NBA Rumors: Guards

The Kings expect Westbrook to provide leadership and strengthen the backcourt behind starting point guard Dennis Schroder, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reports.

Young and the Hawks won't agree on a contract extension before the start of the 2025-26 regular season, Fred Katz and Joe Vardon of The Athletic report.

The Spurs have exercised their 2026-27 rookie scale team option on Castle, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic.

Dallas head coach Jason Kidd hinted Wednesday that Nembhard could be in the rotation for Opening Night, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Phoenix coach Jordan Ott said Wednesday that Allen will replace the injured Jalen Green to open the regular season, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson raved about Ball's performance in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons, Chris Fedor of cleveland.com reports.

Reaves isn't expected to sign an extension with the Lakers before reaching free agency next summer, but a new contract with the team once he reaches the open market remains the most likely outcome, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Suggs continues to work his way back from a left knee injury and is uncertain whether he'll be ready to play on Opening Night, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

Merrill is expected to be in the starting lineup on Opening Night, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd said Tuesday that he wants to see Hardy become more than a scorer, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Memphis coach Tuomas Iisalo said Tuesday that Morant and Jaren Jackson are progressing well from their injuries, Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Suns head coach Jordan Ott said Tuesday that Green's hamstring strain will sideline him for Opening Night, and possibly more, Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic reports.

Garland participated in a scrimmage with contact Tuesday, Chris Fedor of cleveland.com reports.

Clifford is among the candidates to join the Kings' starting lineup in the 2025-26 regular season opener against the Suns on Oct. 22, according to James Ham of The Kings Beat.

Jarred Vanderbilt said Monday that Doncic has been faring well in practice, Khobi Price of the Orange County Register reports.

Westbrook's focus remains on securing an NBA deal, and he's not interested in entertaining any overseas offers, according to Marc Stein on Substack.

Cunningham is open to the idea of shooting from beyond the arc on a regular basis in 2025-26, according to Hunter Patterson of The Athletic.

Doncic will play in two of the Lakers' final four preseason games, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN.

On an appearance on NBA Today on Friday, ESPN's Shams Charania said there is still mutual interest between the Kings and Westbrook.

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Saturday that the team is taking a "long-term view" with Exum's health, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan raved about Jones on Thursday, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times reports.

Podziemski is hoping to make major strides in the mental side of the game ahead of the 2025-26 season, according to Nick Friedell of The Athletic. "There's a next step in evolving emotionally, and as a leader," Podziemski told The Athletic. "Having confidence from your teammates is one thing, especially the vets, but them trusting you in big moments that could define their career. Could add another piece to their career. For them to have trust in you is a different thing, and you got to earn that over time, and I think that's a goal of mine going into this season."

Brunson is considered untouchable in trade talks, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Friday.

Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd had some positive things to say about Williams on Thursday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Friday that the team will continue to bring Suggs along slowly from the left knee injury that has sidelined him since January, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.