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NBA: All the latest signings across the league

NBA: All the latest signings across the league

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  1. 1 Fred VanVleet chooses stability in Houston
  2. 2 James Harden turns down his option but stays tied to the Cavaliers
  3. 3 Zach LaVine keeps his massive salary in Sacramento
  4. 4 Draymond Green opens the door to a huge summer for Golden State
  5. 5 The Nets keep Josh Minott and Day’Ron Sharpe
  6. 6 DeAndre Ayton stays with the Lakers, Marcus Smart hits the market
  7. 7 Thomas Bryant returns to Cleveland
  8. 8 Bradley Beal leaves the Clippers and becomes a free agent
  9. 9 Jonathan Kuminga is on the market
  10. 10 Landry Shamet stays in New York for the long haul
  11. 11 Lu Dort remains a key piece in Oklahoma City
  12. 12 San Antonio rewards Julian Champagnie
  13. 13 Harrison Barnes stays in San Antonio
  14. 14 Jusuf Nurkic stays in Utah
  15. 15 Kevin Huerter extends in Detroit
  16. 16 NBA free agency is about to open

Last night, with just one day to go before NBA free agency, teams and players had to decide whether to pick up or turn down their contract options. That triggered a flood of alerts on X, and here is our full rundown.

In an NBA contract, options let one side control a player future for another season. A player option gives the choice to the player: he can pick up his deal, stay put, or turn it down, hit free agency and chase a better contract elsewhere. Stars use it all the time when they want to see what the market will really pay.

The team option works the other way round. That call belongs to the franchise. It can keep the player for another season or walk away and let him leave. These decisions matter because they can shape a team strategy, its payroll and its hopes for the season ahead.

Fred VanVleet chooses stability in Houston

Fred VanVleet is going nowhere. The Houston Rockets point guard has decided to pick up his $25 million player option for the 2026-2027 season, according to Rich Paul, head of Klutch Sports. A sensible move for Houston, which keeps one of its veteran leaders as it continues building around its young core.

Brought in to steady a group still on the rise, VanVleet remains a key part of the Texas project. Rather than test the market, he locks in another season in an environment where Houston clearly wants to take the next step. VanVleet missed time after a knee injury shortly before the start of the regular season and was forced to sit out the year. He should be back fully fit for training camp next September.

James Harden turns down his option but stays tied to the Cavaliers

James Harden has decided to decline his $42.3 million player option for next season. That could have opened the door to a move, but the talks are heading in another direction, with the Cavaliers and the player already working on a new long-term deal.

At 36, Harden is clearly looking to lock in the next phase of his career while staying with a team that can compete at the top. Cleveland also believes his experience and playmaking still carry real weight on an ambitious roster. The aim is obvious: take a slightly smaller deal so the Cavs can get under the league second apron.

Zach LaVine keeps his massive salary in Sacramento

Zach LaVine has gone for security. The Sacramento Kings guard will pick up his $49 million player option for the 2026-2027 season, again via Rich Paul. It is the logical call, given the numbers involved; he was never likely to land a deal that big next summer anyway once he hits free agency.

LaVine remains a scorer who can change the look of an offense, so Sacramento keeps a major weapon as the franchise tries to prove it belongs back among the league serious teams. That said, it does not exactly scream progress for the Kings competitive outlook, and they are likely to stay stuck around the bottom of the pack in 2026-2027.

Draymond Green opens the door to a huge summer for Golden State

This is one of the biggest calls of the night. Draymond Green has turned down his $27.7 million player option and is now officially a free agent.

The move gives the Golden State Warriors major financial flexibility, and that could now lead to a serious swing at the biggest names in the league. The franchise wants to explore bringing in LeBron James and Anthony Davis to build a historic four-man core around Stephen Curry, with Green still potentially part of the plan. After more than a decade making history in Golden State, Draymond could end up at the centre of a summer that shapes the final chapter of the Warriors era.

The Nets keep Josh Minott and Day’Ron Sharpe

The Brooklyn Nets have taken an unusual route with their young players. The franchise first turned down the team options on Josh Minott and Day’Ron Sharpe before lining up new contracts to keep both men. Minott is expected to sign a new two-year deal worth $9 million, with a team option on year two. Brooklyn gets to keep a player still developing while holding onto some flexibility.

The same script applies to Day’Ron Sharpe, who should stay with the Nets on a new two-year deal worth around $20 million. The big man remains a useful physical presence in the paint and is still someone Brooklyn wants to develop.

DeAndre Ayton stays with the Lakers, Marcus Smart hits the market

DeAndre Ayton has chosen to stay in Los Angeles. The Lakers center will pick up his $8.1 million player option for the 2026-2027 season, a move that keeps an inside option on the books at a fair price.

By contrast, Marcus Smart has declined his $5.4 million option and will become a free agent. The veteran guard can now hear offers from other teams after a career built on defensive bite and leadership.

Thomas Bryant returns to Cleveland

Thomas Bryant is set to continue his run with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The free-agent center is expected to sign a one-year deal to stay in Ohio.

This season, Bryant gave Cleveland useful minutes off the bench, averaging 6.2 points across 60 games. The Cavaliers like his ability to bring energy and spacing to the frontcourt. Not glamorous, not headline-grabbing, just the sort of signing that happens because someone has to do it.

Bradley Beal leaves the Clippers and becomes a free agent

Bradley Beal has turned down his $5.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers. That makes the guard an unrestricted free agent. After several messy seasons marked by injuries and team changes, Beal will now look for a fresh start and try to revive a career built around his scoring punch in Washington.

For now, Beal is still collecting the guaranteed money on his Suns deal, worth $22 million a year, and he is expected to land with a competitive team as he tries to get back on track after his recent wrecks. One club reportedly in the mix is the Miami Heat, who are still hunting for answers after spending heavily in the chase for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Jonathan Kuminga is on the market

The Atlanta Hawks have decided not to pick up Jonathan Kuminga’s $24.3 million team option. The former Warriors forward is now a free agent. It’s a big call and one that could open a new chapter for a player whose upside has always been obvious, even if his NBA situation still feels unsettled.

As Golden State GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. likes to say: “if you want a trade request, you need some requests elsewhere.” Back in January, Kuminga asked the Warriors for a trade, believing his talent deserved more minutes. Since arriving in Atlanta, though, the Congolese forward has had only three or four decent games before the Knicks knocked them out in the first round of the playoffs.

Landry Shamet stays in New York for the long haul

Landry Shamet will extend his run with the New York Knicks. The shooter is expected to sign a four-year, $24 million deal. New York are keeping hold of a player who can hit from deep and add depth to a rotation still aiming at the top of the Eastern Conference.

A real show of loyalty from Shamet, given he had much richer offers from plenty of other teams. After New York’s 2026 NBA title, the shooting guard’s market value jumped, but he chose to stay with the franchise that took him in.

Lu Dort remains a key piece in Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma City Thunder have decided to pick up Lu Dort’s $17.7 million team option for next season. No surprise there. Dort remains one of the NBA’s best perimeter defenders and a vital part of the Thunder’s system.

He’ll need to prove he belongs in the lineup this year if he doesn’t want to be traded next summer. Last season, Dort averaged 8 points and 4 rebounds while shooting 39 percent from the field and 34 percent from three. Those numbers are down on his usual standards, and they marked his worst season since his rookie year in 2019.

San Antonio rewards Julian Champagnie

The Spurs have opted to turn Julian Champagnie’s situation into a new deal. After declining his $3 million option, San Antonio are expected to give him a three-year contract worth around $45 million. It’s a solid reward for a player who has earned his place in the Texas rotation and become a dependable part of the franchise’s project.

Champagnie was one of the key figures in the Spurs’ playoff run. Just look at his Game 7 against the Spurs, when he poured in 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting from three.

Harrison Barnes stays in San Antonio

Harrison Barnes is staying loyal to the Spurs and is expected to sign a new one-year deal worth $8 million. San Antonio value his experience, his leadership and the role he plays with a young group still being built for the future.

Even with the numbers trending down, Barnes remains an important part of the Texas roster, on the court and in the locker room.

Jusuf Nurkic stays in Utah

Jusuf Nurkic is set to continue with the Jazz. The center is expected to sign a two-year, $22 million contract. Utah especially value how well he has fit into Will Hardy’s system, and his role in a team trying to start a new cycle.

Kevin Huerter extends in Detroit

Kevin Huerter is set to stay with the Detroit Pistons on a new three-year, $27 million contract. The shooter gives Detroit exactly what they want: outside shooting, experience and the ability to stretch the floor around their young talent.

NBA free agency is about to open

All these moves are notable, but the best is still to come. At midnight, NBA free agency begins, and from then on teams can meet with players and talk about possible moves. That means big trades and big extensions should start hitting Shams Charania’s feed tonight.

Among the biggest names expected to dominate the night are Jalen Duren, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Anfernee Simons and Rui Hachimura. Stay tuned, because once 12:00 hits, deals can come fast.

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