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Western Conference trade rumors, contract, salary
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• West Offseason Grades 2025Nate and Danny hand out offseason grades for all 15 Western Conference teams, analyzing each front office's approach in free agency, trades, and the draft. They highlight Dallas' aggressive moves to build around Cooper Flagg, Denver's quiet summer and internal development strategy, and Golden State's crossroads as they navigate their aging core. The Rockets' eventful offseason, the Clippers' reshu...2025See more articles Cooper Flagg -
• Bulls Will Likely Keep Ayo Dosunmu Amid NBA Trade Rumors
The Chicago Bulls are expected to keep veteran guard Ayo Dosunmu despite various trade rumors this summer. The 25-year-old is set to enter his fifth NBA season in 2025-26. Bulls Had Substantive Trade Talks Involving Ayo Dosunmu The Bulls reportedly held “substantive talks” with a Western Conference playoff team regarding Dosunmu, but the two sides failed […] The post Bulls Will Likely Keep A...2025Visit the page Chicago Bulls
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• NBA Scout Thinks Spurs Rookie Dylan Harper Could Make De’Aaron Fox ‘Expendable’One NBA scout thinks San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper could make De’Aaron Fox “expendable.” The Spurs drafted Harper with the second overall pick in this year’s NBA draft. Fox was traded by the Sacramento Kings to San Antonio last season. “[Harper] has some [Manu] Ginobili to his offensive game,” one Western Conference scout told […] The post NB...2025Continue with San Antonio Spurs -
• Lauri Markkanen Trade Rumors: Jazz Not Moving All-Star Wing
Although the Utah Jazz parted ways with veterans Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, and Collin Sexton this offseason, the Western Conference team is reportedly not planning to move Lauri Markkanen this summer. Jazz Intend To Build Around Lauri Markkanen According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, scouts and executives are wondering “whether the Jazz would trade 28-year-old Markkanen […] The po...2025Click for news about Lauri Markkanen
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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Angel Reese, Carmelo Anthony chosen for NBA 2K26 covers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has compiled a few accolades the last few months. He finished the 2024-25 regular season as the NBA scoring champion. He was named the Western Conference finals MVP in May and then the NBA Finals MVP after leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a league championship last month. His first signature shoe with Converse will be released this fall, and last week, he agreed to a fo...2025Read about Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic will delay his extension talks until the ’26 offseason
As long as the Nuggets have Nikola Jokic, they’ll be contenders in the Western Conference. The 30-year-old center is widely regarded as the #1 basketball player in the world. Nobody comes close to what Jokic can do for his size and posistion. ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted that Jokic will not seek a contract extension with […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic will delay his extens...2025See more Nikola Jokic
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• Spurs, Clippers among potential suitors for Luke Kornet in free agency: Reports
The 2025 NBA free agent class isn’t loaded with stars or franchise-altering players, but there are several veterans worth pursuing, and that includes Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet. The 29-year-old veteran is able to become an unrestricted free agent when the market opens at 6 p.m. ET on Monday. Any team in need of a big man this offseason should consider signing Kornet, and at least two West...2025Check it out Luke Kornet
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• Deandre Ayton is a perfect fit for this Western Conference contenderDeandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers and will enter free agency, according to ESPN's Shams Charania....2025Visit the page Deandre Ayton -
• Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets Agree To Five-Year, $125M ExtensionJabari Smith Jr. and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a five-year, $125 million contract extension. The contract will reportedly feature no team or player options. Smith is represented by Wallace Prather. Smith's future with the Rockets has been uncertain as they have evaluated major trade options and also acquired Kevin Durant. Smith was the third overall pick in the 2022 draft out of Auburn b...2025Continue with Jabari Smith -
• Julius Randle, Wolves Agree To Three-Year, $100M ContractJulius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a three-year contract worth $100 million. Randle will opt out for next season in order to sign the new deal with Minnesota. The contract will carry a player option for the 2027-28 season. Randle was acquired by the Wolves ahead of last season in the trade that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. The Timberwolves have now locke...2025Check it out Julius Randle
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• Celtics Listening To Trade Offers On Jaylen Brown, Derrick WhiteThe Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick W...2025See also Derrick White -
• Celtics Have Received Significant Interest On Jaylen Brown Trade From Multiple TeamsThe Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick W...2025See more articles Boston Celtics
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• 2025 NBA Offseason Preview: Minnesota TimberwolvesAfter making it to the Western Conference Finals in 2024 for the first time in 20 years, the Timberwolves found themselves at the center of a battle over team ownership and facing an increasingly concerning long-term salary cap situation entering last summer. Glen Taylor was fighting to stop minority stakeholders Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez […]...2025Read about Minnesota Timberwolves -
• Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Grizzlies Not Interested In Former MVP
The Memphis Grizzlies received four first-round picks from the Orlando Magic after trading Desmond Bane earlier this week, but the Western Conference contender is still not pursuing Kevin Durant. Grizzlies Are Not Targeting Kevin Durant Damichael Cole of The Commercial Appeal reported Wednesday that Memphis has no desire to trade for the Phoenix Suns superstar […] The post Kevin Durant Trade...2025Check it out Kevin Durant
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• Ime Udoka, Rockets Agree To Long-Term ExtensionIme Udoka and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a long-term contract extension that will make him one of the NBA's highest paid coaches. The Rockets finished the regular season second in the Western Conference in Udoka's second season with the franchise. Udoka previously led the Boston Celtics to the Finals in 2022 in his first season as head coach. Udoka was suspended on the eve of the 2022-23 s...2025Check it out Ime Udoka -
• Wolves Likely In Position To Trade For Kevin Durant If They ChooseThe Minnesota Timberwolves are believed to be very close to a potential Kevin Durant trade with the Phoenix Suns, but they face a question of whether they should move forward with it considering he has expressed a strong preference to be dealt to one of the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets or Miami Heat. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Durant has "no desire, no interest in playing for the Mi...2025Read about Minnesota Timberwolves -
• Knicks Hiring Jason Kidd Remains PossibilityThe door on the New York Knicks hiring Jason Kidd as head coach "is not completely closed," according to Ian Begley of SNY. The news comes after the Mavs denied the Knicks' request to speak to Kidd last week. Begley adds that the move remains possible as of Monday. Kidd was hired by the Mavericks in 2021 to replace Rick Carlisle and has led the team to the Western Conference Finals twice, includin...2025See also New York Knicks -
• Grizzlies Expected To Offer Jaren Jackson Jr. $200M+ Extension; Ja Morant Considered Less LikelyJaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies were previously expected to agree to a renegotiate-and-extend contract this offseason and the mechanics of that type of deal became easier following the team's trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. "He is now in a position to sign a contract extension of over $200 million," said Brian Windhorst on Monday. "I would feel like that is very strongly go...2025Check it out Jaren Jackson -
• Steven Adams, Rockets Agree To Three-Year, $39M ExtensionSteven Adams and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension. Adams became a key part of the Rockets finishing second in the Western Conference during the regular season and proved he could play alongside Alperen Sengun in their double-big lineup. The Rockets acquired Adams from the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2023-24 season when he was out injured. Adams, who ...2025Check it out Steven Adams -
• Executive Predicts Record-Breaking NBA Draft Day Trade ActivityThe NBA has seen limited draft day trading activity among lottery teams in recent years, but that trend could change dramatically in 2025. Unlike typical draft years where top-five picks are held by rebuilding franchises committed to their draft boards, this year features playoff-contending teams in prime positions. The San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers hold the second and third picks, resp...2025Visit the page San Antonio Spurs
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• Knicks 'Absolutely' Want To Hire Jason Kidd; Mavericks' Position Remains Unclear
The New York Knicks have zeroed in on Jason Kidd as their preferred head coaching candidate, but the situation is complicated by his long-term contract with the Dallas Mavericks. "The Knicks absolutely would like to hire Jason Kidd to be their next head coach," ESPN's Brian Windhorst said on Get Up. "The question is whether the Dallas Mavericks will allow that. And that's really where this is. It ...2025Check it out New York Knicks
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• Knicks Interested In Chris FinchChris Finch is a candidate of interest for the New York Knicks' head coaching vacancy. Gersson Rosas, who now works for the Knicks, hired Finch as head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2021. The Knicks presumably would have to send some sort of compensation to the Wolves to let Finch out of his contract. Finch signed a four-year extension with the Wolves in June 2024 following their appearan...2025Continue with Chris Finch -
• Knicks made offer for Kevin Durant at trade deadline: NBA insider.Durant instead stayed with the Suns, who finished 11th in the Western Conference....2025Visit the page Kevin Durant -
• Austin Ainge Says Jazz Won't Tank This Upcoming SeasonAustin Ainge met with the media for the first time since being announced at the president of basketball operations for the Utah Jazz. One of the questions Ainge was asked about was if the Jazz would continue to manipulate playing time in an effort to tank for draft position. Ainge was concise, but clear in his answer. "You won't see that this year," Ainge said. Over the last three seasons, Utah ha...2025Click for news about Austin Ainge -
• Austin Ainge says the Jazz won't tank, and they won't need to in a loaded Western ConferenceThe Jazz can get a high draft pick in 2026 without putting their thumb on the tanking scale...2025Read about Austin Ainge -
• Tim Connelly Expects To Remain With Wolves Long-TermTim Connelly expects to remain as president of basketball operations of the Minnesota Timberwolves for the long-term now that Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez will take over as controlling owners in the upcoming weeks. Connelly moved an opt out in his contract from the 2024 offseason to this one as Lore and Rodriguez battled for control with Glen Taylor. "Super happy here," Connelly said. "It's been g...2025Continue with Tim Connelly -
• NBA's Second Apron Creating 'Sandwich Effect' With Offseason Trade Surge AnticipatedThe NBA is expected to have a volatile offseason with contrast between the two conferences, along with second apron concerns amongst multiple teams, creating an environment that fosters a number of major trades. The Eastern Conference is suddenly fairly wide open after the Cleveland Cavaliers disappointed in the playoffs while the Boston Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum as they also reset thei...2025Click for news about Eastern Conference -
• NBA Trade Rumors: Heat, Timberwolves Expected to Pursue Kevin Durant
The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves will likely show trade interest this offseason in Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Timberwolves Nearly Acquired Kevin Durant At NBA Trade Deadline After the Timberwolves’ season ended in the Western Conference finals for the second year in a row, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggested […] The post NBA Trade Rumors: ...2025Visit the page Kevin Durant
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• Wolves Were More Serious About Trading For Kevin Durant At Trade Deadline Than AssumedThe Minnesota Timberwolves had stronger interest in acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline than previously assumed. The cap machinations required to consummate a trade were extremely challenging as two second apron teams, but the impending free agencies of Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could change the equation. "It became clear to me in talking t...2025Visit the page Minnesota Timberwolves -
• NBA Veteran Extensions Have Increased 900 Percent Since 2011 CBA
Front office executives have communicated to multiple reporters the expectation that the 2025 NBA offseason will likely be an eventful one and even "might be the craziest ever." Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant could be traded with intriguing pieces certain to be dealt in return, while the Boston Celtics are expected to trade one or more key pieces as well. It will be part of the NBA's ...2025Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo