Celtics' Charles Bassey: Plans to sign with Boston
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The Celtics intend to sign Bassey (personal) to a 10-day contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Bassey didn't play Friday when the Santa Cruz Warriors lost to the Cleveland Charge in the G League, and now he's expected to join Boston on a 10-day deal. The big man will add some much-needed frontcourt depth behind Neemias Queta and Luka Garza while Nikola Vucevic (finger) is out.
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76ers' Charles Bassey: Receives another 10-day pact
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The 76ers signed Bassey to a second 10-day contract Thursday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Bassey will return to Philadelphia on another short-term pact, despite not playing in any of the 76ers' prior six games while signed to a 10-day deal. The fifth-year center is likely to remain outside of the Philadelphia rotation unless injuries test the team's frontcourt depth.
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Charles Bassey: Bound for free agency
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Bassey is set to become an unrestricted free agent when his 10-day contract expires Wednesday.
After signing his 10-day pact with the 76ers on Jan. 26, Bassey didn't appear in any of the team's ensuing six games. Philadelphia could still look to re-sign the big man to a second 10-day deal ahead of its next game Thursday against the Lakers, though the 76ers will likely wait and see what the roster looks like following the trade deadline before potentially bringing him back.
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76ers' Charles Bassey: Won't debut Monday
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Bassey (not with team) will not play Monday against Charlotte.
Bassey signed a 10-day deal with the 76ers on Saturday, but the poor weather may have delayed his arrival to the team. His next chance to debut comes Tuesday against the Bucks.
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76ers' Charles Bassey: Nabs 10-day deal with 76ers
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Bassey agreed Saturday with the 76ers on a 10-day deal, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Bassey will kick off his second stint in Philadelphia after he previously broke into the league in 2021 as a second-round pick of the 76ers. The 25-year-old center most recently appeared at the NBA level earlier this season with the Grizzlies, when he made two appearances over the course of a 10-day hardship contract. Bassey returned to the G League thereafter and has been dominant over his 10 appearances with the Santa Cruz Warriors, averaging 18.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.4 assists in 27.8 minutes per contest. He could struggle to crack the rotation in Philadelphia so long as Joel Embiid, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond are all available.
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Grizzlies' Charles Bassey: Collects 10 rebounds in 15 minutes
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Bassey registered three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 15 minutes during Monday's 114-106 loss to Detroit.
Bassey was brought in on a 10-day deal with Memphis already dealing with a rash of injuries, and he was able to immediately establish himself as an impactful player in the rotation. He helped the Grizzlies win the rebounding battle 49-43, and he provided numerous second-chance opportunities, with five of his 10 rebounds coming on the offensive end. He's on the radar in deep leagues.
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Grizzlies' Charles Bassey: Intends to sign with Memphis
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The Grizzlies intend to sign Bassey to a 10-day hardship contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The 25-year-old center will join the Grizzlies to provide short-term frontcourt depth due to Zach Edey (ankle) and Brandon Clarke (knee) being sidelined. Bassey appeared in a career-high 36 regular-season games (one start) with the Spurs last season, during which he averaged 4.4 points and 4.2 rebounds across 10.4 minutes per contest.
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Hawks' Charles Bassey: Signs with Atlanta
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The Hawks signed Bassey on Wednesday, Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports.
Bassey is now in line to serve as frontcourt depth behind Onyeka Okongwu and Mouhamed Gueye for the Hawks in 2025-26. That said, Bassey is not a guarantee to open the new season with a stable role off the bench. Last year for the Spurs, the 2021 second-rounder averaged 4.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 10.4 minutes per game across 36 regular-season appearances.
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Celtics' Charles Bassey: Double-doubles in SL win
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Bassey finished with 22 points (8-12 FG, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks across 22 minutes during Sunday's 94-81 Summer League win against the Knicks.
Bassey put on a show Sunday in the Las Vegas Summer League, as he was getting it done on both ends of the floor. The Western Kentucky product has no shortage of experience, having played for the 76ers and Spurs over the last four years, but he's now in limbo as he tries to prove his worth and secure another deal to remain in the league for the 2025-26 campaign.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Expected to play Sunday
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Bassey (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Bassey is expected to suit up for the first time since Feb. 23. However, it's unclear if he'll see any playing time. Bismack Biyombo had been starting at center but didn't see any playing time Saturday, while Jeremy Sochan and Sandro Mamukelashvili split time at center.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Out again Tuesday
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Baasey (knee) will not play Tuesday against the Pistons.
Bassey hasn't seen the floor since Feb. 23 due to a left knee injury, and he remains without a timetable for a return.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Remains out for Wednesday
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Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Bassey will miss his 13th consecutive contest due to an acute-on-chronic bone bruise in his left knee. The big man is without a clear timeline for a return, but his continued absence should pave the way for Bismack Biyombo, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jeremy Sochan to cover most of the minutes at center.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Remains out Saturday
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Bassey (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Pelicans.
Bassey will be sidelined for an 11th consecutive game while he recovers from an acute-on-chronic bone bruise in his left knee. The Spurs haven't offered up a concrete timeline for Bassey's return, so the 24-year-old center could be at risk of missing the entirety of the team's upcoming four-game week.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Remains out Friday
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Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hornets, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Bassey remains out and doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. His next chance to suit up will come against the Pelicans on Saturday in the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Bassey has missed the last eight games for the Spurs while dealing with a bruise on his left knee. The next opportunity for the 24-year-old big man to get back on the floor will be Friday against the Hornets.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Won't play Monday
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Bassey (knee) will not play Monday against Dallas.
Bassey will miss an eighth consecutive contest while he deals with an acute-on-chronic bone bruise in his left knee. He currently doesn't have a timetable to return to action for San Antonio.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Not suiting up Friday
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Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Bassey will miss his sixth consecutive contest while he deals with an acute-on-chronic bone bruise in his left knee. His next chance to feature will come Sunday against Minnesota. The Spurs will lean on a combination of Bismack Biyombo, Jeremy Sochan and Sandro Mamukelashvili at center due to Bassey and Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) being sidelined.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Will not play Saturday
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Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup with the Grizzlies.
Bassey will miss his third consecutive game and 25th overall this season due to injury. With Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) out for the season, San Antonio will look to Bismack Biyombo and Sandro Mamukelashvili as the team's primary big men.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Bassey (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against New Orleans, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Bassey will miss Tuesday's contest after exiting Sunday's loss to the Pelicans due to a left knee injury that has now been diagnosed as a bone bruise on his left knee. The club will be extremely thin at center with Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) also on the shelf, meaning Bismack Biyombo and Sandro Mamukelashvili are candidates for an increased role.
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Spurs' Charles Bassey: Receives 11 minutes in return
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Bassey (knee) registered six points (3-3 FG), two rebounds and two assists across 11 minutes off the bench in Friday's 125-110 loss to the Pistons.
Bassey made his return after missing the Spurs' previous six games due to an MCL sprain in his left knee, joining a new-look San Antonio frontcourt that recently lost Victor Wembanyama (shoulder) for the remainder of the season. Rather than relying on a direct replacement for Wembanyama, the Spurs have thus far turned to a cadre of players to fill the minutes at center over the past two games, with Bassey, Bismack Biyombo, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jeremy Sochan all factoring into the equation. On the rare occasions he's gotten extended minutes in the past in the NBA, Bassey has shown the ability to put up fantasy-friendly numbers, so his playing time and production will be worthy of monitoring over the next few games. A consistent 20-minute-per-game role could be enough to make Bassey an appealing option in 12-team leagues for fantasy managers in need of help in the field-goal percentage, rebounds and blocks categories.
