2025-26 Team Developments: Trades / Free Agents / News / Rumors / Ideas

JSM · Jul 12, 2025 at 6:14 AM

Yo Washington, gotta start cutting guys loose.

I know what the smart thing to do is

ElginTheGreat · Jul 12, 2025 at 8:05 AM

All the teams waiting to see what happens with Beal.

LTLakerFan · Jul 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM

Bringing in Smart would sure help the development with Bronny's game .... that would NOT suck!!

Bryant · Jul 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM

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Umm this Hansen Yang kid looks fun. White chocolate flair to a Jokic like passing game
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Sigh, I really wanted him!

showtime24 · Jul 12, 2025 at 9:26 AM

I don't really want to trade Bron for Jimmy. It might be hard to extract value from Golden State. But what if it's our only option?

Would Bron + Vando for Jimmy + 2028 1st (unprotected) + 2030 1st (unprotected) + 2032 2nd be sufficient?

Pros: Jimmy is still a very good defender and could fill the POA defender role, which helps out Luka and AR a lot. We get tradable picks. We open up financial flexibility by trading Vando.

Cons: Jimmy is not a great three-point shooter. Not horrible either though. The contract and his age.

I dont know how comfortable Reddick would be playing Butler big minutes along side non-shooting bigs. kind of clunky.

JSM · Jul 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM

Latest on Beal

The assumption from multiple teams who spoke with ClutchPoints during the first two days of NBA Summer League is that Beal will be signing with the Clippers upon officially finalizing his buyout with the Suns.

So, what is the holdup on all of this?

Beal is simply taking his time. There are several teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Lakers, who have shown interest in Beal, sources said. A formal buyout announcement could come at any moment, as it's on the veteran to sign the paperwork. Even so, Beal joining the Clippers still seems like a given at this point, barring a drastic change.
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The financials involved and CP joining him as a Clipper is the most likely outcome

Beal is expected to give back $13.8 million in his buyout with Phoenix, the minimum Mat Ishbia and the Suns need to remain in line with the league's 15 percent rule about dead cap hits. Long story short, having Beal give back $13.8 million and accept about $97 million in a buyout allows the Suns to waive and stretch his remaining contract over the next five seasons.

As a result, Beal can immediately sign with a team that still has access to extra funds in the mid-level exception. The Clippers still own $5.35 million of their mid-level exception, all of which can be given to Beal. This would put Los Angeles roughly $3.5 million below the first apron, which allows them to add a player like Chris Paul on a minimum contract.

Los Angeles remains the favorite to sign Paul in what will be his final NBA season, sources said.
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There's no real market for Kuminga, so he'll likely return to GS and be moved by the deadline

In Kuminga's case, a return to the Warriors continues to be likely. Various high-ranking members of the organization would like Kuminga back, including owner Joe Lacob, sources said. Ultimately, the expectation from rival teams around the NBA is that Kuminga will go back to the Warriors with the mutual understanding that he will be moved before the trade deadline in February.

There isn't a market for him right now, which is why a short-term reunion between Kuminga and the Warriors could be beneficial for both sides. Kuminga could prove his worth during the first few months of the 2025-26 season and rebuild interest around the league, while the Warriors would be able to utilize his full salary instead of 50 percent in sign-and-trade scenarios.

This is where Golden State's offseason is at this point. Until Kuminga's situation is figured out, the Warriors can't make any other moves since his contract will push them close to the first apron. As of right now, the Warriors are $25 million below this mark.
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GS: Horford and Melton

Behind the scenes, the Warriors have been active in free agency despite not agreeing to any new contract yet. Among the notable names linked to Golden State this offseason, Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton loom large, sources said.

This shouldn't come as a shock to anyone, as Horford and Melton have been linked to the Dubs extensively over the last few weeks, including in our last Siegel's Scoop before NBA Summer League.

Although he has been linked to a few other teams, the expectation from other teams outside the Warriors at Summer League is that the 39-year-old won't retire and he will instead play his 19th NBA season with Golden State. This addition would check off Dunleavy's box for shooting in the frontcourt, as well as an experienced player who can “shoot, pass, and dribble.”
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More specifics on Melton's situation

Then there is Melton, who has been linked to the Warriors, as well as the Lakers, since the start of free agency. During the first week of free agency, there was no shortage of league personnel who believed Melton signing with Los Angeles was inevitable. The Lakers need a versatile defender on the perimeter who can knock down multiple three-point shots, which is why Melton was viewed as the perfect fit.

Since then, they have filled all 15 of their roster spots, utilized their full mid-level exception, and Melton has been keeping his options open. One interesting note from NBA Summer League regarding Melton is that he's not necessarily a mid-level exception player and could take a minimum contract for the right situation, sources said.

That “right situation” would obviously take playing time, role, and the team's status into account. Melton is already familiar with the Warriors, he would be guaranteed playing time in Kerr's nightly rotation, and Golden State expects to be in the mix to contend in the Western Conference next season.

Compared to the likes of the Clippers and Lakers, two teams also mentioned for Melton, Golden State logically makes a lot of sense for him coming off his ACL injury.
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Latest on who the Bulls are shopping

Chicago Bulls: Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White have drawn plenty of trade interest around the league, sources said. More teams have inquired about Dosunmu since before the draft than White. While the Chicago Bulls could wind up holding onto both guards and address their futures at the trade deadline, there is still buzz that exists regarding one of these players being dealt this offseason.
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Update on Wiggins price... it's the same

Los Angeles Lakers: It isn't a secret that the Lakers have been looking around the league at viable options who can supply two-way depth on the wing. Although Andrew Wiggins has been mentioned as a possible target on multiple occasions, it doesn't seem like anything has changed on that front regarding what the Heat have been asking for — a first-round pick along with key talent.
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