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With free agency set to begin at 6 p.m. ET Monday, here are the latest rumblings from across the league, from potential free agent targets to trades.

Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent, sources told ESPN.

Ace Bailey indicated Sunday that he never thought about holding out or forcing a trade after the Jazz drafted him No. 5 overall.

Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. intends to sign a five-year, $122 million rookie contract extension, sources told ESPN.

The Golden State Warriors exercised the team options for center Quinten Post and forward Gui Santos on Sunday.`

The Orlando Magic are declining the $11 million team option for big man Moritz Wagner, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

76ers guard Eric Gordon is declining his $3.4 million player option to explore free agency, sources told ESPN.

Bobby Portis intends to sign a three-year, $44 million contract to return to the Bucks, with a player option for 2027-28, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to new three-year deals with center/forward Jaylin Williams and guard Ajay Mitchell, sources told ESPN.

James Harden is declining his $36.3 million player option and intends to sign a new two-year, $81.5 million contract to return to the Clippers, sources told ESPN.