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Significant Development In Nuggets' Peyton Watson Dilemma

Restricted free agent Peyton Watson is undoubtedly a crucial figure that the Denver Nuggets do not want to lose. That has been the talking point around the NBA since the season ended. But while extension talks are underway "in earnest," per reports , there's also been a significant and surprising new development on that front on Sunday.  The Nuggets are now open to sign-and-trade scenarios involving Peyton Watson, per @sam_amick ( https://t.co/EQkqMyjEsX ). The Clippers are a team showing...

Top 5 Players Still Available in NBA Free Agency

From RFAs to UFAs, there are still plenty of big-name talents out on the market for NBA teams to pursue a few days into free agency. As we take a look through the list of available players currently without a contract as of the 4th of July, some players are looking for their independence from their current team, while others will re-sign.  Let's have a look at the Top 5 players still available in free agency. But for this exercise, we'll leave out the ones who are clearly, undoubtedly, go...

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DeMar DeRozan On His Way Out of Sacramento

It wasn't quite the scenario he had envisioned when he agreed to go to Sacramento. Now, after two disappointing seasons for the Kings, six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan's days in SacTown are numbered. In fact, insider Jake Fischer reports that a buyout is imminent. The Kings are expected to come to a buyout agreement with DeMar DeRozan in the coming days, per @JakeLFischer His market will be dependent on if he is willing to sign for the veterans minimum pic.twitter.com/xqXT7IswoI — Fullcourtpass...

Lakers Trade Deandre Ayton To Surprising Destination

The blockbuster addition of Walker Kessler this week has made Deandre Ayton completely superfluous in LA, leading to today's move in which the Lakers shipped Ayton to the Washington Wizards.  Just in: The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two Wizards second-round picks in 2031 and 2032, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/bAEtSFpTNi — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2026 In return, LA gets Jaden Hardy and two Wizards' second-...

LeBron’s Agent Reveals 5 Leading Free Agent Destinations For James

LeBron James' agent and bff Rich Paul went on a podcast on Friday and brought with him a whiteboard outlining his prized client's most likely destinations in free agency this summer.  And in a surprise, the Golden State Warriors are not amongst the apparent five frontrunners anymore. T his was confirmed by Shams Charania . The whiteboard boldly featured five favored teams in the middle, and five other teams literally on the outside, looking in.  Rich Paul’s white board for LeBron’s n...

Kyle Lowry To Announce Retirement In A Special Way

After a 20-year career, six-time All-Star and NBA Champion Kyle Lowry will be signing one more contract before he officially retires next week. He'll sign a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors next week and retire as a member of the team for which he's become an icon.  Can confirm @michaelgrange ’s report: Kyle Lowry will sign a one-day contract with Toronto next week and retire as a member of the Raptors, with his jersey retirement planned for this upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/...

Shocking Blockbuster Trade Sends Jaylen Brown To The Sixers

Out of left field, the Philadelphia 76ers have swooped in and won the Jaylen Brown sweepstakes. The Boston Celtics, in a shocking move, have traded their 2024 Finals MVP to their arch-rival Sixers in exchange for... Paul George? Plus two first-rounders.  BLOCKBUSTER: The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/xNcNlIV2mh — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)...

Blockbuster Sign & Trade as Lakers Acquire Walker Kessler From Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers have finally acquired the elite rim-protecting center they've long been after, swinging a blockbuster sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz for Walker Kessler. BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and first-round swaps in 2028 and 2030, sources tell ESPN. Kessler will sign a massive four-year, $130 million deal with the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/rt8b17fEQZ — Shams Charania (@ShamsCha...

Free Agent Norman Powell Leaves Heat, Chooses New Destination

Coming off his first All-Star season, Norman Powell will be leaving the Miami Heat in free agency, and has decided to head to the team that targeted him right from the start, the Chicago Bulls. Just in: Free agent Norman Powell has agreed to a two-year, $45 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Powell joins the Bulls as a potent scorer after an NBA All-Star season in Miami, averaging nearly 22 points over the last two years. pic.twitter.com/7cFk2zFxpD — Shams Charania (@Shams...

Shocking Blockbuster Trade Sends Kawhi Leonard Back To Toronto Raptors

In a shocking turn of events, Kawhi Leonard is heading back to the Toronto Raptors, in a blockbuster trade with the LA Clippers.  BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP. pic.twitter.com/VovqGw5qS6 — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2026  The Rapt...

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LeBron James Informs LA Lakers He Is Moving On To Another Team

It's official. LeBron James will NOT be returning to the LA Lakers. After eight seasons, he has officially ended his tenure in La La Land, leaving behind his son Bronny.  Breaking: LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, his agent told @ShamsCharania . pic.twitter.com/3uYVROBrH1 — ESPN (@espn) June 30, 2026 The Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cava...

Report: Kawhi Leonard To Raptors 'Appears Imminent'

"This is lining up. This trade could happen today." That's the word from notable NBA Insider Brian Windhorst about a Kawhi Leonard trade back to the Toronto Raptors. Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors could happen today, per @WindhorstESPN “This trade could happen today. I think the Clippers and Raptors have agreed on player compensation. I think it’d be Brandon Ingram based on what I am told. What they have been haggling over is the draft pick… pic.twitter.com/FS9x39gGT2 — NBA Courtside (@NBA__Cour...

Jalen Duren Demands Trade Out Of Detroit, Picks New Destination

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 ...

Shocking Blockbuster Move Sees Ja Morant Traded Out West

The Memphis Grizzlies have finally unloaded Ja Morant in a blockbuster deal, trading him to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/FJOTzGe5Tr — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2026 The Blazers already have Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson and Jrue Holiday as lead guards, but seem to be corner...

Warriors Trying For Stunning Unification of LeBron James & Anthony Davis

The Golden State Warriors are attempting to put a whole lot of championship rings together on the same team, as they are pursuing both Anthony Davis (in a trade with the Wizards) AND LeBron James (in free agency) to form a super-team with Steph Curry & Draymond Green. The Warriors are attempting to trade with the Wizards for Anthony Davis and then sign free agent LeBron James, per Yahoo Sports' @KevinOConnor . Sources say Golden State hope adding Davis would help lure LeBron from the Lakers on...

NBA Trade: Miles Bridges Dealt To Phoenix as Suns & Hornets Complete Big Trade

The Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets have completed a trade that sees Miles Bridges heading to the desert.  BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/vjcR7AdwSD — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2026 In exchange, the Suns send Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick to Charlott...

NBA Trade Rumor: Jaylen Brown Could Pair Up With Nikola Jokic

Could Jaylen Brown team up with Nikola Jokic? According to reports, the Denver Nuggets are considering making a pitch for Jaylen Brown, as the Boston Celtics' former Finals MVP is on the trade block.  REPORT: Denver Nuggets have discussed pursuing Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown through trade, according to Marc Stein of Stein Line. Denver has players like Peyton Watson, Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson, Spencer Jones to offer, as well as many draft assets. Should… pic.twitter.com...

Huge Contract Decision For Magic, Waiving Former 6th Overall Pick

In a move specifically made to  help the Orlando Magic move under the second apron, the team has cut ties with their former 6th overall lottery pick in the 2017 Draft, Jonathan Isaac. The Orlando Magic have waived Jonathan Isaac, making him an unrestricted free agent, per @JakeLFischer . pic.twitter.com/BRZ7PUCQPr — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 27, 2026 Isaac's entire  $14.5 million salary for the coming season would have become fully guaranteed tomorrow.  By waiving him to...

You Won't Believe The Trade Offers for Ja Morant

Ja Morant has played his last game for the Memphis Grizzlies. This much seems to be agreed upon by almost every NBA observer. But exactly what team would take him on is another question.  "(Morant is) Flagrantly available," said insider Brian Windhorst . "Like, he couldn't be more available. If Ja had just one year left on his contract, he could have been traded months ago. But he's got two years left (with a total of $87 million owed). "So if you trade for him and it doesn't work out, yo...

Celtics Discussing Blockbuster 1-for-1 With Pistons For Jaylen Brown

The Jaylen Brown talks continue for the Boston Celtics, as the team faces an uncomfortable situation if they try to bring him back after trying (but failing) to trade him twice in the past four years. First, it was for Kevin Durant when he was with the Brooklyn Nets back in 2022, and now, of course, the very loud trade talks this offseason that would have had Brown heading to the Milwaukee Bucks (or a third team as a facilitator) in a Giannis Antetokounmpo deal. But a blockbuster move could st...

Raptors Leading Contenders To Trade For & Extend Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard had one of the best seasons of his career when he led the Toronto Raptors to the NBA championship in 2019 and was named the Finals MVP. Could a reunion be coming seven years later?  Reports from around the league have the Raptors as one of five teams interested in trading for Leonard — but the only one he'd consider signing an extension with, according to insider Jake Fischer.  REPORT: Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, & Toronto Raptors are all interested ...

NBA Blockbuster: LaMelo Ball Heading To Western Conference

The next big NBA star on the move is LaMelo Ball. The Charlotte Hornets are trading point guard Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033). Charlotte is indeed now trading LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, league sources say, after @TheSteinLine revealed Minnesota’s interest last night. The Hornets have successfully pried Naz Reid away from the Wolve...

NBA TRADE: Pistons Trade Isaiah Stewart To Western Conference

The Detroit Pistons have made the first NBA-player trade of the Day 2 of the NBA Draft, dealing volatile center/forward Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies for three future second-round picks. Just in: The Detroit Pistons are trading C/F Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies for three future second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. Pistons clear Stewart's salary and pick up assets while Grizzlies acquire a 25-year-old as a rugged frontcourt piece. pic.twitter.com/V8zbaI5OXr — Shams Charani...

Celtics & Cavaliers Eyeing Blockbuster Deal

Now that the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes is over, it's time for the newest installment of the Jaylen Brown Drama. The Boston Celtics are stuck with a star player whom they've very publicly tried to trade away for other superstars twice in the last four years. It's almost inevitable that they have to deal him.  There are obviously a number of teams that would love to get their hands on Brown, and the latest rumor has the Celtics trying to turn him into Evan Mobley from the Cleveland ...

Sacramento Kings To Make Stunning Move With DeMar DeRozan

The Sacramento Kings are trying their hardest to trade DeMar DeRozan. The six-time All-Star has a  $25.74 million expiring contract, but it is only guaranteed for $10 million. If they can't trade him, however, the Kings are expected to make the stunning move of waiving and stretching his contract over the next three seasons.   The Kings are expected to waive DeMar DeRozan if they cannot find a trade partner, per @MikeAScotto The Clippers are considered the favorites to sign him. “In ...