NBA Rumors: Forwards

Oubre is expected to pick up his $8.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Bailey is the top target for the Sixers with the third overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Nuggets aren't expected to be major players in the race to acquire Durant via trade, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.

Porter is not expected to be traded during the offseason, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post.

Dixon participated in a pre-draft workout with the Hornets earlier this week, according to Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer.

Broome participated in a workout with the Nets in recent days, according to Nets Daily.

The Sixers could consider trading away George if the team's struggles continue in the 2025-26 season, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer speculates.

The Raptors are considered a potential suitor for Durant, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

The Suns are open to moving O'Neale this offseason, Evan Sidery of Forbes reports.

The Knicks aren't expected to make a move for Durant over the offseason, Alex Smith of SportsNew New York reports.

DeRozan is a trade candidate to monitor this offseason, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

LaVine is a name to monitor as a potential trade candidate this offseason, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Randle said during his exit interview that he would like to remain in Minnesota, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

The Clippers are expecting Batum back for the 2025-26 season, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

The Celtics could shop Hauser on the trade market this offseason, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Atlanta could target Durant on the trade market this offseason, Ashish Mathur of HoopsWire.com reports.

Teams around the league are showing interest in acquiring Whitmore via trade either before the draft or during the offseason, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

The Rockets don't see the re-signing of Tate as a priority for the upcoming offseason, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

The Rockets don't see the re-signing of Green as a priority for the upcoming offseason, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic.

Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly said Monday that the team wants to "keep everybody," suggesting that Randle -- who holds a $30.94 million player option for the 2025-26 season -- could return next season, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Bryant's draft stock appears to be rising, with growing speculation that he's receiving "heavy interest" from the Trail Blazers and the Hawks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.

The Bulls could consider drafting Murray-Boyles with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, according to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times.

Durant should have tons of suitors on the trade market since he's unlikely to return to the Suns in the 2025-26 season, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.

Dozier is not expected to make a comeback to the NBA for the 2025-26 season since he's close to signing with Hapoel Tel Aviv, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.

Walker suffered a right ankle injury in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks on Saturday and doesn't have a clear timetable to return, although he's already been ruled out for the first two games of the 2025 NBA Finals, according to Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. "He's going to be out for a while," Carlisle said during a Monday morning appearance on 107.5 The Fan in Indiana. "I don't know how long. He certainly will not play in the first two games of the Finals. He was still on crutches on Sunday. I'm certain he'll be listed as out for those two initial games."