G Andrew Wiggins and the Timberwolves are closing in on a five-year, $148 million contract extension. Minnesota coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed the discussions during a press conference to introduce new acquisition Jamal Crawford. "We're working on it right now," Thibodeau said.

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.

Toronto Raptors guard Malcolm Miller underwent ankle surgery and is expected to be sidelined for 12 weeks, the team announced Tuesday.Miller signed the team's two-way contract on July 9 after participating in the Raptors' free agent camp.The 6-foot-7, 210-pound Miller sprained his right ankle in an NBA Summer League practice in Las Vegas on July 5.Miller averaged 7.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 18.7 minutes in 29 games last season for Alba Berlin of the German Bundesliga. He averaged 12.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 31.9 minutes in 47 games for the Maine Red Claws of the NBA G League.

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 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.

Lakers rookie guard Lonzo Ball exited Los Angeles' summer league semifinal against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday in Las Vegas due to right calf tightness.Before leaving the game for good midway through the third quarter, Ball piled up 16 points and 10 assists, helping the Lakers advance to the final with a 108-98 win. Los Angeles will play the Portland Trail Blazers for the title on Monday.According to ESPN.com, Ball was available to play late in the game Sunday, but he was held out.The crowd in Las Vegas to watch Ball and the Lakers on Sunday, ESPN reported, included the team's president of basketball operations, Magic Johnson, plus general manager Rob Pelinka and coach Luke Walton. Assistant coach Jud Buechler is running the summer-league team.Ball, 19, was the second overall pick in the NBA Draft this year out of UCLA. He has recorded two triple-doubles in the summer league.Another Lakers first-round rookie, forward Kyle Kuzma, led the team with 24 points Sunday, and guard Matt Thomas scored 20.Guard Dennis Smith Jr., also a first-round pick this summer, paced the Mavericks with 21 points and six assists.Forward Jarnell Stokes scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to power the Trail Blazers to an 87-82 win over the Memphis Grizzlies in the other semifinal. Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks, a rookie second-round pick, scored a team-high 16 points in the loss.

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).

Rookie point guard Lonzo Ball put his best foot forward on Wednesday while wearing Nike Kobe AD sneakers and not those of the Big Baller Brand.Ball recorded 36 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds, five steals and two blocks in the Los Angeles Lakers' 103-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Las Vegas Summer League action.The second overall pick of the 2017 draft put on a show by making 12 of 22 shots from the field, with Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James in attendance.As for his choice of the purple footwear, which differs from the line that his father, LaVar, is marketing for a robust $495 a pair ... "Um, you know, Mamba mentality," the 19-year-old Ball said. "Thought I'd switch it up."... Like I said, you can wear whatever you want when you play with Big Baller Brand ... and it is just nice to get out there and do that."LaVar Ball said his son's decision to wear Nikes was a personal choice and has nothing to do with any negotiations with the world's largest shoe and apparel... [More]

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]

Otto Porter Jr. is officially back as a member of the Washington Wizards.The Wizards announced Thursday that they matched the offer sheet to the 24-year-old forward. Porter agreed on a reported four-year, $106 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets while he was a restricted free agent and Washington matched the offer to retain his services.Porter established career bests last season by averaging 13.4 points and 6.4 rebounds and shooting 43.4 percent from 3-point range."Otto has developed into a vital part of our young core, which is why we made it clear that our priority was to keep him here to maintain continuity and build on the success of this group heading into next season and beyond," team president Ernie Grunfeld said in a statement. "His versatility, basketball IQ and 3-point shooting combine to make him a great fit for us on the floor while his character and work in the community show why we're so pleased to have him as a cornerstone of our franchise."Porter, the third overall pick... [More]