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During the Sacramento Kings’ trade discussions with Memphis for Walter Clayton Jr., Sacramento had also held conversations with Oklahoma City at the time regarding Nique Clifford, according to league sources, who was ultimately traded Sunday. The Thunder were being explored as a potential third-team facilitator in a framework that would have sent Clayton Jr. to Sacramento and Clifford to Oklahoma City to make the framework work. Ultimately, no deal materialized. Memphis later waived Clayton Jr., who subsequently signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks.

Minnesota has, indeed, signed Johni Broome to a two-way NBA contract, two sources confirm.

It is believed Bucks ownership was more involved rather than the general manager.

Five-star 2028 forward DJ Okoth is enlisting @AMRAgency for representation.

Reports Sunday confirm what we reported in October. The Raptors instead decided to enlist Kevin McCullar Jr. on their open two-way slot.

The Sacramento Kings will have 13 players on standard contracts following the Nique Clifford trade to Oklahoma City. They'll have up to 14 days to sign a 14th player to a standard NBA contract. They could also acquire a 14th player via trade.

Among the names Portland’s front office has been fascinated with in the past is Indiana’s Jay Huff, per a league source.

The Portland Trail Blazers have no urgency to move Scoot Henderson, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, sources said. Portland remains comfortable with Henderson, and while things could change down the road, there’s no plan to move him.

The Portland Trail Blazers are exploring the marketplace for additional frontcourt depth, league sources say.

Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead recorded a career-high 16 assists against the Milwaukee Bucks today. Shead signed a three-year, $24 million extension this summer.

SHA Sports, founded by Jack Shaughnessy, is preparing to launch its NBA representation division in 2027, marking the agency’s next step in its continued growth. SHA Sports has grown from one client in 2024 to representing more than 150 athletes and coaches across multiple sports, with the NBA set to be its next major expansion.

Muurinen is viewed by some as a potential future NBA first-round pick. The 7-foot big man possesses prototypical NBA center tools and considerable long-term upside.

Sources: Arkansas Razorbacks freshman Miikka Muurinen and agent Teddy Archer have parted ways. The split was amicable, and Muurinen is expected to sign with one of the top agencies in the business for his next representation.

Sources: The Dallas Mavericks, to this point, are refuting all trade inquiries regarding star guard Kyrie Irving, despite no shortage of interest in the former No. 1 overall pick and one of the most elite offensive guards in NBA history.

Omier changed course…signing a two-way deal with the Cavaliers, per Michael Scotto.

NEWS: The Minnesota Timberwolves are signing Norchad Omier to a two-way NBA contract, sources tell @TheConsensusNBA. Omier was one of the G League’s top big men last season and will become the first Nicaraguan-born player in NBA history. @MikeAScotto first reported the signing.

Jakucionis was selected No. 20 overall by the Miami Heat in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Charlotte Hornets were among the teams aggressively pursuing a trade in the draft to select him. Jakucionis was later dealt to Milwaukee as part of the Giannis trade.

NEWS: The Milwaukee Bucks are exercising Kasparas Jakucionis’ $4.02 million rookie-scale team option, per source.

I was told days before the 2026 NBA Draft that the Golden State Warriors were exceptionally high on Yaxel Lendeborg, with the organization viewing him above at least one projected top-five pick, according to what I heard. His play early on is showing exactly why.

Atlanta Hawks G Kingston Flemings has deservingly been suspended one game for intentionally elbowing New Orleans Pelicans G Bryce McGowens in the head.