NBA Rumors: Guards

The Raptors are expected to exercise their $23 million team option on Brown, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Nembhard is a near-lock to be part of Canada's Olympic roster for the upcoming 2024 Olympics, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca.

Fournier wants to remain in the NBA for the 2024-25 season rather than returning to Europe, according to Dimitri Kucharczyk of BasketUSA.

Haliburton suffered a hamstring injury during the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Celtics, but he's not expected to miss the 2024 Olympics, according to Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star. "I have no concern," Haliburton said of the injury potentially affecting his Olympic status. "Basically, I have six weeks until I have to report to camp. I'll be in Indy for the majority of my treatment and rehab. Six weeks is a pretty long time. I didn't have that ever during the year with the previous injury, so there's no concern. The organization will be sending medical staff with me the whole time. I don't really have concern."

Jones is a player the Wizards would like to re-sign, but he's expected to receive plenty of offers in free agency, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Mathurin had his 2023-24 season cut short due to a torn labrum, but head coach Rick Carlisle says that his progress is "almost freakish," Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Giddey, a candidate to be traded away from the Thunder in the offseason, was mentioned by GM Sam Presti as needing to be incorporated into the offense more, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

The Pacers have received proposals centered around McConnell, but the team is not interested in moving him during the offseason, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports.

The Clippers might be interested in signing Paul if he becomes a free agent, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.

The Clippers are likely unwilling to offer George more than they gave Kawhi Leonard, a three-year, $152.3 million extension. Philadelphia has expressed interest in signing the All-Star to a full-scale max contract this offseason if he declines his player option, Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports reports.

The Cavaliers will likely look to trade Mitchell if they cannot get an extension done in the offseason, Terry Pluto of Cleveland.com reports.

Irving could be an option for the 2024 Olympics roster for Team USA in case Tyrese Haliburton doesn't play due to his hamstring injury, Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News speculates.

Castle, a projected first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of UConn, has been telling teams he wants to play as a point guard at the NBA level, according to Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News. "I feel my true position is point guard, and I feel the last few months I had to sacrifice for the betterment of the team," Castle said. "It worked out for us, so it's not anything to harp on or be bitter about."

Ball continues to rehab from a serious knee injury but stated he hopes to play in the first game of the 2024-25 season during the latest episode of his What An Experience podcast. "Yes, I firmly believe that," said Ball, who hasn't played in an NBA game since Jan. 14, 2022. "That's the plan that I'm on and I haven't had any setbacks, so I expect to play the first game."

Burks' future with the Knicks is uncertain as he approaches free agency in the offseason, Fred Katz of The Athletic speculates.

Edwards went 5-for-17 in Friday's loss against the Mavericks in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, and he's shot a mere 29.8 percent from the field over his last three playoff contests.

The Spurs are mentioned as a potential destination for James, according to Jeff Garcia of Ken5.

The Spurs and Lakers could be interested in signing Paul if he doesn't re-sign with the Warriors, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.

The Pelicans are widely expected to pick up Alvarado's $1.99 million team option in order to keep him around for the 2024-25 season, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac.

The Raptors must find a way to re-sign Quickley in the offseason, Eric Koreen of The Athletic speculates.

The Raptors could target Morris in free agency ahead of the 2024-25 season, according to Eric Koreen of The Athletic.

Holiday received praise from opposing players following Boston's Game 1 win over the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday, as Tyrese Haliburton called him "the best defender in the NBA," according to NBA TV. "He's the best defender in the NBA," Said Haliburton, "He has been for a long time."

Brunson would be open to sign a contract extension with the Knicks during the summer, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Morant continues to rehab from shoulder surgery but seems to be ahead of schedule in his recovery process, according to Damichael Cole of the Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Beal might see playing time at point guard for the Suns during the 2024-25 season, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic speculates.