Ian Begley: The Knicks announce that they’ve signed Paul Watson, who was with their G League team last year. Watson will likely play with their G League team – the Westchester Knicks – again this season.
Ian Begley: Paul Watson’s deal with the Knicks is an Exhibit 10 contract, per league sources. So Watson will receive a salary bonus if he plays with the Westchester Knicks for 60 days.
June 27, 2022 | 5:44 pm EDT Update
Dejounte Murray heading to Atlanta?

Zach Klein: In talking with multiple sources around the NBA, many believe Hawks on verge of trading for San Antonio’s All-Star guard Dejounte Murray – However, it’s looking like John Collins is not part of deal. Would be Gallo & multiple 1st round picks. Spurs prepping for future & ’23 draft
Kyle Tucker: Kentucky guard Kellan Grady has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Denver Nuggets.

JD Shaw: The San Antonio Spurs are bringing swingman Robert Woodard II to summer league, source tells @HoopsRumors. Woodard signed a two-way contract with the team in March and will be a free agent.
JD Shaw: Former @BroncoSportsMBB star Derrick Alston Jr. will play summer league with the Dallas Mavericks, league source tells @HoopsRumors. Alston played for the Jazz’s G League affiliate this season, averaging 18.4 points and 6.4 rebounds.
June 27, 2022 | 4:15 pm EDT Update
Heat more interested in Kevin Durant than Kyrie Irving

The Heat has far more interest in acquiring Durant than Irving, according to a source close to the situation. Acquiring Irving comes with a risk because his availability has become a major issue.

Any potential interest the Heat has in acquiring Irving, 30, will depend on what his price is on the trade market or in free agency. The belief is the Heat is not currently willing to give up its top assets to acquire Irving — a list that obviously includes Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler, and also Tyler Herro.
Nets Daily: Woj on SportsCenter says the Laker offer in a sign-and-trade is centered on Russell Westbrook and the Nets are not interested.

There are rumors floating about that Victor Oladipo is looking for a short-term contract to build his value and the Kings have been mentioned as a potential landing spot. He’s played with Sabonis in both OKC and Indiana, so there is some familiarity, but the injury risk is substantial.