With the NBA Finals and draft now concluded, the league`s attention has fully shifted to the busy offseason period.
A significant move sees Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant heading to the Houston Rockets. Meanwhile, teams across the league are monitoring the situation of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding his future with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Other notable developments include the New York Knicks appointing a new head coach and the Boston Celtics making substantial changes to their roster following Jayson Tatum`s expected long-term absence due to surgery for a torn left Achilles tendon.
The trade season kicked off with a multi-player, multi-pick deal between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. In this transaction, Desmond Bane was traded to Orlando in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four future first-round picks, and a future first-round pick swap.
The NBA has announced the salary cap for the 2025-26 season is set at $154.647 million, with the tax level at $187.895 million. The first luxury tax apron is $195.945 million, and the second apron is $207.824 million. These new salary figures became effective Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. ET.
Our team of NBA experts will continue to provide constant updates on the latest signings, rumors, news, and intelligence throughout the summer, so stay tuned for reports on the major moves that will shape the landscape of the league.
July 7
6:21 p.m. ET: Orlando Magic standout Paolo Banchero has reportedly reached an agreement on a five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could potentially reach $287 million. The deal is said to include a player option, a feature rare in rookie max deals since 2021.
5:03 p.m. ET: Veteran free agent guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to return to the Philadelphia 76ers on a one-year contract, according to reports.
1:33 p.m. ET: The Portland Trail Blazers have officially announced the acquisition of Jrue Holiday from the Boston Celtics in exchange for Anfernee Simons. The finalized trade terms reportedly no longer include Portland sending two second-round picks to Boston.
10:19 a.m. ET: A three-team trade has been agreed upon by the LA Clippers, Utah Jazz, and Miami Heat. The reported deal sends Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to Utah.
July 6
10:21 p.m. ET: Free agent guard Ryan Rollins has agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract to rejoin the Milwaukee Bucks. The deal includes a player option for the third season, per reports.
4:06 p.m. ET: The Denver Nuggets have informed center Jonas Valanciunas` representatives that the team expects him to fulfill his contract. The Nuggets view Valanciunas as an important addition to back up and play alongside Nikola Jokic, despite recent interest from a Greek team.
1:28 p.m. ET: The trade sending Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets has been made official. This complex transaction expanded to involve seven teams (Rockets, Suns, Nets, Warriors, Hawks, Lakers, Timberwolves), primarily exchanging second-round picks, and included Clint Capela`s sign-and-trade from Atlanta to Houston.
July 5
5:25 p.m. ET: Free agent center Jock Landale has agreed to a contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Landale was recently released by the Houston Rockets before his salary for the 2025-26 season would have become guaranteed.
5:19 p.m. ET: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers for a second-round draft pick and a second-round pick swap. This move helps the Pacers fill a gap left by Myles Turner`s departure.
4:14 p.m. ET: The Houston Rockets are trading Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards in exchange for two second-round picks. Whitmore, the No. 20 pick in the 2023 draft, averaged 10.8 points per game over his two seasons with the Rockets.
July 4
9:30 a.m. ET: Free agent forward/center Moritz Wagner has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal to return to the Orlando Magic.
July 3
7 p.m. ET: Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed to a one-year deal to rejoin the Los Angeles Lakers.
3:16 p.m. ET: The Houston Rockets are reportedly waiving center Jock Landale ahead of his July 7 salary guarantee date.
Noon ET: The Dallas Mavericks would only be interested in acquiring LeBron James if he were to become available via a buyout, given their current roster featuring Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and rookie Cooper Flagg.
July 2
6:03 p.m. ET: Frank Vogel is finalizing an agreement to join the Dallas Mavericks as a lead assistant coach under Jason Kidd. Vogel previously won a championship as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.
5:35 p.m. ET: Center Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal is reported to be for two years and includes a player option.
4:15 p.m. ET: Guard Dante Exum has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Dallas Mavericks.
2:30 p.m. ET: Guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets.
10:30 a.m. ET: Reports indicate the Los Angeles Lakers did not have “substantive” discussions about extending LeBron James` contract before he opted in. One analyst suggested the Lakers are viewing James as an expiring contract, potentially making him a trade piece, although the idea of trading him was called “crazy” considering the team is built around Luka and salary cap considerations. However, the possibility wasn`t entirely dismissed.
July 1
7:27 p.m. ET: Free agent guard Tre Mann has agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets.
6:03 p.m. ET: Free agent Duncan Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $48 million deal with the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are reportedly trading Simone Fontecchio to the Miami Heat in a sign-and-trade to facilitate acquiring Robinson.
5:08 p.m. ET: The LA Clippers are waiving center Drew Eubanks, who is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings after clearing waivers. Eubanks had a non-guaranteed contract for 2025-26.
4:39 p.m. ET: Forward Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets.
3:32 p.m. ET: Forward Josh Minott has agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract with the Boston Celtics.
2:30 p.m. ET: Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $104 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season. Poeltl will reportedly pick up his 2026-27 player option and add three years to his deal.
1:40 p.m. ET: Forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili has agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Toronto Raptors, including a second-year player option.
12:43 p.m. ET: Center Jericho Sims has agreed to a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, including a player option in the second season.
12:42 p.m. ET: Guard Dennis Schroder has agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.
12:41 p.m. ET: The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Pat Connaughton and two future second-round picks (2031, 2032) to the Charlotte Hornets for Vasilije Micic.
12 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Gary Harris has agreed to a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option on the second season.
11:58 a.m. ET: The Sacramento Kings are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Dario Saric.
11:17 a.m. ET: The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly waiving Damian Lillard and stretching his remaining $113 million contract to acquire Myles Turner. Lillard averaged 24.6 points per game for the Bucks but suffered a torn Achilles in the 2025 playoffs and is expected to miss most or all of the 2025-26 season.
11:07 a.m. ET: Free agent center Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. The deal reportedly includes a player option in 2028-29 and a full 15% trade kicker.
11:02 a.m. ET: Center Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the New York Knicks, plus a player option.
10:02 a.m. ET: NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $285 million supermax contract extension with the champion Oklahoma City Thunder through the 2030-31 season. This extension gives Gilgeous-Alexander the largest annual salary for a player in NBA history.
June 30
11 p.m. ET: Free agent Gary Trent Jr. agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million deal with a player option to return to the Milwaukee Bucks.
9:55 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Trendon Watford agreed to a two-year, $5.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
9:50 p.m. ET: Guard Jordan Clarkson is expected to sign with the New York Knicks after clearing free agency waivers.
9:28 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year, $7.1 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks. The agreement also includes a player option in the second season.
9:22 p.m. ET: Free agent center Mason Plumlee has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets.
9:01 p.m. ET: Free agent Luke Kennard has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks.
8:33 p.m. ET: EuroLeague champion and MVP Nigel Hayes-Davis has agreed to a fully guaranteed one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns. Hayes-Davis went undrafted in 2017 and previously spent time in the G League.
8:20 p.m. ET: Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with the Orlando Magic.
8:17 p.m. ET: The Atlanta Hawks are sending a 2027 second-round pick and cash considerations to the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker via sign-and-trade.
8:08 p.m. ET: Free agent Nickeil Alexander-Walker has agreed to a four-year, $62 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks. The contract includes a player option and trade kicker. Alexander-Walker previously spent two seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
8:04 p.m. ET: Free agent center Luka Garza has agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics.
7:52 p.m. ET: Rich Paul has reportedly stated that he has not had any discussions with the Lakers about LeBron James wanting a trade.
7:48 p.m. ET: Free agent center Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the LA Clippers.
7:33 p.m. ET: Free agent guard Caris LeVert has agreed to a two-year, $29 million deal with the Detroit Pistons.
7:30 p.m. ET: Free agent center Clint Capela has agreed to a three-year, $21.5 million deal with the Houston Rockets. Capela was originally drafted by the Rockets in 2014 and played six seasons there before being traded in 2020.
7:26 p.m. ET: Free agent center Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year, $41 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
7:18 p.m. ET: Free agent center Kevon Looney has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.
7:16 p.m. ET: Free agent Bruce Brown has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets. Brown won a title with the Nuggets in 2023 but played for the Raptors and Pelicans last season.
7:13 p.m. ET: Free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option in 2026-27.
7:09 p.m. ET: Free agent guard Ty Jerome has agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, including a player option in the third year.
7:06 p.m. ET: The Denver Nuggets are trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson.
7:02 p.m. ET: Free agent guard D`Angelo Russell has agreed on a two-year, $13 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks.
7 p.m. ET: Free agent guard Tre Jones has agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal to return to the Chicago Bulls.
6:45 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Jake LaRavia has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. LaRavia had a strong performance late last season after joining the Sacramento Kings.
6:39 p.m. ET: The Memphis Grizzlies and Cole Anthony`s representatives are reportedly working towards a resolution to create the necessary salary cap space for Memphis to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr.`s contract, while also allowing Anthony to find his next team.
6:33 p.m. ET: The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Cam Spencer have agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million fully guaranteed contract.
6:32 p.m. ET: Free agent C/F Paul Reed has agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal to return to the Detroit Pistons.
6:30 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal with the Houston Rockets.
6:20 p.m. ET: Restricted free agent Santi Aldama has agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million deal to return to the Memphis Grizzlies.
6:16 p.m. ET: The Memphis Grizzlies and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to agree to a five-year, $240 million maximum renegotiation and extension. The deal reportedly includes a player option in the final year (2029-30).
5:25 p.m. ET: Former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown is set to have a second interview with the New York Knicks for their head coaching vacancy and has emerged as a strong candidate.
2:47 p.m. ET: Guard Jordan Clarkson is finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz. This buyout allows Clarkson to become a free agent and potentially join a contending team this summer.
1:57 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Nicolas Batum will sign a two-year, $11.5 million contract to return to the LA Clippers. The deal reportedly includes a team option and a trade kicker.
12:45 p.m. ET: Free agent big man Day`Ron Sharpe intends to sign a two-year, $12 million fully guaranteed deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets. Sharpe averaged 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in 50 games last season.
12:42 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Joe Ingles intends to sign a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ingles played 19 games for the Timberwolves last season.
12:28 p.m. ET: Guard Collin Gillespie intends to sign a guaranteed one-year contract to return to the Phoenix Suns. This deal rewards Gillespie after a strong season on a two-way contract.
11:38 a.m. ET: The Utah Jazz are reportedly waiving forward Johnny Juzang, making him a free agent. The 24-year-old averaged 8 points in 20 minutes last season, shooting 38% from 3, and is expected to draw interest from teams.
10:10 a.m. ET: Free agent forward Ziaire Williams intends to sign a two-year, $12 million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets. Williams averaged 10 points and 4.3 rebounds in 63 games last season.
9:33 a.m. ET: After acquiring Kevin Durant, could the Houston Rockets make more moves? One analyst suggested the Rockets could target Dorian Finney-Smith, who became a free agent. Securing the former Laker wing would be a priority and could cap off a successful offseason for Houston.
9 a.m. ET: What will the Golden State Warriors do with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga? With few teams able to offer a large starting salary, Golden State is expected to wait and see Kuminga`s market value. The Warriors retain the right to match any offer and could explore sign-and-trade options. If no deal materializes, they could keep Kuminga and monitor his development alongside Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III, and Draymond Green, potentially exploring trade options later.
8:03 a.m. ET: While LeBron James has opted into his contract for 2025-26, questions remain about whether he will be with the Los Angeles Lakers next season, as his representative stated James still wants to compete for a championship. Reports indicate there is not a strong trade market for the 40-year-old superstar, with numerous teams expressing unwillingness to give up significant assets for a single year of his services.
June 29
10:35 p.m. ET: Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton is reportedly finalizing a buyout with the team to become a free agent.
8:01 p.m. ET: Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. intends to sign a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension, according to reports.
6:04 p.m. ET: The Oklahoma City Thunder intend to sign guard Ajay Mitchell to a new three-year contract worth nearly $9 million after declining his 2025-26 team option.
5:40 p.m. ET: Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon is reportedly declining his $3.4 million player option to explore free agency. A return to the 76ers remains a possibility.
5:25 p.m. ET: Bobby Portis intends to sign a three-year, $44 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks. The deal includes a player option for the 2027-28 season.
5:06 p.m. ET: James Harden is reportedly declining his $36.3 million player option and intends to sign a new two-year, $81.5 million contract to return to the LA Clippers. The second year of Harden`s deal includes a player option and is partially guaranteed. The 11-time All-Star averaged 22.8 points and 8.7 assists last season.
3:47 p.m. ET: The Philadelphia 76ers are declining guard Lonnie Walker IV`s team option worth $2.9 million, making him a free agent. Walker averaged 12.3 points and shot 35.4% from 3 in 20 games for the 76ers last season.
3:20 p.m. ET: The Utah Jazz are trading guard Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for center Jusuf Nurkic.
1:59 p.m. ET: Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson will reportedly decline his $20 million early termination option and become a free agent. He is expected to work with the team on either a new long-term contract or a move to another team.
1:25 p.m. ET: Three-time NBA All-Star Julius Randle intends to sign a new three-year, $100 million contract to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
12:48 p.m. ET: Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is reportedly picking up his $8.4 million player option for the 2025-2026 season.
12:15 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith is declining his $15.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season and will enter free agency. Multiple contending teams are expected to pursue Finney-Smith, although a return to the Lakers is still possible.
12:10 p.m. ET: Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley is reportedly under investigation by the United States District Attorney`s office for allegations related to gambling on NBA games and prop bets. Contract talks between Beasley and the Pistons for a potential new three-year, $42 million deal are currently on pause. The nine-year veteran averaged 16.3 points last season.
11:17 a.m. ET: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, as confirmed by his agent. James, the NBA`s career scoring leader, is set to enter his 23rd season.
11:01 a.m. ET: Oklahoma City Thunder big man Jaylin Williams is signing a three-year, $24 million contract extension. Williams, 23, averaged 5.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and shot nearly 40% from 3 last season.
June 28
9:31 p.m. ET: The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading guard Dillon Jones and a second-round pick to the Washington Wizards. The Wizards will reportedly send guard Colby Jones to the Thunder, who will then waive him.
8:17 p.m. ET: Free agent Garrett Temple intends to sign a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the Toronto Raptors.
6:46 p.m. ET: LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum is declining his $4.9 million player option for the 2025-26 season to become a free agent. There is mutual interest between Batum and the Clippers in negotiating a new deal.
2:16 p.m. ET: Free agent guard Sam Merrill intends to sign a four-year, $38 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
1:49 p.m. ET: Restricted free agent Davion Mitchell intends to sign a two-year, $24 million deal to return to the Miami Heat.
1:01 p.m. ET: The Golden State Warriors have tendered a $7.9 million qualifying offer to Jonathan Kuminga, officially making the forward a restricted free agent.
11:04 a.m. ET: The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro.
June 27
9:05 p.m. ET: Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid intends to sign a new five-year, $125 million contract to stay with the franchise. The deal includes a player option. Reid, the 2024 Sixth Man of the Year, declined a $15 million player option for next season but chose to remain with Minnesota after their deep playoff runs.
June 26
9:52 p.m. ET: The New York Knicks have traded Kobe Sanders to the Los Angeles Clippers.
8:45 p.m. ET: The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring the No. 36 pick in the NBA draft from Minnesota. The Lakers reportedly sent the No. 45 pick and cash to the Timberwolves.
8:25 p.m. ET: The Boston Celtics are trading the No. 32 pick to the Orlando Magic for the Nos. 46 and 57 picks, along with a 2026 and 2027 second-round pick.
8:15 p.m. ET: Anticipation is building for “big Phoenix Suns news” expected in the next 10 days, with Devin Booker reportedly set to sign a massive contract extension.
6 p.m. ET: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has reportedly turned down a four-year, $89.2 million extension. This move was expected, as Reaves is eligible for a larger extension ($98 million over four years) in the summer of 2026, or can opt out to become an unrestricted free agent. The Lakers reportedly made the offer to signal their interest, understanding it would likely be declined. Both sides are reportedly motivated to find a deal next summer.
3:41 p.m. ET: The Brooklyn Nets are trading the No. 36 pick in the draft to the Phoenix Suns for two future second-round picks.
12:20 p.m. ET: The Los Angeles Lakers are moving up in the second round of the NBA draft tonight, acquiring the No. 45 pick from the Chicago Bulls for the No. 55 pick and cash.
June 25
10:55 p.m. ET: The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded the No. 24 pick (Nique Clifford) in the 2025 draft to the Sacramento Kings for a protected first-round pick in 2027.
10:35 p.m. ET: After missing out on Kevin Durant, the Miami Heat are reportedly interested in Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, potentially via trade or free agency.
10:13 p.m. ET: The Washington Wizards are selecting guard Walter Clayton Jr. with the No. 18 pick in the draft and trading him to the Utah Jazz for the No. 21 pick (Will Riley) and the No. 43 pick in this year`s draft, a second-round pick in 2031, and a second-round pick in 2032.
9:32 p.m. ET: The Atlanta Hawks are trading the No. 13 pick (Derik Queen) in the 2025 draft to the New Orleans Pelicans for the No. 23 pick (Asa Newell) and an unprotected first-round pick in 2026 (most favorable of New Orleans` and Milwaukee`s picks).
9:23 p.m. ET: The Portland Trail Blazers are trading Cedric Coward, selected with the No. 11 pick in the draft, to the Memphis Grizzlies for the No. 16 pick (Yang Hansen), a 2028 first-round pick (via the Orlando Magic), and two second-round picks.
9:17 p.m. ET: The Charlotte Hornets are trading center Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for the No. 29 pick in the 2025 draft (Liam McNeeley), guard Vasilije Micic, and a 2029 first-round pick.
7:17 p.m. ET: The San Antonio Spurs are trading the No. 38 pick in the 2025 draft to the Indiana Pacers for a future second-round pick and cash considerations.
6:28 p.m. ET: The New York Knicks are planning to interview James Borrego, an assistant coach with the New Orleans Pelicans, for the franchise`s head-coaching position.
5:28 p.m. ET: Utah Jazz forward John Collins has exercised his $26.5 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
12:13 p.m. ET: Rockets guard Fred VanVleet will sign a two-year, $50 million deal to remain in Houston, with a player option for the 2026-27 season.
10:30 a.m. ET: Several teams with top 10 picks in Wednesday`s NBA draft are reportedly making offers to the Boston Celtics for guards Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.
June 24
9:15 p.m. ET: Nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving is declining his $43 million player option with the Dallas Mavericks and intends to sign a three-year, $119 million contract with the franchise.
6:50 p.m. ET: The Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, and Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a three-team trade. Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick are reportedly headed to the Hawks, Terance Mann and Atlanta`s 2025 No. 22 pick to the Nets, and Georges Niang and a second-rounder to the Celtics.
3:11 p.m. ET: The New Orleans Pelicans are trading guard CJ McCollum, center Kelly Olynyk, and a future second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for guard Jordan Poole, wing Saddiq Bey, and the No. 40 pick in the 2025 draft.
3:04 p.m. ET: Portland Trail Blazers forward Matisse Thybulle is reportedly picking up his $11.5 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
June 23
11:36 p.m. ET: The Boston Celtics have traded guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and two future second-round picks. The Celtics reportedly remain in trade discussions involving other players on their roster. This deal is estimated to save Boston $40 million in tax for the 2025-2026 season and position them above the second apron.
2:57 p.m. ET: Washington Wizards three-time NBA All-Star Khris Middleton has reportedly picked up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
June 22
12:38 p.m. ET: The Phoenix Suns have traded 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. The trade involves guard Jalen Green, wing Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in this year`s NBA draft, and five second-round picks going to Phoenix.
June 21
4:15 p.m. ET: Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton has reportedly picked up a $9.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
June 17
10:30 a.m. ET: Kevin Durant reportedly wanted to join the New York Knicks, but the Knicks were not interested. His reported potential destinations (Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets) were suggested to be by default, with a strong aversion to joining Minnesota. There is hope from his side that teams will respect his age and desires in trade negotiations.
June 16
5:07 p.m. ET: Following the trade of Desmond Bane, the Memphis Grizzlies reportedly have no intention of trading either Ja Morant or Jaren Jackson Jr.
10 a.m. ET: The Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, and Houston Rockets have not yet made offers for Kevin Durant that the Phoenix Suns find compelling. The Minnesota Timberwolves, who were aggressive earlier, remain involved. Minnesota has reportedly been the most aggressive team in trade talks. The Raptors and Clippers are also mentioned as potential “sleeper” teams. Toronto is reportedly making their No. 9 pick and players available, while the Clippers are said to be lurking. Minnesota is currently viewed as the most aggressive suitor.
June 15
1:30 p.m. ET: In addition to the primary suitors (Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat), several other teams are still reportedly interested in the Kevin Durant trade landscape. Citing Kawhi Leonard`s 2018 free agency where Toronto was willing to take him as a rental, it`s suggested that the Raptors, despite not being on Durant`s preferred list, might be open to acquiring him without guaranteed extension. The Los Angeles Clippers and potentially the Minnesota Timberwolves are also mentioned as lurking teams. The situation is described as “wide open,” with the possibility that Durant may not get his preferred destination.
11 a.m. ET: The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly agreed to trade Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and one first-round pick swap.
June 14
2:30 p.m. ET: The Houston Rockets and Steven Adams have reached an agreement on a three-year, $39 million contract extension. Adams will turn 32 years old next month.
June 13
12:38 p.m. ET: Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant could be traded in the next “few days”. The Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and Minnesota Timberwolves have been the teams most focused on a potential deal in the preceding 24 hours.
June 12
3:20 p.m. ET: The Boston Celtics are reportedly open to listening to trade offers for guards Jaylen Brown and Derrick White. While they prefer to keep the duo, they would consider “everything” if a substantial offer is presented.
2:30 p.m. ET: Trade talks for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant are beginning to intensify. Some interested teams are reportedly motivated to finalize a deal “sooner rather than later,” although the process could potentially extend throughout the draft.
11 a.m. ET: The NBA offseason is expected to unfold “faster than normal,” with a significant amount of activity potentially occurring near the NBA draft date rather than primarily in early free agency.
June 10
11:40 a.m. ET: The New York Knicks were reportedly denied permission to interview Jason Kidd for their open head coach position. The Knicks were also denied permission to speak with Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka and Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch.
10:40 a.m. ET: There is currently “no trade market” for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo because he has not requested a trade, and the Bucks are not looking to trade him.
