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Just In: The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a deal with Fanbo Zeng, one of the best prospects in the CBA, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. The 22-year-old, 6’10” forward averaged 14.7 points on 53% from the field and 41% from 3-point range, 4.6 boards and 1.6 blocks with the Beijing Ducks.

Lakers President Rob Pelinka on LeBron James retiring as a Laker: “All the interactions we've had with LeBron and his camp, Rich Paul in particular, have been very positive and supportive."

“If he had the chance to retire as a Laker, that would be great.”

Luka Doncic released a statement on signing a three-year, $165 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers President Rob Pelinka released a statement on signing Luka Doncic to a three-year, $165 million extension.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has signed a three-year, $165 million extension, which includes a third-year player option. The extension was negotiated by Bill Duffy of WME Basketball. In 2028, Doncic will be eligible for a new five-year deal worth a projected $417 million.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tristen Newton has signed his two-way qualifying offer and will return to the team, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Newton averaged 16.5 points, 6.7 assists, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game in the G League last season.

Just In: The Portland Trail Blazers will fully guarantee the $2.22 million salary of Duop Reath for the 2025-26 season, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Reath has averaged 7.1 points, including 35% shooting from 3-point range, and 3.0 rebounds in 14.8 minutes in two seasons with Portland

Just In: The San Antonio Spurs will fully guarantee the $3 million salary of Julian Champagnie for the 2025-26 season, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Champagnie was one of 11 players to appear in all 82 games last season, shot 37.1% from 3-point range, and averaged 9.9 points per game.

Update: The New Orleans Pelicans signed Jaden Springer to an Exhibit-9 deal, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Springer will compete for a roster spot in training camp with the Pelicans. Springer has played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, and Utah Jazz in his four-year career.

Just In: The Sacramento Kings and Daeqwon Plowden have agreed to a two-way deal, agent Drew Kelso of One Motive Sports told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Plowden averaged 7.2 points on 64% shooting from the field and 53% from 3-point range in six games for the Hawks as a two-way player last season

The Toronto Raptors have waived center Colin Castleton. The 25-year-old center averaged 7.2 points on 50% shooting from the field and 6.9 rebounds in 26 minutes during 11 games played, including four starts, for Toronto last season.

The Houston Rockets and Isaiah Crawford agreed to a two-way deal, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Crawford averaged 13.3 points on 50.2% from the field and 44.7% from 3-point range, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 steals in the G League. Agent Andre Buck completed the deal

Just In: The Los Angeles Clippers and Jordan Miller have agreed to a two-way deal, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. He played in 37 NBA games last season and was named to the All-Summer League First Team, averaging 22 points on 53% from the field and 39% on 3-pointers with 7.8 rebounds.

Update: The San Antonio Spurs signed Lindy Waters to a one-year, partially guaranteed deal worth $500K, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Waters is a career 37% 3-point shooter over his four NBA seasons combined with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, and Detroit Pistons.

The New York Knicks are expected to add Charles Allen to their coaching staff, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Knicks head coach Mike Brown and Allen worked together previously on the Sacramento Kings. Brown is also expected to add Riccardo Fois whom he worked with in Sacramento.

The Philadelphia 76ers have waived Ricky Council IV.

The New York Knicks won’t retain assistant coaches Othella Harrington, Daniel Brady, Dice Yoshimoto, and assistant video coordinator Nick Thibodeau, nephew of Tom Thibodeau, sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social According to @sbondynba.bsky.social, Andy Greer is also not returning next season

The Boston Celtics have waived guard JD Davison.

The Utah Jazz have waived guard Jaden Springer.

Just In: The Indiana Pacers and No. 54 pick Taelon Peter have agreed to a two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Peter averaged 13.7 points on 57.8 percent shooting from the field and 45.3 percent from 3-point range last season at Liberty University.

Just In: The Phoenix Suns have claimed Jordan Goodwin off waivers, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social.

The Charlotte Hornets are waiving two-way player Damion Baugh, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Charlotte is waiving Baugh to clear a spot for the addition of Antonio Reeves on a two-way contract.

The Orlando Magic have waived two-way player Ethan Thompson. He played in 31 games with Orlando’s G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic, and averaged 18.4 points per game. Orlando now has two open two-way spots after recently signing Orlando Robinson to a two-way contract.

JUST IN: The Portland Trail Blazers and Blake Wesley have agreed to a one-year deal, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Wesley will now earn more money combined this season from his Wizards buyout and new deal with the Blazers. He’s repped by Aaron Mintz and Dave Spahn of CAA Sports

Dame Lillard on Joe Cronin: “Me and Joe had a great relationship the time before he became GM and while he was GM. At that time (trade), it was a hard time… Last game we played here, I went over before the game and said hello to Joe and Jody (Allen). I wanted them to know it was no hard feelings.”

Dame Lillard on returning to the Portland Trail Blazers: “I want to thank Joe (Cronin) and Chauncey (Billups) because for this to be possible, we all had to be on the same page about it. Like they both said, it never felt right not being home. Through it all, I found my way back.”

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups on Dame Lillard: “I think if we’re all being honest, we obviously never wanted to see him go, and even when he did, we all wanted to see him back.”

“I told him that this year he’s going to be the highest-paid assistant coach in league history.” 😂

Update: Bradley Beal has a 15 percent trade kicker in his two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources told @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social. Beal also has a player option, as previously reported.