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Bulls Lock In Josh Giddey With Four-Year, $100M Deal
Josh Giddey, one of the NBA’s brightest young guards, has agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract to remain with the Chicago Bulls, his agent Daniel Moldovan of Lighthouse Sports Management told ESPN on Tuesday.
Ben Simmons Rejects Knicks’ League Minimum Offer as Retirement Rumors Continue
Ben Simmons rejected a one-year, veteran minimum contract from the New York Knicks, leaving the team still with an open roster spot as training camp approaches. Retirement rumors continue to surround Simmons as he weighs his decision.
Cam Thomas Signs $6M Qualifying Offer to Return to the Nets
Cam Thomas is returning to the Brooklyn Nets on a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer, giving him a no-trade clause and positioning him for unrestricted free agency next summer. Over the past two seasons, Thomas has averaged 22.9 points per game, including nine 40-point games — the fourth most in Nets history.
Orlando Magic Sign Lester Quinones to Exhibit 10 Deal
The Orlando Magic and Lester Quinones have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal. Quinones will compete for a roster or two-way spot, coming off three NBA seasons and an impressive 2024-25 showing in the G League.
Luka Doncic Turns Page After Shock Trade, Commits to Lakers’ Future.
When the trade happened, Dončić imagined he might finish his career in Dallas. The deal was a reminder that no player is truly untouchable. Some questioned whether he would sign long-term in Los Angeles, but that was answered quickly with the extension on August 2nd, 2025.
Celtics Sign Chris Boucher to One-Year, $3.3M Deal
The Boston Celtics have signed Chris Boucher to a fully guaranteed one-year, $3.3 million deal. Boucher averaged 10.0 points and 4.5 rebounds last season and is likely to have a significant role in the frontcourt as Jayson Tatum recovers from a torn Achilles.