NBA Off-Season News

[cman88]

And people were worried about jaylens extension. Already guys getting bigger ones...

And I'd feel more comfortable with Jaylens than Anthony Davis

[footey]

Rick Rubio taking a mental health break.  Won't be playing FIBA this summer.

Hope he is doing okay.

https://twitter.com/Balldontlie/status/1687838852340199424/photo/1

[radiohead]

https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/harry-giles-iii-workout/1646009/

C’mon Brad, at least give him a look too.

[Roy H.]

Shams Charania
@ShamsCharania
The Warriors are holding free-agent workouts with veterans Dion Waiters, Tony Snell, Kent Bazemore, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Harry Giles and Trey Burke at facility over next two weeks, sources tell me and
@anthonyVslater
. GS has multiple round of workouts to identify signings.

[Surferdad]

Woj: Free agent C Udoka Azubuike has agreed on a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns.

also

Jabari Parker signs with Barcelona. 
https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1688596015283159046

[Vermont Green]

Golden State only has 13 players on contract plus 1 two-way player.  They need to add a couple.  But the Celtics have only 13 also.  I would guess that Giles is vying for a full roster contract and that is why he is still doing the tryouts/workouts.  It is possible that he has 2-way offers, including possibly the Celtics.  By GSW looking at guys like Dion Waiters and Tony Snell, shows you how weak the remaining FA options are.

[radiohead]

Woj: Free agent C Udoka Azubuike has agreed on a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns.

also

Jabari Parker signs with Barcelona. 
https://twitter.com/FCBbasket/status/1688596015283159046

Good for Jabari. He was listed in Milwaukee’s summer league line up but for some reason he didn’t show up. Hope he does well in Barcelona.

[Birdman]

Why does everyone want Harry Giles? Am I’m missing something?

[Vermont Green]

Why does everyone want Harry Giles? Am I’m missing something?

He is an intriguing player because he came out of college with lottery potential but had devastating injuries.  If his injuries are under control, there is a lot of potential.  Kind of like Jabari Parker.  For me, I think he would be a great 2-way guy.  He probably doesn't end up doing anything but that is true of nearly all 2-way players.  I would rather take a chance on Giles than give a slot to someone like Kabengele, who has no chance of ever becoming an NBA player.

[Roy H.]

Why does everyone want Harry Giles? Am I’m missing something?

He's one of Tatum's close friends, and he's eligible to sign a two-way deal.  Plus, he at one point was an elite recruit. 

I'd love to see him in Maine to see if he still has anything.

[Celtics2021]

Why does everyone want Harry Giles? Am I’m missing something?

Fans want him.  NBA teams seem less excited.  He’s had who knows  how many workouts and he can’t even get a 2-way, despite being newly eligible with his own, specifically crafted rule, and the existence of a third 2-way slot for each team.

Granted I’m a fan so I too want him, but my guess is he’s not going to make it other than to put up some nice counting stats in the G-league/garbage time.  He’s not some hidden secret, so if he’s not signed yet it’s either because no one wants him or he’s holding out for a guaranteed NBA deal.

[Vermont Green]

Giles was drafted in 2017 but didn't play at all that season due to injury.  He actually played 3 seasons:

2018-19 (58 games)
2019-20 (46 games)
2020-21 (38 games)

So in 142 NBA games, he has averaged 5.9 pts, 3.8 rebs, with 51% FG%, 25.8 3P%, in 12.9 min/gm.  That is not terribly impressive for an NBA player, but really good for a 2-way player.  Grant Williams, for perspective, is a career 6.2 pts / 3.4 Rebs in 288 games with 21 min/gm.  The big difference for Grant of course is his 38% 3P% for his career.  Grant is 24, Giles is 25.

Maybe the Celtics believe Giles is shot, like Jabari Parker turned out to be, and that may very well be the case.  Or maybe based on his 142 NBA games, they just don't feel he is that good in any case.  He sure seems like he would be worth a 2-way contact.  He petitioned the NBA to get that status that allows him to be eligible for a 2-way contract (essentially his rookie year, where he didn't play a minute, does not count as year played for him).  Why do that if you aren't willing to take a 2-way contact?

[No Nickname]

Giles was drafted in 2017 but didn't play at all that season due to injury.  He actually played 3 seasons:

2018-19 (58 games)
2019-20 (46 games)
2020-21 (38 games)

So in 142 NBA games, he has averaged 5.9 pts, 3.8 rebs, with 51% FG%, 25.8 3P%, in 12.9 min/gm.  That is not terribly impressive for an NBA player, but really good for a 2-way player.  Grant Williams, for perspective, is a career 6.2 pts / 3.4 Rebs in 288 games with 21 min/gm.  The big difference for Grant of course is his 38% 3P% for his career.  Grant is 24, Giles is 25.

Maybe the Celtics believe Giles is shot, like Jabari Parker turned out to be, and that may very well be the case.  Or maybe based on his 142 NBA games, they just don't feel he is that good in any case.  He sure seems like he would be worth a 2-way contact.  He petitioned the NBA to get that status that allows him to be eligible for a 2-way contract (essentially his rookie year, where he didn't play a minute, does not count as year played for him).  Why do that if you aren't willing to take a 2-way contact?

He may have some two-way offers already, and he's just doing this to try for a full roster spot before taking the bird in hand.

[Vermont Green]

Giles was drafted in 2017 but didn't play at all that season due to injury.  He actually played 3 seasons:

2018-19 (58 games)
2019-20 (46 games)
2020-21 (38 games)

So in 142 NBA games, he has averaged 5.9 pts, 3.8 rebs, with 51% FG%, 25.8 3P%, in 12.9 min/gm.  That is not terribly impressive for an NBA player, but really good for a 2-way player.  Grant Williams, for perspective, is a career 6.2 pts / 3.4 Rebs in 288 games with 21 min/gm.  The big difference for Grant of course is his 38% 3P% for his career.  Grant is 24, Giles is 25.

Maybe the Celtics believe Giles is shot, like Jabari Parker turned out to be, and that may very well be the case.  Or maybe based on his 142 NBA games, they just don't feel he is that good in any case.  He sure seems like he would be worth a 2-way contact.  He petitioned the NBA to get that status that allows him to be eligible for a 2-way contract (essentially his rookie year, where he didn't play a minute, does not count as year played for him).  Why do that if you aren't willing to take a 2-way contact?

He may have some two-way offers already, and he's just doing this to try for a full roster spot before taking the bird in hand.

Well, I hope one of the Birds he has in hand is a 2-way offer from the Celtics.  I don't see him getting a full roster spot.  Maybe a deal like Champagnie had, with little guaranteed money, but not a real contract.

[jpotter33]

https://twitter.com/celticspost/status/1689343364288712706?s=46&t=lGU0TGXtwjkuVuoin6WTNw

Exclusive: According to my information there are growing concerns that Latvia star Kristaps #Porzingis might miss the #FIBAWC due to injury. Understood it is something with his foot. Staff, himself and Boston #Celtics will wait until the last moment to make a decision.

Don’t know who this guy is or if he’s legit, but figured I’d share.

Hopefully if there is something that it’s just something small and the C’s are putting pressure on to avoid him risking any further injury.

Update: https://twitter.com/rupertfabig/status/1689340806149140481?s=46&t=lGU0TGXtwjkuVuoin6WTNw

Understood it's at least nothing too serious because they are still discussing the option of him playing the World Cup.