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2 New Intriguing Teams Enter The DeMar DeRozan Sweepstakes
DeMar DeRozan is a free man. Free to choose his next NBA destination after being waived and stretched by the Sacramento Kings. There have been a number of teams rumored to be interested in the six-time All-Star, including his original home, the Toronto Raptors. There are several others that we've discussed as well . But two new, intriguing landing spots have entered the picture, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. ClutchPoints Insi...
Major Development Holds Up Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors
While the city of Toronto and all Raptors fans were looking forward to the return of Kawhi Leonard following the trade with the Los Angeles Clippers, it appears we all have to throw on the brakes for the time being. The trade will not be complete until the NBA concludes its investigation into the cap-circumvention scandal involving the Clippers and Leonard. Just in on NBA Today -- league's ongoing investigation puts a pause on Clippers-Raptors Kawhi Leonard trade: pic.twitter.com/phgcaiC...
LeBron James Narrows Free Agent Choice to 3 Finalists
The LeBron James Sweepstakes is down to three. Or five. Depending on what Shams Charania is thinking at any given time. He says that three teams have been elevated by James to Finalist status, though he also names five teams in total. REPORT: The THREE teams LeBron James is trimming down his free-agency list to is Cleveland, Miami, or Philadelphia, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Where should LeBron sign? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/m6DC2TvYIY — Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) July 8, 2026 I...
Jonas Valanciunas Waived by Nuggets, Next Landing Spot Revealed
The newest member of the NBA free agent market is veteran center Jonas Valanciunas, who has been waived by the Denver Nuggets. However, it's quite likely he might have played his last game in North America. JUST IN: The Denver Nuggets are waiving center Jonas Valanciunas, league sources told @hoopshype . He had a fully guaranteed $10 million decision today. Denver will now owe Valanciunas $2 million for the 2026-27 season. He’s averaged 12.8 points and 9.0 rebounds in 14 NBA seasons. pic.twitt...
Pistons & Bucks Part of Elaborate 6-Team Trade
The Detroit Pistons & Milwaukee Bucks have swung a deal involving three long-time NBA veterans. The Bucks receive Caris LeVert, while the Pistons get Taurean Prince and Gary Harris. It's all part of a wild six-team trade that encompasses old and new moves. The Detroit Pistons are trading Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris, sources tell ESPN. Pistons will create a trade exception from the deal and savings while Bucks acquire LeVert ...
6 Potential Destinations For Nuggets RFA Peyton Watson
The Denver Nuggets are struggling to find a way to keep restricted free agent Peyton Watson. But they are in peril of hitting the second apron and finding a price that they can digest while meeting Watson's needs is proving difficult. How difficult? Check out these figures, provided by ESPN's cap guru Bobby Marks: According to @BobbyMarks42 , if the @nuggets simply waived Valanciunis and then signed Peyton Watson to a $25 million/year contract, they would get hit with a tax penalty of $1...
Top 3 Landing Spots For Free Agent Jonathan Kuminga
It wasn't that long ago that former 7th overall pick Jonathan Kuminga wanted to be paid like a superstar, and forced his way out of Golden State. Now, he's an unrestricted free agent looking for a new deal. The Atlanta Hawks declined his $24.3 million team option for the upcoming season. He managed just 12.3 points per game in his 16 games after being traded from the Golden State Warriors to the Hawks. His original dreams of wanting $30M++ on a long-term deal are no more. Can he st...
Top 4 Landing Spots For DeMar DeRozan, Officially Waived By Kings
DeMar DeRozan is officially an unrestricted free agent. He was waived by the Sacramento Kings and is free to join any team on a cost-friendly contract. The Kings waived-and-stretched DeMar DeRozan’s final year under contract, per @ShamsCharania . DeRozan now hits the open market for contending teams to pursue, while Sacramento creates immediate cap flexibility. pic.twitter.com/HtHpSlv1zy — Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 6, 2026 Let's have a look at the top 4 potential landing spots for DeRozan. C...
Significant Development In Nuggets' Peyton Watson Dilemma
Restricted free agent Peyton Watson is undoubtedly a crucial figure that the Denver Nuggets do not want to lose. That has been the talking point around the NBA since the season ended. But while extension talks are underway "in earnest," per reports , there's also been a significant and surprising new development on that front on Sunday. The Nuggets are now open to sign-and-trade scenarios involving Peyton Watson, per @sam_amick ( https://t.co/EQkqMyjEsX ). The Clippers are a team showing...
Top 5 Players Still Available in NBA Free Agency
From RFAs to UFAs, there are still plenty of big-name talents out on the market for NBA teams to pursue a few days into free agency. As we take a look through the list of available players currently without a contract as of the 4th of July, some players are looking for their independence from their current team, while others will re-sign. Let's have a look at the Top 5 players still available in free agency. But for this exercise, we'll leave out the ones who are clearly, undoubtedly, go...
DeMar DeRozan On His Way Out of Sacramento
It wasn't quite the scenario he had envisioned when he agreed to go to Sacramento. Now, after two disappointing seasons for the Kings, six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan's days in SacTown are numbered. In fact, insider Jake Fischer reports that a buyout is imminent. The Kings are expected to come to a buyout agreement with DeMar DeRozan in the coming days, per @JakeLFischer His market will be dependent on if he is willing to sign for the veterans minimum pic.twitter.com/xqXT7IswoI — Fullcourtpass...
Lakers Trade Deandre Ayton To Surprising Destination
The blockbuster addition of Walker Kessler this week has made Deandre Ayton completely superfluous in LA, leading to today's move in which the Lakers shipped Ayton to the Washington Wizards. Just in: The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two Wizards second-round picks in 2031 and 2032, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/bAEtSFpTNi — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2026 In return, LA gets Jaden Hardy and two Wizards' second-...
LeBron’s Agent Reveals 5 Leading Free Agent Destinations For James
LeBron James' agent and bff Rich Paul went on a podcast on Friday and brought with him a whiteboard outlining his prized client's most likely destinations in free agency this summer. And in a surprise, the Golden State Warriors are not amongst the apparent five frontrunners anymore. T his was confirmed by Shams Charania . The whiteboard boldly featured five favored teams in the middle, and five other teams literally on the outside, looking in. Rich Paul’s white board for LeBron’s n...
Kyle Lowry To Announce Retirement In A Special Way
After a 20-year career, six-time All-Star and NBA Champion Kyle Lowry will be signing one more contract before he officially retires next week. He'll sign a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors next week and retire as a member of the team for which he's become an icon. Can confirm @michaelgrange ’s report: Kyle Lowry will sign a one-day contract with Toronto next week and retire as a member of the Raptors, with his jersey retirement planned for this upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/...
Shocking Blockbuster Trade Sends Jaylen Brown To The Sixers
Out of left field, the Philadelphia 76ers have swooped in and won the Jaylen Brown sweepstakes. The Boston Celtics, in a shocking move, have traded their 2024 Finals MVP to their arch-rival Sixers in exchange for... Paul George? Plus two first-rounders. BLOCKBUSTER: The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/xNcNlIV2mh — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)...
Blockbuster Sign & Trade as Lakers Acquire Walker Kessler From Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers have finally acquired the elite rim-protecting center they've long been after, swinging a blockbuster sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz for Walker Kessler. BREAKING: The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and first-round swaps in 2028 and 2030, sources tell ESPN. Kessler will sign a massive four-year, $130 million deal with the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/rt8b17fEQZ — Shams Charania (@ShamsCha...
Free Agent Norman Powell Leaves Heat, Chooses New Destination
Coming off his first All-Star season, Norman Powell will be leaving the Miami Heat in free agency, and has decided to head to the team that targeted him right from the start, the Chicago Bulls. Just in: Free agent Norman Powell has agreed to a two-year, $45 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Powell joins the Bulls as a potent scorer after an NBA All-Star season in Miami, averaging nearly 22 points over the last two years. pic.twitter.com/7cFk2zFxpD — Shams Charania (@Shams...
Shocking Blockbuster Trade Sends Kawhi Leonard Back To Toronto Raptors
In a shocking turn of events, Kawhi Leonard is heading back to the Toronto Raptors, in a blockbuster trade with the LA Clippers. BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP. pic.twitter.com/VovqGw5qS6 — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2026 The Rapt...
LeBron James Informs LA Lakers He Is Moving On To Another Team
It's official. LeBron James will NOT be returning to the LA Lakers. After eight seasons, he has officially ended his tenure in La La Land, leaving behind his son Bronny. Breaking: LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, his agent told @ShamsCharania . pic.twitter.com/3uYVROBrH1 — ESPN (@espn) June 30, 2026 The Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cava...
Report: Kawhi Leonard To Raptors 'Appears Imminent'
"This is lining up. This trade could happen today." That's the word from notable NBA Insider Brian Windhorst about a Kawhi Leonard trade back to the Toronto Raptors. Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors could happen today, per @WindhorstESPN “This trade could happen today. I think the Clippers and Raptors have agreed on player compensation. I think it’d be Brandon Ingram based on what I am told. What they have been haggling over is the draft pick… pic.twitter.com/FS9x39gGT2 — NBA Courtside (@NBA__Cour...
Jalen Duren Demands Trade Out Of Detroit, Picks New Destination
In a big blow to the Detroit Pistons, breakout center Jalen Duren has demanded a sign-and-trade out of the Motor City due to the lowball offer the team made him on a new contract. He's already set up a meeting with the Sacramento Kings. BREAKING: Jalen Duren wants a sign and trade out of Detroit and is meeting with the Kings, per @ChrisBHaynes pic.twitter.com/Rf7pYMknv0 — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 29, 2026 As a restricted free agent, Duren is reportedly seeking $40 million per year on ...
Shocking Blockbuster Move Sees Ja Morant Traded Out West
The Memphis Grizzlies have finally unloaded Ja Morant in a blockbuster deal, trading him to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/FJOTzGe5Tr — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2026 The Blazers already have Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson and Jrue Holiday as lead guards, but seem to be corner...
Warriors Trying For Stunning Unification of LeBron James & Anthony Davis
The Golden State Warriors are attempting to put a whole lot of championship rings together on the same team, as they are pursuing both Anthony Davis (in a trade with the Wizards) AND LeBron James (in free agency) to form a super-team with Steph Curry & Draymond Green. The Warriors are attempting to trade with the Wizards for Anthony Davis and then sign free agent LeBron James, per Yahoo Sports' @KevinOConnor . Sources say Golden State hope adding Davis would help lure LeBron from the Lakers on...
NBA Trade: Miles Bridges Dealt To Phoenix as Suns & Hornets Complete Big Trade
The Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets have completed a trade that sees Miles Bridges heading to the desert. BREAKING: The Charlotte Hornets are trading Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/vjcR7AdwSD — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2026 In exchange, the Suns send Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a 2033 first-round pick to Charlott...
NBA Trade Rumor: Jaylen Brown Could Pair Up With Nikola Jokic
Could Jaylen Brown team up with Nikola Jokic? According to reports, the Denver Nuggets are considering making a pitch for Jaylen Brown, as the Boston Celtics' former Finals MVP is on the trade block. REPORT: Denver Nuggets have discussed pursuing Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown through trade, according to Marc Stein of Stein Line. Denver has players like Peyton Watson, Christian Braun, Cameron Johnson, Spencer Jones to offer, as well as many draft assets. Should… pic.twitter.com...
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