The Salary Cap and Tax Level go into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday, July 1. Teams are permitted to begin negotiating with free agents today at 6:00 p.m. ET -- six hours prior to the start of the league’s “moratorium period.” The moratorium period ends at noon ET on Saturday, July 6.
The Collective Bargaining Agreement provides for three different Mid-Level Exceptions depending on a team’s salary level. The Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level for the 2024-25 season is $12.822 million, the Taxpayer Mid-Level is $5.168 million, and the Mid-Level for a team with room under the Salary Cap is $7.983 million.
THIRTY-ONE EARLY ENTRY CANDIDATES WITHDRAW FROM NBA DRAFT 2024 PRESENTED BY STATE FARM®
NEW YORK, June 18, 2024 – In addition to the 93 non-international players from colleges and other basketball teams or leagues who had previously withdrawn their names from consideration as early entry candidates for the NBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm®, eight additional such players who had previously declared as early entry candidates have withdrawn their names from consideration. In addition to the one international player who had previously withdrawn his name from consideration, 23 additional international players who had previously declared have also withdrawn. There are 62 non-international players from colleges and other basketball teams or leagues and 15 international players that remain early entry candidates.
ABC and ESPN will broadcast the first round of NBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Wednesday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET. The second round will air from ESPN’s Seaport District Studios in New York on Thursday, June 27 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN App. Tickets for Barclays Center can be purchased online at NBAEvents.com.
This is the 22nd consecutive year the draft will air on ESPN and the 11th year Barclays Center will host the NBA Draft.
The following non-international players from colleges and other basketball teams or leagues have withdrawn their names from consideration for the NBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm (in addition to those who had previously withdrawn):
Player School /Team Height Status
Abdullah Ahmed Westchester Knicks (G League) 6-10 2003 DOB
Izan Almansa G League Ignite 6-10 2005 DOB
Thierry Darlan G League Ignite 6-8 2004 DOB
Reynan Dos Santos Overtime Elite 6-5 2004 DOB
Noah Farrakhan West Virginia 6-2 Senior
Jahzare Jackson Overtime Elite 7-0 2004 DOB
Dordije Jovanovic Ontario Clippers (G League) 6-7 2003 DOB
Malique Lewis Mexico City Capitanes (G League) 6-8 2004 DOB
The following international players have withdrawn their names from consideration for the NBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm (in addition to those who had previously withdrawn):
Player Team/Country of Team Height Status
Miguel Allen Joventut (Spain) 6-8 2003 DOB
Luka Bogavac Derby Podgorica (Montenegro) 6-5 2003 DOB
Gael Bonilla Caceres (Spain) 6-9 2003 DOB
Michael Caicedo Girona (Spain) 6-6 2003 DOB
Milhan Charles BAL Weert (Holland) 6-7 2004 DOB
Thijs De Ridder Bilbao (Spain) 6-8 2003 DOB
Brice Dessert Blois (France) 6-11 2003 DOB
Mohamed Diawara Poitiers (France) 6-8 2005 DOB
Ruben Dominguez Castello (Spain) 6-5 2003 DOB
Ugo Doumbia Chalons-Reims (France) 6-4 2003 DOB
Mouhamed Faye Reggio Emilia (Italy) 6-10 2005 DOB
Andrija Jelavic Mega (Serbia) 6-10 2004 DOB
Ilias Kamardine Vichy Clermont (France) 6-4 2003 DOB
Konstantin Kostadinov Alicante (Spain) 6-8 2003 DOB
Liutauras Lelevicius Lietkabelis (Lithuania) 6-7 2003 DOB
Timotej Malovec Mega (Serbia) 6-7 2004 DOB
Bogoljub Markovic Beograd (Serbia) 6-9 2005 DOB
Eli John Ndiaye Real Madrid (Spain) 6-8 2004 DOB
Ousmane Ndiaye Palencia (Spain) 6-11 2004 DOB
Noah Penda Vichy Clermont (France) 6-8 2005 DOB
Zacharie Perrin Antibes (France) 6-9 2004 DOB
Musa Sagnia Manresa (Spain) 6-8 2003 DOB
Fedor Zugic Goettingen (Germany) 6-5 2003 DOB
The following non-international players from the listed colleges and other basketball teams or leagues remain early entry candidates for the NBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm:
Player School Height Status
Trey Alexander Creighton 6-4 Junior
Mark Armstrong Villanova 6-2 Sophomore
Reece Beekman Virginia 6-3 Senior
Jesse Bingham II Indianapolis 6-6 Senior
Adem Bona UCLA 6-10 Sophomore
Jack Brestel Roanoke College 6-5 Senior
Jalen Bridges Baylor 6-9 Senior
Matas Buzelis G League Ignite 6-10 2004 DOB
Carlton Carrington Pittsburgh 6-4 Freshman
Devin Carter Providence 6-3 Junior
Stephon Castle Connecticut 6-6 Freshman
Cam Christie Minnesota 6-6 Freshman
Donovan Clingan Connecticut 7-2 Sophomore
Isaiah Collier USC 6-5 Freshman
Jalen Cook LSU 6-0 Senior
Isaiah Crawford Louisiana Tech 6-6 Senior
Tristan Da Silva Colorado 6-9 Senior
Mohamed Diarra NC State 6-10 Junior
Rob Dillingham Kentucky 6-2 Freshman
Ryan Dunn Virginia 6-8 Sophomore
Zach Edey Purdue 7-4 Senior
Justin Edwards Kentucky 6-8 Freshman
Kyle Filipowski Duke 7-0 Sophomore
Trentyn Flowers Adelaide (Australia) 6-8 2005 DOB
Johnny Furphy Kansas 6-9 Freshman
Eric Gaines UAB 6-2 Senior
Kyshawn George Miami 6-8 Freshman
PJ Hall Clemson 6-10 Senior
Ron Holland II G League Ignite 6-8 2005 DOB
DaRon Holmes II Dayton 6-10 Junior
Oso Ighodaro Marquette 6-9 Senior
Harrison Ingram North Carolina 6-8 Junior
Bronny James USC 6-4 Freshman
AJ Johnson Illawarra (Australia) 6-6 2004 DOB
David Jones Memphis 6-6 Senior
Dillon Jones Weber State 6-6 Senior
Bobi Klintman Cairns (Australia) 6-10 2003 DOB
Tyler Kolek Marquette 6-3 Senior
Pelle Larsson Arizona 6-5 Senior
Jalen Lewis Overtime Elite 6-10 2005 DOB
Jared McCain Duke 6-3 Freshman
Judah Mintz Syracuse 6-3 Sophomore
Yves Missi Baylor 7-0 Freshman
Ajay Mitchell Santa Barbara 6-4 Junior
Jonathan Mogbo San Francisco 6-8 Senior
Tiras Morton Lubbock Christian 6-5 Senior
Carlos Nichols Southern Crescent Tech (GA) 6-5 Freshman
Babacar Sane G League Ignite 6-8 2003 DOB
Jamal Shead Houston 6-1 Senior
Reed Sheppard Kentucky 6-3 Freshman
KJ Simpson Colorado 6-2 Junior
Tyler Smith G League Ignite 6-9 2004 DOB
Jason Spurgin Bowling Green 6-11 Senior
Jaylon Tyson California 6-7 Junior
Ja’Kobe Walter Baylor 6-5 Freshman
Jaykwon Walton Memphis 6-7 Senior
Kel’el Ware Indiana 7-0 Sophomore
Bryson Warren Sioux Falls Skyforce (G League) 6-2 2004 DOB
Deshawndre Washington New Mexico State 6-7 Junior
Jaylen Wells Washington State 6-8 Junior
Cody Williams Colorado 6-8 Freshman
Joseph Zaher Bowling Green 6-0 Sophomore
The following international players remain early entry candidates for the NBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm:
Player Team/Country of Team Height Status
Melvin Ajinca Saint Quentin (France) 6-8 2004 DOB
Ulrich Chomche NBA Academy (Africa) 6-11 2005 DOB
Yongxi Cui Guangzhou (China) 6-6 2003 DOB
Pacome Dadiet Ulm (Germany) 6-8 2005 DOB
Nikola Djurisic Mega (Serbia) 6-8 2004 DOB
Lucas Dufeal Vichy Clermont (France) 6-9 2003 DOB
Quinn Ellis Trento (Italy) 6-4 2003 DOB
Gustav Knudsen Bakken (Denmark) 6-8 2003 DOB
Juan Nunez Ulm (Germany) 6-4 2004 DOB
Zaccharie Risacher Bourg (France) 6-9 2005 DOB
Tidjane Salaun Cholet (France) 6-9 2005 DOB
Alexandre Sarr Perth (Australia) 7-0 2005 DOB
Nikola Topic Crvena Zvezda (Serbia) 6-6 2005 DOB
Armel Traore Blois (France) 6-9 2003 DOB
Cezar Unitu Constanta (Romania) 6-2 2005 DOB
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MIAMI HEAT AND WASHINGTON WIZARDS TO PLAY REGULAR-SEASON GAME IN MEXICO CITY ON NOV. 2
– 33rd NBA Game in Mexico Marks the Most in any Country Outside the U.S. and Canada and Coincides with “Dia de los Muertos” Locally –
MEXICO CITY, June 14, 2024 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Zignia Live today announced that The NBA Mexico City Game 2024 will feature the Miami Heat and the Washington Wizards playing a regular-season game hosted by Zignia Live at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Saturday, Nov. 2. The announcement was made at the first-ever NBA House in Mexico, an interactive fan event during Game 4 of the 2024 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV.
The matchup will mark the league’s 33rd game in Mexico since 1992 – more than any country outside of the U.S. and Canada – and coincide with traditional “Día de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) celebrations locally. The “Dia de los Muertos” theme will be showcased as part of a variety of in-arena activations during the game, including a specially themed basketball court, and through the league’s fan engagement initiatives around the game.
The Heat, which will be playing its third game in Mexico, currently features six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler, three-time NBA All-Star Bam Adebayo and 2023-24 Kia NBA All-Rookie First Team member Jaime Jaquez Jr. (ties to Mexico). The Wizards, who will be playing their fourth game in Mexico, currently feature NBA champions Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole as well as 2024 Panini Rising Stars selection Bilal Coulibaly. The Wizards also have the second overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft presented by State Farm.
The NBA Mexico City Game 2024 will air live in Mexico on ESPN and NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service available via the NBA App, and reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories on television, digital media and social media. In addition to The NBA Mexico City Game 2024, the league and its partners will conduct NBA Cares community outreach initiatives, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA youth basketball development programming, and interactive activities that will engage youth and fans in Mexico City.
The game and surrounding events will be supported by a roster of marketing partners, including AT&T, Betcris, Emirates, Hennessy, Michelob Ultra, Nike and Tissot.
Beginning today, fans can register their interest in tickets and receive access to an exclusive ticket pre-sale that will take place on Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 11 by visiting www.nbamexicocitygame.mx. Tickets for the game will go on sale to the public on Friday, July 12. Special ticket packages offering premium access, VIP experiences, hospitality and local hotel accommodations are available now at https://nbaexperiences.com/nba-mexico-city-game-2024.
The 2024 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV are airing live in Mexico on ESPN, Star+, Televisa FTA, and NBA League Pass. Fans in Mexico can find more information about the NBA at NBA.com/Mexico, by downloading the NBA App and on Facebook (@nbamexico), TikTok (@nbamex), X (@nbamex), YouTube (NBA México), Instagram (@nbamex), Threads (@nbamex) and WhatsApp Channels (NBA Mexico). They can also purchase official NBA merchandise at the newly launched NBA Store in Mexico City, online at NBATienda.com and at the Arena CDMX on game night.
Executive Quotes:
NBA Mexico Senior Vice President and Managing Director Raul Zarraga:
“Bringing the Heat and the Wizards to Mexico City next season in conjunction with ‘Día de los Muertos’ will mark another special milestone in the NBA’s long history in Mexico. The game and surrounding events will serve as the ultimate celebration of the NBA for fans in Mexico and across Latin America at a time when the momentum around basketball in the region is at an all-time high.”
Zignia Live Director Alejandro Arce Saldívar:
“We are grateful to the NBA for the trust they have placed in us to bring the best basketball in the world to Mexico. We are confident that fans will have a unique experience at Arena CDMX. We thank the league, the teams, and of course the fans, whose response makes it possible to bring this type of event to our country.”
President of The HEAT Group’s Business Operations Eric Woolworth:
“We are excited to return to Mexico City to bring a little of Miami’s HEAT to the passionate fans of such a vibrant city. Participating in these NBA Global Games allows us to engage with a broader basketball-loving community.”
President of Monumental Basketball Michael Winger:
“We are delighted at the opportunity to represent the NBA and Washington, D.C. at the Global Games and are proud that our team reflects the growing globalization of the NBA. Previous Washington Bullets and Wizard teams have had the opportunity of playing in Mexico City. We are honored to follow in their footsteps and look forward to introducing this new Wizards team to NBA fans in Mexico City.”
NBA COMMISSIONER ADAM SILVER’S STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF JERRY WEST
NEW YORK, June 12, 2024 – NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Jerry West:
“Jerry West was a basketball genius and a defining figure in our league for more than 60 years. He distinguished himself not only as an NBA champion and an All-Star in all 14 of his playing seasons, but also as a consummate competitor who embraced the biggest moments. He was the league’s first Finals MVP and made rising to the occasion his signature quality, earning him the nickname ‘Mr. Clutch’.
“Jerry’s four decades with the Lakers also included a successful stint as a head coach and a remarkable run in the front office that cemented his reputation as one of the greatest executives in sports history. He helped build eight championship teams during his tenure in the NBA – a legacy of achievement that mirrors his on-court excellence. And he will be enshrined this October into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a contributor, becoming the first person ever inducted as both a player and a contributor.
“I valued my friendship with Jerry and the knowledge he shared with me over many years about basketball and life. On behalf of the NBA, we send our deepest condolences to Jerry’s wife, Karen, his family and his many friends in the NBA community.”
NATIONAL BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION
PRESENTS THE 2024 CHUCK DALY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
TO HALL OF FAME NBA COACH RUDY TOMJANOVICH
Boston, MA June 9, 2024—Rudy Tomjanovich, a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Coach and one of only nine coaches in NBA history to win back-to-back NBA Championships, is the recipient of the 2024 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced today.
“Chuck Daly and Rudy Tomjanovich have many of the same amazing accomplishments and traits – both won back to back NBA titles, both coached the United States to Olympic Gold and both are absolutely beloved in the coaching community because of their great way with people,” said Indiana Pacers Head Coach and National Basketball Coaches Association President, Rick Carlisle. “Congrats to Rudy T on this prestigious recognition.”
“I am honored to receive the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Rudy Tomjanovich. “I have to admit, I was taken by surprise because I did not know I was in the running for it. I was with my son Trey when I got the call from Rick Carlisle telling me about receiving this great award. Trey saw the expression on my face and the emotion in my eyes. As Rick told me about some of the past winners of this award, all coaches that I admired and respected, then explained what principles the award stood for: a coach’s standard of integrity, competitive excellence, and tireless promotion of the game of basketball, I got choked up and humbled. I did not know what to say. Rick continued and said “This is one of the greatest honors a coach can receive, voted by your peers. You’ve touched a lot of people. You have been innovative and changed the game in a positive way. You deserve this award.“ It took everything I had not to burst out crying in front of my son, not that I wouldn’t, I didn’t want to scare him because he didn’t know what the call was about. He kept asking what’s wrong. I explained when I hung up.
“Afterward, I did cry. They were tears of gratitude for the many people who helped me on my journey through my coaching career. I want to thank owners Charlie Thomas, Leslie Alexander and Jerry Buss for hiring me to coach their teams. I want to thank coaches Del Harris, Bill Fitch and Don Chaney for the opportunity to be an assistant on their staffs and learning from them. I want to thank all my assistant coaches for their hard work and loyalty. They had my complete trust and I consider them family to this day. I want to thank Carroll Dawson, who was my right-hand man, a great basketball coach and teacher, he gave me everything he had, especially the feeling that my big brother was sitting right next to me on that bench. And I want to thank all the players who I had the privilege to work with. You are what the NBA is all about. Thank you for your hard work and cooperation. You made this award possible for me.
“I want to thank Rick Carlisle, David Fogel and the National Basketball Coaches Association for presenting me with the 2024 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award.”
Rudy Tomjanovich coached in the NBA for 22 years, with the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers. During his 12-year head coaching career, he amassed a 527-416 (.559) career record. He led his teams, known for his instinctive managerial style and intensity on the bench, to the playoffs seven times, to the Conference Finals three times and to back-to-back NBA Championships (one of only nine coaches in history to achieve this feat).
Tomjanovich played collegiately at the University of Michigan, where he was named a two-time All-American, two-time First-Team All-Big Ten and had his number 45 retired by the Wolverines. Drafted 2nd overall by the San Diego [Houston] Rockets in the 1970 NBA Draft, Tomjanovich played 11 seasons in the NBA, where he was named to five NBA All-Star teams. His number 45 was also retired by the Rockets following his player career.
In 1983, Tomjanovich began his coaching career in Houston, first as a scout and later an Assistant Coach under Head Coaches Bill Fitch and Don Chaney. In 1992, Tomjanovich was named the interim and then full-time Head Coach of the Houston Rockets.
During the 1992-1993 Season, Tomjanovich guided the Rockets to a Midwest Division title, making him the only Coach in NBA history to take a team from the lottery to a division title in his first full season. During the 1993-1994 and 1994-1995 campaigns, Coach Tomjanovich led the Rockets to back-to-back NBA Championships, making them the only franchise, outside of the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls, to win multiple championships in the 1990’s.
Tomjanovich ended his 11-year Rockets coaching tenure with a 503–397 (.559) regular-season record and a 51–39 (.567) playoff record – both marks continue to be franchise records today. In 2004, Tomjanovich became the successor to NBA coaching legend Phil Jackson, in Los Angeles. However, due to health implications, Tomjanovich, only coached 43 games with the Lakers before stepping away from the sidelines.
Today, Tomjanovich ranks tied for 5th all-time in NBA Championships (2 wins), tied for 6th all-time in Conference Championship wins (2 wins), 25th on the all-time playoff wins list (51 wins), and 29th all-time in regular-season winning percentage (55.5%).
Additionally, highlighting his success during the 1990’s, Tomjanovich ranks 4th in playoff games coached (90), 4th in playoff wins (51), as well as 5th in playoff win percentage [of Head Coaches with 20 or more playoff games coached (.556)] during one of the most competitive and exciting decades of basketball.
In addition to his tremendous success at the NBA coaching ranks, Coach Tomjanovich also coached the 1988 US Men’s senior basketball team to a bronze medal in the FIBA World Championship in Greece without any NBA players. In 2000, Tomjanovich coached the US Men’s Basketball Summer Olympics Team, featuring the likes of Ray Allen, Vince Carter, Kevin Garnett, Jason Kidd, Alonzo Mourning, and Gary Payton, to an undefeated record (8-0) and the gold medal.
Tomjanovich was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a Coach in 2021 (honored as part of the 2020 Class of inductees). He also was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, the Houston Sports Hall of Fame, as well as the University of Michigan Hall of Fame, becoming the first basketball player in school history to do so.
“Rudy Tomjanovich is widely respected for his ability to connect with, teach and get the most out of his superstar talents,” said David Fogel, National Basketball Coaches Association Executive Director and General Counsel. “His commitment to the game and his 32 year-run with the Rockets franchise is a testament to his work ethic and infectious personality. Congratulations to Rudy on this most deserving recognition.”
The National Basketball Coaches Association’s Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award honors the memory of Hall of Fame Coach Chuck Daly, who, over an outstanding NBA coaching career, set a standard for integrity, competitive excellence, and tireless promotion of NBA basketball. The award is determined annually by a Selection Committee comprised of some of the most respected coaches and basketball executives in the game, including Bernie Bickerstaff, Billy Cunningham, Joe Dumars, Phil Jackson, Gregg Popovich, Pat Riley, Donnie Walsh and Lenny Wilkens.
Prior recipients are Rick Adelman (2023), Mike Fratello (2022), Larry Brown (2021), Del Harris (2020), Frank Layden (2019), Doug Moe (2018), Al Attles and Hubie Brown (2017), K.C. Jones and Jerry Sloan (2016), Dick Motta (2015), Bernie Bickerstaff (2014), Bill Fitch (2013), Pat Riley (2012), Lenny Wilkens (2011), Jack Ramsay and Tex Winter (2010), and Tommy Heinsohn (2009).
About the NBCA: The National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) is the labor association that represents basketball coaches in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Founded in 1976 by legendary Boston Celtics player and coach Tommy Heinsohn, the NBCA consists of all NBA Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and alumni, and works closely with the NBA on all matters that pertain to the coaching profession.
TWO-TIME NBA CHAMPION AND HALL OF FAMER BILL WALTON
PASSES AWAY AT 71
NEW YORK, May 27, 2024 – Two-time NBA champion and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton passed away today at the age of 71 following a prolonged battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement:
“Bill Walton was truly one of a kind. As a Hall of Fame player, he redefined the center position. His unique all-around skills made him a dominant force at UCLA and led to an NBA regular-season and Finals MVP, two NBA championships and a spot on the NBA’s 50th and 75th Anniversary Teams. Bill then translated his infectious enthusiasm and love for the game to broadcasting, where he delivered insightful and colorful commentary which entertained generations of basketball fans. But what I will remember most about him was his zest for life. He was a regular presence at league events – always upbeat, smiling ear to ear and looking to share his wisdom and warmth. I treasured our close friendship, envied his boundless energy and admired the time he took with every person he encountered.
“As a cherished member of the NBA family for 50 years, Bill will be deeply missed by all those who came to know and love him. My heartfelt condolences to Bill’s wife, Lori; his sons, Adam, Nate, Luke and Chris; and his many friends and colleagues.”
