NBA 2026-27 offseason trades, signings & rumors

[Vermont Green]

Here's another rumor for the collection. Per Sam Amick:

Per league and team sources, the Bucks appear to be seeking clarity from several suitors as to what they would actually be willing to offer before making a final decision. The Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic, the sources say, are known to be among them. The Portland Trail Blazers are known to have interest in trading for Antetokounmpo, but it appears more likely ? if the Bucks have their way ? that they would be involved as a third-team as a way for Milwaukee to regain control of some of the picks they lost in the Damian Lillard trade in 2023.

If Antetokounmpo would be willing to sign the four-year, $275 million extension in Boston, as league sources indicated would be the case, the Celtics pose a serious threat to the Heat's pursuit. Celtics star Jaylen Brown is widely believed to be the most prominent player who would come the Bucks? way in that deal, though rival teams expect that Milwaukee would trade the 29-year-old forward again for younger players and draft picks.

Certainly more chatter all of the sudden, not that it necessarily means anything.  But what I read in this one is a 3-way with Portland with Brown going to POR and Giannis to BOS, picks and whatever going to MIL.  Certainly seems possible.  I have not played around with POR options so much.  Seems like they would have to give up a lot to match salaries, some of which MIL would not be so interested in.

[jambr380]

Here's another rumor for the collection. Per Sam Amick:

Per league and team sources, the Bucks appear to be seeking clarity from several suitors as to what they would actually be willing to offer before making a final decision. The Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic, the sources say, are known to be among them. The Portland Trail Blazers are known to have interest in trading for Antetokounmpo, but it appears more likely ? if the Bucks have their way ? that they would be involved as a third-team as a way for Milwaukee to regain control of some of the picks they lost in the Damian Lillard trade in 2023.

If Antetokounmpo would be willing to sign the four-year, $275 million extension in Boston, as league sources indicated would be the case, the Celtics pose a serious threat to the Heat's pursuit. Celtics star Jaylen Brown is widely believed to be the most prominent player who would come the Bucks? way in that deal, though rival teams expect that Milwaukee would trade the 29-year-old forward again for younger players and draft picks.

Certainly more chatter all of the sudden, not that it necessarily means anything.  But what I read in this one is a 3-way with Portland with Brown going to POR and Giannis to BOS, picks and whatever going to MIL.  Certainly seems possible.  I have not played around with POR options so much.  Seems like they would have to give up a lot to match salaries, some of which MIL would not be so interested in.

The Portland side is actually pretty easy. They don't want to trade Deni or Clingan, but they could be convinced to move Sharpe if need be. Jerami Grant makes $34M, so he would be the salary filler along with Scoot and/or Sharpe. No, they probably don't want Grant, but I don't think it really matters to them who is making money if they are just trying to get younger and get their picks back.

There is a lot of talk, though. Not sure how legitimate it is, but it's something to keep an eye on.

[Roy H.]

I don?t know but there seems to be a lot of smoke here. Can we even trade while the finals are going on?

Yes, trades can be made by any team that is already eliminated from the playoffs.  However, some financial possibilities open up after the new league year (July 1).

In terms of smoke, I think that in general Boston has a very close-lipped front office.  Usually there's not much smoke at all until a trade is on the  cusp of being finalized.

[Vermont Green]

Here's another rumor for the collection. Per Sam Amick:

Per league and team sources, the Bucks appear to be seeking clarity from several suitors as to what they would actually be willing to offer before making a final decision. The Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic, the sources say, are known to be among them. The Portland Trail Blazers are known to have interest in trading for Antetokounmpo, but it appears more likely ? if the Bucks have their way ? that they would be involved as a third-team as a way for Milwaukee to regain control of some of the picks they lost in the Damian Lillard trade in 2023.

If Antetokounmpo would be willing to sign the four-year, $275 million extension in Boston, as league sources indicated would be the case, the Celtics pose a serious threat to the Heat's pursuit. Celtics star Jaylen Brown is widely believed to be the most prominent player who would come the Bucks? way in that deal, though rival teams expect that Milwaukee would trade the 29-year-old forward again for younger players and draft picks.

Certainly more chatter all of the sudden, not that it necessarily means anything.  But what I read in this one is a 3-way with Portland with Brown going to POR and Giannis to BOS, picks and whatever going to MIL.  Certainly seems possible.  I have not played around with POR options so much.  Seems like they would have to give up a lot to match salaries, some of which MIL would not be so interested in.

The Portland side is actually pretty easy. They don't want to trade Deni or Clingan, but they could be convinced to move Sharpe if need be. Jerami Grant makes $34M, so he would be the salary filler along with Scoot and/or Sharpe. No, they probably don't want Grant, but I don't think it really matters to them who is making money if they are just trying to get younger and get their picks back.

There is a lot of talk, though. Not sure how legitimate it is, but it's something to keep an eye on.

Yes, Grant or Holiday would have to go out from POR, neither of which MIL would be so interested in.  I think that is the catch for this deal.  MIL has already stretched Lillard (about $22.5M per until 2029-30) can't see them stretching another contract.  POR probably wants to keep Holiday to pair with Brown.  If they are trading for Brown, they need to keep some good vet players.

I see this one maybe requiring a 4th team.

[jambr380]

Here's another rumor for the collection. Per Sam Amick:

Per league and team sources, the Bucks appear to be seeking clarity from several suitors as to what they would actually be willing to offer before making a final decision. The Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic, the sources say, are known to be among them. The Portland Trail Blazers are known to have interest in trading for Antetokounmpo, but it appears more likely ? if the Bucks have their way ? that they would be involved as a third-team as a way for Milwaukee to regain control of some of the picks they lost in the Damian Lillard trade in 2023.

If Antetokounmpo would be willing to sign the four-year, $275 million extension in Boston, as league sources indicated would be the case, the Celtics pose a serious threat to the Heat's pursuit. Celtics star Jaylen Brown is widely believed to be the most prominent player who would come the Bucks? way in that deal, though rival teams expect that Milwaukee would trade the 29-year-old forward again for younger players and draft picks.

Certainly more chatter all of the sudden, not that it necessarily means anything.  But what I read in this one is a 3-way with Portland with Brown going to POR and Giannis to BOS, picks and whatever going to MIL.  Certainly seems possible.  I have not played around with POR options so much.  Seems like they would have to give up a lot to match salaries, some of which MIL would not be so interested in.

The Portland side is actually pretty easy. They don't want to trade Deni or Clingan, but they could be convinced to move Sharpe if need be. Jerami Grant makes $34M, so he would be the salary filler along with Scoot and/or Sharpe. No, they probably don't want Grant, but I don't think it really matters to them who is making money if they are just trying to get younger and get their picks back.

There is a lot of talk, though. Not sure how legitimate it is, but it's something to keep an eye on.

Yes, Grant or Holiday would have to go out from POR, neither of which MIL would be so interested in.  I think that is the catch for this deal.  MIL has already stretched Lillard (about $22.5M per until 2029-30) can't see them stretching another contract.  POR probably wants to keep Holiday to pair with Brown.  If they are trading for Brown, they need to keep some good vet players.

I see this one maybe requiring a 4th team.

I just don't think MIL would care that much about taking on Grant for a couple of years if they are officially going into irrelevant mode. Stretching Lillard was a bad move, but it was a last ditch effort to keep Giannis by signing Turner.

MIL's biggest issue would be keeping out of the bottom 3 and having vets like Grant and Turner could at least help that. No, they wouldn't be good, just not one of the three worst teams in the league.

[jambr380]

And here's another one:

[Winderman] ?I think Boston is not only back in, but Milwaukee right now is trying to find a third team for Jaylen Brown. It?s very real.?

My guess is that there is actually smoke here. Makes sense that word got out if MIL is now asking around what they can get for Jaylen Brown. If this does go through, this will be by far the most transparent Brad has ever been in a deal.

[Phantom255x]

Yeah for the first time I'm starting to get concerned this stuff is very real now, even knowing Brad Stevens and the organization typically work in silence.

Barry Jackson and Ira Winderman are two of the best Heat reporters out there, and they both are saying Boston has a good shot at landing him and Barry is even replying to people on Twitter saying it's the common belief around the league as well (agents, reporters, etc.).

Then you add in Stein, Fischer, Amick, etc. Stein in particular is also pretty good at this stuff, a lot of stuff he says at the beginning of negotiations/trade talks end up materializing later on.

I'll also add, yes some of the trades like Jrue, Porzingis, Brogdon, etc. happened without much rumors or smoke, but those two still aren't to the level of Giannis and I don't think there was as much interest in those guys as there is Giannis obviously, and with multiple teams involved including the need for a third team to facilitate, it's hard to keep it tight-lipped for long.

Might be saying goodbye to Jaylen soon 

Either way though, it's Miami or Boston. Giannis has some control on where he goes especially with the future extension and I doubt teams will trade for him without it (such as Portland, though POR may love Jaylen instead)

[SparzWizard]

Yeah for the first time I'm starting to get concerned this stuff is very real now, even knowing Brad Stevens and the organization typically work in silence.

Barry Jackson and Ira Winderman are two of the best Heat reporters out there, and they both are saying Boston has a good shot at landing him and Barry is even replying to people on Twitter saying it's the common belief around the league as well (agents, reporters, etc.).

Then you add in Stein, Fischer, Amick, etc. Stein in particular is also pretty good at this stuff, a lot of stuff he says at the beginning of negotiations/trade talks end up materializing later on.

I'll also add, yes some of the trades like Jrue, Porzingis, Brogdon, etc. happened without much rumors or smoke, but those two still aren't to the level of Giannis and I don't think there was as much interest in those guys as there is Giannis obviously, and with multiple teams involved including the need for a third team to facilitate, it's hard to keep it tight-lipped for long.

Might be saying goodbye to Jaylen soon 

Either way though, it's Miami or Boston. Giannis has some control on where he goes especially with the future extension and I doubt teams will trade for him without it (such as Portland, though POR may love Jaylen instead)

Good, cuz I'm done with Jaylen. It's time for some fresh new blood and faces here. Hoping for some big fireworks this July! And that includes Giannis in Boston 

[Who]

ESPN's Tim McMahon: Oklahoma City or Houston "could outbid Miami [for Giannis]. I don't think either are likely to."

Quick thought: That's consistent with what we have heard. The Rockets, who were viewed as a potential suitor, had not pursued a deal as of a few days ago, a source said.

ESPN's Tim Bontemps: "I don't think the Celtics are trading for Giannis. I don't think that's the kind of move they're going to make. I don't think Jaylen Brown's going out in a deal like that. I just don't see how Minnesota gets a [Giannis] deal done. I would be stunned if the Thunder ever made that trade."

The Associated Press' Tim Reynolds: "There is a growing belief in some corners that the Giannis trade - if it happens, of course - will also include Bobby Portis."

The Athletic's Sam Amick: "[Bucks GM] Jon Horst is very good at going in bunker mode. I talked to a team today that had wondered from their conversations that maybe he was in a pinch. As far as like real strong suitors that Miami was putting itself so far out in front of the rest of the field that the Bucks weren't getting the type of package they were hoping for."

Quick thought: One scout said he believes the Antetokounmpo market has been smaller/softer than some might have thought. Because teams in the 9-10 play-in game will have the same lottery chances as the teams with the three worst records (for at least the next three years), some teams seem to be thinking twice before shipping away a bunch of future firsts. A new team also would be expected to give him a four-year, $275 million extension, which also will give some franchises pause for thought.

[Phantom255x]

ESPN's Tim McMahon: Oklahoma City or Houston "could outbid Miami [for Giannis]. I don't think either are likely to."

Quick thought: That's consistent with what we have heard. The Rockets, who were viewed as a potential suitor, had not pursued a deal as of a few days ago, a source said.

ESPN's Tim Bontemps: "I don't think the Celtics are trading for Giannis. I don't think that's the kind of move they're going to make. I don't think Jaylen Brown's going out in a deal like that. I just don't see how Minnesota gets a [Giannis] deal done. I would be stunned if the Thunder ever made that trade."

The Associated Press' Tim Reynolds: "There is a growing belief in some corners that the Giannis trade - if it happens, of course - will also include Bobby Portis."

The Athletic's Sam Amick: "[Bucks GM] Jon Horst is very good at going in bunker mode. I talked to a team today that had wondered from their conversations that maybe he was in a pinch. As far as like real strong suitors that Miami was putting itself so far out in front of the rest of the field that the Bucks weren't getting the type of package they were hoping for."

Quick thought: One scout said he believes the Antetokounmpo market has been smaller/softer than some might have thought. Because teams in the 9-10 play-in game will have the same lottery chances as the teams with the three worst records (for at least the next three years), some teams seem to be thinking twice before shipping away a bunch of future firsts. A new team also would be expected to give him a four-year, $275 million extension, which also will give some franchises pause for thought.

I'm a little surprised OKC isn't trying. They got an embarrassment of draft picks and Giannis is a clear upgrade from Chet. SGA-Giannis is even scarier than Tatum-Giannis or Bam-Giannis.

I half-wonder though if maybe it involves second apron considerations since OKC is gonna have to make decisions as is on that front (Dort, Hartenstein, Caruso, etc.) and/or Giannis isn't willing to sign an extension there for some reason.

[Who]

ESPN's Tim McMahon: Oklahoma City or Houston "could outbid Miami [for Giannis]. I don't think either are likely to."

Quick thought: That's consistent with what we have heard. The Rockets, who were viewed as a potential suitor, had not pursued a deal as of a few days ago, a source said.

ESPN's Tim Bontemps: "I don't think the Celtics are trading for Giannis. I don't think that's the kind of move they're going to make. I don't think Jaylen Brown's going out in a deal like that. I just don't see how Minnesota gets a [Giannis] deal done. I would be stunned if the Thunder ever made that trade."

The Associated Press' Tim Reynolds: "There is a growing belief in some corners that the Giannis trade - if it happens, of course - will also include Bobby Portis."

The Athletic's Sam Amick: "[Bucks GM] Jon Horst is very good at going in bunker mode. I talked to a team today that had wondered from their conversations that maybe he was in a pinch. As far as like real strong suitors that Miami was putting itself so far out in front of the rest of the field that the Bucks weren't getting the type of package they were hoping for."

Quick thought: One scout said he believes the Antetokounmpo market has been smaller/softer than some might have thought. Because teams in the 9-10 play-in game will have the same lottery chances as the teams with the three worst records (for at least the next three years), some teams seem to be thinking twice before shipping away a bunch of future firsts. A new team also would be expected to give him a four-year, $275 million extension, which also will give some franchises pause for thought.

I'm a little surprised OKC isn't trying. They got an embarrassment of draft picks and Giannis is a clear upgrade from Chet. SGA-Giannis is even scarier than Tatum-Giannis or Bam-Giannis.

I half-wonder though if maybe it involves second apron considerations since OKC is gonna have to make decisions as is on that front (Dort, Hartenstein, Caruso, etc.) and/or Giannis isn't willing to sign an extension there for some reason.

I think OKC is making the right decision. I don't like Giannis & SGA together. They are both ball-handlers. Both one-on-one players. Neither one of them plays off the ball. I don't think they will play well together. It will be a "my turn, your turn" offense. They are both iso guys. OKC are better off with what they have - real teamwork / team play.

[CFAN38]

All this Giannis / Jaylen talk is interrupting draft season!


With the flood of rumors I wonder if this is a viable trade


Celtics get: Giannis + Okongwu

Bucks get: Daniels + Risacher + #8 + additional 1sts from ATL

Hawks get: Brown + Queta


For the Celtics the Queta and Giannis fit will never be great. Getting Okongwu gives the Cs a great fit next to Giannis who can space the floor on O while also defending at a high level (Gianni's covers for his lack of true 5 size)

For Bucks this trade allows them to go full youth movement the #8 and #10 could very well yield them a high level PG prospect at #8 and a young wing like Ament/Lopez at #10. They could also look at my draft favorite Morez Johnson at #10.

For Atlanta they create a very formidable core of Brown, Johnson, and NAW. Queta is a perfect fit playing off of those 3 along with a presumably resigned CJ Mccollum and Kuminga. Queta being a rim protector and vertical lop threat is a better fit than Okongwu for this roster.

[Jiri Welsch]

ESPN's Tim McMahon: Oklahoma City or Houston "could outbid Miami [for Giannis]. I don't think either are likely to."

Quick thought: That's consistent with what we have heard. The Rockets, who were viewed as a potential suitor, had not pursued a deal as of a few days ago, a source said.

ESPN's Tim Bontemps: "I don't think the Celtics are trading for Giannis. I don't think that's the kind of move they're going to make. I don't think Jaylen Brown's going out in a deal like that. I just don't see how Minnesota gets a [Giannis] deal done. I would be stunned if the Thunder ever made that trade."

The Associated Press' Tim Reynolds: "There is a growing belief in some corners that the Giannis trade - if it happens, of course - will also include Bobby Portis."

The Athletic's Sam Amick: "[Bucks GM] Jon Horst is very good at going in bunker mode. I talked to a team today that had wondered from their conversations that maybe he was in a pinch. As far as like real strong suitors that Miami was putting itself so far out in front of the rest of the field that the Bucks weren't getting the type of package they were hoping for."

Quick thought: One scout said he believes the Antetokounmpo market has been smaller/softer than some might have thought. Because teams in the 9-10 play-in game will have the same lottery chances as the teams with the three worst records (for at least the next three years), some teams seem to be thinking twice before shipping away a bunch of future firsts. A new team also would be expected to give him a four-year, $275 million extension, which also will give some franchises pause for thought.

I'm a little surprised OKC isn't trying. They got an embarrassment of draft picks and Giannis is a clear upgrade from Chet. SGA-Giannis is even scarier than Tatum-Giannis or Bam-Giannis.

I half-wonder though if maybe it involves second apron considerations since OKC is gonna have to make decisions as is on that front (Dort, Hartenstein, Caruso, etc.) and/or Giannis isn't willing to sign an extension there for some reason.

Based on these quotes, it appears the Celtics are not as "in" on Giannis as other sources are claiming.

[Celtics2021]

ESPN's Tim McMahon: Oklahoma City or Houston "could outbid Miami [for Giannis]. I don't think either are likely to."

Quick thought: That's consistent with what we have heard. The Rockets, who were viewed as a potential suitor, had not pursued a deal as of a few days ago, a source said.

ESPN's Tim Bontemps: "I don't think the Celtics are trading for Giannis. I don't think that's the kind of move they're going to make. I don't think Jaylen Brown's going out in a deal like that. I just don't see how Minnesota gets a [Giannis] deal done. I would be stunned if the Thunder ever made that trade."

The Associated Press' Tim Reynolds: "There is a growing belief in some corners that the Giannis trade - if it happens, of course - will also include Bobby Portis."

The Athletic's Sam Amick: "[Bucks GM] Jon Horst is very good at going in bunker mode. I talked to a team today that had wondered from their conversations that maybe he was in a pinch. As far as like real strong suitors that Miami was putting itself so far out in front of the rest of the field that the Bucks weren't getting the type of package they were hoping for."

Quick thought: One scout said he believes the Antetokounmpo market has been smaller/softer than some might have thought. Because teams in the 9-10 play-in game will have the same lottery chances as the teams with the three worst records (for at least the next three years), some teams seem to be thinking twice before shipping away a bunch of future firsts. A new team also would be expected to give him a four-year, $275 million extension, which also will give some franchises pause for thought.

I'm a little surprised OKC isn't trying. They got an embarrassment of draft picks and Giannis is a clear upgrade from Chet. SGA-Giannis is even scarier than Tatum-Giannis or Bam-Giannis.

I half-wonder though if maybe it involves second apron considerations since OKC is gonna have to make decisions as is on that front (Dort, Hartenstein, Caruso, etc.) and/or Giannis isn't willing to sign an extension there for some reason.

OKC cannot make the dollar work due to cap restrictions.  I have tried to do it in the trade machine for them, and they have to send out so much salary it just is not feasible, because they would be subjected to hard caps.

[Phantom255x]

ESPN's Tim McMahon: Oklahoma City or Houston "could outbid Miami [for Giannis]. I don't think either are likely to."

Quick thought: That's consistent with what we have heard. The Rockets, who were viewed as a potential suitor, had not pursued a deal as of a few days ago, a source said.

ESPN's Tim Bontemps: "I don't think the Celtics are trading for Giannis. I don't think that's the kind of move they're going to make. I don't think Jaylen Brown's going out in a deal like that. I just don't see how Minnesota gets a [Giannis] deal done. I would be stunned if the Thunder ever made that trade."

The Associated Press' Tim Reynolds: "There is a growing belief in some corners that the Giannis trade - if it happens, of course - will also include Bobby Portis."

The Athletic's Sam Amick: "[Bucks GM] Jon Horst is very good at going in bunker mode. I talked to a team today that had wondered from their conversations that maybe he was in a pinch. As far as like real strong suitors that Miami was putting itself so far out in front of the rest of the field that the Bucks weren't getting the type of package they were hoping for."

Quick thought: One scout said he believes the Antetokounmpo market has been smaller/softer than some might have thought. Because teams in the 9-10 play-in game will have the same lottery chances as the teams with the three worst records (for at least the next three years), some teams seem to be thinking twice before shipping away a bunch of future firsts. A new team also would be expected to give him a four-year, $275 million extension, which also will give some franchises pause for thought.

I'm a little surprised OKC isn't trying. They got an embarrassment of draft picks and Giannis is a clear upgrade from Chet. SGA-Giannis is even scarier than Tatum-Giannis or Bam-Giannis.

I half-wonder though if maybe it involves second apron considerations since OKC is gonna have to make decisions as is on that front (Dort, Hartenstein, Caruso, etc.) and/or Giannis isn't willing to sign an extension there for some reason.

OKC cannot make the dollar work due to cap restrictions.  I have tried to do it in the trade machine for them, and they have to send out so much salary it just is not feasible, because they would be subjected to hard caps.

Yeah I think it'd have to be Chet, Hartenstein and Dort, but then that just opens up another need for them at center since they'd be sending out Hartenstein too, and if not Hartenstein then to make dollars work it'd have to be Caruso + 2 role/bench guys in addition to Chet and Dort at minimum