NBA Player News

Banton was waived by the Celtics on Thursday, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

The Celtics had previously exercised their team option on Banton's contract, though he was on a non-guaranteed deal and will now have to explore other opportunities. The 26-year-old guard appeared in six regular-season games between the Celtics and Clippers last season, averaging 2.0 points and 1.8 assists in 10.3 minutes per showing.

Bassey agreed to a one-year deal with the Warriors on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Bassey joined the Warriors for the end of the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 10.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 20.2 minutes per game over five regular-season appearances with Golden State. He'll rejoin the club for 2026-27 and figures to provide center depth behind Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford.

Bryant (rest) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against Atlanta.

The Spurs kept the 2025 first-rounder out of the California Classic portion of Summer League to manage his reps. Bryant should play a featured role for the Spurs this summer as he looks to take a step forward in his second season.

Newell (rest) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Newell sat out Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League contest against the Grizzlies for rest purposes, but he's set to return to the floor in Las Vegas on Thursday. The 2025 first-rounder is contending for a rotation spot ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Ejiofor (rest) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs, per Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network.

Ejiofor sat out Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League contest against the Grizzlies for maintenance purposes, but he's set to return to action in Las Vegas on Thursday. The St. John's product is looking to leave a strong impression this summer as he makes a case for a rotation spot with Atlanta ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, though Jock Landale (ankle) and Mouhamed Gueye appear to be the early favorites for the backup center minutes behind Onyeka Okongwu.

Flemings (rest) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

This is an expected update after Flemings was rested Tuesday. The No. 8 overall pick in this year's NBA Draft, Flemings is averaging 11.0 points, 7.0 assists and 2.5 steals through two exhibitions this summer.

Moore (Achilles) is starting Thursday's Summer League game against Minnesota.

Moore missed all of the 2025-26 season with a ruptured right Achilles, which he suffered last June, but his comeback trail begins Thursday. The Oklahoma product is looking to draw some attention ahead of training camp this fall.

Karaban (ankle) is available for Thursday's Summer League game against the Clippers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Karaban was initially expected to miss this game, but he progressed quicker than anticipated. The No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft could be heavily featured during the Summer League.

Raynaud (rest) is out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Clippers, per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.

The Kings are taking a cautious approach with the 2025 second-rounder's reps this summer. His next chance to play arrives Sunday against the Wizards.

The Pacers signed Brown to a two-way contract Thursday, per Tony East of Forbes.com.

Indiana acquired the forward as part of the Ivica Zubac trade this past season, and the team is bringing Brown back for the 2026-27 campaign. Brown, a 2023 first-rounder, averaged 9.4 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game over 27 regular-season appearances for the Pacers last year, but he figures to be a featured member of the G League's Noblesville Boom in 2026-27.