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• NBA Notes: Nuggets, Peyton Watson, Sixers, Quentin Grimes, Lakers
Nuggets The Nuggets are expected to make a strong effort to keep restricted free agent Peyton Watson despite concerns about the hamstring injuries that hampered him throughout the season. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, league observers generally expect Watson’s next contract to fall somewhere in the $20 million-to-$25 million annual range. The challenge, of course, […] The pos...2026See also Peyton Watson
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• NBA Rumors: Jalen Duren, Pistons, Jazz, Austin Reaves, Lakers, Blazers
Pistons According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, there remains a strong expectation that the Pistons will retain restricted free agent Jalen Duren despite an uneven playoff performance. Duren appeared headed toward a maximum contract after earning All-NBA Third Team honors and finishing second in Most Improved Player voting. While his postseason may have cooled some of […] The post NBA Rumors...2026See also Jalen Duren
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• Sixers Notes: Grimes, Barlow, Oubre, Watford, Offseason
There’s increased pressure on the Sixers to hang onto unrestricted free agent Quentin Grimes this offseason after the team traded another guard – Jared McCain – to Oklahoma City at the February deadline, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. As Bontemps points out, re-signing Grimes and free agent wing Kelly Oubre Jr. would likely push Philadelphia’s […]...2026See more articles Quentin Grimes
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• Free Agent Rumors: Duren, Kessler, Reaves, Dosunmu, More
Jalen Duren of the Pistons and Walker Kessler of the Jazz will be two of the top centers on the free agent market this offseason, but both will be restricted and the expectation is that they’ll remain with their current clubs, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Duren looked headed for a potential maximum-salary contract after […]...2026Visit the page Jalen Duren
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• NBA draft lottery reform: Pros and cons of the new...
On the eve of the league's vote to enact significant anti-tanking measures, Tim Bontemps examines the good, the bad and the head-scratching changes coming to the draft lottery....2026
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• NBA Rumors: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Celtics, Neemias Queta, Mavericks
Pistons The Pistons could have a tricky negotiation ahead with Jalen Duren. A spot on an All-NBA team would make Duren eligible for a Rose Rule extension worth up to 30 percent of the cap, though that may be higher than Detroit is comfortable going, per ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst. One Western Conference […] The post NBA Rumors: Pistons, Jalen Duren, Celtics, Neemias Queta, Maver...2026Read about Jalen Duren
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• Draft Notes: Top Prospects, Bidunga, Mobley, Bizjack
Ahead of the 2026 NBA draft, Jeremy Woo and Tim Bontemps and ESPN interviewed over a dozen NBA scouts and executives to get their thoughts on the top prospects in this year’s class. There’s no consensus No. 1 overall pick, but most of the league personnel who spoke to ESPN viewed BYU forward AJ Dybantsa […]...2026Read about Jeremy Woo
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• Lakers Notes: LeBron, Doncic, Centers, Smart
The amount of money LeBron James is willing to accept in his next contract will help determine where he plays next season or if he plays at all, according to Dave McMenamin and Tim Bontemps of ESPN. James will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, which is an unusual position as he typically holds […]...2026Continue with LeBron James
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• NBA’s latest tanking proposals again show no easy answerIt’s safe to say that figuring out how to curb tanking and fixing the NBA Draft lottery have not been Adam Silver’s strong suits. This is something covered in great detail by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps on a recent Hoop Collective Podcast. But in Silver’s defense, it’s not been for a lack of trying. “Since enacting […] The post NBA’s latest tanking proposals again...2026See also Adam Silver -
• Draft Notes: Flemings, Peterson, Dybantsa, Boozer, More
All 30 NBA teams had representatives present at this week’s Big 12 tournament, which featured 10 prospects projected to go in the first round of ESPN’s latest mock draft, write Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps of ESPN. While much of the focus of this year’s class has been at the very top, executives laud the […]...2026Click for news about Brian Windhorst
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• Real Beasts of East? Cavs, Sixers, Knicks aiming to make their claimThe Eastern Conference picture is starting to sharpen, but there are still a few pressure points worth watching entering the All-Star break. For ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, it starts in Cleveland. “Harden’s assimilation in Cleveland is an obvious one,” Bontemps said. “Will he and Donovan Mitchell successfully co-exist? Can he coax more consistent play out of […] The post Real Beasts of East? Cavs, ...2026Read about Eastern Conference -
• Post-Deadline Notes: 2027 Draft, Tanking, Pacers, More
Two teams near the bottom of the NBA’s standings, the Wizards and Jazz, raised eyebrows this week by making blockbuster deals for veterans stars Anthony Davis and Jaren Jackson Jr., respectively. According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Washington’s and Utah’s willingness to push their rebuilds forward by sacrificing 2026 cap room and attempting to contend […]...2026Check it out Anthony Davis
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• What NBA insiders are watching amid trade deadline aftermath
Tim Bontemps canvasses the league after the trade deadline's grand finale, which now sets up a fascinating summer....2026
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• NBA trade deadline intel: What we're hearing on Harden, Giannis, AD and more
With just two days until the deadline, which players and teams are Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst watching?...2026Visit the page Brian Windhorst
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• Trade Rumors: Magic, Raptors, Celtics, Cavs, Thunder, AD
Sources around the NBA expect the Magic to make a move at the trade deadline to move under the luxury tax line, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst. Orlando is operating about $5.6MM into the tax, so a deal involving Tyus Jones‘ expiring $7MM contract could address the issue. However, as Bontemps and […]...2026Read about Brian Windhorst
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• Rival exec: ‘Cavs active’ in trade talks ahead of deadlineThe Cavaliers appear to be approaching a pivotal stretch, both on the court and behind the scenes. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst, the Cavs are heading toward what one league source described as a potential “gut check” moment with Donovan Mitchell, who has one more guaranteed year left on his contract and […] The post Rival exec: ‘Cavs active’ in...2026See also Brian Windhorst -
• Giannis Antetokounmpo Watch could extend beyond trade deadlineThe Bucks may be more open than ever to moving Giannis Antetokounmpo, but do not expect a quick resolution. Around the NBA, the belief is that the Giannis saga will stretch at least through Thursday and possibly well beyond, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst. Apparently, Milwaukee’s front office is in no rush […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo Watch could extend beyond tra...2026Click for news about Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Giannis Trade Rumors: Timeline, Lakers, Sixers, Raptors
Although the Bucks are more willing than ever to consider trading two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the widespread expectation around the league is that the Giannis saga will extend to at least Thursday and potentially well beyond that, according to Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst of ESPN. As Bontemps and Windhorst note, general manager Jon Horst […]...2026See more Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• NBA trade deadline intel: League insiders on Bucks...
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst examine eight East contenders, and how a Giannis trade could alter the conference hierarchy....2026Check it out Brian Windhorst
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• Rockets, Spurs Not Expected To Enter Trade Deadline Bidding For Giannis AntetokounmpoThe San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets each possess the combination of young talent and future draft picks where they could put together a trade offer to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo without completely sacrificing their ability to compete for a title this season. But neither team is expected to enter the bidding for Antetokounmpo now that he has come onto the market ahead of th...2026See more Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Trade Rumors: Morant, Antetokounmpo, Yabusele, Pelicans, Clippers
Injuries to two star players may be taking some of the excitement out of the trade deadline, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Grizzlies guard Ja Morant and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo were expected to be two of the top names on the market, but Morant suffered an elbow sprain that will force him to miss […]...2026Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Celtics Notes: Queta, Deadline, Center, Williams, TPE, More
As Tim Bontemps of ESPN writes, the Celtics had a glaring hole in the middle of their starting lineup after trading Kristaps Porzingis and losing Al Horford and Luke Kornet in free agency. However, Neemias Queta has emerged as a solid center in his first season as significant rotation player, averaging 10.3 points, 8.2 rebounds […]...2026Read about Kristaps Porzingis
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• Trade Rumors: Morant, Heat, Lakers, Raptors, Bucks, Wolves
Classifying the level of league-wide trade interest in Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant as “tepid,” ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst say the Heat‘s interest, specifically, has been overstated. As Bontemps and Windhorst explain, Miami has been “laser focused” on keeping its salary cap relatively clean for the 2027 offseason, when superstars like Nikola Joki...2026Read about Brian Windhorst
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• 10 NBA teams that could swing trade season's final 20 days
Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst have the latest intel on 10 teams with major deadline decisions....2026Visit the page Brian Windhorst
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• Jaren Jackson's Feelings On Grizzlies' Rebuild Drawing Attention From Rival TeamsAs the Memphis Grizzlies evaluate their trade options involving Ja Morant, there are questions of how Jaren Jackson Jr. will feel about the franchise moving forward with even a bigger rebuild of their roster than it first appeared when they traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in June. The Grizzlies followed up their trade of Bane by signing Jackson to a renegotiate-and-extend contract worth $...2026Read about Jaren Jackson -
• NBA Rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, trade deadline, tanking talkAround the league, there’s a growing belief that 2026 is when the Giannis Antetokounmpo situation in Milwaukee finally reaches a crossroads. Several executives who spoke with ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps told Bontemps they expect the Bucks’ long-running balancing act to hit an inflection point next year. “The rubber is going to finally hit […] The post NBA Rumors: Giannis Antetoko...2026Visit the page Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• NBA Executives Predict Quiet Trade Deadline Ahead Of 'Crazy Summer'NBA executives anticipate a relatively quiet February trade deadline but expect significant movement during the 2026 offseason, according to multiple league sources. Large player salaries and new CBA restrictions are limiting trade possibilities as teams navigate luxury tax aprons and roster-building limitations. ESPN's Tim Bontemps reported on the outlook as the league reaches the halfway point o...2026See also Eastern Conference -
• Windhorst/Bontemps’ Latest: Giannis, Trade Deadline, LeBron, More
A number of league insiders who spoke to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps about what will happen in the NBA in 2026 believe that this will be the year the Giannis Antetokounmpo saga in Milwaukee reaches an inflection point, according to Bontemps. “The rubber is going to finally hit the road, one way or […]...2026See more articles Brian Windhorst
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• NBA straw poll sets up familiar MVP battle: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola JokicIf the early temperature check on the MVP race is worth anything, buckle up. This one might go wire to wire. ESPN’s Tim Bontemps released his first MVP straw poll of the season, and it’s already a two-man race between Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver’s Nikola Jokic. And it’s tight. SGA received 57 first-place […] The post NBA straw poll sets up familiar MVP battle: Shai Gil...2025Visit the page Shai Gilgeous Alexander -
• Concerns About Aprons, Depth Making Teams Warier Of Highly Paid VetsAs teams around the NBA weigh potential trades or signings that would add a maximum-salary (or near-max) veteran to their roster, they’ve become increasingly wary of navigating the tax aprons, as well as maintaining enough flexibility to build a deep roster, according to executives who spoke to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps. “There are […]...2025See also Brian Windhorst