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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 5:31 PM ET

NBA Offseason Shakeups and Extensions

The Eastern Conference has seen a seismic shift with Giannis Antetokounmpo officially traded to the Miami Heat, concluding his 13-year tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks trade became official. This move, alongside other significant transactions, reshapes the conference hierarchy as teams prepare for the upcoming season summer blockbusters transform the East. Meanwhile, Donovan Mitchell has committed to the Cleveland Cavaliers, agreeing to a four-year, $273 million maximum extension that includes a player option for the 2030-31 season agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum extension.

In another major development, Jalen Brunson, the Finals MVP, underwent surgery on his left wrist and is expected to return to basketball activities later this summer had surgery on his left wrist. The Los Angeles Lakers continue their pursuit of unrestricted free agent wing Jonathan Kuminga, though they have yet to present an offer compelling enough for him to commit still pursuing free agent. The Lakers' marriage with LeBron James has also been characterized as a divorce of convenience, marking the end of an era for the franchise broke up Lakers first.

Free Agency and Player Movements

DeMar DeRozan has been waived by the Sacramento Kings, making him a free agent with multiple contenders expected to express interest Kings, hits free agency. Rui Hachimura is staying in Los Angeles, agreeing to a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers staying LA Clippers. Restricted free agent Quinten Post is poised to sign a three-year, $30 million offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies, with the Golden State Warriors having a deadline to match signing offer sheet Grizz.

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has reaffirmed his long-term commitment to the Denver Nuggets but has opted to defer his contract extension discussions until next summer opts wait Nuggets extension. Kawhi Leonard is reportedly preparing to engage in contract extension talks with the Toronto Raptors, who are expected to begin negotiations this week in Toronto following his trade becoming official hires new agent. The value of Jaylen Brown in a recent trade was perceived by NBA executives to be lower than anticipated, prompting commentary on the star's market value shocking Jaylen Brown trade.

League News and Notable Events

Six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry has retired from the NBA after signing a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors, the team where he spent nine of his 20 seasons and secured an NBA championship Raptor after 20 NBA. Former NBA star Lamar Odom is expected to plead no-contest to a reduced DUI charge, opting for reckless driving instead to enter plea deal. The NBA's free agency period has generated significant discussion, with some observers deeming certain reactions to the initial week of signings as overreactions judging five biggest overreactions.

The CEO of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, Josh Bartelstein, is finalizing an extension with owner Mat Ishbia, solidifying their partnership in managing both franchises finalizing extension. The Eastern Conference landscape continues to be reevaluated as teams retool their rosters, with the possibility that standing still may no longer be a viable strategy for contending teams standing still may no longer be viable.