
NBA Rumor: Marcus Thornton Free Agency
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Alex Kennedy: The Portland Trail Blazers are working out free agents Rodney Stuckey, John Jenkins, Xavier Silas, Marcus Thornton (LSU) and Jarrod Uthoff among others in a mini camp this week. Last week, they worked out KJ McDaniels, Casper Ware, Kadeem Jack, Isaiah Cousins and Kyle Randall.
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David Pick: Veteran guard Marcus Thornton is leaving the G-League’s Grand Rapids Drive to sign overseas with the Beijing Ducks in China, I’ve been told. He’s played in 483 NBA games with NO, SAC, BRK, BOS, PHX, HOU, WAS since 2009.
Source: Longtime NBA guard Marcus Thornton is being bought out of his G-League deal and signing in China with the Beijing Ducks. Aaron Jackson, hurt his collarbone, is out for season.
Darren Wolfson: FAs Nate Robinson, Shawne Williams, and Marcus Thornton were in for looks w/ the #Twolves today. @John Meyer first on Robinson note.
Darren Wolfson: FA Marcus Thornton among a few players working out for #Twolves today, I hear. Also: buzz on slightly growing optimism on retaining Shabazz.
Mark Murphy: C’s renounced stash player Marcus Thornton’s contract today at his request. Would like to play for another summer league team.
Marc Stein: Marcus Thornton and Terrence Jones have also cleared waivers and are now free agents, according to league sources
Nets to waive Marcus Thornton
Adrian Wojnarowski: The Brooklyn Nets plan to waive Marcus Thornton, league sources tell @The Vertical. Thornton was part of trade with Washington today.
Ira Winderman: Has often been linked to Heat over the years, and a roster spot eventually will open when Bosh is waived. – RT: Adrian Wojnarowski: The Brooklyn Nets plan to waive Marcus Thornton, league sources tell @The Vertical. Thornton was part of trade with Washington today.
Marcus Thornton back to Washington
David Aldridge: A bit of a surprise, but Marcus Thornton back to the Wizards for the veteran minimum. – RT: Priority Sports: A huge congratulations to Marcus Thornton on re-signing with the @WashWizards!
Michael Scotto: Washington Wizards and free agent guard Marcus Thornton have agreed to a one-year, $1.3 million deal, per league source. Deal is guaranteed.
Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld announced today that the team has signed guard Marcus Thornton and waived guard Gary Neal. “Marcus brings experience and shooting to our backcourt and helps us fill a void caused by Gary’s injury with another veteran player,” said Grunfeld. “His skill set will allow him to fit right in to our system and give our offense another option.”
Wizards add Marcus Thornton
Shams Charania: The Wizards and free agent Marcus Thornton have reached agreement on a deal for the rest of the season, league sources tell The Vertical.
Marcus Thornton was disappointed that no team claimed Beno Udrih’s contract because he wanted to join the Heat and the Heat was very interested. To avoid paying the tax, Miami now must wait until April 6 to sign a player — and there would be mutual interest with Thornton if he’s available then. But Thornton wants a job sooner, ideally. The other open roster spot could be filled with a developmental prospect on the final day of the season. The Heat explored other ways to try to create more room under the tax threshold but found nothing that was realistic.
Miami has also held discussions with free-agent guard Marcus Thornton and could pursue a third point guard behind Goran Dragic and Josh Richardson, sources said.
Calvin Watkins: Marcus Thornton has cleared waivers. Thornton hasn’t finalized any deals just yet.
Marc Stein: ESPN sources say Marcus Thornton has cleared waivers
Barry Jackson: Heat to keep looking even beyond Joe Johnson. There is interest in Marcus Thornton (cut today). He’s in no rush but will have several options.
Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has waived guard Marcus Thornton.
Thornton appreciates the fact the Rockets waived him in time for him to sign with another team and still be eligible for postseason play. “Very important, very important,” Thornton said. “That was kind of the main thing that I wanted, if we were going to go in that direction, it would be now. So I can go sign with a contending team that I know I can help.” Thornton returned to the Rockets after his trade to the Detroit Pistons was rescinded because of medical issues concerning Donatas Motiejunas.
Mark Berman: The agent for guard/forward Marcus Thornton, Tony Dutt, said the Rockets waive Thornton: “They’ll waive him today. He’ll clear waivers on Sunday. We feel like, and I think they did too, that there’s going to be several teams trying to get him once he clears. Somebody could still pick him up:’
Mark Berman: Marcus Thornton’s agent, Tony Dutt, said the Rockets will waive his client: “He wants to win. He wants to be in a place where he can play. I think he got an opportunity here, and I think in the time that he had here he showed what he can do. He just needs to get more minutes. For whatever reason they don’t feel like he’s going to get those here.”
Mark Berman: Marcus Thornton: “I felt like this would be a good place for me to thrive. Somewhere along the way things went left. I don’t know what happened. Now it’s about finding somewhere I can play and be the best player I know I can be, and live up to my potential.”
Mark Berman: Marcus Thornton to be waived by #Rockets: “I just need the opportunity. I won’t stop searching until I find that place that I can thrive in”
Thornton will sign a one-year deal at the veteran’s minimum, a person with knowledge of the deal said. That will leave the Rockets’ full mid-level exception available. “The Rockets were the right choice because of their style of play – up tempo,” Thornton said. “That’s when I’m at my best. And they are a playoff team that is always competing for a title year in and year out and that’s what I want to do. Win on the biggest stage.”
Rockets to sign Marcus Thornton
Mark Berman: NBA sources: free agent guard Marcus Thornton agrees to 1-year deal with the Rockets
Marc J. Spears: Rockets signing free agent guard Marcus Thornton to a one-year minimum deal, agent Tony Dutt tells Yahoo.
The Heat might make an offer to guard Marcus Thornton, who visited Friday, but first wants to see if it can trade a player or two (Mario Chalmers among them). Responding to Heat fans on Twitter who said they hope he joins the Heat, Thornton tweeted Saturday: “When they offer, I will appreciate all the [love], though.”
Heat to meet with Marcus Thornton
Barry Jackson: Marcus Thornton visits Heat Friday; scheduled to fly in tonight. So how could Heat find minutes for Green and Thornton? Here’s one way: Play Wade at PG when Dragic resting. So bench rotation could be Green, Winslow, Thornton, McRoberts, Amar’e. Gets your best 10 on court. That’s if Chalmers and Birdman are traded to thin roster (which would be overloaded) and to reduce tax bill.
As the Heat tonight pursues a long shot bid for free agent star forward LaMarcus Aldridge (which would very likely require a sign-and-trade), the Heat has reached out to a few skilled veteran three-point shooters, including Marco Bellinelli and Marcus Thornton, according to a Heat source. Other teams also are interested in Williams, who averaged 15.5 points last season, and I have no indication of any ongoing sign-and-trade discussions on this front.
January 26, 2023 | 8:02 pm EST Update
Heat not willing to offer certain role player in Jae Crowder deal?

According to a Western Conference source, the Heat remains interested in acquiring Phoenix Suns and former Heat forward Jae Crowder, but the Suns have resisted the Heat’s trade concepts and other interested teams have a clearer pathway to a deal. Talks with Miami simply haven’t gained traction, according to the source. Duncan Robinson’s name was raised in trade discussions with Phoenix, but the Suns had no interest in taking on the final 3 1/2 seasons of his five-year, $90 million contract, the source said. Miami has not shown any inclination to offer Caleb Martin in a deal for Crowder.

Among other power rotation players who have been linked to the Heat in trade discussions: Atlanta’s John Collins, Utah’s Jared Vanderbilt and the Pelicans’ Willie Hernangomez. Meanwhile, even though the Heat is not aggressively trying to trade point guard Kyle Lowry, his name has been mentioned in trade speculation and a deal involving Lowry cannot be completely ruled out.
Gerald Bourguet: “I caught it from my baby boy. Sorry to throw you under the bus, junior.” Deandre Ayton said when he was trying to get back on the court and find his breath, he felt like he was in Denver. Was also dealing with headaches, but was thankful it wasn’t COVID or the flu:

Clemente Almanza: Lu Dort (right hamstring strain) is listed as out for Friday’s game vs. Cavs

Mike Curtis: Isaiah Stewart (left shoulder) and Isaiah Livers (right ankle) are available for tonight’s game against the #Nets.
A rare Air Jordan 1 that was originally released as an NYC exclusive in 2016 is reportedly receiving a formal release later this year. According to @zsneakerheadz and Sneaker Files, the black-and-red “Bred” Air Jordan 1 Satin is set to launch as a women’s exclusive. In-hand images of the 2023 pair have yet to surface, but it’s expected to feature an all-satin upper like the previous version.
January 26, 2023 | 7:28 pm EST Update
Antetokounmpo, Tatum, Durant, Irving, and Mitchell will be starters from the East

Shams Charania: 2023 East All-Star starters: Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain) Jayson Tatum Kevin Durant Kyrie Irving Donovan Mitchell