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‘Opportunity To Win’ Attracted Collin Sexton To Lakers
The Lakers made a series of moves to rework their roster in early July, including the addition of Collin Sexton in free agency. In an interview with ESPN LA (Twitter video link), Sexton explains why he chose to come to Los Angeles. “I would say just opportunity to win, being on big stage and being […]
Lakers Ownership Notes: Buss Family, Iger, Walter
Current Lakers governor Jeanie Buss filed a petition last month to block her siblings from selling the family’s minority stake in the team using a “tag-along” provision after Mark Walter agreed to sell his majority shares to a group led by Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger. According to Khobi Price of The California Post, the […]
Cap Observations: Pelicans, Cavs, Raptors, Stretch Provision
It has been 10 days since the Pelicans agreed to terms with free agent swingman Bennedict Mathurin on a two-year deal worth a reported $16MM, but the signing still isn’t official. In the space below, we’re taking a closer look at exactly why that deal isn’t done yet and what New Orleans might be waiting […]
EuroLeague CEO Discusses Potential Partnership With NBA Europe
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has said the ideal outcome for NBA Europe would be to partner with the EuroLeague on the new venture, which is expected to launch ahead of the 2027/28 season. EuroLeague CEO Chus Bueno, a longtime former NBA executive, also views that scenario as potentially being mutually beneficial. However, an agreement has […]
Southeast Notes: Simmons, Hornets, Suggs, Magic
Should the Heat have taken a flyer on Ben Simmons, who agreed to a contract with Sacramento this week? Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel doesn’t believe so. Winderman opines that Simmons, who was out of the league last season and ineffective and/0r injured in previous campaigns, is an unknown quantity at this […]
Eastern Notes: Knicks, Brink, Pacers, Bucks
Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride and Josh Hart of the Knicks are all eligible for veteran contract extensions. Stefan Bondy of the New York Post (subscription required) takes a look at the extension cases for each player, writing that Towns seems likely to be the highest priority right now. Towns is eligible to sign a four-year […]
Second Bidder For Seattle Franchise Emerges, Wants To Build New Arena
A second bidder for a potential expansion NBA franchise in Seattle has surfaced with a plan to build a new arena, Christian Clark and John Hollinger of The Athletic report. This development comes at a crucial time, as the league is moving closer to making a decision on potential expansion, with Las Vegas and Seattle […]
Clippers Investigation Notes: Ballmer, Precedent, Torre, More
While the Clippers could theoretically sue the NBA to try to reverse the penalties they received as a result of the year-long investigation into salary cap circumvention, the team and owner Steve Ballmer — who was suspended for one year as part of the punishment — would have a difficult timing winning, writes Michael McCann […]
Sixers Executive Ariana Andonian Named L.A. Sparks’ GM
Sixers executive vice president of player personnel Ariana Andonian has been hired by the Los Angeles Sparks to be the WNBA team’s new general manager, the Sparks announced Friday in a press release. Sabreena Merchant of The Athletic first reported the news. Andonian was hired by Philadelphia in 2024 under the previous front office regime, […]
And-Ones: Brewer, Doumbouya, NBA TV, Sane
Former NBA lottery pick Corey Brewer, who spent 13 years in the league as a player prior to joining New Orleans’ coaching staff in 2020, was among several Pelicans employees who weren’t retained after the season ended in April. According to Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 (Twitter link), Brewer has a new job, […]
Bulls’ Giddey On Offseason, Powell, Buzelis, Jump Shot
As our Luke Adams wrote in an Offseason Check-in on Thursday, the Bulls have had a busy summer in terms of overhauling their front office and coaching staff. Chicago also made some significant roster moves, selecting Caleb Wilson (No. 4) and Dailyn Swain (No. 15) in June’s draft and then using cap room to trade […]
Warriors Notes: Curry, Kerr, Green, Kuminga, More
Warriors guard Stephen Curry missed extended time last season due to patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) in his right knee. On the Dubs Talk podcast (YouTube link), Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area said there’s still a level of concern about that ailment. “There’s at least some lingering concern about the knee,” Poole said. […]
NBA 2026 Offseason Check-In: Portland Trail Blazers
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Portland Trail Blazers. […]
Decisions On 2027/28 Rookie Scale Team Options
While decisions on player and team options for veteran NBA contracts are typically due in June, the deadline to exercise third- and fourth-year team options for players on rookie scale contracts arrives each fall. This year’s deadline for teams to pick up rookie scale options is November 2. Typically, October 31 is the deadline for […]
Hornets Sign Kobe Stewart, Waive Jarkel Joiner
For a fifth consecutive day, the Hornets have signed a free agent to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract with an eye toward having him play for their G League affiliate this season. Charlotte’s latest addition to its 21-man offseason roster is guard/forward Kobe Stewart, who replaces guard Jarkel Joiner (Twitter links). Stewart joins Josiah Allick, […]
Bucks Sign John Butler To Non-Guaranteed Deal
The Bucks have officially signed big man John Butler, the team announced today in a press release. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic (Twitter link), it’s a non-guaranteed training camp contract. A 7’0″ center who had a 19-game stint with the Trail Blazers in 2022/23 after going undrafted out of Florida State, Butler has […]
Nets Sign Grant Nelson To Two-Way Contract
1:11 pm: Nelson’s two-way deal is official, the Nets have confirmed. 12:04 pm: Free agent forward Grant Nelson has reached an agreement to sign a two-way contract with the Nets, agent Max Wiepking tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). A seven-footer out of Alabama, Nelson went undrafted in 2025 and spent most of last […]
Sixers Notes: Wade, Bona, LeBron, KCP, 2029 Pick
Although he was quickly overshadowed by the acquisitions of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James, free agent forward Dean Wade was the player the Sixers were pursuing most aggressively when free agency opened on the evening of June 30 and represented the first major roster addition of the team’s offseason when he agreed to a four-year, […]
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Southwest Notes: Olynyk, Spurs, Nowitzki, Kyrie, Rockets
Free agent big man Kelly Olynyk has spent time in San Antonio and has worked out with his former Spurs teammates this offseason, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (video link). Noting that Olynyk was a positive locker room presence last season, Siegel says he wouldn’t be surprised if the veteran forward/center ends up re-signing […]
Wolves GM Talks C. Williams, LaMelo, DiVincenzo, More
In an interview with Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News, Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd discussed several topics, including forward Cody Williams, whom the team acquired via trade last weekend from Utah. That deal created financial flexibility for the Wolves, who officially signed Jonathan Kuminga on Thursday. Lloyd pointed to Williams’ play at the end […]
Timberwolves Sign Jonathan Kuminga To Two-Year Deal
The Timberwolves have finalized their two-year, $12.4MM contract with free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, according to the NBA’s official transaction log. Word broke on August 26 that Kuminga had agreed to a two-year deal with Minnesota that includes a second-year player option. The Timberwolves used the taxpayer mid-level exception to complete the transaction. At the […]
Kawhi Investigation Notes: Punishment, Raptors, Precedent, More
The NBA essentially maxed out the penalties on the Clippers that the Collective Bargaining Agreement allows the league to impose on teams and executives as a result of salary cap circumvention. However, as hard as the NBA came down on the team, Kawhi Leonard was only required to pay $700K to the league despite finding […]
Magic Sign Malaki Branham, JD Davison To Exhibit 10 Contracts
The Magic have signed free agent guards Malaki Branham and JD Davison, the team announced today (link to press release). While the terms of the two agreements were not disclosed, Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel previously reported that Branham would be signing an Exhibit 10 contract with Orlando and he confirms Davison is on […]
Knicks Eyeing Drew Eubanks, John Konchar
The Knicks have a couple of defensive-minded veterans on their radar as they continue to evaluate how to fill out their final roster spots, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, who reports that free agents Drew Eubanks and John Konchar are among the players the team is eyeing. Eubanks, a 6’10” center who played his […]
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