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Last updated: June 29, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NBA Player Movement & Readiness

The NBA offseason is heating up with significant player movement. The Atlanta Hawks are set to decline Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option, making him an unrestricted free agent declining Kuminga's option. In a blockbuster move, the Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly trading two-time All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray trading star Morant. Meanwhile, Bradley Beal has opted for free agency after declining his $5.6 million player option with the LA Clippers opting for free agency. In player news, Ben Simmons is preparing for an NBA return after a year away, telling Men's Health that he needed to "find himself again" and is aiming to prove he is healthier and stronger to potential teams preparing for return.