NBA Player News

The Kings are trading Carter and a future second-round pick to the Hawks on Monday, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Carter figures to serve as backcourt depth for Atlanta. Entering his third season in the league and hoping for a fresh start, the 2024 first-rounder averaged a career-high 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 0.9 steals in 18.4 minutes per contest across 38 regular-season appearances in 2025-26.

Beal (hip) has declined his $5.6 million player option for next season per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Beal is now becoming an unrestricted free agent this summer. The veteran guard had a disastrous year for the Clippers, averaging a career-low 8.2 points, 1.7 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 20.2 minutes per game before hip surgery ended his season after just six contests. Beal's market value appears to be at its lowest, so he may have to settle for a one-year prove-it deal elsewhere.

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.

Charlotte exercised Connaughton's $3.8 million team option Monday, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

According to Boone, the Hornets value Connaughton's voice and leadership in the locker room. In 42 regular-season appearances in 2025-26, the veteran averaged a mere 7.1 minutes per contest.

Kohler agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with Utah on June 26.

The undrafted rookie out of Michigan State is getting a chance with the Jazz this summer. It would make sense for him to participate in the Summer League with Utah before rejoining the team for training camp this fall to battle for a roster spot.

Trimble signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Wizards on June 26.

Trimble went undrafted out of North Carolina, but he's getting an opportunity with Washington this summer. He'll presumably take part in the Summer League before competing for a roster spot at training camp in the fall.

Johnson will not receive a qualifying offer from Miami, per Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports.

Johnson is now an unrestricted free agent. He averaged 8.8 minutes per game over 32 appearances for the Heat last regular season, so Johnson may have to settle for an Exhibit 10 deal this summer.

The Clippers extended Sanders a qualifying offer Monday, per Michael Scotto of USA Today.

The Clippers declined the team option on Sanders' prior deal, but he could still end up sticking around with Los Angeles. Over 68 regular-season appearances, Sanders averaged 7.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 19.9 minutes per game.

The Clippers extended Miller a qualifying offer Monday, per Michael Scotto of USA Today.

The Clippers declined the team option on Miller's previous deal, but he could still wind up staying with Los Angeles. Over 60 regular-season appearances, Miller averaged a career-high 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 0.8 steals in 22.1 minutes per game.

The Clippers tendered Mathurin a qualifying offer Monday, per Michael Scotto of USA Today.

The move will make Mathurin a restricted free agent. The Clippers can match any offer sheet he receives from other teams, and they'll likely make every effort to retain him following last season's Ivica Zubac trade.