NBA Rumors: Forwards

Durant is expected to be available via trade during the summer, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

Williamson isn't expected to be traded by the Pelicans this offseason, but if he's unable to stay healthy or develop into a true franchise cornerstone, he's likely to be on the move after the 2025-26 campaign, William Guillory of the Athletic reports.

Durant could have joined the Spurs via trade before the deadline in February this year, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

James is likely to exercise his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. "I'm told he's likely to opt in. ... That's likely, that's the plan," Charania said. "But his option date is June 29, so he still has about a month to figure it out. There's going to be some hard conversations that are going to happen between him and the Lakers, seeing what this team looks like. Because whether he plays one more season or a few more seasons, he wants to be in a competitive environment."

Nesmith is dealing with an ankle injury and should be considered questionable to play in Game 4 against the Knicks on Tuesday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Lendeborg has decided to withdraw from the 2025 NBA Draft and has decided to transfer to Michigan for the 2025-26 college season, according to Jonathan Givony and Shams Charania of ESPN.

The Kings could hand Murray a contract extension during the summer, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac.com.

Shannon is expected to see more minutes in the rest of the Western Conference Finals series against the Thunder after turning heads with his play in the Game 3 win on Saturday, head coach Chris Finch told Cassidy Hettesheimer of The Minneapolis Star Tribune. "I've been wrestling with getting another guy in the rotation," Finch said. "A guy that could stretch the floor in transition, be a downhill player, got a good body, physicality. ... We kind of knew coming into the game that we were going to get to him. You're definitely going to see him more."

Hart revealed that he was the one who proposed the lineup change that sent him to the bench in favor of starting Mitchell Robinson before Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers on Sunday, according to Peter Botte of The New York Post. "It was never going to be a tough day for me because I had a hand in that decision," Hart said.

Jones is being identified as a high-level trade target by rival teams, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Walsh may be viewed as expendable by the Celtics and could be dealt this offseason, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

The Pistons could attempt to pursue Hauser if he's made available via trade during the summer, according to Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press.

Mobley was selected to the 2024-25 All-NBA Second Team on Friday.

James was selected to the 2024-25 All-NBA Second Team on Friday.

Tatum was selected to the 2024-25 All-NBA First Team on Friday.

Antetokounmpo was named to the 2024-25 All-NBA First Team on Friday.

Kuminga is expected to be on Brooklyn's radar during the offseason, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reports.

The Heat should try to trade for Williamson during the offseason, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald.

The Heat should try to trade for Antetokounmpo during the offseason, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald.

Hardaway could end up re-signing with the Pistons in the offseason, according to Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press.

The Knicks should prioritize an extension for Bridges this offseason, according to Mike Vaccaro of the New York Post.

Porter may be traded this offseason, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports.

Hachimura could be traded by the Lakers this offseason in order to make a significant upgrade at another position, Khobi Price of the Orange County Register reports.

Bridges' name could resurface in trade rumors during the summer, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.

Batum is expected to retire after the 2025-26 season, according to Eurohoops. "There's a very, very good chance that the next season will be my last," Batum said in an interview.