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The Cavaliers exercised Porter's $2.41 million team option for the 2026-27 season Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

After signing with the Cavaliers as an undrafted free agent in 2023, Porter has proven to be a developmental success story through his first three seasons in the league. He appeared in a career-high 64 games in 2025-26, shooting 45 percent from the field and 35.5 percent from downtown while averaging 4.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks in 17.9 minutes per contest. Though he was left out of the rotation for most of the Cavaliers' postseason run while the team was at or near full strength, Porter's playmaking ability and disruptiveness on the defensive end made him a trusted member of the second unit during the regular season. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as a depth piece in the backcourt once again in 2026-27.

Harris (groin) exercised his $3.82 million player option for the 2026-27 season Monday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Harris likely would have had to settle for a non-guaranteed contract or one-year deal for the veteran's minimum had he chosen to pursue free agency, so his decision to pick up his player option isn't overly surprising. During his first season in Milwaukee, the 31-year-old appeared in 48 games (two starts) and averaged 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.8 minutes per contest. With Milwaukee likely to put an emphasis on finding minutes for its younger wings in 2026-27, Harris could struggle to crack the rotation in most games.

Jakucionis was traded to Milwaukee on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Also included, the Bucks will receive Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez, Tyler Herro and picks, while the Heat will acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.

Jakucionis spent his inaugural season with the Heat. While the 2025 No. 20 overall pick wasn't a consistent producer, he showed flashes of promise by averaging 8.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.3 blocks, 0.8 steals and 45.8 percent shooting from deep across 24.3 minutes in 12 regular-season starts. Jakucionis is viewed as a young, up-and-coming player, though he may be a few years away from earning a stable role in the Bucks' rotation. With that in mind, he still could exceed expectations throughout training camp and earn meaningful minutes early in the 2026-27 campaign.

The Heat traded Ware, Tyler Herro (foot), Jaime Jaquez, Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, one pick swap and one second-round pick to the Bucks on Monday in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Bobby Portis (wrist), Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

After spending the first two seasons of his career in Miami, Ware will get a fresh start in Milwaukee. The 22-year-old center saw similar playing time in his second season compared to his first, though he still took a step forward in 2025-26. Over 77 regular-season appearances (34 starts) last season, the big man averaged 11.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, 0.8 steals and 0.7 assists in 22.1 minutes per contest. With Antetokounmpo no longer in Milwaukee, the future of Myles Turner (ankle) is up in the air. Ware could see a larger role in Milwaukee than he did in Miami, especially if Turner is traded.

The Heat traded Jaquez, Tyler Herro (foot), Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, a pick swap and a second-round pick to the Bucks on Monday in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Bobby Portis (wrist), Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

After a strong 2023-24 rookie season, Jaquez took a major step back in Year 2. However, he rebounded in 2025-26, averaging career highs in points (15.4), rebounds (5.0), assists (4.7) and minutes per game (28.3) while shooting 50.7 percent from the field. The Bucks may not be done making moves after trading away their two-time MVP, but as things stand heading into the 2026 NBA Draft, Jaquez is in line for a consistent role on the wings for his new squad.

Herro (foot) was traded from the Heat to the Bucks on Monday along with Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez, Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, a second-round pick and a swapped pick in exchange for Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Bobby Portis (wrist), Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Herro has spent his entire career with the Heat, averaging 19.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.2 blocks, 0.7 steals and 38.2 percent shooting from deep across 32.5 minutes in 394 regular-season appearances. Without question, the 26-year-old is a capable scorer, though his defensive limitations can be a problem. Herro has also had issues staying healthy over the years, most recently logging only 33 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign. He underwent a minor foot procedure in April, but he should be ready to go for training camp. Herro is also set to hit free agency in the 2027 offseason, assuming he can't work out a long-term agreement with the Bucks.

The Bucks traded Portis (wrist) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) to the Heat on Monday in exchange for Tyler Herro (foot), Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez, Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, a pick swap and a second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Portis spent six years in Milwaukee, winning a championship with Antetokounmpo in 2020-21 while playing a steady role off the bench throughout his tenure. He's averaged at least 10 points and five rebounds per game while shooting at least 35 percent from deep in each of his past nine seasons. Portis figures to be a key part of the new-look Heat, who lost most of their depth while acquiring a two-time MVP to pair with Bam Adebayo.

The Bucks traded Antetokounmpo (knee) and Bobby Portis (wrist) to the Heat on Monday in exchange for Tyler Herro (foot), Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez, Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, one pick swap and one second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

After 13 seasons, 10 All-Star nods, two MVPs, a Defensive Player of the Year award, a championship and a Finals MVP, Antetokounmpo will take his talents to South Beach. The superstar forward appeared in just 36 regular-season games in 2025-26 due to several injuries, averaging 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks in 28.9 minutes per showing. He'll now form a formidable pairing with Bam Adebayo (back) in the Miami frontcourt while the Bucks navigate life without their franchise cornerstone.

Dosunmu agreed to a five-year, $112 million contract with the Timberwolves on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

After being traded from Chicago to Minnesota ahead of last season's deadline, Dosunmu averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.8 minutes per contest across 24 regular-season outings with the Timberwolves. During that span, he shot 52.1 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from three. The 26-year-old guard stepped up for the team in the postseason and should command a sizable role next season, as Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) could miss the entire 2026-27 campaign. Dosunmu's new deal includes a player option for the final year.

The Bulls traded Gueye to the Timberwolves on Monday as part of a three-team deal with the Nets, Jake Fischer of BleacherReport.com reports. However, Gueye will be waived, per Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast'.

The Timberwolves acquired Gueye and the No. 33 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, sending Julius Randle and the 28th pick in this year's draft to Brooklyn. For their part in the deal, the Bulls received Nic Claxton (finger). Gueye appeared in Chicago's final two regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 8.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks across 22.5 minutes per contest in those appearances.