New York Knicks guard/forward Pacome Dadiet has generated some internal optimism entering his third season, though The Athletic's James L. Edwards III still does not see a clear rotation path for him. Some within the organization believe the 21-year-old is making progress behind the scenes, but his shooting has yet to translate consistently at the […]

New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek is a name to watch as a potential trade candidate if the team looks for upgrades, according to The Athletic's James L. Edwards III. New York's February move for Jose Alvarado, followed by his new three-year deal, leaves Kolek with a crowded path to backup point guard minutes behind […]

New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara could push for a larger rotation role in his second season, with The Athletic's James L. Edwards III writing that he would not be surprised if the 21-year-old becomes a staple by midseason. Diawara averaged 3.6 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.2 minutes across 69 games as a rookie, […]

Miami Heat forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play for Greece in the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers against Ukraine and Spain, with the Heat requesting that he report to the United States early to continue his preseason integration, according to Eurohoops. The two-time MVP joined Miami this offseason alongside Bobby Portis after an […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic remains firmly in Denver despite an overseas push from Panathinaikos owner Dimitrios Giannakopoulos, who said he made a serious proposal to bring the three-time MVP to Greece and plans to try again next year, per ESPN's Anthony Slater. Jokic has two years and $121.9 million left on his deal, though […]

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard is not rushing into extension talks, telling NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg that he still has two years left on his deal and is more focused on improving. The 28-year-old becomes eligible on Oct. 1 for a three-year extension worth up to $67.1 million, but there is no urgency on […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are viewed as a serious candidate to land Denver Nuggets restricted free-agent forward Peyton Watson in a sign-and-trade, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin via Sam Amico of HoopsWire. Watson broke out last season, averaging 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.1 blocks while shooting 49.1 percent from the field […]

Free-agent forward Anthony Gill remains an in-house candidate for the Washington Wizards' final standard roster spot, according to Greg Finberg of Bullets Forever. The 33-year-old is the team's longest-tenured player, and a return would mark his seventh season in Washington after years spent as a locker-room veteran for a young roster. Gill averaged 5.8 points, […]

Free-agent guard Gabe Vincent has been floated as a candidate for the Washington Wizards' final standard roster spot, with Bullets Forever's Greg Finberg noting the team's need for another point guard. Vincent was linked to Washington earlier in free agency after averaging 4.4 points, 1.0 rebound, and 1.4 assists while shooting 34.1 percent from three […]

Forward Kawhi Leonard is operating under the belief that the NBA's investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers will conclude before training camp, keeping him on course to join the Toronto Raptors, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Toronto has paused the long-agreed-to deal until the league resolves the probe, […]

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama said he believes he can score 100 points in a game during a quick-fire Q&A with French content creator Rookicks, per Eurohoops. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year also named Olympiacos forward Evan Fournier as the French player he would bring to San Antonio and left the door […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey said the team "kind of" has a Big 5 in its starting lineup, pairing LeBron James and Jaylen Brown with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and VJ Edgecombe, according to Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The comment suggests Edgecombe is still viewed as part of the first […]

Alvark Tokyo officially announced that forward/center Lachlan Olbrich signed a one-year deal for the 2026-27 season, confirming ESPN's Olgun Uluc's report that the former Chicago Bulls two-way player will be among the highest-paid imports in Japan's B.League Premier. Olbrich averaged 2.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists across 37 NBA games last season, but his […]

The Los Angeles Clippers officially signed center Jamarion Sharp to a two-way contract, finalizing the deal after the sides previously agreed to terms in July. The 7-foot-5 rim protector was named the 2025-26 NBA G-League Defensive Player of the Year after averaging 7.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.8 blocks in 24.9 minutes for the Texas […]

Free-agent guard/forward Ben Simmons has received interest from several NBA teams, including one Western Conference team that offered a training-camp invite, according to Andscape's Marc J. Spears. Simmons is also open to signing a veteran-minimum contract as he works toward an NBA return and a potential run with Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers signed guard Yuki Kawamura to an Exhibit 10 contract, giving him another training camp opportunity after two limited NBA seasons. The 5-foot-8 guard spent last season with the Chicago Bulls, appearing in 18 games while averaging 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 11.6 minutes on 32.7 percent shooting. Kawamura […]

Free-agent forward Trendon Watford has drawn interest from Olympiacos, Valencia, and Baskonia, though the NBA remains his reported priority, according to Matteo Andreani. BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas previously reported that Watford was nearing a move to Valencia, but the former 76ers forward pushed back on social media and said the report was false. Philadelphia declined Watford's […]

Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell has spent the offseason on a demanding workout plan, including sunrise track sessions and overseas training in Greece and Spain, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. The former ninth overall pick trimmed down to sharpen his defense and enters 2026-27 as Miami's starting point guard in the final […]

Free-agent guard Gabe Vincent could still fit as a minimum-salary reunion option for the Miami Heat, according to the Sun Sentinel's Ira Winderman. Vincent is one of the stronger point guards left on the market, but the fantasy case is thin after he averaged 4.4 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists on 35.2 percent shooting […]

Free-agent guard Patrick Beverley is reportedly close to an agreement with Boulazac of France's Betclic Elite, according to Sportando, citing BeBasketball. The 38-year-old spent the 2025-26 season with PAOK BC in Greece, averaging 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.3 steals across Greek league and FIBA Europe Cup play. Beverley last played in the […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro stated he carries a massive "chip on my shoulder" because outsiders doubt the roster, per Lily Zhao. The 26-year-old arrives in Wisconsin following a productive 2025-26 campaign where he averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists across 33 appearances. With Giannis Antetokounmpo no longer in the picture, Herro is […]

The Orlando Magic are hiring Josh Broghamer away from the Dallas Mavericks to join Sean Sweeney's first coaching staff, according to Marc Stein. Broghamer was part of Jason Kidd's staff in Dallas, coached Cooper Flagg during Summer League in 2025, and ran Flagg's pregame workouts during the reigning Rookie of the Year's debut season. He […]

Free-agent guard/forward Ben Simmons signaled that he is open to an NBA return in a recent Instagram post covered by Eurohoops. "Ready for wherever this goes," Simmons wrote, adding to speculation about his next step. The former No. 1 pick has not signed with a team, and Eurohoops framed any Philadelphia reunion talk as chatter […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder remains part of trade discussions as the team looks to reconfigure the roster and create financial flexibility, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The 32-year-old was acquired from Sacramento at last season's deadline and is scheduled for roughly $30 million over the next two seasons, though part of his 2027-28 […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White is moving into a larger role after an offseason reset, and he told Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer that the reshaped roster can "surprise a lot of people." With LaMelo Ball traded to Minnesota and Miles Bridges sent to Phoenix, White should have a clearer path to lead-guard minutes […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Trey Murphy III could become a midseason trade target if the team starts slowly, with Evan Sidery reporting that the Pistons and Pacers may circle back after New Orleans held firm on a high asking price. For fantasy, this is more background noise than a reason to fade him. Murphy broke […]

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin is a name to watch if the team cannot land another frontcourt piece, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The Cavaliers have explored Dennis Schroder trade scenarios while trying to create flexibility for restricted free agents Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson, but a sign-and-trade remains complicated. If Cleveland strikes out, […]

Houston Rockets forward/center Alperen Sengun should benefit from Fred VanVleet's expected return, with The Dream Shake's Lachard Binkley writing that Sengun may gain the most from having Houston's floor general back. VanVleet missed the entire 2025-26 season after tearing his right ACL, leaving Sengun to carry more of the offense as a scorer, passer, rebounder, […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward Ziaire Williams is soaking in his move home after signing with the team on a one-year deal. "Seeing my name on a Lakers jersey feels super surreal," Williams said in comments shared by Marc Jacobs, adding that he is excited to play in front of local fans and family. The Lancaster […]

New York Knicks second-round pick guard Jack Kayil will remain overseas next season after signing a new five-year deal with ALBA Berlin, while fellow second-rounder Tyler Nickel is "all in" on starting his pro career, according to Ian Begley. Kayil, whose draft rights New York acquired at No. 39, earned Bundesliga Best Young Player honors […]