Curry extension in limbo as Pelicans-Grizzlies deal, Duren talks progress

Stephen Curry remains eligible for a two-year, $137 million extension but has made no move, with Golden State content to wait as he weighs a max deal, a discount, or holding off until next summer.

Shams Charania reports the Pelicans traded Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy and draft compensation to Memphis for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson, clearing room for Bennedict Mathurin's contract.

Meanwhile Jalen Duren is seeking a five-year, $200 million deal from Detroit, and while talks continue ahead of training camp he is reportedly unwilling to accept the $9.6 million qualifying offer.

Hawkins NOP → MEM | Gibson MEM → NOP | Johnson MEM → NOP

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Jordan Hawkins has agreed to a two-way contract with the Bulls, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Chicago had an open two-way slot, so no roster swap was needed there, though a preseason player on an Exhibit 10 deal will have to be released.

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Waiver · MEM

Done deal

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Developing

Fischer roundup: Hawkins' Grizzlies fate, Vincent's market, Sabonis trade odds

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