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Last updated: July 7, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

NBA Player Movement & Extensions

The Eastern Conference has undergone significant reshuffling. The Cleveland Cavaliers have secured Donovan Mitchell long-term, agreeing to a four-year, $273 million maximum extension that includes a player option for the 2030-31 season agrees $273M max extension. In a surprising move, the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly acquiring Jaylen Brown, a deal that NBA executives are still processing due to Brown's perceived value execs react to trade. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have traded Caris LeVert and two second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks for Taurean Prince and Gary Harris trade LeVert Bucks. The Eastern Conference hierarchy is clearly in flux, with staying put no longer a viable strategy standing still may.

The Los Angeles Lakers are actively pursuing Jonathan Kuminga while also finalizing a one-year deal with veteran center Kevon Looney still pursuing free agent. The Washington Wizards are bringing back veteran forward Khris Middleton on a three-year, $17.6 million contract via a sign-and-trade reunite Mavs' Middleton. Amidst this flurry of activity, NBA executives are evaluating the five biggest overreactions to the initial week of free agency and trade season five biggest overreactions.

Player Health & Future Plans

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson underwent surgery on his left wrist and is expected to be cleared for basketball activities later this summer, according to sources Finals MVP Brunson having. In Denver, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic reaffirmed his commitment to the Nuggets but indicated he will wait until next summer to sign an extension on his current deal opts wait Nuggets extension.

League News & Player Retirements

Former NBA star Lamar Odom is expected to enter a plea deal in his DUI case, where he will plead no-contest to a reduced charge of reckless driving Odom enter plea deal. In Toronto, six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry has officially retired from the NBA after signing a one-day contract with the Raptors, the team where he spent nine seasons and won a championship Lowry retires Raptor. The league is also witnessing the dissolution of the marriage between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, a partnership described as a "marriage of convenience" that is now ending amicably dissolution LeBron-Lakers marriage.