Former Raptors head coach Dwane Casey, now working in a front office role with Detroit, has been through several rounds of interviews about potentially filling Toronto’s vacant team president role and will meet with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for a final round of meetings this week, writes Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press (subscriber link). In his seven … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Casey, Raptors, Council, Thomas
Execs Weigh In On Quentin Grimes’ Value
Having polled 16 front office sources around the NBA about what “fair” contracts for restricted free agents Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey would look like, Fred Katz of The Athletic did the same for Quentin Grimes of the Sixers, another RFA who has been in a standoff with his team for the last several weeks. According to Katz, 13 of the 16 respondents to his poll suggested … [Read more...] about Execs Weigh In On Quentin Grimes’ Value
Summer League Notes: Rookie Standouts, Maluach, Fears
The 2025 Summer League gave fans and teams first impressions of most of this year’s incoming rookies, as well as serving as a showcase for several sophomores and younger veterans. In the wake of the event, Law Murray of the Athletic breaks down each rookie’s performance with an eye for what it could mean for the coming season. Cooper Flagg (Mavericks), Dylan Harper (Spurs), and … [Read more...] about Summer League Notes: Rookie Standouts, Maluach, Fears
Eastern Notes: Peter, Krejci, Pistons, Sixers
Taelon Peter‘s two-way contract with the Pacers will cover two seasons, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks at Sports Business Classroom. Peter, the 54th overall pick in this year’s draft, is the fourth 2025 second-rounder to a sign a two-year, two-way contract, joining Rocco Zikarsky (Timberwolves), Javon Small (Grizzlies), and Kobe Sanders (Clippers). Peter’s two-way deal … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Peter, Krejci, Pistons, Sixers
Sixers Waive Ricky Council IV
The Sixers are waiving Ricky Council IV, the team announced in a press release (via Twitter). Council signed a four-year, partially guaranteed deal with the Sixers in 2024, which included a non-guaranteed $2,221,677 salary for the 2025/26 season and a team option for ’26/27. Last season, he averaged 7.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 17.1 minutes per night. As Kyle … [Read more...] about Sixers Waive Ricky Council IV