June 16, 2025
Latest on Kevin Durant: Durant reportedly isn’t interested in joining the Timberwolves, though the Suns hope he changes his mind. He was open to the Knicks until they showed no interest. His top choice is the Spurs, with the Rockets and Heat also on his list. The Raptors are said to be willing to trade for him without an extension, as they did with Kawhi Leonard in 2018.
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June 15, 2025
The Orlando Magic have completed a major trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, acquiring Desmond Bane in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and a first-round pick swap. Bane averaged 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 steals last season, while shooting 48.4% from the field and 39.2% from three-point range.
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Details of draft picks sent by Orlando:
- 2025 first-round pick (No. 16 overall)
- 2026 first-round pick (originally from the Suns)
- 2028 and 2030 unprotected first-round picks
- 2029 lightly protected first-round swap
Related Article: The Unbelievable Desmond Bane Trade May Have Accidentally Ignited a New Chaotic Trend in the 2025 NBA Offseason
June 14, 2025
The Houston Rockets have reached an agreement with Steven Adams on a three-year, $39 million contract extension, making him the first player this offseason to re-sign with his team. Adams averaged 5.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in the playoffs, playing a key role in Houston’s postseason run.
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June 14, 2025
Russell Westbrook has opted out of his $3.5 million player option and will hit free agency on June 30. The veteran guard averaged 13.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists this past season with the Denver Nuggets, shooting 44.9% from the field and 32.3% from beyond the arc.
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June 10, 2025
The Indiana Pacers are reportedly preparing to re-sign Myles Turner on a multi-year deal worth about $30 million annually. If Turner indeed returns as a free agent this summer, this contract would mark the first time in nearly two decades that the Pacers cross the luxury tax threshold.
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