Sharpe out six months
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe reportedly suffered a torn meniscus and is expected to be sidelined for up to six months, league reports say. The fifth-year guard, a 2022 lottery pick who averaged 20.8 points last season, leaves Portland to reshuffle its backcourt while he rehabs.
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Klay signs with Heat
Klay Thompson has agreed to a two-year deal with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers following a buyout from Dallas, the club announced. Thompson left roughly $10 million on the table to join Miami and said the chance to win again with a roster led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo drew him to the Heat.
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Warriors add Williams, Niang
The Golden State Warriors reportedly agreed to one-year deals Tuesday for guard Brandon Williams and forward Georges Niang, NBA reports say. Williams averaged 13.0 points and 3.9 assists for Dallas last season; Niang, a veteran 40% career 3-point shooter, missed 2025-26 but brings spot-up shooting depth to Golden State.
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Lakers land Walker Kessler
The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason additions include center Walker Kessler via a sign-and-trade, agreeing to a four-year deal, the team’s entry in the NBA offseason tracker shows. The Lakers also re-signed Austin Reaves and added several role players as they reshaped their roster for the coming season.
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Wizards secure Trae Young
The Washington Wizards have agreed to a four-year extension with Trae Young, the NBA offseason tracker lists, keeping the All-Star playmaker in Washington. The entry also notes the Wizards added Deandre Ayton via trade and completed multi-team moves that reshaped their frontcourt and bench depth this summer.
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DeRozan linked to Nuggets
The NBA offseason tracker notes reports that veteran DeMar DeRozan intends to sign with the Denver Nuggets on a one-year deal, giving Denver added wing scoring depth. The entry appears among the tracker’s Aug. 25 updates listing confirmed signings, trades and multiple-report moves around the league.
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