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Sources: Herro set to miss 8 weeks after surgery
Heat All-Star Tyler Herro will undergo surgery on his left foot Friday and will be sidelined to start the 2025-26 season. Sources told ESPN that Herro is expected to miss eight weeks.
Agent: Kuminga prepared to take qualifying offer
Jonathan Kuminga's agent told ESPN that Kuminga -- who is seeking a player option -- is prepared to take the $8 million qualifying offer unless the Golden State Warriors improve their current offers.
Smith Jr. agrees to 1-year deal to return to Mavs
Dennis Smith Jr., who was originally drafted by Dallas in the first round of the 2017 NBA draft, has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Mavericks, agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management tells ESPN.
Suns, Mercury extend free-TV deal across state
The Phoenix Suns and Mercury have agreed to a two-year extension with Gray Media to broadcast their games free over the air across Arizona through the 2027-28 season.
NBA's European league could launch in '27 or '28
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the new European basketball league the NBA and FIBA have been working on could begin play in 2027 or 2028.
Sources: Hawks trading Bufkin to Nets for cash
The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations, sources told ESPN.
The exchange between the Atlanta Hawks guard and 12-year NBA pro intensified Wednesday, capped off by a post from the Hawks on Thursday.