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With Jonathan Kuminga off to Minnesota, a proposed three-team deal would bring Atlanta big man Mo Gueye to Los Angeles alongside a 2031 second-rounder, ship Dalton Knecht and his $4.2 million to Houston, and send the Hawks two Lakers second-round picks acquired in the Deandre Ayton deal.
Gabe Vincent is drawing interest from Sacramento and a possible Miami reunion, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Vincent turned down an Atlanta offer to stay after a midseason trade from the Lakers, per Fischer.
Jonathan Kuminga's choice is down to the Lakers and Timberwolves, Jake Fischer said on a Bleacher Report livestream.
One three-team concept has Jimmy Butler heading to the Hawks with three second-rounders, Jonathan Kuminga, Corey Kispert and Buddy Hield going to Milwaukee with future picks, and Myles Turner plus a 2027 Hawks first arriving in Golden State. The catch on Butler is plain: he is 36 and working back from a torn ACL.
Sharife Cooper has signed with the Liaoning Flying Leopards of the CBA, according to Dario Skerletic of Sportando.
Los Angeles and Atlanta are back in discussions on a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade, with Jaden Hardy and his $6 million salary now part of the conversation, per Kurt Helin of NBC Sports.
Miami is reportedly set to sign Klay Thompson once he clears waivers Sunday following his buyout with Dallas, using part of its Non-Taxpayer MLE.
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.
A completed three-team trade per the official transaction log: Atlanta sends Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas, Dallas sends Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta, and Oklahoma City sends Luguentz Dort to Atlanta. Both Dallas and Oklahoma City come away with trade exceptions. No further compensation is listed in the record.
