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3-Team Trade Sends Lu Dort To Hawks
In a deal designed to help them clear salary cap space, t he Oklahoma City Thunder have sent one of their 2025 championship pieces, Lu Dort, to the Atlanta Hawks in a three team trade on Sunday. BREAKING: The Oklahoma City Thunder trading All-Defensive wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that sends three second-round picks to OKC, former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/4ewUxhRQA5 — S...
Did LeBron James Just Tip His Hand On Destination?
LeBron James appeared live on stage at a Fanatics Fest event on Friday, and dropped a comment that either may have tipped his hand on which team he'll be choosing in free agency... Or was just meant to get a rise out of the crowd. LeBron says “Trust The Process” and the crowd went nuts 💀 (h/t @Anthony_Rivardo ) pic.twitter.com/G5uQR99g51 — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 17, 2026 James riled up the live audience in New York when he repeated the longtime Sixers and Joel Embiid mantra, "T...
DeRozan's Future Held Up By 4 Teams & 2 Huge NBA Decisions
While change in the NBA is always upon us, there are some things that just never change. LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard have been a thorn in DeMar DeRozan's side, for different reasons throughout his career. From 2016 through 2018, James's Cleveland Cavaliers repeatedly eliminated DeMar's Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference playoffs. LeBron was the one stumbling block to DeRozan to make it to the NBA Finals. Then there's Kawhi Leonard. He was the man that the Raptors traded D...
Wild Anthony Davis Trade Idea Floated
Anthony Davis says he wants to stay with the Washington Wizards, the team that traded for him at last season's deadline. He has yet to suit up for the Wiz, but he has every intention of doing so this season. However, there's a rumor making the rounds that LeBron James would be keen to reunite with AD if the two of them could join forces with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Now, insider Fred Katz of The Athletic has floated a wild idea that could get Davis traded to the D...
Atlanta Hawks Lose Rotation Player For Significant Period
Some bad news for the Atlanta Hawks, who have lost big man Mouhamed Gueye to a fractured left foot. Following an MRI and evaluation, Gueye was diagnosed with a fractured left foot. He underwent surgery yesterday at the Emory Sports Medicine Complex to repair the fracture and will be re-evaluated in three-to-four months. https://t.co/KK1GGoigYj — Lauren L. Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) July 15, 2026 The injury came during a workout last week, and an MRI has now confirmed the severity of the...
Jonas Valanciunas Is Officially DONE With The NBA
It's now official. After more than a year of rumors, big man Jonas Valanciunas has decided to leave the NBA and head back home overseas to finish his basketball career. The Lithuanian lightning strikes in Kaunas. All-time NBA Lithuanian top scorer Jonas Valanciunas signs a 2-year deal with Zalgiris! 💚⚡️ pic.twitter.com/tCgXItJFAh — BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) July 15, 2026 JV is signing with a team in his home country of Lithuania, on a 2-year deal with the EuroLeague club Zalgiris ...
New Trade Suitor Emerges for Cam Johnson of the Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are trying to accomplish two main things this summer: re-sign RFA Peyton Watson, and somehow get under the second apron. To that end, they'll need to do some roster surgery to free up some money, and Cam Johnson and his $23 million owed next season is acknowledged as the most likely cap casualty. Several teams that had been interested in Johnson may have fallen by the wayside: The LA Lakers have made some significant signings in free agency, including Sandro Mamuk...
Kawhi Leonard Probe Deepens, More Investigations Opened
The NBA's investigation into Kawhi Leonard, the LA Clippers, and the alleged cap circumvention scandal has dragged on for 10 months. Now we're learning what's taking so long. Investigations into more wrongdoing are also ongoing. Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors, who traded for Kawhi recently to return to the team, must continue to wait to see if their deal can be completed. The NBA is opening a second investigation into Kawhi Leonard as part of the Aspiration probe, per @TheAthletic “The efforts...
Klay Thompson Linked to East Contender
Klay Thompson's days with the Dallas Mavericks could be numbered. He has been a trade (or even buyout) candidate this offseason as the Mavs look to the future. The former Splash Brother, now 36, is apparently drawing strong interest from the new-look Miami Heat. Miami is looking for more shooting to surround their new superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo as they go all-in this season, and Thompson would certainly fit the bill. It would also bring more championship pedigree to the Heat locker...
Lakers Sign Free Agent Forward To Team-Friendly Deal
The Brooklyn Nets declined his $6.25 million team option after the past season, but Ziaire Williams has taken his talents to the Los Angeles Lakers on a team-friendly deal, for $3 million. JUST IN: Ziaire Williams is signing a one-year, $3M deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, per @ShamsCharania Great pick up pic.twitter.com/wdSi6lieTm — NBARetweet (@RTNBA) July 13, 2026 The Lakers were looking to get younger and more athletic on the wing. The 6'9" Williams is the perfect addition to ...
Gary Trent Gets Shockingly Large Deal in Free Agency
After settling for minimum contracts of $2.6M and $3.7M over the last three seasons and being relegated to mostly a bench role, Gary Trent Jr. has landed himself a shockingly large deal in free agency. Four years, $64 million, and he's headed back to the Milwaukee Bucks. Free agent sniper Gary Trent Jr. is close to finalizing an agreement to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, league sources tell me. pic.twitter.com/oq8MgoJXPv — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 11, 2026 The deal is fully guarantee...
Ex-Heat Teammates Bam Adebayo & Tyler Herro in Physical Altercation In Vegas
In a wild breaking story, we're learning that former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro got into a scrap with each other in Las Vegas today. Bam reportedly punched Herro in the face. “Sources tell me that Bam Adebayo struck Tyler Herro in the face area as they were walking off the practice court… This happened when Bam approached Tyler Herro about comments Herro made on social media critiquing Bam.” Shams with more on the Bam/Herro altercation 😳 (via… — ClutchPoints (@Clutc...
Insider: LeBron James Signing 'A Done Deal'—But NOT With Cleveland
Brian Windhorst is usually spot on the money when it comes to dropping major NBA rumors. Especially when it comes to LeBron James. So if he says he's hearing that LeBron signing with a team other than Cleveland is a "done deal", we have to believe him. LeBron was reportedly going to take his time over the next few weeks to choose between the leading contenders, the Cavaliers, the Miami Heat, and... the Philadelphia 76ers? The Golden State Warriors? Here's what Windy had to say today:&nbs...
2 New Intriguing Teams Enter The DeMar DeRozan Sweepstakes
DeMar DeRozan is a free man. Free to choose his next NBA destination after being waived and stretched by the Sacramento Kings. There have been a number of teams rumored to be interested in the six-time All-Star, including his original home, the Toronto Raptors. There are several others that we've discussed as well . But two new, intriguing landing spots have entered the picture, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. ClutchPoints Insi...
Major Development Holds Up Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors
While the city of Toronto and all Raptors fans were looking forward to the return of Kawhi Leonard following the trade with the Los Angeles Clippers, it appears we all have to throw on the brakes for the time being. The trade will not be complete until the NBA concludes its investigation into the cap-circumvention scandal involving the Clippers and Leonard. Just in on NBA Today -- league's ongoing investigation puts a pause on Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade: pic.twitter.com/phgcaiC...
LeBron James Narrows Free Agent Choice to 3 Finalists
The LeBron James Sweepstakes is down to three. Or five. Depending on what Shams Charania is thinking at any given time. He says that three teams have been elevated by James to Finalist status, though he also names five teams in total. REPORT: The THREE teams LeBron James is trimming down his free-agency list to is Cleveland, Miami, or Philadelphia, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Where should LeBron sign? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/m6DC2TvYIY — Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) July 8, 2026 I...
Jonas Valanciunas Waived by Nuggets, Next Landing Spot Revealed
The newest member of the NBA free agent market is veteran center Jonas Valanciunas, who has been waived by the Denver Nuggets. However, it's quite likely he might have played his last game in North America. JUST IN: The Denver Nuggets are waiving center Jonas Valanciunas, league sources told @hoopshype . He had a fully guaranteed $10 million decision today. Denver will now owe Valanciunas $2 million for the 2026-27 season. He’s averaged 12.8 points and 9.0 rebounds in 14 NBA seasons. pic.twitt...
Pistons & Bucks Part of Elaborate 6-Team Trade
The Detroit Pistons & Milwaukee Bucks have swung a deal involving three long-time NBA veterans. The Bucks receive Caris LeVert, while the Pistons get Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. It's all part of a wild six-team trade that encompasses old and new moves. The Detroit Pistons are trading Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, sources tell ESPN. Pistons will create a trade exception from the deal and savings while Bucks acquire LeVert ...
6 Potential Destinations For Nuggets RFA Peyton Watson
The Denver Nuggets are struggling to find a way to keep restricted free agent Peyton Watson. But they are in peril of hitting the second apron and finding a price that they can digest while meeting Watson's needs is proving difficult. How difficult? Check out these figures, provided by ESPN's cap guru Bobby Marks: According to @BobbyMarks42 , if the @nuggets simply waived Valanciunis and then signed Peyton Watson to a $25 million/year contract, they would get hit with a tax penalty of $1...
Top 3 Landing Spots For Free Agent Jonathan Kuminga
It wasn't that long ago that former 7th overall pick Jonathan Kuminga wanted to be paid like a superstar, and forced his way out of Golden State. Now, he's an unrestricted free agent looking for a new deal. The Atlanta Hawks declined his $24.3 million team option for the upcoming season. He managed just 12.3 points per game in his 16 games after being traded from the Golden State Warriors to the Hawks. His original dreams of wanting $30M++ on a long-term deal are no more. Can he st...
Top 4 Landing Spots For DeMar DeRozan, Officially Waived By Kings
DeMar DeRozan is officially an unrestricted free agent. He was waived by the Sacramento Kings and is free to join any team on a cost-friendly contract. The Kings waived-and-stretched DeMar DeRozan’s final year under contract, per @ShamsCharania . DeRozan now hits the open market for contending teams to pursue, while Sacramento creates immediate cap flexibility. pic.twitter.com/HtHpSlv1zy — Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 6, 2026 Let's have a look at the top 4 potential landing spots for DeRozan. C...
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...
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-...
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