The Pistons are willing to take a chance on Smith.
Report: Philadelphia trades Zhaire Smith to Detroit for Tony Bradley — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Boston Celtics reportedly took care of one of their franchise cornerstones Sunday. Jayson Tatum has agreed to sign a rookie max contract extension with the Celtics, as first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Tatum, the No. 3 overall pick by Boston in 2017, can earn up to roughly $200 million via the five-year extension, […]
NBA Rumors: Jayson Tatum Agrees To Rookie Max Extension With Celtics — NESN.com
At the end of a quiet second day of NBA free agency, the Clippers made some noise. That sound? Celebration. And maybe some relief. Serge Ibaka agreed to a deal with the Clippers on Saturday evening, according to multiple reports. The 7-footer reportedly will sign for two years, $19 million, with a player option for…
Clippers nab veteran center Serge Ibaka on Day 2 of NBA free agency — Whittier Daily News
The Celtics have reportedly signed center Tristan Thompson to a two-year, $19 million contract.
Report: Boston Celtics Sign Tristan Thompson To 2-Year, $19 Million Deal — CBS Boston
The Boston Celtics will reportedly sign free agent veteran point guard Jeff Teague to a one-year deal, according to the Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach. While terms of the deal remain unknown at this time, Yahoo Sports’ Keith Smith believes it will be for the veteran’s minimum of $2.5 million Teague would be entitled to as…
Report: Celtics to sign free agent point guard Jeff Teague to 1-year deal — Celtics Wire
Carmelo Anthony, on the verge of slipping from the NBA, resuscitated his career with the Trail Blazers.
Report: Carmelo Anthony re-signing with Trail Blazers — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Heat, prioritizing 2021 cap space, are signing players with only one guaranteed season.
Reports: Jae Crowder leaving Heat for Suns, Miami signing Avery Bradley — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Bucks sign three solid bench players, with Portis taking over as the backup center.
Milwaukee rounds out roster with deals for Bobby Portis, D.J. Augustin, Pat Connaughton — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Charlotte overpaid to land Hayward and pair him with LaMelo Ball.
Gordon Hayward going to Charlotte in reported four-year, $120 million deal — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
An early contender for worst signing of free agency.
Report: Pistons signing Mason Plumlee (three years, $25M), Jahlil Okafor — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
With one of their wings traded away and another two on the free agent market, the Lakers quickly moved at the start of free agency to shore up their depth. The Athletic was first to report that the Lakers have agreed to terms with Wesley Matthews, a 34-year-old, 6-foot-4 wing who most recently was a…
Report: Lakers, veteran wing Wesley Matthews agree to deal — Whittier Daily News
BLUE JAYS SET 40-MAN ROSTER
The Toronto Blue Jays announce the following players have been selected to the Major League roster:
Toronto’s 40-man roster now stands at 40.
Adams, 24, was selected by the Blue Jays in the third round of the 2017 First-Year Player Draft. The native of Encinitas, CA, batted .273 during Spring Training and spent the 2020 season at the club’s alternate training site. Over the course of three Minor League seasons, the 6-4, 235 lb. catcher has hit .265 with 60 doubles, four triples, 21 home runs, and 129 RBI while throwing out 39.2% of attempted stolen bases.
Lopez, 22, took part in three games during Spring Training where he recorded a pair of doubles in six at-bats. The 5-10, 160 lb. right-handed batter spent his 2019 campaign with Class-A Lansing and slashed .324/.371/.425 across 108 contests while stealing 20 bases. The Dominican infielder signed with Toronto as an international free agent in 2016 and holds a .310 batting average with 61 extra-base hits over three Minor League seasons.
Moreno, 20, spent the 2020 season at Toronto’s alternate training site in Rochester, NY. The catcher from Barquisimeto, Venezuela, signed with the Blue Jays in 2016 and batted .280 with an .823 OPS for Class-A Lansing in 2019. The 5-11, 160 lb. right-handed hitter boasts a .294 batting average with 38 doubles, eight triples, 16 home runs, and 105 RBI while posting a 34.4% caught-stealing rate over the course of 154 Minor League games.
Palacios, 25, was selected by the Blue Jays in the fourth round of the 2016 First-Year Player Draft. The Auburn University product played in 13 Spring Training games and spent his summer at the club’s alternate training site. The outfielder from Brooklyn hit .266 with Double-A New Hampshire in 2019 and has posted a .288/.366/.403 line while recording 79 doubles, 13 triples, 17 home runs, and 173 RBI over four Minor League campaigns.
Tice, 24, posted a 3.86 ERA in five games during Spring Training and spent the summer at the club’s alternate training site in Rochester, NY. The 5-9, 185 lb. right-handed reliever split the 2019 season between Double-A New Hampshire and Triple-A Buffalo, combining for a 2.34 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. The University of Central Arkansas product was selected by Toronto in the 16th round of the of the 2017 First-Year Player Draft and has gone 11-12 with a 2.09 ERA across 113 Minor League appearances.
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