Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan ICYMI @SamQuinnCBS and I just discussed: 🔴 Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro 🔵 Naz Reid re-signing 🔴Sam Merrill re-signing 🔴 Davion Mitchell re-signing 🔴 Pistons opening up cap space for Nickeil Alexander-Walker? 🟣 Where do the Lakers go from here? 🟢 Anfernee Simons teams pic.x.com/L7t48MpHFI – 11:02 PM
The speculation was rampant all around the league when news of James’ decision broke, with rival executives wondering if this was a precursor to a trade request (James, remember, has a no-trade clause and could thus control any such move). Or, of course, it could be yet another attempt to apply pressure to the front … Read more
Ace Bailey: “Blessed to Be Here” – Utah Jazz Rookie’s Draft Night, Comments & Early Outlook Ace Bailey’s NBA Draft journey was one of the most closely watched stories of 2025. Selected fifth overall by the Utah Jazz, the Rutgers standout had previously skipped pre-draft workouts and raised questions about his willingness to go to … Read more
Getty Images Deandre Ayton and the Portland Trail Blazers are finalizing a buyout that will make the center a free agent, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Ayton, who turns 27 next month, arrived in Portland from the Phoenix Suns in 2023 as part of the three-team deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. … Read more
Team sources say LeBron James and the Lakers did not discuss deals that would have added years to his Lakers tenure that began in 2018, either by way of extension or with him opting out and signing a new deal. Conversely, James and his camp signaled months ago that there would be no discounts offered … Read more
Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent, sources told ESPN. Ayton, who turns 27 next month, had $35.6 million left on his contract, which was set to expire next summer. He is now free to sign with any team, including those in both aprons, despite … Read more
Getty Images The Utah Jazz have traded guard Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for big man Jusuf Nurkić, the teams announced Sunday. Sexton has spent the last three seasons in Utah and will play for his third NBA team next season. Sexton, 26, averaged 18.4 points, 4.2 assists and … Read more
Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey has been one of the biggest talking points of the offseason because of the drama in the days leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft. With Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper locks to go No. 1 and No. 2 on draft night, all eyes were on Bailey, who had canceled a workout with the … Read more
Getty Images The Houston Rockets have struck a deal with Jabari Smith on a five-year, $122 million extension that is fully guaranteed and locks him in through the 2030-31 season, according to ESPN. The former Auburn star averaged 12.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game last season in 57 games played, and was set to enter … Read more
Jun 29, 2025, 08:22 PM ET Ace Bailey indicated Sunday that he never thought about holding out or forcing a trade after the Utah Jazz drafted him No. 5 overall. Bailey reported to Utah after he was criticized for his approach to the pre-draft process, during which he refused to work out for teams interested … Read more
Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. intends to sign a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension, sources told ESPN. Rockets officials and Smith’s agent, Wallace Prather of LIFT Sports Management, negotiated the fully guaranteed deal through 2030-31 season. The Rockets have held significant belief in Smith, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2022 NBA … Read more
Getty Images Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is remaining in Los Angeles. ESPN reports that the 11-time NBA All-Star is declining his player option and plans to sign a new two-year, $81.5 million deal to return to the Clippers. The second year of this new contract reportedly has a player option and is partially … Read more