Peyton Watson would move from Denver to the Cavaliers while Max Strus heads to the Clippers as part of a multiteam trade, according to ESPN. Full details of the deal beyond the two headline names were not specified.
Anonymous Eastern and Western Conference scouts were asked where three lingering names should land. One suggested the Lakers take on the $17.4 million left on Klay Thompson's deal, with Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht going back to Dallas as short, tradeable contracts.
Boston owner Bill Chisholm said he had reservations about trading Jaylen Brown but deferred to his basketball people. He credited Brad Stevens and the front office with having "conviction" about the deal. Chisholm framed the call as trusting the "best brains in basketball" over his own hesitation.
Cleveland is canvassing the league for a team willing to absorb Max Strus and his $15.55 million expiring salary, Marc Stein wrote in The Stein Line. The savings would help the Cavaliers put together a sign-and-trade for either Jonathan Kuminga or Peyton Watson.
New Orleans has signed forward Trendon Watford. No terms disclosed.
Cleveland has traded Dennis Schröder to Charlotte, per CBS Sports. The outlet notes it's the ninth trade of Schröder's career, second-most in NBA history, and frames the deal as possible groundwork for a larger Cavaliers move. That last part is analysis, not reporting.
Bradley Beal signed a two-year, $13.1 million deal to stay with the Clippers after Miami, Boston and Golden State showed varying interest in him.
Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy said Stephen Curry intends to win and end his career with Golden State. Dunleavy added that no discussions about moving him have taken place, pushing back on outside speculation. So the trade chatter, for now, is chatter.
The Clippers have signed guard Yuki Kawamura. No terms disclosed.
Dillon Brooks and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to a three-year, roughly $73 million extension, according to Yahoo Sports. Agent Mike George of Klutch Sports confirmed the deal to ESPN, noting the contract is fully guaranteed and keeps Brooks in Phoenix through the 2029-30 season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Nuggets, agent George S. Langberg told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Klay Thompson has one year and $17.5 million left in Dallas, and USA TODAY's Lorenzo Reyes lays out Golden State and the Lakers as landing spots should the Mavericks trade him or agree to a buyout.
Dallas has resisted a buyout for Klay Thompson because a market is forming, Jake Fischer said on a Bleacher Report stream.
Jake Fischer, speaking on a Bleacher Report stream, said Dallas has been reluctant to agree to a buyout with Klay Thompson because a market is forming.
