Michael Scotto

Reporting on Anthony Davis and Miles Bridges extension possibilities, Jonathan Kuminga and Benn Mathurin free agency updates, Cam Johnson and Dennis Schroder trade talks, Lu Dort’s future, interviews with Trae Young, CJ McCollum, and more for @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/story/sports/n…

Just In: The Houston Rockets and Jae’Sean Tate have agreed to a one-year, $3.07 million deal, which is partially guaranteed for $1.04 million, league sources told @hoopshype.

Update: The Boston Celtics and Jordan Walsh have agreed to a 3-year, $16 million extension, which includes two years fully guaranteed and a third-year team option for the 2029-30 season, sources said. Boston had picked up Walsh’s $2.4 million team option for the upcoming season.

As reported yesterday, the Clippers remain interested in re-signing restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin, who’s drawn sign-and-trade interest from several teams. More reporting on Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Miles Bridges, Jonathan Kuminga, Cam Johnson, Dennis Schroder below.

The San Antonio Spurs and David Jones-García have agreed to a two-way deal, agents Deirunas Visockas and Guillermo Bermejo of @gershbasketball told @hoopshype. He averaged 26.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.8 steals in the G League and played 11 NBA games last season.

The Los Angeles Clippers and Jamarion Sharp have agreed to a two-way deal, agent Scott Nichols of @Rize_Management told @hoopshype. Sharp was last year’s G League Defensive Player of the Year and blocks leader (4.1). With Yanic Konan Niederhauser hurt, Sharp adds frontcourt depth

The Indiana Pacers and Jalen Slawson have agreed to a two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Slawson averaged 7.3 points on 44.2% shooting from the field and 37.5% from 3-point range, 4.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.1 blocks in 13 games for Indiana last season

The Atlanta Hawks and Jalen Wilson have agreed to a two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Wilson averaged 7.4 points per game in three seasons with the Brooklyn Nets.

The Dallas Mavericks have signed Jett Howard to a two-way contract.

The Dallas Mavericks are waiving two-way forward Tyler Smith, league sources told @hoopshype. Smith averaged 4.7 points in 13.8 minutes per game during 12 games played for Dallas last season. Smith was originally the 33rd pick of the 2024 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Indiana Pacers are waiving two-way guard Taelon Peter, league sources told @hoopshype. Peter averaged 4.5 points in 38 games played for Indiana last season after being the 54th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft.

The Miami Heat and Vlad Goldin have agreed to a two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Goldin played in nine games for the Heat last season. He averaged 12.3 points on 59.2% shooting from the field, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks, with Sioux Falls, Miami’s G League affiliate

Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks on Michael Porter Jr extension talks: “We’ll have those discussions. We’ve got time. There's no immediate hurry right now. We value him a lot. He had a terrific year.” “I love Mike, the guy, the person, the player, and I hope he is part of this team.”

Sources: The Chicago Bulls will add Rex Kalamian, Jonah Herscu, and Blake Ahearn as assistant coaches. Kalamian was an assistant coach for the Bucks, Pistons, Kings, Clippers, Raptors, Thunder, Timberwolves, and Nuggets. Herscu was Portland’s G League head coach and assistant coach for the Blazers and Kings. Ahearn was a Grizzlies assistant coach and San Antonio’s G League head coach.

The Denver Nuggets signed Trevon Brazile to a 4-year, $9.3 million deal, which includes the first two seasons fully guaranteed, league sources told @hoopshype. Brazile was the 35th pick of the 2026 NBA Draft out of Arkansas. He was acquired in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs.

The Golden State Warriors signed Charles Bassey to a one-year, $2.85 million deal, which is partially guaranteed for $1.4 million, league sources told @hoopshype. Bassey helps fill the void of Quinten Post, who recently signed with the Grizzlies. ESPN first reported an agreement.

The Golden State Warriors are hiring Frank Vogel as their lead assistant coach, league sources told @hoopshype. Vogel spent last season as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks. Vogel won the 2020 NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers as their head coach.

The Minnesota Timberwolves signed Isaiah Evans to a four-year, $9.3 million deal, which includes three fully guaranteed years and a fourth-year team option, league sources told @hoopshype. Evans was the 33rd pick of the 2026 NBA Draft and was an All-ACC Team selection at Duke.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Gary Trent Jr. have agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal, league sources confirm. The deal is fully guaranteed with no options, I’m told. Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul and agent Lucas Newton worked with Bucks officials on the deal. ESPN first.

Hornets executive Jeff Peterson on Brandon Miller extension talks: “I’ve had conversations with Brandon and his representation. They know that we want Brandon here for a very long time. I won’t get into particulars. Bottom line is we want Brandon Miller here for a very long time”