Denver has cut two-way forward/center Julian Reese, according to NBA.com's transaction log. Reese arrived from Washington last week in the Peyton Watson deal, a move Denver could make while over the second apron because two-way deals don't count against the cap, and reporting at the time already pointed to his release.
Denver is stretching the $2MM left guaranteed on Jonas Valanciunas' expiring deal over three years, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports, turning it into annual charges of $667K. Valanciunas was waived last month and has since signed with Zalgiris Kaunas.
Sacramento is stretching what's left of DeMar DeRozan's $10 million salary, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports. That leaves him on the Kings' books at roughly $3.33 million a year for the next three seasons. DeRozan signed a one-year deal with Denver last week.
Keyshawn Hall was set to sign an Exhibit 10 deal with Miami before a bigger NIL offer pulled him back to college basketball at St. John's, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Real Madrid has announced the signing of center Damian Jones, who is under contract with the club through the end of the 2026-27 season.
Jonathan Kuminga has signed a two-year contract with Minnesota worth up to $12.4 million, with a player option after the 2026-27 season. Agent Aaron Turner told ESPN's Shams Charania the priority was fit over money. Sportando reported Kuminga turned down a three-year, $75 million offer from Golden State.
Bennedict Mathurin's two-year, $16 million deal with New Orleans is now on the league's official transaction log, per NBA.com. It includes a player option for the second season.
Dalen Terry and the Warriors have agreed to terms, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported, with NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson adding that it is a one-year Exhibit 10 rather than a guaranteed spot.
Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Timberwolves that includes a player option, per ESPN, which credits agent Aaron Turner.
Minnesota has traded Josh Green to Utah, per ESPN, a different destination than the Atlanta deal that had been floated.
Sacramento general manager Scott Perry traveled to Florida to watch Ben Simmons work out, according to Carmichael Dave, who said Simmons was one of several players on Perry's evaluation list.
Keshad Johnson is heading back to the Heat on a two-way contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Johnson went unqualified at the end of June, making him an unrestricted free agent after two seasons in Miami, where he averaged 3.7 points in 48 games while dominating for Sioux Falls in the G League.
Nick Richards has agreed to a one-year deal with the Heat, per ESPN, taking Miami's 14th standard roster spot after the Klay Thompson signing and leaving the 15th open.
Two free agent moves anchor the latest episode of The Dunker Spot: Klay Thompson signing with Miami and DeMar DeRozan heading to Denver.
New Orleans has finalized a trade sending Jordan Hawkins and Micah Peavy to Memphis, along with a future second-round pick and a pick swap, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Grizzlies send back AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson.
Malaki Branham has agreed to terms with the Magic, agent Deirunas Visockas told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, and Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports it is an Exhibit 10 deal, putting the guard in training camp with a shot at a roster spot.
Boston's Dillon Mitchell, Indiana's Braden Smith and Denver's Bryce Hopkins have all signed two-way deals, while Knicks pick Jack Kayil stayed in Germany with ALBA Berlin and Bucks pick Malique Lewis signed overseas with Cairns.
James Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to stay with the Cavaliers, his agency Equity Sports told ESPN. The deal was reported Thursday. Three years, big money, no drawn-out standoff.
Golden State signed Georges Niang to a one-year, $3.9 million deal, filling the team's final roster spot. The 33-year-old forward is a 39.9% career three-point shooter who missed the 2025-26 season recovering from a left foot injury, having previously played for Utah, Philadelphia and Cleveland.
Miami announced the signing of undrafted guard/forward J'Vonne Hadley, with Ira Winderman and Anthony Chiang both confirming it is an Exhibit 10 training camp contract.
