All this comes after the Phoenix Suns traded superstar Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th pick (Khaman Maluach) in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics also began a refresh by trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers and Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks.

The Brooklyn Nets and Cam Thomas are not in a “hurry” to agree to a new contract, with little urgency from either side as the shooting guard continues to navigate restricted free agency, per New York Post's Brian Lewis.

In the latest NBA rumors roundup, LeBron James retirement could be on the horizon, Chris Paul could reunite with a former team, and Brandon Ingram's future in Toronto could be in flux.

The Hawks are positioned to be a playoff contender next season with the additions of Kristaps Porziņģis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard. With Trae Young and Jalen Johnson returning, Atlanta has a strong mix of young talent and veterans and a reportedly in the sweepstakes for Horford largely due to proximity to home.

The Los Angeles Lakers might have a new incentive for emptying their asset collection and giving their roster as many win-now resources as they can.

The Chicago Bulls may be on the verge of losing a key contributor ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season, with reports indicating that contract negotiations with a key player have hit a major roadblock.

There is a growing sense of paranoia within the Toronto Raptors' organization after they parted with Masai Ujiri.

The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly interested in signing Damian Lillard, but he will be returning to the Portland Trail Blazers.

“Many around the league are beginning to connect the dots that James may not sign another contract with the Lakers because he may not sign another contract at all,” wrote reporter Brett Siegel, offering a possible explanation for the 40-year-old forward’s recent career decisions.

The second apron has become a big deal in the NBA, causing players like Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal to be moved to save money.