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• Warriors extend Qualifying Offer to Quinten Post, Taran Armstrong, and Nico Mannion

  29-06-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DENVER, CO - MARCH 29: Quinten Post #21 of the Golden State Warriors looks to pass during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on March 29, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Golden State Warriors are looking to make some loud moves during
  
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• Landry Shamet will stay with Knicks on 4-year, $24 million deal, AP source says

  30-06-2026 01:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — Landry Shamet is returning to the New York Knicks with a four-year deal worth $24 million, a person with knowledge of the details said Monday.Shamet was a key contributor to the Knicks with his outside shooting and defense, and the NBA champions have an agreement to keep him long term, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity since there was no announcement of the new contract. Shamet signed late last offseason and became a trusted member of coach Mike
  
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• Kristaps Porzingis reportedly reaches 2-year, $40 million extension to return to Warriors

  30-06-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristaps Porzingis is sticking around Golden State after all.The Warriors reached a two-year, $40 million extension with Porzingis on Monday night, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. That stopped him from hitting free agency this offseason, and will now keep him with the Warriors through the 2027-28 campaign. Porzingis was only dealt to Golden State a few months ago. He landed with the Warriors as part of the deal that sent Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks. Kuminga, who had a rough ending
  
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• Kristaps Porziņģis reportedly reaches 2-year, $40 million extension to return to Warriors

  30-06-2026 00:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kristaps Porziņģis is sticking around Golden State after all.The Warriors reached a two-year, $40 million extension with Porziņģis on Monday night, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. That stopped him from hitting free agency this offseason and will now keep him with the Warriors through the 2027-28 campaign. Porziņģis was only dealt to Golden State a few months ago. He landed with the Warriors as part of the deal that sent Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks. Kum
  
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• Spurs sign starting forward Julian Champagnie to a 3-year, $45 million contract after Finals run

  30-06-2026 00:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The San Antonio Spurs signed starting forward Julian Champagnie to a new three-year, $45 million contract on Monday, securing a key piece of the core that led the club to the NBA Finals this season.The compensation was confirmed by a person familiar with the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the terms have not been released. The Spurs declined their $3 million option on Champagnie left from the contract he signed with them in 2023 to create some future sala
  
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• Memphis reportedly trades Ja Morant to Portland, ending seven-year rollercoaster ride

  30-06-2026 00:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Ja Morant era in Memphis has officially come to an end.The Grizzlies have been trying to find a trade for Morant for the better part of a year and finally found a deal they liked, partnering with the Portland Trail Blazers, a trade first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The trade shakes out like this:Portland receives: Ja Morant
  Memphis receives: Jerami Grant, Kris MurraySince owner Tom Dundon bought the Trail Blazers during last season, he has wanted the team to make a bold move, a big s
  
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• Pistons reportedly expected to send All-Star Jalen Duren to Kings in sign-and-trade after failed negotiations

  30-06-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A big piece from Detroit’s rise to the top of the Eastern Conference standings last season is is reportedly on his way out. Per NBA Insider Chris Haynes, All-Star Pistons center Jalen Duren is planning to meet with the Sacramento Kings at the start of free agency. According to the report, Duren is expected to work out a deal with the Kings to facilitate a sign-and-trade to Sacramento.The expected trade is a result in part of a wide gap in negotiations between Duren and the Pistons, accordi
  
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• Pistons reportedly expected to send All-NBA C Jalen Duren to Kings in sign-and-trade after failed negotiations

  30-06-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A big piece from Detroit's rise to the top of the Eastern Conference standings last season is is reportedly on his way out. Per NBA Insider Chris Haynes, All-NBA Pistons center Jalen Duren is planning to meet with the Sacramento Kings at the start of free agency, which begins Tuesday. According to the report, Duren is expected to work out a deal with the Kings to facilitate a sign-and-trade to Sacramento. Terms of a contract or the potential return for the Pistons in a trade were not reported.Th
  
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• All-NBA C Jalen Duren reportedly will meet with Kings to pursue sign-and-trade deal with Pistons

  30-06-2026 00:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A big piece from Detroit's rise to the top of the Eastern Conference standings last season reportedly could be on his way out. Per NBA Insider Chris Haynes, All-NBA Pistons center Jalen Duren is planning to meet with the Sacramento Kings at the start of free agency, which begins Tuesday. According to the report, Duren is hoping to work out a deal with the Kings to facilitate a sign-and-trade to Sacramento. Terms of a contract or the potential return for the Pistons in a trade were not reported.
  
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• Ja Morant trade grades: Trail Blazers land former All-Star, ending controversial Grizzlies tenure

  30-06-2026 00:24 via cbssports.com
  
  Morant was an ascending star a few years ago, and he'll try to bounce back with a new chapter in Portland after what may be the offseason's most puzzling move
  
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• Ja Morant trade grades: Does this deal signal more moves for Portland?

  30-06-2026 00:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A year ago, the Memphis Grizzlies initiated a plan to move away from their core of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane.Bane was dealt to Orlando last summer, Jackson followed at February's trade deadline by being shipped to Utah, and now Morant completes the mission, as he's heading to Portland.Although this feels like the beginning of something more, let's break it down.The Memphis Grizzlies: It's a fresh startIn return for Morant, the Grizzlies received Jerami Grant, Kris Murray, and
  
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• Dusty May never imagined coaching in NBA but says he prepared for jump to Mavs from college

  30-06-2026 00:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  DALLAS (AP) — Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.That's not to say he isn't ready for the jump from college to the NBA with the Dallas Mavericks after leading Michigan to its first national championship in 37 years this past spring.“This is all too big of a dream,” May said Monday at his introductory news conference, a week after news broke that the Mavericks were close to a deal with the 49-year-old with an impres
  
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• Suns pick up Jamaree Bouyea's team option

  30-06-2026 00:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Phoenix Suns are exercising Jamaree Bouyea's $2.6 million team option for the 2026-2027 NBA season, NBA insider Mike Scotto reports.The Phoenix Suns will exercise the $2.58 million non-guaranteed team option on Jamaree Bouyea for the 2026-27 season, league sources told @hoopshype. Bouyea averaged 5.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting from the field in 46 games with the Suns last season. pic.twitter.com/u7EG5iJL9x— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 29, 2026Phoenix had until later today t
  
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• Accepting Our Fate: Walker Kessler

  29-06-2026 23:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The NBA off-season has officially started and we’ve already seen some pretty big moves just today: The Atlanta Hawks declined their option on Jonathan Kuminga’s contract making him a free agent, Andrew Wiggins signed a 3-year, $64 million deal to return to the Miami Heat, and the biggest of them all (so far) is that Ja Morant was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time NBA All-Star Ja Moran
  
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• Ja Morant trade grades: Blazers stuff backcourt as Grizzlies reset franchise

  29-06-2026 23:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After months on the trading block, Ja Morant is finally on the move.The Memphis Grizzlies are shipping two-time All-Star guard to the Portland Trail Blazers for forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.That ends a seven-year run for Morant in Memphis, a tenure that was marked by stark inconsistencies. After winning the Rookie of the Year award following his debut campaign in 2019-20, Morant flashed moments of basketball brilliance. But repeated off-court issues and injury concerns derailed his fina
  
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• Report: Jusuf Nurkic to re-sign with the Utah Jazz

  29-06-2026 23:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The first official deal of free agency is reportedly in agreement for the Utah Jazz.On Monday afternoon, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that center Jusuf Nurkic intends to sign a two-year, $22 million dollar contract to stay in Utah.Free agent center Jusuf Nurkic intends to sign a two-year, $22 million contract to return to the Utah Jazz, sources tell ESPN. Nurkic thrived in coach Will Hardy's system and was excited about the Jazz new look roster. Utah officials worked through the deal wit
  
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• Report: Julian Champagnie will sign a new 3-year/$45 million deal with Spurs

  29-06-2026 23:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  May 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) holds the NBA Western Conference Finals trophy after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in game seven of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The first domino has fallen for the Spurs in free agency, and it’s a move we all saw coming. Today (June 29) is the deadline for the early terminatio
  
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• Ex-Arizona center Deandre Ayton exercises player option to remain with Lakers

  29-06-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 5: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball while being defended by Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter in Game One of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Lice
  
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• Landry Shamet signs new deal with Knicks ahead of free agency

  29-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New York Knicks champion Landry Shamet is staying in the Big Apple after the threat of free agency came with his team option declined earlier in the month. ESPN insider Shams Charania was the first to report the news.“Just in: Free agent guard Landry Shamet intends to sign a new four-year, $24 million deal to return to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Shamet’s agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, worked with Knicks executives on Monday to land the long-term commitmen
  
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• Landry Shamet agrees to four-year, $24 million deal to stay with Knicks

  29-06-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Landry Shamet is staying in New York, agreeing to a four-year, $24 million contract with the Knicks, confirms SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley.The deal was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.Begley also reports that Shamet's decision to re-sign with the Knicks and avoid free agency means that he turned down the opportunity for bigger offers elsewhere to defend the title -- offers that were coming had he become a free agent.Instead, the shooting guard will remain in New York for the long-term afte
  
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• Portland is acquiring 2-time All-Star Ja Morant in a trade with Memphis, AP source says

  29-06-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis agreed on a trade Monday that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press.Portland is sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Grizzlies as part of the deal, said the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade has not gotten the required league approvals.ESPN first reported the ag
  
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• Ja Morant trade grades for Trail Blazers, Grizzlies after surprising deal

  29-06-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MEMPHIS, TN - JANUARY 21: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on before the game against the Atlanta Hawks on January 21, 2026 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Ja Morant’s nam
  
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• Ja Morant trade from Grizzlies to Blazers sparks reactions and rumors

  29-06-2026 23:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Memphis Grizzliesare trading Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, which may be just the start of future moves for the Blazers, if you believe some of the trade reactions.As first reported by ESPN, the Grizzlies are sending the two-time All-Star guard and No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft to Portland for a swap that includes forward Jerami Grant and forward Kris Murray.Morant is still on a contract he signed in July 2022, a five-year, $197.2 million deal. The 26-year-old is se
  
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• Ja Morant trade to Trail Blazers creates more fantasy basketball problems than it solves

  29-06-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Ja Morant era in Memphis is over. The Grizzlies have officially traded their franchise point guard to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, per ESPN's Shams Charania. For fantasy basketball managers, there aren't many winners here — and plenty of reasons for concern on both sides of the deal. Let's get into it beyond the fact that I don't like this deal at all.Ja Morant lands in PortlandThe case for Morant as a top fantasy asset has always rested on o
  
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• Spurs signing Julian Champagnie to new 3-year, $45 million deal after NBA Finals run

  29-06-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Champagnie is signing a new three-year, $45 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs after the team declined his $3 million option for the upcoming season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.Champagnie, 25, played in all 82 games for San Antonio during the regular season and averaged 11.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Replacing Harrison Barnes as the starting small forward, he was one of the Spurs’ top 3-point shooters, hitting 38% of his team-high 512 attempts. He was even
  
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• Spurs sign Julian Champagnie to new 3-year, $45 million deal after NBA Finals run, re-sign Harrison Barnes

  29-06-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julian Champagnie is signing a new three-year, $45 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs after the team declined his $3 million option for the upcoming season, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.Champagnie, 25, played in all 82 games for San Antonio during the regular season and averaged 11.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Replacing Harrison Barnes as the starting small forward, he was one of the Spurs' top 3-point shooters, hitting 38% of his team-high 512 attempts. He was even better
  
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• Thomas Bryant to return to Cavs on a one-year deal

  29-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Thomas Bryant #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on in the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 02, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) | Getty Images Thomas Bryant is expected to sign a one-ye
  
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• The case for bringing the Klaw back to Toronto

  29-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jan 26, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) dribbles the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Leonard adds something the Raptors have only had when they won the title in 2019Yes, you’ve heard that right — the Toronto Raptors have been in dire need of a true number one option on offense since they won the Larry ‘O Brien trophy seven years
  
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• NBA Free Agency Starts Tonight

  29-06-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 11: General manager Rafael Stone looks on prior to the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center on February 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images) | Getty Images The soap opera meta drama that is the NBA offseason has already begun in one sense
  
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• Celtics make roster decisions on Neemias Queta, Jordan Walsh

  29-06-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BOSTON, MA - MAY 2: Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics celebrates during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One Game Seven of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 2, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE vi
  
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