NBA teams are now cautious with max contracts

The Washington Wizards announced the signings of guard-forward Justin Champagnie to a two-way contract and guard R.J. Hampton to a 10-day contract.  Champagnie, who signed a 10-day contract with Washington on Feb. 22, has averaged 3.7 points per game in three appearances with the team. In his lone game with…

Photo: LA Clippers/Twitter The Houston Rockets will interview Sam Cassel, who is currently an assistant for the Sixers, this Sunday for the team’s vacant head coach role, sources told Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Check out our Latest News and Follow us at Facebook Original Source

When the horn sounded Monday night in Barclays Center, the Celtics completed their series sweep over the Nets. With an average margin of victory of +4.5, the third smallest margin of victory in a four-game series sweep in League history, the Celtics showed a much-improved ability to close out games….

Photo: Philadelphia 76ers/Twitter Here’s Philadelphia 76ers power forward PJ Tucker speaking about his leadership qualities and the veteran presence he brings to the team. (via Yaron Weitzman/Fox Sports):  “‘Talk to James [Harden].’ ‘Talk to Tobias [Harris].’ ‘Talk to Tyrese.’ That’s part of my job,” Tucker said. “Coaches always want to…

Olympiacos Piraeus center Filip Petrusev referred to himself as “collateral damage” in the NBA trade process that saw him leave the Philadelphia 76ers, eventually returning to the EuroLeague. “Literally, I had nothing to do with it, it was some numbers and some other things around the contract that got me…

New Orlando Magic guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope feels confident that he and Jalen Suggs can both possibly make the 2024-25 NBA All-Defensive Team. (via Orlando Magic): “Imma go and say it right now, we might be making it again together next year. So, I do pride myself on that end. I…