NBA News Roundup, Saturday, July 27th: Update on Bradley Beal's future, Vince Carter wants to join the Raptors, and more

The 2019 NBA offseason is now well underway, and most of the in-demand free agents around the league have already been snatched up. At this point, the remaining pool of available talent is pretty shallow and consists primarily of veterans looking to extend their careers via minimum deals.

NBA teams are currently actively seeking trades, and a number of major moves could still be in the works. So, with plenty going on around the league, here is all the latest news and rumors you need to know for July 27th.

Russell Westbrook believes he will be able to win alongside James Harden

Russell Westbrook was presented to the NBA media following his trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder

After signing a new long-term deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder back in 2017, Russell Westbrook was expected to see out his career in Oklahoma City. However, the All-Star completed a blockbuster move to the Houston Rockets earlier this month, and Westbrook will now link-up with his former teammate, James Harden.

Since joining the Rockets, many have questioned Westbrook's ability to play alongside another ball-dominant superstar, although the 30-year-old is confident that he can thrive alongside Harden and bring home a title to Houston:

We both understand that we have one common goal and that's to win a championship. We understand what we have to do. I'm not worried about it, and I know James isn't worried about it. I can play off the ball; I don't have to touch the ball to impact the game.

Westbrook is coming off a season in which he averaged a triple-double for a third straight campaign, although the point guard continues to receive some criticism due to his inability to win a championship.

Vince Carter would welcome a return to the Toronto Raptors

Vince Carter spent the 19-20 season with the Atlanta Hawks

Despite turning 42 earlier this year, Vince Carter is among the most notable names remaining on the free-agent market and the veteran would welcome a return to the Toronto Raptors.

It would be a cool situation. It’s all about if the situation works if that’s something Toronto wants to do. Obviously, the fans kind of want that to happen, but it has to be something the organization wants and feels they need my services.

During the 18-19 season, Carter made 76 appearances for the Atlanta Hawks, averaging 7.4 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc.

Carter started his career with the Raptors back in 1998, and the former All-Star went on to become one of the NBA's best players during his six-season spell with the team.

Bradley Beal remains committed to the Wizards but won't sign a new contract

Bradley Beal is set to turn down a new deal with the Wizards

Bradley Beal is coming off the best season of his career, and the 26-year-old is eligible to sign a three-year extension worth $112 million. However, Chris Crouse is reporting that Beal will snub a new deal this summer, in favor of deciding his long-term future next year:

While Beal is grateful for the chance to ink that lucrative of an extension, he may be eligible for a larger, super-max deal next summer (if he makes an All-NBA team) and the year will give him an opportunity to evaluate the long-term strategy of the franchise.

If named to an All-NBA team, Beal will be eligible to sign a max deal. The shooting guard has also attracted interest from the likes of the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, and Detroit Pistons.