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Cavs Looking For Trade Options To Save Money For Re Signing Free Agents - RealGM Wiretap
The Cleveland Cavaliers want to re-sign Ty Jerome this offseason. The Cavaliers would also like to retain Sam Merrill, if possible. The challenge for Cleveland is that their payroll is already extremely high without either free agent guard in the fold.
Heat Rockets Spurs Are Kevin Durants Preferred Trade Destinations; Suns Focused On Getting Best Deal - RealGM Wiretap
The Phoenix Suns are involving Kevin Durant in finding his next team via trade. However, the Suns are focused on finding the best deal for the franchise, regardless of Durant's desires.
Steven Adams Rockets Agree To Three Year $39M Extension - RealGM Wiretap
Steven Adams and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension. Adams became a key part of the Rockets finishing second in the Western Conference during the regular season and proved he could play alongside Alperen Sengun in their double-big lineup.
Li Yueru Traded By Storm To Wings Following Trade Request - RealGM Wiretap
Li Yueru has had her trade request fulfilled by the Seattle Storm as she's been traded to the Dallas Wings for a second round pick in 2026 and a third round pick in 2027. Li had received limited playing time with the Storm following her offseason trade.
Suns Could Trade Grayson Allen Royce ONeale To Reduce Tax Bill - RealGM Wiretap
The Phoenix Suns could also look to move guard Grayson Allen or forward Royce O'Neale as part of a Kevin Durant. The Suns are exploring ways to reduce their luxury tax bill, and possibly to dip below the second apron. Moving Allen or O'Neale could further those goals.
Thunder Rally To Win Game 4 Behind Shai Gilgeous Alexanders Historic Finish - RealGM Wiretap
Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the final 4:38 to lead a dramatic comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Thunder won 111-104 to even the series at 2-2 after trailing by 10 points late in the third quarter.
Heat Suns Kevin Durant Talks Could Hinge On Kelel Ware - RealGM Wiretap
The Miami Heat could have the easiest pathway to acquiring Kevin Durant via trade due to their ability to send various starting-level players to the Phoenix Suns, along with three tradeable first round picks. Andrew Wiggins and Duncan Robinson could be acquired by the Suns to add depth to their rotation.
Spurs Raptors Still Considered Teams To Watch For Kevin Durant Trade - RealGM Wiretap
After discussing Game 4 of the NBA Finals on The Zach Lowe show, the eponymous host and Bill Simmons talked NBA trade buzz. Most of the discussion focused on a seemingly impending Kevin Durant trade from the Phoenix Suns.
Kings Aggressively Trying To Trade For First Round Pick - RealGM Wiretap
The Sacramento Kings do not currently hold a pick in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Sacramento sent their pick to the Atlanta Hawks, as a result of the Kevin Huerter trade in 2022. That lack of a pick has the Kings looking to get into the first round.
Russell Westbrook To Decline $34M Player Option With Nuggets - RealGM Wiretap
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook will decline his $3.4 million player option for next season and will opt for free agency. Westbrook signed a two-year, veteran minimum contract with the Nuggets last season, which included a player option for the 2025-26 season.
Bucks Plan To Stay In Tax Under 2nd Apron To Keep Core Intact Alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo - RealGM Wiretap
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to begin the 2025-26 season with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to sources. However, the current sentiment could change throughout the offseason depending on roster construction and organizational decisions.
Ty Jerome Could Sign For Full Midlevel Exception - RealGM Wiretap
The market for Ty Jerome in free agency could reach the full midlevel exception starting at $14.1 million in Year 1. Jerome was on a $2.5 million deal for the 2024-25 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers and finished third in Sixth Man of the Year voting.
Caitlin Clark Wants To Spend Entire WNBA Career With Indiana Fever - RealGM Wiretap
Caitlin Clark has expressed her desire to remain with the Indiana Fever for her entire WNBA career. Clark cited the passionate fanbase and unique basketball culture as primary reasons for wanting to build her legacy in Indiana.
Sixers Discuss Trading Up To No 2 With Spurs - RealGM Wiretap
The Philadelphia 76ers have engaged with the San Antonio Spurs on moving up to the No. 2 overall pick, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Dylan Harper is widely assumed to go second overall regardless of who ends up making the selection as he is considered to be on his own tier behind Cooper Flagg and comfortably head of potential candidates to go No. 3 such as VJ Edgecombe, Ace Bailey and Tre Johnson.
Suns Accelerate Kevin Durant Trade Talks With Rockets Heat Wolves Most Engaged - RealGM Wiretap
The Phoenix Suns are intensifying Kevin Durant trade discussions with a deal expected before the NBA Draft. Three franchises have emerged as the primary contenders: the Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Billy Donovan To Knicks Considered More Plausible Than Other Employed Coaches - RealGM Wiretap
The New York Knicks have requested permission to speak to at least five currently employed head coaches in Jason Kidd, Ime Udoka, Chris Finch, Billy Donovan and Quin Snyder and were denied by all five incumbent teams. Kidd and Donovan are the two candidates that still could emerge for the Knicks as they search for a replacement for Tom Thibodeau.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Expected To Remain With Bucks - RealGM Wiretap
Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Milwaukee Bucks after he was on the precipice of a possible exit in May when he was reportedly open-minded about his future for the first time. There has been no direct reporting of a possible meeting between Antetokounmpo and the Bucks to decide to continue their partnership, but ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported Thursday that the NBA has accepted Antetokounmpo will remain with Milwaukee.
Sam Presti Attempted To Hire Brian Windhorst For Intel Role With Thunder - RealGM Wiretap
Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder attempted to hire Brian Windhorst away from ESPN approximately 10 years ago. Windhorst has long been one of the NBA's most plugged in reporters with sources at all levels of the basketball world, which could have given the Thunder an advantage by using his network for intel.
Celtics Confident In Potentially Trading Porzingis Holiday Without Losing Value - RealGM Wiretap
The Boston Celtics are exploring ways to reduce their payroll this offseason, with Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday emerging as potential trade candidates. While some league observers speculate that Boston might need to attach draft compensation to move these contracts, sources tell Jake Fischer that the Celtics remain confident they can cut salary while extracting positive value in return.
Dorian Finney Smith Undergoes Ankle Surgery Ahead Of Free Agency - RealGM Wiretap
Dorian Finney-Smith underwent surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be able to participate in training camp next season. Finney-Smith had been dealing with the lingering ankle injury over the past several seasons.
RealGM Radio Pacers Thunder Game 3 Reaction; Pacers Chance At History OKC In Danger - RealGM Wiretap
Wes Goldberg shares his takeaways and observations from the Indiana Pacers' win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, including Tyrese Haliburton's aggressiveness, the Pacers' defensive adjustments and where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fell short.
Knicks Increase Focus On Mike Brown Taylor Jenkins For Next Head Coach - RealGM Wiretap
The New York Knicks have been seeking an experienced head coach to fill the spot that opened when they fired Tom Thibodeau. That's led New York to contacting multiple teams, and being turned, to speak with current head coaches about the opening.