Free agent F Markieff Morris has agreed on a deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell The Athletic. The reigning Western Conference champions prioritized re-signing Morris, 34, who has served as a strong leader in Mavs locker room entering his 14th NBA season.

#Hornets are signing Marcus Garnett, Keyontae Johnson, Joel Soriano and Caleb McConnell to training camp deals, per league sources.

Okoro agrees to 3-year, $38M deal with Cavs - via @ESPN App espn.com/nba/story/_/id…

The Lakers and seven-foot center Christian Koloko have agreed on a deal, agent Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports says. Koloko is expected to have an opportunity for a role in Lakers frontcourt after he receives clearance from league’s fitness panel.

Knicks announce Landry Shamet signs Exhibit 9 deal

OFFICIAL: Lakers sign center Christian Koloko to a two-way contract.

Donta Scott #GoldenStateWarriors 1 year Rookie Contract Exhibit-10 Non-guaranteed 24-25: Cap hit: $1,157,153 salaryswish.com/players/donta-…

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Elfrid Payton has agreed to a training camp deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. Payton, an Ehret graduate and Gretna native, last played in the NBA in 2022. The 30-year-old played one season with the Pelicans in 2018-19. Payton is represented by TANDEM.

Golden State Warriors and Blake Hinson have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal, league sources told HoopsHype. Hinson, who was on a two-way deal with the Lakers, chose the Warriors over several teams. He averaged 18.5 points and shot 42.1% from 3-point range at Pittsburgh last season.

Pelicans are also bringing in Izaiah Brockington in on a camp deal. Brockington played in one game with the Pelicans last season after spending the year with the Birmingham Squadron. He also played for Pels this year at summer league. Brockington is repped by TANDEM.

PRESS RELEASE: Orlando Magic sign free agents Mac McClung, Javonte Smart and Ethan Thompson - Waive Myron Gardner, Tre Scott #MakeItMagic

JUST IN: Joel Embiid says he is signing a contract extension with the Philadelphia 76ers. The one-time NBA MVP will sign a three-year, $193 million maximum extension with the 76ers, with a player option in 2028-2029, sources tell The Athletic.

Joel Embiid has signed a $192.9M, 3-year max contract extension beginning in 2026-27 salaryswish.com/players/joel-e…

Embiid's current 4 year contract had a player option in year 4, this option is now declined with the signing of his new 3 year extension salaryswish.com/players/joel-e…

This is the type of salary progression every person hopes to see during their professional careers! salaryswish.com/players/joel-e…

Extensions are evident on team pages with the green right arrow! salaryswish.com/teams/sixers

NBA Training Camps haven't even started and I'm already at 80 injury data entries for the 2024-25 season. Olympics and Summer League were big contributors but multiple players recovering from offseason surgeries, including 3 in the last 11 days.

Rockets are waiving AJ Griffin via contract buyout, as he is expected to step away from basketball at 21 years old after two NBA seasons, sources said.

Welcome to Brooklyn, Amari!