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The Croatian forward will earn $2.8 million if he stays on Cleveland’s roster beyond the trigger date The post Mario Hezonja’s Cavaliers contract includes November guarantee date appeared first on Eurohoops.

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Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoAug 1, 3:07 PM ET

For a second straight year, it looks as if several of the top restricted free agents on the market will remain unsigned deep in the offseason. A year ago, Josh Giddey, Jonathan Kuminga, Quentin Grimes, and Cam Thomas didn’t accept their qualifying offers or finalize new contracts until September. This time around, Pistons center Jalen […]

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoAug 1, 1:26 PM ET

Rumor

The Chicago Bulls' interest in Bennedict Mathurin is "overstated," sources told Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. The Bulls continue to emphasize the need for roster and cap flexibility, and are not interested in long-term contracts. The Bulls currently have a $9.4 million room exception available. The Pelicans have also been linked with Mathurin. Mathurin averaged 17.6 points and 5.4 rebounds last season.

Publisher:RealGMOutlet infoAug 1, 1:32 PM ET

Kansas is set to hire Sam Strantz as the school's new Executive Director of Front Office Strategy and Operations, reported Pete Thamel of ESPN. Strantz was hired from the Rockets' front office. The role is set to build out a front office model with a focus on adding value to revenue generating programs. Bill Self is set to return as coach for the 2026-27 season amid health concerns.

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoAug 1, 2:23 PM ET

August 1: A month after agreeing to terms with the Warriors, Melton has officially completed his new deal, per NBA.com’s transaction log. He was re-signed using the taxpayer mid-level exception, hard-capping Golden State at the second tax apron. July 1: The Warriors are re-signing De’Anthony Melton, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link), who hears […]

Publisher:Hoops RumorsOutlet infoAug 1, 1:59 PM ET

Analysis

The Nuggets opened this week by officially matching the two-year, $11.75MM offer sheet that restricted free agent Spencer Jones signed with the Thunder, ensuring that he’ll return to the team on a $6MM salary for 2026/27. The move pushed the Nuggets’ team salary past the second apron threshold ($221.7MM), making them the only one of […]