Boston announced Wednesday that Dillon Mitchell, the 40th pick in the 2026 draft, has signed a two-way contract, choosing the NBA over a fifth college season at St. John's.
Christian Clark of The Athletic reports that Klay Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home, as Dallas explores his trade market without finding a deal.
Sacramento and Boston had at least one phone call about Domantas Sabonis ahead of the draft, ESPN's Anthony Slater reported, with nothing coming of it.
Toronto has agreed to a two-way contract with big man Trey Jemison. Jemison spent the 2025-26 season on a two-way deal with New York, appearing in 13 NBA games with averages of 1.0 point and 1.4 rebounds in 6.3 minutes.
Speculation about a buyout between Zach LaVine and the rebuilding Sacramento Kings has been dismissed, with reports indicating neither side is interested in that route at this time. LaVine is in the final year of his deal at roughly $48.9 million after opting in.
An unnamed rival general manager told Sean Deveney his team inquired with Golden State about Moses Moody, calling him the 3-and-D piece teams want and noting the Warriors show no urgency to move him.
Isaac Trotter of CBS Sports reports that Tyler Nickel, the No. 47 pick, is expected to explore going back to college rather than turning pro with New York in 2026-27, after a legal ruling opened up a fifth year of eligibility for the 2022 class.
With a Kuminga sign-and-trade requiring Golden State's cooperation and Minnesota pushing, LakeShowLife's Maxwell Odgen floats Derrick Jones Jr. as the Lakers' fallback wing target.
Grades have been handed out for the offseason's notable free agent signings and contract extensions. Among the deals assessed is Draymond Green agreeing to a one-year contract to stay with Golden State. Extensions involving LeBron James and Victor Wembanyama are also graded, among others.
New Orleans has agreed to a one-year contract with wing Caleb Houstan, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, citing sources. Houstan spent last season with Atlanta, where he averaged 2.3 points per game. He is expected to compete for New Orleans' final roster spot.
Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported Cleveland is willing to move Max Strus, and LakeShowLife's Maxwell Odgen makes the case that the Lakers should turn to the 30-year-old wing instead of continuing to chase Jonathan Kuminga, whose asking price has cooled LA's interest.
According to CBS Sports, a blockbuster deal sending Kawhi Leonard from the Clippers to the Raptors was agreed to in June but has still not been completed.
The Mavericks have agreed to a three-year extension worth roughly $52.2 million with forward Naji Marshall, according to ESPN sources. The deal keeps the wing in Dallas beyond his current contract. No further terms were disclosed.
A new eligibility ruling giving players from the 2022 high school class a fifth NCAA season has opened the door for five unsigned 2026 second-round picks to go back to college.
Swapping Joel Embiid for Anthony Davis would put Davis back alongside LeBron James, though the idea is framed as unlikely. The Wizards, by all accounts, have no desire to move Davis, and there are further complications beyond that.
De'Anthony Melton agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal to rejoin the Warriors, with a player option in the second season, according to Shams Charania's July report.
Moritz Wagner signed with Brooklyn on a two-year, $19 million deal after leaving Orlando, giving the Nets a veteran backup to Day'Ron Sharpe.
