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Portland claimed big man Micah Potter off waivers from Indiana in July, adding a non-guaranteed minimum deal to an already crowded frontcourt.
The Bulls announced they've signed Isaiah Stevens, taking the roster spot opened by waiving Peter Suder. Terms weren't disclosed, but it's likely a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal.
Bradley Beal signed a two-year, $13.1 million deal to stay with the Clippers, even as the roster around him was stripped down. Beal told reporters his priority was health and consistency, not chasing a contender elsewhere.
Cason Wallace could command roughly $100M over four years as OKC's next extension priority, following the trades of Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins. Karl-Anthony Towns remains eligible for a four-year, $276M extension with the Knicks, but reporting suggests no deal gets done before this season.
The Heat are signing guard Lester Quinones, Miami Herald reporter Barry Jackson reports, citing agent Scott Nichols. It's an Exhibit 10 deal, with Quinones competing for a two-way spot.
Norman Powell told reporters at Chicago's media day he isn't dwelling on trade speculation tied to his contract structure. Powell signed a two-year, $45 million deal with a team option for year two, a structure that could make him a deadline chip later.
The Coachella Valley Lakers acquired G League returning-player guard Jahmir Young from the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Miami's affiliate. In return, Sioux Falls gets center Kylor Kelley's returning rights and a 2027 G League first-round pick.
Dennis Smith Jr. has agreed to terms with the Heat, agent Daniel Hazan told Chris Haynes. Miami had been tracking the veteran guard throughout the offseason.
Heat insider Ira Winderman reports Miami is unlikely to bring back Victor Oladipo, who hasn't played since a 2023 playoff knee injury and struggled in a G League comeback bid last year.
Miami Herald's Anthony Chiang reports Klay Thompson's three-point shooting gives him an edge for the Heat's last starting spot over Tim Hardaway Jr. and Pelle Larsson. Thompson joined Miami after negotiating a buyout with Dallas over the summer.
