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Last updated: July 30, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Free Agency Frenzy and Key Signings

Draymond Green is returning to the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $27.7 million deal, a move that in the latest free agency evaluations. The Warriors, despite speculation LeBron James, who ultimately chose to sign elsewhere, with his decision reportedly guided by loyalty and his "basketball compass," landing him in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers added former lottery pick Mario Hezonja to a one-year, $2.8 million contract following his successful Euro League stint. The Denver Nuggets matched the Oklahoma City Thunder's two-year, $12 million offer sheet for Spencer Jones, ensuring continuity. Numerous other free agency and trade updates are being tracked across the league, with DeMar DeRozan among the notable free agents.

Offseason Outlook and Team Dynamics

Following the initial free agency fervor, ESPN's NBA Power Rankings have been updated, assessing the current standing of all 30 teams after the flurry of offseason activity. The article also breaks down 30 key lessons learned from the offseason, with one takeaway for each team, offering insights into the strategic shifts and notable decisions made across the league. NBA insiders have expressed skepticism regarding the Philadelphia 76ers' aggressive moves, questioning the rationale behind acquiring a four-time MVP. An ongoing NBA investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' potential salary cap circumvention regarding Kawhi Leonard could extend into 2027 if settlements are not reached.

Olympic Watch and League Notables

As the NBA offseason continues, attention is also turning towards international play, with a watch list of 11 NBA players being monitored for their Olympic stock. This analysis considers their performances throughout the latter half of the recent season and postseason. In a unique highlight, Nikola Jokic's horse, 'Delicious Gar,' secured a victory in a harness race in Serbia, marking the second consecutive year a horse from Jokic's stables has won the Dužijanca race. The league continues to buzz with news, including ongoing tracking of free agency and trade updates.