
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 […]

Day'Ron Sharpe Heads to Free Agency
Brooklyn Nets forward Day'Ron Sharpe did not receive a qualifying offer from the organization on Sunday. The organization decided to decline the $5.98 million option and let Sharpe head into unrestricted free agency. The 23-year-old is coming off his career-best season in 2024. He averaged 7.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 18.2 minutes […]

Santi Aldama Receives Qualifying Offer
Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama received a qualifying offer from the organization on Sunday. The Grizzlies have tendered a one-year, $5.94 million qualifying offer to Aldama. That being said, Aldama will enter free agency as a restricted free agent. He's coming off the best season of his career, so there could be some interest in […]

Moritz Wagner has Team Option Declined
Orlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner will have his team option declined, according to Shams Charania. This doesn't come as a surprise after Wagner missed most of last season due to a torn ACL. When healthy, Wagner averaged 12.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 18.8 minutes per game in 30 contests. He has spent […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Signs Massive Extension
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. agreed to a massive extension with the organization on Sunday. The two sides have come to terms on a five-year, $122 million extension. Clearly, the Rockets believe Smith is going to be a big part of their future going forward. It's worth noting that Smith did play as a […]

Hornets Trading Jusuf Nurkic to Utah
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Charlotte Hornets are trading center Jusuf Nurkic to the Utah Jazz in exchange for guard Collin Sexton. The veteran began last season with the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, he found himself out of the rotation before being moved to the Hornets. Nurkic wasn't a consistent fantasy producer throughout his 26 […]

Collin Sexton Heading to Charlotte
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz are trading guard Collin Sexton to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for center Jusuf Nurkic. Sexton's best days were when he was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, he still had some quality seasons in Utah, most recently averaging 18.4 points and 4.2 assists while shooting […]

Cam Thomas Set for Restricted Free Agency
The Brooklyn Nets extended a qualifying offer to guard Cam Thomas, making him a restricted free agent. The 23-year-old averaged a career-high 24 points last season. Unfortunately, nagging hamstring issues limited him to only 25 appearances. It's safe to say the Nets will do what it takes to keep him, especially since the club is […]

Bobby Portis Staying in Milwaukee
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Bobby Portis agreed to a three-year, $44 million contract to remain with the team. It's unknown what the future holds for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. However, it's safe to say the move made to retain Portis shows that the franchise wants to stay competitive. The 30-year-old […]

James Harden, Clippers Agree on a New Contract
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden declined his player option. Instead, both sides agreed to a new two-year, $81.5 million contract. The 35-year-old is likely nearing the end of his career. Yet, he's still productive, most recently averaging 22.8 points, 7.2 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 79 games […]

Julius Randle Signs Three-Year Extension
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle has signed a new long term extension with the organization. Randle has agreed to a three-year, $100 million deal to stay in Minnesota. The Wolves have now locked up Randle and Naz Reid in just a few days. Randle is coming off a strong postseason where he carried the offense […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Opts into Player Option
Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has decided to opt into his $8.4 million player option for the 2025-2026 season. Oubre will stick in Philly for a third season after playing a fairly big role on the team over the last two seasons. He averaged 15.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 34.6 minutes […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Retiring From Basketball
According to Scott Agness, free-agent forward Bojan Bogdanovic has decided to retire from the NBA. Bogdanovic last played with the New York Knicks during the 2023-2024 season. He suffered a foot injury during the playoffs that season that required surgery, which is part of the reason he has decided to call it a career. Bogdanvoic […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Declines Player Option
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith has decided to decline his $15.4 million player option for next season. According to Shams Charania, Finney-Smith will head to free agency, but he isn't ruling out a return to the Lakers. He began last season with the Brooklyn Nets, but was traded to the Lakers in December. Finney-Smith […]

Jaylin Williams Signing Three-Year Extension
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams is signing a new deal with the organization on Sunday. The two sides have agreed on a three-year, $24 million contract extension. Instead of picking up his $2.1 million team option, the Thunder and Williams have figured out a better deal. Sadly, injuries limited Williams to only 47 games […]

LeBron James Accepts Player Option
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has reportedly picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-2026 season. James will be back for another season, but it might not be with the Lakers. He is well aware that the Lakers are building for the future and James wants a chance to win now. For […]

Anfernee Simons "a Possible Re-Trade Candidate"
According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons "is a possible re-trade candidate." The 26-year-old, who has one season left on his current deal, was recently acquired from the Portland Trail Blazers in a swap for Jrue Holiday. The Celtics have fielded calls for Derrick White and Jaylen Brown. However, Simons may […]

Kevin Porter Jr. Declining Player Option
Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. has decided to decline his player option and become an unrestricted free agent. It was only a $2.5 million option, so it's not shocking to see Porter decline it. He averaged 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists across 19.9 minutes per game in 30 games last season with […]

Garrett Temple Returning to Toronto
Toronto Raptors forward Garrett Temple plans on sticking around with the organization for at least one more season. Temple intends to sign a one-year, $3.6 million deal to remain in Toronto. The 39-year-old wants to keep playing and will return to Toronto for his third straight season. He averaged 1.9 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.1 […]

Nicolas Batum Declines Player Option
Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum has decided to decline his $4.9 million player option for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. The veteran forward plans to test out free agency, but hasn't ruled out a return to the Clippers. It sounds like there is mutual interest from both sides, but we'll have to wait and see […]

Keon Johnson Gets Team Option Picked Up
The Brooklyn Nets have exercised the team option on guard Keon Johnson on Saturday. Johnson will receive $2.35 million after having a career-year with the Nets. Last season, Johnson averaged 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 24.4 minutes per game in 79 games. Johnson played big minutes for the Nets down the stretch […]

Rayan Rupert Staying in Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers have exercised the team option on guard Rayan Rupert for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. Rupert will receive $2.2 million for next season and become a restricted free agent next summer. The 21-year-old has shown flashes of potential, but hasn't become a consistent performer yet. Last season, Rupert averaged 3.0 points, 1.3 […]

Jonathan Kuminga Recieves Qualifying Offer
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has reportedly received a qualifying offer from the organization, according to Spotrac's Keith Smith. That means, Kuminga will head into free agency as a restricted free agent. This allows the Warriors to match any offer sheet that Kuminga gets during free agency. Honestly, it's unclear what kind of role […]

Sam Merrill Sticking with Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Sam Merrill plans to sign a new long term deal with the organization. According to Shams Charania, Merrill intends to sign a four-year, $38 million deal with Cleveland. Merrill has spent each of the last three seasons in a reserve role with the Cavs. Last season, Merrill averaged 7.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, […]

Davion Mitchell Staying in Miami
Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell plans to stay with the organization for a little longer. Mitchell intends on signing a two-year, $24 million deal with the Heat. The former ninth overall pick has been inconsistent during his five years in the league. Mitchell saw good success with Miami when he averaged 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, […]