NBA Movement: Latest News Summary
The NBA offseason is in full swing, with numerous moves reshaping team rosters. Here’s a summary of the most recent transactions and the hottest rumors in the league.
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant heads to the Houston Rockets, marking a significant trade in the league. Meanwhile, teams across the circuit are keeping an eye on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s situation and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The New York Knicks continue to look for a head coach, and the Boston Celtics are restructuring their roster following the injury of Jayson Tatum, who will miss a significant part of next season due to surgery for a torn left Achilles tendon.
The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic kicked off the trade season with a deal involving several players and draft picks. Desmond Bane is heading to Orlando in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four future first-round picks, and a future first-round pick swap.
On Monday, the NBA announced that the salary cap for the 2025-26 season has been set at $154.647 million, while the tax level is $187.895 million. The first “apron” level is set at $195.945 million and the second level at $207.824 million. The salary cap and tax level come into effect on Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. ET.
Stay tuned to Alofoke Deportes for the latest information on signings, rumors, and key moves that will shape the league.
Highlighted Movements of July 1st
6:03 p.m. ET: Free agent Duncan Robinson agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.
5:08 p.m. ET: The LA Clippers have waived center Drew Eubanks, who plans to sign with the Sacramento Kings on a one-year contract after clearing waivers.
4:39 p.m. ET: Forward Tim Hardaway Jr. agreed to a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
3:32 p.m. ET: Forward Josh Minott agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract with the Boston Celtics.
2:30 p.m. ET: Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl agreed to a four-year, $104 million contract extension with the franchise, extending through the 2029-30 season.
1:40 p.m. ET: Power forward Sandro Mamukelashvili agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million contract with the Toronto Raptors, with a player option for the second year.
12:43 p.m. ET: Center Jericho Sims agreed to a two-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, including a player option in the second season.
12:42 p.m. ET: Point guard Dennis Schroder agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.
12:41 p.m. ET: The Milwaukee Bucks traded Pat Connaughton and two second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Vasilije Micic.
12 p.m. ET: Forward Gary Harris agreed to a two-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option for the second season.
11:58 a.m. ET: The Sacramento Kings traded Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Dario Saric.
11:17 a.m. ET: The Milwaukee Bucks cut Damian Lillard and will extend the remaining $113 million of his contract to acquire Myles Turner.
11:07 a.m. ET: Free agent center Myles Turner agreed to a four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. The deal includes a player option in 2028-29 and a full 15% “trade kicker.”
11:02 a.m. ET: Center Guerschon Yabusele agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the New York Knicks, plus a player option.
10:02 a.m. ET: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, NBA MVP, agreed to a four-year, $285 million supermax contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, effective through the 2030-31 season. This extension gives Gilgeous-Alexander the highest annual salary in NBA history.
June 30th Movements
11 p.m. ET: Free agent Gary Trent Jr. agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million contract with a player option to return to the Milwaukee Bucks.
9:55 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Trendon Watford agreed to a two-year, $5.3 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
9:50 p.m. ET: Jordan Clarkson is expected to sign with the New York Knicks after clearing free agency waivers.
9:28 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Taurean Prince agreed to a two-year, $7.1 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option in the second season.
9:22 p.m. ET: Free agent center Mason Plumlee agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
9:01 p.m. ET: Free agent Luke Kennard agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks.
8:33 p.m. ET: Nigel Hayes-Davis, from Fenerbahce (2025 EuroLeague champion and Finals MVP, as well as Turkish Cup champion and MVP), agreed to a one-year fully guaranteed contract with the Phoenix Suns.
8:20 p.m. ET: Point guard Tyus Jones agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract with the Orlando Magic.
8:17 p.m. ET: The Atlanta Hawks sent a 2027 second-round pick (via Cleveland) and cash considerations to the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker via a “sign-and-trade”.
8:08 p.m. ET: Free agent Nickeil Alexander-Walker agreed to a four-year, $62 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks, which includes a player option and a “trade kicker”.
8:04 p.m. ET: Free agent center Luka Garza agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million fully guaranteed contract with the Boston Celtics.
7:52 p.m. ET: Rich Paul stated that he has not had any conversation with the Lakers about a possible trade of LeBron James.
7:48 p.m. ET: Free agent center Brook Lopez agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract with the LA Clippers.
7:33 p.m. ET: Free agent guard Caris LeVert has agreed to a two-year, $29 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.
7:30 p.m. ET: Free agent center Clint Capela agreed to a three-year, $21.5 million contract with the Houston Rockets.
7:26 p.m. ET: Free agent center Luke Kornet agreed to a four-year, $41 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
7:18 p.m. ET: Free agent Kevon Looney agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.
7:16 p.m. ET: Free agent Bruce Brown agreed to a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
7:13 p.m. ET: Free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option in 2026-27.
7:09 p.m. ET: Free agent guard Ty Jerome agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, with a player option in the third year.
7:06 p.m. ET: The Denver Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson.
7:02 p.m. ET: Free agent point guard D’Angelo Russell agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
7:00 p.m. ET: Free agent point guard Tre Jones agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract to return to the Chicago Bulls.
6:45 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Jake LaRavia agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
6:39 p.m. ET: The Memphis Grizzlies and Cole Anthony’s representatives are working to reach a solution that allows Memphis to create the necessary cap space to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr., while giving Anthony the opportunity to find his next destination.
6:33 p.m. ET: The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Cam Spencer agreed to a fully guaranteed two-year, $4.5 million contract.
6:32 p.m. ET: Free agent power forward Paul Reed agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract to return to the Detroit Pistons.
6:30 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million contract with the Houston Rockets.
6:20 p.m. ET: Restricted free agent Santi Aldama agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million contract to return to the Memphis Grizzlies.
6:16 p.m. ET: The Memphis Grizzlies and Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to agree to a five-year, $240 million maximum renegotiation and extension, which includes a player option in the final year of the deal, in 2029-30.
5:25 p.m. ET: Former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown will have a second meeting with the New York Knicks for the head coaching position and has become a strong candidate.
2:47 p.m. ET: Point guard Jordan Clarkson is finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, allowing him to join a contender this summer.
1:57 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Nicolas Batum will sign a two-year, $11.5 million contract to return to the LA Clippers. The deal includes a team option and a “trade kicker”.
12:45 p.m. ET: Free agent center Day’Ron Sharpe intends to sign a two-year, $12 million contract to return to the Brooklyn Nets.
12:42 p.m. ET: Free agent forward Joe Ingles intends to sign a one-year, $3.6 million contract to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
12:28 p.m. ET: Point guard Collin Gillespie intends to sign a one-year guaranteed contract to return to the Phoenix Suns.
11:38 a.m. ET: The Utah Jazz…
