SigningsMonday, Aug 17, 2026

The Washington Wizards were reportedly hot on the trail of veteran guard Russell Westbrook before he announced his retirement on Wednesday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a relatively quiet offseason so far, but it sounds like that could change in the coming weeks.

Dennis Schröder believes he’ll have a better opportunity to succeed with the Hornets than he did with the Cavaliers, relays Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. In an interview with the German outlet Braunschweiger Zeitung, Schröder discusses Friday’s trade agreement between Charlotte and Cleveland that will send him to the 12th team of his NBA career. “When […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and forward Trendon Watford have agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract. The deal is likely a partial or non-guaranteed veteran minimum contract for Watford to compete for a roster spot in training camp. Watford appeared in 53 games with the Philadelphia 76ers last season. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 16.3 minutes per game for the Sixers. In early November, Watford put up a triple-double for Philadelphia with 20 points...

The Sixers are hiring Tommy Balcetis as their new head of basketball intelligence, analytics and innovation, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). The veteran NBA executive spent 12 years with the Nuggets from 2013-2025, earning multiple promotions in Denver’s front office. The Nuggets decided not to retain him in June 2025 after his contract […]

Free-agent F Trendon Watford, Pelicans have agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million dollar deal, sources told ESPN's Shams Charnia on Monday.

Free agent guard Sean Pedulla has reached an agreement with the Rockets on a two-way deal, agent George S. Langberg tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Pedulla, who will turn 24 in October, joined the Rip City Remix last fall after going undrafted out of Ole Miss. After spending most of his rookie year […]

Former Purdue sharpshooter Braden Smith, the 38th overall pick in this year’s draft, has officially signed a two-way contract with the Pacers, the team announced today in a press release. A four-year college player for the Boilermakers, Smith was a consensus first-team All-American in both 2025 and 2026, earning Big Ten Player of the Year […]

Haywood Highsmith will re-sign with the Suns, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). More to come …

The Denver Nuggets hired Austin Dufault as an assistant coach and vice president of player development, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Dufault was previously a director of player development with the Bulls and an assistant with the Pistons.

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Haywood Highsmith and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to a one-year deal. The Suns released Highsmith last week. Highsmith was partially guaranteed for $1 million of his $3 million contract. Highsmith appeared in seven games last season with the Suns, averaging 5.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 13.0 minutes. Highsmith signed with the Suns in February after he was waived by the Brooklyn Nets. Highsmith underwent knee surgery during the 2025 offseason. During the 2024-25 season with the Miami Heat, H...

Bennedict Mathurin's restricted free agency remains unresolved, with his representatives continuing discussions with multiple teams. Sources say the New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks are all still engaged in the process. A potential return to the Los Angeles Clippers remains possible even after the team re-signed guard Bradley Beal last week. Beal and Mathurin would share minutes on the wing. The Clippers acquired Mathurin from the Indiana Pacers at last year's trade dea...

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The Lakers just signed Austin Reaves to a long-term deal, but are predicted to dump him if they can get one of Luka Doncic's great friends.

Having made significant sacrifices to remain with the Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein opened up on his decision while prioritizing contending for a title with the franchise.

WNBA legend Diana Taurasi had a simply clear pitch to bring Kelsey Plum back to the Mercury ahead of the 2026 offseason!

Spencer's path to the NBA proves he's the exact type of culture fit the Suns are hunting for.