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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 2:38 AM ET

NBA Offseason Shakeups and Contract Decisions

The NBA offseason saw seismic shifts on Monday, highlighted by the official confirmation of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, sending the superstar to the Miami Heat after 13 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks antetokounmpo heads to. This move marks a significant realignment in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens commented on the Jaylen Brown trade, stating the organization aimed to maintain competitiveness and increase draft flexibility celtics traded brown. Executives, however, expressed surprise at Brown's perceived lower trade value execs react to.

Nikola Jokic reaffirmed his commitment to the Denver Nuggets, though he indicated a preference to delay contract extension talks until next summer, deferring a decision on his long-term future with the team jokic opts wait. In Los Angeles, Rui Hachimura is slated to remain with the Clippers, agreeing to a two-year, $28 million deal hachimura staying. The Golden State Warriors face a potential roster change as restricted free agent Quinten Post is signing a three-year, $30 million offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies, with Golden State having a deadline to match the offer post signing offer.

DeMar DeRozan is now a free agent after being waived by the Sacramento Kings, immediately drawing interest from multiple contending teams derozan cut by. In contract news, Kawhi Leonard is reportedly preparing to begin extension talks with the Toronto Raptors, a significant development as his trade becomes official, and he has hired new representation for these negotiations kawhi hires new.

Elsewhere, Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein is finalizing a contract extension with owner Mat Ishbia, solidifying their partnership in managing both franchises' operations ceo bartelstein finalizing. The unique partnership between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers has also concluded, with sources describing their time together as a convenient arrangement that has now run its course why lebron broke.