The Washington Wizards have waived forward Leaky Black on Wednesday. Black averaged 7.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.5 blocks and 1.2 steals in 28.9 minutes across 15 regular-season contests during the 2025-26 campaign. He was on a two-way deal with the Wizards and has spent most of his career in the G League. The 27-year-old will likely draw interest from some other teams and could land a new role this offseason.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies acquired guard AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 Warriors first-round pick and two second-round picks from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for forward/center Santi Aldama (knee). The 21-year-old will get a fresh start in Memphis and could see an expanded opportunity as the Grizzlies begin a rebuild following the trade of star guard Ja Morant (elbow) to Portland earlier this week.

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Memphis Grizzlies traded forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for AJ Johnson, a protected 2030 Warriors first-round pick and two second-round picks. Aldama's 2025-26 campaign ended abruptly due to a right knee injury, and he underwent an arthroscopic procedure in mid-March. Before suffering the season-ending knee injury, Aldama averaged a career-high 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 combined steals and blocks in 27.9 minutes per game across 43 regular-season contests (11 starts). Despite the setback, Aldama is expected to be fully recovered by training camp and should compete for a role in Dallas' frontcourt rotation.

The Boston Celtics agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for forward Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks on Wednesday, per Shams Charania of ESPN. George has reached the 70-game mark just one time in the last seven seasons. A fresh start in Boston will give the 36-year-old veteran forward a chance to team up with Jayson Tatum during the 2026-27 campaign. George averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals in 30.7 minutes per outing over 37 regular-season games last season.