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Aaron Holiday Signs With Maxima Roma
After spending the past eight seasons in the NBA, free agent point guard Aaron Holiday will continue his career overseas, per Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. The Italian team Maxima Roma put out a press release on Wednesday stating that it has signed Holiday for the 2026/27 season. Maxima Roma is entering its first season in […]
Pacific Notes: Dunleavy, Lendeborg, Lakers, Suns Arena
After striking out on bigger-name targets at the 2026 trade deadline and earlier this offseason, the Warriors will likely have to wait until closer to the 2027 trade deadline to meaningfully upgrade their roster, as general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. recently alluded to, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. “We have multiple ways to […]
Sixers Notes: Lineups, Two-Way, Maxey, Preseason
The Sixers have rarely had the kind of firepower they currently boast, according to Adam Aaronson of The Philly Voice, who notes that Philadelphia’s collection of scoring threats puts the team in position to withstand injuries to key starters without its offense falling off significantly. That depth provides a lot of built-in security but also […]
Nets To Sign Nick Pringle To Exhibit 10 Deal
The Nets are signing free agent forward Nick Pringle, his agency, Seros Partners, announced (via Instagram). It’ll be a Exhibit 10 contract, according to NetsDaily (Twitter link). Pringle wrapped up his six-year college career playing for Arkansas last season, starting 33 of his 35 games and averaging 4.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 18.9 minutes […]
Pelicans Waive Hunter Dickinson
The Pelicans have waived Hunter Dickinson, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (via Twitter). Dickinson re-signed on a two-way contract with New Orleans last month after playing on a two-way contract for them last season. He was tendered a two-way qualifying offer prior in June, making him a restricted free agent, and simply accepted that QO […]
Atlantic Notes: Nets, Anunoby, Queta, George
Speaking to NetsDaily, Nets governor Joe Tsai admitted that he wasn’t thrilled about the fact that his team’s cross-town rivals won a title in June, but he made it clear it won’t impact how he runs his own franchise. “Every year, some team is going to win a championship,” Tsai said. “So it happens that […]
Jeanie Buss’ Siblings Still Want To Sell Stake In Lakers
After word broke on Monday that Jeanie Buss is resisting her siblings’ push to sell the family’s remaining ownership stake in the Lakers to incoming owners Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, her five siblings – Jim Buss, Johnny Buss, Janie Buss, Joey Buss, and Jesse Buss – put out a statement on Tuesday indicating that they […]
Malik Dia Signs Two-Way Contract With Pelicans
Undrafted free agent forward Malik Dia has signed a two-way contract with the Pelicans, per NBA.com’s transaction log. Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link) broke word of the agreement. New Orleans had a two-way spot open on its roster alongside Hunter Dickinson and Jaron Pierre Jr., so no corresponding move was necessary to make room […]
Contract Details: Highsmith, Watford, Beal, Pedulla, Smith
Although Haywood Highsmith‘s previous contract with the Suns featured a $1MM partial guarantee for the 2026/27 season, the deal also included Exhibit 3 language protecting the team in the event that any issues arose related to the veteran wing’s right knee, which was surgically repaired in 2025. After signing with the Suns in February, Highsmith […]
Free Agency Rumors: Wolves, Heat, Klay, DeRozan
Appearing on a live edition of The Jon Krawczynski Show (YouTube link), Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly acknowledged that the team doesn’t have an obvious starter at power forward alongside Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert. However, Connelly said the Wolves believe they have internal options for the four and […]
Hoops Rumors Glossary: Luxury Tax Penalties
NBA teams can become hard-capped during a given league year if they use specific cap exceptions or make certain transactions, but the league doesn’t have a hard cap in place for all its teams. However, in addition to its soft cap, the league does have a luxury tax threshold, which serves to discourage excessive spending. […]
TyTy Washington Jr. In Advanced Talks With ASVEL
Former first-round pick TyTy Washington Jr. is engaged in “advanced” discussions with ASVEL Basket, according to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.com, who says the French team is showing serious interest in the free agent guard. The 29th overall pick in 2022, Washington has played for four teams in four NBA seasons, making 74 total regular season […]
Raptors Sign Malachi Smith To Camp Deal
The Raptors have signed free agent guard Malachi Smith, the team formally announced in a press release (Twitter link via Zulfi Sheikh of Raptors Republic). Smith, 26, went undrafted out of Gonzaga in 2023 and played in the G League for the majority of his first three professional seasons before catching on with the Nets […]
Donovan Atwell Returning To Texas Tech
After playing for Chicago in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League and reaching a tentative agreement to sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Bulls, undrafted wing Donovan Atwell has committed to returning to college basketball for the 2026/27 season and plans to rejoin Texas Tech, the Red Raiders announced (via Twitter). Atwell is one […]
Mavericks Notes: Washington, Biberovic, Flagg, Arena
P.J. Washington has seen his name pop up in a few trade rumors this offseason, but he told Kevin Gray of DLLS Sports he’s “super confident” he’ll still be a member of the Mavericks on opening night (YouTube link). “I’ve had long talks with (president) Masai (Ujiri), our GM (Mike Schmitz), and the whole team,” […]
Assistant GM Kyle Korver Parts Ways With Hawks
7:55 pm: President of basketball operations Onsi Saleh confirms Korver has stepped down from his position, per Williams (Twitter link). “Kyle’s passion for the Hawks organization, culture building, and both people and player development have tremendously benefited our program and we are grateful,” Saleh said in a statement. “Kyle and his family will always be a […]
Suns Bring Back Haywood Highsmith
7:11 pm: Highsmith’s new deal with Phoenix has been finalized, per the official transaction log at NBA.com. 10:01 am: Haywood Highsmith will re-sign with the Suns, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). It will be a one-year contract, agent Jerry Dianis confirms to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The veteran forward was waived […]
Trendon Watford Signs One-Year Deal With Pelicans
7:10 pm: Watford is officially a Pelican, per NBA.com’s transaction log. 8:33 am: Free agent forward Trendon Watford will join the Pelicans on a one-year, $2.9MM contract, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Based on those terms, it figures to be a veteran’s minimum contract for Watford, whose minimum salary this season is $2,845,883. He […]
Rockets, Sean Pedulla Complete Two-Way Deal
7:09 pm: Pedulla’s two-way deal is official, according to the NBA’s transaction log. 2:19 pm: Free agent guard Sean Pedulla has reached an agreement with the Rockets on a two-way deal, agent George S. Langberg tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Pedulla, who will turn 24 in October, joined the Rip City Remix last fall […]
Coaching Updates: Bryant, Dufault, Nakagawa
The Hornets are hiring John Bryant as an assistant coach, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Bryant was an assistant on Billy Donovan‘s staff in Chicago for the past five years. Donovan stepped down as head coach of the Bulls in April, after the 2025/26 season ended. Bryant, a former professional player, got his […]
Jeanie Buss Contesting Siblings’ Plan To Sell Stake In Lakers To Kushner, Iger
5:21 pm: Although her colleague Holmes previously reported that all six Buss siblings voted to sell their remaining shares, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne has heard differently, citing multiple sources who say Jeanie Buss did not (Twitter link). Alex Sherman of CNBC reports that Jeanie is contesting the sale for “value reasons” and because she wants to […]
And-Ones: G League United, D. Williams, Ducas
Former NBA first-round pick James Bouknight and three-year veteran Lester Quinones are among the notable players who will suit up for the G League United at the end of this month, the NBAGL announced (Twitter link). The United will travel to China for a pair of exhibition games against the Shanghai Sharks, Here’s the rest […]
John Beilein Joining Magic As Senior Coaching Consultant
Former Cavaliers and longtime University of Michigan head coach John Beilein is joining the Magic as a senior coaching consultant, he announced on Monday (via Twitter). According to Beilein, Orlando’s new head coach, Sean Sweeney, asked him to join the team in a consulting role. “Sean has a brilliant future as an NBA head coach, […]
Hoops Rumors Chat Transcript: 8/17/2026
Hoops Rumors hosted a live chat today at 3:00 pm Central time (4:00 pm Eastern). Click here to read the transcript.
Pacers Sign Braden Smith To Two-Way Contract
Former Purdue star Braden Smith, the 38th overall pick in this year’s draft, has officially signed a two-way contract with the Pacers, the team announced today in a press release. A four-year college player for the Boilermakers, Smith was a consensus first-team All-American in both 2025 and 2026, earning Big Ten Player of the Year […]
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