The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have waived forward Justin Champagnie. Toronto’s roster now stands at 14, with two two-way players.  

Champagnie, 6-foot-6, 202 pounds, averaged 2.2 rebounds, 1.9 rebounds and 7.5 minutes in 39 career games with the Raptors. He scored in double figures twice, including a career-high 14 points Jan. 4, 2022 against San Antonio. Champagnie originally signed a two-way contract with Toronto in the summer of 2021.

An ESPN report last week indicated James Harden has interest in returning to the Houston Rockets this offseason as a free agent depending on how the next few months plays out with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Harden was also a free agent last offseason and signed a two-year, $68.6 million deal with the Sixers that contains a player option for 23-24.

At the age of 33, Harden could continue signing shorter term deals in order to maintain flexibility.

"There are a lot of whispers around the league that he wants to continue cycling through one-plus-one kind of deals," said Zach Lowe.

The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to sign AJ Lawson to a Two-Way contract.

Dallas will waive Tyler Dorsey to create the roster spot for Lawson.

The Detroit Pistons have agreed to sign Jared Rhoden to a Two-Way deal.

The Pistons will waive Braxton Key to create a roster spot for Rhoden.

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to sign Louis King to a Two-Way contract, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

King is averaging 20 points per game for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.

The Sixers will waive Saben Lee to create a roster spot for King, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

James Harden is seriously considering returning to the Houston Rockets this offseason as a free agent if he decides against a new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Harden and his camp have been openly weighing a return to Houston in recent weeks and months.

Harden requested a trade from the Rockets before the 20-21 season.

Harden signed a two-year, $68.6 million contract with the Sixers, including a player option for 2023-2024 that allows him to re-enter free agency this summer. 

Harden remains drawn to the community, lifestyle and family in Houston. 

The Houston front office would have to evaluate how bringing back Harden would impact their young core of talent of Jalen Green, Jabari Smith and Kevin Porter Jr. 

The Indiana Pacers and Myles Turner have opened up discussions for a contract extension, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The Pacers, who have $25 million in cap space, have discussed a renegotiation-and-extension deal with Turner's agent.

The team can offer Turner up to $19.1 million more on top of his current contract of $18 million this season for an individual max of $37.1 million. They could then drop his salary down in upcoming seasons.

Still at the initial phase of discussions, the two sides have until March 1 to reach a deal.

Sources add that the Pacers also remain open minded on the trade market, with the Lakers and Raptors having shown interest in Turner. 

The Charlotte Hornets and Miles Bridges are holding talks on a new deal as he remains a restricted free agent.

There is optimism a deal between Bridges and the Hornets could be reached in the near future.

Bridges is expected to be suspended by the NBA for his no contest felony charge on a domestic violence incident. 

Bridges and Klutch Sports have been in contact with the Hornets and are are working together on Bridges' plans to work with local domestic violence groups and community organizations to start reacclimating himself to the Charlotte community.

During his three-year probation, Bridges will be required to complete 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling and 52 weeks of parenting classes and serve 100 hours of community service.

Jordan Clarkson and the Utah Jazz have opened negotiations on a contract extension.

Clarkson can become a free agent in 2023 if he declines his $14.3 million option.

Clarkson is averaging career highs of 20.1 points and 4.5 assists per game.

If Clarkson enters free agency, he would be one of the best available guards on the open market.

The Chicago Bulls have signed Carlik Jones to a Two-Way contract and waived Kostas Antetokounmpo. 

Jones was with the Bulls for training camp this season.

Antetokounmpo had yet to appear in a game with the Bulls.