NBA Basketball 3 Days

Last updated: July 9, 2026, 5:33 AM ET

Free Agency Frenzy Continues With Major Signings and Trades

The NBA offseason is heating up as teams finalize significant moves. Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a four-year, $273 million maximum extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers, including a player option for the 2030-31 season. In a surprising development, the Washington Wizards are bringing back veteran Khris Middleton on a three-year, $17.6 million contract via a sign-and-trade deal. Meanwhile, Rui Hachimura is staying in Los Angeles, having agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the Clippers has joined the Clippers. The Detroit Pistons have traded Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris.

Player Movement and Front Office Shake-ups

Player movement remains a central theme, with Jaylen Brown's departure from Boston being a significant topic. Jayson Tatum reflected on the "abrupt ending" of his partnership with Brown, expressing pride in what they accomplished together reflected on the "abrupt ending". NBA executives are weighing in on the trade for Brown, with some noting his value was lower than anticipated. The Los Angeles Lakers are actively pursuing Jonathan Kuminga and have also agreed to a one-year deal with veteran center Kevon Looney. In a notable front office change, former ESPN senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps has been hired for a front office role with the Atlanta Hawks has been hired for a front office role.

Player News and Offseason Developments

In player-specific news, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson had surgery on his left wrist and is expected to return to basketball activities later this summer had surgery on his left wrist. A jersey worn by Brunson during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals sold for $1,024,000 at Sotheby's, setting a record for any Brunson collectible sold at Sotheby's for $1,024,000. Six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry has retired after signing a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors, where he spent nine of his 20 NBA seasons has retired after signing a one-day contract. Nikola Jokic reaffirmed his desire to stay with the Nuggets long term but is opting to wait until next summer to sign an extension. U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall denied a request to modify Terry Rozier's bail conditions. Former NBA star Lamar Odom is expected to plead no-contest to reduce a DUI charge to reckless driving is expected to plead no-contest.

Team Dynamics and Future Outlooks

Team dynamics are also shifting. Bucks general manager Jon Horst described the decision to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo as "very difficult" called the move to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Dallas Mavericks are facing internal friction, with Mark Cuban alleging that governor Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices" concerning a proposed team relocation. The Miami Heat formally introduced Tim Hardaway Jr., who will wear No. 10 getting his. The Eastern Conference hierarchy is being examined, with the notion that standing still may no longer be an option amid significant offseason moves. The Phoenix Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein is finalizing a new extension with owner Mat Ishbia. Restricted free agent Quinten Post is signing a three-year, $30 million contract offer sheet with the Grizzlies that the Warriors have until Tuesday evening to match is signing a three-year, $30 million contract offer sheet. The NBA is descending on Las Vegas for summer league, with a list of 30 players to watch, including rookies and veterans.