For a team like the Washington Wizards, who are in the running for a high lottery pick, the final month of the regular season should be all about development.
The Washington Wizards signed guard-forward Justin Champagnie to a two-way contract and guard R.J. Hampton to a 10-day contract on Sunday. Champagnie, 22, had signed a 10-day contract with the Wizards on Feb.
The guard bounced around the NBA during his first few years in the league.
It was announced recently that the Miami Heat waived 2020 first round pick R.J. Hampton to make room on their roster for the addition of a possible two-way signing: Starting his career with the Denver Nuggets, Hampton has yet to emerge into the player he projected to become as a first round pick.
On Sunday afternoon, the Miami Heat will host Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics in Florida. Before the game (on Friday), Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald reported that the Heat would likely waive two-way player R.J.
In eight appearances for the Heat, he has recorded 10 points, eight assists, and six rebounds in 76 total minutes of action, making just 4-of-14 shots (1-of-8 three-pointers).
On Friday evening, the Miami Heat are in Texas facing off against the San Antonio Spurs for their second preseason game. Before Friday's matchup, R.J.
The Heat have signed guard R.J. Hampton to a two-way contract ahead of training camp, the team announced. Hampton, 22, was selected 24th overall by the Bucks in the 2020 NBA Draft and has appeared in 162 games as a member of the Nuggets, Magic, and Pistons.
The Miami Heat announced a series of roster moves – though not the huge one that they may have wanted with Damian Lillard now off to the Milwaukee Bucks – notably adding a former first-round pick.
R.J. Hampton is coming off a season where he played in 47 games for the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons. The 22-year-old averaged 6.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 43.0% from the field and 35.3% from the three-point range.
A former first-round pick has been waived yet again. The Pistons on Saturday waived R.J. Hampton, according to a report. Hampton played 47 games in the NBA last season.
Hampton’s $1,997,238 salary for 2023-24 was non-guaranteed until July 6, so Detroit won’t owe him any further money. If he doesn’t get claimed off waivers, Hampton will become an unrestricted free agent and will be eligible to sign with any team.
There likely was little market for power forward Kevin Love ahead of the trade deadline, wrote Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com. Sources told Hoops Wire the Cavs did indeed make him available.
Hampton, the 24th overall pick in 2020, was waived by Orlando on Monday afternoon.
The Orlando Magic waived combo guard R.J. Hampton on Tuesday and converted the contract of forward Admiral Schofield to a standard NBA deal. Schofield, 25, signed a two-year contract with the Magic in July.
The Magic are planning to waive guard R.J. Hampton, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Hampton, 22, is 6-foot-4 and his playing time has been fairly sporadic, as he is averaging 5.7 points on 44 percent shooting in 26 games this season.
The Magic are contemplating waiving guard R.J. Hampton, or potentially buying out his contract, per Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel. Hampton, 22, is 6-foot-4 and his playing time has been fairly sporadic, as he is averaging 5.7 points on 44 percent shooting in 26 games this season.
As always, here's a reminder: This is summer basketball and not the actual NBA season.
Even in the relative nonchalance of the Las Vegas heat, for some young talents, the next 11 days will take on extra significance. For 10 in particular, this is a pivotal offseason for their pro career.
View the original article to see embedded media. The Orlando Magic have one of the most intriguing young rosters in the entire NBA, and they also have
It was reported Thursday that Orlando Magic second-year guard R.J. Hampton was set to make his long-awaited return to action on Friday against the Houston Rockets, but that return may have to wait.
R.J. Hampton hasn't played in a game since Jan. 19.
R.J. Hampton has had an eventful rookie season. On draft night, the 19-year-old was selected No. 24 overall by the Milwaukee Bucks, but his rights were traded to the Denver Nuggets as part of a four-team deal. Coming off of a Western Conference Finals trip, the veteran-laden Nuggets played Hampton just 9.3 minutes per game over 25 contests.
The Nuggets also acquired veteran center JaVale McGee at the deadline, so they seem intent on trying to contend this season.
Hampton is averaging 2.5 points, two rebounds and 0.5 assists per game while shooting 41.4% from the field and 27.8% from deep.
The Milwaukee Bucks are acquiring Jrue Holiday in a four-team trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. News of the trade surfaced over the past week, but now we know the full details.
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