NBA Rumors

Irving, who's recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee, might not be ready to return to action by the time the 2026 NBA Playoffs start, he stated in a recent interview. "Don't hold your breath on that," he said. "You know what I'm saying? That doesn't mean I won't be back, it's just that I don't want to make any predictions on when I'm going to be back. I just want to be back 150,000 percent better."

Several teams are believed to be keeping close tabs on Beal's immediate future in case he becomes a free agent, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Simmons is one of several guards who haven't had much of a market as a free agent, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Melton is one of several guards who haven't had much of a market as a free agent, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Brogdon is one of several guards who haven't had much of a market as a free agent, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Westbrook is one of several guards who haven't had much of a market as a free agent, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Paul is one of several guards who haven't had much of a market as a free agent, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

The Clippers view Collins as their likely starter at power forward, according to Law Murray and John Hollinger of The Athletic.

Harden, who agreed to a two-year, $81.5 million deal with the Clippers, holds a player option for 2026-27, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

Bufkin has been an early standout at Summer League training camp, Grant Afseth of RG.org reports.

Porzingis will compete in EuroBasket with the Latvian national team, according to Eurohoops.net.

The Lakers still have high hopes for Kleber, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

Beal could become an option for the Clippers, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.

Rival teams are monitoring Smart's situation, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.

Love, who was traded to the Jazz on Monday, is expected to be bought out, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.

DeRozan's trade market is "nearly nonexistent" for the Kings, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.

There's been "no significant traction" on the Kuminga front, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

The Clippers were reluctant to offer Powell a contract extension, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Jeffries is a candidate to be waived by the Hornets, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

There has been "little to no movement" between Grimes and the 76ers on a new contract, Kelly Iko and Tony Jones of The Athletic report.

Valanciunas' trade to Denver is expected to be finalized Sunday, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports.

Gill is likely to be brought back to Washington on a veteran's minimum deal, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

The Bulls have had little luck generating a trade market for Vucevic," Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.

The Nuggets have emerged as a suitor for Horford, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.

Melton has generated a strong market in free agency from contending teams, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.