Milwaukee remains interested in a sign-and-trade for restricted free agent Peyton Watson, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reported Thursday, though league sources expect the Bucks to resist parting with a first-round pick as they rebuild their asset base after dealing Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Mavericks are holding out for a first-round pick in any P.J. Washington trade, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Denver is talking with multiple clubs about a sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson, with Cleveland, Milwaukee and the Clippers said to have interest.
The Kings are looking for an experienced point guard to help bring along rookie Darius Acuff Jr., according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
Sacramento remains interested in Jonathan Kuminga but is wary of a sign-and-trade that would hard-cap the team at the first apron, ESPN's Anthony Slater reports.
Jake Fischer says Dallas is willing to trade veterans including Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington and Klay Thompson for the right return, with the Mavericks long having asked for a first-round pick in exchange for Gafford.
Marc Stein reports that although rival teams see P.J. Washington as a trade candidate, new Mavericks basketball boss Masai Ujiri is said to be a fan and Dallas feels no rush, with the forward signed for four more years and $88.8 million guaranteed.
Melbourne United announced Tuesday that guard Cole Anthony has signed with the NBL club. Anthony, 26, averaged 12 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists across six NBA seasons. Coach Jacob Chance praised his scoring and versatility, and Anthony will play alongside former NBA veteran Joe Ingles in Melbourne.
Garrison Mathews is expected to be announced by Olimpia Milano after August 15, per La Gazzetta dello Sport. The wing would land in Milan on August 16 for training camp and a medical, described as the last formality before signing. He would complete Peppe Poeta's roster for the 2026/27 season.
Grant Hughes ranked Amen Thompson fifth and Reed Sheppard 10th among the league's most valuable trade assets, making Houston the only team with two players on the list.
Miles McBride enters 2026-27 on a prove-it year in New York, with his contract running out after the season. The Knicks would have to choose between handing the guard an extension or moving him in a trade rather than watching him reach free agency.
Philadelphia has signed guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, according to Sportando. The 13-year veteran has won two NBA championships during his career. Terms of the deal were not detailed in the report.
LeBron James is headed to the 76ers, and sportsbooks have adjusted their 2026-27 championship and Eastern Conference futures in response. The item focuses on the betting market reaction rather than the contract details themselves.
Guard Jalen Pickett has agreed to a two-way deal with the Clippers. Pickett was selected 32nd overall in the 2023 draft by Denver out of Penn State. He played 50 games for the Nuggets last season, averaging 5.2 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in about 16 minutes per game.
Houston announced it is waiving guard JD Davison, who had turned his two-way deal into a standard contract worth $2.5 million over two years this offseason. Only $82,000 of that was guaranteed, per Spotrac, so the financial hit is minimal.
One idea has the Lakers pursuing a former Mavericks teammate of Luka Doncic, a player on a $50 million contract, putting the pair back together in Los Angeles.
Christian Clark of The Athletic writes that Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home, and that Miami keeps coming up as a possible landing spot.
Sai Mohan floats a deal sending Klay Thompson and P.J. Washington to the Lakers for Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaden Hardy, Jake LaRavia, Dalton Knecht, Cameron Carr and a 2032 first-round pick swap.
The Clippers are set to waive guard Sean Pedulla, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, citing sources. Pedulla had been on a two-way deal with Los Angeles. He was the G League's Rookie of the Year last season after averaging 23.6 points, 6.8 assists and 5.1 rebounds.
Tyler Herro posted on Instagram for the first time since April, captioned with two timer emojis, and fans noticed he no longer follows the Heat account.
