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Marcus Smart Expected to Leave Lakers in Free Agency, Per Insider

After spending one season with the Los Angeles Lakers, guard Marcus Smart is reportedly expected to leave the organization in free agency this summer. Smart has a $5.4 player option for the 2026-27 season as part of the two-year, $11 million contract he signed with the Lakers last summer. He must exercise or decline his […] The post Marcus Smart Expected to Leave Lakers in Free Agency, Per Insider appeared first on LA Sports Report.

Hawks Trade Rumors: Buddy Hield And The Quest For An Upgrade At Center

The Stein Line originally reported last week that the Hawks are actively pursuing a true center via trade.  — “The Hawks are in active trade pursuit of a big man, The Stein Line has learned. It was not immediately known how broad Atlanta’s list of potential targets is …but they certainly are looking. For past […]

WWE’s Danhausen in awe over Madison Square Garden show after Knicks’ championship

In just a few weeks, WWE star Danhausen returns to Madison Square Garden for the first time since the New York Knicks’ championship win for Saturday Night’s Main Event. Needless to say, he is excited. The venue is currently advertising the show, which features the “Very Nice, Very Evil” Superstar front and center. “Yes this […] The post WWE’s Danhausen in awe over Madison Square Garden show after Knicks’ championship appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Nuggets rumors: The current offseason focus amid Nikola Jokic contract extension questions

There are probably only a handful of players in the NBA who are deemed untouchable, and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is one of them. The Nuggets are more than happy to have Jokic on their roster for perpetuity. However, as history would show, crazy things have happened. It was recently reported that the three-time […] The post Nuggets rumors: The current offseason focus amid Nikola Jokic contract extension questions appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Raptors’ Sandro Mamukelashvili To Decline $2.8MM Player Option

Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili will turn down his $2.8MM player option for the 2026/27 season, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).  Mamukelashvili figures to cash in after playing for the $2.5MM veteran’s minimum this season. He far outperformed that deal and will likely land […]

Kawhi Leonard to Raptors trade coverage by Raptors HQ

This is what the Raptors gave up for Kawhi (and why it doesn’t matter) Reports confirm that Kawhi Leonard will be a Toronto Raptor: Again On Bobby’s Terms: Toronto nears acquisition of Kawhi Leonard The case for bringing the Klaw back to Toronto Kawhi Leonard trade talks intensify: Toronto is reportedly the only desired destination The Raptors could add Kawhi Leonard or Jaylen Brown, but should they? Will Kawhi Leona...

The case for and against re-signing Kelly Oubre Jr.

With the draft in the rearview mirror, NBA teams now shift their focus to free agency as team can begin negotiating with free agents this week and contracts can become official on July 6. As many know by now, the Sixers options in free agency are limited thanks to all the salary they have tied […]

NBA rumors: Clippers’ trade inquiries to Magic rebuffed

The Los Angeles Clippers are in the midst of potentially trading away star forward Kawhi Leonard. However, that isn’t the only trade they have their eyes on. The Clippers have been trying to acquire center Goga Bitadze from the Orlando Magic. But thus far, the Magic have been unwilling to make a deal, via Jake […] The post NBA rumors: Clippers’ trade inquiries to Magic rebuffed appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Warriors rumors: Draymond Green’s $27.7 million opt-out opens door for LeBron, Anthony Davis pursuit

Draymond Green may have just given the Golden State Warriors the opportunity to have the mega-offseason fans have been craving. The four-time NBA champion is declining his $27.7 million player option and will become a free agent, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. This move is not expected to jeopardize his future with the franchise, however. Instead, […] The post Warriors rumors: Draymond Green’s $27.7 million opt-out opens door for LeBron, Anthony Davis pursuit appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA rumors: Grizzlies’ Ja Morant trade asking price dropping like a rock

There was a time when the Memphis Grizzlies’ Ja Morant was one of the faces of the league. However, now, just a few years later, the Grizzlies are out actively shopping Morant, and have seen their asking price drop continuously over the last few weeks. Per ESPN’s Vincent Goodwill, the 26-year-old’s contract and consistent health […] The post NBA rumors: Grizzlies’ Ja Morant trade asking price dropping like a rock appeared first on ClutchPoints .

James Harden declines Cavaliers player option

James Harden is set to remain with the Cavaliers after declining his $42.3 million player option for the 2026-27 season, with both sides now working toward a new multiyear contract. Had Harden exercised the option, only a little more than $13 million of his salary would have been guaranteed. Opting out had long been viewed […] The post James Harden declines Cavaliers player option appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Draymond Green opts out with Warriors

Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option for the 2026-27 season, giving the Golden State Warriors additional financial flexibility as they pursue major roster upgrades this offseason. By opting out, Green and Golden State can negotiate a new multiyear contract that would provide him with greater long-term guaranteed money while lowering his salary […] The post Draymond Green opts out with Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .