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Last updated: June 30, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

NBA Free Agency & Player Movement Shake-Up

The NBA offseason is off to a seismic start with seismic news regarding LeBron James. James has informed the Lakers he plans to play elsewhere, signaling a potential departure from Los Angeles. This comes as the Lakers are reportedly set to meet with restricted free agent Jalen Duren, who has meetings scheduled with both Los Angeles and the Sacramento Kings when free agency officially opens. In other significant player news, the Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly trading star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in a deal that would send Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to Memphis.

Contract Extensions and Signings Solidify Rosters

Several teams are moving to secure their key players. The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a three-year, $44 million contract extension for center Robert Williams III, who his agent confirmed reached an agreement. Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis is returning to the Golden State Warriors on a two-year deal worth $40 million, keeping the center with the team through the 2027-28 season as he agreed to terms. The Detroit Pistons are set to retain sharpshooter Kevin Huerter, who intends to sign a three-year, $27 million deal to return to Detroit. In Utah, Jusuf Nurkic is expected to sign a two-year contract with the Jazz worth $22 million, providing depth at center after his fill-in starting role last season, as he plans to ink the deal.

Team Options Exercised and RFA Decisions

The Oklahoma City Thunder have exercised their team option for forward Lu Dort, picking up his $17.7 million contract for the 2026-27 season, ensuring his continued presence on the roster as the team picked up the option. In San Antonio, Julian Champagnie is set to sign a new three-year contract worth $45 million, keeping the forward with the Spurs through the 2028-29 season, according to sources who confirmed he intends to sign. Landry Shamet is also returning to the champion New York Knicks, with sources indicating he plans to sign a four-year deal worth $24 million. The Atlanta Hawks, however, are declining Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option, making the forward an unrestricted free agent.