The Sixers have waived Ricky Council IV, opening up a roster spot and avoiding the guarantee of his $2.2 million salary for the 2025-26 season. Council, an undrafted free agent who played 73 games last season, struggled with shot selection and rebounding, leading to criticism from head coach Nick Nurse, while the team now has 13 standard contracts.
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The New York Knicks are set to add Charles Allen and Riccardo Fois to Mike Brown's coaching staff, both of whom previously worked with Brown at the Kings. The team will not retain assistant coaches Othella Harrington, Daniel Brady, Dice Yoshimoto, and assistant video coordinator Nick Thibodeau, while also seeking to interview Pablo Prigioni for the top assistant role. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Orlando Magic have signed forward Jamal Cain to a Two-Way contract following his stint with the New Orleans Pelicans, where he averaged 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds over 37 games last season. Cain, an undrafted player with experience from the Miami Heat, has career averages of 4.8 points and 2.1 rebounds in 81 NBA games, and impressive G League stats of 21.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. Want More Context? 🔎
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Damian Lillard discussed his two-year stint with the Milwaukee Bucks, attributing the team's inability to reach championship heights to injuries. Despite averaging 25 points and seven assists, Lillard emphasized that health issues, including significant injuries during playoff runs, hindered their potential, but praised his partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo as a valuable experience. Want More Context? 🔎
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