Free agency has mostly dried up, but there are still players worth an eyeball or two. De'Anthony Melton is a dynamic defender when healthy. Gary Payton II is an on-ball pest with championship experience. Amir Coffey isn't a lockdown defender, but he offers versatility and usually knows where to be.

The Boston Celtics are listening to trade offers for recent acquisition Anfernee Simons, who was part of the Jrue Holiday trade to the Portland Trail Blazers last month in a cost-cutting move. Simons averaged 19.3 points and 4.8 assists last season and is on an expiring deal worth $27.7 million.

Kings general manager Scott Perry is fond of Russell Westbrook, but there may be a problem trying to sign him.

One name that has come up in trade rumors lately for the Los Angeles Lakers is Andrew Wiggins. The veteran two-way forward for the Miami Heat is someone whom the Lakers have tried to acquire in a trade, but to no avail, at least so far.

NBA free agency is underway, and after a week, some notable names remain unsigned. That includes Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, who are both restricted free agents this summer.

It seems like the LA Lakers are done with free agency after general manager Rob Pelinka signed Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia and brought back Jaxson Hayes.

The Los Angeles Lakers could move on from a four-time NBA champion via a blockbuster trade to the New York Knicks.

Jonathan Kuminga may be traded. Utah Jazz shows interest. Taylor Hendricks could join Golden State. Hendricks offers defense and shooting. His rookie