Trade NewsThursday, Aug 13, 2026

Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob says his team made multiple "very big" trade offers that didn't come to fruition this offseason.

Other notable homecomings include Jaylen Brown visiting Boston on Jan. 21 and LaMelo Ball returning to Charlotte on Feb. 15.

Observing that August 11 came and went without a contract extension for Miles McBride, Jared Schwartz of The New York Post (subscription required) makes the case that Tuesday represented a “soft deadline” for a new deal for the Knicks guard. In Schwartz’s view, McBride is now unlikely to receive an extension before the February 11 trade […]

Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Indiana Pacers. Free […]

During each NBA league year, teams face limits on the amount of cash they can send out and receive in trades. Once they reach those limits, they’re no longer permitted to include cash in a deal until the following league year. For the 2026/27 NBA season, the limit is $8,495,000. The limits on sending and […]

Veteran guard/forward Klay Thompson has been the subject of both trade and buyout rumors this offseason, with the Mavericks said to be open to the former and not pursuing the latter. On a Twitch stream with PlaqueBoyMax, Thompson explained his primary goal in the latter stage of his career (Twitter video link via Kevin Gray […]

Here is a three-team mock trade that sends Jerami Grant to the Wizards, Ty Jerome to the Heat, and three young players to the Grizzlies.

After a blockbuster trade sent Monique Akoa Makani to LA, she’s quickly adjusted to embrace this new environment.

Welcome to Los Angeles, Luka Doncic.  I know you were upset about The Trade, but now you can decompress amid the stability of one of the greatest brands in sports. You’ve joined the darlings of the NBA. The 17-time champions. It’s all sunshine, sea breezes and engraved diamond rings from here on forward.  Or is it?...

If the Cavaliers really wanted to shake up the Eastern Conference, well, this would certainly qualify. A hypothetical three-team trade proposal making the rounds would send Kevin Durant to Cleveland while moving James Harden back to the Rockets in a deal that also includes the Pistons. Yes, there’s a lot going on here. The proposal, […] The post NBA trade proposal sends Kevin Durant to Cavs in three-team James Harden blockbuster appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Although the Hawks and Lakers remain in conversation for a trade involving Jonathan Kuminga, recent updates may force both teams embrace an alternative route to complete the deal.

The Golden State Warriors reportedly expressed interest in trading for LA Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard ahead of last season’s trade deadline. Amid the NBA’s investigation into Leonard’s shady endorsement deals this summer, the Warriors’ approach to a potential deal with the Clippers wasn’t considered before LA reached a deal with the Toronto Raptors. As the NBA […] The post Insider thinks Clippers investigation spooked Kawhi Leonard trade suitors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bill Simmons still wishes Boston kept Jaylen Brown, but he understands why the Celtics believed Paul George fit better.

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I know people are mostly going to groan about this idea, but a swap of Pacome Dadiet for Sims would save the Knicks 100K, give them a third string stopgap center & open a roster spot for Tyler Nickel. There’s also a strong chance he’s eventually cut as the Bucks have a roster/big man crunch. He’s a far better alternative for the meantime than the likes of Tony Bradley, Mason Plumlee & Bismack Biyombo. submitted by /u/Joeblowpublic [link] [comments]