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01/07/202509:06

Grizzlies extend Jaren Jackson Jr. on five-year, $240M deal

Jaren Jackson Jr. has agreed to a five-year, $240 million extension with the Memphis Grizzlies, per ESPN. The deal includes a player option in the final season, keeping Jackson as a franchise cornerstone in Memphis.

The 25-year-old averaged 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks over 74 games last season, becoming the only NBA player with 1,500 points and 100 blocks. Jackson also recorded 100+ threes for a fourth straight season, setting an NBA record.

The extension will be executed during the upcoming transaction window, after Memphis cleared cap space by trading Desmond Bane. Jackson and Ja Morant are now under contract with the Grizzlies through at least the 2027-28 season.

01/07/202509:03

Tre Jones returning to Chicago Bulls on three-year, $24M deal

Tre Jones has agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal to return to the Chicago Bulls, ESPN reports. Jones impressed the team after arriving in the De’Aaron Fox trade and provided stability with his efficient play.

The 25-year-old averaged 11.5 points and 4.5 assists while shooting 57.2% before a left foot sprain ended his season in March. Jones also impressed with his ball security, averaging under one turnover per game last season.

The Bulls continue to prioritize young players with experience as they reshape the roster. Lonzo Ball was recently traded to Cleveland, while Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu remain under contract, and Josh Giddey is expected to stay as a restricted free agent.

01/07/202508:59

Mason Plumlee returns to Charlotte Hornets on one-year deal

Mason Plumlee has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN. The 35-year-old center returns to Charlotte, providing frontcourt depth after the team traded Mark Williams to the Suns on draft night.

Last season, Plumlee joined Phoenix to address their frontcourt issues, starting 21 games while the Suns rotated at center. He averaged 4.6 points and 8 rebounds per game before being replaced by Nick Richards.

Plumlee, a 13-year NBA veteran, previously played with the Hornets during the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. His experience and rebounding will help strengthen Charlotte’s paint presence for the upcoming season.

01/07/202508:57

Mike Brown emerges as strong candidate for Knicks job

Mike Brown has emerged as a strong candidate to become the next head coach of the New York Knicks, per ESPN.

Brown, 55, had a second meeting with Knicks management as he looks to replace Tom Thibodeau, who was fired after leading New York to its first Eastern Conference finals in 25 years.

Other candidates include Taylor Jenkins (former Grizzlies) and Micah Nori (Timberwolves assistant). The Knicks also expressed interest in James Borrego, while requests to interview Jason Kidd, Ime Udoka, and Chris Finch were declined by their teams.

01/07/202508:54

Tyus Jones, Magic Agree to One-Year, $7M Deal

Tyus Jones has agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with the Orlando Magic, per ESPN.

The 29-year-old joins Orlando after a season with the Suns following a career year with the Wizards, bringing with him one of the best assist-to-turnover ratios in NBA history. In 2023-24, Jones averaged 7.3 assists to just one turnover per game. While his assists dipped in Phoenix alongside Booker and Beal, he had his best 3-point shooting season, hitting 41.4% on five attempts per game.

Jones will join Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs in a revamped Magic backcourt, providing the table-setting and floor management that Orlando needed to continue their rise in the Eastern Conference.

01/07/202508:47

Ty Jerome Agrees to 3-Year, $28M Deal with Grizzlies

Ty Jerome has agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, including a player option for the third year, per ESPN.

The 27-year-old guard is coming off a breakout season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he averaged 12.5 points and 3.4 assists while shooting 51.6% from the field and 43.9% from beyond the arc. Jerome was among the top bench performers in the NBA, posting five 25-point games off the bench and helping Cleveland to a 64-win season with the league’s most dangerous offense.

Drafted 24th overall in 2019, Jerome battled injuries, including an ankle surgery that sidelined him for nearly all of 2023-24. Now, after revitalizing his career in Cleveland, he joins the Grizzlies as part of their new core alongside newly extended Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama.

01/07/202508:44

Jordan Clarkson Expected to Sign with Knicks After Buyout

Jordan Clarkson is expected to sign with the New York Knicks after finalizing a buyout with the Utah Jazz, making him a free agent once he clears waivers, per ESPN.

Clarkson, 33, averaged 16.2 points and 3.7 assists last season, remaining one of the NBA’s top bench scorers. The 2020-21 Sixth Man of the Year will provide instant scoring and playmaking for a Knicks bench that logged the fewest minutes and points among all NBA reserves last season.

01/07/202508:40

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Joins Hawks via Sign-and-Trade

The Atlanta Hawks have acquired Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a four-year, $62 million sign-and-trade, sending a 2027 second-round pick (via Cleveland) and cash, per ESPN.

Additionally, the Hawks signed Luke Kennard to a one-year, $11 million deal. Kennard, one of the NBA’s best shooters, shot 43.3% from three last season in Memphis on 4 attempts per game.

Hawks star Trae Young personally recruited both players, aiming to push Atlanta back into Eastern Conference contention.

01/07/202508:12

Brook Lopez Agrees to Two-Year, $18M Deal with Clippers

Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, per ESPN.

The veteran big man was a top free agent target and will bolster a Clippers frontcourt that already features Ivica Zubac, who averaged 16.8 points and 12.6 rebounds last season.

Lopez, 37, averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds, and shot 37.3% from three last season, providing floor spacing while also protecting the rim with 1.9 blocks per game.

Following the re-signing of Harden (two years, $81.5M) and the expected return of Nic Batum, adding Lopez gives the Clippers valuable depth for the 2025-26 season.

01/07/202508:09

Mavs Agree to Two-Year, $13M Deal with D’Angelo Russell

D’Angelo Russell is joining the Dallas Mavericks on a two-year, $13 million deal, per ESPN, with the second year being a player option. The Mavs will use their $5.7 million taxpayer midlevel exception to complete the signing.

The 29-year-old guard averaged 12.6 points and 5.1 assists last season with the Lakers and Nets and will temporarily replace Kyrie Irving, who is recovering from an ACL tear.

Russell will also reunite with former Lakers teammate Anthony Davis in Dallas as the Mavs aim to stay competitive in a loaded Western Conference.

01/07/202508:07

Denver Trading Michael Porter Jr. to Nets for Cam Johnson

The Denver Nuggets are making moves. According to ESPN, they have traded Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson.

Porter, who averaged 18.2 points and 7 rebounds last season, leaves Denver after six seasons and a championship, bringing to Brooklyn a career 40% three-point shooter.

In return, Denver adds Johnson, who enjoyed a breakout year with the Nets, averaging 18.8 points while shooting 39% from deep. The trade helps the Nuggets reduce their payroll and opens up the use of a $14.1 million non-taxpayer midlevel exception. They have also re-signed Bruce Brown on a one-year veteran minimum deal.

This is the first major move under Denver’s new front office and head coach David Adelman as they look to retool around Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray after last season’s playoff exit against Oklahoma City.

30/06/202521:05

New York Knicks Interested In Russell Westbrook

The New York Knicks are considering Russell Westbrook as a potential free agent target to bolster their backcourt depth. Westbrook, who spent last season with the Denver Nuggets, averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists with a PER of 14.1.

Westbrook declined his $3.4 million player option with the Nuggets, becoming a free agent. The Knicks could provide him with meaningful minutes, addressing their need for backcourt depth while surrounding him with sufficient shooting to maximize his impact.

The Denver Nuggets are interested in retaining Westbrook, while the Sacramento Kings have also shown interest in the veteran guard.

30/06/202521:01

Jordan Clarkson finalises a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz

Jordan Clarkson is finalising a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN sources.

Clarkson is targeting a contender. Jazz executives and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul finalised the buyout on Monday.

30/06/202520:55

The Charlotte Hornets declined qualifying offer to offer Tre Mann

The Charlotte Hornets have declined to offer Tre Mann his one-year $6.94 million qualifying offer.

Mann becomes an unrestricted free agent after averaging 14.1 points, including 40 per cent from 3-point range, 3.0 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 13 games.

30/06/202520:43

Nicolas Batum, Clippers Agree To Two-Year, $11.5M Deal

Nicolas Batum has agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, which includes a team option and a trade kicker. The French veteran, who turns 37 in December, averaged 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 17.5 minutes across 78 games last season.

Batum rejoined the Clippers last offseason after being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of the James Harden trade. The Clippers value his versatility and experience as they continue to build their rotation for the upcoming season.

30/06/202519:38

Collin Gillespie, Suns Agree To One-Year Deal

Collin Gillespie will continue with the Phoenix Suns, signing a one-year guaranteed contract after a solid season on a Two-Way deal.

The Villanova product went undrafted in 2022 but contributed with 5.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 14.0 minutes across 33 games for the Suns last season.

In the G League, Gillespie showcased his playmaking and scoring, averaging 19.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 9.6 assists in 11 games. Phoenix is betting on his ability to stabilize the backcourt rotation, adding a reliable floor general for the upcoming season.

30/06/202519:30

Day’Ron Sharpe, Nets Agree to Two-Year, $12M Deal

Day’Ron Sharpe will stay with the Brooklyn Nets on a two-year, $12 million contract. The 2021 first-round pick out of North Carolina was set to become an unrestricted free agent after Brooklyn declined to tender him a qualifying offer.

Sharpe appeared in 50 games last season, averaging 7.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 18.1 minutes per game. The Nets continue to believe in Sharpe’s potential as a physical, high-energy big man who can strengthen the team’s frontcourt rotation under coach Jordi Fernandez.

30/06/202519:20

Joe Ingles Re-Signs with Wolves on One-Year Deal

Joe Ingles will continue with the Minnesota Timberwolves, agreeing to a one-year, $3.6 million contract. Represented by Mark Bartelstein, Ingles joined the Wolves last season after his $11 million option with the Orlando Magic was declined.

The veteran forward played 19 games for Minnesota, providing veteran leadership during the team’s playoff run. His experience will remain a valuable asset as the Timberwolves look to solidify themselves as a contender in the Western Conference.

30/06/202509:00

Deandre Ayton to Become Free Agent After Blazers Buyout

Deandre Ayton is finalizing a buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming a free agent, Shams Charania reports. The 27-year-old center had $35.6 million left on his deal, expiring next summer, but sought a move to a contender.

Ayton averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds on 56.6% shooting last season, continuing his streak as one of the few players to average a double-double in each of his first seven NBA seasons.

The move clears Portland’s crowded frontcourt and frees Ayton to sign with any team, even above the second apron. A former Finals participant with the Suns, Ayton will now look for a fresh opportunity to compete at the highest level.

30/06/202508:43

Jabari Smith Jr. to Sign $122M Extension with Houston Rockets

Jabari Smith Jr. will sign a five-year, $122 million extension with the Houston Rockets, per Shams Charania. The fully guaranteed deal keeps Smith under contract through the 2030-31 season.

The No. 3 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Smith helped Houston secure the No. 2 seed in the West last season, averaging 12.2 points and 7 rebounds despite a mid-season hand injury. He impressed in the playoffs, shooting 45.5% from three-point range.

The Rockets made it clear Smith was untouchable during Kevin Durant trade talks, confirming his place in their long-term core. Houston has also re-signed VanVleet, extended Steven Adams and coach Udoka, and remains committed to building a contender around Durant and Smith.

29/06/202523:54

Orlando Magic decline team options for Moe Wagner and Caleb Houstan

The Orlando Magic decline the team options of Moe Wagner ($11 million) and Caleb Houstan ($2.1 million), according to ESPN reports.

The Magic retain the Bird Rights of both players, meaning Orlando could still re-sign them.

Mortiz Wagner, a 211-centimetre German forward, has averaged 12.9 points and 4.9 rebounds this season. Caleb Houstan, a 2003 Canadian guard, has scored 3.8 points with 38.8% from 3-point range in 64 games.

29/06/202523:43

Ajay Mitchell, OKC Thunder agree to three-year, $9M deal

Ajay Mitchell and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a three-year, $9 million contract, per Shams Charania.

Mitchell, the 38th pick in the 2024 Draft, moved from a Two-Way to a standard NBA contract in February, finishing with 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 36 games.

OKC declined his 2025-26 team option to secure him long-term, showing trust in the young guard’s development.

29/06/202523:38

Brooklyn Nets tendered Cam Thomas his one-year, $5.99 million qualifying offer

The Brooklyn Nets have presented Cam Thomas with his $5.99 million qualifying offer.

The player, 24 points and 3.8 assists this season, would become a restricted free agent.

29/06/202523:29

Milwaukee Bucks, Bobby Portis agreed a new three-year, $44 million deal

Bobby Portis intends to sign a three-year, $44 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option for 2027-28, ESPN reported.

The Bucks and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports have reportedly reached a new deal for the sixth man, a wing averaging 13.7 points this season with 8.4 rebounds.

29/06/202523:23

Atlanta Hawks decline team option for Dominick Barlow

The Atlanta Hawks decline the $2.2 million team option for Dominick Barlow.

Wing class of 2003, 206 centimetres, Barlow has played 36 NBA games this season with an average of 4.3 points and 2.4 rebounds.

In the G League, with College Park, he travelled in 18 games with 20 points and 8.6 rebounds. He will be a free agent.

29/06/202523:14

James Harden to stay with Los Angeles Clippers. The details

James Harden’s future remains with the Los Angeles Clippers. The player will decline his player option to sign a two-year, $81.5 million option.

An 11-time All-Star, James Harden averaged 22.5 points this season with 5.7 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.5 steals. He became the only player last season to score 1,500 points, 500 assists, 100 steals and 50 blocks.

Class of 1989, over 370 million dollars cashed in his career, Harden will return to earn more than 40 per season as he hasn’t since 2021-2022. The second year of the contract includes a player option and is partially guaranteed, ESPN reported.

29/06/202523:05

New York Knicks: Ariel Hukporti in, PJ Tucker out

The New York Knicks will exercise their $1.9 million team option for centre Ariel Hukporti. SNY reports.

Class of 2002, 214 centimetres with a German passport and from Togo, the Ludwigsburg youth sector product has played 28 games this NBA season with an 8.5′ average.

The franchise would instead waive the $3.4 million team option for veteran PJ Tucker, who has played only four games this season.

29/06/202522:57

The Brooklyn Nets declined qualifying offer for Day’Ron Sharp

The Brooklyn Nets have declined to offer Day’Ron Sharpe his one-year qualifying offer at $5.98 million.

Sharpe will be an unrestricted free agent after averaging 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in 18.1 minutes of play this season.

Brooklyn hopes to re-sign him with cap space flexibility.

29/06/202522:49

The Brooklyn Nets to not offer Ziaire Williams his qualifying offer

The Brooklyn Nets will not offer Ziaire Williams his 1-year, $8.35M qualifying offer.

The Nets hope to retain the player, but want to maintain more cap flexibility for the free agent market.

Williams will become an unrestricted free agent after a season averaging 10 points and 4.6 rebounds.

29/06/202522:43

Philadelphia 76ers’ Eric Gordon not to exercise his $3.4 million player option

Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon has decided not to exercise his $3.4 million player option to explore free agency.

The guard, born in 1988, this season produced 6.8 points in 20.2 minutes in 39 games played with 40.9% from 3-point range. A new deal with the 76ers, however, is not out of the question for a player who has earned over $184 million since 2008 in the NBA.

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