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Hayes, a longtime player and staffer for the Rockets, joined Houston’s front office in 2017 as a pro player personnel scout. He said in a text message on Saturday that his new role with the Warriors will encompass some scouting at the professional and college levels but also “enhance my responsibilities with free agency and some trade strategy.” … [Read more...] about

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How New CBA Has Impacted Summer Roster Moves

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The restrictions placed on teams above the second tax apron in the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement didn’t dissuade the Suns from further increasing their payroll in both the short and long term by acquiring Bradley Beal and his four-year, maximum-salary contract. However, the effects of the new CBA were felt by several of the league’s other top spenders, as ESPN’s … [Read more...] about How New CBA Has Impacted Summer Roster Moves

Texans, T George Fant Agree To Deal

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Not long after a workout in Houston, George Fant has landed a deal. The veteran offensive tackle is joining the Texans on a one-year contract worth up to $4MM, reports Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 (Twitter link). Wilson adds that Fant had offers in place from other teams, but elected to join Houston. A starting role is out of the question unless either member of the Texans’ … [Read more...] about Texans, T George Fant Agree To Deal

Texans Waive WR Amari Rodgers, Activate DT Sheldon Rankins From NFI List

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The Texans have parted ways with a midseason addition to their receiving corps in a move which helps make room for the return of one of their top defensive free agent signings. Per a team announcement, wideout Amari Rodgers was waived while defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins was activated from the active/NFI list. Rodgers had a disappointing spell in Green Bay to start his … [Read more...] about Texans Waive WR Amari Rodgers, Activate DT Sheldon Rankins From NFI List