Free agent center Nikola Vucevic has agreed on a one-year, $3.9 million deal to return to the Orlando Magic, sources tell ESPN. Vucevic -- who started his career in Orlando as a sophomore, spent nearly nine years with the Magic and has maintained a home there since -- turned down more lucrative offers elsewhere to reunite with the franchise.
Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III has agreed to sign a three-year, $44 million contract extension to return to the Portland Trail Blazers through 2028-29, agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management tells ESPN.
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.
BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, sources tell ESPN.
The Celtics covet Donovan Clingan and Toumani Camara in early trade discussions with the Trail Blazers involving Jaylen Brown.
Portland would rather build a package around Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson and draft capital.
A likely compromise will have to be made on both sides.
The Trail Blazers reportedly consider Deni Avdija untouchable in any trade talks for Jaylen Brown, per Brian Robb of MassLive.
“All-Star Deni Avdija would not be on the table in any trade talks.”