The Chicago Bulls are signing forward Alfonzo McKinnie to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

The Chicago Bulls are signing forward Alfonzo McKinnie to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475123062320287752" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

The Chicago Bulls are signing forward Alfonzo McKinnie to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475123062320287752" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Per Charania, this is the first time a

The Chicago Bulls are signing forward Alfonzo McKinnie to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475123062320287752" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Per Charania, this is the first hardship signing to earn a full NBA contract this season.&nbsp;

The Chicago Bulls are signing forward Alfonzo McKinnie to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475123062320287752" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Per Charania, this is the first hardship signing to earn a full NBA contract this season. The 29-year-old has appeared in three games to date with the Bulls after spending last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. McKinnie

The Chicago Bulls are signing forward Alfonzo McKinnie to a standard NBA contract for the remainder of the season, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1475123062320287752" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Per Charania, this is the first hardship signing to earn a full NBA contract this season. The 29-year-old has appeared in three games to date with the Bulls after spending last season with the Los Angeles Lakers. McKinnie is averging 8.0 points per game with Chicago so far. The Bulls also waived Alize Johnson today, per Charania.

McKinnie is the first played signed via the hardship exception to earn a full deal.

Bulls sign Alfonzo McKinnie to standard contract for rest of season

Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

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Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474756584823795714?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>

Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo will make his season debut on Christmas Day vs. the Boston Celtics, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474756584823795714?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Charania writes that DiVincenzo was prepared to return on Dec. 15, but then entered the league's health and safety protocols. The shooting guard will make his season debut&nbsp;

Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo will make his season debut on Christmas Day vs. the Boston Celtics, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474756584823795714?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Charania writes that DiVincenzo was prepared to return on Dec. 15, but then entered the league's health and safety protocols. The shooting guard will make his season debut after suffering a severe left ankle injury last postseason.&nbsp;

Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo will make his season debut on Christmas Day vs. the Boston Celtics, sources tell&nbsp;The Athletic.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474756584823795714?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Charania writes that DiVincenzo was prepared to return on Dec. 15, but then entered the league's health and safety protocols. The shooting guard will make his season debut after suffering a severe left ankle injury last postseason. DiVincenzo averaged 10.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in 2020-21.

The shooting guard will make his season debut after suffering a severe left ankle injury last postseason.

Donte DiVincenzo to make Christmas Day return for Bucks

The NBA has scheduled a Zoom call with team personnel for this afternoon, sources said, on immediate future of the G League. With number of call-ups, there&rsquo;s been internal discussions on postponing G League games until the first week of January, potentially resuming by Jan 2.
Source: Jake Fischer/Bleacher Report

The NBA has scheduled a Zoom call with team personnel for this afternoon, sources said, on immediate future of the G League. With number of call-ups, there&rsquo;s been internal discussions on postponing G League games until the first week of January, potentially resuming by Jan 2.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/JakeLFischer/status/1474416436961591298" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jake Fischer/Bleacher Report</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;With the recent league-wide COVID-19 outbreaks, teams have used the hardship exception to scoop up dozens on G League players on 10-day contracts. This undoubtedly impacts the G League rosters and available players. With no short-term end in sight, the league will have to find a way for the G League to navigate the loss of talent until the pandemic surge subsides.

NBA teams have used the hardship exception to scoop up dozens on G League players on 10-day contracts.

NBA internally discussing postponing G League games through Jan. 2

The Boston Celtics are planning to sign 11-year NBA veteran Al-Farouq Aminu and G League center Norvel Pelle to 10-day hardship deals.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

The Boston Celtics are planning to sign 11-year NBA veteran Al-Farouq Aminu and G League center Norvel Pelle to 10-day hardship deals.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474399445987074064" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Celtics currently have eight players in league health and safety protocols in advance of their Christmas Day matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Aminu&nbsp;

The Boston Celtics are planning to sign 11-year NBA veteran Al-Farouq Aminu and G League center Norvel Pelle to 10-day hardship deals.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474399445987074064" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Celtics currently have eight players in league health and safety protocols in advance of their Christmas Day matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Aminu has played 11 seasons in the NBA and last suited up for the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls in 2020-21.&nbsp;

The Boston Celtics are planning to sign 11-year NBA veteran Al-Farouq Aminu and G League center Norvel Pelle to 10-day hardship deals.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474399445987074064" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Celtics currently have eight players in league health and safety protocols in advance of their Christmas Day matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Aminu has played 11 seasons in the NBA and last suited up for the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls in 2020-21. Pelle, a third-year veteran, played for the Nets, Kings and Knicks last season.&nbsp;

The Boston Celtics are planning to sign 11-year NBA veteran Al-Farouq Aminu and G League center Norvel Pelle to 10-day hardship deals.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1474399445987074064" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;The Celtics currently have eight players in league health and safety protocols in advance of their Christmas Day matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Aminu has played 11 seasons in the NBA and last suited up for the Orlando Magic and Chicago Bulls in 2020-21. Pelle, a third-year veteran, played for the Nets, Kings and Knicks last season. He is currently averaging 8.9 points and 8.3 rebounds with the Cleveland Charge.

The Celtics currently have eight players in league health and safety protocols in advance of their Christmas Day matchup.

Celtics sign Al-Farouq Aminu, Norvel Pelle to 10-day contracts

<div class="c-message_attachment__row">The NBA and NBPA are in talks on shortened quarantines for players who test positive for COVID-19.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1474081365385785348?s=21">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">ANALYSIS: Sides are discussing allowing players to return faster &ndash; as soon as six days &ndash; based on testing cycle threshold.</div>

<div class="c-message_attachment__row">The NBA and NBPA are in talks on shortened quarantines for players who test positive for COVID-19.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1474081365385785348?s=21">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">ANALYSIS: With all the as soon as six days &ndash; based on testing cycle threshold.</div>

<div class="c-message_attachment__row">The NBA and NBPA are in talks on shortened quarantines for players who test positive for COVID-19.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1474081365385785348?s=21">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">ANALYSIS: With the increasing amount of players entering protocols, discussions in shortening the quarantine length ot just six days has been discussed.</div>

<div class="c-message_attachment__row">The NBA and NBPA are in talks on shortened quarantines for players who test positive for COVID-19.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1474081365385785348?s=21">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">ANALYSIS: With the increasing amount of players entering protocols, discussions in shortening the quarantine length ot just six days has been discussed.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>

<div class="c-message_attachment__row">The NBA and NBPA are in talks on shortened quarantines for players who test positive for COVID-19.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1474081365385785348?s=21">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">ANALYSIS: Discussions in shortening the quarantine length ot just six days has been discussed.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Over 100+ players are currently in health and safety protocols, which typically require a player to be out ten or more days.</div>

<div class="c-message_attachment__row">The NBA and NBPA are in talks on shortened quarantines for players who test positive for COVID-19.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1474081365385785348?s=21">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">ANALYSIS: Discussions in shortening the quarantine length to just six days has been discussed.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Over 100+ players are currently in health and safety protocols, which typically require a player to be out ten or more days.</div>

<div class="c-message_attachment__row">The NBA and NBPA are in talks on shortened quarantines for players who test positive for COVID-19.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1474081365385785348?s=21">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">ANALYSIS: Discussions in shortening the quarantine length to just six days.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Over 100+ players are currently in health and safety protocols, which typically require a player to be out ten or more days.</div>

<div class="c-message_attachment__row">The NBA and NBPA are in talks on shortened quarantines for players who test positive for COVID-19.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1474081365385785348?s=21">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">ANALYSIS: Discussions have centered on shortening the quarantine length to just six days.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Over 100+ players are currently in health and safety protocols, which typically require a player to be out ten or more days.</div>

<div class="c-message_attachment__row">The NBA and NBPA are in talks on shortened quarantines for players who test positive for COVID-19.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1474081365385785348?s=21">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">ANALYSIS: Discussions have centered on shortening the quarantine length to just six days.Over 100 players are currently in health and safety protocols, which typically require a player to be out ten or more days.</div>

<div class="c-message_attachment__row">The NBA and NBPA are in talks on shortened quarantines for players who test positive for COVID-19.</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1474081365385785348?s=21">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a></div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">&nbsp;</div>
<div class="c-message_attachment__row">ANALYSIS: Discussions have centered on shortening the quarantine length to just six days. Over 100 players are currently in health and safety protocols, which typically require a player to be out ten or more days.</div>

The NBA and NBPA are in talks on shortened quarantines for players who test positive for COVID-19.

NBA, NBPA in talks to shorten COVID-19 quarantine periods

The Lakers have been very active in the trade market according to

The Lakers have reportedly been very active in the trade market.
Source:&nbsp;

The Lakers have reportedly been very active in the trade market.
Source: Pat McAfee

The Lakers have reportedly been very active in the trade market.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/patmcafeeshow/status/1473715564958961671?s=21">Pat McAfee Show</a>
ANALYSIS:
This comes as no surprise as the Lakers sit at just 16-16

The Lakers have reportedly been very active in the trade market.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/patmcafeeshow/status/1473715564958961671?s=21">Pat McAfee Show</a>
ANALYSIS:
This comes as no surprise as the Lakers sit at just 16-16 with little devloped&nbsp;

The Lakers have reportedly been very active in the trade market.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/patmcafeeshow/status/1473715564958961671?s=21">Pat McAfee Show</a>
ANALYSIS:
This comes as no surprise as the Lakers sit at just 16-16 with little signs of improving chemistry.
The&nbsp;

The Lakers have reportedly been very active in the trade market.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/patmcafeeshow/status/1473715564958961671?s=21">Pat McAfee Show</a>
ANALYSIS:
This comes as no surprise as the Lakers sit at just 16-16 with little signs of improving chemistry.
The Lakers have title aspirations around LeBron James and Anthony Davis, yet&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Lakers have reportedly been very active in the trade market.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/patmcafeeshow/status/1473715564958961671?s=21">Pat McAfee Show</a>
ANALYSIS:
This comes as no surprise as the Lakers sit at just 16-16 with little signs of improving chemistry.
The Lakers have title aspirations around LeBron James and Anthony Davis and would like to maximize their chances as much as possible, though they have little in assets outside of Talen Horton-Tucker.

The Lakers have reportedly been very active in the trade market.

Lakers have been very active in the trade market

The Golden State Warriors have signed Quinndary Weatherspoon to hardship deal.
Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

The Golden State Warriors have signed Quinndary Weatherspoon to hardship deal.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1473717269549170701?s=20">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

The Golden State Warriors have signed Quinndary Weatherspoon to hardship deal.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1473717269549170701?s=20">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Weatherspoon&nbsp;

The Golden State Warriors have signed Quinndary Weatherspoon to hardship deal.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1473717269549170701?s=20">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Weatherspoon had played for the Warriors G League affiliate this season where he averaged

The Golden State Warriors have signed Quinndary Weatherspoon to hardship deal.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1473717269549170701?s=20">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Weatherspoon had played for the Warriors G League affiliate this season where he averaged 15.6 points per game.
Weathersp

The Golden State Warriors have signed Quinndary Weatherspoon to hardship deal.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1473717269549170701?s=20">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Weatherspoon had played for the Warriors G League affiliate this season where he averaged 15.6 points per game.
The 49th pick of the 2019 draft played in 31 games for the San Antonio Spurs across 2 seasons in which he scored&nbsp;

The Golden State Warriors have signed Quinndary Weatherspoon to hardship deal.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1473717269549170701?s=20">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Weatherspoon had played for the Warriors G League affiliate this season where he averaged 15.6 points per game.
The 49th pick of the 2019 draft played in 31 games for the San Antonio Spurs across 2 seasons in which he scored 58 points in&nbsp;

The Golden State Warriors have signed Quinndary Weatherspoon to hardship deal.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1473717269549170701?s=20">Shams Charania/The Athletic</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Weatherspoon had played for the Warriors G League affiliate this season where he averaged 15.6 points per game.
The 49th pick of the 2019 draft played in 31 games for the San Antonio Spurs across 2 seasons in which he scored 58 points in 199 minutes.

The Golden State Warriors have signed Quinndary Weatherspoon to hardship deal

Warriors sign Quinndary Weatherspoon to hardship deal

The Chicago Bulls have signed Ersan Ilyasova to a hardship exception.
&nbsp;

The Chicago Bulls have signed Ersan Ilyasova to a hardship exception.
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN
ANALYSIS: Ilyasova

The Chicago Bulls have signed Ersan Ilyasova to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473370496989290503?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Ilyasova last played in the BNA

The Chicago Bulls have signed Ersan Ilyasova to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473370496989290503?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Ilyasova last played in the NBA for the Utah&nbsp;

The Chicago Bulls have signed Ersan Ilyasova to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473370496989290503?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Ilyasova last played in the NBA for the Utah Jazz last season in which he&nbsp;

The Chicago Bulls have signed Ersan Ilyasova to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473370496989290503?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Ilyasova last played in the NBA for the Utah Jazz last season in which he averaged 3.8 points in 17 game.

The Chicago Bulls have signed Ersan Ilyasova to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473370496989290503?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Ilyasova last played in the NBA for the Utah Jazz last season in which he averaged 3.8 points per game over 17 contests.
The 13-year pro

The Chicago Bulls have signed Ersan Ilyasova to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473370496989290503?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Ilyasova last played in the NBA for the Utah Jazz last season in which he averaged 3.8 points per game over 17 contests.
The 13-year pro has averaged 10.1 points and 1.1 threes per game across his career

The Chicago Bulls have signed Ersan Ilyasova to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473370496989290503?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS: Ilyasova last played in the NBA for the Utah Jazz last season in which he averaged 3.8 points per game over 17 contests.
The 13-year pro has averaged 10.1 points and 1.1 threes per game across his NBA career.

The Chicago Bulls have signed Ersan Ilyasova to a hardship exception.

Bulls sign veteran Ersan Ilyasova to hardship exception

The Dallas Mavericks have signed eight-year pro Brandon Knight to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473715358108463114?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
&nbsp;

The Dallas Mavericks have signed eight-year pro Brandon Knight to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473715358108463114?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Knight was selected sixth overall in the G League draft this year in hopes of making an NBA comeback.
&nbsp;

The Dallas Mavericks have signed eight-year pro Brandon Knight to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473715358108463114?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Knight was selected sixth overall in the G League draft this year in hopes of making an NBA comeback.
The long-time Detroit Piston&nbsp;

The Dallas Mavericks have signed eight-year pro Brandon Knight to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473715358108463114?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Knight was selected sixth overall in the G League draft this year in hopes of making an NBA comeback.
The long-time Detroit Piston averaged 15 points and 4 assist

The Dallas Mavericks have signed eight-year pro Brandon Knight to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473715358108463114?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Knight was selected sixth overall in the G League draft this year in hopes of making an NBA comeback.
The long-time Detroit Piston averaged 21 points and 5.9 assists per game while making 3.1 out of 8.6 three point attempts.
&nbsp;

The Dallas Mavericks have signed eight-year pro Brandon Knight to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473715358108463114?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Knight was selected sixth overall in the G League draft this year in hopes of making an NBA comeback.
The long-time Detroit Piston averaged 21 points and 5.9 assists per game while making 3.1 out of 8.6 three point attempts.
Knight&nbsp;

The Dallas Mavericks have signed eight-year pro Brandon Knight to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473715358108463114?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Knight was selected sixth overall in the G League draft this year in hopes of making an NBA comeback.
The long-time Detroit Piston averaged 21 points and 5.9 assists per game while making 3.1 out of 8.6 three point attempts.
Knight averaged 14.1 points and 4 assists per game in his career, though&nbsp;

The Dallas Mavericks have signed eight-year pro Brandon Knight to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473715358108463114?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Knight was selected sixth overall in the G League draft this year in hopes of making an NBA comeback.
The long-time Detroit Piston averaged 21 points and 5.9 assists per game while making 3.1 out of 8.6 three point attempts.
Knight averaged 14.1 points and 4 assists per game in his career, though an ACL tear inhibited his development, keeping him out of the league since the 2019-20 season.

The Dallas Mavericks have signed eight-year pro Brandon Knight to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473715358108463114?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Knight was selected sixth overall in the G League draft this year in hopes of making an NBA comeback.
The 30-year old averaged 21 points and 5.9 assists per game while making 3.1 out of 8.6 three point attempts.
Knight averaged 14.1 points and 4 assists per game in his career, though an ACL tear inhibited his development, keeping him out of the league since the 2019-20 season.

The Dallas Mavericks have signed eight-year pro Brandon Knight to a hardship exception.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473715358108463114?s=20">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;Knight was selected sixth overall in the G League draft this year in hopes of making an NBA comeback.
The 30-year old point guard averaged 21 points and 5.9 assists per game while making 3.1 out of 8.6 three point attempts.
Knight averaged 14.1 points and 4 assists per game in his career, though an ACL tear inhibited his development, keeping him out of the league since the 2019-20 season.

The Dallas Mavericks have signed eight-year pro Brandon Knight to a hardship exception.

Mavericks sign Brandon Knight to hardship exception

The Celtics have signed 7x All-Star Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473685591208439817?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
Johnson has 20,405 career points and has a chance to add to it against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.
The veteran last played for the Houston Rockets in 2018, where he averaged 6 points per game on just 38 percent shooting from the field and 28 from three.
Johnson was cut by the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 in favor of Christian Wood and has not been given another NBA shot until now despite winning a BIG3 championship and 2 MVPs.
&nbsp;

The Celtics have signed 7x All-Star Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473685591208439817?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
Johnson has 20,405 career points and has a chance to add to it against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.
The veteran last played for the Houston Rockets in 2018, where he averaged 6 points per game on just 38 percent shooting from the field and 28 from three.
Johnson was cut by the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 in favor of Christian Wood and has not been given another NBA shot until now despite winning a BIG3 championship and 2 MVPs.
For his career, Johnson averages&nbsp;

The Celtics have signed 7x All-Star Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473685591208439817?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
Johnson has 20,405 career points and has a chance to add to it against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.
The veteran last played for the Houston Rockets in 2018, where he averaged 6 points per game on just 38 percent shooting from the field and 28 from three.
Johnson was cut by the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 in favor of Christian Wood and has not been given another NBA shot until now despite winning a BIG3 championship and 2 MVPs.
For his career, Johnson averages 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists,&nbsp;

The Celtics have signed 7x All-Star Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473685591208439817?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
Johnson has 20,405 career points and has a chance to add to it against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.
The veteran last played for the Houston Rockets in 2018, where he averaged 6 points per game on just 38 percent shooting from the field and 28 from three.
Johnson was cut by the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 in favor of Christian Wood and has not been given another NBA shot until now despite winning a BIG3 championship and 2 MVPs.
For his career, Johnson averages 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists along with shooting 37% from three.

The Celtics have signed 7x All-Star Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473685591208439817?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
Johnson has 20,405 career points and has a chance to add to it against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.
The veteran last played for the Houston Rockets in 2018, where he averaged 6 points per game on just 38 percent shooting from the field and 28 from three.
Johnson was cut by the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 in favor of Christian Wood and has not been given another NBA shot until now despite winning a BIG3 championship and 2 MVPs.
For his career, Johnson averages 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists along with shooting 37% from three.
Johnson was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2002&nbsp;

The Celtics have signed 7x All-Star Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473685591208439817?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
Johnson has 20,405 career points and has a chance to add to it against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.
The veteran last played for the Houston Rockets in 2018, where he averaged 6 points per game on just 38 percent shooting from the field and 28 from three.
Johnson was cut by the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 in favor of Christian Wood and has not been given another NBA shot until now despite winning a BIG3 championship and 2 MVPs.
For his career, Johnson averages 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists along with shooting 37% from three.
Johnson was drafted 10th by the Boston Celtics in 2001, but was traded to the Suns shortly after for

The Celtics have signed 7x All-Star Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473685591208439817?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
Johnson has 20,405 career points and has a chance to add to it against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.
The veteran last played for the Houston Rockets in 2018, where he averaged 6 points per game on just 38 percent shooting from the field and 28 from three.
Johnson was cut by the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 in favor of Christian Wood and has not been given another NBA shot until now despite winning a BIG3 championship and 2 MVPs.
For his career, Johnson averages 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists along with shooting 37% from three.
Johnson was drafted 10th by the Boston Celtics in 2001, but was traded to the Suns shortly after for Boris Diaw and the picks

The Celtics have signed 7x All-Star Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473685591208439817?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
Johnson has 20,405 career points and has a chance to add to it against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.
The veteran last played for the Houston Rockets in 2018, where he averaged 6 points per game on just 38 percent shooting from the field and 28 from three.
Johnson was cut by the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 in favor of Christian Wood and has not been given another NBA shot until now despite winning a BIG3 championship and 2 MVPs.
For his career, Johnson averages 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists along with shooting 37% from three.
Johnson was drafted 10th by the Boston Celtics in 2001, but was traded to the Suns shortly after for Boris Diaw and the picks that became Rajon Rondo and Robin Lopez

The Celtics have signed 7x All-Star Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473685591208439817?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
Johnson has 20,405 career points and has a chance to add to it against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.
The veteran last played for the Houston Rockets in 2018, where he averaged 6 points per game on just 38 percent shooting from the field and 28 from three.
Johnson was cut by the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 in favor of Christian Wood and has not been given another NBA shot until now despite winning a BIG3 championship and 2 MVPs.
For his career, Johnson averages 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists along with shooting 37% from three.
Johnson was drafted 10th by the Boston Celtics in 2001, but was traded to the Suns shortly after for Tony Delk and&nbsp;

The Celtics have signed 7x All-Star Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1473685591208439817?s=21">Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN</a>
Johnson has 20,405 career points and has a chance to add to it against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight.
The veteran last played for the Houston Rockets in 2018, where he averaged 6 points per game on just 38 percent shooting from the field and 28 from three.
Johnson was cut by the Detroit Pistons in the 2019 in favor of Christian Wood and has not been given another NBA shot until now despite winning a BIG3 championship and 2 MVPs.
For his career, Johnson averages 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists along with shooting 37% from three.
Johnson was drafted 10th by the Boston Celtics in 2001, but was traded to the Suns shortly after for Tony Delk and Rodney Rogers.

The Celtics have signed 7x All-Star Joe Johnson to a 10-day contract.

Celtics sign Joe Johnson to 10-day contract

In an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, Adam Silver said the NBA&nbsp;

In an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, Adam Silver said the NBA has "no plans to pause the season"

In an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, Adam Silver said the NBA has <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473387536194043905" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"no plans to pause the season."</a>
Silver also&nbsp;

In an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, Adam Silver said the NBA has <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473387536194043905" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"no plans to pause the season."</a>
Silver also said that he does not understand how pausing the season would help the NBA.&nbsp;

In an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, Adam Silver said the NBA has <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473387536194043905" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"no plans to pause the season."</a>
Silver also said that he does not understand how pausing the season would help the NBA. &ldquo;This virus will not be eradicated, so we have to learn to live with it," he said.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

In an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, Adam Silver said the NBA has <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473387536194043905" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"no plans to pause the season."</a>
Silver also said that he does not understand how pausing the season would help the NBA. &ldquo;This virus will not be eradicated, so we have to learn to live with it," <a href="https://twitter.com/ekoreen/status/1473387698165530633" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he said</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

In an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, Adam Silver said the NBA has <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473387536194043905" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"no plans to pause the season."</a>
Silver also said that he does not understand how pausing the season would help the NBA. &ldquo;This virus will not be eradicated, so we have to learn to live with it," <a href="https://twitter.com/ekoreen/status/1473387698165530633" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he said</a>.&nbsp;
Silver added that about 65% of NBA players have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. He said&nbsp;

In an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, Adam Silver said the NBA has <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473387536194043905" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"no plans to pause the season."</a>
Silver also said that he does not understand how pausing the season would help the NBA. &ldquo;This virus will not be eradicated, so we have to learn to live with it," <a href="https://twitter.com/ekoreen/status/1473387698165530633" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he said</a>.&nbsp;
Silver added that about 65% of NBA players have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. He said the league is looking into ways to limit how long players are out

In an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, Adam Silver said the NBA has <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473387536194043905" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"no plans to pause the season."</a>
Silver also said that he does not understand how pausing the season would help the NBA. &ldquo;This virus will not be eradicated, so we have to learn to live with it," <a href="https://twitter.com/ekoreen/status/1473387698165530633" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he said</a>.&nbsp;
Silver added that about 65% of NBA players have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. He said the league is looking into ways to limit how long players are out in league health and safety protocols.
&nbsp;

In an interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, Adam Silver said the NBA has <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473387536194043905" target="_blank" rel="noopener">"no plans to pause the season."</a>
Silver also said that he does not understand how pausing the season would help the NBA. &ldquo;This virus will not be eradicated, so we have to learn to live with it," <a href="https://twitter.com/ekoreen/status/1473387698165530633" target="_blank" rel="noopener">he said</a>.&nbsp;
Silver added that about 65% of NBA players have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. He said the league is looking into ways to limit how long players are out in league health and safety protocols. According to Silver, over 90% of the league's current COVID-19 cases are of the Omnicron variant.
&nbsp;

Silver added that about 65% of NBA players have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.

Adam Silver says NBA has 'no plans to pause the season'

The Orlando Magic have signed Tim Frazier to a hardship ten-day contract.
Source: Marc Stein

The Orlando Magic have signed Tim Frazier to a hardship ten-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473326382188953600?s=20">Marc Stein</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;

The Orlando Magic have signed Tim Frazier to a hardship ten-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473326382188953600?s=20">Marc Stein</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;
&nbsp;

The Orlando Magic have signed Tim Frazier to a hardship ten-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473326382188953600?s=20">Marc Stein</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;
Frazier last played in the BNA for the Memphis Grizzlies last season, where he averaged 1.6 points and 3.2 assists per game in&nbsp;

The Orlando Magic have signed Tim Frazier to a hardship ten-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473326382188953600?s=20">Marc Stein</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;
Frazier last played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies last season, where he averaged 1.6 points and 3.2 assists per game over 5 contests.
The 30 year-old averages 5 points and 4 assists&nbsp;

The Orlando Magic have signed Tim Frazier to a hardship ten-day contract.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1473326382188953600?s=20">Marc Stein</a>
ANALYSIS:&nbsp;
Frazier last played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies last season, where he averaged 1.6 points and 3.2 assists per game over 5 contests.
The 30 year-old averages 5 points and 4 assists over his 7-year career.

The Orlando Magic have signed Tim Frazier to a hardship ten-day contract.