The Washington Wizards have waived forward Leaky Black on Wednesday. Black averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 blocks and 1.2 steals in 28.9 minutes across 15 regular-season contests during the 2025-26 campaign. He was on a two-way deal with the Wizards and has spent most of his career in the G League. The […]

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies acquired guard AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 Warriors first-round pick and two second-round picks from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for forward/center Santi Aldama (knee). The 21-year-old will get a fresh start in Memphis and could see an expanded opportunity as the Grizzlies begin a rebuild […]

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies traded forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 Warriors first-round pick, and two second-round picks. Aldama's 2025-26 campaign ended abruptly due to a right knee injury, and he underwent an arthroscopic procedure in mid-March. Before suffering the […]

The Boston Celtics agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for forward Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks on Wednesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN. George has reached the 70-game mark just one time in the last seven seasons. A fresh start in Boston will give the 36-year-old veteran forward […]

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Boston Celtics traded guard/forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for forward Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks on Wednesday. The five-time NBA All-Star will join Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia. He is coming off a career-best season, averaging 28.7 points, […]

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, free-agent forward Dean Wade signed a four-year, $39 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Wade averaged 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.4 blocks, and 0.7 steals while shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc in 22.3 minutes per game across 59 regular-season contests last season. The […]

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, center Zach Collins (toe) agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract extension with the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. A left wrist fracture and a season-ending right toe injury confined Collins to just 10 appearances during the 2025-26 season, as he averaged 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in […]

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, free-agent guard Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The deal includes a player option for the second season. Kennard joins the Suns after suiting up for three different teams over the past two campaigns. Across 78 regular-season contests last […]

Free agent forward Harrison Barnes intends to sign a one-year, $8 million deal to stay with the San Antonio Spurs, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Barnes will return for his third season in San Antonio, providing the Spurs with a continued veteran presence in the frontcourt. The 34-year-old averaged 25.8 minutes per contest across 77 […]

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Golden State Warriors re-signed center Kristaps Porzingis to a two-year, $40 million contract on Monday. The Latvian big man will stay put after being traded from the Hawks ahead of last season's trade deadline. His new contract includes a player option for the second season. As a Warrior, […]

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter intends to sign a three-year, $27 million deal to return to the Detroit Pistons. Huerter was dealt from Chicago to Detroit before last campaign's trade deadline. Across 25 games with the Pistons, he averaged 8.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.1 steals in 20.5 minutes per appearance. The 27-year-old […]

According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, the Los Angeles Clippers tendered guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin a qualifying offer on Monday. The move makes the 24-year-old a restricted free agent, allowing the Clippers to match any contract offer he receives from another team. Mathurin joined the Clippers following last season's Ivica Zubac trade. In 26 games […]

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, free agent center Jusuf Nurkic intends to sign a two-year, $22 million contract to return to the Utah Jazz. Nurkic became a full-time starter last season after Walker Kessler (shoulder) underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn left labrum. The 31-year-old averaged 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and […]

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Charlotte Hornets are engaged in trade talks involving guard LaMelo Ball. Charania reports that multiple teams are "strongly" pursuing the star point guard, with some making "aggressive" offers. He added that there's a legitimate chance Ball could be moved if a team is willing to meet Charlotte's asking […]

The Brooklyn Nets drafted UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau with the 43rd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday. Bilodeau is one of the better shooters in this year's draft class, hitting 46.4 percent of his three-point attempts during his senior season at UCLA. While he has room to improve defensively, his perimeter shooting […]

The San Antonio Spurs selected Tennessee guard Ja'Kobi Gillespie with the 42nd overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday. Gillespie began his collegiate career at Belmont before transferring to Maryland and then Tennessee ahead of the 2025-26 season. The 22-year-old averaged 18.4 points, 5.4 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 steals in 34.6 minutes […]

According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com, the Miami Heat drafted Kentucky guard Otega Oweh with the 41st overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and traded his rights to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Oweh averaged 18.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.3 blocks, and 1.8 steals in 32.8 minutes across 36 regular-season games […]

The Boston Celtics selected St. John's forward Dillon Mitchell with the 40th overall pick on Wednesday in the 2026 NBA Draft. Mitchell is a physical defender who shines on that end of the floor, but he is limited offensively. He spent the 2025-26 campaign at St. John's, averaging 8.3 points and 7.0 rebounds in 37 […]

The Dallas Mavericks selected Arizona forward Koa Peat with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and sent his rights to the Phoenix Suns. The 19-year-old will remain in Arizona after a successful freshman season in which he helped the Wildcats win a Big 12 title and reach the Final Four. Peat […]

According to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected University of Connecticut forward Alex Karaban with the No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft before trading his rights to the Sacramento Kings for the No. 34 pick and a future second-round selection. Karaban averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, and […]

The Denver Nuggets selected center Tarris Reed Jr. with the No. 26 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft before trading his rights to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for the No. 35 pick and two future second-round selections. The UConn big man averaged 14.7 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 0.9 […]

The Atlanta Hawks selected St. John's center Zuby Ejiofor with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Ejiofor is coming off a standout senior season in which he averaged 16.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.1 blocks per game. A physical rebounder and versatile defender with underrated playmaking ability, […]

The San Antonio Spurs selected Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. A surprising selection by San Antonio as the standout rim protector has dealt with nagging complications and knee swelling after suffering a torn ACL and meniscus in February 2025. During his first campaign as a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. His rights were traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, who then traded them to the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Okorie posted averages of 23.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.6 steals across […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Trendon Watford (illness) is available for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Orlando Magic. Watford was previously listed as probable due to an illness, but he has since been cleared to play in tonight's contest in Philadelphia. It's unclear where the 25-year-old will fit into the rotation, as he has been used […]

According to Michael C. Wright of ESPN.com, San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (thumb) is probable for Game 1 on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Harper sustained a left thumb injury during Sunday's regular-season finale loss to Denver, finishing with nine points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 18 minutes. With the […]

Orlando Magic forward Jett Howard (ankle) will play in Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Howard missed the final five games of the regular season due to a sprained left ankle, but he has been cleared to return for tonight's matchup in Philadelphia. The 22-year-old averaged 5.5 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.6 […]

According to Jared Schwartz of the New York Post, New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (ankle) participated in practice on Wednesday. Anunoby sat out the Knicks' regular-season finale on Sunday after suffering a right ankle injury against Toronto on Friday. The 28-year-old is currently listed as questionable, but fantasy managers should expect him to be […]

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (knee) and center Mark Williams (foot) are available to suit up for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Portland Trail Blazers. O'Neale sat out Sunday's regular-season finale due to a knee issue, while Williams was given the night off for rest. Both players have been cleared and are expected to […]

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (hand) is available for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Brooks sat out of the Suns' final regular-season contest on Sunday versus Oklahoma City due to injury management. However, he is good to go for tonight's matchup in Phoenix. Since returning from a fractured left hand that required […]