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Clippers Could Pursue Peyton Watson
The Los Angeles Clippers are deciding whether to pursue restricted free agent Peyton Watson, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Clippers moved back their team option date on Bogdan Bogdanovic to June 29, letting them look for deals to clear more cap space. The Nuggets have signaled that they plan to re-sign Watson. Sources add that it would take a deal at around 30 million-per-season to get the Nuggets to hesitate to commit to Watson. The Lakers and Bulls are also mentioned as candidates to sign Watson.
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NBC Sports
· Jul 12, 2026
NBA Free Agency Rumors, News: Latest on LeBron James, Russell Westbrook to Miami?
There have been a few signings as well.
SB Nation
· Jun 30, 2026
Tobias Harris among free agents Lakers have ‘mulled over internally’
Tobias Harris could be an option for the Lakers this offseason as the team looks to replace LeBron James’ production.
Yardbarker
· Jul 9, 2026
Insider reveals LeBron James' potential decision date
For the fourth time in his career, James is the most sought-after free agent in the NBA.
CBS Sports
· Jul 3, 2026
LeBron James free agency: Which teams could make blockbuster moves to entice the all-time great?
Teams should be going all-in on the chance to acquire James at a discount
RealGM Basketball Wiretap
· Jul 6, 2026
Rui Hachimura, Clippers Agree To Two-Year, $28M Deal
Rui Hachimura has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, 28 million deal, reports ESPN's Shams Charania. The Clippers will use their mid-level exception to sign Hachimura, which leaves open the possibility of acquiring Peyton Watson via sign-and-trade. Hachimura earned 18.3 million last season and posted 17.5 points per game on 54.9 shooting, including 56.9 from three-point range, to go with 4.0 rebounds during the playoffs. Hachimura received interest from the San Antonio Spurs before they signed Tobias Harris. Hachimura had waited on a possible sign-and-trade involving the Lakers, but they ultimately didn't cooperate on a deal. According to Marc Stein, Hachimura prioritized remaining in Los Angeles and chose the Clippers over interest from the Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks.
Lakers Nation
· Jun 27, 2026
Lakers Reportedly Figuring Out How To Use Cap Space Before Making Offer To LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers had two major questions coming into this offseason in terms of retaining their stars. With Austin Reaves agreeing to a new four-year contract to return to the team, all of the attention now turns towards LeBron James. James is an unrestricted free agent and if he chooses to play a 24th []
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