Pascal Siakam dropped a game-high 31 points and was named Eastern Conference Finals MVP 365 days ago pic.x.com/Bp358AL5Y5

Scottie Barnes is the first Raptor since Pascal Siakam in 2022 to drop 30+ in a playoff game. Has been an absolute superstar tonight. 31-4-8 + 2 stocks

Pascal Siakam, 4x #NBAAllStar pic.x.com/xQHDI5j2w5

Former Detroit Pistons draft bust Henry Ellenson has turned into a star in South Korea.

And looking at the league's official transaction sheet, the Bucks have waived Justise Winslow and Henry Ellenson. Pretty typical of the sign-and-waives that occur at the end of preseason to get players to a G-League roster.

@eric_nehm: The Bucks continue to make changes at the bottom of their roster. The Bucks waived James Akinjo and signed Justise Winslow to an Exhibit 10 contract, per a league source. @MikeAScotto first on the Winslow signing.

I should add that Henry Ellenson's 10-day contract is now expired. No word yet on if they'll re-up him (it'd make sense to wait until tomorrow with an off day today) or pause for flexibility through the deadline.

Every once in a while in fantasy basketball, you’ll see a stat line from someone on the waiver wire that will literally make you go “Woah, what the hell?” It doesn’t happen often because if you’re familiar with the NBA, you get that fluky performances do happen and aren’t necessarily indicative of anything; this is the same league that once saw Malachi Flynn drop 50 in a game, after all. Please, blog, may I have some more?

I covered two of the most surprising 50-balls in NBA history. This was No. 1. Enjoyed my time covering Malachi.

@ShamsCharania: The Charlotte Hornets are signing guard Malachi Flynn to a 10-day contract, sources tell ESPN. Flynn has played for the Austin Spurs in the G League this season and now enters his fifth NBA season.

The Charlotte Hornets are signing guard Malachi Flynn to a 10-day contract, sources tell ESPN. Flynn has played for the Austin Spurs in the G League this season and now enters his fifth NBA season.

Yuta Watanabe announcing his decision to return to Japan, two months ahead of his NBA player option date, suggests he's declining that option. Will save the Grizzlies a little bit of wiggle room as they likely go into the tax next season. dailymemphian.com/section/sports…

Former Grizzly (twice!) and a great guy, believe we will also see him in Olympics.

@KC_Shibata: Former Raptors shooter Yuta Watanabe via his Instagram Live just revealed his plan to go back to Japan for the 2024-25 season, ending his 6-year NBA career. Best wishes for him! To my basketball friends in North America, please send your encouragements to Yuta!

The Phoenix stars couldn’t help but react to Yuta Watanabe’s awesome play.

Patrick McCaws pair of championship rings with the Warriors didnt come without a full plate of rookie duties.

Patrick McCaw signed a training camp deal with the 76ers on Tuesday. 

76ers bring in another winner, though it’s unlikely he makes the final roster. McCaw is well-known for winning a ring in each of his first three seasons, but he’s never contributed enough to provide fantasy value. 

The Raptors have decided to waive Patrick McCaw on Thursday.

The three-time champ had just five points on the season with the Raptors and wasn't part of their grand plan, let alone their rotation. We'll be on the lookout to see if he has any potential suitors, but regardless of where he ends up, he'll more than likely be a non-factor in fantasy hoops. 

RT: After acquiring Kevin Durant in the offseason, expectations for the Rockets were high. Then point guard Fred VanVleet was ruled out after tearing his ACL.Suddenly, those big expectations landed at least in part on Reed Sheppard's shoulders.story:https://t.co/ilqZcc6Adz

After acquiring Kevin Durant in the offseason, expectations for the Rockets were high. Then point guard Fred VanVleet was ruled out after tearing his ACL.Suddenly, those big expectations landed at least in part on Reed Sheppard's shoulders.story:nytimes.com/athletic/72355

Stan Van Gundy rightfully dragging the Rockets for their negligence of the professional point guard position this season after the Fred VanVleet ACL injury

. @bricepsensa has scored 77 points and hit 15 threes over his last three games, all of which he came off the bench. He joins Rodney Hood (Nov 2017) as the only Jazz players to average 25.0 points and 5.0 three-pointers made over a three-game span while coming off the bench. pic.x.com/yywTBufPEJ

Rodney Hood told ESPN he is retiring after 8 seasons in the NBA with UTA, CLE, POR, TOR, MIL and LAC. The 6-8 guard/forward made a comeback attempt with the Memphis Hustle in the G League last season before another injury told him it was time. pic.x.com/N7Ty7KR1fv

Rodney Hood told ESPN he is retiring after 8 seasons in the NBA with UTA, CLE, POR, MIL and LAC. The 6-8 guard/forward made a comeback attempt with the Memphis Hustle in the G League last season before another injury told him it was time. pic.x.com/myhfEEdElQ

The Bucks have waived De'Andre Bembry. 

Bembry is out for the season after undergoing right knee surgery. The Bucks have opened a roster spot with this move but it's unclear who they have their eyes on for now.

The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving forward DeAndre' Bembry, opening up a roster spot, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Bembry recently underwent season-ending knee surgery.

De'Andre Bembry suffered a right knee injury during Saturday's loss to the Warriors and did not return to the game. 

Bembry played just four minutes before exiting the game, going scoreless with one steal. He hasn't offered much in the way of fantasy value when healthy, so his injury will not have an impact in that regard. But if Bembry has to miss time the Bucks would take a hit depth-wise, especially with Pat Connaughton (hand) still sidelined.