The Charlotte Hornets waived forward/center Mouhamadou Gueye, the team announced, after acquiring him from Chicago in the July 10 four-team deal that also involved Minnesota and Brooklyn. Gueye was included largely for transaction mechanics, and his non-guaranteed 2026-27 salary made him an expected cut with Charlotte facing an offseason roster crunch. The 28-year-old has appeared […]

Washington Wizards guard/forward Jamir Watkins (knee) underwent successful surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced. Watkins, 25, suffered the injury during Washington's Summer League opener against the Jazz on July 9 and could miss the entire 2026-27 season. The 43rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft out of Florida […]

Serbian forward Nikola Kusturica, a projected lottery pick in the 2028 NBA Draft, recently trained with Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and shared a photo of the session, per Eurohoops. The 17-year-old called Antetokounmpo a "big player, even bigger person," marking another notable moment in a fast-moving summer for one of Europe's top prospects. Kusturica […]

Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta joked that he would not spend $100,000 per week on private training with Hakeem Olajuwon in an interview with A Bola. The comment came after the 27-year-old signed a four-year, $56 million extension, locking him into Boston after a breakout season. Queta averaged 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks […]

The New Orleans Pelicans' interest in restricted free-agent guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin could produce an offer sheet, per Evan Sidery. To get there, they would need to clear enough room by moving Jordan Hawkins' expiring $7 million contract. That path could let New Orleans offer Mathurin more than $15 million annually, giving the Clippers a two-day […]

Forward Jacob Toppin has signed a three-year deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv through the 2028-29 season, the club announced. The 26-year-old, younger brother of Pacers forward Obi Toppin, went undrafted out of Kentucky in 2023 and appeared in 31 NBA games with the Knicks and Hawks, averaging 1.4 points in limited minutes. Toppin also participated […]

Free-agent guard/forward Lester Quinones has drawn interest from Real Madrid and Partizan, per Sportando, as both EuroLeague clubs look for perimeter help. Quinones, 25, has NBA experience with the Warriors, Pelicans, and 76ers but never carved out a steady rotation role, spending most of his career in the G-League. He was a strong scorer for […]

Free-agent guard Mac McClung is drawing serious interest from EuroLeague clubs and appears likely to head overseas, per BasketNews. The three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion and two-time G-League MVP became a fan favorite, but he never carved out a steady NBA role, logging 17 games across the Bulls, Lakers, 76ers, Magic, and Pacers. McClung remained […]

Guard Josh Richardson has announced his retirement from basketball, per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. The 32-year-old entered the league as the No. 40 pick by Miami in 2015 and appeared in 554 regular-season games across 10 seasons, carving out a career as a useful 3-and-D guard. His best year came with the Heat […]

Washington Wizards forward/center Anthony Davis becomes eligible on August 6 to sign a four-year, $275 million max extension, per Evan Sidery. Davis, 33, is expected to seek the full max, but Washington may prefer a shorter deal given his age and durability concerns. He has averaged 48.6 games over the past five seasons and did […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard remains at the center of an NBA investigation into possible salary-cap circumvention. Per Baxter Holmes of ESPN, the probe could stretch into 2027 if the league, team, and involved parties cannot agree on the findings or a settlement. The case centers on Leonard's $28 million endorsement deal with Aspiration, […]

Former NBA center Daniel Theis faces an uncertain future with ASVEL Villeurbanne, per BasketNews, as the French club sorts through major budget questions. Theis, 34, signed with ASVEL this summer after leaving Monaco, but the club's projected budget could fall from €59 million to about €24 million, putting several expensive additions in doubt. The German […]

Forward Jalen McDaniels has signed a one-year deal with the Kobe Storks of Japan's B.LEAGUE, per BasketNews. The 6-foot-9 forward and older brother of Timberwolves wing Jaden McDaniels appeared in 252 NBA games, mostly with the Hornets, while also spending time with the 76ers, Raptors, and Wizards. He averaged 6.7 points and 3.3 rebounds during […]

Restricted free-agent guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin has been tied to a proposed sign-and-trade framework that would send Isaac Okoro and second-round picks from the Chicago Bulls to the Los Angeles Clippers, per Evan Sidery. This is a speculative idea, not a reported deal, but it follows confirmed interest from Chicago and New Orleans in the Clippers […]

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith has been listed by The Athletic's Dan Woike as one of the Lakers' center-depth targets, while NBA insider Evan Sidery has floated a framework that would send one of Jake LaRavia or Jaden Hardy, plus Dalton Knecht and second-round picks, to Chicago for Smith. Los Angeles has Kevon Looney behind […]

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine is viewed by NBA insider Evan Sidery as a likely midseason buyout candidate if the rebuilding Kings start slowly. LaVine's $49 million expiring contract still carries negative trade value, making a release the cleaner path to a contender if Sacramento decides to move on. There have been no active buyout […]

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson has surfaced in a potential trade framework floated by NBA insider Evan Sidery, with Nikola Jovic and a 2027 second-round pick going back to Dallas. Miami, fresh off landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, is looking for shooting around him and Bam Adebayo, and Thompson still fits that need after hitting 38.3 percent […]

Restricted free-agent forward Peyton Watson has been the focus of active sign-and-trade discussions between the Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets, per Evan Sidery. A package featuring AJ Green and a future first-round pick could be headed to Denver if the sides find a deal. Watson broke out in 2025-26, averaging 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 […]

Free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga has been linked to a Lakers sign-and-trade framework that would send Jarred Vanderbilt and draft capital to the Atlanta Hawks, according to Evan Sidery. Kuminga, whom the Hawks acquired from Golden State at the deadline before declining his team option, may need to lower his reported $20-million-plus annual ask if the […]

Free-agent guard Russell Westbrook is drawing strong interest from EuroLeague teams, according to Evan Sidery. The 37-year-old still prefers to remain in the NBA, but an overseas move now appears to be his most realistic path. Westbrook remains unsigned late in the offseason market after averaging 15.2 points, 6.7 assists, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.3 steals […]

The Washington Wizards are reportedly showing interest in free-agent forward DeMar DeRozan, according to Shams Charania. The organization has had some conversations with DeRozan over the last few days. The veteran forward appears to be drawing interest from multiple teams, but the Wizards are the newest one to join the ranks. The 36-year-old is trending […]

The New Orleans Pelicans signed center Christian Koloko to a one-year deal on Tuesday, according to Michael Scotto. Koloko is a former second-round pick of the Toronto Raptors from 2022. He has bounced around to four different teams during his three years at the professional level. He played with three different organizations this past season […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Johni Broome was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. Broome gets moved along with a second-round pick to the Clippers for cash considerations. This deal allows the 76ers to stay under the first and second aprons while signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Broome made a minimal impact last season […]

The Golden State Warriors signed forward/center Draymond Green to a new contract on Tuesday. The two sides have agreed to a one-year, $27.7 million deal for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. Green declined his player option and entered free agency, likely to give the team extra money to pursue LeBron James. Now that James has signed […]

Sacramento Kings guard Isaiah Stevens has been waived from his two-way deal, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The move opens a two-way spot for Sacramento, which still has Adam Flagler and Jonathan Mogbo on two-way deals. Stevens, 25, was a standout playmaker for the G League's Stockton Kings last season, averaging 14.5 points on 47.0 […]

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren and the team could remain at an impasse into September, with the deadline "really Media Day," per Shams Charania of ESPN, via Evan Sidery. Duren, 22, is seeking max-level money after earning All-NBA Third Team honors, while Detroit has held firm below that number. He is coming off a breakout […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) could return around the All-Star break in February, per Evan Sidery. DiVincenzo, 29, ruptured his Achilles during Minnesota's first-round playoff series against Denver and later underwent surgery with Dr. Martin O'Malley, who has also been connected to the Achilles recoveries of Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton. Before the injury, […]

Restricted free-agent guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin is drawing renewed interest from the New Orleans Pelicans and a second unnamed suitor, per Marc Stein. Mathurin, 24, has remained on the market while the Clippers wait for more clarity on Kawhi Leonard's situation, which has slowed some of their offseason decisions. The No. 6 pick in 2022 averaged […]

Dave Joerger has agreed to join the Denver Nuggets as the lead assistant on head coach David Adelman's staff, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Joerger, 52, brings a 245-247 record over six NBA head-coaching seasons with Memphis and Sacramento, plus recent assistant stops with the 76ers and Bucks. The move gives Adelman an experienced voice […]

Restricted free-agent forward Peyton Watson has received a five-year, $70 million offer from the Denver Nuggets, per Tony Jones of The Athletic. The offer sits well below Watson's preferred range, as the 23-year-old has been looking to top Christian Braun's five-year, $125 million deal. Watson is also weighing whether to accept his $6.5 million qualifying […]