, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms that the Hawks and Pistons are considered to be the front-runners for Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, but he lists other contenders as well. League sources tell Scotto that the Clippers and Raptors remain in pursuit of Alexander-Walker along with other teams. He adds that the Magic were also interested … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Alexander-Walker, Richards, Capela, Kennard, Shamet
Raptors Sign Sandro Mamukelashvili
July 3: The Raptors have officially signed Mamukelashvili, per NBA.com’s transaction log. Since non-minimum contracts can’t be signed during the July moratorium, we now have confirmation that the big man will be on a minimum deal. July 1: The Raptors have made a deal to fortify their frontcourt, agreeing to terms with free agent forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili on a … [Read more...] about Raptors Sign Sandro Mamukelashvili
Raptors To Extend Jakob Poeltl
Veteran big man Jakob Poeltl will sign a contract extension with the Raptors, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Poeltl will pick up his $19.5MM player option for the 2026/27 season and add three more years to the deal. According to Charania, the four years beyond ’25/26 will be worth $104MM in total, which means Poeltl is getting $84.5MM in new money on the … [Read more...] about Raptors To Extend Jakob Poeltl
Raptors Finalize Murray-Boyles, Hepburn Signings
The Raptors have officially signed No. 9 overall draft pick Collin Murray-Boyles and finalized their reported agreement with two-way player Chucky Hepburn, per a pair of team press releases. An All-SEC second teamer during his 2024/25 sophomore season at South Carolina, Murray-Boyles notched averages of 16.8 PPG, 8.3 RPG and 2.4 APG across 32 contests. His 58.6% field goal … [Read more...] about Raptors Finalize Murray-Boyles, Hepburn Signings
Coaching Rumors: Knicks, Borrego, Shammgod, Magic, Mavs, More
After being denied permission to speak to five NBA head coaches already under contract with rival teams, the Knicks shifted their focus to Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, with Jenkins falling behind after “projecting less enthusiasm for the job,” writes Stefan Bondy of The New York Post. The team spoke to other candidates, including James Borrego and Micah Nori, and Ian Begley … [Read more...] about Coaching Rumors: Knicks, Borrego, Shammgod, Magic, Mavs, More