NBA G League Rumors

Jakucionis said he's not viewing his reps in the G League as a demotion, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Suns head coach Jordan Ott said Friday that Maluach and Rasheer Fleming are likely to spend more time in the G League, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Wolf has been on a tear in the G League, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reported Sunday.

Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said the team will continue to bring Wolf along slowly, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Head coach Billy Donovan stated that Essengue will continue to receive opportunities to grow and develop in the G League, Joe Cawley of the Chicago Sun Times reports.

Oladipo joined the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Sunday, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.

Ryan is expected to finalize a contract to join Dubai Basketball in the coming days, according to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.com.

Hendricks said Wednesday that he's looking to help with Utah's rim protection in Walker Kessler's absence, Ryan Miller of KSL reports.

The Kings could waive Jones, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reported Monday.

Hawks head coach Quin Snyder praised Newell's performance in the preseason game against the Heat on Oct. 13, according to Lauren Williams for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Davis is expected to sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Bucks, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reports.

In the NBA's annual survey, which was released Thursday, Jakucionis was voted as the biggest steal on draft night.

Hornets coach Charles Lee said Wednesday that Salaun has caught his eye this preseason, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Wolf has impressed with his playmaking ability after dishing out five assists in 15 minutes during the Nets' first preseason game against Hapoel Jerusalem on Saturday, Oct. 4, according to Bridget Reilly of The New York Post. "I mean, when the coaches trust me with the ball in my hands, it's up to me to make a play," Wolf said. "I think a few times, I got a little too sped up and made a few -- I made an errant pass and kinda lost the ball on a ball screen. But when coach Jordi [Fernández] draws me up or tells us to run a play and it breaks off, it's up to you to make a play, and I tried doing that to the best of my ability."

Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times reported Saturday that Essengue may get some reps in the G League this season.

Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez has been impressed by Whitehead in camp, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reported Wednesday.

Maluach confirmed that he's put on some weight over the summer as he prepares for his first NBA season, Duane Rankin of AZ Central reports.

Brooklyn head coach Jordi Fernandez said Tuesday that he doesn't want to put Wolf in a box in terms of his position on the floor, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Jakucionis is an option to fill minutes at the guard spot with Tyler Herro sidelined to open the season, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Smith isn't expected to make the Mavericks roster for Opening Night, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Banton could head to Greece due to the interest by Olympiacos in his services, according to Sportando.

Jakucionis could find himself with an opportunity to earn minutes right out of the gate due to Tyler Herro's ankle surgery, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sentinel reports.

Smith is a candidate for Dallas' final roster spot, ESPN's Bobby Marks reports.

Traore is expected to play a significant role in the Nets' long-term picture, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post.