Anonymous executives gave Heavy their estimates for what it would take to land three trade-market names. One Western Conference exec pegs Trey Murphy's price at a good rotation player plus two firsts, down from the four-first-rounder asks the Pelicans have floated before.
A trade proposal from Heavy would send Derrick White to Detroit for Duncan Robinson, Ron Holland II and a 2031 first-round pick, with Boston also getting 2028 and 2030 second-rounders in one version.
Lakers reporters Jacob Rude and Khobi Price say Los Angeles remains uninterested in trading for Mavericks forward P.J. Washington, largely because of the $88.8 million he's owed over four seasons. Washington was a Doncic teammate in Dallas, but that history hasn't moved the Lakers off their stance this offseason.
Heavy Sports' Adam Ahmed floated a trade sending Brook Lopez from the Clippers to the Lakers in exchange for Jaden Hardy and Washington's 2031 second-round pick, an idea also raised by Lakers insider Khobi Price.
Heat insider Ira Winderman reports that free agent guard Cam Thomas isn't a target for Miami's final open roster spot, arguing a contender needs complementary role players rather than a high-usage scorer.
A hypothetical four-team trade floated by Heavy would send Bronny James from the Lakers to the Sixers, reuniting him with his father's old team.
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.
ESPN's Brian Windhorst reports that Dallas's buyout of Klay Thompson was partly about roster math tied to keeping center Moussa Cisse as backup insurance behind Dereck Lively II.
Barcelona has officially signed forward Justin Minaya to a contract running through June 30, 2028. The club describes the 27-year-old as a versatile defender who can guard multiple positions and provide energy and rebounding.
Miami's 15th roster spot has three paths: sign wing John Konchar, whom the Heat once had trade interest in per ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel, bring back former Heat guard Gabe Vincent per the Miami Herald's Barry Jackson, or simply leave the spot open.
With Jonathan Kuminga signing with Minnesota instead, the Lakers are exploring options to fill their power forward and backup center needs, per Khobi Price of the California Post.
John Konchar, waived by Minnesota, could land in Miami, according to ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel. Siegel notes the Heat had previously tried to trade for Konchar before Memphis sent him to Utah in the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal.
Minnesota waived John Konchar hours after acquiring him and Cody Williams from Utah in a trade that sent Josh Green's expiring $14.68M salary to the Jazz, clearing room to complete Jonathan Kuminga's signing.
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.
ESPN's Tim MacMahon reports the Pistons have told teams not to bother exploring a sign-and-trade for restricted free agent Jalen Duren, intent on keeping him outright.
Aaron Turner, agent for Jonathan Kuminga, said on FanDuel TV's 'Run It Back' that Minnesota offered his client stability but framed next summer's free agency as a stronger opportunity, naming the Kings and Bulls as teams with cap space.
Cleveland reportedly plans to sign one of its draft-rights rookies to a minimum deal to reach the 14-man roster floor. Khalifa Diop is seen as the frontrunner over Ismael Kamagate, whose rights the Cavs just acquired, and Saliou Niang, who is committed to LSU. The rookie minimum for 2026-27 projects at $1.4 million.
Victor Oladipo remains unsigned and has been working out at Miami's facility, which Sun Sentinel reporter Ira Winderman says the Heat have monitored, though they skipped his open tryout in Las Vegas and did not send anyone this summer, with Winderman suggesting a reunion could disrupt roster chemistry.
ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel reports Miami could target free agent guard Gabe Vincent for its final open roster spot, likely on a minimum deal.
A trade pitch would send Mikal Bridges to Dallas in exchange for Daniel Gafford and Caleb Martin, addressing New York's center void after Mitchell Robinson left for Boston.
