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As expected, De’Anthony Melton will decline his $3.3 million player option in order to test the market as an unrestricted free agent, per Spotrac. De'Anthony Melton declined his player option with the Golden State Warriors, a league source told @spotrac. Melton will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. — Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) June 30, […]
The Denver Nuggets have deep trade interest in Jaylen Brown, who is frustrated with the Boston Celtics. Brown has been in trade rumors all offseason. The Celtics offered him to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who wound up getting traded to the Miami Heat. The Nuggets would probably have to trade Jamal Murray or […]
DHJ Quick Take: Tim Hardaway Jr. on Miami Heat’s Free Agency Radar Tim Hardaway Jr. is among the free agents the Miami Heat are monitoring as the market opens Tuesday, per Dallas Hoops Journal sourcing. The veteran shooter fits Miami’s stated need for perimeter scoring around a Giannis Antetokounmpo-led core. Tim Hardaway Jr. is among […]
8:11 pm: The Pistons aren’t looking to trade Duren, confirms Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press, reporting that there’s still a “high degree of confidence” within the organization that the big man will be re-signed. 7:25 pm: While Duren’s camp appears to seeking sign-and-trade scenarios and finding potential suitors willing to explore them, […]
After a mixed bag first season, the Lakers are declining Nick Smith Jr.’s team option for next season. The Lakers landed Smith Jr. on a two-way deal at the very start of the preseason after he was waived by the Hornets. While Smith Jr.’s impact wasn’t felt throughout the whole season, he still had some […]
Day 1 of LA Kings Development Camp has come and gone. For players like Elton Hermansson and Liam Lefebvre – the first two selected by the Kings at this weekend’s 2026 NHL Draft – it’s their first taste of the Kings organization. The forwards skated this morning and then participated in the camp scrimmage this […] The post Elton Hermansson and Liam Lefebvre Touch On Their First Day of LA Kings Development Camp appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
8:07 pm: The trade is official, the Trail Blazers announced in a press release. As noted below, Morant won’t receive a trade bonus since the deal was completed before the 2026/27 league year begins. Memphis sent Portland $1MM in cash in the trade, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). 4:09 pm: […]
The Lakers remain interested in Jalen Duren, but a new insider report reveals where the Pistons All-Star prefers to play. The post Lakers Learn Where Jalen Duren Wants to Play appeared first on HEAVY .
After an underwhelming extension offer from the Pistons, Jalen Duren is expected to engage in discussions with the Lakers and the Kings to facilitate a move.
Bradley Beal is reportedly a free agent after declining his player option to return to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Miami Heat have been linked to him with the start of NBA free agency looming. Miami is looking to add…
The Miami Heat will need to surround Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo with shooters if they are going to live up to their potential, and they are reportedly interested in a high-profile one after Monday's developments.
Warriors guard De’Anthony Melton is now an unrestricted free agent after declining his $3,451,779 player option for 2026/27, a source tells Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter link). The move was expected, as multiple reports indicated that the 28-year-old was likely to test free agency. His option was for the veteran’s minimum and he would project […]
Sacramento Kings 2026 No. 7 pick Darius Acuff Jr. says he takes pride in running the show at point guard. (via Sactown Sports 1140 | The Drive Guys with Kevin Gleason & Allen Stiles): “I love it. I take pride in it. I’ve always been successful with the ball in my hands. I can do […] The post Darius Acuff Jr: “I’ve always been successful with the ball in my hands” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Washington Wizards declined Jamir Watkins’ $2.15 million team option for the 2026-27 season, Spotrac’s Keith Smith reported Monday. The Wizards reportedly extended a qualifying offer to Watkins, which makes him a restricted free agent this offseason. Watkins, 24, was selected No. 43 by Washington in the 2025 NBA Draft. He averaged 7.4 points and […]
Center Walker Kessler will meet with multiple teams when free agency opens on Tuesday evening, reports Tony Jones of The Athletic (via Twitter). According to Jones, the meetings will be held at CAA headquarters in Los Angeles. Jones reported earlier on Monday that the Jazz formally issued Kessler a qualifying offer, making the 7’2″ big […]
All of a sudden, a reunion with Ben Simmons has become a feasible option for the 76ers this offseason.
Jalen Duren is exploring his options, but the Pistons have made their stance on the All-Star center unmistakably clear. The post Pistons Respond to Jalen Duren’s Free Agency Moves appeared first on HEAVY .
Last week, the Milwaukee Bucks made the unpopular (yet understandable) decision to trade two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat for multiple first round draft picks and multiple players (including Wisconsin native Tyler Herro). The trade marked the end of an era and the start of a full-scale rebuild. The aftermath of the [...]
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been the subject of trade speculation, but it appears one top suitor--the Blazers--have bowed out. The post Celtics Top Jaylen Brown Trade Partner Makes Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Veteran guard Jrue Holiday will be on the trade block for the Portland Trail Blazers after they traded for fellow point guard Ja Morant. Portland has been active in the trade market looking to cash in on some of their young assets and picks for a big upgrade. The Memphis Grizzlies made Morant cheap enough […] The post Blazers Put Jrue Holiday On Trade Block After Getting Ja Morant appeared first on HEAVY .
The Boston Celtics were aiming big in their trade aspirations for Jaylen Brown, but it appears there might not be a team willing to meet their price for the former Finals MVP.
Earlier this month, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news that the Milwaukee Bucks had traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.The two-time MVP had spent all 13 seasons of his NBA career with the Bucks.Charania wrote (on June 25): “BLOCKBUSTER: The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Wife Makes Heartfelt Post Amid Miami Heat Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The Lakers are set to speak with Jalen Duren, but Detroit has already made its position on a potential sign-and-trade clear. The post Lakers Get Pistons’ Response After Planned Jalen Duren Call appeared first on HEAVY .
You probably don’t give a damn with the Sacramento Kings did during the draft. They haven’t been a contender since Andrej Stojakovic’s daddy was shooting threes in the California capitol. But here in Dub Nation, we believe in knowing your enemies. Not in a conspiracy board and red string kind of way, but like in […]
A new report says the Kings could offer Domantas Sabonis in a sign and trade proposal for Pistons center Jalen Duren.