Wizards Rumors: Khris Middleton Exercises 2025-26 Player Option

Washington Wizards veteran forward Khris Middleton is picking up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. This is part of the three-year, $93 million contract he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in July 2023. Milwaukee traded Middleton to the Wizards at the deadline this past season. […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2025
76ers Free Agency Rumors: Quentin Grimes’ Contract Remains a ‘Priority’

The Philadelphia 76ers consider restricted free-agent guard Quentin Grimes’ contract to be a “priority” in the offseason, league sources informed NBA insider Marc Stein on Friday. 76ers Can Exceed The Cap To Re-Sign Quentin Grimes The Sixers have leverage in contract talks since they will be able to match any potential offer sheet Grimes might […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jun 2025
Mavericks Rumors: Dwight Powell Exercises $4M Player Option

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell is exercising his $4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, league sources told NBA insider Marc Stein on Friday. Mavericks’ Dwight Powell To Mentor Cooper Flagg Powell had until next Tuesday to activate the third year of the $12 million contract he signed with the Mavs ahead of the […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jun 2025
Timberwolves Rumors: Finch Expects Naz Reid, Julius Randle to Return

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was asked recently if he expects center/forward Naz Reid and veteran wing Julius Randle to both be on the roster next season. “Absolutely, yes,” Finch told KFAN’s Paul Allen, via Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “I think both players want to be there. That’s first and foremost the most important […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jun 2025
Hawks Free Agency Rumors: Atlanta Could Re-Sign Larry Nance Jr.

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly interested in re-signing veteran forward Larry Nance Jr. this offseason, sources informed HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto on Monday. “Another player the Hawks are interested in re-signing is Larry Nance Jr. … With that said, Nance Jr. is expected to draw interest in the free agency market from teams looking for frontcourt […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jun 2025
Why LeBron James’ Contract Is Hurting Lakers’ Title Hopes

The Los Angeles Lakers won an NBA championship with LeBron James in the 2020 Orlando Bubble, but if they hope to win another title in the future with the four-time MVP, he should consider taking less money. Lakers Are Projected To Be $1.3 Million Over Luxury Tax James, who turns 41 in December, has a […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2025
Heat Are Favorites To Sign Russell Westbrook Over Mavs, Kings

The Miami Heat are the favorites to sign veteran guard Russell Westbrook, who declined his $3.46 million player option for next season with the Denver Nuggets to become an unrestricted free agent. Miami Heat Can Afford Russell Westbrook According to Bovada, the Heat have the best odds (+260) to add Westbrook this offseason, followed by […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2025
Nuggets Free Agency Rumors: Russell Westbrook To Decline 2025-26 Player Option

Denver Nuggets veteran reserve guard Russell Westbrook is declining his $3.46 million player option for next season to become an unrestricted free agent on June 30, according to reports. Russell Westbrook Declining Option Benefits Nuggets Financially The Nuggets now have flexibility to use the $5.7 million tax mid-level exception since they are $10.6 million below […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jun 2025
Hawks Free Agency Rumors: Atlanta Interested In Re-Signing Caris LeVert

The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly interested in re-signing Caris LeVert, who just completed a two-year, $16.6 million contract. The nine-year veteran signed the deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers in July 2023. Hawks Acquired Caris LeVert In De’Andre Hunter Trade The Cavs traded LeVert and Georges Niang to the Hawks for De’Andre Hunter at the February […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jun 2025