Devin Carter signs with Celtics on an Exhibit 10 training-camp contract, Boston announced Sept. 14, 2026, giving the 2024 lottery pick a fresh shot at a roster spot just three days after the Atlanta Hawks waived him.
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LeBron James’s Last Decision: Inside His Move to the 76ers
A 24th Season Begins in a New City LeBron James is starting over, on his own terms. On July 27, 2026, the four-time NBA champion officially signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, ending an eight-season run with the Los Angeles Lakers and opening his 24th NBA season since entering the league … Read more
Nick Smith Jr. Leaves NBA for Real Madrid, and Bronny James Sends Him Off
Smith Trades the G League Shuttle for Spain Nick Smith Jr. is done waiting on an NBA roster spot to open up. The guard has agreed to a one-year deal with Real Madrid, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, leaving the league entirely to become the Spanish powerhouse’s lead guard in the EuroLeague. The move comes … Read more
Jalen Duren Contract Talks: Pistons Raise Offer to $190 Million
The Detroit Pistons have raised their offer to Jalen Duren to roughly $190 million over five years, according to league-source reporting from The Athletic. The new figure materially narrows the gap from Detroit’s earlier proposal, but Duren is still seeking at least $200 million.
The movement changes the status of negotiations that previously looked like a wider annual-salary standoff. Detroit has improved its position. Duren’s camp has not publicly lowered its target, leaving the sides close enough for a deadline to matter but not close enough to call a deal imminent.
Ben Simmons Kings Contract: What His Comeback Requires
Ben Simmons is coming back to the NBA. The three-time All-Star has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, ending a full season away from the league.
Simmons last played during the 2024-25 season, splitting time between the Brooklyn Nets and LA Clippers and averaging 5.0 points, 5.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 22.0 minutes across 51 games. He sat out all of 2025-26. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Simmons visited Sacramento for medical exams, an on-court workout and meetings with head coach Doug Christie and staff before the sides came to terms. The deal marks Simmons’ return for a 10th NBA season. As of this writing, the agreement is a reported deal pending official confirmation by the Kings.
Sacramento gives Simmons a landing spot with real short-term incentive on both sides: a one-year deal at the minimum tier lets him try to rebuild his value without committing either side beyond this season. At his best, Simmons is a 6-foot-10 forward-guard hybrid who can defend multiple positions, push the ball in transition and set up shooters, tools that translate regardless of what the rest of Sacramento’s rotation looks like on opening night.
The bigger question is how much Simmons has left after sitting out a full season. A one-year, minimum-level deal gives both sides a low-cost way to find out, with training camp opening leaguewide on Sept. 29 as the first real test.
Klay Thompson Signs With Miami Heat: What This Deal Means for South Beach
Klay Thompson is no longer a Dallas Maverick. After a buyout agreement was reached Friday, the four-time NBA champion is heading to Miami and the Eastern Conference just got a lot more interesting.
Thompson plans to sign a two-year, nearly $13 million deal with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers, with a player option in the second season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. For a player who has bounced from dynasty to rebuild to contender in the span of two years, South Beach looks like the right landing spo