LeBron James isn’t going anywhere. According to Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is opting into his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025–26 season. While there had been speculation about free agency, Paul told ESPN that LeBron “values a realistic chance of winning… Continue reading
Kelly Oubre Jr. is running it back with Philly.According to ESPN, the veteran forward has picked up his $8.4 million player option to remain with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2025–26 season. Oubre was a key rotational piece for the Sixers last season, providing two-way versatility, energy, and a scoring punch off the wing. His… Continue reading
The Minnesota Timberwolves are locking in their core for the long run. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, three-time All-Star Julius Randle intends to sign a three-year, $100 million contract with the Timberwolves. The deal includes a player option for the 2027–28 season and follows closely on the heels of Minnesota re-signing 2024 Sixth Man of… Continue reading
In another surprise summer move, the Utah Jazz are trading Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for veteran center Jusuf Nurkić, per ESPN. This deal marks a clear shift in direction for both franchises. The Hornets get a scoring guard in Sexton who can energize their backcourt alongside… Continue reading
The Philadelphia 76ers are making another cap-clearing move. Per ESPN, the Sixers are declining Lonnie Walker IV’s $2.9 million team option, officially making the 25-year-old guard a free agent. Walker played just 20 games with the team last season but made his minutes count, averaging 12.3 points, 23.8 minutes, and shooting 35.4% from deep. Despite… Continue reading
Veteran sharpshooter Eric Gordon is officially testing the free agent market. According to ESPN, Gordon is declining his $3.4 million player option with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2025–26 season. The 35-year-old guard will now explore free agency, though a return to Philly remains on the table. Gordon brought veteran presence and floor spacing to… Continue reading
The Atlanta Hawks are making a roster shift ahead of free agency. According to ESPN, the team is declining the $2.2 million team option on forward Dominick Barlow, making him an unrestricted free agent. Barlow, a 6’9″ athletic forward, showed flashes of potential as a high-energy role player in limited minutes. But with Atlanta retooling… Continue reading
The New York Knicks are continuing to lock in low-cost depth pieces for their frontcourt. According to ESPN, the Knicks are picking up the $2 million team option on center Ariel Hukporti, as confirmed by his agent Tadas Bulotas. The 7-foot German-Togolese big man was known for his rebounding, rim protection, and energy overseas, and… Continue reading
The reigning NBA champions are wasting no time building out their rotation for the future. The Oklahoma City Thunder are signing guard Ajay Mitchell to a three-year, $9 million deal, per Shams Charania. The team declined his 2025–26 team option to restructure a longer commitment — a sign they vawhat Mitchell brings. Mitchell, the 38th… Continue reading
James Harden is staying in Los Angeles — and getting paid. The 11-time All-Star is declining his player option and intends to sign a two-year, $81.5 million contract with the Clippers, per Shams Charania. The second year of the deal includes a player option and is partially guaranteed, giving both Harden and the team future… Continue reading
The Orlando Magic are making strategic financial moves as they shape their roster for the future. According to ESPN, the Magic have declined team options on forward/center Moe Wagner ($11 million) and wing Caleb Houstan ($2.1 million). However, Orlando retains both players’ Bird Rights, which allows them to exceed the cap to re-sign either player… Continue reading
Milwaukee’s heart and hustle is staying home. Bobby Portis intends to sign a three-year, $44 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, per ESPN. The deal includes a player option for the 2027–28 season, negotiated by Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. Portis, who averaged 13.8 points and 7.4 rebounds off the bench last season,… Continue reading
