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Contenders explore trades as NBA offseason approaches new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:51 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Contenders explore trades as NBA offseason approaches new season
Summary

As the 2026 NBA offseason progresses, teams are targeting financial trades to address roster needs before the upcoming season. The Minnesota Timberwolves are considering a deal involving D’Angelo Russell and Kris Murray for Josh Green to create salary cap space after signing Jonathan Kuminga. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers might pursue Saddiq Bey from the New Orleans Pelicans in a swap for Jaden Hardy and Dalton Knecht to alleviate roster congestion. These potential trades reflect ongoing adjustments by teams to comply with league salary restrictions and improve their competitive standing.

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  • •Minnesota Timberwolves eye trade to create cap space for Jonathan Kuminga.
  • •Timberwolves considering sending Russell and Murray to the Grizzlies.
  • •Lakers looking to acquire Saddiq Bey to enhance scoring options.
  • •Lakers may trade Hardy and Knecht to the Pelicans in the potential deal.
  • •Trade discussions indicate teams strategizing under new financial constraints.
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  • 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — 3 Financially Smart Trades That Might Happen Next In This NBA Offseason
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Here are three financially smart trade ideas that several contenders could still explore before the 2026-27 season kickstarts.

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