NBA and NFL Player Trades and Contracts

[Shelburne] The Heat employee who accidentally scheduled LeBron James introductory press conference on YouTube for July 27th had a vacation scheduled for this week and was trying to get ahead of work that would come up if LeBron chose the Heat

[Garafolo] #Buccaneers two-time Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea has requested a trade after failed attempts at a contract extension, according to his agent Collin Roberts.

‘Not Generating Much, if Any, Interest’ 9-Time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook ‘Likely’ To Open 2026-27 Season Unsigned

[Charania] The Denver Nuggets are matching the Oklahoma City Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet on Spencer Jones, retaining the key forward in restricted free agency, sources tell ESPN. Nuggets valued keeping their homegrown player whom they landed on an undrafted deal in 2024.

[Chris Mannix]: "Dundon was asking some personnel about why Christian Wood was no longer in the NBA...he looks at the numbers that Christian Wood has put up."

Draymond Green says he would rather miss the Playoffs with the Warriors than chase a Championship somewhere else: “I’d rather struggle with the same guys I succeeded with.”

[Stein] League sources say Peyton Watson has been weighing the prospect of playing out next season on a $6.5m qualifying offer to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The Nuggets' initial pitches were believed to be around $70 million over four years.

Anthony Edwards Brings Ant Jr. With Him To Practice

[Charania] By matching Jones' sheet, the Nuggets face a $32 million increase in current luxury taxes ($36M to $68M) and enter the second apron. They are deep in tax bills but could shed money via trades in season.

At just 18-years-old, Jongkuch Mach, is already 7’6 — taller than any active NBA player. He can touch the rim without jumping, moves fluidly, and led Adidas Eurocamp in blocks. US colleges are currently chasing him as he weighs up Australia vs USA.

[Quick] Portland says the Trail Blazers rejected an invitation to discuss the Moda Center lease fearing Tom Dundon is stalling to justify relocating the franchise. Dundon is seeking nearly $575M in public funding ($375M already approved by state) for arena renovations ahead of the Aug. 12 vote.

Is LeBron’s 8 years in LA better than Dame Lillard’s entire career?

Jeff Teague on Kobe’s defense. Was Kobe’s defense overrated?

(Derek Fisher) "You are not ring chasing if you're the guy creating the rings" (His reaction to LeBron James joining the Sixers)

Donovan says Noah, Horford, and Brewer passed on the NBA for one more season despite being virtual locks to be drafted, so Taurean Green could achieve his dream. Green was eventually selected 52nd overall in the 2007 NBA Draft.

How big of a mistake did the Warriors make not to trade away their lottery picks?

Forget 300 wins. We’ll probably never see another 200 game winner.

Steph Curry on LeBron to 76ers: "That’s why you don’t envision anything until it happens. There’s a lot of moving parts."