Darren Wolfson: It looks like restricted free agent Jordan McLaughlin will eventually be back. He’s got some league-wide interest but I don’t foresee an offer sheet coming anytime.
The Timberwolves are considering bringing back one of their two-way players from last season. The Wolves and point guard Jordan McLaughlin have discussed a new contract, a source said, with the source adding those talks are ongoing.
Beasley, Hernangomez and McLaughlin are restricted free agents and Johnson has a $16 million player option. “We obviously are very, very happy with the things that we were able to see from those guys that are free agents this summer,” Ryan Saunders said. “They’ll continue to be priorities. Gersson, we work closely, and it has been a great partnership of getting guys that fit our time line, fit the system, the style of play that we want to play and guys that fit around Karl and D’Angelo.”
Jordan McLaughlin: Excited to be joining the @Timberwolves this season! Thank you for this opportunity and I look forward to contributing to the vision. 🙏🏽🏀 Jon Krawczynski: McLaughlin has signed a 2-way contract. Good opportunity for him on a PG-thin team after he played well in Summer League.
Jordan McLaughlin: Excited to be joining the @Timberwolves this season! Thank you for this opportunity and I look forward to contributing to the vision. 🙏🏽🏀
The Nets announced the signings of Jordan McLaughlin and Mitch Creek. McLaughlin comes from USC and has played the NBA Summer League with Nets. Creek comes from Adelaide 36ers.
February 26, 2021 | 1:31 pm EST Update
Lakers sign Damian Jones

Harrison Faigen: The Lakers just signed Damian Jones to a 10-day contract, per the Lakers.

Mirjam Swanson: Patrick Patterson is out tonight (personal reasons), but everyone else is good to go for the Clippers in their next-day rematch with Memphis.

Shams Charania: MRI on 76ers forward Tobias Harris’ right knee showed no structural damage, confirmed a contusion, source tells @TheAthletic @Stadium.
February 26, 2021 | 1:17 pm EST Update
Obi Toppin to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest

Shams Charania: New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin is expected to participate in the NBA Slam Dunk contest on All-Star Sunday night in Atlanta, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Jay King: Tristan Thompson: “Injuries have been a big factor for our team.” He’s emphasizing how much the Celtics miss Marcus Smart. “But still, that’s not an excuse.”
“I plan on making sure that you guys, future kids, come in, have access to all the resources you need to be successful,” Westbrook said in a video posted to his Twitter account. The academy is being co-launched by Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation and the education nonprofit group LA Promise Fund.