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 […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson is not currently discussing a buyout with the team, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Dallas is open to trading the four-time champion, but a buyout is not in play for now. Thompson is entering the final season of his deal at roughly $17.5 million, making him an easier trade […]

Denver Nuggets restricted free-agent forward Peyton Watson remains unsigned, with the Clippers, Hawks, Bucks, and Cavaliers all connected to his market, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, citing prior reporting from Shams Charania. Denver is reportedly open to sign-and-trade scenarios and would consider a package built around one impact player and a future first-round pick. Watson […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is on track to re-sign with the team on a new multi-year deal, according to ESPN's Jamal Collier. Harden remains unsigned after declining his $42.3 million player option, but Cleveland still appears to be the expected landing spot after missing out on LeBron James. The 36-year-old stayed productive after arriving […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Isaiah Stewart is embracing his move from Detroit, telling Andscape's Marc J. Spears that he is happy to be "moving on to a new chapter." Stewart was traded to Memphis during the second round of the NBA Draft after six seasons with the Pistons, and he said he feels wanted by the […]

Fantasy startup season is in full force again! Boy, do I love this time of year. It’s a great time to add more fantasy football and basketball leagues; you definitely don’t need to tide you over until the two sports begin. It feels like every year, I tell myself, “OK, let’s cool it a little […]

Houston Rockets guard/forward Amen Thompson is expected to sign a rookie-scale extension before the 2026-27 season begins, though a full five-year, $250 million max deal is not expected, according to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel. Siegel wrote that a deal between 20 and 22 percent of the salary cap, worth roughly $200 million total, would make more […]

Free-agent forward DeMar DeRozan has drawn interest from the Heat, Nuggets, Cavaliers, and Wizards, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports, citing Shams Charania. Sacramento waived DeRozan's $25.7 million expiring deal in July, with the six-time All-Star receiving the $10 million guaranteed portion. The 37-year-old remained productive last season, averaging 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.0 […]

Free-agent forward/center Kevin Love has interest in joining LeBron James in Philadelphia, with agent Jeff Schwartz in contact with the 76ers since James signed, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The fit is not simple. Philadelphia is already at roster capacity after adding Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, while Joel Embiid, Adem Bona, and Ariel Hukporti leave little room […]

Free-agent guard/forward Kobe Stewart has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Charlotte Hornets, according to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Stewart went undrafted out of Presbyterian in 2025 and spent last season in the G-League, where he averaged 9.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists across 34 games while suiting up mostly […]

Guard Taelon Peter has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the San Antonio Spurs, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, giving him a training-camp invite rather than a guaranteed roster spot. Peter was waived by Indiana in July after appearing in 38 games as a rookie, averaging 4.5 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists […]

Guard Mac McClung has signed with Spanish club Basquet Girona, according to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews. The three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion heads overseas after another huge G-League season with the Windy City Bulls, where he averaged 31.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 7.9 assists. McClung won his second G-League MVP, became the first two-time […]

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Brandon Miller and the team have discussed a potential rookie-scale extension, with president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson saying the Hornets want him around "for a very long time," via Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The former No. 2 pick looks central to the Hornets' reset after the franchise traded LaMelo Ball and […]

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson is in line for a long-term extension, but talks appear tied to the team's unresolved negotiations with restricted free-agent center Jalen Duren, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Thompson led the NBA with 2.0 steals per game last season and earned All-Defensive First Team honors while averaging 9.9 points, 5.7 […]

Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II and the team have held early-stage talks on a possible rookie-scale extension, per Marc Stein of The Stein Line, via Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The number is tough to project after the 22-year-old played only seven games last season before undergoing season-ending right foot surgery. When healthy, Lively has […]

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski wants a long-term extension, but the sides remain apart on price, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Podziemski's camp is reportedly seeking an annual salary in the $22 million to $24 million range, while Golden State prefers a lower number. The 23-year-old is entering the final season of his […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry becomes eligible on Aug. 29 to sign a two-year, $136.7 million extension, and the sides have mutual interest in a deal, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Curry is entering the final season of his current contract, but trade noise has not gained much traction, with Siegel reporting that […]

Denver Nuggets restricted free-agent forward Peyton Watson is prepared to accept his one-year, $6.5 million qualifying offer if Denver cannot complete a sign-and-trade, according to Evan Sidery, citing Shams Charania. Sidery adds that the Bucks, Cavaliers, and Clippers are in active talks with Denver. The Nuggets have reportedly offered Watson a five-year, $70 million deal, […]

Washington Wizards forward/center Anthony Davis will wait until roughly the first 20 games of the season before deciding whether to sign a long-term extension, according to Evan Sidery, citing Shams Charania. Davis is eligible for a four-year deal worth around $275 million, but his health and Washington's early competitiveness are major swing factors. The 10-time […]

Denver Nuggets forward/center Zeke Nnaji remains on the trade block as Denver works to navigate second-apron restrictions, according to Evan Sidery. Nnaji is owed roughly $7.5 million this season and has a $7.5 million player option for 2027-28, making this more of a salary-shedding situation than a fantasy-relevant move. The former first-round pick has faded […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton hopes to play for Team USA in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, according to Evan Sidery. The long-term goal is another positive checkpoint in his recovery after he tore his right Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and missed all of last season. Haliburton has resumed […]

Free-agent guard Terrell Brown Jr. has reached an agreement with the Utah Jazz, according to Chris Haynes, who cited agent Daniel Hazan. The 28-year-old undrafted guard out of Washington helped the Greensboro Swarm win the 2026 G-League title and averaged 11.2 points, 6.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 25.3 minutes across 36 games […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward LeBron James is expected to take on more point-guard duties next season, with Evan Sidery reporting that head coach Nick Nurse confirmed James will primarily play the position. The four-time MVP averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists last season, and this setup should keep his assists useful even if his […]

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Daniel Gafford remains available for the right price, with Evan Sidery reporting that Dallas is seeking a protected first-round pick in a deal. The 27-year-old is signed through 2028-29 at roughly $18.1 million annually, so Dallas does not have to dump him. Gafford averaged 9.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 steals, […]

Free-agent guard Keaton Wallace is reportedly signing a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv worth $1.2 million per season, according to Israel Hayom's Tomer Givati. Wallace, the older brother of Thunder guard Cason Wallace, spent the last two seasons with Atlanta, averaging 4.2 points, 2.1 assists, and 1.3 rebounds across 84 NBA games. He was […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are waiving two-way guard Sean Pedulla, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Pedulla won G-League Rookie of the Year after averaging 23.6 points, 6.8 assists, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.6 steals between the Rip City Remix and San Diego Clippers. He signed with the Clippers in February but logged only 31 NBA […]

Guard Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, agent George S. Langberg told ESPN's Shams Charania. Walker returns to the NBA after spending last season with Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he averaged 15.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in EuroLeague play. He last played stateside with […]

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant wants to play for Team USA at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, per Evan Sidery. Durant, 37, has already played in the last four Olympics and became the first American men's basketball player to win four gold medals, so a 2028 appearance would add another historic layer to his Team […]

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension through 2029-30, Mike George of Klutch Sports told ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal rewards a career season for Brooks, who averaged 20.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steals in 30.4 minutes while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 34.4 […]

Boston Celtics forward Dillon Mitchell has signed a two-way contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The move locks in the No. 40 pick after brief uncertainty about whether he could return to St. John's for another college season. Mitchell, 22, helped his case in Summer League by averaging 13.0 points, 2.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks […]