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Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. His contract reportedly carries a no-trade clause. Jaxson Hayes Has Played Two Seasons With Lakers Hayes’ agents, Bill Duffy and Marlon Harrison of WME Basketball, finalized the contract […]
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported in May that while Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has yet to ask for a trade, the two-time MVP still remains “open-minded” about leaving the team. “Giannis Antetokounmpo is open-minded and considering other options outside of Milwaukee. He has not requested a trade yet, but he remains open-minded from my understanding,” […]
The Miami Heat reportedly are expected to be active in monitoring the trade market this offseason. Per NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Heat have “been linked to” Sacramento Kings veteran guard DeMar DeRozan and also have been “mentioned as a potential destination” for Utah Jazz veteran wing John Collins. DeMar DeRozan, John Collins Will Each […]
If the Los Angeles Lakers want Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, they will not be able to acquire him for less than two first-round draft picks, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. Jazz Have Steep Asking Price For Walker Kessler Buha said in a Monday livestream (31:30 mark) of his YouTube podcast that he’s “heard […]
The Milwaukee Bucks waived-and-stretched guard Damian Lillard on Tuesday in an effort to free up cap space to sign center Myles Turner, and several high-profile teams are reportedly interested in signing the nine-time All-Star. Heat, Celtics, Lakers Want Damian Lillard Lillard, who turns 35 on July 16, is now set to become a free agent […]
Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. The 32-year-old is set to enter his 12th NBA season. Spencer Dinwiddie Was Selected 38th Overall In 2014 NBA Draft In 621 career NBA regular-season games (345 starts) for five teams, Dinwiddie has […]
Free agent center Deandre Ayton agreed to sign a two-year, $16.6 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported late Wednesday night. Deandre Ayton Will Earn $8.1 Million With Lakers In 2025-26 The Lakers will pay Ayton $8.1 million — the remainder of the midlevel exception after factoring in free agent Jake […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly reuniting with veteran forward/center Larry Nance Jr. on a one-year contract, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Larry Nance Jr. Played Nearly Four Seasons With Cavaliers Nance, 32, previously played for Cleveland from 2018 to 2021, averaging 9.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 182 regular-season games (76 starts) […]
The Golden State Warriors officially tendered Jonathan Kuminga a $7.9 million qualifying offer over the weekend, making the fourth-year forward a restricted free agent. Warriors Can Match Any Offer For Jonathan Kuminga Golden State holds the right to match any offer and can also explore sign-and-trade options. The Brooklyn Nets are the only team that […]
The Toronto Raptors and veteran center Jakob Poeltl agreed to a four-year, $104 million extension that will keep the 7-footer under contract through the 2029-30 season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Poeltl could have become a free agent after the 2025-26 season, but Charania noted he will pick up his $19.5 million option for 2026-27 […]