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The Las Vegas Aces waived guard Chennedy Carter to clear room for developmental prospect Justine Pissott, ending Carter’s stint despite notable scoring flashes (12.2 PPG in 16.9 MPG). Her time with Vegas followed prior suspensions and disciplinary issues, plus a public dispute over playing time and injuries, leaving her WNBA future uncertain as teams weigh risk versus reward.
The Orlando Magic announced they have waived forward Jonathan Isaac after his 328-game run with the team, where he averaged 6.8 PPG and 4.5 RPG, and he sat out last season’s playoffs due to a left knee strain. The release also outlines the Magic’s 2026 NBA Summer League schedule in Las Vegas, with play beginning July 9 and running through July 19.
Orlando Magic officially waived Jonathan Isaac, extracting $8M of guaranteed money from his $14.5M 2026-27 salary and weighing cap-relief options such as stretching the $8M across seven years (which would ease the tax hit but block a new deal until the agreement ends) or keeping the guarantee on the books; the team appears to lean away from stretching. Isaac, 28, had a limited role this season after knee injuries, averaging 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10 minutes over 52 games, and his departure creates four standard contract openings as Orlando reorganizes around new pieces.
The Connecticut Sun waived guard Hailey Van Lith after nine games this season, the second time this month she’s been cut (she was released by the Chicago Sky earlier). Van Lith averaged 8.1 points and 2.2 assists for the Sun; her 2025 rookie year numbers were modest (3.5 PPG in 29 games for Chicago as a reserve). With questions about playing time, potential landing spots named include the Phoenix Mercury, Toronto Tempo, or Portland Fire, though minutes may still be limited as teams recalibrate for 2025.
A North Carolina federal judge said Comey’s upcoming initial appearance could be canceled if he files a waiver by Friday; the hearing would proceed otherwise. The DOJ backs the waiver option. Comey faces two charges for allegedly threatening President Trump via a seashells photo, each carrying up to five years in prison. Comey has denied wrongdoing and has already appeared in a Virginia court for an initial proceeding.
Trump extends the Jones Act waiver for 90 days to help stabilize energy prices amid Iran-related disruption, noting that 40+ tankers have used the waiver and more than 9 million barrels of U.S. oil have reached domestic ports, while critics say the move benefits oil traders more than consumers and could undermine the domestic maritime industry.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the US decision to extend a waiver allowing Russia to sell oil despite Western sanctions until May 16, arguing that every dollar from such sales funds Moscow’s war. Washington says the measure eases an energy crunch linked to the broader Iran-related conflict and the US-Israel war, while Zelensky cited Russia’s shadow fleet and potential revenue around $10 billion that could fuel further strikes as Ukraine endures ongoing drone and missile attacks.
Jaden Ivey says the Bulls lied about waiving him for conduct detrimental to the team after an Instagram Live in which he criticized Pride Month and religion, arguing he was staying in the gym and rehabbing; the Bulls emphasize professionalism and accountability as his season ends due to knee pain.
Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey after he posted lengthy anti-LGBT statements during three Instagram Live sessions, with the team citing conduct detrimental to the franchise. Coach Billy Donovan said the decision underscored a standard of professionalism and concern for players’ well-being. Ivey, who was rehabbing a knee injury and had just been acquired at the trade deadline, had used the streams to rail against Pride Nights and Bulls management, and later criticized the move in a follow-up livestream.
Milwaukee Bucks waived Cam Thomas to promote Pete Nance to a multiyear contract. Thomas, on a minimum-salary deal for the rest of the season, averaged 10.6 PPG in 18 games with Milwaukee. If he clears waivers, he becomes a free agent but cannot play in the playoffs; Milwaukee would incur an $844,607 dead-money cap hit if he clears, and any team that claims him would inherit his cap hit.
President Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to let foreign-flag ships move fuel between U.S. ports in an effort to lower energy costs, as gas and diesel prices rise; experts say the savings are likely small and the administration also eased sanctions on Venezuela to boost oil supply.
The White House is considering a limited 30-day waiver of the Jones Act to allow more flexible movement of energy products between U.S. ports, a move that could provide some relief to gasoline prices, though experts say any impact would likely be modest amid broader supply- and market-driven factors, including Iran-related disruptions and a planned release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
The US Treasury issued a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea to keep global supplies flowing, describing it as a short-term stopgap and saying Russia won’t gain significant financial benefit. Washington also expects India to eventually buy more US oil. Indian refiners have been buying Russian cargoes amid an oil crunch, with about 20 million barrels contracted so far, and state refiners continue talks with traders for prompt deliveries.
Brooklyn Nets are waiving guard Cam Thomas after the trade deadline, allowing the 24-year-old to sign with another team for the rest of the season. The move signals the Nets don’t plan to keep him beyond this year despite his scoring ability (15.6 PPG this season; 24.0 PPG last season when healthy) and comes amid ongoing questions about his passing, defense and decision-making tied to his restricted free agency.
The Dallas Cowboys released cornerback Trevon Diggs, citing multiple factors including performance issues, injuries, and notably his skipping a team flight after a game, which violated team protocol. Despite a strong previous performance, Diggs' recent injuries and disciplinary issues contributed to the decision, with coach Brian Schottenheimer emphasizing that the protocol breach was a significant factor.