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Photo: Joe Murphy/Getty Images Memphis Grizzlies point guard Tyus Jones is a big fan of Xavier Tillman’s stay-ready mentality. (via Memphis Grizzlies): “He’s the ultimate pro. He’s an old soul, honestly. He’s extremely mature for his age. He’s been that way since he’s got here. He shows up every single…

Photo: USA TODAY Sports The NBA’s NBA’s Last Two Minute Report on Saturday suggests that Klay Thompson should have been called for an offensive foul against Isaac Okoro. The missed foul call greatly benefitted the Golden State Warriors to eventually dust off the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Thompson gave a…

Photo: Miami HEAT/Twitter Free agent point guard Gabe Vincent will leave the Miami Heat for the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link), who reports that Vincent has agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal with Los Angeles. Last season, Vincent averaged 9.4 PPG, 2.5…

Photo: championsleague.basketball In a point guard-starved market, Darius Thompson secured a top EuroLeague contract. Anadolu Efes viewed him as the ideal replacement for Vasilije Micic. Thompson, in an interview with Eurohoops, shared his goals and ambitions with his new team. Q: You’ve been one of the best talents in Europe…

Photo: Peter Baba The Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, returning to the game on Wednesday after sitting out two matches due to a hip pointer, seemed to be showing signs of discomfort in his right hip, according to Hine of The Star Tribune. Edwards, with a 4-of-17 shooting performance, admitted…

Photo: Twitter/Lakers Nation The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard Wesley Matthews, the team announced today. Matthews has appeared in 950 games (754 starts) throughout his 14-year career, suiting up for the Utah Jazz (2009-10), Portland Trail Blazers (2010-15), Dallas Mavericks (2015-19), New York Knicks (2018-19), Indiana Pacers (2018-19), Los Angeles…