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HBO’s untitled pilot about the Showtime Lakers of the 1980s has cast two key roles. Variety has learned that Quincy Isaiah has been cast as Earvin “Magic” Johnson, while Solomon Hughes will star as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the hour-long drama. The Johnson character is described as being as gifted in the game as he is magnetic in his life. His fast-paced, captivating style of play revolutionizes the sport of basketball even as his style of celebrity transforms the social fabric of the culture.
Chris Reichert: Former NBA big man Solomon Jones has signed with the NBA D-League, per a league source #NBADL
The Chicago Bulls announced today the signing of free agents Kim English, Ben Hansbrough and Solomon Jones to round out their 2014-15 training camp roster. Per team policy, terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Shams Charania: The Chicago Bulls have signed free agent center Solomon Jones to a one-year, veteran-minimum deal, league source tells RealGM.
According to sources, Solomon Jones has entered his name into the NBA D-League player pool. DLeagueDigest.com first learned of Jones’ consideration back on January 16, but later learned that he was waiting for the best situation to present itself.
It was reported here at DleagueDigest.com that Solomon Jones was entering the NBA D-League player pool, and according to sources Jones is still intent on going to the NBADL, but is waiting for a good situation before entering. Jones played with the Orlando Magic earlier this season, and would no doubt be a solid addition for any NBA D-League team in need of a big man.
According to a source, Solomon Jones will enter his name into the NBA D-League player pool. Jones was waived by the Orlando Magic on January 7. Jones appeared in 11 games and averaged 1.2 points, 1.4 rebounds in 7.7 minutes this season. Up until this point, the 7-year NBA veteran has never played in the NBA D-League.
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The Orlando Magic waived reserve big man Solomon Jones after the team's 110-94 loss to the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Waiving Jones, coupled with the decision to waive Hedo Turkoglu on Friday, leaves the Magic's roster at 13 players and gives the Magic some additional roster flexibility. (An NBA team may carry a maximum of 15 players on its roster.) Jones' salary for the season was $1,186,459, but it was fully unguaranteed. If the Magic had kept him beyond the close of business on Jan. 7, his entire salary would've become guaranteed.
Orlando - Hedo Turkoglu and Solomon Jones: Tukoglu is guaranteed to be waived, and indeed may have already been by the time you read this. Meanwhile, the veteran Jones adds little to a young team not intending to win much in the short term, and hasn't played well in his limited time, but the waiving of Turkoglu opens up a roster spot so he may not need to be.
Orlando Magic backup big man Solomon Jones suffered a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee and will need surgery, team officials said. It's unclear when he'll be able to return, but it's a disappointing development for the 29-year-old Mount Dora native. Team officials said Jones will be out "indefinitely."
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