As NBA free agency officially tips off on Tuesday night, the Sacramento Kings could be a central figure in the proceedings with a Russell Westbrook and Domantas Sabonis being two players under the spotlight.
The Dallas Mavericks should re-sign Moussa Cisse to a multi-year deal after his breakout season, rather than risk losing him next offseason.
NBA free agency officially opens Monday evening, but trade activity has already dominated the league’s offseason. One of the biggest storylines continues to center on Kawhi Leonard, with the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors engaged in discussions that could reunite the two-time Finals MVP with the franchise he led to the 2019 NBA championship.The […]
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The Pistons and Kings seem likely to swap All-Star big men, which would oddly be great news for the Celtics.
Jalen Duren’s future with the Detroit Pistons has become one of the biggest storylines of NBA free agency, with the All-NBA center reportedly preparing to meet with the Sacramento Kings about a potential sign-and-trade. NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Monday that Duren will meet with Sacramento at the start of free agency “with the intentions […]
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The Sacramento Kings are trading guard Devin Carter and a 2033 second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto. The deal removes Carter’s $5.16 million salary from Sacramento’s books for the 2026-27 season as the franchise continues reshaping its roster after a 22-60 campaign. Carter, the No. 13 overall pick in […]
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As Jaylen Brown continues to hang in trade rumor limbo, Shams Charania explains exactly why this may be the case.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is “known to be a fan” of Detroit Pistons All-Star Jalen Duren’s game, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Duren was underwhelmed by Detroit’s offer in restricted free agency and will meet with the Lakers and Sacramento Kings. As a restricted free agent, Duren can sign an offer […]
Jalen Brunson is wasting no time keeping himself in shape this offseason. He led the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA championship on June 13, and the superstar guard is already working out 16 days later. A video of…
The Lakers have opted against exercising Nick Smith Jr.‘s team option for the 2026/27 season, and the Kings have likewise declined Killian Hayes‘ ’26/27 option, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter links). As a result, both former first-round picks will enter the offseason as unrestricted free agents. Smith, the 27th pick in the 2023 […]
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As expected, De’Anthony Melton will decline his $3.3 million player option in order to test the market as an unrestricted free agent, per Spotrac. De'Anthony Melton declined his player option with the Golden State Warriors, a league source told @spotrac. Melton will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. — Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) June 30, […]
8:11 pm: The Pistons aren’t looking to trade Duren, confirms Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press, reporting that there’s still a “high degree of confidence” within the organization that the big man will be re-signed. 7:25 pm: While Duren’s camp appears to seeking sign-and-trade scenarios and finding potential suitors willing to explore them, […]
After an underwhelming extension offer from the Pistons, Jalen Duren is expected to engage in discussions with the Lakers and the Kings to facilitate a move.
Sacramento Kings 2026 No. 7 pick Darius Acuff Jr. says he takes pride in running the show at point guard. (via Sactown Sports 1140 | The Drive Guys with Kevin Gleason & Allen Stiles): “I love it. I take pride in it. I’ve always been successful with the ball in my hands. I can do […]
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The Lakers are set to speak with Jalen Duren, but Detroit has already made its position on a potential sign-and-trade clear.
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A new report says the Kings could offer Domantas Sabonis in a sign and trade proposal for Pistons center Jalen Duren.
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly in a bidding war for Jalen Duren with the Sacramento Kings. It should be an easy choice.
A new report says Jalen Duren plans to meet with the Kings as Sacramento explores a sign and trade with the Detroit Pistons.
Tim Legler has a pretty good explanation for why ESPN’s NBA Finals broadcast didn’t give De’Aaron Fox’s crucial late-game decision the scrutiny it deserved at the time: the pandemonium that followed. Legler was a guest on the Awful Announcing Podcast last week and addressed the criticism that the ESPN/ABC broadcast crew of Mike Breen, Richard…
Growing rumors of All-Star center Jalen Duren potentially leaving the Detroit Pistons has led to the Los Angeles Lakers getting involved. Today’s reports indicated that Duren’s camp was looking at the Sacramento Kings as a sign and trade partner since Sacramento is willing to pay him more than Detroit. A new story emerged minutes later […]
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What Kristaps Porzingis' new deal means for the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Salary-cap experts break down the path.
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The Golden State Warriors made final call on Kristaps Porzingis' future amid Golden State's reported pursuit of Anthony Davis.
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In a big blow to the Detroit Pistons, breakout center Jalen Duren has demanded a sign-and-trade out of the Motor City due to the lowball offer the team made him on a new contract. He's already set up a meeting with the Sacramento Kings. BREAKING: Jalen Duren wants a sign and trade out of Detroit and is meeting with the Kings, per @ChrisBHaynes pic.twitter.com/Rf7pYMknv0 — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 29, 2026 As a restricted free agent, Duren is reportedly seeking $40 million per year on ...
Jalen Duren wants to leave the Detroit Pistons for the Sacramento Kings, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Duren is a restricted free agent. He plans to meet with Sacramento with the intention of structuring a sign-and-trade out of Detroit. Duren was underwhelmed by the Pistons’ initial offer in restricted free agency, according to Sam […]