G Mario Chalmers was signed to a contract by the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, one day after the guard unofficially announced the news over social media. Multiple media outlets reported that Chalmers agreed to a one-year deal. Chalmers, 31, has recovered from a torn right Achilles tendon he sustained in March 2016 while playing for the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies released Chalmers after he was injured, and he missed the entire 2016-17 NBA season.

The Memphis Grizzlies signed Mario Chalmers to a contract on Wednesday, one day after the guard unofficially announced the news over social media.The team did not divulge terms of the deal for Chalmers, who used Instagram on Tuesday to post a picture of himself in a Grizzlies uniform with a caption that read "GNG... enough said." Grit and grind is the Grizzlies' motto.Multiple media outlets reported that Chalmers agreed to a one-year deal.Chalmers, 31, has recovered from a torn right Achilles tendon he sustained in March 2016 while playing for the Grizzlies.The Grizzlies released Chalmers after he was injured, and he missed the entire 2016-17 NBA season.Chalmers developed a relationship with Grizzlies coach David Fizdale when Chalmers played for the Miami Heat and Fizdale was a Heat assistant.The Grizzlies acquired Chalmers from the Heat in a trade that sent Beno Udrih to Miami early in the 2015-16 season.Chalmers averaged 10.8 points, 3.8 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 55 games with the Grizzlies in 2015-16.Chalmers is likely to be a backup at both guard positions.

G Manu Ginobili is eying a 16th season with the San Antonio Spurs, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Ginobili reportedly is finalizing terms on a deal that will allow him to play in the 2017-18 season and pump the brakes on retirement for at least one more year. Ginobili is a four-time NBA champion, an Olympics gold medalist and a Euroleague MVP, although his production has dipped in recent years. The Argentine averaged a career-low 7.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 69 games last season, during which he made $14 million. Ginobili has spent his entire 15-year NBA career with the Spurs, averaging 13.6 points on 44.7 percent shooting along with 3.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 992 career regular-season games.

F/G C.J. Miles officially signed a multi-year deal with the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. The team did not release contract details for Miles, who was acquired from the Indiana Pacers in a sign-and-trade deal July 9. He reportedly agreed to a three-year, $25 million deal with a player option on the final season. Miles, 30, averaged 10.7 points and shot a career-best 41.3 percent from 3-point range last season. He has a career average of 9.8 points over 12 NBA seasons with the Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Pacers.

Guard Manu Ginobili is eying a 16th season with the San Antonio Spurs, ESPN reported on Tuesday.Ginobili reportedly is finalizing terms on a deal that will allow him to play in the 2017-18 season and pump the brakes on retirement for at least one more year.The soon-to-be 40-year-old has not publicly divulged his plans following the Spurs' ouster in the Western Conference final by the eventual champion Golden State Warriors.Ginobili is a four-time NBA champion, an Olympics gold medalist and a Euroleague MVP, although his production has dipped in recent years. The Argentine averaged a career-low 7.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 69 games last season, during which he made $14 million.Ginobili has spent his entire 15-year NBA career with the Spurs, averaging 13.6 points on 44.7 percent shooting along with 3.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 992 career regular-season games.

F Carmelo Anthony could remain with the Knicks despite the organization's interest to pursue a trade involving the 10-time All-Starm, team president Steve Mills acknowledged Monday."We've been in contact with Carmelo's representatives. We've been in contact with other teams," Mills said at a news conference to introduce new GM Scott Perry. "Our view is if there's an opportunity that works for Carmelo and works for us, then we'll look at some kind of trade. But we also feel that Carmelo could easily be a part of our team next year. We're going to move forward so maybe with Carmelo or without Carmelo."

F Paul Pierce signed a one-day contract with the Boston Celtics on Monday in a move that allows him to retire as a member of the franchise. A 10-time All-Star, Pierce spent the first 15 years of his career with the Celtics, helping the club to the NBA title in 2008. "It's an honor to have this opportunity to once again call myself a Boston Celtic," the 39-year-old Pierce said a statement. "The organization and city took me in and made me one of their own, and I couldn't imagine ending my career any other way. I'm a Celtic for life." Pierce was selected by the Celtics with the 10th overall pick of the 1998 draft. He averaged 19.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists while playing in 1,343 career games with the Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers.

F Jonas Jerebko signed a multi-year contract with the Utah Jazz on Monday. The Jazz did not announce the teams of the deal, but Jerebko reportedly is getting $8.2 million over two years, according to published reports. The 6-foot-10 native of Sweden appeared in 78 games for the Boston Celtics last season and averaged 3.8 points, 3.5 rebounds in 15.8 minutes.

Free agent forward Luc Mbah a Moute reached an agreement to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN.The contract is believed to be for one year at the veteran's minimum salary.Mbah a Moute, 30, played the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, and he has been a starter each of the past three seasons.He declined a $2.3 million player option for the 2017-18 season, making him a free agent.Mbah a Moute averaged 6.1 points and 2.1 rebounds last season while playing in 80 games, including 76 starts. In 2015-16, Mbah a Moute played in 75 games, including 61 starts, and averaged 3.1 points and 2.3 rebounds for the Clippers.His best season was 2014-15, when he averaged 9.9 points and 4.9 rebounds for the Philadelphia 76ers.Mbah a Moute's strength is as a defender because he can guard small forwards on the perimeter or power forwards in the low post.Houston previously added Mbah a Moute's former Clippers teammate Chris Paul, and the Rockets reportedly are pursuing New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony.

F Luc Mbah a Moute, a free agent, reached an agreement to sign with the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN. The contract is believed to be for one year at the veteran's minimum salary.Mbah a Moute, 30, played the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, and he has been a starter each of the past three seasons. He declined a $2.3 million player option for the 2017-18 season, making him a free agent.Mbah a Moute averaged 6.1 points and 2.1 rebounds last season while playing in 80 games, including 76 starts. In 2015-16, he played in 75 games, including 61 starts, and averaged 3.1 points and 2.3 rebounds for the Clippers.

F Carmelo Anthony is still counting on the New York Knicks to resume trade talks soon. The Knicks paused trade discussions involving the 10-time NBA All-Star forward as new team president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry pursued a meeting with Anthony in the coming days, according to ESPN. But Anthony is counting on the franchise to carry out its previously agreed upon mandate to trade him to the Houston Rockets, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowsk. The 33-year-old Anthony has been willing to waive his no-trade clause for Houston and Cleveland. In recent weeks, Anthony has prioritized his desire for a trade to the Rockets to join Chris Paul and James Harden over one to the Cavaliers and LeBron James, league sources told ESPN.

G James Harden says he will be in Houston "forever" after officially signing the richest contract in NBA history. Harden last week agreed to a four-year maximum contract extension that means he will make $228 million over the next six seasons through 2022-23. The 27-year-old Harden, runner-up for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award last season, has two years and $59 million left on his current contract. The four-year extension carries a value of $169 million.

PG Rajon Rondo and the New Orleans Pelicans agreed on one-year deal, according to multiple reports. Rondo, a free agent, met with the Pelicans on Thursday and again Saturday in Atlanta before committing to a contract with New Orleans, league sources told The Vertical. The 31-year-old Rondo, a four-time NBA All-Star, met with Pelicans general manager Dell Demps and head coach Alvin Gentry. Rondo played for the Chicago Bulls last season and averaged 7.8 points, 6.7 assists and 5.1 rebounds in 69 games (42 starts).

Free agent forward Paul Millsap signed a multi-year contract with the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, making official what had been reported earlier.While the club did not divulge the details, multiple outlets previously reported the agreement was for three years and $90 million.Millsap talked with the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns before deciding to sign with the Nuggets.Millsap was an All-Star with the Atlanta Hawks each of the past four seasons.The 11-year veteran will be paired with budding star center Nikola Jokic, giving the Nuggets the makings of a powerful frontcourt.The 6-foot-8 Millsap averaged 18.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game last season. He is a strong interior defender, something the Nuggets need after ranking 29th of 30 teams in defensive efficiency last season.Millsap averaged 24.3 points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in the Hawks' first-round playoff loss to the Washington Wizards in April.

Point guard Rajon Rondo and the New Orleans Pelicans met Thursday in Louisville to discuss a short-term contract.ESPN first reported the sitdown citing sources who labeled the meeting "excellent."Rondo played well in the playoffs with the Chicago Bulls before a thumb injury ended his one-year stay with the rebuilding franchise. A former teammate of Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins in Sacramento, Rondo would likely serve as a backup to Jrue Holiday. Holiday re-signed with the Pelicans for $126 million over five years and said he would be willing to play away from the ball.New Orleans has no proven point guard on the roster behind Holiday.Rondo drew interest from the Los Angeles Lakers but previous stops around the league included turbulence with coaches and teammates.Rondo has career averages of 10.7 points and 8.5 assists over 11 NBA seasons.

The Toronto Raptors completed the trade with the Indiana Pacers on Friday, acquiring draft rights to forward Emir Preldzic in exchange for point guard Cory Joseph.Earlier this week the Raptors acquired veteran swingman C.J. Miles in a sign-and-trade deal from the Pacers for Joseph.The 6-foot-9, 220-pound Preldzic began playing professionally in 2003 and spent eight seasons (2007-15) with Fenerbahce Ulker (Turkey) of the EuroLeague. He played the past two seasons with Darussafaka (2015-16) and Galatasaray (2016-17) in the Turkish League.The 29-year-old Preldzic, a native of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, was selected in the second round (57th overall) by the Phoenix Suns in the 2009 NBA draft. His draft rights have also been held by Cleveland, Washington, Dallas and Indiana.Joseph averaged 8.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists during 160 regular-season games (26 starts) over two seasons with Toronto. He averaged 8.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 30 playoff games.Joseph was... [More]

The New York Knicks have reached agreement with Sacramento Kings vice president of basketball operations Scott Perry to become the club's new general manager, CSN Chicago reported Thursday.The Knicks met with Perry on Thursday, as the team continues to rebuild its front office following the departure of Phil Jackson last month.If Perry is hired, he apparently would report to Knicks president Steve Mills.The Kings are seeking cash compensation in exchange for Perry's departure to New York, according to Sam Amick of USA Today.A number of people were rumored to be possible replacements for Jackson, including former Knicks coach and executive Isiah Thomas.Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin apparently was close to joining the Knicks front office, but the sides could not reach agreement on Griffin's exact role and whether he could bring his own staff with him.Multiple media outlets reported that Perry is well respected around the NBA and been employed in the front office of several NBA teams.Perry was dismissed as the Orlando Magic's assistant general manager in April, and he was almost immediately hired as Vlade Divac's No. 2 man in Sacramento. Now Perry appears to be on the move again after less than three months with the Kings.New York's immediate concern is forward Carmelo Anthony. The Knicks have been trying to trade Anthony, and Houston and Cleveland have been identified as possible destinations.

The New York Knicks have reached agreement with Sacramento Kings vice president of basketball operations Scott Perry to become the club's new general manager, CSN Chicago reported Thursday.The Knicks met with Perry on Thursday, as the team continues to rebuild its front office following the departure of Phil Jackson last month. If Perry is hired, he apparently would report to Knicks president Steve Mills.The Kings are seeking cash compensation in exchange for Perry's departure to New York, according to Sam Amick of USA Today. A number of people were rumored to be possible replacements for Jackson, including former Knicks coach and executive Isiah Thomas.Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin apparently was close to joining the Knicks front office, but the sides could not reach agreement on Griffin's exact role and whether he could bring his own staff with him.--Point guard Rajon Rondo and the New Orleans Pelicans met in Louisville to discuss a short-term contract.ESPN... [More]

The New York Knicks now appear to be pausing trade talks involving 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony.The Knicks want to pursue a conversation with Anthony about possibly reincorporating him into the organization, league sources told ESPN.After talking with the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers over the past month about a possible deal for Anthony, the Knicks told both teams they are stepping back from trade talks for a short time, according to the report.The Knicks are in the middle of reshaping their front office after the departure of Phil Jackson as team president last month following three disappointing seasons.The Knicks' top basketball executive, Steve Mills, reportedly will be elevated from general manager to president and the team reached an agreement with Sacramento Kings vice president of basketball operations Scott Perry to become the new GM.Perry, who get a five-year deal, will report to Mills, ESPN reported Friday. The Knicks are planning to sign Mills to a new multiyear... [More]

The Toronto Raptors completed the trade with the Indiana Pacers on Friday, acquiring draft rights to forward Emir Preldzic in exchange for point guard Cory Joseph.Earlier this week the Raptors acquired veteran swingman C.J. Miles in a sign-and-trade deal from the Pacers for Joseph.The 6-foot-9, 220-pound Preldzic began playing professionally in 2003 and spent eight seasons (2007-15) with Fenerbahce Ulker (Turkey) of the EuroLeague. He played the past two seasons with Darussafaka (2015-16) and Galatasaray (2016-17) in the Turkish League.The 29-year-old Preldzic, a native of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, was selected in the second round (57th overall) by the Phoenix Suns in the 2009 NBA draft. His draft rights have also been held by Cleveland, Washington, Dallas and Indiana.Joseph averaged 8.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists during 160 regular-season games (26 starts) over two seasons with Toronto. He averaged 8.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 30 playoff games.Joseph was the second Canadian to appear in an NBA game for the Raptors. He signed as a free agent in July 2015.Miles, an unrestricted free agent who spent his past three seasons in Indiana, joins Toronto on a three-year, $25 million contract. He averaged 10.7 points and shot a career-best 41.3 percent from 3-point range last season.