Sam Merrill‘s new two-year contract with the Kings is, as expected, worth the veteran’s minimum. Merrill received a $150K partial guarantee for the 2022/23 season, Hoops Rumors has learned.Merrill’s full minimum salary for ’22/23 would become guaranteed if he remains under contract through the league-wide guarantee deadline in January. If the Kings forward plays out the full … [Read more...] about Details On Sam Merrill's Contract
Exploring Whether Sam Merrill Will Fit Into Kings' Plans
Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee examines whether Sam Merrill will fit into the Kings’ plans once training camp begins on September 27. Merrill reportedly agreed to a two-year, partially guaranteed deal with the team. He’ll compete for a roster spot in camp. … [Read more...] about Exploring Whether Sam Merrill Will Fit Into Kings' Plans
Pacific Notes: James, Spencer, Kings, Jones
As the Lakers regroup from a miserable 2021/22 season, Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer wonders if aging superstar forward LeBron James would benefit from taking a page out of Kevin Durant‘s book and requesting a trade away from Los Angeles on his current expiring deal. O’Connor writes that, if the Lakers are unable to trade for James’s old running mate Kyrie Irving, the team could … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: James, Spencer, Kings, Jones
Warriors, Grizzlies To Meet On Christmas Day
More details are emerging about the NBA schedule, including a Christmas Day contest with the Warriors hosting the Grizzlies, tweets league insider Marc Stein. It will be a rematch of their hotly contested Western Conference semifinals series that Golden State won 4-2 on its way to the championship. That intense series is remembered for an ejection and a one-game suspension for … [Read more...] about Warriors, Grizzlies To Meet On Christmas Day
Warriors To Host Lakers On Opening Night
The Warriors will open their title defense season by hosting the Lakers on the first night of the 2022/23 campaign, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). As Charania notes, Golden State will also give championship rings to those who were with the team last season. The ring ceremony and game are scheduled to be televised by TNT. The Warriors are coming off … [Read more...] about Warriors To Host Lakers On Opening Night
Kings Officially Announce Mike Brown’s Coaching Staff
The Kings have finalized their coaching staff for Mike Brown‘s first season in Sacramento, according to a press release from the team. As previously reported, former Nuggets assistant Jordi Fernandez is joining the Kings as associate head coach after working with Brown on the Nigerian national team. Jay Triano, Doug Christie, Luke Loucks, and Leandro Barbosa will also be … [Read more...] about Kings Officially Announce Mike Brown’s Coaching Staff
Kings To Sign Sam Merrill
The Kings are set to sign free agent shooting guard Sam Merrill, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports (Twitter link). Tony Jones of The Athletic reveals (via Twitter) that Merrill is signing a non-guaranteed two-year contract, meaning Merrill will be competing to join the team’s eventual 15-man roster in training camp. Sacramento currently has just 12 players inked to guaranteed … [Read more...] about Kings To Sign Sam Merrill
International Notes: Terry, Derrickson, Warriors, Wizards, Perrantes
Former NBA power forwards Emanuel Terry and Marcus Derrickson have joined the Seoul Samsung Thunders of the Korean Basketball League, writes Dario Skerletic of Sportando. Terry, who went undrafted out of Lincoln Memorial in 2018, ilogged time in the G League with the Canton Charge and Sioux Falls Skyforce during the 2018/19 season. He made his NBA debut that year on a 10-day … [Read more...] about International Notes: Terry, Derrickson, Warriors, Wizards, Perrantes
Eastern Notes: Pistons, D. Green, Celtics, Sixers
An Eastern Conference executive who spoke to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com believes the Pistons are a team to watch if Draymond Green doesn’t sign an extension with the Warriors before he becomes eligible for unrestricted free agency in 2023. Green was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, attended Michigan State, and grew up rooting for the Pistons, who have long had interest in … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Pistons, D. Green, Celtics, Sixers