HoopsNews: Cavs, Pistons, Saunders

Today’s quick news and moves from around the world of pro basketball, all on one easy-to-follow page. Check regularly for updates.

The Cavaliers have waived forward Austin Daye, guard/forward D.J. Stephens, guard Dionte Christmas and forward Jack Cooley, per GM David Griffin. The Cavs' roster now stands at 16.

The Pistons are exploring trade options involving forward Danny Granger, per the Detroit Free-Press.

Undrafted guard Ryan Boatright (Connecticut) has signed with the Pistons, per the team. Boatright was waived by the Nets earlier in the week.

Flip Saunders won't coach the Timberwolves this season due to complications from cancer treatment, per ESPN.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has been named Team USA coach for 2017-20, per U.S. Basketball. Popovich will replace Duke University coach Mike Krzyzewski, who is stepping aside following the 2016 games in Brazil. Krzyzewski will move into a special advisor role.

The Hornets have waived undrafted Ohio State guard Sam Thompson, center Jason Washburn, and guards Damien Wilkins and Elliot Williams, per the team.

The Spurs have waived small forward Reggie Williams, per Yahoo Sports.

The Trail Blazers have waived guard Phil Pressey and forward Omari Johnson, president of basketball operations Neil Olshey.

The Pistons have waived forward Cartier Martin, swingman Adonis Thomas and center Jordan Bachynski, per the team.

The Warriors have waived guard Chris Babb, swingmen Jarell Eddie and Xavier Henry and forward Chris Udofia, per the team. Henry is expected to join the D-League's Santa Cruz Warriors, Yahoo Sports reports.

The Lakers have waived forward Jonathan Holmes, per GM Mitch Kupchak.

The Knicks have waived swingman Thanasis Antetokounmpo, forward Darion Atkins and forward/center DaJuan Summers, guard Travis Trice II and swingman Wesley Saunders, per the team.

The Magic have waived center Nnanna Egwu, per GM Rob Hennigan.

The Pelicans have waived guard Sean Kilpatrick and swingman Chris Douglas-Roberts, per the team.

The Rockets have waived forward Chris Walker, center Jeremy Tyler, and guards Will Cummings and Denzel Livingston, per the team.

The Thunder exercised their fourth-year contract options on center Steven Adams and guard Andre Roberson in addition to the third-year option on forward Mitch McGary, per Sam Presti.

Former Virginia guard Mustapha Farrakhan has signed with the Thunder, per USBasket.

The Celtics are expected to exercise the third-year options on point guard Marcus Smart and swingman James Young, per CSN New England.

Heat guard Gerald Green has been fined $25,000 for making menacing gestures on the court, per NBA executive VP of basketball operations by Kiki Vandeweghe.

The D-League's Canton Charge have released their promotional schedule for the upcoming season, the franchise's fifth. Click here to view the complete promotional schedule.

Former NBA forward IkeDiogu has agreed to a contract with the Guangdong Southern Tigers of China, per Sportando.

Former West Virginia forward John Flowers has signed with English club Bayreuth, per Eurobasket News.

Ex-Memphis forward Robert Dozier has agreed to a contract with French club Le Mans, per EuroBasket.

Former New Mexico guard Kendall Williams has signed with Rent4office of Germany, per the team.

Former East Tennessee State guard Justin Tubbs has signed with Homenetmen Beirut of Lebanon, per AsiaBasket.

-- Compiled by Sam Amico

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