NBA Player News
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Trey Jemison C | MEM
Pelicans' Trey Jemison: Headed to New Orleans
The Pelicans claimed Jemison off waivers Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Jemison was waived by the Grizzlies earlier this week but will now have the opportunity to compete for minutes in the Pelicans' frontcourt rotation. In 2023-24, Jemison averaged 6.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 assists in 23.0 minutes across 25 regular-season appearances.
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David Roddy SF | PHO
Hawks' David Roddy: Headed to Atlanta
The Suns are trading Roddy to the Hawks in exchange for E.J. Liddell on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Roddy made 65 combined regular-season appearances for the Grizzlies and Suns last year, averaging 6.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.1 minutes. Roddy will likely compete for a depth role in Atlanta's forward rotation.
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E.J. Liddell SF | ATL
Suns' E.J. Liddell: Traded to Phoenix
The Hawks are trading Liddell to the Suns in exchange for David Roddy on Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
This is the second time Liddell has gotten traded in less than a month, as he was traded from New Orleans to Atlanta on June 26 as part of the deal that sent Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans. Liddell will compete for a depth frontcourt option for the Suns, but his chances of earning a meaningful role are very slim.
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Dante Exum SG | DAL
Mavericks' Dante Exum: Likely out Saturday
Exum (finger) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Spain, Eurohoops.net reports.
Exum fractured part of his right index finger against France in an exhibition and will likely miss Australia's opening match of the Olympics on Saturday. He's also doubtful for Tuesday's matchup versus Canada. Exum has avoided surgery and is expected to suit up for Australia at some point, but even if he does play, he'll likely be limited.
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Kessler Edwards SF | SAC
Mavericks' Kessler Edwards: Headed to Dallas
The Mavericks signed Edwards to a two-way contract Friday, Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com reports.
Edwards received a minimal role for Sacramento in 2023-24, averaging just 5.1 minutes across 54 regular-season appearances. In Dallas, Edwards is now set to split time between the Mavericks and their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends.
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David Duke Jr. PG | SA
Spurs' David Duke: Inks deal with San Antonio
The Spurs signed Duke (undisclosed) to a two-way contract Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Duke made four NBA appearances for San Antonio in 2023-24, averaging 6.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 12.8 minutes. This season, the 24-year-old guard is set to split time between the Spurs and their G League affiliate. While Duke did miss the Summer League due to an undisclosed injury, there is no indication that he will miss any of the 2024-25 campaign.
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JT Thor PF | CHA
JT Thor: Set to play for South Sudan
Thor is included on South Sudan's roster for the Paris Olympics.
Thor spent the past three seasons in the NBA with the Hornets but became an unrestricted free agent in late June. Over 63 appearances with Charlotte last year, he averaged 3.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game. He'll have a chance to compete for South Sudan in the Olympics as he continues to seek out a new deal in the NBA.
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Anthony Gill PF | WAS
Wizards' Anthony Gill: Staying in Washington
The Wizards announced Thursday that they have re-signed Gill.
Gill saw limited playing time for the Wizards in 2023-24, averaging 3.8 points and 1.9 rebounds in 9.3 minutes across 50 regular-season appearances. Even with Deni Avdija being traded to the Trail Blazers, Gill is expected to continue serving as a depth piece in Washington's forward rotation next season.
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Josh Christopher SG | MIA
Heat's Josh Christopher: Inks two-way deal
The Heat signed Christopher to a two-way contract Thursday.
Christopher last made an NBA appearance in 2022-23, when he averaged 5.8 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 12.3 minutes across 64 contests for the Rockets. After being named the 2024 Summer League Finals MVP, Christopher is now set to split time between the Heat and their G League affiliate in 2024-25.