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Jake Fischer trade rumors, contract, salary
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• NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nets
Spurs Spurs center Victor Wembanyama hasn’t signed his rookie extension yet, and there’s suddenly an interesting reason why. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, there has been chatter around the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas that Wembanyama may be willing to sign for less than the maximum salary in an effort to […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Lakers, A...2026Visit the page Victor Wembanyama
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• Hawks Among Teams Eyeing Peyton WatsonThe Clippers maintain their previously reported interest in Peyton Watson, while the Hawks have also shown “fresh” interest in the Nuggets‘ restricted free agent forward, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, for either team to offer Watson the $25MM+ annual salary he’s reportedly seeking, a sign-and-trade would almost certainly be necessary. [...2026See more Peyton Watson -
• Spurs’ Wembanyama Considering Non-Max Extension?There have been rumblings in Las Vegas suggesting that Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who is eligible for a rookie scale extension this offseason, is considering the possibility of signing for less than his maximum salary in order to afford the team more salary cap flexibility going forward, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter […]...2026Visit the page Victor Wembanyama -
• NBA Rumors: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, Hawks, Peyton Watson, Nuggets
Lakers The Lakers remain in pursuit of free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, but completing a sign-and-trade with the Hawks may not be as simple as initially believed. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Atlanta has been resistant to a proposed package centered around Jarred Vanderbilt and a 2032 first-round pick swap. That differs […] The post NBA Rumors: Lakers, Jonathan Kuminga, H...2026Visit the page Jonathan Kuminga
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• Jonathan Kuminga Most Likely To Leave Hawks Via Sign-And-TradeThe Atlanta Hawks declined their $24.3 million team option on Jonathan Kuminga for the 20226-27 season, but they are still expected to recoup some level of value with should he exit from the team via a sign-and-trade. Jake Fischer reports that a resolution will "almost certainly" be via a sign-and-trade rather than Kuminga signing outright into another team's salary cap space. The Los Angeles Lake...2026Click for news about Jonathan Kuminga -
• Victor Wembanyama Considering Discount Extension With SpursVictor Wembanyama is considering signing for less than his potential maximum rookie scale contract extension value with the San Antonio Spurs, reports Jake Fischer. Wembanyama can sign for at least 25 percent of the salary cap or up to 30 percent of the cap if he is either an All-NBA selection or Defensive Player of the Year award winner during the upcoming season. Wembanyama could sign for less t...2026Continue with Victor Wembanyama -
• Hornets’ Miles Bridges Back On Trade Block?The Hornets are expected to make forward Miles Bridges available in trade discussions in conjunction with this month’s draft, report Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). A 2018 lottery pick who has spent his entire NBA career in Charlotte, Bridges averaged 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 31.0 […]...2026See more articles Miles Bridges -
• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade viewed as increasingly likely before NBA draftThe drumbeat surrounding a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade is getting louder. According to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line, there is a growing belief around the NBA that the Bucks will trade the two-time MVP before the June 23 draft. In fact, Fischer and Stein report that virtually every team they speak […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo trade viewed as increasingly likel...2026Read about Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Hornets To Make Miles Bridges Available In Trade TalksThe Charlotte Hornets are expected to make Miles Bridges available in trade discussions, sources told Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The team discussed deals for Bridges at the trade deadline, though there could be a wider market now as Bridges is entering the final year of his deal worth $22.8 million. The 28-year-old averaged 17.1 points and 5.8 rebounds last season....2026Check it out Charlotte Hornets -
• LeBron James Prefers Returning To Lakers Next Season As Warriors Remain InterestedLeBron James prefers to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season, according to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Warriors also remain interested in adding James to their core of Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler. The team could offer the possibility of James commuting from Los Angeles to some degree. Both destinations would almost certainly require James to take a...2026Read about LeBron James
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Jake Fischer trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Bucks Expected To Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo Before Draft; Heat Remain Favored DestinationThe Milwaukee Bucks are expected to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before the NBA Draft on June 23, according to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The team is operating as if it will receive an extra first-round pick in addition to the current No. 10 pick. The Bucks also prefer waiting until after the NBA Finals to trade Antetokounmpo as they want to see if the Knicks blow a 2-0 Finals ...2026Check it out Milwaukee Bucks -
• Fischer’s Latest: Sabonis, Hawks, Porzingis, Wade, Ellis
Rival teams are expecting the Kings to make Domantas Sabonis available in trade talks again this summer after he stayed with Sacramento through the February deadline, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). As Fischer writes, the Kings are facing a significant cap crunch this offseason and are “known to be looking” […]...2026See also Domantas Sabonis
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• Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson already drawing significant free agent interestMitchell Robinson is about to get paid, just maybe not by Knicks. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Robinson is expected to draw significant external interest this offseason as he heads into unrestricted free agency. Fischer compares the situation to former Knicks teammate Isaiah Hartenstein, who landed a three-year, $87 million deal with […] The post Knicks’ Mitchell Robins...2026Read about Mitchell Robinson -
• Dean Wade to be Cavs’ second free agent priority after James HardenThe Cavaliers have some roster decisions to make this summer, and the order of operations is starting to take shape. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Cleveland’s first priority is working out a new deal with James Harden. Once that’s handled, president of basketball operations Koby Altman is expected to turn his attention […] The post Dean Wade to be Cavs’ secon...2026Click for news about Dean Wade -
• NBA Rumors: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Sixers, Paul George, draft
Mavericks The Mavericks continue to insist they’re excited about pairing Cooper Flagg with a healthy Kyrie Irving, but NBA insider Jake Fischer isn’t entirely convinced the veteran guard will still be in Dallas by opening night. “I don’t necessarily believe” Irving will remain with the Mavericks through the summer, Fischer said on his latest Bleacher […] The pos...2026See also Paul George
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• Heat viewed as frontrunner in Giannis sweepstakes; Cavs remain team to watchThe Heat continue to be viewed by many around the NBA as the frontrunner for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. But according to recent reporting, the Cavaliers remain one of several wild-card teams worth monitoring if Milwaukee eventually decides to move the two-time MVP. Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Athletic’s Sam Amick and Eric […] The post Heat viewed as frontrunner in Gi...2026See more Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Hawks Giving Quin Snyder Contract Extension Seen As 'Inevitable'The Atlanta Hawks giving head coach Quin Snyder a contract extension is seen as "inevitable" around the league, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. There were rumors during the regular season that the Cavs would pursue Snyder, though Kenny Atkinson will return as head coach next season. The Hawks recently promoted Onsi Saleh to the President of Basketball Operations role th...2026Check it out Atlanta Hawks -
• Cavs Confident Of Re-Signing James Harden To Multiyear Extension Worth Around $30M Per SeasonThe Cleveland Cavaliers are confident that they will be able to re-sign James Harden to a multiyear extension this offseason, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The two sides are likely to agree on a deal around $30 million per season. Harden has expressed his desire to return to the Cavs next season. The Cavs are also unlikely to be involved in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade...2026Check it out Cleveland Cavaliers -
• Cavs Notes: James Harden, Mike Gansey, Kenny Atkinson
The Cavaliers are already generating plenty of offseason chatter. Here are a few of the latest items from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line: Harden Deal According to Fischer and Stein, the Cavaliers remain optimistic about re-signing James Harden to a new multiyear contract this summer. The expectation is that Harden’s next […] The post Cavs Notes: James Harden, Mike Gansey...2026See also Cavs Notes
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• Cavaliers Unlikely To Trade For Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked as a potential trade partner with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo following their four-game elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals, but sources tell Jake Fischer that the franchise is unlikely to be in the mix for the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player. The Cavaliers could offer a young two-way star in Evan Mobley to the Bucks. There are ...2026Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jake Fischer trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Cavaliers Unlikely To Trade For Giannis Antetokounpo
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked as a potential trade partner with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo following their four-game elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals, but sources tell Jake Fischer that the franchise is unlikely to be in the mix for the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player. The Cavaliers could offer a young two-way star in Evan Mobley to the Bucks. There are ...2026See more Cleveland Cavaliers
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• Thunder Open To Trade No. 17 Pick In Upcoming DraftThe Oklahoma City Thunder have communicated to agents and opposition front offices that they are open to trading the No. 17 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Thunder currently have the No. 12, No. 17, and No. 37 pick in the upcoming draft. All 15 Thunder players are also under contract for next season. Rival front offices have also mentioned the...2026See more articles Oklahoma City Thunder -
• Clippers No. 5 Pick In Upcoming Draft Drawing 'Curiosity'The Los Angeles Clippers' No. 5 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft is drawing "considerable curiosity" around the league, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The Clippers received the pick from the Pacers following the Ivica Zubac trade at the deadline. It was reported last month that Darius Garland and Ty Lue are the only certainties on the team to return next season. With the consens...2026Read about Los Angeles Clippers -
• NBA lottery changes could make teams reluctant to trade picks
The NBA trade market may be shifting, and future first-round picks could become harder to pry loose. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, teams are increasingly hesitant to move draft capital as the NBA moves closer to implementing its new lottery system. Front offices want a clearer picture of how it all works […] The post NBA lottery changes could make teams reluctant to trade pick...2026
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• Sixers Rumors: Front Office, Morey, Embiid, George, More
Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey still had two “expensive” years left on his contract, but that didn’t dissuade the team’s ownership group from deciding that a front office change was necessary, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). After formally confirming on Tuesday that they’ve parted ways with Morey, the 76ers […]...2026See more Daryl Morey
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• Sixers Ownership Approved Of Jared McCain TradePhiladelphia Sixers ownership approved of Daryl Morey trading Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2026 first-round pick and three second-round picks, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. Morey received criticism following the trade with McCain averaging 10.4 points per game with the Thunder. Morey said at the time that the Sixers "sold high" on McCain. With Sixers owners...2026See more Philadelphia Sixers -
• Michael Winger Says Wizards Will Consider Trading Down From No. 1 PickWashington Wizards president Michael Winger told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider that he would consider trading down after securing the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft on Sunday. Winger said that this is "not a savior moment" for the Wizards. The Wizards are currently projected to select AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick. Winger added the Wizards could move down should he and general manager Will ...2026Check it out Michael Winger -
• NBA's Proposed 3-2-1 Lottery Could Bring Live TV Drawing Back For First Time Since 1989If the NBA's proposed "3-2-1" lottery format is approved on May 28, the league is seriously considering holding the draft lottery drawing live on television, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The change would mark the first live televised lottery drawing since 1989. The new format, which requires approval from 23 of the league's 30 teams, would replace the current system of 14 numbered ...2026See also Houston Rockets -
• 2026 NBA Draft Lottery On-Stage, Drawing Room, Media Representatives AnnouncedThe attendees for the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday in Chicago has been announced by the league. The Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets share a 14 percent chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick. The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings have an equal chance of No. 1 at 11.5 percent. The Jazz have never moved up in the lottery. The team winning the lottery in each of the past two s...2026Continue with Indiana Pacers -
• Bucks Notes: Giannis, Celtics, Cavs, Jenkins, More
People around the league continue to believe that regaining control of their own draft capital is likely to appeal to the Bucks in any potential trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Jaylen Brown recently reaffirmed his commitment to the Celtics after his mentor Tracy McGrady suggested the […]...2026See more Giannis Antetokounmpo