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Jabari Walker signs two-way with Philadelphia

Shams Charania: Free agent forward Jabari Walker has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, source tells ESPN. Walker spent his first three NBA seasons in Portland, appearing in 188 games.
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? David MacKay @DavidMacKayNBA
Still waiting for someone to sign Jabari Walker. He’s a skilled forward who gives maximum effort every game. A little surprised no one has snapped him up yet. He’s worth it. – 11:38 AM More on this storyline

Sean Highkin: I’m told the Blazers did not extend a qualifying offer to Jabari Walker. He now becomes an unrestricted free agent. -via x.com / June 30, 2025

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Damian Lillard open to signing with team under right conditions

Chris Haynes: Sources: Free agent star Damian Lillard is open to signing with a team this offseason under the right terms and conditions as he continues rehabbing. He is receiving ample interest, but is in no rush to make a decision.
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Lori Nickel @LoriNickel
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Spencer Jones will return to Nuggets

Michael Scotto: Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones has signed his two-way qualifying offer and will return to the team, league sources told @hoopshype . He averaged 14.4 points (51.8 FG%, 45.3 3PT%), 7.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks for the Grand Rapids Gold in the G League
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Keith Smith: The Denver Nuggets have tendered a two-way qualifying offer to Spencer Jones. Jones will now be a restricted free agent on July 1. -via x.com / June 29, 2025

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Jaxson Hayes returns to Lakers

Shams Charania: Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. Hayes’ agents, Bill Duffy and Marlon Harrison of WME Basketball, finalized a contract with Lakers president Rob Pelinka on Thursday.
Source: x.com What’s the buzz on Twitter? Trey Kerby @treykerby
The Lakers should sign Marvin Bagley instead of Jaxson Hayes. – 11:48 AM More on this storyline

Lakers Better: Lakers unrestricted free agent center Jaxson Hayes hasn’t ruled out a return to Los Angeles. (📸 via @iamgabevincent2 on Instagram) -via Twitter / June 10, 2025 In terms of returning talent, sources say there is an outside chance of Jaxson Hayes returning, but he wasn’t thrilled about his

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Josh Giddey has asked the NBA if he can play in the Australian League during the offseason

Josh Giddey: “It—and the feeling—came right back to me once I got out there. Obviously, I wasn’t playing too hard, but just that enjoyment of getting to play with friends in a rec or domestic game, that joy came right back from when I used to do it as a kid. I’ve always loved that kind of basketball. Anytime I can play, I try to. It’s just fun, even if it’s not serious. Obviously, playing in the NBA now, coming home and jumping into a Monday night comp in Frankston isn’t exactly at the top of my priority list, but it brought back that childhood excitement—rocking up five minutes before tipoff, throwing on your shoes, and just hooping. I’ve tried to ask the NBA if I can come home and play in NBL or other leagues during the offseason. It keeps me in game shape.

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