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Gary Trent Jr. agrees to four-year, $64 million contract with Milwaukee Bucks: Sources Original

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By Eric Nehm Verified, Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The Milwaukee Bucks are signing Gary Trent Jr. to a four-year, $64 million contract, league sources confirmed to The Athletic. The contract is fully guaranteed with no options. ESPN was first to report the signing. Trent, 27, averaged 8.1 points per game last season, while playing only 21.2 minutes per game, in 65 appearances for the Bucks. It was the fewest points and minutes Trent averaged since his rookie season.
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Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro involved in physical altercation in Las Vegas Original

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By Sam Amick Verified, Joe Vardon Verified, Eric Nehm Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Former Miami Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation in Las Vegas on Friday, the Heat confirmed to The Athletic. Adebayo and Herro played together for the Heat for seven seasons. Herro was part of the package Miami sent to the Milwaukee Bucks on July 6 in the deal that brought star Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Miami and Milwaukee played each other in Summer League action Friday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Miami won the game 119-86.
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What we’re hearing about Kawhi Leonard and the state of the paused Raptors trade

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By Sam Amick Verified, Eric Koreen Verified
| The Athletic Verified
LAS VEGAS — The Kawhi Leonard reunion in Toronto is on hold — for now. The agreed-upon trade between the Raptors and LA Clippers is now in limbo — and potentially in jeopardy — after the NBA paused it Thursday because of its ongoing Aspiration investigation into the Clippers.
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What we're hearing about Kawhi Leonard and the state of the paused Raptors trade

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By Sam Amick Verified, Eric Koreen Verified
| Breaking One
LAS VEGAS -- The Kawhi Leonard reunion in Toronto is on hold -- for now. The agreed-upon trade between the Raptors and LA Clippers is now in limbo -- and potentially in jeopardy -- after the NBA paused it Thursday because of its ongoing Aspiration investigation into the Clippers.
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Quinten Post to Grizzlies after Warriors don’t match 3-year, $30 million offer sheet: Sources Original

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By Devon Henderson, Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The Golden State Warriors have decided not to match unrestricted free agent Quinten Post’s three-year, $30 million offer sheet from the Memphis Grizzlies, allowing him to head to Memphis, team sources told The Athletic on Tuesday. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. The 26-year-old 7-footer spent the first two seasons of his career with Golden State, starting 49 of the 109 games he played. He averaged 7.8 points and 3.8 rebounds for the Warriors.
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Kevon Looney agrees to sign 1-year, $3.9 million deal with Lakers: Source

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Veteran center Kevon Looney has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, Looney’s agent, Todd Ramasar, confirmed to The Athletic. Looney, 30, was an unrestricted free agent who last played for the New Orleans Pelicans. He is a three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors (2017, 2018, 2022) who served as a key role player known for his rebounding. A former UCLA Bruin for one season, Looney was selected 30th in the 2015 NBA Draft.
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LeBron James latest: What we know about his likely NBA free-agency options

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By Sam Amick Verified, Joe Vardon Verified, Tony Jones
| The Athletic Verified
LeBron James’ decision remains perhaps the biggest unresolved question of NBA free agency. Days after announcing he would leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer still hasn’t revealed where he’ll play his record 24th season. In the meantime, teams believed to be in the mix continue balancing patience with the reality that the rest of the offseason isn’t on hold. Some have preserved roster flexibility in hopes of landing James.
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LeBron James latest: What we know about his likely NBA free-agency options

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By Sam Amick Verified, Joe Vardon Verified
| Breaking One
LeBron James' decision remains perhaps the biggest unresolved question of NBA free agency. Days after announcing he would leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, the NBA's all-time leading scorer still hasn't revealed where he'll play his record 24th season. In the meantime, teams believed to be in the mix continue balancing patience with the reality that the rest of the offseason isn't on hold. Some have preserved roster flexibility in hopes of landing James.
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Kevon Looney agrees to sign 1-year, $3.9 million deal with Lakers

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Breaking One
Veteran center Kevon Looney has agreed to sign a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, Looney's agent, Todd Ramasar, confirmed to The Athletic on Tuesday. Looney, 30, was an unrestricted free agent who last played for the New Orleans Pelicans. He is a three-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors (2017, 2018, 2022) who served as a key role player known for his rebounding. ESPN was first to report the news of his deal with the Lakers.
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Nikola Jokić explains decision to delay new contract with Nuggets Original

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokić told reporters in Belgrade, Serbia, on Monday that he plans to re-sign next summer and still intends to spend his entire NBA career in the Mile High City.
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Sacramento Kings to waive veteran forward DeMar DeRozan

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The Sacramento Kings plan to waive 17-year NBA veteran DeMar DeRozan, according to a team source who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been completed. DeRozan had one year and $25.74 million left on a three-year contract he signed in 2024, but the final season was only partially guaranteed. The forward started 77 games for the Kings, averaging 18.4 points and 4.1 assists per game.
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Former Gonzaga standout Rui Hachimura joining LA Clippers on 2-year deal: Source

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By Dan Woike Verified, Sam Amick Verified
| The Spokesman-Review Verified
Rui Hachimura, one of the NBA’s premier catch-and-shoot forwards, has agreed to a two-year deal with the LA Clippers, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Monday. The deal is worth $28 million and includes a team option on the second season, according to a league source who was not permitted to speak publicly because the deal is not yet official. ESPN first reported the move.
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Rui Hachimura joining LA Clippers on 2-year deal: Source

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By Dan Woike Verified, Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Rui Hachimura, one of the NBA’s premier catch-and-shoot forwards, has agreed to a two-year deal with the LA Clippers, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on Monday. The deal is worth $28 million and includes a team option on the second season, according to a league source who was not permitted to speak publicly because the deal is not yet official. ESPN first reported the move.
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Sacramento Kings to waive veteran forward DeMar DeRozan

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Breaking One
The Sacramento Kings plan to waive 17-year NBA veteran DeMar DeRozan, according to a team source who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been completed. DeRozan had one year and $25.74 million left on a three-year contract he signed in 2024, but the final season was only partially guaranteed. The forward started 77 games for the Kings, averaging 18.4 points and 4.1 assists per game.
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Nuggets To Match Any Peyton Watson Offer Sheet, Open To Sign-And-Trade

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Basketball RealGM Verified
The Denver Nuggets plan to match any offer sheet for restricted free agent Peyton Watson once the NBA's moratorium ends Monday, but they are open to sign-and-trade scenarios if a deal cannot be reached. Talks between Denver and Watson's representation, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, have stalled on a new contract. The recent Walker Kessler saga with the Utah Jazz offers a useful parallel.
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Nuggets plan to match offers for Peyton Watson, but open to sign-and-trade: Sources Original

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The Denver Nuggets intend to match any offers for restricted free agent Peyton Watson when the NBA’s moratorium lifts on Monday, said league sources who were granted anonymity to discuss the ongoing negotiations. Yet as the Nuggets and Watson’s agent, Rich Paul of the Klutch Sports Group, have continued to be apart in negotiations for a new contract, sources say Denver is also very open to the prospect of a sign-and-trade for the 23-year-old forward.
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Inside Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade: How differences in perspective drove stunning deal

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By Jay King Verified, Sam Amick Verified
| The Spokesman-Review Verified
BOSTON – On the day the Boston Celtics agreed to trade him, slamming the door on a beloved era in the organization’s rich history, Jaylen Brown walked through a crowd toward the court of a one-on-one basketball tournament in Orlando. Judging by his casual stride, one never would have guessed such a drastic shift in Brown’s life and career was underway.
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Inside Celtics’ Jaylen Brown trade: How differences in perspective drove stunning deal

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By Jay King Verified, Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
BOSTON — On the day the Celtics agreed to trade him, slamming the door on a beloved era in the organization’s rich history, Jaylen Brown walked through a crowd toward the court of a one-on-one basketball tournament in Orlando. Judging by his casual stride, one never would have guessed such a drastic shift in Brown’s life and career was underway.
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Inside Celtics' Jaylen Brown trade: How differences in perspective drove stunning deal

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By Jay King, Sam Amick Verified
| Breaking One
BOSTON -- On the day the Celtics agreed to trade him, slamming the door on a beloved era in the organization's rich history, Jaylen Brown walked through a crowd toward the court of a one-on-one basketball tournament in Orlando. Judging by his casual stride, one never would have guessed such a drastic shift in Brown's life and career was underway.
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Tari Eason agrees to 5-year, $81.5 million deal to stay with Rockets: Sources Original

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By Sam Amick Verified, William Guillory Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Forward Tari Eason and the Houston Rockets agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million contract Thursday, according to league sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been completed. Eason’s deal is fully guaranteed. It includes a player option in the fifth year and a 10 percent trade kicker, those league sources told The Athletic. Eason entered the offseason as a restricted free agent and nailed down a deal that keeps the 25-year-old in Houston at a reasonable price.
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Could LeBron James sign with Nuggets? Why Mile High City makes sense Original

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Could LeBron James wind up in the Mile High City? It seems unlikely, if only because of the conventional wisdom surrounding his free agency situation, but that doesn’t mean the Denver Nuggets won’t try. A league source, who spoke on condition of anonymity to protect sensitive conversations, confirmed that the Nuggets have indeed reached out to James’ camp to formally register interest, as was first reported by The Denver Post’s Bennett Durando.
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Jalen Duren Meets With Lakers, Kings; Set For More Talks On Wednesday

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Basketball RealGM Verified
Jalen Duren had a productive meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday and is set to meet with the team again Wednesday morning as he pursues his restricted free agency market. The Lakers told Duren in the meeting that they view him as a maximum-salary caliber player, sources said. The Sacramento Kings delivered a similar message of strong interest after also meeting with the 22-year-old center on Tuesday, indicating they will continue exploring sign-and-trade scenarios to acquire him.
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Lakers agree to sign Sandro Mamukelashvili to bolster frontcourt: Sources

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By Dan Woike Verified, Sam Amick Verified
| Breaking One
The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal with power forward Sandro Mamukelashvili, league sources with knowledge of the negotiations told reporters. The contract includes a player option for the fourth and final season. ESPN first reported the deal. Mamukelashvili, a 6-foot-9, 240-pound forward, spent the 2025-26 season with the Toronto Raptors. He is entering his sixth NBA season after being selected with the No. 54 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Seton Hall.
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As Jalen Duren negotiations continue, Pistons risk losing Tobias Harris: Sources Original

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The Detroit Pistons, in the wake of a 60-win regular season and second-round loss to Cleveland in the playoffs, might be the most interesting team in the Association at the moment. As free agency officially begins, they find themselves waiting for clarity from two of their most important players last season: Frontcourt mates Jalen Duren and Tobias Harris.
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Clippers close to trading Kawhi Leonard back to Raptors: Sources Original

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The Toronto Raptors are nearing a trade with the LA Clippers to acquire Kawhi Leonard, according to a team source who spoke on condition of anonymity so he wouldn’t jeopardize the deal. The deal to reunite the superstar with the franchise for which he won the 2019 NBA title, which has not been finalized, is expected to include Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick and at least two first-round picks going to the Clippers.
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Nets, Blazers, Nuggets Not Heavily Engaged With Celtics On Jaylen Brown Trade

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Basketball RealGM Verified
The Boston Celtics may need to significantly lower their asking price for Jaylen Brown after several teams previously tied to the All-NBA wing have shown limited or no real engagement. Boston has been seeking up to four first-round picks in addition to players for Brown. The Portland Trail Blazers have been linked to Brown for some time, but their interest remains moderate at best and far below Boston's asking price.
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Jaylen Brown’s trade market not as robust as Celtics hoped: Sources

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
A quick word on Jaylen Brown, as his sticky situation continues to loom so large over this offseason. Barring a drastic and unforeseen change in the market, the Boston Celtics will have to significantly lower their asking price if they plan on trading him anytime soon. As you’ve no doubt heard by now, they’ve been asking for up to four first-round picks (in addition to players) for a team to land the 29-year-old forward.
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NBA free agency 2026 live updates: Kawhi Leonard nearing trade to Raptors; LeBron James to leave Lakers

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By Sam Amick Verified, Fred Katz Verified, John Hollinger Verified, Dan Woike Verified, Mike Prada, Joe Vardon Verified, Nick Friedell, Christian Clark, William Guillory, Austin Green
| The New York Times Verified
NBA free agency 2026 live updates: Kawhi Leonard nearing trade to Raptors; LeBron James to leave Lakers As LeBron James' Lakers career ends, the Toronto Raptors are closing in on a reunion with the star of their 2019 championship. June 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM EDT Leonard and the Raptors appear headed for a reunion Sean M.
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Jaylen Brown's trade market not as robust as Celtics hoped: Sources

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Breaking One
A quick word on Jaylen Brown, as his sticky situation continues to loom so large over this offseason. Barring a drastic and unforeseen change in the market, the Boston Celtics will have to significantly lower their asking price if they plan on trading him anytime soon. As you've no doubt heard by now, they've been asking for up to four first-round picks (in addition to players) for a team to land the 29-year-old forward.
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Jalen Duren to meet with Kings, Lakers at start of NBA free agency: Sources Original

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The Jalen Duren situation is getting more interesting by the day. As we first reported on Friday, the third-team, All-NBA big man was underwhelmed by Detroit’s offer in restricted free agency and almost immediately began strategizing about sign-and-trade scenarios out of town. And as we learned on Monday afternoon via league sources, the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers are now officially on that list.
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Kings To Meet With Jalen Duren, Plan To Offer Domantas Sabonis In Sign-And-Trade

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Basketball RealGM Verified
The Sacramento Kings are scheduled to meet with Detroit Pistons restricted free agent center Jalen Duren at the start of free agency Tuesday, with plans to pitch a sign-and-trade package centered on Domantas Sabonis. Duren, a third-team All-NBA selection, was underwhelmed by Detroit's restricted free agency offer and has been exploring sign-and-trade scenarios, sources said. The Kings have been given the go-ahead to make the first run at the 22-year-old.
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Nuggets Fielding Trade Calls On Cam Johnson With Heat, Mavericks Among Interested Teams

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Basketball RealGM Verified
The Denver Nuggets are receiving trade calls on forward Cameron Johnson, with the Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks among a broad field of interested teams, league sources tell The Athletic. Johnson, 30, has one season remaining on his contract at $23 million, making him the most likely candidate to be dealt from Denver's roster, rival teams say. The Nuggets are fielding calls on the forward but are not actively shopping him.
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Nuggets Confident Nikola Jokic Will Stay Despite Extension Uncertainty

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Basketball RealGM Verified
Despite reports that Nikola Jokic is weighing whether to sign a contract extension this offseason, Denver Nuggets team sources say the three-time MVP continues to signal a desire to remain with the franchise beyond his current deal. Jokic has one guaranteed season remaining on his contract, plus a player option worth $62.8 million for the 2027-28 season.
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Aaron Gordon Hasn't Received Trade Interest To Match How Nuggets' Value Him

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Basketball RealGM Verified
The Denver Nuggets are open to trade discussions involving forward Aaron Gordon, but league sources say the level of interest from rival teams has so far failed to match how the franchise values the 30-year-old. Gordon is regarded around the league as a rare two-way forward whose skill set is coveted by multiple clubs. Despite broad interest, no offer has yet reached a threshold the Nuggets find compelling.
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Andrew Wiggins to sign new 3-year, $64 million contract with Heat: Source

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By Sam Amick Verified, Mike Prada
| The Athletic Verified
The Miami Heat and Andrew Wiggins have agreed to a new three-year, $64 million contract that will lower Wiggins’ annual salary in exchange for a longer-term deal, a a team source confirmed to The Athletic. Wiggins, 31, was slated to earn $30.1 million next season if he picked up his player option.
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Draymond Green declines player option with Warriors, will become free agent: Source

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By Nick Friedell, Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green has declined his nearly $28 million player option for the 2026-27 season and will become a free agent, a league source confirmed to The Athletic. ESPN first reported Green’s decision. The veteran forward averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game last season with the Golden State Warriors while struggling to find offensive consistency. His rebounding numbers were his lowest since 2013-14, and his assist numbers were his lowest since 2014-15.
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Draymond Green declines player option with Warriors, will become free agent: Source

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By Nick Friedell, Sam Amick Verified
| Breaking One
SAN FRANCISCO -- Draymond Green has declined his nearly $28 million player option for the 2026-27 season and will become a free agent, a league source confirmed to The Athletic. ESPN first reported Green's decision. The veteran forward averaged 8.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game last season with the Golden State Warriors while struggling to find offensive consistency. His rebounding numbers were his lowest since 2013-14, and his assist numbers were his lowest since 2014-15.
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Andrew Wiggins to sign new 3-year, $64 million contract with Heat: Source

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By Sam Amick Verified, Mike Prada
| Breaking One
The Miami Heat and Andrew Wiggins have agreed to a new three-year, $64 million contract that will lower Wiggins' annual salary in exchange for a longer-term deal, a a team source confirmed to The Athletic. Wiggins, 31, was slated to earn $30.1 million next season if he picked up his player option.
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Mavericks Discussed Kawhi Leonard Trade With Clippers

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By Sam Amick Verified, Christian Clark, Dan Woike Verified
| Basketball RealGM Verified
The Dallas Mavericks have discussed trading for LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. New Mavericks president Masai Ujiri previously traded for Leonard when he was running the Toronto Raptors front office. Now, Ujiri has interest in reuniting with the star forward. It was recently reported that the Raptors have shown an interest in trading for Leonard a second a time. The Detroit Pistons have also looked into deals that would see them acquire Leonard.
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Kawhi Leonard trade discussed by Mavericks, Clippers: Sources Original

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By Christian Clark Verified, Dan Woike Verified, Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has interest in reuniting with Kawhi Leonard, multiple league sources with knowledge of Dallas’ thinking told The Athletic. The Mavericks and LA Clippers have discussed a deal that would send the seven-time All-Star Leonard to Dallas for a package that would include P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson and draft picks, league sources said. Ujiri famously traded for Leonard in 2018, when Ujiri was running the Toronto Raptors.
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What I’m hearing about Nikola Jokić’s future and the Nuggets’ offseason Original

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
In this summer of star player movement, where Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball have already been on the move and there are likely more moves to come, Nikola Jokić has officially entered the conversation. Even if his inclusion ultimately proves to be premature. In the wake of Marc Stein and Jake Fischer’s report on Saturday that the Denver Nuggets superstar is considering not signing an extension this summer, there was instant speculation about what it might mean.
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Hornets send Miles Bridges to Suns in trade involving Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale: Source

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The Charlotte Hornets are trading veteran forward Miles Bridges and two future draft picks to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for guard Grayson Allen, forward Royce O’Neale and a future first-round pick, a team source confirmed to The Athletic. The Suns will receive a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick in the deal, while the Hornets get back a 2033 first-round pick.
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Hornets send Miles Bridges to Suns in trade involving Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale: Source

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Breaking One
The Charlotte Hornets are trading veteran forward Miles Bridges and two future draft picks to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for guard Grayson Allen, forward Royce O'Neale and a future first-round pick, a team source confirmed to The Athletic. The Suns will receive a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick in the deal, while the Hornets get back a 2033 first-round pick.
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Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder agree on 3-year contract extension: Source Original

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By Joel Lorenzi Verified, Sam Amick Verified, David Aldridge Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Center Isaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a three-year, $75 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a league source confirmed to The Athletic. Approaching his third season with the organization, Hartenstein has become a fixture in Oklahoma City’s rotation. Over the past two seasons, he started 97 of his 104 regular-season appearances, as well as all 23 games in the Thunder’s run to a 2025 NBA championship.
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Lame-Duck Contract for Blazers' Coach Is Criticized by Peers

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Breaking One
After Micah Nori's hiring by the Portland Trail Blazers this week, his coaching contemporaries are experiencing two very different, equally intense emotions. For starters, as three coaches shared with The Athletic, they are feeling joy for the man himself, as the 52-year-old Nori is a widely respected and beloved coach who has paid his dues as an NBA assistant with five teams since 2009, and has long deserved a shot at the top job.
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NBA free agency 2026 live updates: Latest trades, news and rumors after LaMelo Ball, Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbusters

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By Mike Prada, Eric Nehm Verified, Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
NBA free agency 2026 live updates: Latest trades, news and rumors after LaMelo Ball, Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbusters NBA free agency doesn't officially begin until June 30, but the offseason is already in high gear thanks to some big trades. June 26, 2026 at 1:20 PM EDT LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards are now teammates Sam Sharpe / Imagn Images NBA offseason — the latest Welcome to The Athletic's coverage of the NBA offseason, which is off to a fast start.
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NBA free agency 2026 live updates, latest trades, news and rumors: Ja Morant dealt to Blazers, Draymond Green declines option

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By Mike Prada, James Edwards III, Sam Amick Verified, Esfandiar Baraheni, Tony Jones Verified, Jason Quick Verified, Zach Harper Verified, Eric Nehm Verified, John Hollinger Verified, William Guillory, Eric Koreen Verified
| The New York Times Verified
NBA free agency 2026 live updates, latest trades, news and rumors: Ja Morant dealt to Blazers, Draymond Green declines option NBA free agency doesn't officially begin until June 30, but the offseason is already in high gear, as yet another All-Star has been traded. June 29, 2026 at 4:58 PM EDT Ja Morant will join Damian Lillard with the Trail Blazers Justin Ford / Getty Images NBA offseason — the latest NBA free agency officially begins Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET but a lot is already happening.
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Jalen Duren To Explore Sign-And-Trade Options As Talks With Pistons Stall

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By Sam Amick Verified
| Basketball RealGM Verified
Jalen Duren is dissatisfied with the Detroit Pistons' initial restricted free agent offer and is preparing to explore sign-and-trade scenarios when permitted Tuesday, league sources told Sam Amick of The Athletic. Duren, 22, is eligible for a five-year, $287.1 million maximum contract after earning All-NBA third team honors. Sources say the gap between the two sides is substantial enough that Duren is now considering ways to land elsewhere.
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Jalen Duren’s future with Pistons in doubt as extension talks stall: Sources

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
All-NBA forward Jalen Duren was underwhelmed by the Detroit Pistons’ initial offer in restricted free agency and is planning to explore sign-and-trade scenarios when they are permitted on Tuesday, league sources told The Athletic.
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Mark Williams agrees to re-sign with Suns for 3 years, $38 million: Source Original

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By Sam Amick Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The Phoenix Suns and restricted free agent Mark Williams have agreed on a new three-year, $38 million contract, a team source told The Athletic. The 24-year-old Williams, who has struggled with injuries throughout his four-year career, averaged 11.7 points and 8 rebounds in 60 games for the Suns last season. He started for most of the season but did not play in the Suns’ four-game series loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the NBA Playoffs due to a foot injury.
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