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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 5:35 AM ET

NBA Free Agency Frenzy Continues

The NBA offseason is heating up, with teams making significant moves. The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed Donovan Mitchell to an extension worth nearly $275 million, a substantial commitment. In Washington, the Wizards are bringing back Khris Middleton, agreeing to a three-year, $17.6 million deal via a sign-and-trade with the Dallas Mavericks reuniting with the veteran. Jayson Tatum has spoken about the departure of Jaylen Brown, calling it a "tough" transition but expressing pride in their shared era with the Boston Celtics.

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Off the court, a jersey worn by New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Sotheby's, setting a record for his memorabilia. Meanwhile, Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst acknowledged the difficulty in trading Giannis Antetokounmpo, calling it a "very difficult decision" addressing the trade. In a surprising development, former ESPN senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps has joined the Atlanta Hawks front office joining the organization. Separately, a judge denied a bail modification request for Terry Rozier, which would have allowed him to practice with potential witnesses denying the request.