The Rockets are assigning last year’s No. 20 overall pick Cam Whitmore to their G League affiliate, Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen reports (Twitter link). Whitmore played a significant role for the Rockets in the second half of last season. In total, he appeared in 47 games (two starts) as a rookie and averaged an impressive 12.3 points and 3.8 … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Whitmore, Green, Sengun, Morant, Zion, Paul
Southwest Notes: Zion, Sengun, Lively, Popovich
Pelicans forward Zion Williamson didn’t show any signs of suffering an injury in Friday’s win over Indiana, in which he scored a season-high 34 points. However, he was added to the team’s injury report on Sunday due to right hamstring tightness and has now missed two consecutive games, both Pelicans losses, as Christian Clark of NOLA.com details. “I don’t know exactly how it … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Zion, Sengun, Lively, Popovich
Texas Notes: Eason, Smith, Rockets, Thompson, Dinwiddie
There was little doubt the Rockets would pick up the 2025/26 contract options of Tari Eason and Jabari Smith Jr. However, both players expressed their appreciation, as The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen writes. Eason had leg surgery in March. “I’m very happy about that,” Eason said of the option decision. “I love this group, I love this city, I love this team. The fact … [Read more...] about Texas Notes: Eason, Smith, Rockets, Thompson, Dinwiddie
Veteran Guard D.J. Augustin Retires
Longtime NBA guard D.J. Augustin has decided to retire as a player, he announced Sunday on Instagram. “Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the game I’ve loved for so long,” Augustin wrote in part. “Basketball has been more than a sport, it has been a journey filled with unforgettable memories, friendships, lessons and experiences beyond the court. … I’m grateful … [Read more...] about Veteran Guard D.J. Augustin Retires
Contract Details: Gordon, Moody, Suggs, Green, Sengun, Murphy, More
The three-year veteran extension that Aaron Gordon signed with the Nuggets is worth $103,608,840 in total base salary, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. As expected, Gordon is getting the maximum 40% raise on his 2025/26 salary ($22,841,455), with 8% annual raises after that. Gordon’s is also getting the maximum 40% bump (and 8% subsequent increases) on his $1.2MM in incentives for … [Read more...] about Contract Details: Gordon, Moody, Suggs, Green, Sengun, Murphy, More