June 30

• Gary Trent Jr. is signing a two-year, $7.5 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, including a player option.
• Trendon Watford is joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $5.3 million deal.
• Jordan Clarkson is expected to sign with the New York Knicks after clearing waivers, following his buyout from the Jazz.
• Taurean Prince is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks on a two-year, $7.1 million contract, which includes a player option.
• Mason Plumlee is signing with the Charlotte Hornets on a one-year, $3.6 million deal.
• Luke Kennard is signing a one-year, $11 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks.
• Nigel Hayes-Davis, Euroleague and Turkish Cup MVP, is joining the Phoenix Suns on a fully guaranteed one-year deal.
• Tyus Jones is signing a one-year, $7 million deal with the Orlando Magic.
• Nickeil Alexander-Walker is joining the Atlanta Hawks on a four-year, $62 million contract with a player option and trade kicker.
• The Hawks are acquiring Alexander-Walker from the Timberwolves in a sign-and-trade deal, sending a 2027 second-round pick (via Cleveland) and cash to Minnesota.
• Luka Garza is signing a two-year, $5.5 million fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics.
• Rich Paul said there have been no trade discussions involving LeBron James and the Lakers.
• Brook Lopez is signing a two-year, $18 million deal with the LA Clippers.
• Caris LeVert is signing with the Detroit Pistons on a two-year, $29 million deal.
• Clint Capela is returning to the Houston Rockets on a three-year, $21.5 million deal.
• Luke Kornet is signing with the San Antonio Spurs on a four-year, $41 million contract.
• Kevon Looney is heading to the New Orleans Pelicans on a two-year, $16 million deal.
• Bruce Brown is returning to the Denver Nuggets on a one-year deal after playing for Toronto and New Orleans last season.
• Kevin Porter Jr. is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks on a two-year, $11 million contract with a player option in 2026–27.
• Ty Jerome is signing a three-year, $28 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, including a player option in Year 3.
• Michael Porter Jr. has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Cameron Johnson and a 2032 unprotected first-round pick.
• D’Angelo Russell is joining the Dallas Mavericks on a two-year, $13 million deal.
• Tre Jones is returning to the Chicago Bulls on a three-year, $24 million deal.
• Jake LaRavia has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after a strong finish with the Kings.
• Memphis and Cole Anthony are working toward a resolution that gives Jaren Jackson Jr. a new deal and Anthony a path to a new destination.
• Cam Spencer is signing a two-year, $4.5 million fully guaranteed deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
• Paul Reed is returning to the Detroit Pistons on a two-year, $11 million contract.
• Dorian Finney-Smith is signing with the Houston Rockets on a four-year, $53 million deal.
• Santi Aldama is returning to the Memphis Grizzlies on a three-year, $52.5 million contract.
• Jaren Jackson Jr. is finalizing a five-year, $240 million maximum extension with the Memphis Grizzlies, which includes a player option in 2029–30.
• Mike Brown has emerged as a serious candidate for the Knicks head coaching job and will have a second interview.
• Jordan Clarkson and the Utah Jazz finalized a buyout, allowing him to join a contender.
• Nicolas Batum is re-signing with the LA Clippers on a two-year, $11.5 million contract with a team option and trade kicker.
• Day’Ron Sharpe is returning to the Brooklyn Nets on a two-year, $12 million deal after averaging 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds last season.
• Joe Ingles is returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves on a one-year, $3.6 million contract.
• Collin Gillespie is signing a guaranteed one-year contract to return to the Phoenix Suns after a strong season on a two-way deal.
• The Utah Jazz are waiving forward Johnny Juzang, who averaged 8 points and shot 38% from three in 20 minutes per game.
• Ziaire Williams is returning to the Brooklyn Nets on a two-year, $12 million deal after averaging 10 points and 4.3 rebounds in 63 games.
• The Houston Rockets could still pursue Dorian Finney-Smith after adding Kevin Durant. ESPN’s Bobby Marks says it would “put the icing on the cake” of Houston’s offseason.
• The Warriors are monitoring Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency. The Nets are the only team able to offer a starting salary of $20 million or more. Golden State may match or pursue a sign-and-trade depending on the market.
• LeBron James opted in for the 2025–26 season, but interest in a trade is lukewarm at best. Most teams aren’t willing to part with multiple pieces for a one-year rental of the 40-year-old.

June 29

• Deandre Ayton (Portland) is finalizing a contract buyout to enter free agency.
• Jabari Smith Jr. intends to sign a five-year rookie extension worth approximately $122 million with Houston.
• Ajay Mitchell (Oklahoma City) is set to agree to a three-year, near-$9 million contract after his team declined his option.
• Eric Gordon (Philadelphia) has declined his player option and will test free agency, with a possible return still on the table.
• Bobby Portis plans to re-sign with Milwaukee, signing a three-year, $44 million deal that includes a 2027–28 player option.
• James Harden has declined his player option and will re-sign with LA Clippers for two years and $81.5 million; the second year includes a player option and is partially guaranteed.
• Lonnie Walker IV (Philadelphia) will become a free agent after his team declined his option.
• Collin Sexton is being traded from Utah to Charlotte in exchange for center Jusuf Nurkic and a future second-round pick.
• Duncan Robinson (Miami) will decline his early termination option and is expected to either re-sign or explore other offers.
• Julius Randle (Minnesota) will sign a new three-year, $100 million contract.
• Kelly Oubre Jr. (Philadelphia) will pick up his $8.4 million player option for the 2025–26 season.
• Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers) is declining his $15.4 million option and will pursue free agency, with interest expected from multiple contenders.
• Malik Beasley (Detroit) is under federal investigation related to gambling ties; contract discussions (three years, $42 million) have been paused.
• LeBron James will exercise his $52.6 million player option and return to the Lakers for his 23rd season.
• Jaylin Williams (Oklahoma City) will receive a three-year extension worth $24 million.

June 28

• Dillon Jones and a second-round pick are being sent from Oklahoma City to Washington, with guard Colby Jones heading back to Oklahoma City (then waived).
• Garrett Temple is set to return to the Toronto Raptors on a one-year, $3.6 million deal.
• Nicolas Batum (LA Clippers) will become a free agent after declining his $4.9 million option; both sides have mutual interest in re-signing.
• Sam Merrill (Cleveland) is expected to stay on with a four‑year, $38 million contract.
• Davion Mitchell (Miami) is set to re-sign for two years and $24 million.
• Jonathan Kuminga of Golden State has received a ~$7.9 million qualifying offer, keeping him a restricted free agent.
• Lonzo Ball is being traded from Chicago to Cleveland in exchange for Isaac Okoro.

June 27

• Naz Reid (Minnesota) will sign a lucrative five-year, $125 million extension (includes a player option), remaining with the Timberwolves after reaching consecutive Western Conference finals.

June 26

• Kobe Sanders is traded from New York to LA Clippers.
• The Lakers have acquired the No. 36 draft pick from Minnesota, sending No. 45 and cash in return.
• The Celtics and Orlando swapped picks and picks in a separate deal: Boston trades No. 32; receives No. 46, No. 57, a 2026 second‑rounder and a 2027 second‑rounder.
• The Pelicans sent Jrue Holiday to Portland for Anfernee Simons and two future second-round picks—boosting Boston’s salary flexibility.
• The Knicks have finalized a deal sending Kobe Sanders and substitute assets.
• Austin Reaves (Lakers) declined a four-year, $89.2 million extension; both sides remain interested in negotiating next summer.
• The Nets moved the No. 36 pick to Phoenix in exchange for future second-round picks.
• Lakers moved up in the second round by acquiring pick No. 45 from Chicago, giving up pick No. 55 plus cash.

June 25

• The Thunder flipped the No. 24 draft pick (Nique Clifford) to Sacramento for a protected 2027 first-round pick.
• Miami has reportedly shown interest in Jonathan Kuminga, who’s a restricted free agent.
• The Wizards traded their No. 18 pick (Walter Clayton Jr.) to Utah in exchange for No. 21, No. 43, a 2031 second-rounder, and a 2032 second-rounder.
• The Hawks traded the No. 13 pick (Derik Queen) to the Pelicans for No. 23 (Asa Newell) and a future first-rounder.
• The Blazers sent Cedric Coward (No. 11 pick) to Memphis for Yang Hansen (No. 16), a 2028 first-rounder, and two second-rounders.
• Charlotte dealt center Mark Williams to Phoenix for the No. 29 pick and other assets.
• The Spurs traded away their No. 38 pick to the Pacers for future picks and cash.
• Knicks are interviewing top assistant James Borrego from New Orleans for their head-coaching vacancy.
• John Collins (Utah) will pick up his $26.5 million player option for next season.
• Fred VanVleet (Houston) will sign a two-year, $50 million deal that includes a player option for 2026–27.
• Numerous teams are reportedly reaching out to Boston about potential trades involving Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.

June 24

• Kyrie Irving will decline his $43 million option and sign a three-year, $119 million deal to stay with the Mavericks.
• A three-team trade sends Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta, Terance Mann and a pick to Brooklyn, and Georges Niang to Boston.
• The Pelicans have traded CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk to Washington in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and a 2025 second-round pick.
• Matisse Thybulle (Portland) will pick up his $11.5 million player option.

June 23

• Boston traded Jrue Holiday to Portland for Anfernee Simons and future picks. The move offers Boston $40 million in tax flexibility.
• Khris Middleton (Washington) will pick up a $33.3 million player option.

June 2

• Kevin Durant was traded from Phoenix to Houston in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 draft pick, and five second-rounders.

June 21

• Pat Connaughton (Milwaukee) opted in on his $9.4 million deal for the 2025–26 season.

Earlier in June

Milwaukee remains firm: Giannis Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade, and no trade market currently exists.

Discussion began around Kevin Durant’s trade—the Knicks reportedly weren’t interested, whereas Houston, Miami, San Antonio, Toronto, LA Clippers, and Minnesota were frequently referenced.

Memphis traded Desmond Bane to Orlando for multiple first‑round picks and a swap. They confirmed they’re not moving Ja Morant or Jaren Jackson Jr..

Steven Adams reportedly secured a three-year, $39 million extension with Houston.

The NBA offseason’s pace has accelerated, with significant activity happening during the draft period.

Knicks were denied permission to interview Jason Kidd, as well as Ime Udoka and Chris Finch, for their vacant head-coach position.