NBA rumors

According to sources who spoke with ESPN, the Cleveland Cavaliers have completely guaranteed Cedi Osman’s $6.7 million deal for the 2023–2024 season. In his six seasons with the Cavaliers, Osman has scored roughly 10 points per game on average.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are fully guaranteeing forward Cedi Osman’s $6.7 million contract for 2023-2024, sources tell ESPN. Osman has averaged nearly 10 points a game in his six seasons with the Cavaliers.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers have shown “significant interest” in acquiring Bruce Brown Jr., according to Mike Singer of the Denver Post.

For the 23–24 season, the Denver Nuggets may only pay Brown up to $7.8 million. Brown may use his Early Bird rights to opt out and re-sign with the Nuggets in 2024.

After joining Denver from the Brooklyn Nets in the previous offseason, Brown played a significant role in the team’s championship run.

The Chicago Bulls and Nikola Vucevic are finalizing the last details of a three-year, $60 million contract extension, his agents revealed to Adrian Wojnarowski.

The center is coming off a season with over 17 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists per game.

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic is finalizing a three-year, $60M contract extension, his agents Bill Duffy and Rade Fillipovich tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 28, 2023

Victor Oladipo has exercised the player option in his contract and will remain in Miami.

Next season, the player will earn $9.45 million and at the age of 32, he will become a free agent.

Miami’s Victor Oladipo has exercised his $9.4M option for 2023-24, source tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2023

On Monday, Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers met to discuss their future, and he left the meeting with a determination to wait and see what the team does during the free agency period.

On Get Up on Tuesday morning, Brian Windhorst said, “This was the meeting a lot of the league was watching to see if Damian Lillard requested a trade.” And he most definitely did not. I believe the meeting’s general vibe was that he doesn’t want to put pressure on the Blazers. He is curious to see how they fare in the open market. He’ll give them the opportunity to do it. This tactical choice is intriguing.

“He said, “Get me veterans,” towards the close of the season.

Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports has learned from sources that the New Orleans Pelicans have placed Jonas Valanciunas on the trade block.

The Pelicans are looking for a bigger, more agile big who can also guard the rim.

After agreeing to a two-year, $33.1 million contract extension in October 2021, Valanciunas’ current deal is coming to an end. In late May, Valanciunas publicly stated his desire to extend his contract with the Pelicans.

The CAA’s Mitch Nathan and Drew Morrison are Valanciunas’s representatives.

Regarding Jarrett Allen, the Pelicans have contacted the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Memphis Grizzlies have picked up the option on Xavier Tillman.
The player will earn $1.93 million next season.

Former Barcelona coach Sarunas Jasikevicius has reportedly received an offer to act as an assistant coach of the Memphis Grizzlies for the next three seasons at a total of $6M, according to Home of Glory. Jasikevicius was interviewed in 2019 for the role of head coach.

Having freed up cap space on draft night, the Sacramento Kings could potentially make a play for Draymond Green in free agency.

The Kings are in need of a significant upgrade on defense and have a gap at the power forward position, but Green could potentially be an awkward fit on offense alongside Domantas Sabonis. Green and Sabonis are inconsistent perimeter shooters.

At the same time, the Golden State Warriors are confident that a multi-year deal is possible.

According to Marc Stein, a three-year contract in San Francisco seems to be the most probable solution.

The Phoenix Suns are increasingly leaning towards retaining Deandre Ayton. A trade had been a possibility for a long time, but now the front office is planning on starting the big man alongside Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal.

Last season, Ayton maintained an average of 18 points and 10 rebounds per game for Phoenix. Over the first five years of his career, the center has averaged 16.7 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns are moving forward with the plan of keeping Deandre Ayton to play alongside Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 25, 2023

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid has agreed on a new three-year, $42 million deal with a player option, his agents tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Undrafted out of LSU, Reid had his best season with 11.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns are moving forward with the plan of keeping Deandre Ayton to play alongside Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, league sources tell Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report.

According to Jake Fischer, the San Antonio Spurs are in the market for another Lottery Pick in tonight’s Draft so they can reform the French duo of Victor Wembanyama and Bilal Coulibaly in Texas.

The big man since his arrival in the States has spoken several times about the potential of his teammate with the Metropolitans 92, and apparently the Front Office will try to satisfy him.

By now, everyone knows he deserves to be top 10. But not enough realize he deserves to be top 5 🤫 https://t.co/xmBexcuQgc

— Wemby (@wemby) June 4, 2023

Coulibaly is currently projected at No. 12 by ESPN, a pick owned by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The New Orleans Pelicans have recently reached out to Zion Williamson in an effort to mend their strained relationship.

Williamson and David Griffin had a meeting about the offseason last week at the team’s headquarters. Williamson met with Gayle Benson with the help of Griffin as well. Source: The conference was largely constructive.

If he thought it was necessary, Benson volunteered to have a directer channel of communication with Williamson in the future.

The Pelicans are “fairly unlikely” to deal Williamson before Thursday’s draft, according to a number of sources, The Athletic reports. Scoot Henderson, who will likely go No. 2 to the Charlotte Hornets or No. 3 to the Portland Trail Blazers, is a player who the Pelicans are interested in choosing.

According to sources speaking to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers have the Nos. 17 and 47 selections in the upcoming NBA, and there is a rising likelihood that they will trade one of those picks.

The Lakers were inclined toward holding their choice only a few weeks ago.

The choice with a salary package, such as Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba, might help the Lakers sign a starter-caliber player.

Myles Turner, Buddy Hield, Dorian Finney-Smith, Royce O’Neale, Gary Trent Jr., and Kristaps Porzingis have all been mentioned in connection with the Lakers.

According to sources speaking to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the three teams—the Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, and Memphis Grizzlies—agreed to a three-team deal late Wednesday night that sent center Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics, guard Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies, and guard Tyus Jones to the Wizards.

According to sources, the Celtics are giving Washington the 35th choice in Thursday’s lottery, while Memphis is sending Boston its first-round pick in Thursday’s draft, the 25th overall pick, as well as the Golden State Warriors’ top-four protected first-round pick in 2024. According to reports, the Celtics are also sending center Mike Muscala and forward Danilo Gallinari to Washington as part of the transaction.

After the two teams first tried to work out a three-team deal with the LA Clippers that would have sent Malcolm Brogdon to Los Angeles, the 30th pick in the draft to the Wizards, and Porzingis to the Celtics, the trade concluded a long day of negotiations involving a potential Porzingis deal.

But once that agreement broke down, Boston changed course and began talking to Memphis, which allowed this agreement to be reached shortly before the deadline.

In order to become a free agency, Khris Middleton has refused the Milwaukee Bucks’ $40 million option.

This season, Middleton fought with ailments as his output decreased. Some believed Middleton’s participation in Milwaukee’s coaching search to be an indication that he would stick with the team even if he did test the free agent market.

Middleton has completed a five-year, $178 million deal with the Bucks that he inked in the 2019 summer.

Celtics, Wizards, Clippers are closing in on a trade sending Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Malcolm Brogdon to L.A., and Marcus Morris and draft compensation to Washington, sources tell The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Clippers are expected to trade No. 30 in Thursday’s NBA Draft to the Wizards as part of this three-team trade, sources said. Washington nets a first-rounder for aiding Porzingis opt in-and-trade. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Washington will also receive Amir Coffey from the Clippers.

Updated financial figures for the 2023-24 NBA season nears the 10 percent maximum increase, league informed teams today:

– $136 million salary cap, $2M higher than prior projection
– $165 million luxury tax level, $3M higher than prior

The Denver Nuggets are trading 2024 first-round pick and 2023 40th pick to the Indiana Pacers for No. 29 and 32 on Thursday, sources tell ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Nuggets are trading the least favorable of its 2024 first-round picks in deal to move into the first-round and early second in Thursday’s NBA Draft.

Bruce Brown Jr will decline his $6.8 million player option with the Denver Nuggets.

The player, who was pivotal in the Nuggets’ championship run, will become a free agent.

Denver Nuggets G/F Bruce Brown Jr. is declining his $6.8 million player option for the 2023-24 season and will become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Brown, a key member of the Nuggets title, faces decision of Denver return in free agency versus deal elsewhere.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2023

Montrezl Harrell will not exercise his $2.7 million player option to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers.

The center will become an unrestricted free agent.

Philadelphia 76ers center Montrezl Harrell is declining his $2.7 million player option for the 2023-24 season and will become an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 21, 2023

The Los Angeles Clippers have indicated to other franchises that they are open to evaluating trade options for Paul George, reports Marc Stein.

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets have been identified as potential trade candidates.

Gary Trent Jr plans to exercise the 18.5 million option for next season included in his contract with the Toronto Raptors, Chris Haynes reports.

The Duke product would like to stay in Canada, both sides would be interested in an extension.

This year Trent Jr scored 17.4 points per game with 37% from beyond the arc and 1.6 steals against just 0.8 turnovers.

Gary Trent Jr. wants to remain with the Toronto Raptors and both sides will work on a longer term deal.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 20, 2023

Portland Trail Blazers increasingly at the center of NBA rumors when we are now just over 48 hours away from the 2023 Draft.

According to Jake Fischer, the team would be determined to significantly improve the roster, and could trade the 3rd pick in the Draft only for a high-profile player. The reporter points to Bam Adebayo as the main target, and Paul George among potential alternatives.

Portland has reportedly tried in the past to strike a deal for the Heat big man, who has a great relationship with Dame Lillard.

The reporter reveals that the Front Office is preparing a major offer to convince Pat Riley.

It will not be easy, as Adebayo is a key player for Miami on both ends of the court.

The Heat would be willing to consider a ‘package’ including Shaedon Sharpe, the No. 3 pick and Anfernee Simons.

Since the Phoenix Suns acquired Bradley Beal, there has been a lot of trade interest in Deandre Ayton.

“We’ll see if he stays. I believe that Phoenix has received a lot of calls for Deandre Ayton since the trade,” said Shams Charania on the Pat McAfee Show. “Different franchises are trying to see if Deandre Ayton is now a bit more attainable. We’ll see if he will still be on the team next year.”

The Washington Wizards are also including Isaiah Todd in the trade for Bradley Beal with the Phoenix Suns.

The player comes from spending most of two seasons in the G League but still has one year left on his contract with $1.8 million guaranteed.

ESPN Sources: In addition to Bradley Beal and Jordan Goodwin, the Wizards are including F Isaiah Todd in trade with the Suns. Todd – the 31st pick in 2021 – has mostly played with Wizards’ G-League affiliate the past two seasons. His $1.8M contract is guaranteed for 2023-2024.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 19, 2023