2025 NBA Preseason Buzz: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga Agree to 2 Year Deal

The NBA offseason still has a handful of unresolved situations that have carried into the preseason, and with that comes drama and buzz about the futures of the best free agents and potential trade targets. 

We’ve got you covered, tracking all the rumors from in and around the league this fall.

Sept. 20

Warriors sign Jonathan Kuminga

After a lengthy negotiation process, the Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga came to an agreement on a deal. It’s a two-year contract, worth $48.5 million. Kuminga was the best player in the outstanding group of unsigned NBA free agents, and now his future has clarity. He will return to the team that selected seventh overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. 

Sept. 28

Warriors set to sign Al Horford

The Warriors have added some much-needed frontcourt help. Golden State will sign Al Horford to a multi-year deal, ESPN reported. Horford, who spent seven of the last nine seasons with the Celtics, was still able to contribute at a high level at 38 years old last season. He averaged nine points and 6.2 rebounds per game, making 42 starts for a Celtics squad that won over 60 games for a second straight season. 

Sept. 26

Grizzlies frontcourt slated to miss start of season

Memphis Grizzlies starters Zach Edey and Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to miss the start of 2025-26 season due to injury, the team announced Friday.

Both players underwent surgery that will sideline them for, at least, the next month. Jackson Jr., who underwent a procedure to repair turf toe in his right foot in early July, is expected to return to action in 4–6 weeks.

Edey’s return is expected to take longer, with the former Purdue standout set to return in 6–9 weeks following surgery in early June to address laxity in his left ankle.

The third-year Portland Trail Blazers guard will miss at least the next four-to-eight weeks due to a left hamstring tear, the team announced. Henderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, averaged 12.7 points, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game last season, while shooting 41.9/35.4/76.7.

Sept. 25

McCain suffered a UCL tear in his right thumb while working out, the team announced, and he and the Sixers are consulting with specialists on next steps. Philadelphia selected McCain out of Duke with the 16th overall pick in last year’s draft. He was an early favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year last season before suffering a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee in December that sidelined him for the rest of the 2024-25 season. He averaged 15.3 points, 2.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds in the 23 games he played before getting injured.

Sept. 23

The fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has dropped his manager, Omar Cooper, according to The Athletic. In the lead-up to the draft, Bailey had reportedly been ducking interviews with teams and pushing to land with a team late in the top 10; Bailey was selected by Utah. After initially not reporting to team headquarters, Bailey eventually arrived and played for the Jazz in the NBA Summer League.

Knicks F Josh Hart to wear splint on finger this season

Hart recently aggravated a finger injury and is expected to wear a splint this season. Hart underwent a procedure on his right ring finger in July after sustaining the injury during the playoffs. After taking time off following that, he said he hurt the finger again as he was preparing for training camp. He acknowledged he might have to consider surgery if the splint affected his play. “I don’t think about it too much,” Hart said, adding that he realized the initial injury was worse that he thought. “I just try to go out there and play how I play and if I can’t play how I play and be aggressive and kind of have that toughness mentality that I normally play with, then I’ve got to figure out a different path.” Hart scored 13.6 points per game for the Knicks last season, and led the league in minutes per game at 37.6. 

Sept. 19

Arguably the best player remaining on the free-agent market, Kuminga is considering taking the $7.9 million qualifying offer from the Warriors, which would make him an unrestricted free agent after next season.

“If JK [Kuminga] desires to take it [the qualifying offer], it does have upside, proper?” Aaron Turner, Kuminga’s agent, mentioned, per ESPN. “We have talked about that. You are not getting traded. You are going to have unrestricted free company [next summer]. Individuals are going to say, ‘Properly, Aaron, there’s not going to be 10 or 12 groups [with cap space].’ Advantageous, there will be six groups with cap area for the clear-cut under-35 high wing in the marketplace. So there’s lots of upside.”

Final season, Kuminga, whom the Warriors chosen with the seventh general choose within the 2021 NBA Draft, appeared in 47 regular-season video games, averaging 15.3 factors per sport, whereas capturing 45.4/30.5/66.8 in 24.3 minutes per contest.

The Miami star is having surgical procedure on his left foot, which can sideline Herro to start out the 2025-26 NBA common season, according to ESPN. Herro, 25, earned his first profession All-Star nod final season, averaging a career-high 23.9 factors, 5.5 assists and 5.2 rebounds per sport, whereas capturing 47.2/37.5/87.8.

Sept. 15

“Do you need to be right here?”

“Do you even need me right here?”

The Warriors and restricted free-agent ahead Kuminga stay at a standstill a few new deal, with the participant having a vital face-to-face dialog with staff proprietor Joe Lacob in August, according to ESPN. Warriors GM Dunleavy supplied Kuminga a three-year, $75.2 million cope with a staff choice within the third season, however in accordance with the report, “the subliminal understanding that the contract is extra commerce asset than dedication to a partnership.” Kuminga, a four-year veteran, desires a participant choice in his deal. The Warriors, nonetheless, are seemingly not budging there and need to embody a staff choice in any potential contract. 

Sept. 4

Whereas nothing definitive has crossed the newswires but, Simmons is reportedly debating between signing on as a late-offseason free agent or retiring, per the New York Post. So as to add gasoline to the latter’s fireplace, his agent, Bernie Lee, informed NBA reporter Marc Stein that he notified the NBPA that he now not represents Simmons.

Simmons, 29, has handled quite a few accidents in his seven-year profession, together with present process a number of again surgical procedures. He has additionally disappeared virtually fully as a scoring presence of any sort: Simmons averaged 15.9 factors per sport from 2017-18 by means of 2020-21, then within the seasons following his 12 months off on account of harm and a holdout with the Sixers, his common dropped to five.9 per sport, and fell to 2.9 in 2024-2025 throughout his 18 video games with the Clippers after he was waived by the Nets in early February. The Knicks are one of many golf equipment reportedly desirous about bringing Simmons aboard. Nevertheless, they will solely supply him the veteran minimal. The Celtics, Kings and Suns have been additionally reported to have curiosity in Simmons again in July, per ESPN.

Sept. 3

Washington has signed a four-year, $90 million extension with the Mavericks, per ESPN. The 27-year-old Washington was getting into the ultimate season of a three-year, $46.5 million deal. In what was his first full season with the franchise, Washington averaged 14.7 factors and a career-high 7.8 rebounds per sport final 12 months, whereas capturing 45.3/38.1/72.2. Dallas is coming off a 39-43 season that noticed it lose within the ultimate spherical of the NBA Play-In Event.

Aug. 31

It seems that Antetokounmpo will keep in Milwaukee to start out the 2025-26 season, per ESPN. The information comes after the Bucks signed his brother, Thanasis, to a one-year deal. Antetokounmpo reportedly explored a possible transfer this offseason after 12 seasons with Milwaukee after the staff misplaced within the first spherical of the playoffs for the third straight season. His present contract is ready to take him by means of the 2027 season with a $62.7 million participant choice for 2028.

July 28

Practically a month after he accepted his participant choice for the 2025-26 season, questions nonetheless linger round James’ future with the Lakers. With nothing being reported as settled between the NBA’s all-time scoring chief and the Lakers, James is believed to have a curiosity about potentially joining the Mavericks. Nevertheless, Dallas is just desirous about including James if he have been to be purchased out of his contract. Becoming a member of the Mavericks would permit James to reunite with two of his high teammates ever: Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. He may additionally be part of Cooper Flagg, the highly-touted first general choose within the 2025 NBA Draft, as Dallas seeks to contend following a disappointing 2024-25 season that was outlined by its surprising resolution to commerce Luka Dončić.

July 19

The Clippers, who nonetheless have two open spots on their projected 15-man roster, are “strongly contemplating” signing the veteran free agent level guard, in accordance with ClutchPoints. Paul, who began all 82 video games for the San Antonio Spurs throughout his twentieth season, is hoping to be a starter once more for the 2025-26 season, per The Related Press.

July 18

Amid hypothesis over his NBA future, Valanciunas is predicted to be with the staff when the season begins. Nuggets common supervisor Ben Tenzer mentioned the staff has “no issues” about the opportunity of the newly added heart not displaying up for coaching camp this fall, in accordance with HoopsHype. The 33-year-old was reportedly near accepting a three-year contract supply from the EuroLeague, however the Nuggets have been by no means motivated to let him out of his contract.

July 13

The Celtics famous person is collaborating in recruiting efforts to get free agent Lillard to Boston, according to a report from The Boston Globe. Lillard and Tatum are each anticipated to overlook most or all of subsequent season recovering from a torn Achilles harm. The pair beforehand performed collectively on Workforce USA in the course of the 2020 Summer season Olympics. 

Final season, Lillard averaged 24.9 factors in 58 video games for the Bucks, who surprisingly launched the nine-time All-Star and stretched the remaining $112.6 million owed to him over the subsequent two seasons to clear cap room.

July 12

A number of groups actively speaking about buying and selling for LeBron James

4 groups have contacted James’ agent about the opportunity of buying and selling for him, in accordance with a report from ESPN on Saturday. The 40-year-old Lakers star opted into his $52.6 million participant choice with the staff in June and neither aspect has mentioned a contract extension, main many to imagine that James’ time in Los Angeles is nearing an finish. James averaged 25.7 factors, 8.3 assists, and seven.3 rebounds in 71 video games for the Lakers final season. He is presently set to develop into an unrestricted free agent subsequent summer season.

July 10

There’s nonetheless an air of uncertainty round Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks, however he made one factor sure: he will not be taking his abilities to the Large Apple. 

Antetokounmpo mentioned the opportunity of residing and taking part in in New York during a stream with popular internet personality IShowSpeed. “Lots of people have tried to persuade me to play [in New York], however nah,” Antetokounmpo mentioned, additional making it recognized that he would not play for the New York Knicks or the Brooklyn Nets. Antetokounmpo was requested if that meant he’d be remaining with the Bucks. “We’ll see,” he replied. “In all probability, I like Milwaukee.”

Although Antetokounmpo’s identify has been concerned in commerce rumors because the Bucks’ first-round playoff exit, he has been comparatively silent about his future in Milwaukee. He reportedly hasn’t requested a commerce, however ESPN reported in Could that Antetokounmpo was extra open to the thought of presumably shifting on from Milwaukee than he was up to now.

The Bucks have been arguably among the many extra aggressive groups within the first week of free company. They surprisingly signed former Indiana Pacers heart Myles Turner to a four-year deal. In one other surprising transfer, they waived-and-stretched All-Star guard Lillard to make the deal occur, forcing them to tackle the remaining $112 million on his contract. Antetokounmpo, 30, is below contract by means of the tip of the 2027-28 season, however he can choose out of his deal following the 2026-27 season.

July 8

Nikola Jokić not signing contract extension

Jokić has reportedly knowledgeable the Nuggets that he will not signal a contract extension this offseason. Jokić, a three-time MVP, was eligible so as to add three years at $212 million to his pre-existing contract, which has two years left at $106 million. It is possible that Jokić is selecting to place off signing an extension with the Nuggets till after this season, as a result of if he waits till the 2026 offseason he can signal a deal wherein he’d earn a further $80 million. Nevertheless, it is alarming as there was some rumbling concerning the Nuggets’ willingness to commerce Jokić if it helped them keep away from the second tax apron, and it is necessary they lock up arguably the game’s greatest participant on a longer-term deal.

July 6

The Suns are expected to buyout Beal’s contract within the coming days. The reported particulars of the buyout would price Beal $13.9 million of his remaining $110.8 million deal. It could then clear the way in which for the Suns to waive Beal and stretch the remaining $96.9 million over the subsequent 5 years and consequence within the staff ducking each tax aprons. As soon as Beal clears waivers, potential suitors that might choose him up embody the Clippers and the Miami Heat. 

July 2

Lillard was waived by the Bucks and already has teams lining up to acquire his services regardless of being set to overlook everything of the 2025-26 NBA season with an Achilles harm. Contenders such because the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and Warriors are among the many groups desirous about bringing within the veteran level guard as soon as he clears waivers. Lillard, who turns 35 on July 15, is a nine-time All-Star coming off his fourth straight All-Star season. 

Throughout his two seasons in Milwaukee, whom he joined in a commerce after 11 years in Portland, he averaged 24.6 factors and 7 assists per sport. Nevertheless, he wasn’t capable of make a lot of an affect on every of their postseason runs, as he handled a strained Achilles in the course of the 2024 playoffs and returned from deep vein thrombosis halfway by means of the Bucks’ first-round collection within the 2025 playoffs. He then sustained a torn Achilles within the elimination Recreation 5 towards the Pacers this season.

June 30

Clarkson and the Utah Jazz are reportedly finalizing a contract buyout. Clarkson, who’s heading into his twelfth NBA season, was set to make $14.3 million. Now, he’ll head to the open market and be one of many high unrestricted free brokers in a quite weak 2025 class. Clarkson, who gained the NBA Sixth Man of the 12 months award in 2020-2021, averaged 16.2 factors per sport and three.7 assists, whereas capturing a career-low 40.8% from the sector. 

June 29

The previous first general choose is reportedly negotiating a contract buyout from the Path Blazers. Ayton, 26, was below contract for $35.5 million this season. He is now arguably probably the most coveted heart in the marketplace. Ayton averaged 14.4 factors, 10.2 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per sport in 40 appearances for Portland final season.

The Houston Rockets have a big-money dedication to the previous third general choose. Smith, who turned 22 in Could, plans to signal a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension that is totally assured by means of the 2030-31 season. Smith began 39 video games for Houston final season, averaging 12.2 factors, 7.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per sport.

Like a few different stars forward of free company, Harden may also decline his participant choice for the 2025-26 season with a view to signal an extension. The star guard intends to signal a two-year, $81.5 million extension with the Clippers after declining his participant choice for subsequent season, ESPN reported. The deal will hold Harden in Los Angeles for at the least a 3rd season. As a part of the brand new contract, Harden’s contract for the 2026-27 season is reportedly partially assured. Harden was named an All-Star for the eleventh time this previous season, serving to the Clippers earn the fifth seed within the Western Convention earlier than shedding to the Nuggets within the first spherical of the playoffs. 

Portis agreed to a three-year, $44 million cope with the Bucks forward of his pending free company, ESPN reported. Portis, 30, has arguably been one of many league’s higher function gamers over the previous few years, however he solely performed 49 video games final season on account of a 25-game suspension for utilizing Tramadol, an opioid ache medicine.

The three-time All-Star ahead has declined his participant choice for subsequent season however will signal a three-year, $100 million extension with the Timberwolves, ESPN reported. The deal reportedly features a participant choice for the 2027-28 season. Randle, 30, was a key piece for the Timberwolves of their run to a second straight Western Convention finals look, averaging 21.7 factors per sport within the postseason in his first 12 months with the staff. The Timberwolves acquired him in a cope with the Knicks simply days earlier than the beginning of coaching camp this previous season. 

The veteran wing will check the open market, declining his $15.4 million participant choice for subsequent season, ESPN reported. Finney-Smith was a key a part of the Lakers’ rotation after they acquired him in a midseason commerce. The choice by Finney-Smith places the Lakers roughly $9 million under the primary luxurious tax apron. 

OKC re-signs function gamers

A pair of end-of-the-rotation gamers will stay in Oklahoma Metropolis after successful the NBA title. Each Jaylin Williams and Ajay Mitchell have agreed to new offers forward of hitting the open mark, ESPN reported. Williams’ deal is reportedly a three-year, $24 million pact with an choice for the third 12 months, whereas Mitchell’s deal is a three-year, $9 million pact.

The veteran wing, who’s recognized for his prowess as a 3-point shooter, will check free company. He’s declining his $20 million early termination choice with the Warmth, however remains to be seeking to work out a cope with the staff, according to ESPN. 

June 28

The Thunder are buying and selling guard Jones and a second-round choose to the Wizards, according to ESPN. The Wizards are additionally sending guard Colby Jones to the Thunder, who will then launch him.

Mitchell intends to signal a two-year, $24 million deal to return to Miami, according to ESPN. The 26-year-old guard was a shiny spot for Miami after being traded from Toronto as a part of the multi-team deal that despatched Jimmy Butler to Golden State.

Batum is declining his $4.9 million participant choice for the 2025-26 season to develop into a free agent, according to ESPN, though there stays curiosity in a brand new deal between the veteran ahead and the Clippers.

Merrill will signal a four-year, $38-million contract to remain in Cleveland, according to ESPN. The 28-year-old averaged 7.2 factors per sport on 40.6% capturing from the sector, together with 37.2% from distance, in 71 appearances final season.

June 27

T-wolves intend to signal Naz Reid to new deal

All indicators pointed in direction of Reid declining his $15 million participant choice after the 2025 season, nevertheless it was unclear if that will result in a summer season of free company or a brand new cope with the Timberwolves. Now, it seems the latter is more likely. Reid intends to signal a five-year, $125 million deal that will hold him in Minnesota by means of the 2030 season. Reid, the NBA Sixth Man of the 12 months in 2024, posted career-bests in factors (14.2) and rebounds per sport (6.0) final season. 

Suns, Devin Booker “lively in understanding” file extension

The Suns stay steadfast in constructing round guard Booker. The ten-year veteran is coming off a 2024-25 season wherein he averaged 25.6 factors per sport, his lowest mark since 2018, to go together with a career-high 7.1 assists per sport. Booker has three years remaining on a four-year, $220 million contract he signed previous to final season however is eligible for — and reportedly working towards — a file extension, which might tack on a further two years at $150 million ($75 million AAV) and hold him below contract in Phoenix by means of the 2031 season. 

As an alternative of heading into the free-agent market, Drummond will make $5 million for the ultimate 12 months of a two-year contract he signed previous to the 2024-25 season with the 76ers. The 2-time All-Star averaged 7.3 factors and seven.8 rebounds throughout his thirteenth NBA season final 12 months.

Raptors half methods with president Masai Ujiri

Ujiri turned Toronto’s govt vice chairman and common supervisor in 2013 and was the architect of the staff’s 2019 NBA Finals triumph, the staff’s lone championship. The Raptors are coming off a 30-52 season and have not gained a playoff collection because the 2019-20 NBA season.

June 26

Reaves turned down a four-year, $89.2 million extension supply from the Lakers, according to The Athletic. This was the utmost supply that the Lakers may make to Reaves, who signed a four-year, $53.8 million contract with the Lakers in 2023; Reaves is getting into the third season of that deal, which features a $14.9 million participant choice for the 2026-27 season. Final season, Reaves averaged a career-high 20.2 factors, 5.8 assists and 1.1 steals per sport, whereas capturing 46.0/37.7/87.7. The Lakers went 50-32 and claimed the No. 3 seed within the Western Convention earlier than shedding to the Timberwolves in 5 video games within the first spherical of the playoffs.

June 25

Knicks interviewing James Borrego

New York is interviewing Borrego, the previous head coach of the Charlotte Hornets and a present assistant coach for the New Orleans Pelicans, for its head-coaching emptiness, according to ESPN. Throughout Borrego’s 4 seasons as its head coach (2018-19 season to 2021-22 season), Charlotte went a mixed 148-183. He has been a part of head coach Willie Inexperienced’s teaching employees in New Orleans the previous two seasons. Borrego is the fourth one who has interviewed with the Knicks, with former Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown, former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins and Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori being the opposite three.

John Collins opts into participant choice with Jazz

Collins has opted into his participant choice for the 2025-26 season as a substitute of testing free company. The veteran ahead averaged 19 factors per sport and eight.2 rebounds all through his eighth season. He may have commanded a line of suitors on the open market, nevertheless it’s potential no staff would have supplied him greater than the $26.58 million he is set to make by remaining with the Jazz. 

Fred VanVleet, Rockets comply with new deal

Houston is signing VanVleet to a two-year, $50 million deal, according to ESPN. VanVleet had a $44.9 million staff choice within the ultimate 12 months of his three-year, $128.5 million deal for subsequent season, which Houston was set to say no. The 31-year-old averaged 14.1 factors, 5.6 assists and 1.6 steals per sport, whereas capturing 37.8/34.5/81.0 final season. 

June 24

Pelicans, Wizards make four-player commerce

New Orleans is buying and selling CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round choose to Washington for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the No. 40 choose within the 2025 NBA Draft, according to ESPN. McCollum is getting into the ultimate season of a two-year, $64 million deal, whereas Poole is getting into the third season of a four-year, $128 million deal. The Wizards and Pelicans every missed the playoffs final season.

June 23

Daniel Gafford intends to signal extension with Mavericks

The middle, who’s set to enter his seventh season, has one 12 months remaining on a three-year, $40.1 million deal that he signed in 2023. Gafford’s subsequent deal is predicted to be one other three-year extension, price $60 million, that will run by means of the 2028-29 season. It could be a lift in pay for Gafford after a career-best season wherein he averaged 12.3 factors per sport and 6.8 rebounds. 

Middleton has picked up his $33.3 million participant choice with the Wizards for the 2025-26 season, according to ESPN. The three-time NBA All-Star was traded to Washington forward of the NBA commerce deadline by the Bucks. The 33-year-old has been coping with ankle accidents and solely made 37 appearances final season for each groups. Middleton helped the Bucks win the 2019 NBA Finals. 

June 22

Durant will be part of the Rockets in a blockbuster commerce that may see him go away the Suns, according to ESPN. In return, the Suns will reportedly obtain veteran guards Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. They will additionally obtain six draft picks, together with the No. 10 general choose within the 2025 NBA Draft. The opposite 5 picks are second-round picks. Durant, who might be 37 at first of subsequent season, is getting into the ultimate season of a four-year, $194.2 million deal.

June 19

Rockets lengthen head coach Ime Udoka

Houston signed Udoka to a “long-term” extension that makes him one of many highest-paid head coaches within the NBA, according to ESPN. Earlier this month, the Rockets denied the Knicks permission to talk with Udoka about their head-coaching emptiness after they fired Tom Thibodeau. In Udoka’s second season as head coach, the Rockets went 52-30, claiming the No. 2 seed within the Western Convention earlier than shedding to the Warriors within the first spherical of the playoffs. Houston is a mixed 93-71 below Udoka, who was beforehand the pinnacle coach of the Celtics within the 2021-22 NBA season, with Boston reaching the NBA Finals.

June 15

The Magic have acquired Bane from the Grizzlies for guards Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony, together with 4 unprotected first-round picks and a first-round choose swap, ESPN reported. The picks Memphis is receiving are the No. 16 choose within the 2025 NBA Draft, the Suns’ 2026 first-round choose in 2026, Orlando’s 2028 unprotected first-round choose and Orlando’s 2030 first-round choose. The choose swap is a evenly protected first-round choose in 2029, in accordance with ESPN. Bane, who’ll flip 27 later in June, has been a giant purpose why the Grizzlies have made the playoffs in three of the final 4 seasons. The 2020 first-round choose has averaged 20.2 factors per sport in that stretch, together with 19.2 factors per sport this previous season. He is additionally been among the many sport’s high 3-point shooters over that point, making 40.7% of his makes an attempt from deep because the begin of the 2021-22 season.

June 14

Houston signed Adams to a three-year, $39 million extension, ESPN reported. Adams, who might be 32 at first of subsequent season, averaged 3.9 factors and 5.6 rebounds per sport this 12 months in his first wholesome season with the Rockets.

June 13

Russell Westbrook to say no choice, develop into free agent

Westbrook will decline his $3.4 million participant choice with the Nuggets for the 2025-2026 season, per ESPN. Westbrook is recovering from hand surgical procedure to restore a number of fractures sustained in the course of the season, however up to now these varieties of accidents have price him 14 and 12 video games in a season, respectively, so the expectation is that he’d be able to go properly earlier than coaching camp within the fall. The veteran guard averaged 13.3 factors and 6.1 assists whereas capturing almost 52% on 2-point makes an attempt in 75 video games for the Nuggets.

June 12

Spurs, 76ers discussing first-round choose swap

Per multiple reports, Philadelphia has mentioned shifting up within the draft from No. 3 to No. 2 with San Antonio. The Spurs have already got a full backcourt — which is the place the presumed second-overall choice, Rutgers‘ Dylan Harper, would find yourself — whereas the Sixers want to add to their very own backcourt that already consists of Tyrese Maxey. Whether or not the Spurs would truly search for a deal that will web them some extra draft property to make up for the hole between the second and third picks is unknown, however the two groups have at the least mentioned the swap.

June 11

Warmth and Tyler Herro working towards extension

The Warmth and Herro appear to be on the identical web page as the 2 sides work towards an extension. Herro is getting into the penultimate 12 months of his prior deal, wherein he is set to be paid $31 million in 2025-26 and $33 million in 2026-27. The extension he and the Warmth are eyeing is reportedly a three-year deal, price $149.7 million ($49.9 million AAV). The potential increase is warranted for Herro, who’s coming off a 2024-25 season wherein he posted career-bests in factors (23.9 per sport) and assists (5.5) and earned his first All-Star nod.

June 2

Raptors eyeing offseason shake-up — is Giannis Antetokounmpo on the desk?

After three consecutive playoff-less seasons, Toronto is seeking to make adjustments and will reportedly try to acquire a “big fish” this offseason. Getting Antetokounmpo could be like reeling in a fantastic white shark. Toronto has accrued gamers with the salaries wanted to construct a bundle for a transfer like this — buying and selling for and increasing Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Realistically, if Antetokounmpo is on the desk, no person ought to be off limits for Toronto, together with younger star Scottie Barnes. It could make sense for Antetokounmpo, too, as a result of, whereas he hasn’t formally requested to be traded away from Milwaukee, he is expressed a want to remain in a a lot weaker Japanese Convention. In accordance with an ESPN report from May, the two-time MVP mentioned he is “open-minded about exploring whether or not his greatest long-term match is remaining in Milwaukee or taking part in elsewhere.”

Examine again for updates.

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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