NBA rumors

According to Shams Charania, Javonte Green has agreed to a buyout with the New Orleans Pelicans and is set to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers after clearing waivers.

The Eastern Conference-leading Cavs add much-needed wing depth, especially after acquiring De’Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Caris LeVert and Georges Niang. Green’s defensive versatility makes him a valuable asset, particularly in matchups against elite wings like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

Before the All-Star Break, Green logged a season-high 34 minutes, contributing 9 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals, and 2 assists in an overtime win against Sacramento. This season, he’s averaging 5.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.1 steals.

Cleveland will be Green’s fourth NBA team in his six-year career.

The Brooklyn Nets are waiving Bojan Bogdanovic, Shams Charania reports.

The Croatian forward never played this year because of a left foot injury.

Bogdanovic spent 10 years in NBA, with career-averages of 15.6 points (46% FG, 39% 3P) and 3.6 rebounds in 29 minutes per game.

Brooklyn Nets sign Killian Hayes to 10-day contract, reports Michael Scotto.

The French point guard was playing in the G League with the affiliated team, the Long Island Nets (16.1 PPG, 7.6 APG, 2.2 SPG).

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a 10-day contract with Nae’Qwan Tomlin, league sources told HoopsHype. The 6’10” forward has been dominant in his last five games with the Cleveland Charge, averaging 24.6 points on 55.4% shooting, 38.7% from three, 8.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game.

This signing gives Tomlin a chance to showcase his skills at the NBA level, while the Cavaliers evaluate his fit for the remainder of the season.

The Charlotte Hornets plan to keep Elfrid Payton on a second 10-day deal.

The news was reported by Michael Scotto.

The point guard dished out 11 total assists in the two games he played with the Hornets.

This is the second NBA team for Payton this year, after a brief stint in New Orleans.

The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement with free agent Markelle Fultz, his agent Raymond Brothers told ESPN. The Kings had been searching for a point guard since trading De’Aaron Fox at the trade deadline.

Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, drew interest from multiple teams after recovering from injury. He ultimately chose Sacramento among a few finalists. His agent confirmed that he is now fully healthy and ready to play.

The 26-year-old spent the past 5½ seasons with the Orlando Magic, serving as a starter for two seasons. In his best campaign, 2022-23, he averaged 13.9 points, 5.7 assists, and 3.9 rebounds in 29.6 minutes.

The Golden State Warriors are determined to re-sign Jonathan Kuminga in restricted free agency, despite their increased salary commitments after acquiring and extending Jimmy Butler.

Brandon Ingram turned down a four-year, $160 million extension offer from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Jake Fischer.

Last week, Ingram was traded to the Toronto Raptors, where he has now signed a three-year, $120 million contract. The deal keeps his $40 million annual salary, but includes a player option for 2027-28.

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed Sidy Cissoko to a two-year, two-way contract, league sources told Hoopshype.

Cissoko is having an outstanding season in the G League, averaging 16.8 points on 51.1% shooting, along with 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Cissoko’s versatility will add depth to the Trail Blazers’ roster.

The Toronto Raptors have signed Jamison Battle to a three-year, $5.25 million contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The deal is fully guaranteed for this season, 50% guaranteed for the 2025-26 season, and non-guaranteed for the 2026-27 season.

Battle has stood out with his elite 42.1% three-point shooting, providing the Raptors with a reliable perimeter threat as they aim to strengthen their offense.

The Toronto Raptors signed Jamison Battle to a three-year, $5.25 million deal, which is fully guaranteed this season, is 50 percent guaranteed for the 2025-26 season, and is non-guaranteed for the 2026-27 season, league sources told @hoopshype. He’s shooting 42.1% on 3-pointers. pic.twitter.com/wgGm2qT3HK

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 10, 2025

According to Keith Pompey, the Philadelphia 76ers have elected to convert Justin Edwards’ two-way contract to a standard deal (two-year with team option, a formula that will allow the parties to negotiate a new multi-year deal as early as next summer).

The 21-year-old rookie from Kentucky – highly-rated as a high schooler but then disappointing with the Wildcats – so far has been one of the few happy notes of the 76ers’ season.

Thanks to many injuries, Edwards has managed to climb Coach Nurse’s pecking order by showing versatility and talent on both ends of the court.

In 7 games as a starter Edwards has produced 10.3 points and 2.4 assists, shooting 48% from the field and 43%  from long range.

The Washington Wizards are expected to waive center Alex Len, Shams Charania reports.

The Ukrainian big man will sign with the Indiana Pacers.

Len originally joined the Wizards in the trade that also brought Marcus Smart to the Capital team.

The Washington Wizards are expected to waive center Alex Len, who plans to sign with the Indiana Pacers upon clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. In his 12th NBA season, Len provides frontcourt depth for Pacers. pic.twitter.com/PcpuCpAHkV

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder plan to release Daniel Theis, as reported by Michael Scotto.

The big man started the season at the Pelicans, averaging 4.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16 minutes.

The Los Angeles Clippers trade Terance Mann and Bones Hyland to the Atlanta Hawks for Bogdan Bogdanovic and three second-round picks.

The 32-year-old Serbian guard leaves the Hawks after four and a half seasons.

The Hawks get a swingman better suited to play with Trae Young, and save about 2 million for this season. An aspect that should not be underestimated since the franchise is very close to the Luxury Tax threshold.

The Cleveland Cavs strengthen the perimeter with the arrival of De’Andre Hunter from the Atlanta Hawks for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks and two ‘pick-swaps,’ reports Shams Charania.

The forward was scoring 19 points (46% FG, 39% 3P) in 28 minutes per game playing as the Hawks sixth man.

In all likelihood Hunter will be the 5th in the Cavs’ Starting Five along with Garland, Mitchell, Mobley and Allen.

The Atlanta Hawks are trading forward De’Andre Hunter to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Caris LeVert, Georges Niang, three second-round picks and two swaps, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/5fpE4LJzpK

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2025

The Phoenix Suns continue to make moves, trading center Jusuf Nurkic–out of the rotation for a long time–and a 2026 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for wing Cody Martin, point guard Vasilije Micic and a 2026 second-round pick.

The Arizona team’s intentions regarding the Serbian point guard, who in the event of a buyout could spark a bidding war between Euroleague teams, are still unclear.
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The Phoenix Suns are trading Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic and a 2026 second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/epRJty7lid

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2025

“From what I’m told, there are multiple teams making really aggressive calls to the Suns on Kevin Durant.”

This is how insider Shams Charania responds when asked about the very last hours of the NBA market before the Trade Deadline.

The forward, who has not requested a trade, made it known yesterday that he is not interested in returning to the Warriors, but his intentions regarding other destinations are unclear.

“From what I'm told, there are multiple teams making really aggressive calls to the Suns on Kevin Durant.”@ShamsCharania on what he’s watching as the trade deadline approaches 👀 pic.twitter.com/Hwd6N48mGg

— ESPN (@espn) February 6, 2025

The Houston Rockets have acquired guard Jaden Springer from the Boston Celtics, along with a 2030 second-round pick and a protected 2027 second-round pick. In return, Boston receives a protected 2031 second-round pick.

Houston adds backcourt depth with the promising Springer, while the Celtics gain future draft flexibility with the 2031 protected pick.

The Houston Rockets acquired guard Jaden Springer from the Boston Celtics along with a 2030 second-round pick and a protected 2027 second-round pick in exchange for a protected 2031 second-round pick.

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 6, 2025

The Toronto Raptors have traded Davion Mitchell to the Miami Heat in exchange for PJ Tucker, a second-round pick, and cash considerations, per ESPN.

This deal adds veteran leadership and defensive grit to the Raptors with Tucker’s return, while the Heat acquire Mitchell to boost their backcourt depth, leveraging his defensive skills and playmaking potential.

The Golden State Warriors are in ongoing discussions with the Chicago Bulls regarding a trade for Nikola Vucevic, per Brian Windhorst of ESPN. The Warriors are looking to upgrade at center, with Vucevic considered one of the top available options.

Following the addition of Jimmy Butler and with Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green in the frontcourt, Golden State needs more floor spacing. Vucevic fits that need perfectly, shooting 39.4% from three on 4.6 attempts per game this season.

Vucevic re-signed with the Bulls during the 2023 offseason on a three-year, $60 million deal through the 2025-26 season. The Warriors have several expiring contracts that could be part of the trade package.

The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Reggie Jackson and a 2026 first-round pick to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Jared Butler and four second-round picks, per Marc Stein and Michael Scotto.

The deal provides the Sixers with added flexibility through draft assets, while the Wizards gain a veteran presence in Jackson and a valuable first-round pick to support their rebuilding efforts.

The Atlanta Hawks have been fielding offers for De’Andre Hunter, with the Cleveland Cavaliers emerging as the frontrunners to land the forward, per Chris Mannix. Known for his defensive prowess and scoring ability, Hunter would be a key addition for the Cavs as they aim to strengthen their roster ahead of the playoffs.

Talks are ongoing and could heat up as the trade deadline approaches, though other teams remain interested in the versatile forward.

The Golden State Warriors might not be done making moves, according to Brian Windhorst on ESPN’s Get Up. Windhorst reports that the Warriors have several expiring contracts they could use in trades and are looking for a big man who can shoot, with Nikola Vucevic of the Chicago Bulls being a potential target.

Following the acquisition of Jimmy Butler, Golden State appears committed to strengthening the roster even further, aiming for a player who can provide both interior presence and perimeter shooting. The next few hours could be crucial ahead of the trade deadline.

The chances of the Washington Wizards trading Khris Middleton before Thursday’s trade deadline are almost zero, per Joshua B. Robbins. The team views Middleton, an NBA champion with the Bucks in 2021 and an Olympic gold medalist, as a key mentor and role model for their young roster.

His experience and leadership will be vital for Washington’s rebuilding process, both on and off the court, as the team focuses on player development.