The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a deal to hire Scott Perry as their new general manager, sources told ESPN. Perry replaces Monte McNair, who mutually parted ways with the team after Wednesday’s play-in loss.
Perry briefly worked for the Kings in 2017 and has held executive roles with the Pistons, Magic, SuperSonics, and most recently the Knicks.
Major shakeup for the Sacramento Kings: per ESPN and The Athletic, the franchise has mutually parted ways with GM Monte McNair, who won Executive of the Year in 2023.
Meanwhile, Jim Moran, assistant coach, has accepted a new role at Florida State University under head coach Luke Loucks, per SacObserver.
Source: ESPN, The Athletic, SacObserver
The Kings and GM Monte McNair have mutually agreed to part ways, league sources tell @TheAthletic
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) April 17, 2025
The Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair are mutually parting ways, sources tell ESPN. McNair spent five seasons running the Kings, winning NBA executive of the year in 2023 when Sacramento went 48-34 and snapped a record 16-year drought to make the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/off3QWsZnU
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 17, 2025
Joe Dumars is finalizing an agreement to become the New Orleans Pelicans’ new president of basketball operations, sources told ESPN.
The Hall of Fame executive, who built the 2004 NBA champion Detroit Pistons, now returns to his native Louisiana. Dumars replaces David Griffin, recently dismissed after a disappointing tenure.
Hall of Famer Joe Dumars is finalizing a deal to become the new president of basketball operations of the New Orleans Pelicans, sources tell ESPN. Dumars was president of the Pistons from 2000-14, building the 2004 Detroit championship team. Now returns home to Louisiana. pic.twitter.com/SrgfHBbHTP
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 15, 2025
LaMelo Ball doesn’t let trade speculation get under his skin. When asked if rumors about his future with the Charlotte Hornets bother him, Ball gave a classic response:
“I’m bothered if I don’t eat, if I ain’t got the meal, I’ll call my people, hopefully some food will come. Bother means like stuff throughout the day.
Like the dog pisses on the floor or something like that, that bothers me. But telling you to go somewhere or do this, nah. It can’t.” Once again, Ball proves he’s as unbothered as ever.
Following a franchise-worst 21-61 season since 2005, Pelicans coach Willie Green admitted no talks have been held yet about his return next season.
“We failed. I failed,” Green said, though he hopes his full body of work will be considered. Injuries to Zion Williamson, Murray, Jones, and others marred the season. “Nobody is safe,” added Trey Murphy, summing up New Orleans’ uncertain summer.
Despite a disappointing campaign, Daryl Morey confirmed he and coach Nick Nurse will be back with the Philadelphia 76ers next season.
Injuries to Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey derailed 2024, but Morey plans to build a younger, deeper roster. With a projected top-5 pick, the Sixers will draft the best player available, regardless of position. “Every hour will go into fixing this,” Morey promised.
Chauncey Billups and the Portland Trail Blazers have reached an agreement on a multi-year extension, as reported by Shams Charania.
Billups is about to complete his 4th season on the Trail Blazers’ bench.
This year the team showed major progress especially in the second half of the regular season, launching talented players like Avdija, Camara, Sharpe and Henderson, as well as rookie Clingan.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has agreed to a multiyear contract extension, sources tell ESPN. Blazers officials negotiated a new deal with Billups’ representation, Andy Miller of Klutch Sports, as the coach finished the final guaranteed year on his contract. https://t.co/fyO36RRlvr
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 13, 2025
According to Keith Pompey , Colin Castleton will leave the Philadelphia 76ers to sign a two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors.
The big man has played 25 games this year between the Grizzlies, Raptors and 76ers, averaging 4.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in 16 minutes.
In recent days, the Canadian team waived Orlando Robinson and Cole Swider in order to convert A.J. Lawson’s two-way contract and sign Castleton.
Israelhayom’s Tomer Givati breaks down Hapoel Tel Aviv ‘s plans for the market, with a significant update on Vasilije Micic.
The Serbian playmaker, who is nearing the end of his second NBA season, has reportedly let the Israeli club’s management know that he is ready to join the team as early as the Winner League playoffs.
Micic rarely saw the court with the Suns, and in all likelihood the Arizona team will not exercise the Team Option included in his contract.
The current negotiations would start from a base of a five-year, 5-million-a-season deal, one of the richest contracts in European basketball history. There are still several details to be worked out, but the Israeli team appears confident.
In addition, Hapoel Tel Aviv, that appears more and more determined to build a competitive roster for the Euroleague, has reportedly begun negotiating an extension with Antonio Blakeney’s representatives.
The guard, 12.5 points with 48 percent from the field in 19 minutes per game in the Eurocup, could receive a raise on his current $750,000 deal to stay.
The Phoenix Suns were looking for a massive haul for Kevin Durant at the trade deadline, but talks stalled as KD didn’t want an in-season move.
This summer, trade discussions could resume, but Durant’s age (37) and a potential $120M extension complicate matters. Most contenders are close to tax aprons, making deals difficult. The Suns may need to pivot to flexibility over assets.
Source: ESPN – Brian Windhorst
Dario Saric is leaning toward exercising his $5.4 million player option with the Denver Nuggets, per The Denver Post, but the decision isn’t final. After limited playing time in his first season with Denver — just 16 appearances and 13 minutes per game — the Croatian forward may reconsider his future this summer.
Several European clubs, including Real Madrid and Dubai Basketball, have shown interest in Saric, who admitted: “I’ll talk with my family after the season and see what’s best.”
The Nuggets face cap pressure, and Saric’s salary could become an obstacle. If he opts in, Denver would have limited roster flexibility unless they manage a buyout — an option complicated by previous salary-dump trades. A return to Europe could offer Saric more minutes and a lead role.
The Phoenix Suns are expected to work with Kevin Durant on a potential trade this summer, reports Shams Charania. Following two underwhelming seasons since adding Bradley Beal, the franchise may pivot and explore deals.
At the trade deadline in February, Minnesota, Miami, New York, San Antonio, and Houston reportedly showed mutual interest in acquiring Durant, and those teams could re-engage in talks this offseason. Durant will be eligible for a two-year, $120M extension, but currently has an expiring deal, giving him influence over his next destination.
Durant’s next move could dramatically shift the balance of power across the league.
Source: ESPN / Shams Charania
Cade Cunningham is widely expected to earn an All-NBA selection, which would activate the Rose Rule clause in his contract and increase its value from $224M to $269M over five years. That would raise his starting salary to 30% of the cap.
Cunningham is averaging 25.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 9.2 assists, leading the Detroit Pistons to one of the NBA’s biggest turnarounds after last year’s 14-68 record. He finished 7th in ESPN’s MVP straw poll, solidifying his All-NBA case.
“He just needs playoff experience now,” said a West exec. “Let’s see how he handles a series tailored against him.”
Source: RealGM
According to Logan Murdock (The Ringer), Kevin Durant is open to remaining with the Phoenix Suns beyond this season.
Durant will be eligible for a two-year, $122 million extension this summer. Devin Booker, his teammate and admirer, said he’d love to keep playing alongside his idol.
Source: The Ringer
Averaging a career low in touches this season reportedly didn’t sit well with Ja Morant, per @espn
“This season, Morant is averaging career lows in touches, average touch length and dribbles per touch this season. Morant’s 22.4 points per game is his lowest scoring average… pic.twitter.com/va8snZtl9M
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 1, 2025
According to the New York Post, Giannis Antetokounmpo remains Plan A for Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks.
If the Greek Freak isn’t available this summer, the team may tank and build through the 2026 draft, or target stars like Ja Morant, Sabonis, Trae Young, or LaMelo Ball.
The Nets must decide whether to hold assets for Giannis or pivot to a quicker rebuild.
Veteran forward P.J. Tucker is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Knicks, per ESPN. The deal includes a team option for the 2025-26 season.
Tucker, a 2021 NBA champion with Milwaukee, brings 104 playoff games of experience and elite corner three-point shooting — 704 makes over the past 12 seasons, the most in the NBA during that span.
As reported by Legion Hoops Ja Morant complained about Taylor Jenkins’ new offensive schemes. These could be one of the reasons because he has been fired.
This is what has been reported from Sam Amick, Joe Vardon and Fred Katz: “Some days he looks like he’s ready to play, and some days he looks like he doesn’t want to be there… because he hates the offense.”
For Brett Siegel, NBA’s insider, the San Antonio Spurs could have targated Kevin Durant for build a big-three with Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox.
That’s what Siegel reported: “There have been whispers among league personnel about the possibility of the Spurs pursuing Durant and creating the best offensive trio in the league next to Fox and Wembanyama.”
According to Jake L Fischer, people around the league believe the Boston Celtics will eventually need to trade a key player to manage their payroll.
A team cap expert told The Stein Line that Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are the two main contracts being monitored for potential future trades. No imminent move is expected, but Boston’s financial structure will likely force decisions.
Domantas Sabonis could request a trade if the Sacramento Kings fail to set a clear organizational direction this offseason, per Brett Siegel.
League sources expect Sacramento to possibly become a major seller ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, a move that could push the All-Star big man to seek a new team.
The Los Angeles Lakers are converting Jordan Goodwin’s two-way deal into a two-year standard NBA contract, per ESPN.
Goodwin has become a key bench piece under JJ Redick, averaging 6.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and shooting 41% from three. To open a roster spot, the Lakers waived Cam Reddish, who averaged 3.2 points over 33 games this season.
The Toronto Raptors announced the arrival of Cole Swider on a 10-day contract.
The forward started the season as a Pistons two-way player (two NBA games).
Swider moves to Canada after 13 G League games with the South Bay Lakers, which he closed with over 21 points, 6 rebounds and a whopping 44% from three on nearly 10 attempts x game.
Welcome to Toronto, @coleswider21 💜 pic.twitter.com/gKoCy6V4yI
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) March 26, 2025
The Charlotte Hornets are expected to re-explore trade options for Mark Williams this summer. His move to the Los Angeles Lakers fell through at the trade deadline due to medical concerns raised by the Lakers.
Williams, who has struggled with injuries throughout his first NBA seasons, has one year left on his rookie deal at $6.3 million and will be eligible for an extension.
The Sacramento Kings sign Terry Taylor to a 10-day contract, Shams Charania reports.
The guard comes from the Stockton Kings in the G League, where he was scoring 16.1 points with 8.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.
Taylor previously defended the colors of Pacers and Bulls.
The Minnesota Timberwolves refused to include Jaden McDaniels in trade talks for Kevin Durant, per HoopsHype. Instead, they proposed Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, keeping Anthony Edwards off the table.
Phoenix also inquired about Naz Reid, but he is expected to enter free agency this summer. With Durant’s future uncertain, trade discussions may resume after the NBA playoffs.
The Memphis Grizzlies announced the signing of Lamar Stevens until the end of the 2024-25 season.
The forward played 6 games with the team, averaging 4 points and 3 rebounds in 9 minutes.
The @memgrizz today announced the team signed Lamar Stevens for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. pic.twitter.com/GKUCb8rbYJ
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) March 13, 2025
The Charlotte Hornets have announced the arrival of Marcus Garrett with a 10-day contract.
The Kansas product started the season with the Greensboro Swarm, Charlotte’s NBA G League affiliate, averaging 10.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
OFFICIAL: We have signed Marcus Garrett to a 10-day contract.
Presented by @CorcoranHM pic.twitter.com/axzwguFr7p
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) March 12, 2025
Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell has expressed interest in re-signing in free agency.
In an interview with HoopsHype, Russell discussed his relationship with coach Jordi Fernandez, drawing comparisons to Kenny Atkinson, the coach who helped elevate his game in Brooklyn.
He also reflected on his time with the Lakers, his thoughts on Austin Reaves, and more. With his contract expiring, DLo’s future will be a key storyline in the upcoming NBA offseason.
Exclusive: Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell wants to re-sign in free agency. DLo discussed his relationship with coach Jordi Fernandez, how Jordi is similar to Kenny Atkinson, Russell’s experience with the Lakers, Austin Reaves, and more on @hoopshype. https://t.co/YS7qr6Ix89
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) March 11, 2025
Mark Cuban voiced his frustration over the Dallas Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, insisting that the team should have secured a better return.
“If we had to trade Luka, at least get a better deal,” Cuban told WFAA, adding that he would have preferred four unprotected first-round picks, Anthony Davis, and Max Christie.
The former Mavs owner also revealed that he learned about the trade just five minutes before ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news. Cuban reiterated that he has no regrets about selling the team, explaining that he did it to protect his children from having to handle difficult decisions like this.
Source: WFAA
The Atlanta Hawks have announced the release of Kevon Harris.
The guard signed a 10-day contract just four days ago.
The Hawks clear the roster spot needed to convert Dominick Barlow’s Two-Way contract to standard two-year NBA deal.
We have terminated the 10-day contract of guard Kevon Harris
Harris was signed to a 10-day contract on March 1
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) March 4, 2025
