The seven-team trade that sends star forward Kevin Durant and free agent big man Clint Capela (via sign-and-trade) to Houston is now official, according to press releases from several teams, including the Rockets. “Having played against Kevin and coached him before, I know he’s the type of competitor who fits with what we’ve been building here in Houston,” head coach Ime Udoka … [Read more...] about Seven-Team Kevin Durant Trade Officially Finalized
Stein’s Latest: Valanciunas, Horford, Ham, Suns, Reid, More
After reporting on Saturday that the Nuggets plan to go through with their trade for Jonas Valanciunas despite the veteran center’s interest in signing with EuroLeague club Panathinaikos, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reiterates in his latest Substack post that Denver’s front office is “determined to enforce” Valanciunas’ contract and “optimistic” the Lithuanian big man will be … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Valanciunas, Horford, Ham, Suns, Reid, More
Julius Randle Signs Three-Year Contract With Timberwolves
July 16: Randle’s new deal with the Timberwolves has been officially finalized, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. June 29: The Timberwolves and forward Julius Randle have agreed to terms on a multiyear deal, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The new contract will replace Randle’s player option for 2025/26 and will be worth $100MM over three years, … [Read more...] about Julius Randle Signs Three-Year Contract With Timberwolves
Timberwolves Sign Naz Reid To Five-Year Deal
JULY 14: The signing is official, according to a team press release. JUNE 27: The Timberwolves and Naz Reid are in agreement on a new contract, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports that the reserve forward/center intends to sign a five-year, $125MM contract to remain in Minnesota. Reid held a player option worth approximately $15MM for the 2025/26 season, but will … [Read more...] about Timberwolves Sign Naz Reid To Five-Year Deal
Reported Signings That Aren’t Yet Official
Most of the free agent deals and all of the trades that were reported during or before the July moratorium have since been officially finalized, but there are still a handful of signings that we’re waiting on. Here’s a quick breakdown of the reported free agent contracts that have not yet been formally completed and announced: Brooklyn Nets: Day’Ron Sharpe (two years, … [Read more...] about Reported Signings That Aren’t Yet Official