NBA rumors

Pelle Larsson and the Miami Heat have agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract extension, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The deal also includes a mutual option for the 2030-31 season.

Ausar Thompson and the Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement on a five-year, $155 million contract extension. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report the news.

Last season, Thompson averaged 9.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.9 blocks in 73 games, leading the NBA in steals per game. His defensive impact earned him a spot on the All-Defensive First Team and third place in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.

The Denver Nuggets are signing Cam Whitmore to a two-way contract, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Whitmore, a 2023 first-round draft pick, is entering his fourth NBA season. He has averaged 10.5 points and 3.3 rebounds across 119 career regular-season games.

The forward has already arrived in Denver and joined the Nuggets for workouts. His two-way deal will allow him to split time between the NBA roster and the franchise’s G League affiliate.

Saddiq Bey has agreed to a three-year, $55.5 million contract extension with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agents James Dunleavy and Jordan Gertler of Excel Sports Management told ESPN. The agreement also includes a trade kicker.

Bey is now under contract with New Orleans through the 2029-30 season, with the deal fully guaranteed.

Bey coming off a career year

Bey missed the entire 2024-25 season after suffering a torn ACL during his time with the Atlanta Hawks. He bounced back last season with New Orleans, averaging a career-high 17.7 points per game.

He appeared in 72 games, starting 64 of them, while also averaging 5.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

Bey recorded three of the four highest-scoring games of his career during the season, scoring 42 points against Utah on February 26, 36 against Memphis on January 23 and 34 against Philadelphia on January 31.

Strong finish to the season

According to ESPN Research, Bey averaged 20 points per game while shooting 40% from three-point range after the All-Star break.

He also posted career highs in both two-point field-goal attempts and makes, as well as free-throw attempts and makes per game.

Bey was originally selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 19th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Pelicans lock up Bey long term

Across 364 career games with the Pistons, Hawks and Pelicans, Bey has averaged 14.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.

New Orleans will open its preseason schedule against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 6, while the regular season begins at home against the Indiana Pacers on October 21.

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are engaged in advanced discussions over a contract extension. According to league sources, the two sides are nearing an agreement to extend their relationship.

Leonard, who returned to Toronto after his lengthy stint with the Los Angeles Clippers, is eligible to sign an extension of up to two years worth more than $126 million.

A new deal would represent a significant commitment from the Canadian franchise to the veteran, who led Toronto to its first NBA championship in 2019. Negotiations are ongoing, however, and no agreement has been officially finalized at this stage.

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a deal with Duop Reath, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The terms of the contract have not yet been disclosed.

Phoenix needed additional depth at center after Mark Williams underwent surgery on his left shoulder. Williams is expected to remain sidelined for several months.

Reath joins the Suns following his stint with the Portland Trail Blazers and will compete for minutes in the frontcourt during Williams’ absence.

Kevin Love remains without a team with around a month to go before the start of the new NBA season.

According to Jake Fischer, the Utah Jazz have shown interest in bringing the veteran back after his 2025-26 season with the franchise.

Love, however, reportedly has different priorities. The 38-year-old forward wants to join a team with genuine championship ambitions.

Kevin Love’s numbers with Utah

Love played 37 games for the Jazz during the 2025-26 season, averaging 6.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.

The veteran is now waiting for the right opportunity as he looks to continue his long NBA career.

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a deal with Elfrid Payton. CSE Talent Senior Vice President Darrell Comer confirmed the agreement to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Payton will join the Kings for training camp and compete for a roster spot. Sacramento general manager Scott Perry previously worked with the guard during their time with the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks.

The veteran has played nine NBA seasons, averaging 9.8 points and 5.8 assists per game. Sacramento will now give him another opportunity to remain in the league.

The Washington Wizards have re-signed Anthony Gill to a one-year contract. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported the agreement, citing league sources.

Gill has spent the past six seasons with Washington and has shot 54.5% from the field during that stretch. He has also developed into a highly valued presence inside the Wizards’ locker room.

Gill’s return fills Washington’s 15th standard roster spot ahead of the upcoming NBA season.

John Konchar has agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks. His agent, George S. Langberg, confirmed the agreement to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The Knicks have two open roster spots, and sources told ESPN that the 30-year-old has a strong chance to make the final team. New York also plans to sign veteran center Drew Eubanks to compete for a roster spot.

Konchar is entering his eighth NBA season after playing for Memphis and Utah. He averaged 5.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 26 games with the Jazz last season.

The Golden State Warriors could consider a major roster overhaul during the season if things go badly, with Draymond Green potentially among the players on the move.

According to ThompsonScribe, Golden State could reach the trade deadline ready to move the veteran: “By the trade deadline, we’ll know ‘this is gonna be tough.’ And we could really fully be saying goodbye, right? Draymond could be traded at the trade deadline.” Stephen Curry, however, would not be considered available: “Steph ain’t going. Steph’s a lifer.”

Green and Jimmy Butler are both on expiring contracts, while the Warriors have around $100 million in expiring deals, giving the franchise significant flexibility to reshape the roster.

Jalen Duren’s relationship with the Detroit Pistons has reportedly deteriorated significantly amid stalled contract extension negotiations. Duren would now prefer to move on from Detroit, while the franchise is not expected to increase its current offer.

With the two sides at an impasse, a sign-and-trade before training camp is becoming increasingly likely. Duren could sign a new contract with the Pistons before being immediately traded to another team.

The situation remains fluid, but the chances of Duren returning to Detroit appear to be decreasing as the start of training camp approaches. The Pistons’ unwillingness to improve their offer has reportedly pushed the 22-year-old center toward seeking a new destination.

John Konchar is considered one of the top free agents still available and has attracted interest from several NBA teams. According to Marc Stein, the Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors are monitoring him.

The 30-year-old can fill multiple perimeter roles while providing defense, energy and contributions without requiring significant offensive usage.

No clear favorite has emerged for his signature. Konchar will now evaluate which team can offer the best combination of rotation opportunities and a competitive situation.

Kawhi Leonard is officially a Toronto Raptors player again. According to ESPN, the two franchises reconfirmed the original terms Monday and completed the trade call with the NBA following the delay caused by the league’s investigation into the Clippers.

Leonard waived a $7.45 million trade kicker to facilitate the deal and prevent Toronto from exceeding the first apron. The Raptors will remain $2.3 million below that threshold with 13 guaranteed contracts.

The Clippers receive Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-rounders. Leonard returns to the franchise he led to its first NBA championship in 2019.

The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors have agreed to complete the trade that will send Kawhi Leonard back to Canada in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and two future second-round picks.

The two franchises are now expected to call the NBA offices shortly, allowing them to officially announce the deal.

Leonard spent just one season with the Raptors, leading the franchise to its historic first NBA championship.

Done deal: The LA Clippers and Raptors have both agreed to complete the trade sending Kawhi Leonard to Toronto for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, one first-round pick swap and two second-rounders, per ESPN sources. The sides will now schedule a… pic.twitter.com/c0lk5xUGJG

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Devin Carter has reached an agreement with the Boston Celtics on an Exhibit 10 contract.

During training camp, the guard will have the opportunity to earn a spot on the roster or a two-way contract.

The news was reported by Michael Scotto.

Last year, while playing for the Sacramento Kings, Carter showed promise after the All-Star break:

Kawhi Leonard’s proposed trade to the Toronto Raptors remains stalled despite Steve Ballmer accepting the NBA’s penalties and ruling out legal action. According to Jake Fischer, the Clippers are not yet ready to resume discussions with Toronto.

Los Angeles still has to appoint an interim governor during Ballmer’s one-year suspension. However, that is not considered a formal obstacle, as the NBA would reportedly be prepared to approve the transaction without an interim governor in place.

The June 30 agreement would send Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-round picks to the Clippers. Leonard has already attended Toronto’s retreat in Miami but remains limited to individual workouts until the deal becomes official.

According to Jake Fischer, the Boston Celtics are among the teams interested in Devin Carter, the 24-year-old former lottery pick who was recently released by the Atlanta Hawks.

Carter, selected No. 13 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, had previously been traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Hawks.

After last season’s All-Star break, Carter averaged 12.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 24 minutes per game.

Before the latest salary cap projections, Boston was about $1.7 million below the luxury tax line, meaning the Celtics would have slightly crossed the threshold by signing Carter to a minimum contract worth $2.45 million.

With the updated projections, however, Boston should be able to add a minimum-salary contract without going over the luxury tax line.

The Los Angeles Lakers are shopping Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht, according to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer. The team currently has 16 players under contract, one above the regular-season roster limit.

Knecht, who was included in the failed Mark Williams trade in February 2025, remains on his rookie contract but has seen his role diminish. Moving Vanderbilt could be more difficult, as the forward has two seasons remaining on his four-year, $48 million deal.

The Lakers are also searching for additional versatility on the wing after missing out on Jonathan Kuminga, who joined Minnesota. Los Angeles could therefore use its need to clear a roster spot to make another move before the season opener.

According to Tim Kawakami, the Warriors have a strong interest in Devin Booker. “They love him. Steve Kerr loves him, and Booker loved playing for Steve,” he said.

Golden State would reportedly move quickly if Phoenix opened trade talks. “The Warriors would be first in line saying, ‘We’ve got three first-round picks we can give you.’”

Booker is not currently available, and the Warriors have not made an offer. The 29-year-old remains under contract with Phoenix after signing a two-year, $145 million maximum extension.

Igor Milicic Jr., the 24-year-old Polish forward who came out of Tennessee in 2025, will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the New York Knicks.

The news was reported by Karol Wasiek.

Milicic Jr. spent his rookie season in the G League, averaging 6.9 points and 4.8 rebounds in 18 minutes per game for the Delaware Blue Coats.

He recently represented Poland in two World Cup qualifiers against Germany, posting 18 points and 8 rebounds, and Israel, recording 13 points, 6 assists and 4 steals.

Milicic Jr. is expected to join the defending NBA champions for training camp, where he will have a chance to earn a Two-Way Contract. New York currently has all three Two-Way spots available, making the Knicks the only NBA team with more than one opening.

Alternatively the son of Poland’s national team head coach could receive a bonus of around $91,000 after spending 60 days with the Knicks’ G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks.

Jalen Duren has until October 1 to decide whether to accept the contract extension offered by the Detroit Pistons. The alternative would be to sign the $9.6 million Qualifying Offer and enter next offseason as an unrestricted free agent, an option the big man is reportedly seriously considering.

According to The Athletic, extension talks have recently stalled, with Detroit currently offering a five-year, $190 million deal. Duren, who recently saw the Houston Rockets give Amen Thompson a five-year, $208 million extension, is seeking at least $200 million.

While the two players have different roles and are in different situations, Duren believes he deserves a comparable deal after earning a spot on the All-NBA Third Team.

The Pistons are currently around $46 million below the Luxury Tax threshold, but Trajan Langdon’s front office will also soon have to address Ausar Thompson’s extension.

The Detroit Pistons have offered Jalen Duren a five-year, $185 million contract extension, matching the deal Alperen Sengun received. The proposal would pay Duren an average of $37 million per year through 2031, but his camp reportedly believes the young center is worth considerably more.

According to the report, Duren’s representatives are therefore not satisfied with the current offer and would like Detroit to raise its proposal. The two sides will now have to continue negotiations as they look to reach an agreement on Duren’s long-term future with the Pistons.

The Miami Heat continue to explore ways to add depth to their backcourt. After bringing in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson and Tim Hardaway Jr., the Florida franchise could look for another experienced guard behind Davion Mitchell.

According to Ira Winderman, D’Angelo Russell could become an option if he reaches a buyout agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies. Miami is also considering a possible reunion with Gabe Vincent, potentially through a non-guaranteed training camp invitation.

Russell would provide additional experience and playmaking to the backcourt, although his availability will depend on whether his situation with Memphis is resolved.