Deandre Ayton Opts Into Lakers' Player Option For 2026-27

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Deandre Ayton Opts Into Lakers' Player Option For 2026-27

Ayton is opting into his $8.1 million Lakers player option for 2026-27, according to Shams Charania. After averaging 16.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 2025-26, Ayton stays as Los Angeles’ starting center for now, giving the Lakers short-term value while Luka Doncic has reportedly pushed the front office for an “A-list center” before free agency.

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Day'Ron Sharpe Returns to Brooklyn Nets on Two-Year Deal

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Day'Ron Sharpe Returns to Brooklyn Nets on Two-Year Deal

Sharpe intends to sign a new two-year, $20 million deal to stay with Brooklyn, according to Shams Charania. The Nets declined his team option to create a path toward a fresh contract, just as they did with Josh Minott, keeping two young frontcourt pieces in place as Brooklyn continues reshaping its roster around development and flexibility.

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Josh Minott Returns to Brooklyn Nets on New Two-Year Deal

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Josh Minott Returns to Brooklyn Nets on New Two-Year Deal

Minott intends to sign a new two-year, $9 million deal to stay with Brooklyn, according to Shams Charania. The Nets declined his team option to create a path for a fresh contract, keeping the forward in their plans while giving him another chance to grow into a steadier rotation role during Brooklyn’s roster reset.

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Sandro Mamukelashvili Declines Toronto Raptors Option to Enter Free Agency

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Sandro Mamukelashvili Declines Toronto Raptors Option to Enter Free Agency

Mamukelashvili is declining his $2.8 million player option with Toronto to become a free agent, according to Shams Charania. George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein said the Raptors big man will have a strong developing market, giving him a chance to seek a larger role or better deal after his stint in Toronto as free agency opens.

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Draymond Green Declines Player Option to Help Warriors Chase LeBron James

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Draymond Green Declines Player Option to Help Warriors Chase LeBron James

Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, according to Shams Charania. The move gives Golden State flexibility to pursue LeBron in free agency and Anthony Davis through a trade, reshaping the Warriors’ offseason around a possible Big 4 while Green’s next deal remains central to their maneuvering.

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Malik Beasley Indicted on Federal Gambling Charges Over Prop Bets

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Malik Beasley Indicted on Federal Gambling Charges Over Prop Bets

Beasley has been indicted on federal charges tied to a gambling probe, according to Shams Charania. His attorney said the case involves allegations of scheme, point shaving and prop bets, with the government coordinating a voluntary surrender later this week. The nine-year NBA veteran now faces a serious legal fight as the investigation moves forward.

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