Cavs are another team that has been linked to Jonathan Kuminga in recent days. I wonder if Kuminga + stuff in a sign-and-trade could get you in the ballpark for Jarrett Allen. Landale just re-signed with ATL so maybe/maybe not.
The Cavaliers could look to trade Jarrett Allen for better spacing if they sign LeBron James, per @RealDCunningham
"I think they would try and trade Jarrett Allen for a wing... I think they would need a little bit more shooting, someone that is a good point of attack defender on the perimeter."
(Via @923TheFan)
Best FAs available (7/5/26) π
LeBron James
James Harden
Jalen Duren
Bennedict Mathurin
Peyton Watson
Rui Hachimura
Russell Westbrook
Brandon Williams
Jonathan Kuminga
Draymond Green
Gary Payton II
Ziare Williams
Bradley Beal
Jordan Clarkson
Khris Middleton
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The Lakers are actively shopping Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt in trade talks.
After gaining two second-round picks in the Deandre Ayton trade, Los Angeles could consolidate those assets in a deal immediately for a starting-caliber wing.
Best FA available:
LeBron James
James Harden
Jalen Duren
Peyton Watson
Bennedict Mathurin
Rui Hachimura
Russell Westbrook
Tari Eason
Jonathan Kuminga
Brandon Williams
Draymond Green
Gary Payton II
Ziare Williams
Javonte Green
Bradley Beal
Jordan Clarkson
Khris Middleton
Jonathan Kuminga has been discussed with the Cavaliers and Bucks in possible sign-and-trade scenarios per @MikeAScotto
Sacramento had also circled back in recent days to touch base with Kuminga.
Lakers also hold significant interest in Kuminga.
Return to ATL still possible.
Henri Veesaar has signed a four-year, $9.3 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks, per sources.
Veesaar was the 52nd pick in the draft. The structure of the deal is the same as the 31st, 32nd and 35th picks in last yearβs draft.
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, 2 first-round picks, 1 pick swap and 2 second-rounders, sources tell ESPN. A return to Canada for the Raptors champion and two-time Finals MVP.
Free agent center Jock Landale intends to sign a one-year, $14 million deal to return to the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell ESPN. Landale had a strong finish after being traded to the Hawks, averaging 10.6 points and 5.7 rebounds last season, and his agents Sammy Wloszczowski and Mike Lelchitski of SIG Sports finalized the deal Tuesday.
π¨ Late Night NBA Intel!
Sources tell @JakeLFischer and me that Portland has already been messaging to interested parties that it intends to keep Jrue Holiday after trading for Ja Morant.
Which is just ONE morsel of a monstrous Intel serving. TONS here: https://t.co/K2otdALX1K
Free agent center Jusuf Nurkic intends to sign a two-year, $22 million contract to return to the Utah Jazz, sources tell ESPN. Nurkic thrived in coach Will Hardy's system and was excited about the Jazz new look roster. Utah officials worked through the deal with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul on Monday.