James officially signed a 10-day contract with the Nets on Friday, and he'll be available to make his debut against the Celtics, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old should provide some much-needed depth at point guard for a Brooklyn team that's currently without James Harden (hamstring), Tyler Johnson (knee), Chris Chiozza (hand) and Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) in the backcourt. James last appeared in the NBA with the Suns and Pelicans in the 2017-18 season. He averaged 9.3 points on 38.3 percent shooting from the field in 19.1 minutes per game.

James is expected to sign a contract with Brooklyn once he satisfies the conditions of the NBA's health and safety protocols, Mark Stein of The New York Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rumors circulated over the weekend that Brooklyn was targeting James to fill the spot on the roster that opened up after LaMarcus Aldridge's retirement, and it appears a deal between player and team is merely a formality at this point. Because James only recently returned to the United States after spending the 2020-21 campaign with Russian club CSKA Moscow, he could face more rigorous intake testings than most newly signed players. James' timeline for making his Nets debut is murky as a result, but once he's activated, the 30-year-old should provide some much-needed depth at point guard for a Brooklyn team that's currently without James Harden (hamstring), Tyler Johnson (knee), Chris Chiozza (hand) and Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) in the backcourt. James last appeared in the NBA with the Suns and Pelicans in the 2017-18 season, averaging 9.3 points on 38.3 percent shooting from the field in 19.1 minutes per game over his 36 appearances.

James agreed to a one-year deal Tuesday with CSKA Moscow.

EDGE Analysis

James spent the first half of the 2017-18 season with the Suns before a brief stint with the Pelicans. The 28-year-old played out last season in Italy, where he averaged 19.8 points per game en route to winning the EuroLeague's Alphonso Ford Trophy. James, a Lamar University product, will now join CSKA as he continues his overseas career.

James has agreed to a three-year, $5-plus million contract with Italian club Olimpia Milano, Sportnado reports.

EDGE Analysis

James spent 36 games, mostly with the Suns, in the NBA during the 2017-18 campaign, averaging 9.3 points, 3.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 19.1 minutes per game. After he was let go in February by the Pelicans, he opted to join the Greek squad Panathinaikos. However, instead of re-upping with them, he's moving on to Italy, where he's secured a three-year deal. At 27-years-old, it's possible he attempts to make an NBA comeback.

James, who was waived by the Pelicans on Saturday, will play for Panathinaikos, a Greek basketball club, freelance reporter David Pick reports.

EDGE Analysis

Before signing his contract with the Suns over the summer, James had most recently played with Panathinaikos, averaging 13.1 points and 3.0 assists across 24 games. He'll reportedly return there, seemingly ending any chances he'll play for another NBA team this season.

James was let go by the Pelicans on Saturday, Will Guillory of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

EDGE Analysis

James appeared in four games with New Orleans, averaging 1.0 points and 1.5 assists across 4.5 minutes per game. The team apparently feels that their point guard depth of Jrue Holiday, Rajon Rondo and Ian Clark is sufficient.

James posted two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four assists and one steal across seven minutes in Saturday's 118-107 loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

The loss marked James' third game with the Pelicans. James is squarely behind Rajon Rondo, Jrue Holiday and Ian Clark on the teams point guard depth chart. After the All-Star break, he'll approach his 45-day NBA limit with New Orleans, forcing the Pelicans to make a roster decision on the 27-year-old reserve.

James will sign a two-way contract with the Pelicans, Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

James spent time with the Suns earlier this season but was waived in December when the team brought in veteran Isaiah Canaan. Given that he still has two-way-eligible days remaining, James will likely remain with the Pelicans through the All-Star break, but the team will then have to make a decision on his future. In 32 games for Phoenix, James compiled averages of 10.4 points, 3.8 assists and 2.8 rebonds per game.

James was waived by the Suns, Bobby Marks of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

James played 31 games with the Suns, averaging 10.4 points and 3.8 assists across 20.9 minutes per game. James' role started to fall by the wayside once the team signed Isaiah Canaan under the NBA's injury hardship exception. Now, with the team more healthy, the organization was forced to make a decision about who to keep, choosing Canaan.

James recorded 17 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five assists and one rebound in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 99-92 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Tyler Ulis drew the start instead of James Tuesday night, which has been the case for the past several games after James endured a horrific cold streak which lasted most of November. While he's given up any shot of a starting role as a result, he's trying to make a case for more playing time from the bench, where he's put up two straight respectable showings. James' role on the team seems to be with the second unit for the time being, so the rookie warrants ownership in only the deepest of leagues at this point.