ESPN's Brian Windhorst confirms the Minnesota Timberwolves made a trade offer for Kevin Durant before he was dealt to the Houston Rockets.

The Los Angeles Lakers might have a new incentive for emptying their asset collection and giving their roster as many win-now resources as they can.

Well that was a waste of time. After a rumor-fueled summer thus far, LeBron James is apparently shutting down any trade or buyout talk, at least for the near future: according to The Athletic's Dan Woike and Joe Vardon,

NBA rumors reveal Quentin Grimes and the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to reach at least a multi-year agreement despite stalled talks.

The Hawks are positioned to be a playoff contender next season with the additions of Kristaps Porziņģis, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard. With Trae Young and Jalen Johnson returning, Atlanta has a strong mix of young talent and veterans and a reportedly in the sweepstakes for Horford largely due to proximity to home.

The Los Angeles Clippers have reportedly positioned themselves as a viable destination for Chris Paul in the upcoming season. However, should this acquisition not materialize, the team is said to have a contingency plan in place.

There is a growing sense of paranoia within the Toronto Raptors' organization after they parted with Masai Ujiri.