NBA rumors

The Washington Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal that will send Khris Middleton back to the nation’s capital on a three-year, $17.6 million contract.

The move is part of a massive six-team trade, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Here are the reported details of the transaction, pending official confirmation:

Among the most notable moves, D’Angelo Russell is headed from the Wizards to the Memphis Grizzlies, while Caris LeVert will join the Milwaukee Bucks from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris.

The Mavericks also come away with three players who could be part of their regular rotation, giving up only Middleton and a future second-round pick in the process.

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Shams Charania reported the agreement, citing CAA’s Austin Brown.

The new deal includes a player option for the 2030-31 season and a full trade kicker. Mitchell could have waited until next summer to pursue an additional fifth season worth around $80 million, but chose to commit early.

After leading Cleveland to the Eastern Conference Finals, the seven-time All-Star has now secured his long-term future with the franchise. Owner Dan Gilbert and president of basketball operations Koby Altman quickly reached terms with Mitchell and his agent.

The Boston Celtics have signed Ron Harper Jr. to a four-year, $13.7 million deal, according to NBA sources.

The contract includes the first two years fully guaranteed, a non-guaranteed salary in the third year and a non-guaranteed team option for the fourth season. Harper Jr. will receive $6.5 million guaranteed.

The move comes as Boston continues to reshape its roster depth following the Jaylen Brown trade and the team’s other offseason moves.

Tarik Biberovic is reportedly ready to move to the NBA. According to Buğra Uzar of Eurohoops, the Fenerbahce player has reached an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks on contract terms.

The sharpshooter is expected to sign a multi-year deal with the Texas franchise and continue his career in the NBA. Fenerbahce are set to receive a buyout fee as part of the move.

Biberovic leaves Europe after emerging as one of Fenerbahce’s most intriguing perimeter players, thanks to his size, shooting and offensive versatility. His next challenge is now expected to come with the Mavericks.

The Sacramento Kings are waiving DeMar DeRozan, making the veteran guard one of the top available players on the NBA market. According to Shams Charania, both sides worked collaboratively on the resolution after exploring trade routes.

DeRozan had a partial guarantee on his contract for next season. Bobby Marks reported that his $25.7 million salary was guaranteed for $10 million, with Sacramento having until the end of August to waive-and-stretch the amount over three seasons.

The move will push the Kings below both salary-cap aprons. Multiple contenders are expected to show interest in DeRozan, who is now set to look for a new team after leaving Sacramento.

Quinten Post has signed a three-year offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies that could be worth up to $30 million. According to The Athletic, only the first year of the deal is fully guaranteed at $9 million.

The 26-year-old center played 67 games for the Golden State Warriors last season, averaging 7.7 points and 4.0 rebounds. Despite drawing praise from Steve Kerr at different points of the year, Post appeared to fall out of the rotation late in the season.

The Warriors have until midnight ET Tuesday to match the offer, but doing so would be complicated. Re-signing Post at that number would prevent Golden State from using its non-taxpayer midlevel exception, while the franchise continues to hope for a possible LeBron James addition alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

The Denver Nuggets intend to match any offers for restricted free agent Peyton Watson once the NBA moratorium lifts on Monday. The Athletic reported the news, citing league sources.

Negotiations between Denver and Watson’s agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, remain apart. For that reason, the Nuggets are also open to the possibility of a sign-and-trade involving the 23-year-old forward, the No. 30 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Watson is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 blocks in 29.6 minutes per game. Before suffering a hamstring injury, he had a strong stretch after Nikola Jokic went down, averaging 22.5 points over 17 games.

Patrick Ewing is set to return to an NBA bench. According to The Athletic and ESPN, the Georgetown and New York Knicks legend will join the Washington Wizards’ coaching staff as an assistant to Brian Keefe.

For Ewing, this marks a return to Washington, where he already began his NBA coaching career in the 2002–03 season as an assistant. Over the years, he has also worked on the coaching staffs of the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets, taking on roles that went well beyond just developing big men.

After a long assistant coaching career, Ewing fulfilled his dream in 2017 by coaching his alma mater Georgetown, leading the Hoyas for six seasons until 2023. Later, in 2024, the New York Knicks brought him back into the organization in an ambassador role.

Regarded as one of the greatest centers in basketball history, Ewing was the first overall pick in the 1985 NBA Draft, made 11 All-Star appearances, won Olympic gold with the 1992 Dream Team, and was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. He is now ready to bring his experience to the Wizards, who are continuing their rebuilding process under Brian Keefe.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have reportedly intensified their pursuit of LeBron James. According to The Athletic, the franchise believes it is very much in the hunt to land one of the greatest players in NBA history.

The Wolves have been in contact with James’ representatives, presenting a bold pitch: join Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert to chase a championship that could strengthen his case in the GOAT debate.

Minnesota believes it can offer James the best situation for his 24th NBA season, with Edwards, Ball and McDaniels easing his offensive burden and McDaniels and Gobert helping reduce his defensive workload.

Neemias Queta will remain with the Boston Celtics. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Portuguese big man will sign a new four-year, $56 million extension with the franchise.

The Celtics picked up Queta’s team option for next season, then added four fully guaranteed years through 2030-31. He has established himself as an important piece in Boston’s rotation.

Selected in the second round by the Sacramento Kings in 2021, Queta went through two-way contracts and prove-it multiyear deals before landing the new agreement. Last season, he averaged 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.

Luka Doncic has reportedly given a thumbs up to the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason moves. According to The Athletic, the Slovenian guard is “excited” about the team’s activity in free agency.

The Lakers kept Austin Reaves and added Walker Kessler, an elite rim-protecting center. According to the report, those moves addressed Doncic’s biggest desires for the roster.

Los Angeles is not done building the team yet. The Lakers are still looking at wings, with Jonathan Kuminga mentioned as one of the names high on their list.

Kenrich Williams is returning to the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to Chris Haynes, the free agent wing has reached an agreement on a one-year, $5 million deal.

Williams will continue his run in Oklahoma City, where he has carved out an important role as an energy, versatility and reliability piece off the bench.

The move allows the Thunder to keep an experienced and functional player on the roster, capable of covering multiple positions and contributing to the team’s balance.

Pat Spencer is joining the Phoenix Suns. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the free agent guard has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Arizona franchise.

Suns officials finalized the deal on Thursday night with Mark Bartelstein and Ross Aroyo of Priority Sports. Spencer now leaves the Golden State Warriors after three seasons.

His role grew steadily in Golden State, where he averaged 7.2 points in 18.6 minutes per game last season. He will now look to earn minutes in Phoenix’s new setup.

Billy Donovan has agreed to become the lead assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. The former Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder head coach will join Mitch Johnson’s staff.

The move marks a major change for Donovan after 11 consecutive seasons as an NBA head coach between Oklahoma City and Chicago. He will bring experience, leadership and high-level knowledge to San Antonio.

The Spurs, coming off a Western Conference championship, add a major coaching profile to their staff ahead of next season.

Tari Eason is staying with the Houston Rockets. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the restricted free agent has agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million deal to return to Houston.

The contract is fully guaranteed. The Rockets and Eason had come close to an extension before last season, but the versatile forward chose to play the year out and enter restricted free agency.

That decision paid off for Eason, who secured more guaranteed money than what had been discussed in October. Houston keeps an important versatile forward as part of its project.

The Dallas Mavericks have emerged as a suitor for Anfernee Simons. According to Marc Stein, the Texas franchise has joined the race for the free agent scoring guard.

Simons, who finished last season with the Chicago Bulls, is one of the most intriguing backcourt options on the NBA market for teams looking to add scoring.

As reported by Jake Fischer, the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat have also continued to pursue Simons. His market could therefore become one of the key storylines of the coming days.

DeMar DeRozan reportedly wants out of Sacramento. According to Kelly Iko, the veteran is looking for a move away from the Kings.

DeRozan is still owed $25 million for the upcoming season, with $10 million guaranteed, making his contract a key part of any potential trade scenario.

The situation could become one of the NBA market storylines, with Sacramento potentially forced to evaluate trade options for an experienced scorer and proven offensive weapon.

The Boston Celtics may not be done after the deal that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia and brought back Paul George and draft picks. According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, Boston now has enough assets to pursue Trey Murphy III.

The Celtics have reportedly kicked the tires on the New Orleans Pelicans forward. The two first-round picks acquired from Philadelphia, especially the 2028 and unprotected 2031 selections, give Boston more flexibility on the trade market.

The 2028 pick could eventually become the Clippers’ selection, while the 2031 pick belongs to Philadelphia. According to Mannix, those assets give the Celtics more material to build a potential offer for Murphy.

The Dallas Mavericks and Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to a trade that sends Santi Aldama and the draft rights to Tarik Biberović to Dallas.

In return, Memphis receives AJ Johnson, a 2030 first-round pick originally belonging to the Golden State Warriors (top-20 protected), and two future second-round selections.

The 25-year-old Spanish forward leaves the Grizzlies after five seasons, coming off a career-best campaign in which he averaged 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.

Aldama is under contract through 2028 on a deal worth $34 million, with a team option for the final season.

Dallas’ plans regarding Biberović remain unclear, while the Grizzlies continue to accumulate future draft assets and reshape a crowded frontcourt rotation.

The Mavericks also acquire the draft rights to Tarik Biberovic, sources said. The Warriors pick in 2030 is protected 1 to 20, then turns into a second if not conveyed. https://t.co/Cp7Pu5uHhf

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026

A major NBA blockbuster is set. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks.

The picks heading to Boston include a 2028 first-rounder that could convert into a swap more favorable to the Celtics, plus Philadelphia’s unprotected 2031 first-round pick.

The package also includes two second-round picks: the most favorable 2028 second among Golden State, Oklahoma City and Milwaukee, and the most favorable 2030 second among Washington, Portland and Phoenix.

San Antonio Spurs have reached an agreement to sign forward Tobias Harris on a two-year contract worth $31 million.

The deal will see the Spurs use their full mid-level exception to secure the veteran forward.

Harris was one of the key contributors to a strong season for the Detroit Pistons, averaging 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game on efficient shooting splits (47% FG, 37% 3PT, 86% FT).

In the playoffs, his production increased significantly, as he posted over 18 points and 7 rebounds per game, often serving as the main offensive option alongside Cade Cunningham.

Just in: Free agent forward Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year, $31 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell ESPN. Harris exits the Pistons after helping lead a franchise turnaround and now joins a young contending team in the Western Conference. pic.twitter.com/4YnmbrBuTd

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026

The Indiana Pacers have reached an agreement with Kelly Oubre Jr. on a two-year contract worth approximately $17 million.

The 30-year-old forward, a former University of Kansas standout, leaves the Philadelphia 76ers after three seasons.

In his most recent campaign, Oubre averaged 14.1 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game, providing scoring and defensive energy on the wing.

The Pacers pick up a productive wing after finalizing a deal with Oubre and his agent Dave Spahn of CAA Sports moments ago. https://t.co/vOkEKqtvv1

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026

De’Anthony Melton will remain with the Golden State Warriors after agreeing to a two-year, $11 million contract that includes a player option for the second season.

The news was first reported by Shams Charania.

Melton averaged 12.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game last season, providing valuable two-way production when healthy.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been extremely active during the opening hours of NBA free agency, reaching agreements with three players while also finalizing a trade that is expected to bring center Walker Kessler to Los Angeles.

The Lakers are set to add guards Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton, along with forward Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Grimes has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract that includes a player option for the final season.

Sexton is expected to sign a two-year deal worth approximately $19 million, also featuring a player option, likely using the room exception. Mamukelashvili has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $52 million contract with a player option in the final year.

Following these moves, the Lakers are projected to sit roughly $14 million below the first apron.

UPDATE

Lakers and Jazz agreed to a sign-and-trade deal: Walker Kessler to Los Angeles for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 from L.A., plus first-round pick swaps in 2028 and 2030. The big man will sign a four-year, $130 million deal.

Kessler's $130M deal includes a player option in the fourth season, plus a full trade kicker, sources tell ESPN. The Lakers land their signature center for star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves by moving two firsts and two swaps to the Jazz. https://t.co/7kd6UhvHK9

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026

Marcus Smart is joining the Houston Rockets. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the free agent guard has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal, including a player option for the second season.

Smart will reunite with Ime Udoka, his former head coach with the Boston Celtics, and is expected to have a significant opportunity in Houston’s backcourt. The former Defensive Player of the Year brings leadership, toughness and elite defensive experience.

According to Bobby Marks, the contract does not hard cap Houston at the first apron, giving the Rockets flexibility to bring back restricted forward Tari Eason. Houston remains $28.5 million below the second apron hard cap.

Jalen Duren has become one of the most intriguing names in NBA restricted free agency. According to The Athletic, the Detroit Pistons center had a productive meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday and is scheduled to speak with them again on Wednesday.

During the meeting, the Lakers reportedly told Duren they view him as a maximum-salary level player.

The Sacramento Kings also met with the 22-year-old big man, expressing strong interest and continuing to explore possible sign-and-trade scenarios.

The situation remains complicated, however, as Detroit has been sending signals that it will either match incoming offer sheets or refuse to cooperate in sign-and-trades.

The Pistons are specifically not interested in a sign-and-trade with Sacramento involving Domantas Sabonis.

For the Lakers, after LeBron James informed the team he would not return, Duren would be a long-term frontcourt piece to pair with franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic.