NBA rumors

The Golden State Warriors are expected to be active on the NBA market. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, Golden State plans to register interest in several free agents while waiting to see how James’ highly anticipated free agency plays out.

Among the names linked to the Warriors are scoring guards Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons, two players who could add shot creation and offensive production next to Stephen Curry.

Golden State is also expected to pursue veteran big man Jock Landale, a potential frontcourt depth option for the roster.

The Warriors’ market focus appears clear: adding another guard with points in his hands and exploring veteran size in the frontcourt as they reshape the team around Curry.

Miles Bridges is reportedly headed to the Phoenix Suns. According to ESPN, the Charlotte Hornets are trading Bridges, a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick to Phoenix.

In return, the Hornets will receive Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale and a 2033 first-round pick. It is a major move for the Suns, who add size, athleticism and scoring ability on the wing.

For Charlotte, the deal brings in two experienced rotation players and a future first-round asset, reshaping part of the team’s perimeter rotation.

The list of teams interested in Jaylen Brown continues to grow.

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets are the latest teams to show interest in the Boston Celtics star.

That list now includes the Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers.

Brown remains one of the most closely watched names on the NBA trade market, with several franchises monitoring a potential opportunity.

The Los Angeles Lakers showed interest in Tyler Herro and Kel’el Ware before the latest market developments.

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, before Herro joined the Milwaukee Bucks in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade and before the Lakers agreed to a four-year, $185 million max deal with Austin Reaves, Los Angeles had trade discussions involving Herro and Ware.

The potential deal would have included multiple first-round draft picks. The Lakers eventually moved forward by securing Reaves on a new max contract.

Jose Alvarado, the New York Knicks’ point guard, is set to sign a new three-year contract worth more than $14 million.

The news was first reported by Shams Charania.

Alvarado had a $4.5 million team option for the 2026/27 season in his previous deal, but the Knicks have instead chosen to reward him with a new multi-year agreement.

For the defending NBA champions, retaining Alvarado was considered one of the organization’s top priorities this offseason.

The partnership between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Isaiah Hartenstein is set to continue, with the franchise declining the team option in his previous contract in order to sign the veteran center to a new three-year, $75 million deal.

The news was first reported by Shams Charania.

The new agreement also includes a 15% trade kicker.

Hartenstein finished the 2025/26 season averaging 9.2 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 24 minutes per game, playing a key role in Oklahoma City’s frontcourt rotation.

The Los Angeles Clippers and Bogdan Bogdanovic have agreed to push back his option deadline to June 29.

The news was reported by Jake Fischer, who adds that the move will allow the Clippers to continue trade conversations involving Bogdanovic.

Bogdanovic remains part of Los Angeles’ trade discussions, with the franchise now having a few extra days to evaluate possible scenarios.

The Miami Heat will decline the $2.41 million team option on Jahmir Young.

The news was reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Young earned All-NBA G League Second Team honors last season after averaging 25.9 points, 8.5 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 steals.

Over the past two seasons, Young has appeared in 20 NBA games with the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat.

Kevin Porter Jr. has decided to exercise his player option with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2026-27 season.

According to Michael Scotto, the option is worth $5.39 million. The guard will therefore remain in Milwaukee for the upcoming season as well.

Porter Jr., 25, is seen as a key player for the Bucks in the new era following the Giannis Antetokounmpo era.

The Atlanta Hawks have exercised the team option on Mouhamed Gueye’s contract for the 2026-27 season.

According to Michael Scotto, the option is worth $2.41 million. Gueye will therefore remain with the Hawks after a season in which he set a career high in games played.

Last season, he played in 77 games, averaging 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game.

The New Orleans Pelicans have exercised the team option on Karlo Matković’s contract for the 2026-27 season.

According to Michael Scotto, the option is worth $2.30 million. Matković will therefore remain on the Pelicans’ roster next season as well.

Last season, he played 62 games, averaging 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds, shooting 60.4% from the field and 42.2% from three-point range.

Chucky Hepburn will remain with the Toronto Raptors next season. According to HoopsHype, the guard will sign his two-way qualifying offer.

Hepburn had a standout season with the Raptors 905 in the G League, averaging 12.4 points, 8.6 assists, and 2.4 steals.

He also shot 36.8% from three-point range, establishing himself as an intriguing prospect in the development of Toronto’s roster.

Kawhi Leonard’s future remains a hot topic in the NBA. According to Jake Fischer, the two-time Finals MVP would prefer to stay with the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Clippers, for their part, want to keep Leonard. But lurking in the background are the Toronto Raptors, who are interested in a reunion with the star of the 2019 NBA championship.

According to the report, Leonard would be open to signing an extension with Toronto should he actually become a free agent.

The Charlotte Hornets are trading LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Charlotte will receive Naz Reid, an unprotected 2033 first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps in 2028, 2029 and 2030, plus three second-round picks in 2029, 2032 and 2033.

Minnesota is now set to pair Anthony Edwards with LaMelo Ball, the No. 1 and No. 3 picks in the 2020 NBA Draft. According to the report, the Hornets did not actively shop Ball but listened to several rich offers before accepting the Timberwolves’ package.

Al Horford will remain with the Golden State Warriors.

According to Shams Charania and Anthony Slater, the veteran big man is declining his player option and intends to sign a new two-year, $14 million deal to stay in the Bay Area. The agreement was finalized with his longtime agent Jason Glushon.

Horford, 40, is now set to enter his 20th NBA season, becoming only the 13th player in league history to reach that milestone.

The Detroit Pistons are trading Isaiah Stewart to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for three future second-round picks.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Stewart leaves Detroit after finishing seventh in Sixth Man of the Year voting last season. The 25-year-old big man averaged 10 points on 55% shooting, 5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game off the bench.

Stewart has two years and $30 million left on his contract, with a team option for 2027-28. In Memphis, he will join a young frontcourt featuring Cameron Boozer, Karim Lopez and Zach Edey, while Detroit gains more roster flexibility heading into the summer.

The Charlotte Hornets are seriously engaged in trade talks involving LaMelo Ball.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, multiple teams are aggressively pursuing the star point guard, while Charlotte is fielding offers. If the Hornets’ terms are met, a potential deal could develop within the next 24 to 48 hours.

Ball has three years left on his contract and will be eligible to sign a two-year, $119.2 million extension on July 6. Last season, he averaged 20.1 points, 7.1 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 72 games, helping Charlotte jump from 19 to 44 wins.

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens faced questions about Jaylen Brown’s future during his media availability following the NBA Draft, where Boston selected big man Chris Cenac Jr. with the No. 27 pick.

Reports surfaced on Tuesday suggesting that the Celtics’ front office could be willing to listen to offers for the five-time All-Star, who is coming off a season in which many considered him among the MVP candidates.

“Jaylen Brown is a big part of us,” Stevens said. “I’m never going to predict the future, but everything we’ve done and built over the last several years has been around those two guys. Obviously, you never know what can happen.

“At the same time, I want to make it very clear how valued Jaylen has always been. He’s been amazing. He’s been an incredible teammate and a great person to be around every day. Whether that run ends 10 years from now when he retires or before, there will be a lot to celebrate.

“We have a great relationship, an open and honest relationship where we talk about everything. But I don’t want to predict the future.”

According to Chris Mannix, the Celtics continued trade discussions with multiple teams on Tuesday as they explore ways to add a high-impact big man to the roster. Two names reportedly on Boston’s radar are Evan Mobley and Alperen Sengun.

A potential package involving several players from the Atlanta Hawks is also worth monitoring, as the franchise is believed to have interest in bringing the Georgia native back home.

According to Michael Scotto, the Sacramento Kings are planning to part ways with DeMar DeRozan using the “waive-and-stretch” provision.

The veteran forward is under contract for $27.5 million in the 2026/27 season, but only $10 million of that amount is guaranteed. By using the stretch provision, Sacramento could spread the remaining salary over three seasons, minimizing the financial impact.

DeRozan, who averaged 18.9 points and 4.1 assists per game last season, would become a free agent and is expected to draw interest from several teams, including the Los Angeles Clippers.

Anthony Davis and his camp have reportedly been seeking a max extension, while the possibility of a trade from the Washington Wizards is gaining attention.

According to Jake Fischer, via Bleacher Report and relayed by NBACentral, Davis can be viewed as a potential trade candidate.

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to show interest if Washington decides to explore the market for the star big man.

Mohamed Diawara intends to sign a multiyear deal worth more than $10 million to remain with the New York Knicks.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the restricted free agent forward is set to continue with the reigning NBA champions.

Diawara, the No. 51 pick in last year’s NBA Draft, spent the season on a standard contract and was part of the Knicks’ championship roster.

The Boston Celtics reportedly tried to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo before the Milwaukee Bucks traded the superstar to the Miami Heat.

According to Shams Charania on ESPN, Boston offered Jaylen Brown and two first-round picks, but the Celtics were not willing to include enough young players and assets to complete the deal.

Milwaukee ultimately chose Miami’s package, leaving Boston out of the race. Brown’s future could now remain a key storyline after being included in talks for Giannis.

A potential LeBron James return to the Miami Heat cannot be completely ruled out.

According to the Miami Herald, as relayed by NBACentral, the Heat could try to lure LeBron, who is set to become a free agent, using their full midlevel exception. However, a return is still considered a long shot.

A James comeback to Miami would be a major NBA storyline, especially after the Heat’s blockbuster trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. LeBron played for Miami from 2010 to 2014, winning two NBA championships.

Ayo Dosunmu intends to sign a five-year, $112 million contract to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

According to ESPN, the deal will include a player option in the fifth season. Minnesota made Dosunmu’s long-term return a priority after his strong postseason impact.

Acquired from the Chicago Bulls in February, Dosunmu quickly developed chemistry with Anthony Edwards and averaged 15.6 points in 29.2 minutes during the playoffs. He scored 43 points off the bench in Game 4 against Denver before right calf issues limited him later in the postseason.

The Brooklyn Nets are acquiring Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team trade that will also send Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls.

According to ESPN, Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA Draft will go to Brooklyn, while the Nets will send the No. 33 pick to Minnesota. Chicago will trade Mo Gueye to the Timberwolves as part of the deal.

The move gives Minnesota more financial flexibility and sets up the team’s planned five-year, $112 million deal with Ayo Dosunmu. Randle returns to New York after spending five seasons with the Knicks before joining Minnesota.

Claxton leaves Brooklyn after spending his entire career with the Nets. Last season, he averaged 11.7 points and 6.9 rebounds while shooting 57.1 percent from the field.