Marcus Smart a free agent, Rockets in the mix
Lakers guard Marcus Smart has become a free agent by declining his $5.4 million player option, with Houston's interest in the player now on the agenda.
Lakers guard Marcus Smart has become a free agent by declining his $5.4 million player option, with Houston's interest in the player now on the agenda.
NBA trade bombshell: the Memphis Grizzlies have sent star player Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.
The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors have taken their trade talks for Kawhi Leonard to a serious level. The star forward could return to Canada.
James Harden has declined the $42.3 million player option in his Cleveland contract; the two sides are continuing talks over a new multiyear deal.
Nine-year NBA veteran Malik Beasley has been indicted on federal charges tied to a betting scheme; the U.S. government is coordinating his surrender this week.
Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green has declined his $27.7 million player option and is now technically a free agent.
Having left Panathinaikos, Ergin Ataman is being named among the candidates Real Madrid's basketball team is considering for head coach, according to Marca.
Anadolu Efes have moved to bring back academy graduate Cedi Osman. Reportedly earning €1.7m at Panathinaikos, the player has been offered €2.5m by Efes.
Under Tony Parker, ASVEL are setting a French basketball record with a €58 million budget and a €20 million player payroll for next season, per L'Équipe.
With JL Bourg waiving its right, Beşiktaş becomes EuroLeague's 20th team via 13 votes. Turkey will be represented by 3 teams in the top arena.
Per ESPN, the Charlotte Hornets traded star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Hornets got Naz Reid and a haul of picks in return.
Per ESPN's Brian Windhorst, the Detroit Pistons are after "big game" after clearing salary-cap room. The names on the agenda are LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard.