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Scotto’s Latest: Nnaji, Nuggets, Nurkic, Suns, Magic
The Nuggets, who are facing a cap crunch this summer ahead of Peyton Watson‘s restricted free agency, have been open to discussing a trade centered around Zeke Nnaji and the 26th overall pick, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Nnaji, a former first-round pick, has been out of Denver’s rotation the past three seasons […]
Raptors’ RJ Barrett Reportedly Drawing Trade Interest
Rival teams have expressed trade interest in RJ Barrett in multi-team talks with the Raptors, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Barrett averaged 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists on .491/.339/.717 shooting in 57 regular season contests in 2025/26 (30.3 minutes per game). He increased those numbers in Toronto’s first-round series against Cleveland, averaging 24.0 […]
Wolves Rumors: Giddey, Dosunmu, Randle, DiVincenzo, McDaniels
The Timberwolves recently showed interest in Bulls guard Josh Giddey, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, confirming a previous report from Darren Wolfson. The Suns are another team that has done background work on Giddey, league sources tell HoopsHype. Based on Scotto’s wording, it’s unclear if Phoenix has actually inquired about Giddey’s availability. Here’s more from […]
Draft Rumors: Nets, Mavericks, Pelicans, Grizzlies, Hawks
The Nets, who control the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, have tried to package that selection with future first-rounders to move into the top four, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. As evidenced by the fact that no deal has come to fruition, Brooklyn hasn’t had any luck on that front […]
2026 NBA Offseason Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cavaliers entered last offseason in a relatively difficult position considering they had won an East-best 64 games in 2024/25 and entered the playoffs as the top seed in the conference. After quickly dispatching the Heat in a lopsided four-game sweep, the Cavaliers looked overmatched in round two against the Pacers, the eventual Eastern Conference […]
Latest On Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Bucks are “very much aware” of Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s desire to play in Miami and appear to be using that as leverage in trade talks with the Heat, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald (Twitter link). Jackson believes Milwaukee officials want to leave the Heat in a “compromised roster position” that will make […]
Thunder Rumors: Dort, Hartenstein, Joe, Wiggins, K. Williams, Wallace
Instead of cutting costs by declining their $17.7MM team option on Luguentz Dort for next season, rival executives expect the Thunder to exercise that option and explore his value on the trade market, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto states that Dort has already been linked to the Lakers, who need to upgrade their […]
Pelicans May Be Frontrunners For Ja Morant Trade
The Pelicans and Kings appear to be the teams with the most interest in trading for Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, Sam Amick of the Athletic said during an appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” (YouTube link). Amick added that he would “probably push it” to New Orleans as the frontrunner and acknowledged a […]
Celtics Notes: Robinson, Draft, Trade Exception Targets
Owner James Dolan‘s reluctance to move into second apron territory to keep the Knicks‘ core together could be good news for the Celtics as they search for another center, Brian Robb of MassLive states in a mailbag column. Mitchell Robinson is among several free agents on New York’s roster, and he could become too expensive […]
Collin Gillespie Re-Signing With Suns For Four Years, $48MM
Free agent guard Collin Gillespie will remain with the Suns on a four-year, $48MM contract, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The contract is fully guaranteed, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). The new deal displays the team’s faith in the 26-year-old guard, who is coming off a breakthrough season […]
Draft Notes: Wilson, Philon, Wagler, Brown, Pelicans
The question of how the top three picks in the 2026 NBA draft shake out has become one of the bigger storylines leading up to Tuesday’s first round, but despite the relative lack of drama regarding the No. 4 spot in the draft, Caleb Wilson is more than a consolation prize, Forbes’ Adam Zagoria writes. […]
Atlantic Notes: Knicks, Celtics, Embiid, Sixers
Knicks owner James Dolan‘s comments about looking to avoid the second apron have raised eyebrows around the league, according to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, who notes that while the penalties for going into the second apron are indeed onerous, teams with the ability to win the championship should be more open to […]
Southeast Notes: Davis, Heat, Magic, McNeeley
Anthony Davis‘ future with the Wizards has been a subject of speculation since Washington acquired him in a three-team trade in February, with the star big man admitting after that deal that he had questions about the team’s path to contention. Addressing Davis’ future this week in a conversation with JP Finlay of NBC Sports […]
And-Ones: Perkins, Bonga, Brooks, NBA Options
Former NBA big man and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has agreed to become the basketball general manager at Jackson State, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “I’m thankful for this opportunity to impact young lives and pour back into my community,” Perkins said, who will continue to work for ESPN. Perkins worked closely with new […]
Northwest Notes: Splitter, Wiggins, Randle, Gobert, Jazz
Tiago Splitter, who was hired as the head coach of the Bulls after serving as the interim coach of the Trail Blazers, posted a farewell message to his former team on social media. “Portland, These have been great months, and I felt truly welcomed by the city from day one,” Splitter wrote. “Thank you to […]
Southwest Notes: Demas, Aldama, Curtis, Mavericks
The Laketown Squadron, the Pelicans’ NBA G League club, have named Brandon Demas as their head coach, the team announced (Twitter link). Demas has worked in the Pelicans organization over the past 14 seasons. Most recently, he was an assistant coach with the NBA team for two seasons following two seasons as the team’s two-way […]
Fischer’s Latest: White, Gobert, Randle, Draft, More
While he doesn’t get the impression that the Celtics are actively trying to trade Derrick White — his sources say a move would be surprising — Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) writes that there’s a belief around the league that Boston has at the very least been willing to listen to calls […]
Multiple Teams Reportedly Interested In Isaiah Stewart
After Sam Amick of The Athletic reported that the Pistons have made Isaiah Stewart available in trade discussions, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line takes that rumor a step further in his latest Substack article, citing league sources who say the 25-year-old big man is “bracing” in anticipation of a move out of Detroit. The […]
Rival Teams Call Bucks’ Asking Price For Giannis ‘Unrealistic’
Rival teams interested in potentially acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Bucks say general manager Jon Horst has set an “unrealistic” asking price for the two-time MVP, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). As to what constitutes “unrealistic,” those opposing teams tell Fischer that Milwaukee has been seeking a return of assets that […]
Draft Notes: Big Boards, Peterson, Brown, Ament
Jeremy Woo of ESPN.com has made a major change to his final big board ahead of next week’s draft, ranking Darryn Peterson at No. 1 ahead of AJ Dybantsa. Peterson was Woo’s preseason choice as the top 2026 prospect, so he’s technically reclaiming the No. 1 spot after Dybantsa leapfrogged him during the 2025/26 season. […]
Pacific Notes: Horford, Suns, Clippers, Lakers
After his pre-draft workout with the Warriors on Thursday, Labaron Philon mentioned that Al Horford had been at the Chase Center “all day,” according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area (Twitter link). As Johnson notes, Horford has until June 29 to decide whether he wants to exercise his $6MM player option for 2026/27 […]
Eastern Notes: Wade, Pistons, Raptors, K. Jones
The Cavaliers are “expected to lose” veteran forward Dean Wade in unrestricted free agency, league sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Cleveland has been able to negotiate with Wade since Sunday, the day after the NBA Finals ended. A former undrafted free agent who started his professional career on a two-way contract, Wade has spent […]
Grizzlies’ Caldwell-Pope Exercises 2026/27 Player Option
Veteran Grizzlies guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is exercising his player option for next season, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (via Twitter). The move is official, per RealGM’s transaction log. Caldwell-Pope will earn $21.6MM in 2026/27. He’s on track for unrestricted free agency next summer. The move was expected, as Caldwell-Pope was unlikely to approach that $21.6MM […]
Siegel’s Latest: Ament, Mara, Bulls, Burries, Quaintance
Rival teams continue to suggest the Nets are taking a “long look” at Tennessee forward Nate Ament with the sixth overall pick, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints writes in his latest mock draft. As Siegel notes, Brooklyn’s front office has an unusual draft history and has shown a willingness to go against the grain, as evidenced […]
Warriors Open To Moving Down In Draft?
The Warriors are believed to be open to moving down in next week’s draft under the right circumstances, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who says Golden State has been “very active in trade talks” in recent days and has looked into the possibility of adding a second first-round pick in the late teens. According to […]
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