The NBA offseason is in full swing with the draft over and free agency in full swing.
It’s really difficult to keep up with everything that’s going on and parsing out what’s fact (little of it) from fiction (most of it) as teams jockey for better position with regards to trades, draft picks, and free agent signings. A lot of rumor season (#RumorSZN) is teams and agents leaking information in order to gain some leverage on another interested party. When you start to see all of the rumors pieced together in one place, the trail of who is leveraging who can sometimes become more clear.
In that regard, we’ve created this handy rumor tracker that is sorted alphabetically by team and includes pertinent tweets or story links (for bigger news) from the various rumors that each team has been connected to. Many of these will be duplicates, because the point here is to be able to search by your team. When a rumor becomes an actual trade, pick, or signing, we’ll put it in bold. Otherwise, these are all just rumors for what each team could be doing this offseason, which we will be updating as often as possible throughout the next few weeks.
Atlanta Hawks
Traded Dwight Howard and No. 31 to the Hornets for Marco Belinelli, Miles Plumlee, and No. 41
https://twitter.com/RKalland/status/880122337684844544Potential interest in Andre Iguodala
Rockets interested in Paul Millsap in free agency
Boston Celtics
Gordon Hayward agrees to max deal with the Celtics
Traded the No. 1 overall pick for No. 3 and a future first round pick in either 2018 or 2019
Celtics looking to clear room for Hayward by pursuing a trade
Marc Gasol could be Celtics trade target
Interested in dealing the No. 3 pick in a package for Jimmy Butler
Knicks requested a massive return from the Celtics for Porzingis
Considering selecting Josh Jackson or Jayson Tatum at No. 3
Celtics had Josh Jackson & Jayson Tatum ranked in same tier as Fultz and Ball https://t.co/xxM8pO97eT
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 19, 2017
A threat to land Blake Griffin in free agency
Targeting Gordon Hayward in free agency
Interested in trading for Kristaps Porzingis
Celtics turned down a Butler for No. 3 offer from the Bulls
Celtics’ massive offer for Paul George at the deadline was turned down
Brooklyn Nets
Traded Brook Lopez and the No. 27 pick to the Lakers for D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov
Otto Porter signs max offer sheet with the Nets
Brooklyn Nets are looking to package their two first-round picks (22, 27) to move up in the draft, league sources told Basketball Insiders.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 20, 2017
Nets will pursue high profile free agents
Charlotte Hornets
Traded Marco Belinelli, Miles Plumlee, and No. 41 to the Hawks for Dwight Howard and No. 31
Michael Carter-Williams and Charlotte agree to one-year, $2.7 million deal, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 1, 2017
Michael Carter-Williams has agreed to a deal with Charlotte, source told ESPN. https://t.co/FswcJxUHag
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) July 1, 2017
Chicago Bulls
Jimmy Butler and No. 16 pick traded to the Timberwolves for No. 7, Zach LaVine, and Kris Dunn
Chicago RFA Cristiano Felicio has agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal to re-sign with the Bulls, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2017
Free agent guard Justin Holiday has agreed to a two-year, $9 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2017
Bulls waive Rajon Rondo
Cavaliers interested in trading for Jimmy Butler
Celtics interested in trading for Jimmy Butler
Timberwolves interested in trading for Jimmy Butler
Could have interest in Andre Iguodala in free agency
Butler’s preference is Cleveland if he’s traded
Celtics turned down a Butler for No. 3 offer from the Bulls
Timberwolves considering using the No. 7 pick in a Jimmy Butler offer
Nuggets involved in Jimmy Butler trade talks
Cleveland Cavaliers
GM David Griffin has been let go
Kyle Korver re-signs on a 3-year, $22 million deal
Jose Calderon has agreed to a deal with Cleveland, @PrioritySports announces.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 2, 2017
Interest in trading for Jimmy Butler
Interest in trading for Paul George
Willing to deal Kevin Love in order to land Butler
Kyrie Irving could want out if LeBron James leaves next season
The Cavs are out of the Butler and George trade sweepstakes because Kevin Love doesn’t have enough value
Cavs targeting trade for Spurs guard Danny Green
Sources: Cleveland, Houston engaged in serious talks on an Iman Shumpert deal. Story: https://t.co/hej7AHGXaD
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
A big congratulations to our guy @JmCalderon on reaching an agreement with the @cavs!
— Priority Sports (@PrioritySports) July 2, 2017
LeBron is taking an uncharacteristically hands-off approach to recruiting players in free agency
Dallas Mavericks
Interest in Jrue and Justin Holiday in free agency
Re-signing Nerlens Noel, league sources say, is Dallas' offseason priority, far ahead of their long-anticipated interest in UFA Jrue Holiday
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 24, 2017
#Mavs have had in-house talks about the trade availability of #Timberwolves PG Ricky Rubio – and about drafting PG Frank Ntilikina, too.
— fishsports ✭ (@fishsports) June 18, 2017
Knicks have strong interest in Ntilikina too. Mavs have done a better job recruiting and building relationships. He wants to be in Dallas
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 19, 2017
Denver Nuggets
Paul Millsap agrees to 3-year, $90 million deal
Traded No. 13 to the Jazz for Trey Lyles and No. 24
Traded Danilo Gallinari to the Clippers in three-team sign-and-trade deal
Interest in a Jimmy Butler trade, but Nikola Jokic off the table in discussions
Jazz are sending F Trey Lyles and the 24th pick overall to Denver for the 13th pick, per source.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 23, 2017
Detroit Pistons
Considering trading No. 12 pick for veteran
Sources: Detroit center Aron Baynes has declined his $6.5 million player option to become an unrestricted free agent.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 20, 2017
Free agent guard Langston Galloway is finalizing a three-year, $21M deal with the Detroit Pistons, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
Golden State Warriors
Steph Curry signs first ever supermax deal, 5 years, $201 million
Andre Iguodala re-signs on a 3-year, $48 million deal
Kevin Durant will return on a 2-year, $53 million deal
Nick Young agrees to 1-year, $5.2 million deal
Golden State, Shaun Livingston reach agreement on 3-years, $24 million, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 1, 2017
A serious candidate for a portion of Golden State's $5.2M exception, per ESPN sources: Free agent guard Nick Young.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2017
Will re-sign Kevin Durant on another 1-and-1 deal for less than the max
Will do “whatever it takes” to re-sign Steph Curry
Andre Iguodala to consider other options in free agency
Andre Iguodala and the Warriors have contract value in place
The Warriors will offer Andre Iguodala a three-year deal in the range of $13-15 million a year. https://t.co/eUL9w0EeDD
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 1, 2017
Houston Rockets
Traded Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, and more to the Clippers for Chris Paul
P.J. Tucker signs with Houston over Toronto
Nene agrees to a 3-year, $11M deal, per source. https://t.co/ulqGFLMGsP
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2017
Portland has traded Tim Quarterman to the Houston Rockets for cash, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 28, 2017
Hawks officially announce trade of Ryan Kelly for cash to the Rockets
— Robby Kalland (@RKalland) June 28, 2017
Could have interest in trading for Paul George
Shopping Patrick Beverley to clear cap space
Hope to create space to target Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and other max deals in free agency
Rockets could pursue J.J. Redick
Free agent Nene is very disappointed about his $4 million drop in expected contract & is "back at square one in free agency," a source said. https://t.co/FiVWzbl6Ou
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) July 1, 2017
Indiana Pacers
Paul George traded to the Thunder for Domantas Sabonis and Victor Oladipo
Pacers turned down massive Celtics offer for Paul George at the deadline
Looking to trade Paul George before the draft
Cavaliers have interest in trading for Paul George
Clippers have interest in trading for Paul George
Rockets have interest in trading for Paul George
Lance Stephenson could become point guard next season with Paul George gone
Lakers offering Randle or Clarkson and picks 27 and 28 for Paul George
Pacers might not be able to find a deal for Paul George before the draft
Spurs could have a real shot at Paul George
Lakers guard Nick Young will decline $5.6 million player option to become an unrestricted free agent, his agent Mark Bartelstein tells ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 21, 2017
Free agent guard Darren Collison has agreed in principle to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Indiana Pacers, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2017
Los Angeles Clippers
Traded Chris Paul to the Rockets for Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, and more
Blake Griffin signs 5-year, $173 million max to stay in L.A.
Euro star point guard Milo Teodosic has agreed to a two-year, $12.3M deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2017
Could be a dark horse in trading for Paul George
Blake Griffin could consider Boston in free agency
Chris Paul will consider Spurs if he doesn’t re-sign with Clippers
Considering trade offers for DeAndre Jordan
Could have interest in Andre Iguodala in free agency
Before trading for No. 1 pick, were rumblings amongst league execs Sixers would be aggressive JJ Redick suitors in FA. Imagine that spikes.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 18, 2017
Rockets interested in Chris Paul and Blake Griffin in free agency
Clippers to meet with Danilo Gallinari Sunday, also with Joe Ingles and Jonathan Simmons this weekend, per source.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) July 1, 2017
Los Angeles Lakers
Traded D’Angelo Russell and Timofey Mozgov to the Nets for Brook Lopez and No. 27
Traded No. 28 to the Jazz for Nos. 30 and 42
Lonzo Ball remains favorite to be taken No. 2
Considering other options outside Lonzo Ball
Trade offer to swap lottery picks with the Kings reportedly turned down
Lakers looking to add a third first round draft pick to their haul
For those asking about PG, the Lakers have shown no inclination yet of surrendering anything for a player they can get in free agency.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) June 18, 2017
For now, LA resisting salary dumps on Mozgov or Deng needed to clear future space. Teams trying to snag pick/young player to absorb deals.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2017
Discussing a Paul George trade but won’t give up much
Lakers offering Randle or Clarkson and picks 27 and 28 for Paul George
Memphis Grizzlies
Ben McLemore and Memphis have agreed to terms on a two-year, $10.7 million deal, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 3, 2017
Miami Heat
Dion Waiters agrees to 4-year, $52 million deal
Heat waive Chris Bosh, will retire his number
Interest in Gordon Hayward in free agency
Miami’s pitch to Gordon Hayward includes a giant banner, and it might be working
Free agent Kelly Olynyk has agreed to a four-year, $50M-plus deal with the Miami Heat, agent Greg Lawrence tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2017
James Johnson has agreed to a four-year deal worth over $60 million, AP is told.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) July 7, 2017
Milwaukee Bucks
Sources: Tony Snell has agreed to 4-year, $46M deal — $44M guaranteed — to return to Milwaukee. Player option… https://t.co/2KNELDMrdS
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
Minnesota Timberwolves
Jimmy Butler and No. 16 pick traded to the Timberwolves for No. 7, Zach LaVine, and Kris Dunn
Ricky Rubio traded to the Nuggets for a 2018 first round pick
Jeff Teague will replace Ricky Rubio on 3-year, $57 million deal
https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/881542700612280320Interested in trading for Jimmy Butler
Knicks have interest in starting Ricky Rubio trade talks again
Could have interest in Andre Iguodala in free agency
Timberwolves considering using the No. 7 pick in a Jimmy Butler offer
#Twolves announce the team has waived F/C Jordan Hill pic.twitter.com/Hhm8sxjjCy
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) June 26, 2017
#Mavs have had in-house talks about the trade availability of #Timberwolves PG Ricky Rubio – and about drafting PG Frank Ntilikina, too.
— fishsports ✭ (@fishsports) June 18, 2017
Timberwolves Waive Center Nikola Pekovic
MORE: https://t.co/0ZwisCkCCL pic.twitter.com/ej1HK7XuYI
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) June 20, 2017
Minnesota’s stellar offseason can get even better after a Paul Millsap meeting
New Orleans Pelicans
Jrue Holiday re-signs on a 5-year, $126 million deal
Source: New Orleans Pelicans guard Tim Frazier has been traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for the No. 52 pick.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 22, 2017
Jrue Holiday to get significant interest from Mavs, others
Pelicans expected to bring Jrue Holiday back on massive deal
New York Knicks
Kristaps Porzingis isn’t off the table in trade talks
Knicks requested a massive return from the Celtics for Porzingis
Interested in starting Ricky Rubio trade talks again
Celtics have interest in Porzingis
Knicks want a Top 4 pick for Porzingis to get Josh Jackson
Phil Jackson explained why he’s considering Porzingis offers
Knicks have strong interest in Ntilikina too. Mavs have done a better job recruiting and building relationships. He wants to be in Dallas
— NBA Big Board (@chadfordinsider) June 19, 2017
Kings guard Langston Galloway will decline his player option and become a restricted free agent, league sources told Basketball Insiders.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 21, 2017
Oklahoma City Thunder
Thunder trade Domantas Sabonis and Victor Oladipo to the Pacers for Paul George
Andre Roberson has agreed to a new three-year, $30M deal with Oklahoma City, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2017
Orlando Magic
Traded No. 25 to the Sixers for top-20 protected 2020 first
Philadelphia 76ers
Traded No. 3 overall and a future first round pick for No. 1 overall
Traded top-20 protected 2020 first to Orlando for No. 25
J.J. Redick signs 1-year, $23 million deal
Free agent Amir Johnson has agreed to a one-year, $11M deal with Philadelphia, agent Kevin Bradbury tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
Before trading for No. 1 pick, were rumblings amongst league execs Sixers would be aggressive JJ Redick suitors in FA. Imagine that spikes.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 18, 2017
Sixers, per sources, looking to get another first (twenties), offering two of their second rounders (36 and 39) to move up.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 22, 2017
J.J. Redick will give the Sixers the veteran presence they desperately need
Free agent Amir Johnson has agreed to a one-year, $11M deal with Philadelphia, agent Kevin Bradbury tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
Phoenix Suns
Releasing Barbosa creates $3.5M more space, allowing Suns greater flexibility to accept salary dumps attached w/ young assets/draft picks. https://t.co/s4Nq4uDIBY
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2017
Interested in being third team in Butler or George trades
Turned down opportunity to trade for DeAndre Jordan
Have heard Suns active in draft-related trade talks coule be third team in a couple of scenarios including George. They are open to ideas.
— Steve Kyler (@stevekylerNBA) June 18, 2017
Sources: Suns out on Millsap pursuit, turning to use cap space to absorb $ dumps paired w/ assets. Open to moving vets, going all-in young.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
Portland Trail Blazers
Traded pick No. 15 and No. 20 to the Kings for pick No. 10
Sacramento is trading the No. 10 pick to Portland for Nos. 15 and 20 in draft, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
Portland has traded Tim Quarterman to the Houston Rockets for cash, league source tells @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 28, 2017
Portland interested in Paul George, but don’t have a strong offer
Sacramento Kings
George Hill and Zach Randolph agree to deals with the Kings
Traded pick No. 10 to the Blazers for pick No. 15 and pick No. 20
Reporting with @MarcJSpearsESPN: ESPN sources say Sacramento offered Washington restricted free-agent Otto Porter the max.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 2, 2017
BREAKING: Sources tell me Kings to sign Serb guard Bogdan Bogdanovic to 3 year/$36 million contract on July 6.
— Ailene Voisin (@ailene_voisin) June 28, 2017
Sacramento Kings to decline extending qualifying offer to Ben McLemore and he'll become unrestricted free agent, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 28, 2017
Sacramento is trading the No. 10 pick to Portland for Nos. 15 and 20 in draft, league sources tell @TheVertical.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2017
Kings intend to pick at No. 5, I'm told, but prospect of them moving back from No. 10 in order to land a player & later pick is in play.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) June 22, 2017
Free agent Vince Carter has agreed to a one-year, $8M deal with Sacramento, agents Kurt Schoeppler and Jim Tanner tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 7, 2017
San Antonio Spurs
Rudy Gay is heading to San Antonio on a two-year deal
Free agent Patty Mills has agreed to a 4-year, $50M deal to stay with San Antonio, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/K9ZzMOnDzR
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
Chris Paul could have interest in San Antonio in free agency
Pau Gasol to opt out of player option to give Spurs more cap space
Spurs listening to trade offers for Danny Green
LaMarcus Aldridge could be moved for a top 10 pick
Spurs could have a real shot at Paul George
Cavs targeting trade for Spurs guard Danny Green
Toronto Raptors
Kyle Lowry re-signs on a 3-year, $100 million deal
Serge Ibaka re-signs on a 3-year deal
Rockets interested in Kyle Lowry in free agency
A couple of league sources have told me that Raps are looking into moving Jonas Valanciunas and the No.23 pick.
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) June 22, 2017
Utah Jazz
Traded first round pick for Ricky Rubio
Traded Trey Lyles and No. 24 to the Nuggets for No. 13
Traded Nos. 30 and 42 to the Lakers for No. 28
Re-signed Joe Ingles on a 4-year, $52 million deal
Jazz are sending F Trey Lyles and the 24th pick overall to Denver for the 13th pick, per source.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 23, 2017
Could have interest in Andre Iguodala in free agency
Celtics to pursue Gordon Hayward in free agency
Heat to pursue Gordon Hayward in free agency
The Utah Jazz have made trade inquiries on Houston guard Patrick Beverley, sources tell The Tribune – https://t.co/gngDeMfRtF
— tribjazz (@tribjazz) June 21, 2017
Joe Ingles gets four years, $52 million to return to Jazz, I'm told
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 2, 2017
Ingles is one of Gordon Hayward's closest friends on team, and shares Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports as an agent. https://t.co/vFNy2mQfLv
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2017
Washington Wizards
Otto Porter signs max offer sheet with the Nets, Wizards can match
Wizards have offered John Wall max extension
Reporting with @MarcJSpearsESPN: ESPN sources say Sacramento offered Washington restricted free-agent Otto Porter the max.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 2, 2017
Free agent Jodie Meeks has agreed to a two-year, $7 million deal with the Washington Wizards, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2017
Source: New Orleans Pelicans guard Tim Frazier has been traded to the Washington Wizards in exchange for the No. 52 pick.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 22, 2017
