Nicolas Batum is returning to the LA Clippers. The 36-year-old French forward has reached an agreement on a two-year contract worth $11.5 million, which features a team option and a trade kicker, as reported by ESPN. Batum opted out of his $4.9 million player option, making him a free agent. He previously mentioned that there is a “very, very good …

Last week witnessed the arrival of the league’s future stars. And this week? The dynamics are set to change even further, with free agency commencing today. **5 TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE 🏀** June 30, 2025 **Free Agency 101:** A comprehensive guide on the mechanics of free agency. **Key Players to Monitor:** A look at some pivotal names on the market, …

According to Keith Smith, the Washington Wizards have issued a two-way qualifying offer to Serbian player Tristan Vukčević, turning him into a restricted free agent as the free agency window approaches on July 1. This offer grants the Wizards the option to match any contract Vukčević may receive from other franchises. The 21-year-old forward/center, who was picked 42nd overall in …

•Acquire the NBA App•2025 Free Agent Overview As free agency is set to officially commence at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, players and teams have had to make critical choices regarding contract options, qualifying offers, and deals that were either partially or non-guaranteed. Here’s the breakdown of who’s remaining and who might be on the move. **Player Options** Several players …

The Phoenix Suns have opted to exercise the $8.1 million team option for Serbian guard Vasilije Micić, as initially reported by Keith Smith. This decision paves the way for Phoenix to finalize a reported trade with the Charlotte Hornets that involves center Mark Williams, which is expected to take place on draft night. Despite earlier predictions that the Suns would …

Ace Bailey was selected 5th overall by the Utah Jazz during the 2025 NBA Draft. •2025 NBA Draft: Full Coverage•Prospects|Teams|Updates SALT LAKE CITY (AP)— Although Utah was not typically viewed as one of Ace Bailey’s top choices for launching his NBA career, he made it clear on Sunday that he had no thoughts of holding out or demanding a trade …

The NBA offseason is approaching a critical moment, with the free agency period set to commence in just a few hours. Moritz Wagner from Germany, who spent a significant part of the 2024-25 season sidelined due to a knee injury, is set to enter unrestricted free agency. The Orlando Magic have opted against exercising his team option valued at $11 …

Former first overall selection Deandre Ayton has officially reached an agreement for a buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers, as announced by the team early Monday. The seasoned center now emerges as an unexpected addition to a free agent pool that has been further depleted by recent re-signings. At 26 years old, Ayton is coming off what many consider the …

Bobby Portis Jr. is preparing to finalize a contract extension that will keep him with the Milwaukee Bucks. After opting out of a $13.4 million player option, the 30-year-old power forward is looking to secure a three-year deal worth $44 million, as reported by Shams Charania, a senior NBA insider for ESPN. Portis, who has been a part of the …

James Harden has decided to forgo the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers and will sign a new two-year agreement worth $81.5 million to continue with the team, according to multiple sources. Reports indicate that Harden will have the option to opt out of this new contract next summer. In other news, Harden is set to …

James Harden is set to continue his journey with the Clippers. As reported by ESPN, the 11-time All-Star has chosen to forgo his $36.3 million player option and will instead ink a new two-year contract valued at $81.5 million to remain in Los Angeles. The agreement includes a player option for the second year and comes with partial guarantees. The …

MIAMI (AP) — On Sunday, Duncan Robinson made the choice to enter unrestricted free agency by opting out of the final year of his contract with the Miami Heat. According to sources cited by ESPN, the Miami Heat guard has decided against exercising his $20 million early termination option in favor of working with the franchise on a new agreement …

The Utah Jazz have officially signed Bosnian center Jusuf Nurkić in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets, sending guard Collin Sexton and a second-round pick in the 2030 draft in return, as reported by Shams Charania and Jake Fischer. At 30 years old, Nurkić adds a level of toughness and valuable veteran know-how to Utah’s frontcourt, joining Walker Kessler and …

LeBron James has chosen to exercise his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season. This decision confirms that he will make history as the first player in the NBA to embark on a 23rd season, according to a source familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity since neither James nor the …

Bojan Bogdanović has officially declared his retirement from professional basketball after a remarkable ten-year tenure in the NBA. The 36-year-old winger took to social media to share his decision, attributing it to persistent injury issues that kept him off the court for the majority of this past season. Bogdanović began the 2024/25 season with the Brooklyn Nets but was ultimately …

SEATTLE (AP)— Lenny Wilkens couldn’t contain his joy as he admired a bronze statue of himself, honoring his most significant coaching achievement. On Saturday, the former player and coach of the Seattle SuperSonics became the inaugural honoree with a statue unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena. Wilkens was instrumental in leading the Sonics to victory in the 1979 NBA Championship. However, …

LeBron James will continue his journey in Los Angeles. The 40-year-old athletic icon has opted into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025–26 NBA season, according to Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, in a report by ESPN. As the all-time leading scorer in the league, James is committed to pursuing another championship and will keep a close eye …

MIAMI (AP) — Davion Mitchell is set to return to the Miami Heat with a two-year deal valued at $24 million, according to a source familiar with the discussions who spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday under the condition of anonymity, as the contract has yet to be finalized and made public. Mitchell is viewed by the Heat as …

Nicolas Batum, a forward for the LA Clippers, has opted not to take his $4.9 million player option for the 2025-26 season and will enter free agency, as reported by ESPN. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that he will continue with the team. The Clippers have the option to initiate Batum’s new contract at $5.6 million, which represents 120% of his …

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached a deal to trade for guard Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for forward Isaac Okoro, as reported by a source familiar with the transaction. The source, who requested to remain anonymous due to the pending nature of the deal, spoke with The Associated Press on Saturday. The trade is …

**NBA 2K26 Summer League Timeline** Over the last two days, 59 aspirations of aspiring basketball players were realized during the 2025 NBA Draft. The draft embodies a fascinating duality: it represents the apex of years of relentless effort and commitment to the game, as well as the dawn of a fresh opportunity to showcase talent at a higher level. It’s …

•2025 NBA Draft: Comprehensive Coverage•Prospects | Teams | Updates DALLAS (AP) — Cooper Flagg took the initiative to break the ice at a bustling press conference in Dallas as the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, bypassing any formal introduction from Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison. “Hello,” Flagg greeted attendees just as the clock hit noon on Friday. The …

Lonzo Ball is set to be traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro. This news was reported by ESPN’s senior NBA insider, Shams Charania, on Saturday. This offseason trade marks the third for the 27-year-old Ball, coming on the heels of a two-year contract extension he signed last February. After graduating from UCLA …

**2025 NBA Draft: Comprehensive Coverage** **Prospects | Teams | News & Highlights** PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Yang Hansen appears poised to integrate seamlessly into American culture. The 7-foot-1 center from China, recently introduced to Portland as a member of the Trail Blazers, shared his hobbies during a press conference. Interestingly, he revealed that he’s already an avid gamer. “I enjoy …

Naz Reid, the center for the Minnesota Timberwolves, is anticipated to finalize a new five-year contract worth $125 million, as reported by ESPN. The agreement will be officially executed on July 6 in accordance with league regulations. Reid opted not to take a $15 million player option for the 2025-26 season, but he will benefit financially from this new, enhanced …