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Last updated: June 29, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NBA Player Movement and Personnel News

The NBA free agency period is poised for a busy start with several key players agreeing to new deals and others exploring their options. Center Kristaps Porzingis is returning to the Golden State Warriors on a two-year, $40 million contract that will keep him with the franchise through the 2027-28 season Porzingis back Dubs. In Detroit, sharpshooter Kevin Huerter reportedly intends to sign a three-year, $27 million deal to remain with the Pistons Pistons' Huerter return. Meanwhile, Jusuf Nurkic plans to ink a two-year, $22 million contract with the Utah Jazz, where he is expected to fill a starting center role Nurkic to sign contract. Forward Julian Champagnie is set to sign a new three-year, $45 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs through the 2028-29 season Champagnie ink new deal, while Landry Shamet is expected to sign a four-year, $24 million deal with the champion New York Knicks Shamet set return.

The Oklahoma City Thunder exercised their 2026-27 contract option for forward Lu Dort, securing him for an additional season at $17.7 million Thunder pick up option. In other team option news, the Atlanta Hawks are declining Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option, making him an unrestricted free agent Hawks decline option. Bradley Beal has also opted for free agency after declining his $5.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers Beal opts free agency. Restricted free agent Jalen Duren is scheduled to meet with both the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings when free agency officially begins Duren to meet.

A seismic trade is reportedly in the works, with sources indicating the Memphis Grizzlies are sending two-time NBA All-Star Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers Grizzlies trading star Morant. The deal is expected to involve Jerami Grant and Kris Murray heading to Memphis. Ben Simmons, after a year away from the league, has stated his preparation for an NBA return, aiming to demonstrate improved health and strength to potential teams Simmons preparing for return.