NBA rumors

Free agent G Wesley Matthews has agreed on a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell ESPN. Matthews, 36, joins the Hawks after two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Guard Lester Quinones has agreed to return to the Golden State Warriors on a two-way NBA deal, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Quinones will enter training camp with a strong opportunity for full roster spot. He averaged 21.9 PPG, 4.4 APG and 4.1 RPG in seven Summer League games for the Warriors.

Turkish G/F Onurlap Bitim has agreed on a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bitim, 24, was a second-team EuroCup player for Bursaspor in Turkey.

Admiral Schofield will be one of the Orlando Magic’s two-way players, reports Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Tennessee product played 75 games with the Magic over the past two years (4 PPG, 2RPG).

Free agent F Admiral Schofield has agreed to return to the Orlando Magic on a two-way deal, his agents Mark Bartelstein and George Roussakis of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Schofield has played 75 games for the Magic in the past two seasons.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 20, 2023

According to sources, the Chicago Bulls have shown interest in Christian Wood, according to Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times.

The Bulls may be able to utilize some of the $10.2 million Disabled Player Exception they recently received for Lonzo Ball to sign Wood.

Additionally interested in Wood are the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. After one season with the organization, the Dallas Mavericks had no interest in signing Wood to a new contract.

According to sources and Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, James Harden is still only interested in playing for the Los Angeles Clippers in the upcoming season. However, if no trade occurs before then, sources also state that Harden intends to go to training camp with the Philadelphia 76ers.

While in the building, Harden previously gave the Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets the impression that they had no choice but to trade for him.

The Sixers and any other club save the Clippers have not engaged in meaningful trade negotiations over Harden. Harden’s team is certain he will ultimately be dealt to the Clippers, and opposing front offices have been informed of this. Harden is dedicated to playing for the Clippers.

Nerlens Noel and the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million contract, reports Adrian Wojnarowski.

The former Kentucky center last season played 17 games between Pistons and Nets.

Free agent C Nerlens Noel has agreed on a one-year, $3.1M deal with the Sacramento Kings, his agent @georgelangberg of GSL Sports Group tells ESPN. Noel gives the Kings a defensive presence in the frontline rotation.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 18, 2023

If James Harden cannot be traded, the Philadelphia 76ers would like for him to join the team again for the upcoming season, but according to sources, “there’s still a rift between him/[his camp] and management, and there is a growing expectation that rift could lead to an even uglier battle.”

Executives from competing teams have called the Sixers’ trade stance “unreasonable.”

According to Neubeck’s sources, the Sixers want to trade for enough assets to acquire another top-tier player or receive a return for Harden that keeps them in the same division of contention.

This season, the Sixers do not want to regress.

Beyond the Los Angeles Clippers, Harden’s trade market is unclear.

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a one-year deal with Bol Bol, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Orlando Magic had waived Bol earlier this offseason.

The Phoenix Suns are trading Cameron Payne and a second-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs for a second-round pick. Payne’s $6.5 million contract for this upcoming season was guaranteed earlier this offseason.

Jay Scrubb signs a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics.

The forward has averaged 16.5 points in this Summer League. Last season, he produced an average of 22.9 points, along with 5.5 rebounds, in the G League with Lakeland.

Free agent guard Jay Scrubb, his agent Corey Marcum of EZ Sports and Boston Celtics have reached an agreement on a two-way contract, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/v49PMdPU8Q

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 15, 2023

Darius Bazley is signing a one-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets, Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

The Syracuse product spent last year between Thunder and Suns.

Bazley owns career-averages of 9.1 points and 5.3 rebounds, with a career-high of 13.7 points and 7.2 rebounds in the 2020-21.

Bazley, 23, has averaged 9.1 points and 5.3 rebounds in his four NBA seasons. He started 118 games with the Thunder, who drafted him No. 23 overall in 2019. He landed with Suns at trade deadline, where he finished season. A big, versatile forward who'll get opportunity with Nets. https://t.co/sXrcNoHPvg

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 15, 2023

According to sources cited by Marc Stein of Substack, the Indiana Pacers have established themselves as a respectable trading partner with the Toronto Raptors for Pascal Siakam.

As Siakam enters the final year of his contract, there have been more rumors about his potential availability.

Other teams may become interested in Siakam; the Atlanta Hawks have also expressed interest.

Siakam has expressed a desire to stay with the Raptors, but it’s thought that once Fred VanVleet left, the team decided to give Scottie Barnes and OG Anunoby more playing time.

Stein says that the Raptors are actually far more willing to give up Siakam than most first thought.

The Los Angeles Lakers are considering Christian Wood and Bismack Biyombo for their 14th roster spot, sources tell Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The Lakers plan on keeping their 15th roster spot empty heading into training camp.

Los Angeles reportedly had previous interest in Dario Saric, who ultimately signed for the Golden State Warriors.

San Antonio Express reporter Mike Finger says that Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League is finished after two games, citing Spurs sources.

Can report Victor Wembanyama is now 100% finished with summer league, per the Spurs.

All along, two games was the plan. Spurs wanted him to get a taste of the NBA, and he got it. Team saw what it wanted to see, now giving him a break after a busy 12 months.

— Mike Finger (@mikefinger) July 10, 2023

Philadelphia 76ers restricted free agent F Paul Reed Jr., has signed a three-year, $23M offer sheet with the Utah Jazz, his agent Ron Shade of Octagon Basketball tells ESPN. Sixers have until Sunday at 11:59 PM ET to match sheet and retain Reed.

One of the terms of the offer sheet provides a unique twist: The first season of the contract is fully guaranteed and the two following become guaranteed for $15.7 million if Reed’s team advances to conference semi-finals in the 2023-24 season, sources said.

If Sixers match the sheet, they will exceed the $165M luxury tax threshold and incur an additional $14M in luxury tax penalties.
Reed would have veto power on a trade for a year if he remains with Sixers.

Free agent F Dario Saric has agreed on a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Saric was one of the most sought-after players left on the market.

Montrezl Harrell signs a new one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Last season, the forward averaged 5.5 points and 2.7 rebounds in 59 games.

Free agent F Montrezl Harrell has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 7, 2023

The New Orleans Pelicans secure EJ Liddell with a three-year, $6.2 million deal.

The agreement includes a team option in the third season. Coming off a serious injury in the last Summer League, the forward previously had a two-way contract.

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The New Orleans Pelicans are signing forward EJ Liddell to a new three-year, $6.2 million deal, with a team option in the third season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Liddell was on a two-way contract after suffering a torn ACL in summer league last summer.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2023

A new deal between Dejounte Murray and the Atlanta Hawks.

The All-Star signed a four-year, $120 million deal. The agreement also includes a player option.

Atlanta Hawks All-Star Dejounte Murray and CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul are finalizing a four-year, $120 million veteran maximum extension with the franchise, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal includes a player option.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2023

The Chicago Bulls waive Marko Simonovic.

The Montenegrin center has only played 16 games since 2021, when he signed a multi-year deal.

The Chicago Bulls are waiving center Marko Simonovic, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Simonovic appeared in 16 games since signing with Bulls on multiyear deal in 2021.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2023

The Sacramento Kings are acquiring Chris Duarte from the Indiana Pacers for two future second round pick, Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

After scoring 13.1 points per game in a promising rookie year, last season Duarte averaged 7.9 points in 19 minutes.

The Kings are acquiring Pacers G Chris Duarte for two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. Pacers will receive a 2028 second (via Dallas) and the Kings' 2030 second-round pick. Trade will be finalized today.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2023

Aaron Holiday has reached an agreement on a one-year contract with the Houston Rockets, Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

The UCLA product spent last year with the Atlanta Hawks, scoring 3.9 points with 1.4 assists in 13 minutes per game.

Free agent G Aaron Holiday has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2023

Trayce Jackson-Davis signs a four-year deal with the Golden State Warriors.

Jackson-Davis was the 57th pick out of Indiana U. in the June draft.

Rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis has agreed to a four-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, including two guaranteed seasons, his agents James Dunleavy and Max Lipsett of @excelbasketball tell ESPN. Jackson-Davis was the 57th pick out of Indiana U. in the June draft.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 5, 2023

The Dallas Mavericks and restricted free agent Grant Williams are in the process of finalizing a four-year, $53 million contract as part of a three-team sign-and-trade deal with the Boston Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs.

San Antonio will receive forward Reggie Bullock and an unprotected first-round pick swap in 2030 from Dallas, while both the Celtics, Williams’ former team, and the Mavericks will receive two second-round picks, according to sources.

The Celtics will also acquire a $6.2 million trade exception.

The Mavericks are acquiring Celtics restricted free agent Grant Williams on a four-year, $54 million deal via sign-and-trade, per sources. WME Sports’ Bill Duffy and Erik Kabe completed the new contract for Williams. https://t.co/5T77dCuMkA

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 5, 2023

Matisse Thybulle, a restricted free agent from the Portland Trail Blazers, intends to sign an offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks.

Portland, of course, has the right to match the offer.

Portland has the right to match.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 5, 2023

Toumani Camara, the No. 52 overall selection, has signed a four-year contract with the Phoenix Suns that is fully guaranteed for the 2023–2024 season, league sources tell hoopshype.

According to league sources who spoke to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Portland Trail Blazers want to move Tyler Herro to a third team if they deal Damian Lillard to the Miami Heat.

Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, and Anfernee Simons are a trio of combo guards that the Blazers have in plenty.

Following his deal with the Heat, Herro is now owed $120 million over the next four seasons.

Lillard has made it obvious that a trade to the Heat is what he prefers.