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Rich Paul: LeBron’s Decision Likely Not Imminent
Speaking to Forbes contributor Mark Medina, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul said he’s not expecting his star client, LeBron James, to make a decision on his next team in the near future. “I don’t think this happens anytime soon,” Paul told Medina. Asked to clarify whether he thought it might be weeks or days, Paul […]
And-Ones: Kuzma, Osman, Bonga, Mills, G League
Kyle Kuzma isn’t happy with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Bucks forward took to social media (Twitter link) to blast the agreement as bad for players and fans, suggesting that the tax aprons are functioning as a de facto “hard cap.” “The new CBA was sold as parity, but the first and second apron […]
Bucks Agree To Two-Way Contract With Kam Jones
The Bucks and guard Kam Jones have agreed to a two-way deal, reports HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto (Twitter link). Jones, the 38th pick of the 2025 draft, became a free agent when the Bulls decided to waive him earlier this week. Jones was acquired by the Bulls in the draft-night trade that sent this year’s No. […]
2026 NBA Draft Pick Signings
Free agent and trade news has generated the biggest NBA headlines over the last couple weeks, but teams around the league are also taking care of the rookies they drafted on June 23 and 24, signing them to their first NBA contracts. Because cap holds for first-round picks count for 120% of the rookie scale […]
Pacific Notes: Doncic, Karaban, Lendeborg, Carr, Flagler, Mogbo
Luka Doncic gives a thumbs up to the flurry of Lakers roster moves, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic. Woike hears that Doncic is “excited” about the Lakers’ signings, with the team addressing his biggest desires for the roster by re-signing Austin Reaves and securing an elite rim-protecting center in Walker Kessler via a […]
Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, Keaton Wagler Sign Rookie Deals
Bulls first-rounders Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain signed their rookie scale contracts on Friday, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Wilson and Swain were among four rookies who officially signed with Chicago throughout the day. The team also completed two-way contracts with undrafted free agents Tobe Awaka and Jaylin Sellers. Wilson, the former UNC forward who […]
Timberwolves Ramp Up Pursuit Of LeBron James
The Timberwolves firmly believe they’re legitimately in the mix for LeBron James and have ramped up their push to land the star forward in free agency, reports Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. As Krawczynski writes, the Wolves have been in touch with James’ representatives and believe they can present an ideal situation for the 41-year-old, […]
Chris Manon Re-Signs With Lakers On Two-Way Contract
Restricted free agent guard Chris Manon has re-signed with the Lakers on another two-way contract, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Khobi Price of The California Post). Los Angeles tendered Manon a qualifying offer last week, making him restricted. He likely simply accepted that two-way QO to return to the Lakers. […]
Labaron Philon Jr. Signs Rookie Scale Deal With Sixers
Former Alabama star Labaron Philon Jr. has officially signed his rookie scale contract with the Sixers, according to the NBA’s transaction log. The 6’4″ guard was selected 22nd overall by the 76ers, who acquired the rights to that pick from Oklahoma City in February’s Jared McCain trade. Philon is coming off a breakout sophomore season […]
Jaylin Sellers Signs Two-Way Contract With Bulls
The Bulls have completed their their two-way contract with former Providence guard Jaylin Sellers, confirming the news in a press release (Twitter link). After Sellers went undrafted last week, Dushawn London of 247Sports reported that the Georgia native was signing a two-way deal with Chicago. Now it’s official. Sellers, who was given a medical redshirt in […]
Josh Okogie To Sign Two-Year Deal With Jazz
Free agent wing Josh Okogie is signing a two-year, $12MM contract with the Jazz, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Okogie’s new deal will feature a team option for 2027/28, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The 20th overall pick in the 2018 draft, Okogie spent his first four NBA seasons in […]
Windhorst’s Latest: Brown Trade, Centers, Salary Cap
The Celtics‘ surprising decision to trade Jaylen Brown to the division rival Sixers for a seemingly light return package has led to a renewed debate about whether the team has leaned too far into using analytics to predict future value, writes Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Boston has been considered one of the most analytically-driven teams […]
Mavericks Sign Second-Rounder Tobi Lawal To Two-Way Deal
The Mavericks have signed Tobi Lawal to a two-way contract, the team announced (via Twitter). Dallas selected the former Virginia Tech standout with the 48th overall pick in last week’s draft. A 6’8″ forward from London, England, Lawal spent two seasons at VCU prior to transferring to Virginia Tech ahead of his junior season in […]
Bucks Waive Pete Nance
The Bucks have waived forward Pete Nance. The team has yet to formally announce the move, but it shows up in the NBA’s official transaction log. Nance, who went undrafted out of UNC in 2023, spent part of his rookie year with the Cavaliers and played a couple months during the 2024/25 season on a […]
Andre Drummond Signing One-Year Deal With Knicks
Free agent center Andre Drummond has agreed to a one-year, $3.9MM contract with the defending champion Knicks, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Based on the reported terms, Drummond will receive a minimum-salary deal. The 14-year veteran will earn $3.88MM in 2026/27, while New York will carry a $2.45MM cap hit. A two-time All-Star […]
Mavericks Sign Sergio De Larrea To Rookie Contract
The Mavericks announced today (via Twitter) that they’ve officially signed 25th overall pick Sergio de Larrea to his rookie scale contract. While most announcements of first-round picks signing their contracts are procedural, there was some uncertainty about whether Dallas would add the 6’5″ Spanish guard to its roster this year or whether he’d spent the […]
Bulls Complete Two-Way Deal With Tobe Awaka
The Bulls have formally finalized their two-way deal with former Arizona big man Tobe Awaka, according to the NBA’s transaction log. After Akawa went undrafted last week, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he’d be signing a two-way contract with Chicago. Now it’s official. Awaka spent his final two collegiate seasons at Arizona following a two-year stint […]
Siegel’s Latest: Durant, Sengun, Pistons, Brown, Duren
While there’s no indication to this point that the Rockets have shown interest in trading either player, they’ve received inquiries this offseason on forward Kevin Durant and center Alperen Sengun, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. As Siegel outlines, the Pistons and Celtics had interest in engaging with the Rockets on a three-team scenario that […]
Thunder Sign Mara, Stirtz, Three Two-Way Players
The Thunder announced a series of signings on Friday in a pair of press releases, filling two spots on their standard roster and all three of their two-way slots. Joining the team’s projected 15-man regular season roster are first-round picks Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz, who officially signed their first NBA contracts. As outlined in […]
Spurs Sign All Four 2026 Draft Picks
The Spurs have signed first-round picks Jayden Quaintance (No. 20 overall) and Tarris Reed Jr. (No. 26) to their rookie scale contracts, the team announced today in a press release. San Antonio has also officially signed second-rounders Ja’Kobi Gillespie (42nd) and Maliq Brown (44th), per the team’s announcement. Both of those players received two-way contracts. […]
Eastern Notes: Jakucionis, Knicks, Valanciunas, Landale, Oubre, Raptors
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade between Milwaukee and Miami can’t be formally completed until Monday, so Kasparas Jakucionis isn’t officially a member of the Bucks yet. However, according to Donatas Urbonas of BasketNews.com, new Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins and assistant general manager Milt Newton are expected to travel to Bologna, Italy this weekend to visit […]
Clippers, Jordan Miller Agree To Three-Year Deal
The Clippers and free agent wing Jordan Miller have reached an agreement on a three-year, $15.3MM deal, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Miller, the 48th overall pick in the 2023 draft, played sparingly during his first two NBA seasons, but he emerged as a reliable rotation player in 2025/26, averaging 10.0 points, […]
Caleb Love Joining Sixers On Two-Way Deal
The Sixers have reached a two-way agreement with Caleb Love, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The 24-year-old shooting guard signed a two-way contract with Portland last summer after five collegiate seasons, three at North Carolina and two at Arizona. He appeared in 49 games as a rookie (one start), averaging 10.4 points, 2.3 […]
Lakers Trading Deandre Ayton To Wizards
The Lakers are trading center Deandre Ayton to the Wizards, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). According to Charania, Washington will send guard Jaden Hardy, a 2031 second-round pick, and a 2032 second-round pick to Los Angeles in exchange for Ayton. The first overall pick in the 2018 draft, Ayton signed with the Lakers […]
Rockets To Trade Finney-Smith, Three Second-Round Picks To Hornets
The Rockets and Hornets have agreed to a trade that will send forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three future second-round picks to Charlotte, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks (Twitter link), the three second-rounders headed to the Hornets in the deal are Memphis’ 2027 pick and Houston’s own picks in 2028 […]
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