Update: Philadelphia 76ers have a second-year team option on their two-year deal with Trendon Watford, sources told @hoopshype. Daryl Morey: “Trendon is a young, dynamic player with a unique skillset who fits nicely with what we’re trying to accomplish on both sides of the ball.”.

The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Chris Livingston, league sources told @hoopshype. Livingston had a non-guaranteed $2.22 million salary for the 2025-26 season that would’ve triggered if he remained on the roster past July 15. The 21-year-old forward spent two seasons in Milwaukee.

Just In: The Dallas Mavericks are adding Frank Vogel as an associate head coach, league sources told @hoopshype. Vogel reunites with head coach Jason Kidd. The two won a championship together with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Vogel replaced Sean Sweeney who left for the Spurs.

Sources: Deandre Ayton’s situation is unique. Although his deal with the Lakers is for 2 years, he’ll earn $34M this season b/w Blazers and Lakers with a player option to opt out for a new deal. Strategic move by Ayton to find a much better basketball fit to showcase his talent.

Sacramento Kings signed No. 42 pick Maxime Raynaud to a three-year, $5.95 million deal, which is fully guaranteed the first two seasons and includes a third-year team option, sources told @hoopshype. He averaged 20.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks last season at Stanford.

Just In: Former Utah Jazz executive Chuck Terrell has accepted an offer to become general manager of the Georgia Tech men’s basketball program, agent Andy Miller of Klutch Sports Group told @hoopshype. Terrell was most recently Jazz Vice President of Basketball Intelligence.

Just In: The Charlotte Hornets and Spencer Dinwiddie have agreed to a one-year deal, league sources told @hoopshype.

Jaren Jackson Jr. had a successful procedure to repair a turf toe injury in his right foot and will be re-evaluated in 12 weeks. He’s expected to make a full recovery.

Update: The Charlotte Hornets will have a third-year team option on the three-year, $24 million deal with Tre Mann, league sources told @hoopshype.

Memphis Grizzlies say All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. — fresh off a contract extension — suffered a right turf toe injury that will require a procedure. The injury happened participating in a live basketball run offsite. No timetable provided. He’s expected to make a full recovery.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Trentyn Flowers has signed his two-way qualifying offer and will return to the team, league sources told @hoopshype. Flowers averaged 17.7 points on 47.5% from the field and 38.5% from 3-point range and 5.0 rebounds for the San Diego Clippers.

Update: The Boston Celtics agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with Josh Minott, which includes a team option for the 2026-27 season, @hoopshype has learned. ESPN first reported an agreement between the two sides.

Just In: The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed No. 49 overall pick Tyrese Proctor to a four-year, $8.69 million deal, league sources told @hoopshype. The first two seasons are fully guaranteed, third-year significant partial guarantee, and a fourth-year team option.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has agreed on a four-year, $104M contract extension, sources confirm. ESPN first. He’ll pick up his $19.5M player option for 2026-27 and add 3 years to his deal. Trade kicker included, sources say. Poeltl hopes to be a Raptor for life, I’m told

Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard Achilles injuries altered courses for Pacers and Bucks. Haliburton’s injury gave Pacers pause paying luxury tax and led to them losing Myles Turner to Bucks, who will waive and stretch Dame to add Turner to compete around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Denver Nuggets are trading Dario Saric to the Sacramento Kings for Jonas Valanciunas, league sources confirm. ESPN was first to report. Nuggets have now added Valanciunas, Bruce Brown, and acquired Cam Johnson via trade since free agency began.

The finalists for Guerschon Yabusele came down to the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets, league sources told @hoopshype. Yabusele ultimately chose New York and departs from the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers recently agreed to a two-year deal with Trendon Watford to replace Yabusele.

The New York Knicks and Guerschon Yabusele have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal, including a player option, league sources confirmed to @hoopshype. CAA agents Olivier Mazet and Richie Felder worked with Knicks officials to finalize the deal. ESPN was first to report.

Just In: Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman will add Rodney Billups as an assistant coach, Klutch Sports Group agent Andy Miller told @hoopshype. Billups was a scout for the Brooklyn Nets this season. Before that, he was an assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers.

I spoke with Cam Johnson shortly ago about his reaction to being traded by the Brooklyn Nets to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick. Johnson told me, “I’m excited to compete for a championship. It’s a new beginning.”