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    VanVleet Agrees New Two-Year Deal With Rockets

    Fred VanVleet (Houston Rockets)
    June 2025

    Fred VanVleet will stay with Houston on a two-year, $50M deal with a 2026–27 player option. The Rockets declined his $44.9M team option to re-sign him under new terms that offer greater cap flexibility.
    VanVleet’s playoff leadership and consistency in Houston’s resurgence were key to the deal. Both sides expect the partnership to continue beyond the two-year agreement as the Rockets build around Kevin Durant and coach Ime Udoka’s long-term vision.

    Knicks Interview Borrego as Head Coach Search Widens

    James Borrego, New York Knicks
    June 2025

    The Knicks will interview Pelicans assistant James Borrego for their vacant head coach role. He joins Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins, and Micah Nori among the formal candidates as the franchise reshapes after parting ways with Tom Thibodeau.
    Borrego’s past head coaching experience with Charlotte and offensive credentials in New Orleans made him a top target. After other teams declined interest, the Knicks are expanding their shortlist to secure a fresh direction.

    Pelicans Trade CJ McCollum, Olynyk to Wizards for Poole, Bey, Pick

    CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk (New Orleans Pelicans) Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey (Washington Wizards)
    June 2025

    The Pelicans are sending McCollum, Olynyk and a future second-round pick to the Wizards for Poole, Bey, and the No. 40 pick in the NBA Draft.
    Washington gains veteran leadership and clears cap space for 2026. New Orleans adds youth and flexibility while holding the No. 7 and No. 23 picks. Poole averaged 20.5 PPG last season.

    Middleton Picks Up $33.3M Option to Stay with Wizards

    Khris Middleton (Washington Wizards)
    June 2025

    Khris Middleton has exercised his $33.3 million player option for the 2025–26 season, confirming his return to the Washington Wizards for a second year following his trade from Milwaukee.
    Despite injury setbacks, the veteran remains a reliable scorer and playmaker. He averaged 19 points and 6.4 assists per 36 minutes last season, with a 58.8 true shooting percentage—third-best of his career.

    Haliburton Suffers Torn Achilles in Game 7, Out Indefinitely

    Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
    June 2025

    Tyrese Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against Oklahoma City and is expected to miss the entire 2025–26 season, pending recovery after surgery.
    Haliburton collapsed without contact while driving, just days after playing through a calf strain. The injury overshadowed Indiana’s title hopes and ended a legendary postseason run, where he set franchise assist records and hit multiple clutch game-winners.

    Durant Traded to Rockets in Blockbuster Deal

    Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns > Houston Rockets) Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks (Phoenix Suns > Houston Rockets)
    Announced June 2025, effective July 6

    The Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft, and five second-round picks.
    Durant joins a rising Rockets squad led by Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson. The deal was one of his preferred outcomes. Houston improves title odds to +850. The Suns pivot to a youth rebuild, adding shooting and grit with Green and Brooks.

    Thunder Collapse in Game 6, Pacers Force Decisive Game 7

    Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers
    June 2025

    The Thunder missed their chance to clinch the NBA title, falling 108–91 to the Pacers in Game 6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander committed 8 turnovers as OKC now faces a winner-takes-all Game 7.
    Gilgeous-Alexander admitted the team lacked focus and effort, tying an NBA Finals turnover record. OKC shot just 38.2% and went 3-of-20 from three before benching starters for the fourth. Jalen Williams posted a Finals-worst minus-40 in 27 minutes.

    Haliburton Cleared for Game 6 Despite Calf Strain

    Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
    June 2025

    Tyrese Haliburton will play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals despite suffering a right calf strain in Game 5. The Pacers face elimination, trailing 3-2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
    Haliburton passed a team strength test just hours before tip-off and showed no major limitations. After intensive treatments all week, he will be monitored closely without a strict minutes cap as Indiana aims to force Game 7.

    Udoka Becomes One of NBA’s Highest-Paid Coaches with New Deal

    Ime Udoka (Houston Rockets)
    June 2025

    Ime Udoka has signed a long-term extension with the Houston Rockets that will pay him eight figures annually, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the league after just his second season with the franchise.
    Udoka led Houston to a 52-30 record and their first playoff berth since 2020, drastically improving defense and win totals. His continued progress prompted the front office to secure long-term continuity amid outside interest from teams like the Knicks.

    Buss Family to Sell Majority Lakers Stake to Mark Walter for $10B

    Los Angeles Lakers, Buss Family
    June 2025

    The Buss family has agreed to sell majority ownership of the Lakers to Mark Walter for a record $10 billion franchise valuation, the highest ever for a U.S. sports team.
    The family will retain a minority stake (just over 15%), and Jeanie Buss will remain team governor “for at least a number of years.” Walter, already a Lakers shareholder since 2021, leads TWG Global and owns major stakes in the Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and more. Magic Johnson and Luka Dončić were informed and support the move.

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