Clayton Jr. was the No. 18 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Huge pickup for the Mavericks and president Masai Ujiri. Dallas, sources said, was also considering Seth Lundy for its final two-way spot, but zeroed in on the former Jazz and Grizzlies guard.

Walter Clayton Jr. is committing to the Dallas Mavericks on a two-way NBA contract, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul says.

Former Lakers forward Dalton Knecht is expected to have multiple suitors for a potential two-way NBA contract once he clears waivers, with the Minnesota Timberwolves prime among them, league sources tell @TheConsensusNBA. Knecht was the No. 17 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Spurs rookie Jayden Quaintance has enlisted WME Basketball for representation, the agency announced. Quaintance will represented by representatives Bill Duffy and Isiah Turner, I’m told.

Bufkin spent the offseason working out with New Orleans, as previously reported, before joining the Pelicans for Summer League and training camp. He impressed team officials throughout the process before landing with Utah. Bufkin was with the Lakers on a standard deal in 25-26.

NEWS: The Utah Jazz are signing former Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin to a two-way NBA contract, league sources say.

Utah’s waiving two-way forward Blake Hinson, according to a league source…Hinson impressed during his time with the Jazz.

The call that @ShamsCharania took here was regarding Hornets star Brandon Miller’s contract extension, as the two sides finalized a five-year, nearly $209 million deal. The preeminent NBA Insider at the Worldwide Leader was first to break the news.

Drew Timme has been claimed off waivers by the Phoenix Suns, per @MikeAScotto. I'm told by two sources with knowledge of the situation that Phoenix also converted Timme's contract to a two-way NBA contract.

The Memphis Grizzlies are working with Walter Clayton Jr. and his representatives at Klutch Sports to find a new home for the guard in his 2nd NBA season, league sources say.

Strawther, the 29th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft under then-Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth, was putting together a tremendous preseason before a misfortune of sorts struck, suffering a left knee sprain that has sidelined him indefinitely.

You shouldn't expect a rookie scale extension for Denver's Julian Strawther before Monday's 6 PM ET deadline, either, a source said. The Nuggets like Strawther, but a deal doesn't appear to be in the cards.

The same holds for the Mavericks’ Dereck Lively II, a source said.

Extension notes: Rookie-scale extensions for Kris Murray, Taylor Hendricks and Anthony Black are considered unlikely, per sources. No significant momentum toward extensions for any of the three players and their respective organizations at this stage.

Christian Koloko, who was on a training camp contract with New Orleans, has signed a deal with KK Crvena cvezda Meridianbet.

The Dallas Mavericks are planning to waive two-way John Poulakidas, league sources tell @TheConsensusNBA. Dallas is evaluating the market and weighing its options as the organization determines its next steps with the open two-way.

The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Pete Nance.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are planning to waive two-way forward Enrique Freeman, league sources tell @TheConsensusNBA. Minnesota plans to keep the two-way roster spot open for now and will not fill it with any of its training camp invitees, sources say.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are waiving Norchad Omier, Drew Timme, and Antonio Reeves, league sources tell @TheConsensusNBA. All three were on training camp contracts.

NEWS: The Utah Jazz are converting Harrison Ingram to a two-way NBA contract, league sources tell @TheConsensusNBA. Ingram has impressed Utah with his play and earns an opportunity to continue with the organization on a two-way as he looks to establish himself at the NBA level.