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Proposed Trade Brings Myles Turner To Golden State To Replace Porzingis
The Golden State Warriors got the tough news recently that center Kristaps Porzingis might not be well enough to play again this season—if ever. He is considering retirement due to a severe flare-up of an autoimmune condition causing fatigue and breathing issues. The Dubs were counting on the big man to fill the center spot for the coming year, but now are looking for a trade to offload his $20 million contract and bring in a replacement at the five. The latest trade idea comes to ...
Potential Trade Target for Thunder After Gruesome Jalen Williams Injury
Jalen Williams' severe ankle injury on Oct. 26 likely ends his season, leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder scrambling for a replacement. Analyst Sean Deveney cites New Orleans' Herb Jones—who saw his minutes drop from 28.4 to 17 per game and is averaging 3.3 points this season—as a possible trade target. Jones offers elite perimeter defense but limited scoring, and the Pelicans have resisted trading him previously. While some league execs say OKC isn’t panicking, the injury could accelerate trade talks, especially as the Thunder sit 3‑0 early. The piece also notes Williams' injury history, including wrist surgery and hamstring issues last season.
Top 3 Trade Targets For LA Lakers This Season
The Lakers enter the 2026‑27 season 2‑0 and, after adding Walker Kessler, Ziaire Williams, Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, Matisse Thybulle and Sandro Mamukelashvili around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, they’re still eyeing upgrades. Analyst Dan Favale cites three priority trade targets: PF PJ Washington, whose stretch‑big skill set complements Kessler; wing Derrick Jones Jr., a 3‑and‑D scorer who can shore up perimeter defense; and backup center Day’Ron Sharpe, who becomes trade‑eligible Dec. 15 and would strengthen the backup‑5 role. These moves aim to address the Lakers’ defensive and depth needs.
Report: Bucks Said 'No' To Trade Offer For Kevin Porter Jr., Then Released Him
The Milwaukee Bucks rejected a Denver Nuggets trade for Kevin Porter Jr. that included Zeke Nnaji’s $7.5 million contract, two future second‑round picks and a pick‑swap, then waived Porter. According to insider Jake Fischer, the Bucks chose flexibility over absorbing Nnaji’s salary because they want to retain free agents Ryan Rollins, Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr. next offseason. Fischer says the move reflects a league‑wide trend of prioritizing cap wiggle room and future draft assets over immediate talent upgrades.
Top 3 Trade Targets for Dallas Mavericks This Season
As Kyrie Irving heads toward an exit, the Dallas Mavericks look to bolster a youthful roster centered on rookie Cooper Flagg. Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale highlights three prime trade targets for the 2026‑27 season: Scoot Henderson, who could finally command a starting role after Portland’s crowded point‑guard room; Reed Sheppard, the 2024 third‑overall pick who posted 13.5 points per game for the Rockets and may become expendable with VanVleet and Smart in Houston; and veteran Tre Jones, a seven‑year guard averaging 14 points and 5.4 assists, whose addition would ease pressure on Flagg and improve interior shooting. The piece outlines why each name fits Dallas’ next‑step youth movement.
NBA Rumors: Warriors Land Zion Williamson In Blockbuster Trade Proposal
A Bleacher Report proposal suggests the Golden State Warriors trade Draymond Green, Kristaps Porziņģis and a 2027 top‑4 protected first‑round pick to the New Orleans Pelicans for Zion Williamson. The Warriors would gain a dominant interior force to pair with Stephen Curry, despite Williamson’s injury history, while the Pelicans would offload Porziņģis’s $20 M salary, gain cap flexibility and move on from Williamson’s missed games. The article notes the Pelicans’ lackluster playoff record since drafting Zion and the Warriors’ need for a splash to boost their 2026‑27 playoff prospects.
Top 3 Trade Targets For Boston Celtics in 2026-27
The Celtics, still Eastern Conference contenders after trading Jaylen Brown, seek a major upgrade. Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale lists three top trade targets for 2026‑27: 3‑point specialist Trey Murphy III (38.2% career threes, two consecutive 20‑point seasons) from the Pelicans; affordable two‑way guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (team‑option deal at $2.4 M) who could relieve shooting guards; and gritty forward Naji Marshall, who posted a career‑high 15 ppg with Dallas and offers defensive intensity. Each fits head coach Joe Mazzulla’s system and could bolster Boston’s roster for a stacked Eastern Conference.
2 Significant Teams Eyeing Lakers' First-Rounder As Potential Free Agent Addition
The Lakers waived former 17th‑overall pick Dalton Knecht to trim their roster to 15 players, making him a free‑agent eligible for a two‑way contract. League sources say both the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves are eyeing Knecht. The Knicks, operating $3 million below the league’s second‑apron cap, see him as a low‑cost, high‑upside option, while the Timberwolves have also shown interest. Knecht, who posted 4.2 points in 54 games last season after a strong rookie start, could soon find a new home.
Kristaps Porzingis' Future In NBA Very Much In Doubt
The Golden State Warriors are actively seeking to move Kristaps Porzingis after the 7'2" veteran says his autoimmune condition, POTS, may force retirement. With a $20 million salary this season and a $20 million player option next year (only $3 million guaranteed), the Warriors view his contract as an expiring deal they can trade for a replacement big man. Porzingis played just 32 games last year, 15 with Golden State, and averages 19.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks over his 10‑year career, plus a 2024 Celtics championship ring.
Jalen Brunson Has Direct Message For Karl-Anthony Towns: 'Sign The Contract'
The Knicks’ championship run hangs on a looming contract extension for 6‑time All‑Star Karl‑Anthony Towns. Towns says he’d accept less than max to stay with the team, but talks have stalled. In a pre‑season ESPN interview, Jalen Brunson — 2026 Finals MVP — delivers a blunt message to Towns: “Sign the contract,” prompting both players to laugh. Their exchange underscores the urgency as New York aims to protect its first NBA title in 53 years and repeat success. The lingering “cloud” over the extension could shape the Knicks’ roster stability heading into the 2026‑27 season.
Bucks Waive 17 PPG Scorer, One Team Frontrunner As Landing Spot
The Milwaukee Bucks waive veteran guard Kevin Porter Jr., who posted 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists last season, to hit the roster limit and give young rebuild talent more minutes after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sacramento Kings, reeling from Ben Simmons' season‑ending Achilles injury, emerge as the top suitor, also eyeing former Memphis guard Walter Clayton Jr., the 2025 18th‑overall pick who averaged 9.7 points and 5.7 assists. The Kings' decision could shape both teams' point‑guard depth heading into the 2026‑27 season.
Dwight Howard Makes Big Annoucement About His Future
Hall of Famer Dwight Howard announces his definitive retirement, marking the end of a 20‑year pro career that spanned the NBA, the BIG3, and stints in Georgia, Taiwan, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Mongolia. The 40‑year‑old, who won a 2020 championship with the Lakers and earned five All‑NBA First Team honors and three DPOY awards, previously declared retirement in March 2026 but kept playing, most recently two games with Black Fortress Tbilidi. Howard vows to focus on family and a global "D12" kindness tour, while promising a documentary about his journey.
Steph Curry Suffers Injury Of Final Day Of Preseason
On Oct. 18, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry limps off a preseason practice with a right‑leg injury, later identified by coach Steve Kerr as a possible ankle tweak rather than a knee issue. The non‑contact incident—caught on video as Curry’s leg slipped while dribbling—raises concerns after he missed 27 games last season with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Warriors hope he recovers before their season‑opening game against the LA Lakers on Wednesday, but his availability remains uncertain.
Devastating News For Ben Simmons' Attempted NBA Comeback
Ben Simmons’ hoped‑for return with the Sacramento Kings ends abruptly after he tears his Achilles tendon in practice on Sunday, according to Shams Charania. The injury likely sidelines the former three‑time All‑Star for the rest of the 2026‑27 season, pushing any comeback to 2027‑28. The news comes just hours after ESPN+ released a documentary, “Being Ben,” highlighting his revival effort.
Knicks Make Decision on Bruce Brown
The New York Knicks had a big decision to make this weekend to get their roster down to its season-opening shape. As we came down to the end of training camp, it looked like the final spot was going to be a battle between James Wiseman and Bruce Brown. The decision has been made, and Brown has been waived. The payroll ramifications would not allow them to keep both. BREAKING: The Knicks are waiving Bruce Brown, per ESPN sources. James Wiseman is expected to secure a spot on the regular...
3 Teams Named As Top Karl-Anthony Towns Landing Spots
The contract situation for New York Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns has made all the headlines during the preseason, as the team has shut down any extension talks until a later date. Towns is not happy about that. If he makes it to free agency after the season, Brian Windhorst of ESPN has named three teams to watch in the KAT pursuit. If Karl-Anthony Towns becomes a free agent the following teams and others would be lining up to make him a big offer, per @WindhorstESPN ...
Knicks Looking At Trade To Make Room For Former NBA Champion
The NBA champion New York Knicks are figuring out their final roster spots heading into the new season, and could pull off a trade this weekend in order to be able to keep former Denver Nuggets champion Bruce Brown around after a strong training camp. The Knicks could trade Tyler Kolek to make room for James Wiseman and Bruce Brown, per @IanBegley “My read heading into the weekend: Wiseman is a lock to make the roster. There is strong support to add Brown as well. The Knicks woul...
Jimmy Butler Lands With Magic in Proposed Blockbuster
The Golden State Warriors are still looking to freshen up their lineup with some impact scoring. And while Jimmy Butler used to be that, there's no telling how the 37-year-old will recover from a torn ACL. And there's also no set timeline for his return. But per Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World , the "Warriors could turn their dying championship core into hope by pulling off a blockbuster trade for Franz Wagner ." The proposed deal would go down like this: Golden State Warriors ...
Top 10 NBA Trade Candidates Includes a Stunning Name
The NBA 2026-27 season is set to open next Monday. And with it, front offices will begin to gather reconnaissance on their own teams as well as rivals, with an eye on potential trades. CBS Sports has released its top trade candidates for the new season. Let's have a look at the Top 10, which included a stunner at No. 2. Anthony Davis, Wizards Joel Embiid, Sixers Jimmy Butler, Warriors Paul George, Celtics De'Aaron Fox, Spurs Zach LaVine, Kings Domantas Sabonis, Kings Zion Williamso...
Warriors Center Kristaps Porzingis Pens Message Directly To Fans On Mysterious Health Issues
There's growing concern for Golden State Warriors starting center Kristaps Porzingis. We're still in the dark about what his health situation is, and for how long he'll be out. But the former NBA champion decided to reach out directly to fans to try and let them in on the latest: Hello people, I'm working with doctors and experts to figure out how to be fully back to good health asap. Honestly, I'm getting better and better. I just have to stay patient, and I believe I'll be feeling great agai...
Top 5 Remaining NBA Free Agents
The 2026-27 NBA season is only a week away, and team rosters are pretty much set, except that final spot in some cases. But there are still some free agents left unsigned who could help out a team, and they continue to wait for a call. Let's take a look at the 'Starting 5' of the remaining free agents, picking the top player at each position on the floor still without a job. Gabe Vincent, PG The veteran point guard had an offer to attend camp and sign a deal with the NBA Champion New Y...
Celtics Sign Payton Pritchard to Multi-Year Extension
After a career year, Payton Pritchard has cashed in on a two-year, $44.2 million extension from the Boston Celtics. The two sides agreed just six days in advance of the signing deadline. Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard has agreed to a two-year, $44.2 million contract extension, plus a mutual option in the 2029-30 season, CAA Co-Head of Basketball Austin Brown and agent Max Saidman tell ESPN. https://t.co/EnAOhZIj5E — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 13, 2026 There's a mutual optio...
Nuggets Waive High-Flying Veteran Guard
He left a gig overseas with an NBA opt-out in his contract, in order to pursue a job with the Denver Nuggets this fall. Unfortunately, 7-year veteran Lonnie Walker IV has been waived by the Nuggets. 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺: The Nuggets have waived Lonnie Walker https://t.co/3JgjLaEWKj — DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) October 12, 2026 Walker made two preseason appearances for Denver. He had opted out of his contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv in August for a chance to make Denver’s roster this season, but ...
Another Trade Candidate Emerges From The Knicks
The New York Knicks could have another important roster decision to make as the NBA season unfolds. Karl-Anthony Towns recently emerged as a potential trade candidate amid reports of frustration surrounding the Knicks’ decision to shut down extension talks. However, Towns might not be the only Knicks player whose future is in question. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line , rival teams continue to view guard Miles McBride as yet another potential trade candidate. Mile...
Report: Pistons Fell Short Trying To Land 1 of 3 Superstars
The Detroit Pistons reportedly made an aggressive push to add another superstar alongside Cade Cunningham this offseason. They came up short in their pursuits of Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant and Austin Reaves, according to ESPN's Vince Goodwill. The Pistons reportedly pursued Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant and Austin Reaves this offseason but were unable to land any of them, per @VinceGoodwill (h/t @RTNBA ) https://t.co/AxTDCO0P7e — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 9, 2026 The Pistons m...
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