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Pistons Fully Guarantee Paul Reed’s $5.6M 2026–27 Salary

The guarantee locks in Reed’s pay and signals Detroit’s confidence in him as its primary backup center.

Lakers Add Ziaire Williams as Defense-First Wing Built Around Luka Dončić

Queta Starred in Portugal’s Shock Win but Was Pulled as Medical Teams Evaluate Risk

Knicks and Josh Hart Seen Heading Toward Three‑Year, Roughly $60M Extension

Warriors Move to Secure Brandin Podziemski as Extension Talks Continue

Westbrook Declines Wizards’ Two‑Year Offer and Chooses Retirement

Maddy McDaniel Withdraws From South Carolina Roster

Jalen Washington Commits to Tennessee After Court Grants Extra Year of Eligibility

Fever Lose Damiris Dantas for Rest of 2026 Season After Meniscus Surgery

Moses Moody Targets September for Return to On-Court Work

Alba Berlin Signs Justin Bean to Three-Year Deal Through 2029

Suns Sign Luke Kennard to Boost Perimeter Shooting

Kings Re-Sign Precious Achiuwa to Two-Year, $11.5M Deal

De’Anthony Melton Declines Player Option to Test NBA Free Agency

Phoenix Mercury Suspend Jovana Nogić for Remainder of 2026 Season

Fred VanVleet Opts Into $25 Million Rockets Contract

Hornets Re-Sign Coby White to Three-Year, $74 Million Deal

ESPN Mutes Dirk Nowitzki’s Congratulatory Message After Hornets Draft Hannes Steinbach

Sparks Face Choice Over Kate Martin as Developmental Activation Limit Nears

Rich Paul Says Bulls Would Be '0‑for‑6' Without Scottie Pippen