NBA Basketball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 9, 2026, 8:33 PM ET

NBA Free Agency Buzz

LeBron James' free agency decision is still up in the air, with teams reportedly using voice memos to make their pitch. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry acknowledged the "allure" of teaming up with his longtime rival LeBron James late in their careers acknowledged the allure. The free agent market continues to churn, with the Washington Wizards bringing back Khris Middleton on a three-year, $17.6 million deal via a sign-and-trade. Updates on other major free agents and their next moves are also circulating circulating.

League Investigations and Legal Matters

A proposed trade involving Kawhi Leonard between the Clippers and Raptors is currently on hold pending an NBA probe into potential salary cap circumvention on hold. In a separate legal matter, U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall denied a request from Terry Rozier to modify his bail conditions, which would have allowed him to practice and play with potential witnesses denied a request.

Team Ownership and Personnel Moves

Dallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont is accused by Mark Cuban of engaging in "adversarial business practices" as part of a proposed relocation of the team from downtown Dallas accused of engaging. In Milwaukee, General Manager Jon Horst described the decision to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo as a "very difficult decision" described the decision. The Miami Heat formally welcomed back Tim Hardaway Jr., who will wear his father's No. 10 jersey, now with "Jr." appended. In personnel news, former ESPN senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps has joined the Atlanta Hawks' front office in a new role.

NBA Collectibles and Records

A jersey worn by New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals sold for over $1 million at Sotheby's, setting a record for any Brunson collectible after a bidding war.