NBA Rumors: Forwards

Knueppel should take on a larger role for the Hornets after the team traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges to the Timberwolves and Suns, respectively.

Miller should operate in a larger role in 2026-27 after the Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges to the Timberwolves and Suns, respectively, per ESPN.

Bey and the Pelicans have mutual interest in negotiating a contract extension, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Wade is expected to receive interest from several teams, including the Cavaliers, 76ers, Lakers, Spurs, Suns, Pistons and Trail Blazers, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Hardaway is expected to receive significant interest in free agency, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Denver is expected to prioritize re-signing Watson when he reaches restricted free agency, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Gordon has emerged as a trade target for multiple contenders, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Harris is expected to have several suitors when free agency opens, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

The Cavaliers are attempting to avoid going into the second apron, which has prompted the team to place Strus on the trade block, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports.

Johnson has drawn trade interest from several teams including the Lakers, Celtics, Heat, Clippers and Magic, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports.

Michael Scotto of HoopsHype notes that several teams are interest in acquiring Brown from the Celtics.

The Trail Blazers have expressed interest in acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Celtics, but Michael Scotto of HoopsHype relays that Avdija is not on the table in any trade talks for the Celtics superstar.

Despite persistent trade speculation, the Celtics reportedly do not view a Brown trade as inevitable and still believe they can contend with him alongside Jayson Tatum next season, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

The Bucks' rebuilding direction could allow Dieng to compete for a larger role in 2026-27, according to Amir Motameni of SI.com.

Kuzma could also emerge as a trade candidate as Milwaukee reshapes its roster following the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Amir Motameni of SI.com reports.

Hardaway is someone the Heat could target in free agency to bolster their wing depth, according to Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.

The Heat could target Harris in free agency, according to Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.

The Heat could move for Barnes in free agency to bolster their three-point shooting, according to Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald.

The Nuggets are looking to re-sign Jones in free agency, according to executive VP of player personnel Jon Wallace, per Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette. "Spencer's done himself a lot of good, a lot of favors this past year, specifically how he stepped in, defended, made shots," Wallace said. "He was just a big part of what we did, but we feel confident. He's a homegrown guy. You want to reward those guys with them sticking to the plan and really developing themselves. We feel confident where we are."

Butler, who is recovering from an ACL injury and is not expected to be ready for the start of the 2026-27 season, praised the way the Warriors organization operates. "It's not good, it's great," Butler said of the Warriors' organization, according to Nick Friedell of The Athletic. "Legitimately, it's the best. You don't realize it until you've been in other places, and I'm not talking down on anybody that are like quite lesser than. You're talking about the way that you all run everything, the people that you have around."

Leonard reportedly would be willing to sign an extension with Toronto if the Raptors pursue a reunion, despite his preference to remain with the Clippers, according to NBA reporter Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com.

Antetokounmpo could sign with the Heat as an unrestricted free agent this summer, according to Gabriela Hartlaub of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Graves was high on the Raptors' board before they selected him with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca.

The Nets could trade down in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Ament, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints speculates.

The Nets could trade down in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Johnson, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.