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“He's an intelligent basketball player.” When the #Celtics traded Robert Williams in the Jrue Holiday deal entering training camp, many questioned the depth/security of Boston’s bigs. All eyes panned to Luke Kornet, who later shined in a C’s Playoff win. si.com/nba/celtics/top-stori…
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Brooklyn Nets forward Josh Minott intends to sign a new two-year, $9 million to return to the franchise, with a team option in second season, sources tell ESPN. The Nets declined Minott’s team option to clear the way for a new contract.
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Toronto Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili is declining his $2.8 million player option for 2026-27 to become a free agent, George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Mamukelashvili will have a strong developing market in free agency.
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The opt-out comes days after the Warriors said they expect Green to pick up the $27.7M option. Instead Green delivers Golden State time and space to pursue Davis with the Wizards and convince James to join Stephen Curry, Green and his old Lakers championship teammate in the Bay.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. This move gives the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade to form a Big 4.
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Golden State was $20M below the first apron prior to Green declining his option. The move will likely open up the full $15M non tax midlevel exception to use and still have enough flexibility to build the bench.
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. This move gives the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade to form a Big 4.
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. This move gives the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade to form a Big 4.
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Nine-year NBA veteran Malik Beasley has been indicted on federal charges for gambling related to a sports betting scheme, such as point shaving and prop bets, his attorney Steve Haney tells ESPN. The government is coordinating a voluntary surrender of Beasley this week.
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Sacramento has some financial hurdles to figure out. $16M over the tax and $13M over the first apron. They are right at Apron 2. The DeMar DeRozan $25.7M contract is guaranteed for $10M.
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine is opting into his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN.
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Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine is opting into his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN.
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Celtics have a few team option deadlines coming up today: Amari Williams, Neemias Queta, Max Shulga, Jordan Walsh Curious to see who they'll extend
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The Harden contract was guaranteed for $13.3M if he had opted-in. The opt-out route gives both sides a window to negotiate a new deal but at a likely lower salary. Cleveland is now $42M below the second apron
Cleveland Cavaliers' James Harden is declining his $42.3 million player option for 2026-27 and the sides are working through a new multiyear deal together, sources tell ESPN.
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Cleveland Cavaliers' James Harden is declining his $42.3 million player option for 2026-27 and the sides are working through a new multiyear deal together, sources tell ESPN.
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Denver does have some wiggle room with the $10m contract or Jonas Valanciunas. $2m is guaranteed with the balance protected if not waived by 7/8
QO for Watson is $6.5M and Jones $2.65M Denver enters free agency right at the 2nd apron. They are allowed to exceed the threshold to resign both. The Nuggets are also a projected repeater tax team (4 of 5 seasons) The tax penalty stands at $51m
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QO for Watson is $6.5M and Jones $2.65M Denver enters free agency right at the 2nd apron. They are allowed to exceed the threshold to resign both. The Nuggets are also a projected repeater tax team (4 of 5 seasons) The tax penalty stands at $51m
The Denver Nuggets have tendered qualifying offers to Spencer Jones and Peyton Watson, a league source told @spotrac. Both Jones and Watson will now be restricted free agents this offseason.
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Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet is opting into his $25 million player option for the 2026-27 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN.
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Monday @ 5pm ET. is the deadline for player/team options to be exercised. Over 50 players remain outstanding Some notable names include; Draymond Green (P), Jonathan Kuminga (T), James Harden (P), Lu Dort (T), Fred VanVleet (P)
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"The Clippers and the Raptors are seriously engaged in trade talks surrounding Kawhi Leonard." @ShamsCharania details Kawhi potentially returning to Toronto 🍿
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Suns roster post Bridges trade For the next 6 months, Bridges is eligible to extend for 3 years and up to $86M
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Hornets roster post Bridges trade * Flexibility to continue adding to the roster * Massive TE from the LaMelo trade * Loaded with 1st rd. picks, including two unprotected firsts in 2033 (via Minnesota and Phoenix) Hornets could also have 3 firsts in next years draft also.
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