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Justin Jackson Hired As Assistant For Windy City Bulls - RealGM Wiretap

The Windy City Bulls hired Justin Jackson as an assistant general manager on Tuesday.

Eventual Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Has Been Expected For Quite Some Time - RealGM Wiretap

Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be taking some initial steps towards an exit from the Milwaukee Bucks as he enters the 2025-26 season with some level of hope that their reshaped roster could make them contenders again in a depleted Eastern Conference. There is belief around the NBA that Antetokounmpo will eventually be traded, but it became clear the parties involved in the situation weren't prepared to do so during the 2025 offseason.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Remains Locked In With Bucks Reserves Right To Change Mind In Future - RealGM Wiretap

Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked to respond to Shams Charania's report about him exploring his options beyond the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason and his interest in the New York Knicks.

Pelicans Sign DJ Carton Trhae Mitchell To Camp Contracts - RealGM Wiretap

The New Orleans Pelicans have signed guard D.J. Carton and wing Trhae Mitchell to Exhibit 10 contracts. Carton and Mitchell signed non-guaranteed deals. Both players are expected to join the Birmingham Squadron for the upcoming G League season.

Adrian Wojnarowski To Host Weekly YouTube Interview Show - RealGM Wiretap

Adrian Wojnarowski is starting a weekly series on YouTube called The Program with Woj as a way of raising revenue in his role as general manager of St. Bonaventure. Wojnarowski abruptly stepped down from his NBA insider role at ESPN in September 2024.

Mavs Waive Matthew Cleveland - RealGM Wiretap

The Dallas Mavericks waived Matthew Cleveland, the team announced on Tuesday.

Taran Armstrong Dubai Basketball Agree To Two Year Deal - RealGM Wiretap

Australian guard Taran Armstrong has agreed to a two-year deal with Dubai Basketball. Armstrong spent part of last season with the Golden State Warriors on a two-way deal. The Warriors continue to hold Armstrong's restricted free agent rights in the NBA.

Hornets Waive DJ Rodman - RealGM Wiretap

The Charlotte Hornets waived DJ Rodman, the team announced on Tuesday.

Game 1 Of WNBA Finals Averages 19M Viewers Most Viewers For Opener Since 1997 - RealGM Wiretap

Game 1 of the WNBA Finals between the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury averaged 1.9 million viewers.

Optimism Kevin Durant Signs Extension With Rockets Before Opening Night - RealGM Wiretap

Kevin Durant's business manager, Rich Kleiman, has been in constant communication about a long-term contract extension with the Houston Rockets, reports ESPN's Shams Charania on NBA Today.

New Global League Plans Fall 2026 Launch As NBA Stars Show Interest In Equity Stakes - RealGM Wiretap

Project B, a new global basketball venture, will launch a women's league next fall featuring six teams playing tournaments across Asia, Europe and the Americas, co-founder Grady Burnett told The Athletic. Maverick Carter, LeBron James' business partner, is no longer involved despite initial speculation about his role.

Kevin Knox Bulls Agree To Deal - RealGM Wiretap

Kevin Knox and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a deal.

Hollinger Duncan Biggest Over and Underperforming Teams This Season - RealGM Wiretap

New International Basketball League To Launch In 2026; Maverick Carter No Longer Advising - RealGM Wiretap

Maverick Carter is no longer involved with a planned international basketball league that aims to launch next fall, multiple sources told Front Office Sports. The venture, known as Project B, still plans to proceed with five-on-five men's and women's basketball leagues.

Pistons Feron Hunt Sign Camp Deal - RealGM Wiretap

The Detroit Pistons signed forward Feron Hunt to a training camp deal. Hunt signed a non-guaranteed deal and expected to join the Motor City Cruise for the G League season.

Victor Wembanyama Pushed Outside The Box After Traumatic Blood Clot Diagnosis - RealGM Wiretap

Victor Wembanyama trained with Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon in September after spending his offseason recovering from a deep vein thrombosis diagnosis in his right shoulder that was both career- and life-threatening. The 21-year-old Spurs star attended Olajuwon's big man camp in Katy, Texas, completing four 2½-hour workouts.

Cavaliers Interested In Malik Beasley - RealGM Wiretap

The Cleveland Cavaliers have interest in signing Malik Beasley, reports Shams Charania on NBA Today. Beasley remains a free agent as he continues to be under investigation by the NBA over gambling allegations.

Dalano Banton Signs With Mavericks - RealGM Wiretap

The Dallas Mavericks have signed Dalano Banton. Banton had received considerable interest from overseas teams.

Wizards Sign Skal Labissiere To Exhibit 10 Deal Waive Akoldah Gak - RealGM Wiretap

The Washington Wizards signed Skal Labissiere to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced on Monday.

Magic Sign Jalen Crutcher; Waive Johnell Davis - RealGM Wiretap

The Orlando Magic waived guard Johnell Davis. Orlando filled that open roster spot by signing guard Jalen Crutcher.

Duke Names Jayson Tatum College Basketballs First Chief Basketball Officer - RealGM Wiretap

Duke announced Tuesday it has named Jayson Tatum as the program's first chief basketball officer, making him college basketball's first player to hold such a position. Tatum will serve as a special advisor to head coach Jon Scheyer on player development and roster construction.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Explored Other Teams In Offseason Prefers Knicks If Traded - RealGM Wiretap

Giannis Antetokounmpo voiced his concerns over the viability of the Milwaukee Bucks as a title contender over the offseason and he wanted to explore whether there would be an alternative path forward for both himself and the franchise, sources tell ESPN.

Blazers Sign Sean Pedulla; Waive MarJon Beauchamp Andrew Carr Liam Robbins - RealGM Wiretap

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed guard Sean Pedulla.

Lenny Kravitz To Record Weekly Open For Sunday Night Basketball For NBC - RealGM Wiretap

NBCUniversal announced on Monday that it hired Lenny Kravitz to record a weekly open for its Sunday Night Basketball series.

Jazz Sign Max Abmas Cameron McGriff; Waive Steven Crowl Matthew Murrell - RealGM Wiretap

The Utah Jazz announced that they signed Max Abmas and Cameron McGriff on Monday.

Cooper Flagg Says Preseason Debut Was Fun - RealGM Wiretap

Cooper Flagg finished with ten points and six rebounds in his preseason debut, a 106-89 Dallas Mavericks win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA Wont Consider Moving All Star Game Away From Clippers - RealGM Wiretap

The NBA will not consider moving the All-Star Game from the Los Angeles Clippers' Intuit Dome amid their investigation into alleged cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard. Leonard had a $28 million endorsement contract with Aspiration, a company with ties to Steve Ballmer and Dennis Wong.

Nikola Topic Out 4 6 Weeks After Testicular Procedure - RealGM Wiretap

Nikola Topic will be reevaluated in four to six weeks after undergoing a testicular procedure on Monday.

Davion Adkins Commits To Kansas - RealGM Wiretap

Davion Adkins announced his commitment to Kansas on Sunday.

Ja Morant Week To Week With Sprained Left Ankle - RealGM Wiretap

Ja Morant has suffered a sprained left ankle and will be week-to-week, which will put his status for the Memphis Grizzlies' regular season opener in question.

Pelicans Waive Garrison Brooks Jalen McDaniels - RealGM Wiretap

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived Garrison Brooks and Jalen McDaniels.

Duncd On Eastern Conference Over Unders 2025 26 - RealGM Wiretap

Magic Sign Johnell Davis; Waive Justin Minaya - RealGM Wiretap

The Orlando Magic signed guard Johnell Davis to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Magic waived forward Justin Minaya to make room for Davis. Minaya had previously been signed to an Exhibit 10 deal.

Jackie Young Scores 32 Points As Aces Take 2 0 Series Lead - RealGM Wiretap

The Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 91-78 to take a 2-0 series lead in the WNBA Finals on Sunday.

Shaedon Sharpe Expected To Command Extension For At Least Four Years $100M - RealGM Wiretap

Shaedon Sharpe is expected to sign an extension with the Portland Trail Blazers worth at least four years and $100 million, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.

Hawks Dyson Daniels Have Distance In Extension Negotiations - RealGM Wiretap

There is some distance in the early stages of extension discussions between Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.

Lynx Napheesa Collier Cancels Meeting With WNBAs Cathy Engelbert - RealGM Wiretap

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier has canceled her meeting with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert next week, sources told ESPN on Saturday.

Mark Williams Yet To Play In 5 On 5 Will Be Playing Opening Night - RealGM Wiretap

Mark Williams has yet to participate in live 5-on-5 play during training camp, with the Phoenix Suns cautiously gearing him up for the start of the season.

Knicks Gauge Interest For Pacome Dadiet Could Keep Garrison Mathews Over Landry Shamet - RealGM Wiretap

The New York Knicks have gauged trade interest for Pacome Dadiet with several teams around the league, confirmed Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.

Warriors Expected To Make Jonathan Kuminga Available For Trades On January 15; Relationship Strained - RealGM Wiretap

The Golden State Warriors are expected to discuss trade deals for Jonathan Kuminga this season, according to Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.