Jaylen Brown, dealt from Boston to Philadelphia on July 6 in a package that sent Paul George plus two first-round and two second-round picks to the Celtics, spoke publicly for the first time about teaming with LeBron James, who signed with the Sixers in late July.
Domantas Sabonis is expected to remain with the Kings after months of trade exploration produced no deal, with team sources saying he is willing to fully recommit to the roster.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toronto has reached an agreement with guard Andre Jackson Jr. on a training camp contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, citing sources.
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.
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.
The Kings want a veteran guard behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr., and Jake Fischer says a Russell Westbrook reunion is a live option. Westbrook averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 assists and 5.4 rebounds in Sacramento last season.
Washington must decide whether to hand Anthony Davis a contract extension, a call framed as a major financial commitment after the Wizards already signed Trae Young to a large extension.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports that Portland has no interest in signing DeMar DeRozan, who became an unrestricted free agent after being waived by Sacramento.
