The Portland Trail Blazers said former big man Brian Grant has rejoined the organization as a Basketball Liaison and will be tasked with mentoring players in an off-court capacity. Ex-Blazers star Terry Porter begins his first season as a Team Scout for the Portland Trail Blazers.

The Warriors promote Ryan Atkinson promote to Senior Director of Basketball Operations. David Fatoki has been promoted to Vice President of Basketball Development. Nicholas Kerr has been promoted to Assistant Coach following two seasons as head coach of the Santa Cruz Warriors.

The Jazz say forward Georges Niang suffered a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot during offseason training and conditioning. He will be reevaluated in two weeks.

Trail Blazers say guard Scoot Henderson sustained a left hamstring tear during an off-season workout this week. Henderson will begin rehabilitation and is expected to return to basketball activities in 4-8 weeks.

Chicago #Bulls guard Coby White has basketball to thank for saving his life White wouldn’t have chance to be face of the franchise if not for decisions made in North Carolina. #nba @andscape bit.ly/484umv6

“When he steps on the floor, he’s a competitor & the times that he is healthy, he’s one of the best players in the league & we win more games. So those are the things that he’s focusing on. He understands that,” Pels coach Willie Green on Zion Williamson. bit.ly/4pwxENL

“When he steps on the floor, he’s a competitor & the times that he is healthy, he’s one of the best players in the league & we win more games. So those are the things that he’s focusing on. He understands that,” Pels coach Willie Green on Zion Williamson. bit.ly/4pwxENL

“Keep watching and buckle your seatbelts up because we’re coming,” - #Pelicans head coach Willie Green. Green is optimistic that positive change is on the horizon for Zion Williamson and his young and injury-plagued #Pels in his beloved New Orleans. #NBA bit.ly/4pwxENL

Jazz coach Will Hardy is host his second-annual charity golf tournament, the “Show Love Shootout,” on Sept. 22 at Glenwild Golf Club. All proceeds benefit the Will Hardy Foundation and its mission to support families battling ALS and advance groundbreaking research to fight it.

Chrysa Chin is the ‘NBA mom’ to generations of players. #NBPA exec helps players navigate life off the court: ‘They know that I’m going to fight for them and I’m going to hear them.’ #nba @andscape bit.ly/47Mx9c3

Golden State Group has named Woodie Dixon, Jr. as Chief Legal Officer. Dixon will oversee all business legal matters, including commercial and business contract drafting and negotiation, litigation matters, real estate portfolios, corporate governance and strategic initiatives.

“I made a pretty bold statement about myself with the 20-10 stat line my 1st year. Not many guys had done that as rookies. And then I had a good 2nd year. … I thought I could be one of the best in the game for my period,” @Hoophall inductee Clark Kellogg bit.ly/3JMkRGL

The longtime freeze of @carmeloanthony in with the Nuggets is thawing as he enters the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. While a retired No. 15 jersey is TBD, Nuggets are finally honoring the new @Hoophall member long after his tough departure bit.ly/4mLBXTB

Hey Nuggets fan and Mile High City, you’re invited to “A Night Above the Rim” in Denver for a celebration of wine, food & basketball on Sept. 24 with Nuggets guard Bruce Brown, Chef Daniel Young, sommelier Michael Jordan & myself as host. @KJWines Tickets: bit.ly/4g4iCdI

Clark Kellogg makes the @Hoophall with same mentality he had as a star player. A promising #NBA career shortened by injuries hasn't stopped the college basketball analyst from a legendary broadcasting run. @andscape bit.ly/3JMkRGL

On the 20-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, please watch the 2010 award winning documentary I co-produced Katrina Cop in the Superdome. It can be seen on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Roku and Tubi (free). Blessings and prayers to everyone affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Warriors free agent guard Gary Payton II is a co-owner and investor in The Skate Board Association. The SBA will announce the launch of the world’s first co-ed, equal-pay professional skateboarding league on Monday in Big Bear.

Statement from Shawn Kemp’s attorney:

Statement from Steve Pagliuca on the Closing of the Celtics Transaction.

Happy Birthday to what would’ve been the 40th for late great @NipseyHussle. Throwback @andscape #NBA reaction story on the legend’s passing. bit.ly/2UadFJX

Cleveland this one’s for you. @NABJSports Party is 8/8 at House of Blues Cleveland. Old school VIP room. Today’s 🔥 in main room. Deejays @AtlantaDream deejay @jayshale_, former Pacers DJ Xavier, Vegas’ legend @DJDMILES & New Orleans’ own @Robniceinc. Tix: bit.ly/451k4dg

Warriors star Stephen Curry’s grandmother Candy Wyms Adams passed away on July 28, his mother, Sonya, said on Instagram. At the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, Sonya Curry & her mom spoke to @andscape about the racism the family faced in Virginia. bit.ly/2GLNEbU

The Toronto Raptors say they have signed centre Olivier Sarr.

“He was beating himself up about [being away]. And I told him, ‘This contract is not going to change our lives. Be aware that you’re making a choice…’ But I didn’t want him to quit before it’s finished and be resentful later,” Chris Paul’s wife Jada said. bit.ly/40GUZBK

‘It’s a sigh of relief’: Chris Paul’s return to Los Angeles more than a #Clippers reunion Future Hall of Famer gets to be closer to family in his 21st NBA season. #nba @andscape bit.ly/40GUZBK

The 20th Anniversary @NABJSports Jam is August 8 at House of Blues Cleveland. @jayshale_ Xavier @Robniceinc @DJDMILES @NABJ. Let’s Go! Tickets available of @eventbrite

Exclusive in @andscape: From athlete to #NBA owner, Alex Rodriguez is following in Magic Johnson’s footsteps. The new co-owner of the Minnesota #Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx hopes his Black and Hispanic team ownership trend continues. bit.ly/46c7Tv7

The 20th Anniversary @NABJSports Jam is August 8 at House of Blues Cleveland. @jayshale_ Xavier @Robniceinc @DJDMILES @NABJ. Let’s Go! Tickets available of @eventbrite

Exclusive in @andscape: From athlete to #NBA owner, Alex Rodriguez is following in Magic Johnson’s footsteps. The new co-owner of the Minnesota #Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx hopes his Black and Hispanic team ownership trend continues. bit.ly/46c7Tv7

Knicks say Josh Hart underwent a procedure to his right ring finger due to an injury sustained in the playoffs. He will resume basketball activities later in the summer.

“I don’t mind the criticism. People say they don’t mind. But I really don’t mind. When you’re running a franchise, you make a determination of what you think you need to start growing your franchise,” new Pelicans VP Joe Dumars to @andscape on draft trade. bit.ly/4eRT2YN

Joe Dumars’ ‘special’ opportunity leads him back home in #Louisiana to the New Orleans #Pelicans. The Hall of Famer leaves the #NBA offices to take over as the Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations. bit.ly/4eRT2YN

Former Jazz VP Luca Desta will return as Basketball Without Borders camp director for the second straight year in Kigali, Rwanda from Aug. 23-26th. The Ethiopia native has been a front office executive for almost 20 years and was also with the Mavericks and Lakers.

Joe Dumars’ ‘special’ opportunity leads him back home in #Louisiana to the New Orleans #Pelicans. The Hall of Famer leaves the #NBA offices to take over as the Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations. bit.ly/4eRT2YN

Sixers say rookie VJ Edgecombe (left thumb sprain) will make his Las Vegas Summer League debut tonight vs. Washington.

Legendary former #NBA head coach and executive Bernie Bickerstaff honored by @BCAWORLDWIDE for his influence on the game and his outstanding coaching tree. JB Bickerstaff, Mike Brown, David Fizdale, Phil Handy, JJ Outlaw and others spoke the praises of the NBA pioneer tonight.

The Jeremiah Fears story in @andscape. @PelicansNBA #nba bit.ly/3TymZUb

Philadelphia #76ers guard VJ Edgecombe takes torch for #Bahamas basketball. #NBA veteran Buddy Hield sees star potential in rookie who attended his camp as a teen. @andscape bit.ly/4eH9Gud

The Sixers say rookie VJ Edgecombe has been diagnosed with a left thumb sprain and is out for tomorrow night's Summer League game in Las Vegas. He is participating in on-court workouts during his absence and will be reevaluated on Saturday.

Rookie guard Dylan Harper is ready for his #NBA education with the San Antonio #Spurs. From Hall of Famer Manu Ginobili to his NBA family ties, the No. 2 pick in 2025 draft has support needed to be successful. @andscape bit.ly/4nEPm0H

The NBA names three-time NBA champion James Jones has been appointed Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.  Jones joins the league office after working the last eight seasons in the Phoenix Suns and replaces Joe Dumars.

The Atlanta Hawks have named Justin Lloyd their 2025 Sekou Smith Summer League Experience Intern. The Atlanta native is recent graduate of HBCU Florida A&M University. The late Smith was an NBA reporter for Turner Sports, the @ajc and @indystar and attended HBCU Jackson State.

New Lakers center Deandre Ayton is currently in his mother’s home country of Jamaica where his charitable foundation is refurbishing the local community center, installing electricity, providing school supplies and implementing a mobile medical unit for pre-school check-ups.

For #Lakers fans that want to learn more about Deandre Ayton. An @andscape classic: Deandre Ayton, ‘son of the soil’ The No. 1 pick goes back to his Bahamian roots. bit.ly/2yJ4WRq

What’s next for Dame?

Larry Nance, Jr., to @andscape on signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers: “I’m just happy to be able to give all I have to help my hometown team challenge for a title.”

Don’t feel bad for Damian Lillard. This is a win-win. Dame had a player option for next summer that he was considering not exercising. No secret living away from family in Milwaukee was a challenge. So he gets his $ and is now an unrestricted free agent free to go where HE wants.

Don’t feel bad for Damian Lillard. This is a win-win. Dame had a player option for next summer that he was considering not exercising. No secret living away from family in Milwaukee was a challenge. So he gets his $ and is now an unrestricted free agent free to go where HE wants.

“I’m excited! I get an opportunity to compete with some of the league’s best. What more can I ask for?,” new Nuggets small forward Cameron Johnson told @andscape on trade from Nets.

Former NBA swingman Zhaire Smith, 26, is scheduled to workout for teams in Las Vegas on July 11, his agent Pete Mickeal tells Andscape. The ex-Sixers guard averaged 20.9 points in 14 games for G League Texas Legends last season.