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NBA Teams Trim Rosters Amid Injuries, Contracts Uncertain

6/29/2026

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Houston Rockets lost Fred VanVleet after a knee injury, leaving his $25 million option pending.
The Nets, Bulls, Suns released Cam Thomas, Jaden Ivey and Cole Anthony.
Ben Simmons stayed unsigned through 2025-26, while the team may release DeMar DeRozan (contract $25.7 million) and options on Daniss Jenkins, Ryan Nembhard, Julian Champagnie and Dominick Barlow.
Bradley Beal, hip injured, could opt into his year with LA Clippers but might join Miami Heat.

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Houston Rockets lost Fred VanVleet after a knee injury, leaving his $25 million option pending.
The Nets, Bulls, Suns released Cam Thomas, Jaden Ivey and Cole Anthony.
Ben Simmons stayed unsigned through 2025-26, while the team may release DeMar DeRozan (contract $25.7 million) and options on Daniss Jenkins, Ryan Nembhard, Julian Champagnie and Dominick Barlow.
Bradley Beal, hip injured, could opt into his year with LA Clippers but might join Miami Heat.