RumorsSaturday, Aug 8, 2026

Bucks guard Tyler Herro said Saturday he isn't dwelling on his contract status as he hopes to help Milwaukee "win as many games as possible" next year.

Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons teased a return to the NBA on social media.

Even though LeBron James and Kevin Love got together this summer as part of the 10th anniversary celebration of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers title, a basketball reunion may not be in the cards for the former teammates.

Free agent shooting guard Garrison Mathews is joining Olimpia Milano for the upcoming season, he confirmed to Charles Pulliam of The Williamson Herald. Reporting last month indicated that Mathews had reached an agreement with the Italian club on a one-plus-one deal, but Olimpia Milano has yet to formally announce it. According to a report from […]

NBA guard Russell Westbrook was asked about his current free agency status during an interview with CNN's Elex Michaelson regarding the nine-time All-Star's wide-ranging community service (5:37 mark).

The Cleveland Cavaliers still have unfinished business this offseason. The Cavs are still expected to re-sign veteran guard James Harden. What that contract will look like is still dependent on what other additions Cleveland can make. And those other additions may be depended on making moves to clear out some salary. One player the Cavs are exploring trading is Dennis Schroder. Cleveland would like to move Schroder and his $14.8 million salary for the upcoming season. The veteran point guard ...

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey expressed his belief this week that the organization's acquisition of Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics was the move that convinced LeBron James to sign with the Sixers in free agency.

Business in the NBA world is (mostly) complete, although questions remain for every team.

Tuesday will be an important day to watch in the Nets‘ extension negotiations with Michael Porter Jr., writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. As we noted earlier this week, August 11 is exactly six months from the 2027 trade deadline. That means if Brooklyn plans to give Porter a raise of at least […]

With 17 players holding standard contracts, the Bucks will have to part with at least two of them by opening night, but working out playing time for an imbalanced roster may be an even bigger challenge, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. The two-year contract that Pete Nance signed in July is non-guaranteed, so he’s […]

In three separate stories for The Athletic, David Aldridge ranks the offseason moves of each NBA team. The Pelicans (No. 30), Warriors (No. 27) and Knicks (No. 21) are among the teams in Aldridge’s bottom 10, with the Suns (No. 20), Celtics (No. 12) and Lakers (No. 11) falling in the middle tier. So which […]

While there has been plenty of chatter this summer about Miami being interested in Klay Thompson, particularly if he’s waived following a buyout with the Mavericks, the veteran wing and Dallas aren’t currently discussing a buyout, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints (Twitter link). As Siegel notes, the Mavs have explored trades involving Thompson, but nothing […]

Free agent big man Kevin Love would like to continue his NBA career. If he has his way, Love will join the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season. The Sixers are known to be looking for another big man, but do not have enough room under their first-apron hard cap for a signing at the veteran minimum. That could lead to Love looking elsewhere or waiting until early December when Philadelphia could fit a veteran minimum signing in under their hard cap. Love appeared in 37 games for the Utah...

The idea of Nets GM Sean Marks letting his leading scorer hit unrestricted free agency a year from now seems inconceivable.

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Pelicans hold off on extension talks with Zion Williamson amid uncertain future.

The Phoenix Suns' roster feels more like moving deck chairs on the Titanic than building an actual winner.

Here is why the hype around the Suns’ 2026-27 roster may be too much, even after an active offseason and a much deeper rotation.

NBA insider reveals the latest in ongoing extension talks between Jalen Duren and the Pistons.

LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers have big expectations going into the 2026-27 NBA campaign. One of James’ former teammates hopes to have another reunion by being on the roster in the near future. James announced his choice to join the 76ers this summer, signing a two-year deal that includes a player option in the […] The post Ex-LeBron James teammate continues to lobby for 76ers roster spot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mavericks Klay Thompson‘s future in Dallas remains uncertain, but Dustin Lewis of Mavericks On SI writes that the team has little reason to rush into a buyout. The Mavericks currently have 16 players under contract and will eventually need to make another roster move. Thompson has been viewed as a possible buyout candidate, but Jake […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Kings, Zach LaVine, Pacers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Channing Frye doesn't think the Lakers have done a very good job if they're trying to build the kind of team Luka Doncic had in Dallas.

Cavaliers The Cavaliers may have missed on LeBron James, but Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI argues Jonathan Kuminga could still give the offseason a much-needed lift. Kuminga, a free agent who ended last season with the Hawks, remains one of the more intriguing young wings potentially available. Brownawell’s case centers largely on defense. The […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jonathan Kuminga, Suns, Dillon Brooks, Timberwolves appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Former Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom announced on Friday he's intending to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft — just days after Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes sparked heated discourse around the league.

The Lakers have been linked to Jonathan Kuminga for much of the summer. One hypothetical proposal offers a complicated way to finally get him to Los Angeles. Hawks reporter Rohan Roman recently floated a three-team trade involving the Lakers, Hawks and Trail Blazers that would send Kuminga to L.A. while moving several other players and […] The post NBA three-team trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Washington Wizards’ prized rookie AJ Dybantsa might be the number one overall pick, but he is also like millions of other young people committed to the world of content creation. In the Wizards’ star’s most recent YouTube video, a hilarious moment occurred when a fan asked him whether he was going to request a trade. […] The post Wizards’ AJ Dybantsa’s hilarious response to trade request question from fan appeared first on ClutchPoints.