New Orleans Pelicans

Julian Reese has signed a two-way contract with New Orleans, filling the team's open two-way slot without any corresponding roster move.

New Orleans has signed forward Julian Reese to a two-way contract, Keith Smith of Spotrac reported. Reese is the younger brother of Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese. The move comes as the Pelicans fill out their roster ahead of next week's training camp.

Lonzo Ball has denied reports that he retired, writing on X that the idea is "news to me" and that he still hopes for an NBA offer.

New Orleans has waived guard Dominique Daniels Jr. and forward Solomon Washington, both signed on Exhibit 10 contracts earlier in the week. Both are expected to join the Laketown Squadron for the coming G League season.

NBC Sports Boston's Justin Leger floated a trade idea sending Paul George and draft capital from Boston to New Orleans for Trey Murphy III, calling it his deadline prediction.

Charlotte is expected to waive rookie guard Ryan Nembhard after Tuesday's trade sent Dorian Finney-Smith to Atlanta for Buddy Hield, Nembhard and cash, according to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk and Shams Charania.

Golden State waived guard Obi Agbim to clear room for Graham Ike's two-way deal, per NBA.com's transaction log. Charlotte cut Tre Carroll to get under 21 players, clearing the way to finalize its trade for Buddy Hield and Ryan Nembhard.

Solomon Washington has signed a training camp contract with New Orleans, according to HoopsHype. The forward will fight for a roster spot ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Denver added undrafted free agents Reese Dixon-Waters and Keonte Jones on training camp deals, according to Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. New Orleans signed Solomon Washington while Detroit inked Drake Allen, both likely Exhibit 10 contracts.

A proposed deal would send Zion Williamson and Trendon Watford to Los Angeles for Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia. A variant swaps in Bryce McGowens instead of Watford, letting the Lakers keep LaRavia.