Transfer

Lakers to Sign Marcus Smart After Wizards Buyout

Marcus Smart (Washington Wizards > Los Angeles Lakers)
July 2025

Marcus Smart has agreed to a buyout with the Wizards and will sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Lakers, including a 2026 player option. He rejoins a playoff-caliber roster after two injury-hit seasons.
Luka Doncic personally recruited Smart to the Lakers, who prioritized a defensive guard after losing Dorian Finney-Smith. The Lakers will waive Shake Milton to open a roster spot for Smart, filling a critical defensive gap.

Trey Lyles Joins Real Madrid After Nine NBA Seasons

Trey Lyles (Real Madrid, ex-NBA)
September 2025

Trey Lyles signed a one-year deal with Real Madrid after nine NBA seasons, bringing versatility, shooting, and veteran depth to the EuroLeague contenders. The Canadian forward cited the club’s prestige and his desire to add to its rich history. Lyles averaged 6.5 points and 4.6 rebounds with Sacramento last season before Madrid swooped. Drafted in 2015, he played over 650 NBA games and starred for Canada at the 2024 Olympics. His deal includes an NBA out clause, keeping future options open.

Report: Chris Paul Headed to Toronto in Three-Team Trade, May Not Report

Chris Paul
January 2026

Multiple reports say Paul is being traded to Toronto in a three-team deal, with indications he may not need to report and could be rerouted again before the deadline. Raptors receive Paul, Nets get Agbaji plus a future second-rounder, Clippers get Marinković’s rights. The report frames it as late-career logistics for a 40-year-old who has signaled retirement after this season.

Jazz Stun Draft with Ace Bailey Pick Despite Pre-Draft Resistance

Ace Bailey (Utah Jazz)
June 2025

The Utah Jazz selected Ace Bailey fifth overall in the NBA Draft despite signals that his camp preferred another team. Bailey didn’t work out with Utah, and speculation suggested he wanted to join Washington at No. 6.
Utah defied draft-day expectations, believing in Bailey’s all-around game and character. Team president Austin Ainge praised Bailey’s scoring, rebounding, and defensive energy, confirming positive internal and external scouting reports ahead of a potentially franchise-shaping season.

Miami Heat Eye Exit Strategy for Struggling Guard Terry Rozier

Terry Rozier (Miami Heat)
Ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season

Miami Heat are actively trying to move Rozier, but trade interest is minimal due to his $26.6m salary in the final year of his contract. A buyout is under consideration if no deal materialises, though no agreement is imminent.
Rozier endured a poor 2024–25 season, averaging 10.6 points — his lowest since 2019 — while shooting just 39.1% from the field and 29.5% from deep. Once a reliable scorer, his decline has prompted Miami to clear roster space for new signings after trading away Jimmy Butler.

Malcolm Brogdon Bets on Knicks Training Camp Deal Over Other Offers

Malcolm Brogdon (New York Knicks)
October 2025

Malcolm Brogdon turned down multiple contract offers from other NBA teams to accept a non-guaranteed training camp deal with the New York Knicks. Despite no guarantees, the former Sixth Man of the Year is confident he’ll earn a roster spot, citing his playmaking and shooting as valuable contributions for a contender.
Brogdon, 32, is coming off two injury-hit seasons with Portland and Washington but believes New York’s depth and playoff ambitions provide the right fit. The Knicks, boosted by rivals Boston and Indiana entering injury-induced “gap years,” rebuilt their bench with Brogdon, Clarkson, Yabusele, Shamet, and Mathews all competing for limited roles. Brogdon averaged 12.7 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds last season, and aims to regain his career 38.8% three-point shooting mark.

Jaxson Hayes Returns to Lakers on One-Year Deal

Jaxson Hayes (Los Angeles Lakers)
July 2025

Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has signed a one-year deal to return to the Lakers after emerging as last season’s starting center. He shot a career-best 72.2% and averaged 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds.
Hayes’ agents finalized the deal with Lakers president Rob Pelinka shortly after the franchise signed Deandre Ayton. Hayes will now serve as Ayton’s backup following limited playoff usage last season.

Rockets Land Durant, Eye Championship Run

Houston Rockets
September 2025

Houston Rockets made a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, a top-10 draft pick, and five second-rounders to Phoenix. Durant, 36, joins on the final year of his deal, making Houston instant contenders. Rockets must balance win-now urgency with the risk Durant could leave in 2026 free agency. Miami Heat loom as potential suitors if he hits the market. Houston hope to extend him but may explore a trade if things falter.

Raptors linked with potential Ja Morant trade as Grizzlies slide

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
Current 2025–26 NBA season, with Morant out injured

As Memphis struggle at 7–12, league chatter has started to link Ja Morant with a possible move, with the Toronto Raptors mentioned by insiders as a speculative destination for a high level lead guard to push their 14–5 team deeper into contention.
Reported interest centres on Toronto’s need for a primary ball handler alongside Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, with Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett viewed as possible trade pieces. Any deal would be complex due to Morant’s dip in form, current calf strain, and two remaining contract years at over 40 million dollars each.

Celtics Sold for Record $6.1B, Bill Chisholm to Take Over

Boston Celtics, Bill Chisholm, Wyc Grousbeck, Steve Pagliuca
March 2025

A group led by Bill Chisholm has agreed to purchase the Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion, setting a record for the highest franchise sale in North American sports history.
The deal surpasses the $6.05B Washington Commanders sale. Current CEO Wyc Grousbeck will remain in charge until the 2027-28 season. The transaction could also impact NBA expansion discussions.

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