Latest NBA trade rumors and signings
Spurs lock in Julian Champagnie on an extension
San Antonio has signed Julian Champagnie to a contract extension. No terms disclosed.
Cenac slid to Boston at 27 and ESPN could not say why
ESPN's Jeremy Woo questioned why Chris Cenac Jr. fell to No. 27, where Boston took him, suggesting playoff teams undervalued him while chasing veteran centers instead.
Not one lottery pick was traded, and the Clippers held at five
ESPN's Jeremy Woo reported no lottery selections changed hands in 2026, with movement starting only after No. 15. The Hawks and Grizzlies called the Clippers about No. 5, where Keaton Wagler went, but Woo said LA's asking price was justifiably high.
Boozer is ESPN's pick for Rookie of the Year
ESPN's Jeremy Woo made Cameron Boozer his Rookie of the Year favorite, citing the clearest path to minutes and a featured role in Memphis. Woo's All-Rookie first team also had Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Peterson and Darius Acuff Jr.
Spurs' gamble on Quaintance is ESPN's favorite value pick
ESPN's Jeremy Woo named San Antonio taking Jayden Quaintance at No. 20 his favorite value of the draft. Quaintance needs knee surgery and may miss all of next season, which Woo called the correct gamble for a team that can carry the risk.
Hawks lock in CJ McCollum on extension
Atlanta has signed CJ McCollum to a contract extension. No terms disclosed.
Mavericks surprise at nine with Morez Johnson Jr.
ESPN's Jeremy Woo called Dallas taking Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 9 one of the round's surprises, noting Dusty May had three Michigan players to choose from and that the pick says what the Mavericks value.
Jazz land Peterson at two, the board's top prospect for ESPN
ESPN's Jeremy Woo made Utah a winner of the first round for taking Darryn Peterson at No. 2, calling him his top prospect overall and a fit for a backcourt that needed shooting and size.
Dybantsa, Peterson and Boozer go one, two, three
The 2026 first round opened with AJ Dybantsa to Washington, Darryn Peterson to Utah and Cameron Boozer to Memphis, with Caleb Wilson following at No. 4 to Chicago.
Bulls send Braden Smith to Pacers for Kam Jones
Chicago traded Braden Smith to Indiana in exchange for Kam Jones, per the official transaction log. The Pacers also picked up a trade exception in the deal. A straight swap, already on the books.
Wizards take Dybantsa first overall ahead of Peterson
Washington selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the first pick of the 2026 draft, choosing him over Darryn Peterson. Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists on 51 percent shooting in his one college season.
Four-team deal shuffles fringe names between Mavs, Knicks, Suns, Lakers
A four-team trade involving Dallas, New York, Phoenix and Los Angeles is recorded in Basketball-Reference's transaction log. Dallas sent Melvin Ajinca and 2030 and 2032 second-round picks to the Knicks, and Koa Peat to the Suns, while receiving Sergio de Larrea from the Lakers.
Rockets send three to Knicks for Martinelli, Thornton
Houston traded Jack Kayil, Mojave King and Ugonna Onyenso to New York for Nick Martinelli and Bruce Thornton, per an official transaction record. Three-for-two, all at the fringes of the roster. No picks or cash were listed in the record.
Heat send Otega Oweh, cash to Thunder for Ryan Conwell
Miami has traded Otega Oweh and cash to Oklahoma City in exchange for Ryan Conwell, per the official transaction record. A straight swap of young pieces with money attached.
Cavs send Karaban to Kings for Thomas, 2032 second
Cleveland traded Alex Karaban to Sacramento in exchange for Meleek Thomas and a 2032 second-round pick, per the official transaction record. A straight swap of young players with a distant pick attached.




















