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The Celtics picked up Queta's team option Monday, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe reports.

This is an expected move for Boston after Queta put together a solid campaign as their starting center. He produced averages of 10.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.8 steals in 25.3 minutes per game across 76 outings (75 starts). Depending on what the Celtics do in free agency, Queta could again be in line for a big role in the frontcourt.

Bryant intends to re-sign with the Cavaliers on a one-year deal, per Shams Charania of ESPN on Monday.

The journeyman center is set for his second season with Cleveland in 2026-27. Bryant averaged just 6.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 12.2 minutes per game over 60 regular-season appearances a year ago, offering the Cavs depth at the center position behind Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.

Ike signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Warriors on June 24.

The Gonzaga product will have an opportunity to earn a roster spot in training camp. As a fifth-year senior, he averaged 11.2 points and 5.4 rebounds.

Jackson-Davis had his $2.4 million team option exercised Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

With Sandro Mamukelashvili hitting free agency, Jackson-Davis could be in the mix for some backup center minutes going forward. During the 2025-26 regular season, he made 17 appearances with Toronto and averaged 3.4 points and 2.7 rebounds in 9.4 minutes per contest.

Ayton exercised his $8.1 million player option Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

This isn't a huge surprise, but it doesn't mean the Lakers won't try to flip him later on. During his debut season with the Lakers, he made 72 regular-season appearances with averages of 12.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks on 67.1 percent shooting from the field. As things stand heading into free agency, Ayton is penciled in as the starting center.

Sharpe (thumb) will sign a two-year, $20 million deal with the Nets, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The Nets will quickly lock up their new starting center after previously trading away Nic Claxton. Sharpe is coming off a career-best season in 2025-26, posting regular-season averages of 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals. He could offer a lot of appeal in fantasy formats depending on how the rest of the offseason shapes up.

The Heat extended a two-way qualifying offer to Goldin on Saturday, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.

Goldin is now guaranteed a two-way contract salary from Miami this season, although he could still accept a standard deal from another team. Goldin logged a total of 24 minutes for the Heat last season, compiling seven points, nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks.

Hartenstein intends to sign a three-year, $75 million contract with the Thunder, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Friday.

Hartenstein will return to the Thunder after spending the last two years in Oklahoma City. The big man was a key piece in the team's championship run in 2025, and he figures to continue operating in a starting role next season. Over 47 regular-season appearances (46 starts) in 2025-26, he averaged 9.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks in 24.2 minutes per contest.

The Pelicans are expected to decline the $8 million team option on Looney's contract, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

After spending the first 10 years of his career with Golden State, Looney joined New Orleans for the 2025-26 campaign. The veteran big man played a limited role for the club and appeared in just 21 regular-season games (eight starts), averaging 2.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 14.7 minutes per contest. He's now expected to enter unrestricted free agency.

Bittle agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Toronto on Thursday, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Bittle spent his entire college career at Oregon, where he most recently averaged 16.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.8 blocks and 0.9 steals over 31.1 minutes in 25 games in the 2025-26 season.