Dario Saric has left the NBA landscape for the moment, linking up with Croatia’s national team during the winter window of 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying after the Pistons waived him following this month’s trade deadline. The 31-year-old forward/center, who logged only five appearances with Sacramento this season and 16 with Denver in 2024/25, said his next stop is likely in the EuroLeague. “My focus is on the EuroLeague—finding a team and a system that suits me and allows me to adjust after the NBA,” Saric told reporters. Before choosing his current path, he reportedly drew interest from Hapoel Tel Aviv, which instead signed Kessler Edwards.
Patrick Beverley, now playing for PAOK BC in Greece, will not face legal repercussions stemming from a November arrest in Texas. A grand jury returned a no-bill on allegations that he assaulted his teenage sister, concluding there was insufficient evidence to proceed to trial. In a statement, Beverley’s attorneys said the veteran guard is “glad that the process was allowed to work as it did” and hopes the resolution restores his reputation.
Cap room outlook: Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report has released a team-by-team analysis of projected salary-cap space heading into the 2026/27 NBA season, outlining which franchises are positioned to spend freely in free agency and which ones are likely to face tight financial constraints.
Darryn Peterson’s draft stock in flux: A lingering hamstring issue and recurring ankle problems have hampered the Kansas standout, an NBA scout told RG.org’s Grant Afseth. The evaluator, who views Peterson as a potential No. 1 overall pick, suggested the 19-year-old consider shutting down his season to protect his long-term future, noting the guard “doesn’t have the same burst he had playing in high school.”
Lottery teams under the microscope: A panel of ESPN insiders has examined 10 clubs headed for the draft lottery, assessing how their trade-deadline decisions could shape both draft strategies and offseason priorities.
Source: Hoops Rumors
