NBA signings: C Howard finally lands in Washington

The deal, reportedly for two years and $11 million with a player option for
the second year, ends a busy few weeks for the 14-year veteran. The Charlotte
Hornets traded him to the Brooklyn Nets on June 20 in exchange for Timofey
Mozgov, cash and draft picks.

He then agreed to a buyout with the Nets late last week but first had to clear
waivers. That happened on Monday, and on Wednesday he joined the Wizards.

Howard, 32, has averaged 17.4 points, 12.7 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in his
career, though his numbers have dipped in recent years (14.7 points, 12.3
rebounds and 1.5 blocks the past three seasons).

After eight seasons in Orlando, Howard has played for four clubs in six
seasons (not counting the brief tenure with Brooklyn) -- one in Los Angeles
with Lakers, three in Houston, then one each in Atlanta and Charlotte the past
two seasons.

--The San Antonio Spurs retained two of their own, officially re-signing
forwards Rudy Gay and Davis Bertans.

The 31-year-old Gay, entering his 13th season, reportedly signed a one-year,
$10 million contract. In his first season in San Antonio, Gay averaged 11.5
points and 5.1 rebounds in 57 games (six starts). He opted out after the
season, passing on a reported $8.8 million salary to become a free agent.

Bertans, a restricted free agent, reportedly got $14.5 million for the next
two seasons. The 25-year-old Latvian made $1.3 million in 2017-18. Bertans
averaged 5.9 points and 2.0 rebounds in 77 games (10 starts) last season,
shooting 37.3 percent from 3-point range. He shot 39.9 percent from deep in
2016-17.

--Omri Casspi is officially a member of the Memphis Grizzlies, signing what
was reported to be a one-year deal.

Casspi, 30, has averaged 8.0 points and 4.1 rebounds with six teams over nine
seasons. He was waived by Golden State before the playoffs after injuries
limited him to just 53 games in his lone season with the Warriors.

--Field Level Media