Nuggets bolster depth with veteran point guard Tyus Jones - via @ESPN App https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48083753/nuggets-bolster-depth-veteran-point-guard-tyus-jones

Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets, his agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management tells ESPN. A veteran point guard and ball handler to fill a need for the Nuggets' backcourt.

Washington Wizards star Trae Young will make his team debut on Thursday against the Utah Jazz at home.

The Phoenix Suns will sign PF/C CJ Huntley to a two-way contract out of their Valley Suns G League affiliate, filling their open spot after Bouyea's new deal, sources said.

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return tonight against the Boston Celtics after missing the last 5-plus weeks with a right calf strain, sources tell ESPN.

The Portland Trail Blazers are signing guard Chris Youngblood to a two-way NBA deal from the Oklahoma City Thunder's OKC Blue G League team, agent Kashim Butler of KBA Sports tells ESPN. Youngblood played 32 games on a two-way with the Thunder as a rookie last season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are signing Payton Sandfort to a two-way NBA contract out of their OKC Blue G League affiliate, Ross Aroyo and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Sandfort joined the OKC program after being undrafted from Iowa last June.

The Phoenix Suns are signing two-way guard Jamaree Bouyea on a new two-year contract, sources tell ESPN. After two-ways and 10-day deals with six teams in 3+ years, Bouyea earns a standard contract, averaging 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in rotation role for the Suns.

The Memphis Grizzlies say Zach Edey will undergo surgery to resolve ongoing discomfort and talar bone stress in his left ankle.

The Warriors have signed Gui Santos to a three-year, $15 million extension. He has scored double digits in 11 of past 12 games. Averaging 31 minutes per game this month. Warriors lock up a rotation wing before he hits restricted free agency. Last season of new deal is a player option.

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Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos has signed a three-year, $15 million contract extension with the franchise, sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option in 2028-29.

The Mavericks waived veteran guard Tyus Jones to create roster space for Nembhard. Dallas will have financial flexibility and a lottery pick this summer -- allowing his deal to provide optionality in Nembhard's long-term future with the Mavericks.

The Dallas Mavericks are signing two-way guard Ryan Nembhard to a new two-year contract, Todd Ramasar and Jaafar Choufani of Life Sports Agency tell ESPN. Nembhard brought a spark on his two-way deal, averaging 9.9 points, 6.1 assists and 44.4% 3-point shooting in 17 starts.

The Indiana Pacers are signing two-way guard Quenton Jackson on a new three-year contract, his Klutch Sports agents tell ESPN. After three years on a two-way, Jackson averaged 9.2 points, 48.9% shooting from the field and 40.5% on 3s in 30 games (10 starts) for the Pacers.

The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Cole Anthony, sources tell ESPN. Anthony averaged 6.7 points in 35 games for the Bucks before being moved at the NBA trade deadline.

The NBA on NBC will welcome back many of its 1990s stars for a retro night broadcast. awfulannouncing.com/nbc/bob-cost...

Mason Plumlee is signing a deal with the San Antonio Spurs for the remainder of the season, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Plumlee completed his first 10-day contract and now will finish his 13th NBA season in San Antonio.

Utah's Lauri Markkanen will be re-evaluated in two weeks after an MRI on Thursday showed symptomatic hip impingement with associated inflammation and bone bruise, sources tell ESPN. Markkanen also twisted an ankle in practice Wednesday but those tests returned clean.

Congrats to Kon Knueppel of the Hornets on setting the new NBA rookie record for 3-pointers made in a season!

Taj Gibson, 40, agrees to deal with Grizzlies after Kyle Anderson buyout to rejoin Timberwolves - via @ESPN App https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48044804/taj-gibson-40-agrees-2-year-deal-grizzlies

Gibson would be 35th player to ever appear in an NBA game after 40 years old, per ESPN Research. Teams have raved about the exemplary leadership from the No. 26 pick in the 2009 draft.

The return: Taj Gibson has agreed on a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. At 40 years old, Gibson is back in the NBA for his 17th season – a big man regarded as a consummate leader and professional over his career.

Kyle Anderson has agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies and plans to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. Anderson spent two seasons with the Timberwolves (2022-24) and gets an opportunity to rejoin the West contender.

RT @BannedMacMahon: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been cleared to return after missing the last nine games due to an abdominal strain. He is…

7-footer Mo Bamba is signing a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports and Greer Love tell ESPN. Bamba spent time earlier this season with the Raptors and has averaged 17 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks for the Jazz’s NBA G League affiliate.

The Washington Wizards are signing two-way guard Jamir Watkins to a new two-year contract, agents Drew Morrison and Sam Rose of CAA Sports tell ESPN. Watkins has averaged 13.2 points and one steal in his last six games.

The latest for ESPN NBA Countdown on Boston's Jayson Tatum, a full go in five-on-five team scrimmages nine months post-Achilles surgery:

Just in on NBA Today -- after hand specialist evaluation, Cavaliers star James Harden plans to play through his fractured right thumb:

Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden sustained a fracture in his right thumb during Tuesday's win over the New York Knicks. Harden is undergoing further evaluations and treatment.

The Los Angeles Lakers have hired former University of Virginia coach Tony Bennett as an NBA Draft advisor under president Rob Pelinka.

NEW: Nearly 10 years ago, Kobe Bryant declared “Mamba out” in his final words as a Los Angeles Laker. But years before he assumed the black mamba persona, Nike created a campaign built around the snake for someone else – Michael Jordan. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Shoutout Brandon Miller for giving Benny The Bull an extended challenge on pre-game mini-ping-pong 😂😂😂 #SkyHoops

The NBA said Rick Carlisle's statement today "is inaccurate." Full statement from a league spokesman: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Utah Jazz guard Vince Williams Jr. has been diagnosed with a season-ending torn left ACL, sources tell ESPN. Williams sustained the injury in a collision with Tari Eason in Houston on Monday night.

Kevin Durant on 2028 Los Angeles Olympics: 'Hell yeah, I want to play'' The USA 2028 roster will be stacked, but the road to the gold will be a tougher climb than ever before (especially with Wembanyama playing for France). www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/kev...

Dejounte Murray will play tomorrow night vs Golden State, his first game back from Achilles tear

Haynes: Jusuf Nurkic to undergo season-ending nose surgery.

Return timetable for Suns guard Dillon Brooks after suffering a broken left hand: 4 to 6 weeks, sources tell ESPN.

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing former Portland Trail Blazers guard Rayan Rupert to a 10-day contract, sources tell ESPN. The former second-round pick joins the Grizzlies after playing 139 games across 2-plus seasons in Portland.

The full Pat Riley statue 🔥

The Sacramento Kings are signing former No. 7 overall pick Killian Hayes to a 10-day contract, sources tell ESPN.

Wemby actually did that lol

Sources: Suns' Dillon Brooks suffered broken left hand - via @ESPN App https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48000519/suns-brooks-broken-hand-booker-one-week

Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks has sustained a broken left hand and will be sidelined, sources tell ESPN. Doctors will meet to determine a timetable. Brooks is a key part to the playoff-contending Suns, averaging 21+ points and 3+ rebounds this season. Difficult injury blow.

The Wizards are signing G/F Leaky Black to a two-way deal with the open slot, agent Max Wiepking of Gersh Sports tells ESPN. Black played in 26 games with the Hornets last season as a rookie before joining the Wizards' Capital City Go-Go affiliate.

The Washington Wizards are signing two-way center Tristan Vukcevic to a new three-year, $9 million deal, sources tell ESPN. Team option in third season. The Wizards and the 7-footer's agent, Jason Ranne of Wasserman, reached the new contract Saturday.

The New Orleans Pelicans are signing two-way G/F Bryce McGowens to a new three-year contract, Kyle McAlarney and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. McGowens, a second-rounder in 2022, has averaged 7.9 points and 45.3% shooting on 3s for Pelicans in his fourth season.

The Portland Trail Blazers are signing two-way guard Sidy Cissoko on a new two-year deal, agents Max Wiepking and Nicolas Dos Santos of Gersh Sports tell ESPN. Cissoko used up his two-way days while averaging 6.5 points and 2.6 rebounds and starting 24 of 50 games for Portland.

In other news, LaMelo Ball’s custom Hummer lost a fight with a Kia Forte in Uptown Charlotte on Wednesday.