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James Harden's representatives gauged the Houston Rockets' trade interest following the Los Angeles Clippers' 6-21 start to the 2025-26 season, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Rockets needed a floor general after losing Fred VanVleet to an ACL tear before the season started, but the franchise...

Kevin Durant's "moodiness" took Houston Rockets players some getting used to and it wore on the team's young players, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Rockets acquired Durant from the Phoenix Suns last offseason. Houston won 52 games this regular season but lost to the Los Angeles...

Superstar center Nikola Jokić is expected to sign a massive extension with the Denver Nuggets this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Jokić has two years and $121.9 million remaining on his contract, but the second season is a player option, meaning the future Hall of Famer is under...

The Houston Rockets could pursue trades for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid this offseason, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. Leonard will make $50.3 million next season in the final year of...

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to emerge as a prime trade suitor for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Blazers may also pursue Washington Wizards big man Anthony Davis if they don't land Antetokounmpo. "I've heard from multiple league...

The Orlando Magic expressed interest in trading for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo before the 2026 NBA trade deadline, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Orlando has an aggressive front office, led by president Jeff Weltman and senior advisor John Hammond, who drafted Antetokounmpo in 2013 when he was with the Bucks. The...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves could play against the Houston Rockets in Game 5 on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Reaves will be a game-time decision for the third consecutive contest, but the Lakers are optimistic the undrafted shooting guard will play for the first time since...

The Milwaukee Bucks are hiring Taylor Jenkins as their new coach, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, and Giannis Antetokounmpo had zero involvement in the hiring process. Antetokounmpo hasn't spoken to the Bucks' upper brass since the trade deadline. The future Hall of Famer was nearly traded in February. He...

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr's desire to speak candidly on social and political issues has at times caused internal frustration, according to Nick Friedell of The Athletic. Kerr could leave the Warriors this offseason. He just finished the final year of his contract. "League and team sources said...

A source close to Karl-Anthony Towns told Vincent Goodwill of ESPN that the big man wants to spend the rest of his NBA career with the New York Knicks. Towns has been the subject of trade rumors going back to last offseason. "He so badly wants things to work here,"...