#nba-transactions

#nba-transactions

Melton suffered a partially torn ACL early last season after a misstep against the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 11. He said he knew something was wrong at halftime of the game, but he played through it. After tests revealed the partial tear, Melton spent several weeks consulting with doctors before ultimately deciding on season-ending surgery. He had the procedure on Dec. 4, 2024. His season debut on Thursday night will be exactly one year after the surgery.

SACRAMENTO -- The Kings have agreed to a one-year veteran minimum deal with free agent center Precious Achiuwa, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, adding some needed frontcourt depth to a struggling team. In a corresponding move to generate roster space, the Kings released second-year center Isaac Jones, sources said, opting for a more veteran presence to bolster their rotation. Achiuwa is in his sixth NBA season.

Some transactions result in meteoric success, like the Thunder and Celtics acquiring players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jayson Tatum through trades.

Traded Jalen McDaniels to the Sacramento Kings for Davion Mitchell, Jamal Shead, Sasha Vezenkov, and a 2025 2nd-round pick, receiving an A+ grade.