Restricted free agents Peyton Watson and Bennedict Mathurin are both drawing sign-and-trade interest, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports.
Warriors beat writer Marcus Thompson said on Kevin O'Connor's podcast that Golden State could trade Draymond Green by the February deadline if the season goes sideways, since he becomes movable after December 15.
Denver has signed Spencer Jones to a multi-year contract. No terms disclosed.
Mario Hezonja is back in the league on a one-year, $2.8 million deal with Cleveland. He spent the last six seasons at Panathinaikos, UNICS and Real Madrid, averaging 13.3 points in EuroLeague play last season.
Denver has a five-year, $70 million offer on the table for Peyton Watson, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. Matching Oklahoma City's two-year, $12 million offer sheet for Spencer Jones pushed the Nuggets into the second apron, so keeping Watson would require roster shuffling.
Marc Stein reports Dallas has turned away trade inquiries on Kyrie Irving and expects him to open next season with the Mavericks as he completes his ACL recovery.
LeBron James signed a two-year deal worth about $7.9 million with Philadelphia, ending eight seasons with the Lakers, his longest run with any franchise. Lakers executive Rob Pelinka called that stretch "a great era."
Peyton Watson is considering accepting the Nuggets' qualifying offer rather than pursuing a long-term deal now.
Memphis has signed Karim Lopez to a multi-year contract. No terms disclosed.
New Orleans has signed center Christian Koloko. No terms disclosed.
Matisse Thybulle joined the Lakers in free agency on a veteran minimum deal after seeing his role shrink in Portland. He was a two-time All-Defensive selection with Philadelphia but has struggled to stay on the floor, playing just 45 games in each of the past two seasons.
With LeBron James' own situation settled, several notable free agents remain unsigned as clubs round out their rosters. James Harden, Draymond Green and Jalen Duren are among the players linked to potential deals.
Per the official transaction log, the Clippers acquired Johni Broome from Philadelphia in exchange for cash. The 76ers came away with a trade exception. A cash deal is about as low-key as trades get.
LeBron James has decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, a move that tilts the league's balance of power further toward the Eastern Conference. The accompanying conference power rankings measure Philadelphia's new-look roster against contenders such as the Knicks and Celtics. Contract details were not specified.
According to CBS Sports, LeBron James' contract with Philadelphia would pay him $3,876,529 in 2026-27, a figure below his rookie-year salary from 2003-04.
LeBron James discussed why he chose to sign with the 76ers, saying he seriously considered retiring first. James indicated he ultimately wanted another opportunity to chase a championship in Philadelphia. The comments come from James himself rather than an insider report.
Golden State would take on Anthony Davis from Washington, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, though the Warriors have told Jimmy Butler he is not being traded and are wary of a four-year, $212 million extension for Davis.
LeBron James' extended free agency has left prediction markets cashing in on the uncertainty while the NBA's schedule makers wait, the two parties going crazy for very different reasons. No destination has been settled.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is expected to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN sources. The veteran guard would add perimeter shooting and defense to Philadelphia's rotation. The move has been reported but not yet formally completed.
A ranking of LeBron James' remaining free agency suitors sorts them by which team suffers the most if he signs elsewhere. Minnesota, Philadelphia, Miami, Cleveland and Golden State are named as clubs still in the running while James takes his time on a decision, which has yet to be reported.
