According to NBA insider Chris Haynes and multiple sources, the Pistons and Jalen Duren are far apart in extension negotiations. The restricted free-agent center plans to meet with the Lakers and Kings on Wednesday when free agency opens, aiming to finalize a sign-and-trade deal. Reports from last weekend indicated Duren was deeply frustrated with Detroit's initial offer, leading to a standstill in talks.

On June 30, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, ESPN sources revealed that free-agent sharpshooter Kevin Huerter plans to sign a three-year contract worth a total of $27 million to return to the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons' front office finalized the deal today with Mark Bartelstein and Andy Schiffman of Priority Sports agency.

On June 30, Beijing time, the Grizzlies and Trail Blazers completed a 1-for-2 trade, sending guard Ja Morant to Portland in exchange for forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. ESPN subsequently graded the deal — Trail Blazers grade: B-. Ja Morant, a two-time All-Star and Most Improved Player winner, was once one of the most electrifying young stars in the league.

According to renowned reporter Shams on June 30, Landry Shamet agreed to a four-year, $24 million deal with the New York Knicks. Initially joining on a veteran minimum contract after a training camp invitation, Shamet became a key contributor to the Knicks' championship run thanks to his consistent outside shooting off the bench. Standing 1.96 meters tall and weighing 86 kilograms, the 29-year-old was selected 26th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft.

On June 30, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, ESPN sources revealed that San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie will sign a new three-year, $45 million contract with the team, running through the 2028-29 season. The Spurs declined to exercise Champagnie's $3 million team option and instead re-signed him to a new deal.

On June 30, Beijing time, the Atlanta Hawks decided not to exercise Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option, making Kuminga an unrestricted free agent. Subsequently, multiple reporters indicated that the Kings and Cavaliers are interested in Kuminga. Kuminga will turn 24 before the start of next season. He joined the Hawks via trade in February this year, appearing in 16 regular-season games, averaging 22.1 minutes per contest, contributing 12.3 points and 5.

On June 30, Beijing time, according to noted reporter Shams, the Memphis Grizzlies shipped two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. This gives Yang Hansen a new teammate. Morant, a 1.88-meter point guard, was selected second overall in the 2019 draft, served as Memphis's cornerstone for years, and is a two-time All-Star.

Just over an hour ago, renowned reporter Shams reported that Warriors forward Draymond Green opted out of his $27.7 million player option for next season, becoming a free agent. This move frees up enough cap space for the Warriors to pursue LeBron James and Anthony Davis, assembling a big four. The Warriors' plan is to trade Butler for Davis and then sign James.

On June 29, Beijing time, according to TA, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York formally filed sports betting-related criminal charges against Malik Beasley, who has nine years of NBA experience; Ed Davis, a lottery pick with 12 seasons in the league, was also indicted. The investigation into Beasley has been ongoing for over a year.

On June 29, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN today that Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine will exercise his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season. In the 2025-26 season, LaVine was ruled out for the season before the All-Star break when the Kings were struggling, and he opted for surgery to repair a right hand tendon.