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Atlantic Notes: Porter, Powell, Simons, Maxey, Sellers
The Nets are still relatively early in the process of shaping their roster into what they want it to be moving forward, and one of their key decisions will revolve around Michael Porter Jr.‘s long-term status with the team. When asked about Porter’s current extension eligibility, general manager Sean Marks suggested that no decision would […]
Micky Arison Named Chairman Of NBA’s Board of Governors
Heat governor and team owner Micky Arison has been unanimously elected as the new chairman of the NBA’s Board of Governors, the league announced today (via Twitter). Arison, one of the league’s longest-tenured team owners, will take over the chairman title from Raptors governor Larry Tanenbaum, who has been in the role since 2017. Tanenbaum […]
Sixers Stars Leading Recruitment of LeBron James
Where LeBron James will end up in free agency remains one of the last remaining major questions of the offseason. There have been reports that the 22-time All-Star is nearing his decision, with five or six teams still in play. One of those teams, the Sixers, appears to be utilizing its on-court star power to […]
Latest On NBA’s Investigation Into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard
As part of its probe into Kawhi Leonard’s and the Clippers‘ agreements with Aspiration, the NBA is investigating whether the Clippers improperly covered expenses for Leonard while not being reimbursed, Mike Vorkunov reports for The Athletic, citing anonymous sources. According to Vorkunov, Wachtell Lipton – the law firm leading the investigation – has also looked into whether […]
Heat Notes: Powell, Jaquez, Johnson, Goldin, Haslem
Norman Powell recently signed a two-year deal to join the Bulls, and while he’s excited about his future, he admitted his first choice probably would have been to stick with the Heat, with whom he made his first All-Star team at age 32. “Did I want to return to Miami? Yeah, I did,” Powell said, according […]
Connelly On Wolves: ‘Hard Not To Be Excited About What We Have’
Asked on Tuesday at a press conference introducing Timberwolves newcomers LaMelo Ball and Josh Green about the team’s pitch to star forward LeBron James, president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said he thinks the situation in Minnesota should appeal not just to James but to any free agent thinking about joining the team. “I like […]
Wizards Notes: Dybantsa, Johnson, Riley, Young, Ewing
AJ Dybantsa‘s Summer League run is over after two games, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, who hears from Wizards summer league coach T.J. Sorrentine that the No. 1 overall pick will be shut down for the team’s remaining games in Las Vegas. A pair of 2025 first-rounders, Tre Johnson and Will Riley, also […]
Luke Kennard Joins Suns On Two-Year Deal
July 14: Kennard has officially signed with the Suns, the team announced in a press release. “Luke’s work ethic and commitment to his craft have ade him one of the most efficient three-point shooters in NBA history,” Suns general manager Brian Gregory said in a statement. “His floor spacing, high basketball IQ, and connective play-making […]
Spurs Withdraw Harrison Ingram’s Qualifying Offer
The Spurs withdrew their qualifying offer to forward Harrison Ingram on Monday, tweets Keith Smith of Spotrac. The move, which makes Ingram an unrestricted free agent, is listed in RealGM’s official log of NBA transactions. The 48th overall pick in the 2024 draft, Ingram has spent the past two seasons on two-way contracts in San […]
And-Ones: Team USA Assistants, NBPA, Expansion, More
Mark Daigneault of the Thunder, J.B. Bickerstaff of the Pistons, and Gonzaga’s Mark Few are expected to be named Team USA men’s basketball assistants under head coach Erik Spoelstra, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). USA Basketball announced last October that Spoelstra was taking over for Steve Kerr as the head coach of the […]
Bulls Notes: Assistant Coaching Hires, Graham, Essengue
The Bulls, who are in the process of filling out Tiago Splitter‘s coaching staff as he prepares for his first year on the job, will hire Rex Kalamian, Jonah Herscu, and Blake Ahearn as assistants, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Kalamian is a longtime NBA assistant who has worked for eight different […]
International Rumors: Martin, D. Jones, Shulga, Jones Garcia
Barcelona is eyeing former NBA free agent shooting guard Tyrese Martin, according to a report from Javier Maestro of Encestando, as relayed by Alessandro Maggi of Sportando. Maestro suggests that a handful of European clubs have interest in Martin, but Barcelona is the leading candidate to sign him. The 51st overall pick in the 2022 […]
Northwest Notes: Alexander, Bailey, Mitchell, Diallo, Kent
Jazz guard Trey Alexander, who recently signed a two-way contract with the team, was taken off the court on a stretcher in the fourth quarter of Monday’s night game vs. Chicago. As a report from The Associated Press details, Alexander made contact with Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson during a drive to the basket and immediately […]
Reported Signings That Aren’t Yet Official
Most of the trades and free agent deals that were reported during or before the July moratorium have since been officially finalized, but there are still a handful of moves that we’re waiting on. Of course, the most notable of those transactions is the blockbuster trade between the Clippers and Raptors that will send Kawhi […]
Stein’s Latest: Bucks, Watson, Trent, Jordan, Mavs
We can add the Bucks to the list of the teams eyeing Peyton Watson, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, who reports in his latest Substack article that Milwaukee has joined the Clippers and Hawks on the list of clubs with sign-and-trade interest in the Nuggets‘ restricted free agent wing. Even after completing […]
Victor Oladipo To Hold Pro Day In Las Vegas On Tuesday
Free agent guard Victor Oladipo will be auditioning for NBA teams at 11:00 am local time in Las Vegas on Tuesday, he announced on social media (Twitter link). The 34-year-old, who was selected No. 2 overall back in 2013, wrote that Mavericks assistant coach Phil Handy will lead the workout, which is “open to NBA […]
Heat Have ‘Strong Interest’ In Mavericks’ Klay Thompson
The Heat have “strong interest” in Mavericks guard/forward Klay Thompson, Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald report. According to Jackson and Chiang, Miami is interesting in adding Thompson to its roster irrespective of whether or not LeBron James decides to return for a second stint with the Heat. As Jackson and Chiang […]
LeBron James Nearing Decision On Next Team?
Appearing on NBA Today on Monday (Twitter video link), ESPN’s Shams Charania said free agent forward LeBron James is inching closer to choosing his next team. Charania reiterated that the Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors, Sixers and Timberwolves have been LeBron’s “leading suitors.” “It’s decision time for LeBron James, because all of the information, for the most […]
Arturas Karnisovas Hired As Consultant For NBA Europe
The NBA has hired Arturas Karnisovas as a consultant for its European project, which is tentatively called NBA Europe, reports Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Karnisovas was the Bulls‘ head of basketball operations for the past six seasons until he was dismissed by the team in April. He previously worked as a Nuggets executive and […]
Spurs Sign Jordan McLaughlin To One-Year Deal
6:36 pm: McLaughlin’s one-year, minimum-salary contract is now official, the Spurs announced. 6:05 pm: The Spurs plan to re-sign Jordan McLaughlin to a new one-year contract, agent Greg Lawrence tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The veteran point guard will be on a minimum-salary deal, which will pay him $3.29MM in 2026/27. San Antonio’s cap […]
Grizzlies Sign Cameron Boozer To Rookie Contract
The Grizzlies have officially signed No. 3 overall pick Cameron Boozer to his rookie scale contract, the team announced (via Twitter). A consensus first-team All-American and the AP’s College Basketball Player of the Year in his first and only season at Duke, Boozer put up incredible numbers as a freshman, averaging 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, […]
Hoops Rumors Chat Transcript: 7/13/2026
Hoops Rumors hosted a live chat today at 3:00 pm Central time (4:00 pm Eastern). Click here to read the transcript.
Hornets Trade Miles Bridges To Suns
July 13: The trade is now official, Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer tweets. June 26: The Hornets and Suns have agreed to a trade, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that Charlotte is sending forward Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to Phoenix for swingman […]
Eastern Notes: Ware, Okorie, Hepburn, Broome
Kel’el Ware admits that getting traded to the Bucks may boost his career. He was plagued by inconsistency and fluctuating playing time during his two seasons with the Heat before he was included in the blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. “A fresh start, getting more minutes with that,” Ware told Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. […]
Lakers Notes: Thiero, Looney, Kaluma, Reaves
Lakers guard Adou Thiero has shown progress during Las Vegas Summer League action, averaging 17.5 points and 4.0 rebounds in the last two games. Thiero appeared in 25 NBA contests during his rookie season but only averaged six minutes per game. “He took what was in front of him. He attacked matchups,” Summer League coach […]
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