Jakob Poeltl Agrees to a Contract Extension With Raptors

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has agreed to a four-year, $104 million contract extension with the organization through the 2029-30 season, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Poeltl picked up his 2026-27 player option at $19.5M and adds three more years to his deal. The 29-year-old had an excellent 2024-25 regular season, registering career-highs with 14.5 […]

Vasilije Micic Dealt to Bucks on Tuesday

ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Charlotte Hornets have traded 31-year-old guard Vasilije Micic to the Milwaukee Bucks for guard/forward Pat Connaughton. Charlotte also receives two second picks in 2031 and 2032. Milwaukee has been very active this offseason, so it is unclear what the organization has planned for Micic. During the 2024-25 campaign, the 31-year-old […]

Pat Connaughton Traded to Hornets

On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks traded guard/forward Pat Connaughton and two of their second-round picks in 2031 and 2032 to the Charlotte Hornets for guard Vasilije Micic, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Connaughton heads to the Hornets after exercising his $9.42 million player option for 2025-26. Last season, the 32-year-old averaged 5.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 […]

Luke Kennard Lands in Atlanta

Shams Charania of ESPN reports that guard Luke Kennard has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks. Kennard lands in Atlanta after spending the past two-plus seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. During the 2024-25 season, he averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.7 three-pointers while shooting 43.3 percent from three-point […]

Dennis Schroder Set to Join Sacramento

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings have signed guard Dennis Schroder to a three-year, $45 million deal on Tuesday. After trading De'Aaron Fox, the Kings have added Schroder to provide depth and a veteran presence. The 31-year-old will backup starting point guard Malik Monk. During the 2024-25 regular season, Schroder played for three […]

Trendon Watford Lands in Philadelphia

Free-agent forward Trendon Watford signed a two-year deal worth $5.3 million with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Watford spent last season with the Nets, posting averages of 10.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.3 blocks in 20.8 minutes per contest across 44 outings. The 24-year-old could be […]

Jordan Clarkson Expected to Sign With Knicks

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, veteran guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) is expected to sign with the New York Knicks after he clears free-agency waivers. Clarkson was able to lock down a deal within no time after being waived by the Jazz earlier on Monday. The 33-year-old is versatile on the floor as a point […]

Ziaire Williams Expected to Return to Nets

ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams is expected to sign a two-year, $12 million contract to stay with the Nets. Over the weekend, the organization declined Williams's $8.35 million qualifying offer. He would have become an unrestricted free agent, but the two sides have since come to terms on a two-year deal. […]

Tre Mann Set to Become an Unrestricted Free Agent

The Charlotte Hornets declined to tender a $6.94 million qualifying offer to point guard Tre Mann on Monday, per Michael Scotto of USA Today. The move to make Mann an unrestricted free agent comes as unexpected after he posted 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 three-pointers across 13 outings in 2024-25. His season […]

Cody Martin to Enter Free Agency

According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com, the Phoenix Suns won't guarantee guard/forward Cody Martin a $8.6 million contract for 2025-26, allowing him to enter free agency. The 29-year-old was traded to the Suns during the 2024-25 season. Martin was part of the deal that sent big man Jusuf Nurkic to the Hornets, and he will now […]

Nicolas Batum Staying with Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum plans to sign a two-year, $11.5 million deal to return to the team, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Last season, Batum averaged 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across 17.5 minutes per game in 78 contests with the Clippers. At 36 years old, Batum will continue to provide valuable veteran […]

Jazz Finalize Contract Buyout for Jordan Clarkson

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Utah Jazz and guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) have agreed to finalize a contract buyout Monday. Utah continues to unload veteran players as Colin Sexton was traded to the Hornets on Sunday. With Clarkson and Sexton out of the picture, Keyonte George, Walter Clayton and Isaiah Collier will be relied […]

Day'Ron Sharpe Staying with Nets

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Brooklyn Nets forward Day'Ron Sharpe intends to sign a two-year, $12 million deal to return to the Nets. On Sunday, the organization decided to decline the $5.98 million option and let Sharpe head into unrestricted free agency. However, Nets management has since worked on a deal to keep the 23-year-old in Brooklyn […]

Jalen Williams will Undergo Surgery on Right Wrist

According to Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com, Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced that forward Jalen Williams (wrist) will have surgery on his right wrist due to a ligament tear. Presti noted that the injury occurred late in the regular season and Williams will be available for training camp. The 24-year-old will likely receive a […]

Deandre Ayton Finalizing Contract Buyout with Portland

ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Portland Trail Blazers are finalizing a contract buyout with center Deandre Ayton (calf), making him a free agent after he clears waivers. As a free agent, the 26-year-old should have plenty of interest from other teams as he is one of the top available centers this offseason. Limited to just […]

Miami Selects Guard Kasparas Jakucionis

The Miami Heat selected guard Kasparas Jakucionis on Wednesday with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Jakucionis played for FC Barcelona before making his way to Illinois. As a freshman, he averaged 31.9 minutes per game, finishing with 15.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists across 33 contests during the 2024-2025 […]

Brooklyn Takes Nolan Traore in the First Round

The Brooklyn Nets drafted 19-year-old guard Nolan Traore with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday. Traore averaged 11.7 points and 5.1 assists in 22.8 minutes per contest in France last season. He is an athletic guard who possesses strong playmaking abilities. However, the 19-year-old struggled from three points during […]

Walter Clayton Jr. Heading to Utah

The 18th draft selection was originally the Washington Wizards' pick, resulting in the selection of guard Walter Clayton Jr. However, he was traded to the Utah Jazz for the No. 21 overall pick and multiple second-round picks. The guard was a part of the Florida Gators' 2024-2025 title-winning team, averaging 18.3 points, 4.2 assists, 3.7 […]

Minnesota Drafts Joan Beringer

The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted center Joan Beringer with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday. The 18-year-old French forward played in Slovenia last season, posting averages of 5.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 18.2 minutes per contest across 54 outings. He helped Cedevita Olimpija win the Slovenian Basketball Cup […]

Yang Hansen Drafted by Portland

Technically, the Memphis Grizzlies made the selection but traded the No. 16 pick, center Yang Hansen, a 2028 first-round pick, and two second-round picks to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Cedric Coward. Hansen is a 7-foot-1, 20-year-old who suited up for the Qingdao Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association, posting averages of 16.2 points, […]

Thomas Sorber Selected by Thunder

With the No. 15 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder selected center Thomas Sorber from Georgetown. As a freshman, the 19-year-old averaged 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 1.5 steals in 24 contests with the Hoyas last season. An elite defender will be a part of a […]

Carter Bryant Lands in San Antonio

With the No. 14 overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs selected Arizona forward Carter Bryant. Bryant provides the Spurs a strong defensive asset that could develop as a solid offensive contributor on the wing. The 19-year-old played in 37 games for the Wildcats last season, finishing with averages of 6.5 […]

New Orleans Acquires No. 13 Overall Pick Derik Queen From Atlanta

The New Orleans Pelicans acquired center Derik Queen from Atlanta for the rights to the 23rd overall pick and an unprotected 2026 first-round pick. A 6-foot-9 center, Queen averaged 16.5 points, nine rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks in 30.3 minutes per contest across 36 games as a freshman at Maryland. The 20-year-old […]

Noa Essengue Drafted by Chicago

The Chicago Bulls drafted forward Noa Essengue with the 12th selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. The second-youngest player in the draft at 18 years old spent last season with Ratiopharm Ulm in Europe, averaging 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 assists while shooting 56.0 percent over 18 contests. Essengue is a gifted playmaker […]

Jevon Carter to Exercise Player Option

According to NBA reporter Jake Fischer, Chicago Bulls point guard Jevon Carter will exercise his $6.8 million player option for the 2025-26 campaign. The 29-year-old finished with averages of 4.3 points, 1.1 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 8.9 minutes per contest across 36 games during his second season in a Bulls uniform. Carter will likely not […]

Fred VanVleet's Team Option Likely to be Declined by Rockets

According to Kelly Iko of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets will likely decline point guard Fred VanVleet's $44.9 million team option. However, Iko reports that the two sides are currently discussing a multi-year contract extension. During the 2024-25 regular season, the 31-year-old posted averages of 14.1 points, 5.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 3.7 rebounds in 35.2 […]

Khris Middleton Picks Up Player Option

Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (knee) has picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season. The 33-year-old will likely not be a significant fantasy contributor next season, as the Wizards' younger players are expected to assume additional responsibilities for the upcoming season. Middleton averaged 10.7 points, 3.7 […]

Tyrese Haliburton Expected to Undergo Surgery After Suffering Achilles Injury

According to Grant Afseth of RG.org, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) will travel to New York City on Monday and is expected to undergo surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. Haliburton exited the first quarter of Sunday's 103-91 loss to the Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals after suffering the injury. He finished […]

Jarace Walker Remains Sidelined for Game 5

Indiana Pacers power forward Jarace Walker (ankle) will remain sidelined for Monday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Walker has yet to suit up in the series due to a sprained right ankle. According to Dan Devine of Yahoo Sports, head coach Rick Carlisle said Sunday that it's "very unlikely" he'll play […]

Darius Garland Likely to Miss Time After Toe Surgery

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (toe) is likely to miss the start of the 2025-26 regular season after undergoing surgery to repair a toe injury and will be sidelined for approximately four to five months. It was previously reported that the star guard would be good to go for the Cavaliers […]