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The Lakers have reportedly confirmed to Rui Hachimura that his time with the Lakers is over.

Josh Okogie and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal. Okogie is represented by Calvin Andrews. The Jazz are planning on competing for a playoff spot after several years of rebuilding. Okogie appeared in 78 games last season with the Houston Rockets, averaging 4.5 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 38.5 percent on three-pointers. Okogie will be in his age-28 season in 2026-27.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets acquired forward Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round draft picks in a trade with the Houston Rockets on

The Houston Rockets began Friday by making an interesting roster move.

[Siegel] Charlotte presented an offer involving draft compensation, Miles Bridges (before he was traded to Phoenix), and Naz Reid, sources said. This package was shot down by the Celtics, who wanted Brandon Miller and more than three first-round picks, and so the Hornets moved on to other avenues — shooting down offers for Reid from other teams and trading Bridges to the Suns. The inclusion of Reid in the Hornets' offer was also reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Source: https://clchpoi...

July 5, 2026, 7:55 p.m. CT

Suns Suns forward Dillon Brooks says he’d like to cut down on the technical fouls — at least a little. Speaking with NBAT2 in comments highlighted by Evan Desai of the Arizona Republic, Brooks joked that one of his goals for next season is “not to get 17 technical fouls,” though he quickly admitted that […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Houston Rockets recently re-signed free agent Tari Eason to a lucrative deal, and yet he seems unhappy. Tari Eason agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million

Well, well, well, that didn’t take long. Mr. Grass is Always Greener Kevin Durant, who came to the Houston Rockets just last season, is already gazing longingly at another franchise and potential teammate, as Brett Siegel of Clutch Point is reporting that Durant has a desire to go to Detroit and play with Cade Cunningham. […]

Former University of Houston big man Chris Cenac Jr. has signed his rookie scale contract with the Celtics, per the NBA’s transaction log. Boston selected the 19-year-old forward/center with the 27th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The New Orleans native was considered a potential top-10 pick entering his lone college season, but his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were 100 percent right in letting Dorian Finney-Smith walk in free agency after the Houston Rockets had to trade three second-round

And Here Are Some Second Round Coupons!

The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round picks from the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

This is a salary dump move for the Rockets.

Restricted free agent Tari Eason has agreed to a five-year, $81.5 million deal to return to the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.

He missed the entire 2025-26 season.

Rockets guard Fred VanVleet is exercising his $25 million option with the Houston Rockets for the 2026-27 season, per Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul.

It’s looking more likely that the Lakers will be losing one of their starters in free agency.

The Lakers gave Marcus Smart some optionality on his deal and he could use it to join another team in the West.

Perhaps the enemy could become the friend?