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.

By Raahib Singh

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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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Zach LaVine Opts Into $49 Million Sacramento Kings Player Option

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Zach LaVine Opts Into $49 Million Sacramento Kings Player Option

LaVine is opting into his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season, according to Shams Charania. The decision keeps the Klutch Sports guard under contract with Sacramento for another year, giving the Kings certainty around a major salary slot while they continue shaping their roster and weighing how he fits into their next competitive push.

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Kawhi Leonard Could Be Traded To Raptors As Early As Today: Shams Charania

Shams said the Clippers and Raptors are “seriously engaged” in trade talks that could send Leonard back to Toronto as early as today, his 35th birthday. He said the Clippers are moving younger, while Leonard has one year left, around $50 million, and would only commit long-term to the Raptors if traded outside Los Angeles, giving him major leverage.

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James Harden Declines $42.3 Million Player Option With Cavaliers

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James Harden Declines $42.3 Million Player Option With Cavaliers

Harden is declining his $42.3 million player option for 2026-27, but Cleveland is already working with him on a new multiyear contract, according to Shams Charania. The move keeps both sides aligned while giving the Cavaliers a chance to reshape the structure of Harden’s deal after their latest roster-building push around contention.

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Brian Windhorst: Draymond Green's Decision Could Open LeBron James Window

Windhorst said Green’s player option deadline matters because Golden State expected him to opt into $27 million, but he “has not done anything.” If Green opts out, Windhorst said it lets him and the Warriors “maneuver” toward a free agent, “maybe it’s LeBron,” using a $15 million mid-level exception through shared Klutch Sports ties.

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