Goran Dragic, Juan Hernangomez and Nerlens Noel clear waivers, enter free agency
Marc Stein: Goran Dragic, Juancho Hernangomez and Nerlens Noel all just cleared waivers to become unrestricted free agents. More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on the Milwaukee Bucks emerging as strong frontrunners to sign free agent Goran Dragic: es.pn/3YhOOjB – 7:07 PM
ESPN story on the Milwaukee Bucks emerging as strong frontrunners to sign free agent Goran Dragic: es.pn/3YhOOjB – 7:07 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
The Milwaukee Bucks appear to lead the race to sign free agent Goran Dragic, per @Adrian Wojnarowski
The 36-year-old guard averaged 6.4 points and 2.7 assists in 51 games with the Chicago Bulls this season. pic.twitter.com/xMxlMWVIwj – 6:54 PM
The Milwaukee Bucks appear to lead the race to sign free agent Goran Dragic, per @Adrian Wojnarowski
The 36-year-old guard averaged 6.4 points and 2.7 assists in 51 games with the Chicago Bulls this season. pic.twitter.com/xMxlMWVIwj – 6:54 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Dragic is visiting the Bucks on Friday, sources said. The Bucks tried to sign Dragic prior to him committing to the Nets a year ago and could have agreement as soon as tomorrow. – 6:44 PM
Dragic is visiting the Bucks on Friday, sources said. The Bucks tried to sign Dragic prior to him committing to the Nets a year ago and could have agreement as soon as tomorrow. – 6:44 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Goran Dragic, Juancho Hernangomez and Nerlens Noel all just cleared waivers to become unrestricted free agents.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 5:01 PM
Goran Dragic, Juancho Hernangomez and Nerlens Noel all just cleared waivers to become unrestricted free agents.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 5:01 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
We asked you ‘which NBA benchwarmer would dominate in the #EuroLeague’ and those were your answers 👀
🇹🇷 Furkan Korkmaz
🇷🇸 Boban Marjanovic
🇫🇷 Evan Fournier
🇪🇸 Willy Hernangomez
🇮🇹 Simone Fontecchio
🇱🇻 Davis Bertans
🇺🇸 Payton Pritchard
🇬🇪 Sandro Mamukelashvili
🇸🇮 Goran Dragic – 3:17 AM
We asked you ‘which NBA benchwarmer would dominate in the #EuroLeague’ and those were your answers 👀
🇹🇷 Furkan Korkmaz
🇷🇸 Boban Marjanovic
🇫🇷 Evan Fournier
🇪🇸 Willy Hernangomez
🇮🇹 Simone Fontecchio
🇱🇻 Davis Bertans
🇺🇸 Payton Pritchard
🇬🇪 Sandro Mamukelashvili
🇸🇮 Goran Dragic – 3:17 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Dragic released; Lowry to miss 10th game in a row. And why Heat hasn’t pursued a point guard, including Westbrook, who is averaging 16 ppg, 9.3 assists, 5.7 rbs for Clippers. But he has 13 TOs in 3 games and LA is 0-3 with him starting: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:21 AM
Dragic released; Lowry to miss 10th game in a row. And why Heat hasn’t pursued a point guard, including Westbrook, who is averaging 16 ppg, 9.3 assists, 5.7 rbs for Clippers. But he has 13 TOs in 3 games and LA is 0-3 with him starting: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:21 AM
Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
Apologize to @TommyGunnNBA for getting defensive yesterday. Yes, Warriors can/could get Noel. But if Lamb is No. 15, who goes? – 6:57 AM
Apologize to @TommyGunnNBA for getting defensive yesterday. Yes, Warriors can/could get Noel. But if Lamb is No. 15, who goes? – 6:57 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Dragic released; Lowry to miss 10th game in a row. Five reasons why Heat hasn’t pursued a point guard: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:17 PM
Dragic released; Lowry to miss 10th game in a row. Five reasons why Heat hasn’t pursued a point guard: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:17 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
The latest on Lonzo Ball, as doctors in LA still try and pinpoint what exactly is wrong with the left knee. Career-threatening? What say you Billy Donovan? Plus, some Goran Dragic news.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/2/2… – 7:55 PM
The latest on Lonzo Ball, as doctors in LA still try and pinpoint what exactly is wrong with the left knee. Career-threatening? What say you Billy Donovan? Plus, some Goran Dragic news.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/2/2… – 7:55 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Bulls waive Goran Dragic, opening door for possible Heat reunion; Kyle Lowry remains out, with Yurtseven and Jovic off to G League. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 6:37 PM
From earlier — Bulls waive Goran Dragic, opening door for possible Heat reunion; Kyle Lowry remains out, with Yurtseven and Jovic off to G League. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 6:37 PM
Kylen Mills @KylenMills
A list of bigs who are available right now:
Nerlens Noel
Serge Ibaka
Hassan Whiteside
DeMarcus Cousins
LaMarcus Aldridge
Carmelo Anthony
Marquese Chriss
I’m not advocating for these guys just scouring the market for who’s out there. Who am I missing, what do you think #dubnation – 6:34 PM
A list of bigs who are available right now:
Nerlens Noel
Serge Ibaka
Hassan Whiteside
DeMarcus Cousins
LaMarcus Aldridge
Carmelo Anthony
Marquese Chriss
I’m not advocating for these guys just scouring the market for who’s out there. Who am I missing, what do you think #dubnation – 6:34 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Lowry to miss 10th game in a row with troublesome knee, with released Dragic now available. Insight on why Heat hasn’t pursued a point guard to this point, among Westbrook & others: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 5:39 PM
NEW: Lowry to miss 10th game in a row with troublesome knee, with released Dragic now available. Insight on why Heat hasn’t pursued a point guard to this point, among Westbrook & others: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 5:39 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Bulls waive Goran Dragic, opening door for possible Heat reunion. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 4:24 PM
Bulls waive Goran Dragic, opening door for possible Heat reunion. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 4:24 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Raptors to sign Will Barton, release Juan Hernangomez sportando.basketball/en/raptors-to-… – 4:09 PM
Raptors to sign Will Barton, release Juan Hernangomez sportando.basketball/en/raptors-to-… – 4:09 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Juancho Hernangomez becomes a free agent
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:03 PM
Juancho Hernangomez becomes a free agent
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:03 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Juancho Hernangomez becomes a free agent
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:03 PM
Juancho Hernangomez becomes a free agent
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:03 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Juancho Hernangomez becomes a free agent
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:03 PM
Juancho Hernangomez becomes a free agent
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/14… – 4:03 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The Toronto Raptors are waiving forward Juancho Hernangomez 😕 pic.twitter.com/ybcS845qGi – 4:01 PM
The Toronto Raptors are waiving forward Juancho Hernangomez 😕 pic.twitter.com/ybcS845qGi – 4:01 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Re: Goran Dragic, the Heat could (COULD) waive a player and sign him to a minimum and still remain under the tax. If they do it before the end of the regular season, Dragic would be eligible for the playoffs. – 4:01 PM
Re: Goran Dragic, the Heat could (COULD) waive a player and sign him to a minimum and still remain under the tax. If they do it before the end of the regular season, Dragic would be eligible for the playoffs. – 4:01 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Re: Goran Dragic, the Heat could (COULD) waive a player and sign him to a minimum and still remain under the tax. If they do it soon, Dragic would be eligible for the playoffs. – 3:57 PM
Re: Goran Dragic, the Heat could (COULD) waive a player and sign him to a minimum and still remain under the tax. If they do it soon, Dragic would be eligible for the playoffs. – 3:57 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Commute to the arena ends with news Raptors add Will Barton and jettison Juancho Hernangomez in last-minute playoff eligible move
Barton, 32, last with Wizards may give Raptors wing offence deep i rotation. A nothing-ventured-nothing-gained move; Bo Cruz just never panned out – 3:56 PM
Commute to the arena ends with news Raptors add Will Barton and jettison Juancho Hernangomez in last-minute playoff eligible move
Barton, 32, last with Wizards may give Raptors wing offence deep i rotation. A nothing-ventured-nothing-gained move; Bo Cruz just never panned out – 3:56 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
The Raptors are waiving Juancho Hernangomez, per @Shams Charania.
What’s next for Bo Cruz? pic.twitter.com/JYpLATmCc5 – 3:49 PM
The Raptors are waiving Juancho Hernangomez, per @Shams Charania.
What’s next for Bo Cruz? pic.twitter.com/JYpLATmCc5 – 3:49 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
FWIW, Goran Dragic delivered quote of the season, in response to a question from @Darnell Mayberry, after Bulls allowed 150 points in Minnesota in December.
“We’re not playing for each other. It’s as simple as that.”
In short time covering him, you can see why he’s respected vet – 3:46 PM
FWIW, Goran Dragic delivered quote of the season, in response to a question from @Darnell Mayberry, after Bulls allowed 150 points in Minnesota in December.
“We’re not playing for each other. It’s as simple as that.”
In short time covering him, you can see why he’s respected vet – 3:46 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Goran Dragic, the team officially announced 👀 pic.twitter.com/DKLeSutfw1 – 3:42 PM
The Chicago Bulls have waived guard Goran Dragic, the team officially announced 👀 pic.twitter.com/DKLeSutfw1 – 3:42 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Goran Dragic joins the list of available vets, as the Bulls waived him today. – 3:37 PM
Goran Dragic joins the list of available vets, as the Bulls waived him today. – 3:37 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
In waiving Juancho Hernangomez and signing Will Barton, Raptors let go of someone who has competed defensively but struggled shooting (25.4% from 3) for someone who struggles defensively but has shot 36.5% from 3 in 4 straight years. A reasonable gamble in low-leverage spot. – 3:34 PM
In waiving Juancho Hernangomez and signing Will Barton, Raptors let go of someone who has competed defensively but struggled shooting (25.4% from 3) for someone who struggles defensively but has shot 36.5% from 3 in 4 straight years. A reasonable gamble in low-leverage spot. – 3:34 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Wow. Raptors do some business in the buyout market. Per @Adrian Wojnarowski Toronto has waived Juancho Hernangomez and signed Will Barton. – 3:32 PM
Wow. Raptors do some business in the buyout market. Per @Adrian Wojnarowski Toronto has waived Juancho Hernangomez and signed Will Barton. – 3:32 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
The Bulls have waived guard Goran Dragic.
Dragic hasn’t played since before the All-Star break – 3:31 PM
The Bulls have waived guard Goran Dragic.
Dragic hasn’t played since before the All-Star break – 3:31 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
LEAGUE SOURCES: Former Toronto Raptors forward Juancho Hernangomez played the role of “Bo Cruz” in the Adam Sandler Netflix vehicle Hustle. – 3:30 PM
LEAGUE SOURCES: Former Toronto Raptors forward Juancho Hernangomez played the role of “Bo Cruz” in the Adam Sandler Netflix vehicle Hustle. – 3:30 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Called this possibility earlier. Dragic 11th on my buyout board. Wonder if Heat give him a look. theathletic.com/4177828/2023/0… – 3:30 PM
Called this possibility earlier. Dragic 11th on my buyout board. Wonder if Heat give him a look. theathletic.com/4177828/2023/0… – 3:30 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Bulls have waived Goran Dragic, making him playoff-eligible with his next team.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 3:28 PM
The Bulls have waived Goran Dragic, making him playoff-eligible with his next team.
More NBA from me: marcstein.Substack.com – 3:28 PM
Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
You can’t give up on James Wiseman, then go out and sign Nerlens Noel. – 12:37 PM
You can’t give up on James Wiseman, then go out and sign Nerlens Noel. – 12:37 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nerlens Noel agrees to buyout with Pistons before March 1 deadline, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/nerle… – 6:40 PM
Nerlens Noel agrees to buyout with Pistons before March 1 deadline, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/nerle… – 6:40 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Can confirm @wojespn’s report that the Pistons have bought out Nerlens Noel. They now have an open roster spot. – 6:20 PM
Can confirm @wojespn’s report that the Pistons have bought out Nerlens Noel. They now have an open roster spot. – 6:20 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
The buyout of Noel opens up another roster spot for the Pistons for the final 20-Ish game. – 6:04 PM
The buyout of Noel opens up another roster spot for the Pistons for the final 20-Ish game. – 6:04 PM
More on this storyline
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: The Milwaukee Bucks have emerged as frontrunners to sign guard Goran Dragic. He has connected with a few contenders since Bulls waived him, but the East-leading Bucks have moved to forefront of reaching a deal with Dragic. -via Twitter @wojespn / March 2, 2023
KC Johnson: The Bulls and Goran Dragic parting ways was a mutual decision, per sources, and has been in works since the addition of Patrick Beverley. This allows Dragic the chance to sign with another team and be playoff-eligible. Bulls now have an open roster spot, also also close to tax. -via Twitter @KCJHoop / February 28, 2023
Barry Jackson: At this point, there’s no Heat pursuit of Goran Dragic, per source. Dragic was waived by Bulls today. It would be difficult to see minutes for him here, with Lowry expected back soon and Vincent having several good nights as a starter. Heat roster at 15. -via Twitter @flasportsbuzz / February 28, 2023
Detroit Pistons PR: The Detroit Pistons today announced the team has waived center Nerlens Noel. -via Twitter @Pistons_PR / February 28, 2023
Adrian Wojnarowski: Center Nerlens Noel and the Detroit Pistons have completed a contract buyout, his agent @George Langberg tells ESPN. Noel can join a team and become eligible for a playoff roster. -via Twitter @wojespn / February 27, 2023
League sources say that Detroit Pistons center Nerlens Noel has not actively pursued a buyout to this point but would generate interest from various playoff-bound teams should he be waived by the Pistons by 11:59 PM ET on March 1. The Pistons were widely expected to trade Noel before the Feb. 9 trade deadline. -via marcstein.substack.com / February 16, 2023
Josh Lewenberg: Raptors make the Barton signing official, also waiving Hernangomez. -via Twitter @JLew1050 / February 28, 2023
Shams Charania: The Toronto Raptors are waiving forward Juancho Hernangomez, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / February 28, 2023
Juancho Hernangomez has played for a lot of coaches in his professional basketball career. In the NBA alone he’s had seven in seven seasons, while suiting up for six teams. But none of Michael Malone (Denver), Ryan Saunders (Minnesota), Chris Finch (Minnesota again), Brad Stevens (Boston), Gregg Popovich (San Antonio), Quinn Snyder (Utah) or Nick Nurse — his current coach with the Toronto Raptors — does the 27-year-old Spanish forward describe as “an angel in my life.” -via SportsNet / January 19, 2023