![[Charania] Breaking: Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN.](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1751259606_816_EsNqB48o34Tz6BuwjLpDYSBVhS_qZXVDzkIHp08vcHI-380x220.png)
[Charania] Breaking: Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent, sources tell ESPN.
https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/1e5e49cb15ab7 Breaking: Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free…
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![[Charania] BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Julius Randle intends to sign a new three-year, $100 million deal to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option for the 2027-28 season.](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1751244424_507_FG6OPZfrpk5zBcwSVxDMjsafYoctqlixNq8q2FWTa6w-380x220.jpeg)
![[Charania] BREAKING: The U.S. District Attorney’s office is investigating Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets, sources told ESPN. Serious development surrounding one of the top NBA free agents.](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1751229245_102_5ZolJEouvEtEw8HUn87kCKklvKCHo85kfOj5iRJQeKI-380x220.jpeg)
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![[Charania] The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading guard Dillon Jones and a second-round pick to the Washington Wizards, sources tell ESPN.](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1751168407_589_EsNqB48o34Tz6BuwjLpDYSBVhS_qZXVDzkIHp08vcHI-380x220.png)
![[Charania] BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, sources tell ESPN.](https://www.rawchili.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1751138046_680_EsNqB48o34Tz6BuwjLpDYSBVhS_qZXVDzkIHp08vcHI-380x220.png)