Transaction Tracker
Recent player movement across the four leagues — signings, trades, waiver claims, extensions, recalls, and coaching changes — pulled from our newsroom feed. Last refreshed Aug 22, 1:04 PM UTC.
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Duren's $9.6M QO seen as fallback if long-term deal stalls
The Pistons center has leverage in extension talks, but accepting the qualifying offer would leave money on the table.
Kobe Stewart Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Hornets
The undrafted wing from Presbyterian College moves from the G League to an NBA roster spot.
Anthony Davis extension talks delayed until regular season
The Wizards forward became eligible for a new deal but the two sides won't negotiate until play begins.
Nuggets sign Lonnie Walker IV to one-year deal
Denver adds a 6'4" wing on a minimum-salary contract during the offseason.
Dillon Brooks agrees to three-year, $73M extension with Suns
The Suns lock in their starting forward through the next phase of their roster.
Nuggets hire Dave Joerger as assistant coach
Denver adds a head coaching veteran to its staff.
Raptors sign Andre Jackson Jr. to Exhibit 10 deal
The guard gets a non-guaranteed contract to compete for a roster spot at training camp.
Raptors sign Jemison to two-way deal
Toronto adds an undrafted center to its offseason roster with a two-way contract.
Klay Thompson open to Lakers trade from Mavericks
The 36-year-old guard, averaging 11.7 points in 69 games for Dallas last season, would consider a move to Los Angeles.
Curry extension, Watson sign-and-trade floated in quiet offseason
Two roster moves are being discussed as the NBA offseason winds toward training camp.
Gary Payton II re-signs with Warriors
The 33-year-old guard returns on a one-year deal after six seasons anchoring Golden State's perimeter defense.
Wenyen Gabriel signs with Turkish club Besiktas
The former NBA forward moves to Besiktas after a stint with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Wembanyama Signs Signature Shoe Deal with Nike
The Spurs forward's contract extension includes a signature sneaker line.
Broome to Clippers, Lively extension in play
Philadelphia's second-year forward moves west; Wizards exploring DeRozan.
Nuggets seek first-rounder in Watson sign-and-trade
Denver's asking price for the restricted free agent guard has stalled negotiations with four active suitors.
NBA's Kawhi Leonard Investigation Could Stretch Into 2027, per ESPN, Extending the Raptors' Wait
Sources tell ESPN’s Baxter Holmes the cap-circumvention probe could run into 2027 if the findings or any settlement are contested, with the NBPA prepared to force arbitration — leaving Toronto&#
Draymond Green re-signs with Warriors on one-year, $27.7M deal
The 36-year-old forward and Warriors cornerstone is locked in for the 2026-27 season.
Former Nets Guard Tyrese Martin Signs With FC Barcelona
The 27-year-old swingman heads to the EuroLeague on a deal through June 2027 after two seasons in Brooklyn, per an announcement from the Spanish club.
Celtics Sign Jordan Walsh to Three-Year Contract Extension
Boston locked up the 22-year-old forward through at least 2028-29, per Shams Charania and Chris Haynes, three days after he became extension-eligible.
Knicks Face a $272 Million Extension Question With Karl-Anthony Towns, per New York Post
Karl-Anthony Towns is eligible for a four-year, $272 million extension the Knicks have not offered, per the New York Post, and the free-agency math gives both sides reasons to wait.
Sixers Trade Johni Broome and a 2027 Second-Round Pick to the Clippers, Clearing Room to Sign Caldwell-Pope
Philadelphia sent Johni Broome and a 2027 second-rounder to the Clippers for cash, its last required move to fit both LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope under the first-apron hard cap.
Michael Porter Jr.'s Agent Calls Brooklyn “a Great Fit” as Extension Talks Open With the Nets
Mark Bartelstein’s first public comments on Michael Porter Jr.’s contract situation signal mutual interest in an extension, telling SiriusXM NBA Radio that Brooklyn is “a great fit.&
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Signing One-Year, $3.9 Million Deal With 76ers After Grizzlies Buyout
Caldwell-Pope negotiated a buyout with Memphis and intends to sign a one-year, $3.9 million minimum deal in Philadelphia, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.
LeBron James Signs Two-Year, $8 Million Deal With 76ers, Calling Philadelphia His “Last Decision”
LeBron James announced Friday he is joining the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, saying he weighed retirement before committing to a 24th season.
Hawks Sign Jalen Wilson to One-Year Two-Way Contract, Filling Final Two-Way Slot
Atlanta is adding the former Nets forward on a two-way deal, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, rounding out its three two-way slots ahead of training camp.
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Golden Knights trade Dorofeyev to Rangers, extend Andersson
Vegas dealt its 37-goal right wing to free cap space for defenseman Rasmus Andersson's extension.
Sharks re-sign Graf to 3-year deal
San Jose locks in its 23-year-old right wing after a 21-goal, 46-point breakout season.
Sharks Pursue Extension With Will Smith
San Jose looks to lock in its second young center after securing Celebrini long-term.
Penguins extend Tommy Novak through 2030
The veteran center signed a three-year deal worth $4.65M per year, starting in 2027-28.
Macklin Celebrini signs 5-year, $94M extension with San Jose
The Sharks center locks in a long-term deal on the heels of a 115-point rookie season.
Senators and Batherson apart on extension talks
Ottawa and its 28-year-old right wing remain far from a deal before free agency.
Jason Robertson agrees to $12M deal with Dallas Stars
The left wing avoids arbitration and stays with Dallas after a near-trade this offseason.
John Marino signs 8-year, $54M extension with Utah
The defenseman locks in long-term after a career season that included his first playoff goal.
Jason Robertson's One-Year Deal in Dallas Ends the Kraken's Pursuit of the 45-Goal Winger
Robertson’s $12 million bridge contract with the Stars formally closes the book on Seattle’s eight-year, $15 million-a-year offer — but the one-year term puts him on track for unrestricted
Canucks Ownership Wants Payroll Cut by Up to $20 Million, Per Postmedia Report
League sources tell The Province’s Patrick Johnston that Canucks ownership wants player payroll reduced by as much as $20 million — and Vancouver is only $12 million of the way there.
Islanders Re-Sign Forward Joey Larson to Two-Year, Two-Way Contract
The Islanders kept AHL forward Joey Larson on a two-year, two-way deal through 2027-28, the team announced Wednesday.
Rangers Hire Jonathan Quick as Director of Goaltending Development, Add Derick Brassard to Player Development Staff
Jonathan Quick returns to the Rangers three months after retiring, taking over goaltending development, while Derick Brassard joins the player development staff, per the New York Post and Newsday.
Marino's Extension Made Utah the First Team to Beat the CBA's Coming Ban on Eight-Year Deals
John Marino is the first NHL player to sign a max-term deal since free agency opened — and with the new CBA capping extensions at seven years starting in September, per the Deseret News, he likely won
Robertson's One-Year Deal Leaves Dallas Over the Cap Now and Facing a Walk Year Later
The $12 million bridge deal cleared Saturday’s arbitration hearing off the calendar, but it leaves the Stars roughly $1.4 million over the cap and puts Jason Robertson on a path to unrestricted
Stars Re-Sign Jason Robertson to One-Year, $12 Million Deal, Avoiding Arbitration
Dallas kept its leading scorer off the arbitration docket, agreeing with Jason Robertson on a one-year, $12 million contract days before his scheduled hearing.
Mammoth Sign John Marino to Eight-Year, $54 Million Extension
Utah locked up defenseman John Marino through 2035 on an eight-year, $54 million extension carrying a $6.75 million cap hit.
Avalanche Sign Georgii Merkulov to One-Year Contract
Colorado added AHL scoring depth Monday, signing the 25-year-old forward who put up 24 goals and 61 points in 70 AHL games last season.
Bedard, in First Public Comments on His $75 Million Extension: ‘Chicago Is Really the Only Place I Want to Play'
Speaking to reporters Monday for the first time since his surgery and his five-year extension, Connor Bedard said the negotiation carried no stress, the Carlsson offer sheet changed nothing, and Chica
Canadiens Hire Derek Lalonde as Associate Coach Under Martin St. Louis
Montreal added former Red Wings head coach and two-time Stanley Cup-winning Lightning assistant Derek Lalonde to Martin St. Louis’s staff, filling the vacancy left when Trevor Letowski stepped a
Penguins Have Trade Interest in Kraken Center Shane Wright, The Athletic Reports
Josh Yohe of The Athletic reports Pittsburgh is intrigued by Shane Wright — the third team publicly tied to the Kraken center in a week, though Seattle’s asking price may be more than the Pengui
Capitals Acquire Forward Tyler Kopff From the Sabres for Zac Funk
Washington swapped minor-league forwards with Buffalo, adding the 6-foot-4 Brown University product in a one-for-one deal announced July 13.
Connor Bedard's $75 Million Contract Gives Adam Fantilli's Camp a New Benchmark in Columbus
With Bedard signed at $15 million a year and Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet matched, Pro Hockey Rumors says the RFA center market now shifts to Adam Fantilli — and the shape of Bedard’s deal m
McDavid-to-Flyers Claim From Philadelphia Radio Draws Pushback; No Evidence of a Trade Request
Todd Fedoruk told Philadelphia radio that Connor McDavid wants the Flyers. The Edmonton Journal and The Hockey News found no evidence of a trade request — and the two-year contract math explains the n
Sportsnet Lists Celebrini as Top Candidate for a Maximum-Value NHL Contract
Sportsnet’s Justin Arenburg names Macklin Celebrini the leading candidate to command a maximum AAV on his next deal — up to $22.7 million if he waits until July 2027. The math, the Carlsson benc
Connor Zary Named a Potential Rangers Trade Target as Flames Continue Taking Calls
The Athletic’s Vincent Z. Mercogliano lists Connor Zary among the young forwards the Rangers could pursue, and Spector’s Hockey notes Calgary is believed open to offers — the first time Za
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Royals Claim Luke Little, Option to Triple-A
Kansas City adds a left-handed arm to its farm system while moving Luinder Avila to the 60-day IL.
Red Sox Release LHP Joe La Sorsa
The 28-year-old left-hander becomes a free agent after Boston's roster reduction.
Blue Jays claim Matt Waldron off waivers
Toronto adds a right-hander to its September rotation while clearing roster space.
Austin Hays designated for assignment by White Sox
The White Sox activated the left fielder from the 60-day injured list and immediately moved him off the roster.
James Wood placed on IL with oblique strain
The Nationals' young right fielder exits the stretch run with a soft-tissue injury.
MLB deadline: beyond the marquee trades
The headline deals grab attention, but secondary trades often reshape contender rotations and benches.
Pirates Acquire Weaver from Mets
Pittsburgh adds a veteran reliever at the deadline while dealing away a prospect.
Rays Call Up Catcher Kenny Piper
Tampa Bay promoted Piper to make his MLB debut Tuesday at Coors Field against Michael Lorenzen.
Rockies, Moniak agree to two-year, $16.25M extension
The left fielder locks in his future in Colorado as the stretch run enters its final month.
Padres trade Mayfield, Wolf to Tigers for Mize
San Diego swaps a young outfielder and prospect for an injury-prone starting pitcher.
Clay Holmes trade expected before deadline
The Mets are in active talks to move their starter ahead of today's cutoff.
Giants claim Buddy Kennedy off waivers from Mariners
San Francisco moves reliever Matt Gage to the 60-day IL to make room.
Marlins fielding trade interest in Stowers, Hicks
Miami is in talks on two young roster pieces as the club surges back into contention.
White Sox acquire Luis Castillo from Mariners
Chicago trades Seranthony Domínguez and prospects to Seattle for the veteran starter.
Cubs recall Antoine Kelly for MLB debut
The left-hander replaces shoulder-injured Gavin Hollowell ahead of the Yankees series.
Mason Miller trade market unclear as Padres sit near .500
The Padres' relief ace is a deadline target, but San Diego's recent form complicates a deal.
Byron Buxton placed on IL with right hip impingement
The Twins center fielder returns to the injured list with a recurring hip issue.
Angels Trade Silseth, O'Hoppe to Rangers
Texas adds a relief arm and catcher depth in a division trade while clearing 40-man space.
Athletics claim LHP Connor Thomas off waivers from Braves
Oakland adds depth to its left-handed relief mix while Atlanta clears a roster spot.
Phillies emerge as trade suitor for Blue Jays' Varsho
Philadelphia is exploring a deal for Toronto's center fielder ahead of the trade deadline.
Dodgers Make First Deadline Move, Acquire Flamethrower Seth Halvorsen From Rockies
Los Angeles landed the 100-mph Rockies reliever for Nick Frasso and outfield prospect Landyn Vidourek — a low-cost bet on velocity that won’t pay off right away.
Red Sox Complete Four-Game Sweep of Rays, Extend Winning Streak to 13
Boston beat first-place Tampa Bay 6-1 behind Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray to sweep the four-game set and run its winning streak to 13, the club’s longest since 1948.
Astros Designate Nate Pearson for Assignment, Recall Raynel Delgado
Houston designated right-hander Nate Pearson for assignment Sunday and recalled infielder Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land.
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Texans extend LB Henry To'oTo'o through 2027
Houston locks in a key defensive piece during training camp with a two-year deal.
Colts extend Jonathan Taylor with two-year, $44M deal
Taylor, coming off a 1,585-yard, 18-TD season, secures a contract that places him among the league's top-paid backs.
Jahmyr Gibbs signs three-year extension with Lions
The 24-year-old running back locks in long-term deal after a 1,223-yard, 13-TD 2025 season.
Cowboys claim Zack Kuntz off waivers to replace Fant
Dallas fills a roster hole after losing Princeton Fant to a torn ACL.
Vita Vea's agent signals trade is likely outcome
The Buccaneers defensive tackle has requested a trade and remains absent from camp.
Stefon Diggs signs with Commanders
The four-time Pro Bowl receiver joins Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin in Washington.
Darnell Wright signs historic right tackle contract
The Bears offensive lineman becomes one of the NFL's highest-paid players at his position.
Zay Flowers signs four-year, $140M extension with Ravens
Baltimore locks in its leading receiver through his prime years.
49ers deal with early training camp injuries
San Francisco enters preseason with multiple players sidelined during the first week of camp.
Bryce Young eligible for contract extension with Panthers
The Panthers QB becomes extension-eligible after his third season, positioning Carolina to lock in its long-term starter.
Jadeveon Clowney re-signs with Texans
The veteran pass rusher returns to Houston on a deal he calls an easy call.
Jadeveon Clowney returns to Texans on one-year deal
The pass rusher rejoins Houston on a deal worth up to $8 million.
Patrick Mahomes showing positive signs in Chiefs training camp
Reid reports the quarterback looks sharp early in his return from a torn ACL.
Jaylon Johnson eyes contract year despite two years remaining
The Bears cornerback is thinking ahead to free agency, a shift in how he frames his near-term future.
Titans in Extension Talks With G Peter Skoronski
Tennessee exercised the fourth-year guard's fifth-year option and is discussing a long-term deal.
Denzel Ward extends with Browns, tops DB market
The 29-year-old cornerback solidifies his long-term status in Cleveland after nine seasons.
Texans Offer No Timeline on Stroud Extension
Houston's QB remains unsigned beyond his rookie deal as camp opens.
Ravens open training camp under new coach Minter with Jackson healthy
Baltimore enters 2026 camp with Jackson (103.8 rating last year) and a defensive-first coordinator now running the offense.
Vikings extend RT Brian O'Neill with $27.1M signing bonus
O'Neill locks in guaranteed money through 2027 as Minnesota shores up its right tackle spot ahead of training camp.
Robinson and Gibbs set stage for second-contract RB deals
Both backs delivered elite 2025 production and shape as franchise cornerstones entering negotiation windows.
Deebo Samuel re-signs with 49ers on one-year deal
Samuel and San Francisco agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract, per NFL Network.
Chris Olave signs four-year, $132M extension with Saints
The 25-year-old receiver locks in his long-term future in New Orleans after a 100-catch, 1,163-yard, 9-TD season.
Baker Mayfield frustrated by Buccaneers contract talks
The Buccaneers QB expressed displeasure with negotiations during training camp.
Puka Nacua Extension Delayed by Off-Field Issues
The Rams receiver faces contract negotiations amid March allegations and a rehab stay.
Cardinals Report to Training Camp With Jacoby Brissett Contract Still Unresolved
Ian Rapoport reports no deal is imminent between the Cardinals and Jacoby Brissett as Arizona opens camp, with the two sides still far apart on the size of his raise.
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