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Mavericks Notes: Offseason Additions, Risacher, Irving, Draft
The Mavericks invested heavily in international talent this summer as new president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri rebuilt the roster with a strong “overseas flavor.” A rival team’s lead overseas scout told Keith Smith of Spotrac during Summer League conversations that much of the credit should go to general manager Mike Schmitz, who has a wealth […]
Scotto’s Latest: Kuminga, Mathurin, Grizzlies, Harden
The Timberwolves have emerged as a new suitor for free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Minnesota is looking for a power forward to round out its starting lineup and has expressed interest in Kuminga after failing to land LeBron James. While the Wolves can offer Kuminga a starting spot, they […]
Mario Hezonja Returns To NBA With Cavaliers
July 31: Hezonja’s signing is official, according to the NBA’s transactions log. July 26: Free agent wing Mario Hezonja will sign a one-year, $2.85MM contract with the Cavaliers, agent Michael Tellem of Excel Sports Management tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The 31-year-old forward was viewed as a future star when the Magic selected him […]
Latest On Peyton Watson
The Nuggets are looking for at least one first-round pick and one notable player in a sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson, but the four teams reported to be most actively pursuing the restricted free agent haven’t been willing to part with a first-rounder so far, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto states that the […]
Moritz Wagner Signs Two-Year Deal With Nets
July 31: Wagner’s new deal with Brooklyn is official, the team announced (via Twitter). The move reduces the Nets’ remaining cap space to roughly $4.5MM. The team also has the full $9.4MM room exception available. July 1: Free agent big man Moritz Wagner is making the move from Orlando to Brooklyn, according to Michael Scotto […]
Lakers Notes: Kessler, Sexton, Grimes, Carr, LeBron
The Lakers paid a high price to acquire Walker Kessler from Utah, but they’re confident that he’ll be able to justify the cost of the deal, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. In a wrap-up of his conversations with executives and coaches at the Las Vegas Summer League, Smith shares comments from a member of […]
International Notes: Wembanyama, Milton, Francisco, Kusturica
Victor Wembanyama is looking forward to being part of the French national team for the first time since Paris hosted the 2024 Olympics, according to a Eurohoops report. After missing last summer’s EuroBasket, the Spurs big man will return to international competition with four games next month. “Coming back here does my heart a lot […]
And-Ones: Rubio, Middle East, Olympics, ROY Predictions
Former NBA point guard Ricky Rubio will continue his basketball career in his native Spain, writes Javier Molero of Eurohoops.net. The 35-year-old has re-signed with Joventut Badalona on a one-year deal, the team confirmed on Thursday (via Twitter). The fifth overall pick in the 2009 draft, Rubio spent 12 years in the NBA with Minnesota, […]
Eastern Notes: Brown, Thompson, Heat, Okpara, Pistons
After spending the first three years of his NBA career on a standard contract, former first-round pick Kobe Brown signed a two-way deal to stay in Indiana this offseason. The 26-year-old forward said it was an easy decision to return to the Pacers, according to Forbes contributor Tony East. “Standard (contract) is always the goal,” […]
Southwest Notes: Harper, Rockets, KCP, Grizzlies
In an interview with DJ Siddiqi of RG.org, Spurs guard Dylan Harper said he doesn’t have any specific individual goals in mind as he prepares for his second NBA season. San Antonio advanced to the NBA Finals in 2025/26, eventually falling to New York in five games. “Nah, man. I feel like the biggest thing […]
Knicks Among Several Teams With Two-Way Openings
You can check out our glossary entry to learn more about two-way contracts, but in short, two-way deals allow NBA teams to carry three extra players in addition to the 15 on their regular season roster. These players generally bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League, but remain under team control and can’t […]
Draymond Green, Warriors Finalize One-Year Deal
July 30: Green’s one-year deal with the Warriors is now official, per the team (Twitter link). July 28: Free agent forward Draymond Green has agreed to return to the Warriors on a one-year, $27.7MM deal, agent Rich Paul tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, the new deal is the same as the […]
Wizards’ Jamir Watkins Undergoes Surgery For Torn ACL
Wizards wing Jamir Watkins underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced (via Twitter). According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link), Watkins’ injury occurred in Washington’s Summer League opener in Las Vegas on July 9, when the Wizards faced the Jazz. Watkins recorded two […]
Eastern Notes: Cavs, Hezonja, LeBron, Raptors, Nets
There’s no concern in Cleveland that the Cavaliers‘ contract agreement with Mario Hezonja is in any danger of falling apart, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). Reports out of Spain have indicated that Real Madrid is worried about Hezonja exercising the exit clause in his contract in order to sign an NBA deal, get […]
Josh Richardson Announces Retirement
Former NBA swingman Josh Richardson, who played in the league from 2015-25, has announced his retirement from basketball, making his decision official in a post on Instagram. “I always gave my best, that’s why I can say this with no regret,” Richardson wrote. “I am grateful to have been able to love this game and […]
Hornets Waive Mouhamadou Gueye
The Hornets have officially waived forward Mouhamadou Gueye, the team announced on Thursday (via Twitter). The move had long been expected, especially since the Spanish team Valencia Basket announced last week that it had reached an agreement to add Gueye to its roster for the coming season. After going undrafted out of Pitt in 2022, […]
Hoops Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript: 7/30/2026
Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included Jalen Duren‘s next contract, the Rockets‘ upcoming negotiations with Amen Thompson, the Bulls‘ lack of interest in the RFAs still on the market, the Trail Blazers‘ overcrowded backcourt and more! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a […]
Warriors Rumors: LeBron, Hachimura, Brown, Burries, Lendeborg, More
The Warriors made an effort early in free agency to recruit LeBron James to Golden State, according to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, who reports that Draymond Green vacationed with James, Stephen Curry contacted LeBron to let him know he’d welcome the opportunity to team up with him, and governor Joe Lacob sent agent Rich Paul a […]
International Notes: McClung, A. Johnson, Norris, Theis
Mac McClung, a two-time NBA G League MVP who won the award for a second time this spring, is considered “increasingly likely” to continue his playing career overseas, reports Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews. According to Urbonas, multiple teams in the EuroLeague have registered interest in the free agent guard. McClung appeared in 40 total games […]
Mavericks Notes: Cisse, Gafford, Irving, Roster
After signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Mavericks as an undrafted rookie out of Memphis in 2025, center Moussa Cisse was promoted to a two-way contract at the end of the preseason in October, then made 38 regular season appearances over the course of his rookie season. When he reached restricted free agency this […]
Sixers Notes: Caldwell-Pope, Backup Centers, Brown, LeBron
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will give the Sixers another veteran with championship experience and familiarity in playing alongside LeBron James, but he may not be a regular part of the rotation, Adam Aaronson of The PhillyVoice writes in a mailbag column. Caldwell-Pope cleared waivers on Tuesday following Sunday’s buyout agreement with Memphis and is expected to sign […]
Portland City Council To Discuss Moda Center Renovations
The next step in negotiations between the city of Portland and the Trail Blazers regarding renovations to the Moda Center will take place at a meeting of city councilors on Thursday morning, writes Vasili Varlamos of KATU in Portland. It will be the first full gathering of council to publicly examine the terms of the […]
Karim Lopez Signs Rookie Contract With Grizzlies
The Grizzlies have signed first-round pick Karim Lopez, the team announced (via Twitter). The 19-year-old small forward was the 21st selection last month after Memphis traded down twice on draft night. He is the final first-round pick to sign his rookie contract. Lopez is expected to make $3,746,760 as a rookie in 2026/27 and $18,368,804 […]
Heat Notes: Giannis, Filling Out Roster, Preseason Schedule
Giannis Antetokounmpo documented his first day with the Heat in a YouTube video, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. It starts with a message from Antetokounmpo explaining how much he wants to win another championship, then takes viewers inside the Kaseya Center for conversations with players and the coaching staff. […]
Potential Arbitration Threatens To Delay Resolution On Clippers/Kawhi Probe
There’s a chance that resolution on the NBA’s probe into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard could extend into 2027 if the involved parties are unable to reach a settlement and disagree on the investigators’ findings, sources with knowledge of the case tell Baxter Holmes of ESPN. As Holmes explains, […]
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