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Last updated: July 4, 2026, 11:33 PM ET

NBA FREE AGENCY & PLAYER MOVEMENT

The NBA free agency period continues to be defined by significant spending and intriguing player decisions. Following the Jaylen Brown trade, executives are grappling with the fallout, particularly the hundreds of millions being allocated to centers. Amidst this flurry of activity, veteran center Andre Drummond has agreed to a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the New York Knicks, filling a void left by Mitchell Robinson's departure. In Boston, the Celtics have exercised their option on Neemias Queta and added a four-year, $56 million extension for the big man, signaling a commitment to their center rotation picked up Queta's option.

LeBron James' future remains a central topic, with his agent, Rich Paul, confirming that the superstar is considering multiple destinations, including the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Philadelphia 76ers, among others. Meanwhile, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is set to adopt a new jersey number for the upcoming season, switching from his career-long No. 12 to No. 1 for all competitions. The league's cap situation and the financial implications for teams are also a major talking point among league executives as the free agency period progresses execs Brown trade.