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Doug McDermott has signed a one-year contract worth $3.6 million with the Sacramento Kings, having previously played 42 games for the team last season, averaging 3.5 points and shooting 43.6% from three-point range in 8.1 minutes per game. As he approaches his 33rd birthday, McDermott looks to continue contributing to the Kings' roster. Need More Context? 🔎

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Christian Koloko and Chris Manon to Two-Way contracts. Koloko, who averaged 2.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 37 games last season, had a strong G League performance, while Manon, undrafted from Vanderbilt, averaged 9.0 points and 4.3 rebounds in Summer League games with the Warriors. Need More Context? 🔎

The Boston Celtics are hiring Drew Nicholas as their executive director of player personnel, following his scouting roles with the Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets, where he won an NBA championship. This move comes amid significant roster changes, and Nicholas, who previously worked with the Celtics, is expected to lead the scouting department. Need More Context? 🔎