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Heat waive Terry Rozier

The Miami HEAT have waived guard Terry Rozier III.

Rozier III spent three seasons with Miami averaging 12.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists.

Per the Sun Sentinel, “after months of listing Terry Rozier as “not with team,” that became permanent Friday, with the Miami Heat waiving the guard who has been on NBA leave since his October arrest in an FBI gambling investigation. The move came at the league’s deadline for such a transaction to clear a roster spot. Rozier, 31, will become an unrestricted free agent once clearing the 48-hour waiver period on Sunday, with the Heat’s move completed four hours in advance of Friday’s 5 p.m. deadline.”

Lakers waive Kobe Bufkin

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Kobe Bufkin.

Bufkin was originally signed by the Lakers to a 10-day contract Jan. 13, 2026, before agreeing to a standard contract Feb. 8. He appeared in 16 regular season games (one start) for the Lakers, averaging 2.9 points in 7.4 minutes.

And per the OC Register, “with two games to go, and Lakers coach JJ Redick still figuring out what rotations look like without Austin Reaves (oblique strain) and Luka Doncic (left hamstring strain), the Lakers have now reopened the 15th spot on their roster ahead of the postseason. Candidates to take Bufkin’s spot on the team likely point inward.”

Grizzlies sign Lucas Williamson to second 10-Day contract

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed wing Lucas Williamson to a second 10-Day contract.

Williamson (6-4, 205) has appeared in five games (one start) and has averaged 9.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 28.2 minutes since signing his first 10-Day contract on March 31. The 27-year-old has averaged 16.5 points in his last two games.

The Chicago native competed in 46 games (15 starts) for the Memphis Hustle and Windy City Bulls during the 2025-26 NBA G League Tip-Off Tournament and regular season and averaged 7.2 points in 23.7 minutes. He went unselected in the 2022 NBA Draft following five years at Loyola Chicago, where he was named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year twice (2021, 2022) and led the Ramblers to the 2018 NCAA Final Four.

Nets sign Trevon Scott to 10-day contract

The Brooklyn Nets have signed forward Trevon Scott to a 10-day contract.

Scott (6’8”, 225) appeared in 47 total games this season across the Tip-Off Tournament and Regular Season for Brooklyn’s NBA G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, and averaged 12.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 steals in 27.9 minutes per outing. He has averaged 10.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 28.2 minutes across 199 career NBA G League games with the Nets, Salt Lake City Stars (2020-21), Cleveland Charge (2021-22), Agua Caliente Clippers (2021-22), Greensboro Swarm (2022-24) and Osceola Magic (2023-24), while posting 11.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.2 steals for Long Island across the last two seasons (2024-26). Scott was originally acquired in a trade from Osceola on Dec. 27, 2024, and is Long Island’s all-time leader in career offensive rebounds (157) with the fifth-most points (960) and sixth-most steals (101).

Wizards center Anthony Davis injury update

The Washington Wizards announced today the following injury update for forward/center Anthony Davis:

Davis, who is out with ligament damage in his left hand, was reevaluated Monday by Dr. Steven Shin of Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Davis’ recovery continues to progress as expected and is healing on schedule. He has been cleared for light contact as he progresses toward his full return.

Grizzlies sign Lucas Williamson to 10-day contract

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed wing Lucas Williamson to a 10-day contract.

Williamson (6-4, 205) has appeared in 46 games (15 starts) for the Memphis Hustle and Windy City Bulls during the 2025-26 NBA G League Tip-Off Tournament and regular season has averaged 7.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 23.7 minutes. The 27-year-old has competed in 139 NBA G League games (46 starts) over four seasons with the Ontario Clippers, Hustle and Bulls.

A native of Chicago, Williamson played five years at Loyola Chicago, where he was named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year twice (2021, 2022) and was a member of the Ramblers’ 2018 NCAA Final Four team. He went unselected in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Kings sign DaQuan Jeffries to 10-day contract

The Sacramento Kings have been granted an NBA Hardship Exception and subsequently signed guard-forward DaQuan Jeffries to a 10-day contract.

This season for the Stockton Kings, Sacramento’s G League affiliate, Jeffries (6-5, 222) has posted averages of 23.5 points (51.8 FG%, 43.8 3pt%, 83.1 FT%), 5.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 33.3 minutes per game over 28 regular season games.

Jeffries has appeared in 111 career games in the NBA, including 25 starts, averaging 4.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per game over five seasons for Charlotte, Houston, Memphis, New York and Sacramento.

Wizards forward Kyshawn George injury update

The Washington Wizards announced today the following injury update for forward Kyshawn George:

George, who sustained a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on March 2 against the Houston Rockets, was evaluated Tuesday by elbow specialist Dr. Keith Meister at TMI Sports Medicine & Orthopedics in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Meister confirmed a Grade 2 distal UCL tear. The injury will continue to be treated conservatively, and George will be reevaluated in a week.

Kings guard Russell Westbrook injury update

Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook recently underwent MRI imaging on his right foot after missing the last two games due to foot soreness. MRI imaging was consistent with irritation in the joint of the first toe on his right foot. Westbrook will be listed as out and further updates will be provided as appropriate.

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray, who sustained a left ankle sprain on Wednesday, February 25, versus the Houston Rockets, was re-evaluated today. Murray continues to make good progress in the return to play process and has been approved to begin contact basketball activities.

Grizzlies guard Ja Morant injury update

The Memphis Grizzlies yesterday provided the following medical updates for guard Ja Morant, forward Brandon Clarke and center Zach Edey:

Morant continues to progress in his rehabilitation of a UCL sprain in his left elbow. Following a recent consultation to advise on lingering discomfort, it was recommended that Morant receive a PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injection to further optimize ligament healing. Morant will begin offloading the elbow following the injection and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, but he is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Clarke continues to progress in his rehabilitation of a right calf strain, but recent imaging indicated that additional healing is required prior to clearance for high-intensity court work. Clarke will continue his rehabilitation program and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, but he is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Edey today underwent a procedure to address lingering discomfort in his left elbow. He is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 season.