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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

Eastern Conference Shake-Up and Player Moves

The Eastern Conference hierarchy appears to be in flux, with teams making significant moves to contend. While the exact implications of a revamped conference structure remain to be seen, the Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly acquired star guard Jaylen Brown, a move that NBA executives suggest may have occurred at a valuation lower than anticipated execs react to trade. In Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a substantial four-year, $273 million extension with the Cavaliers, a deal that includes a player option for the 2030-31 season. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have added veteran center Kevon Looney on a one-year deal while continuing their pursuit of free agent Jonathan Kuminga Lakers pursue Kuminga.

Retirements and Lakers' Offseason Dynamics

The league also saw a notable retirement, as six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry has officially hung up his sneakers after signing a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors Lowry retires Raptor. Lowry spent nine of his 20 NBA seasons in Toronto, winning an NBA championship with the team. The Lakers' offseason has also been defined by the dissolution of the LeBron James marriage, a partnership characterized as a convenient arrangement that has now reached its conclusion.