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Last updated: July 3, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

NBA Free Agency Frenzy Continues

The NBA offseason is in full swing, with teams aggressively reshaping their rosters through trades and free agency signings. The Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as a significant player, reportedly pursuing LeBron James one day after acquiring Jaylen Brown Sources: 76ers, with Brown. In a separate move, the 76ers also agreed to terms with guard Anfernee Simons on a two-year, $12.3 million deal Sources: Simons agrees. Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets are busy, agreeing to a five-year, $81.5 million contract extension for restricted free agent Tari Eason Sources: Eason, Rockets agree, but also sending Dorian Finney-Smith to the Charlotte Hornets along with three second-round picks Sources: Rockets' Finney-Smith dealt. The New York Knicks have found a new backup center in Andre Drummond, who signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract to replace the departed Mitchell Robinson Knicks after Robinson exit.

Center Market Moves and Big Contracts

The market for centers has seen significant movement and substantial financial commitments. The Boston Celtics have secured Neemias Queta with a four-year, $56 million extension after picking up his option C's pick up Queta's. In a surprising development, Mitchell Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million deal with the Boston Celtics, a move that comes after he won a title with the Knicks Sources: Robinson, Celtics agree. The Los Angeles Lakers have been active, trading Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks Sources: Lakers trading center, and also acquiring Walker Kessler from the Jazz in a package involving multiple first-round picks and swaps Sources: Lakers trade 2. Jusuf Nurkic is set to sign a two-year, $22 million contract with the Utah Jazz Sources: Nurkic to sign.

Player Movement and Coaching Changes

Beyond the marquee free agency splashes, numerous players are finding new homes and coaches are settling into new roles. Tobias Harris is heading to the San Antonio Spurs after a stint with the Detroit Pistons join Spurs, sources say, while Julian Champagnie is expected to sign a three-year, $45 million contract extension with the Spurs Sources: Champagnie to ink. Kevin Huerter intends to sign a three-year, $27 million deal to return to the Detroit Pistons Sources: Pistons' Huerter. The Miami Heat are bringing in Andrew Wiggins on a three-year, $64 million contract Sources: Heat, Wiggins reach and adding Tim Hardaway Jr. on a one-year, $6.5 million deal Sources: Heat to add. The Chicago Bulls have agreed to a two-year, $45 million deal with Norman Powell Sources: Powell lands 2-yr., while the Phoenix Suns have signed Luke Kennard to a two-year, $13 million contract Sources: Suns, Kennard agree. John Collins is joining the Detroit Pistons on a three-year, $51 million deal Sources: Pistons land potential, and Marcus Smart has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Houston Rockets Sources: Smart, Rockets agree. Mike Conley Jr. will join the Boston Celtics on a one-year deal, becoming the 14th player to reach 20 NBA seasons Sources: Conley to C's. De'Anthony Melton will return to the Golden State Warriors on a two-year, $11 million deal Copy of Sources: Melton, and Kristaps Porzingis is also returning to the Warriors on a two-year, $40 million contract Copy of Porzingis back. Nikola Vucevic will return to the Orlando Magic on a one-year, $3.9 million deal Copy of Sources: Vucevic. The Nets have agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with Keon Ellis Sources: Ellis agrees, and Bogdan Bogdanovic will join the Houston Rockets on a one-year deal Copy of Sources: Rockets. Kelly Oubre Jr. is heading to the Indiana Pacers on a two-year, nearly $17 million deal Sources: Pacers bringing. The Portland Trail Blazers and Robert Williams III have agreed to a three-year, $44 million contract extension Blazers, Williams reach 3-year. The Thunder have exercised Lu Dort's $17.7 million option for the 2026-27 season Thunder pick up forward.

Offseason Shakeups and Speculation

The offseason has been marked by significant trades and lingering speculation about star player movements. The Los Angeles Lakers, following LeBron James' departure, are reportedly pursuing Luka Doncic Lakers' overhaul: Why do. The Golden State Warriors are reportedly preparing to pursue a reunion of LeBron James and Anthony Davis Sources: Warriors eyeing LeBron. The Toronto Raptors have extended coach Darko Rajakovic's contract and are set to feature Kawhi Leonard upon his return Raptors coach gets new. The Atlanta Hawks are declining Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option, making him a free agent Sources: Hawks decline Kuminga's. Restricted free agent Jalen Duren has scheduled meetings with the Lakers and Kings Sources: RFA Duren. The Washington Wizards are not entertaining trade offers for All-Star forward Anthony Davis Wizards to shun trade.

League-Wide Initiatives and Rule Changes

Beyond player transactions, the NBA is also experimenting with rule changes and exploring international expansion. The NBA summer league will test a one free throw rule that has been previously used in the G League, along with embedded sensors in basketballs NBA testing one free. The league has also received bids exceeding $1 billion for franchises in an upcoming NBA Europe league, planned for launch in October 2027 Sources: Bids top $1B.

Player News and Off-Court Matters

In other player-related news, Ja Morant will wear No. 1 with his new team, a departure from his longtime No. 12 New team, new number:. Tim Hardaway Sr. has stated that his retired No. 10 will not be used by his son on the Heat Hardaway Sr.: Son can't. Malik Beasley has pleaded not guilty to charges of altering his play for betting purposes Beasley pleads not guilty.