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
Injury Notes: Wiseman, Jackson, Ball, Jackson, Eason, Hornets
Pacers center James Wiseman underwent successful surgery on Thursday night to repair his torn left Achilles tendon, as Shams Charania of ESPN first reported (via Twitter). While Achilles tears are typically season-ending injuries, Indiana is still determining Wiseman’s recovery timeline, according to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star, and head coach Rick Carlisle told … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Wiseman, Jackson, Ball, Jackson, Eason, Hornets
Rockets Notes: Adams, Sengun, Green, VanVleet
Twenty-one months after suffering a PCL sprain in his right knee that required surgery, Steven Adams was back on the court Monday night making his debut with the Rockets, writes Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Adams, who sat out all of last season due to concerns about the stability of the knee, was traded in February from Memphis to Houston. He missed the first three … [Read more...] about Rockets Notes: Adams, Sengun, Green, VanVleet
Rockets Exercise Contract Options On Four Players
The Rockets have picked up their 2025/26 four-year options on Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason’s contracts, as well as their third-year options on Amen Thompson’s and Cam Whitmore’s contracts, according to the Houston’s Chronicle’s Jonathan Feigen. None of the moves are surprising, considering Smith is a starter and the three others are second-unit players. Smith, the third pick … [Read more...] about Rockets Exercise Contract Options On Four Players