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The New York Knicks are champions, sitting on the NBA's throne for the first time in decades. Now, 29 other teams will go to work in hopes of dethroning them.
With the NBA Draft having come and passed, the time for basketball's established stars and veteran contributors to change teams has arrived. Nowadays, rather than hit the open market, superstars tend to force a trade to preferred destination — take the recent Bucks-Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster for example — which means there aren't many big-name unrestricted free agents this summer. However, as it has many times in his legendary career, one name looms above them all: LeBron James.
With James' decision between retirement, re-signing with the Lakers or signing elsewhere remains to be seen, there are a few more lingering storylines developing this NBA offseason. With Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball already on the move, will Kawhi Leonard or Jaylen Brown join them on the trade market? Will James Harden and Jalen Duren re-up with their former squads or head somewhere new? And how will the Spurs, Thunder and Knicks re-tool as the top 2027 title contenders?
The Sporting News has you covered with all the latest NBA news as free agency officially arrives, marking a time of player movement across the league. Here's the latest on where players are heading, including moves from earlier this offseason.
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Jazz re-signing Jusuf Nurkic
- Date: June 29
- Source: Shams Charania
The Jazz will keep veteran center Jusuf Nurkic off the open market, as Nurkic will sign a two-year, $22 million deal to return with Walker Kessler's future up in the air.
Spurs extend Julian Champagnie
- Date: June 29
- Source: Shams Charania
The Spurs are declining Julian Champagnie's option and rewarding him with a three-year, $45 million deal after an impressive playoff run for the former undrafted free agent.
Clippers pick up option for Brook Lopez, decline Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nicolas Batum
- Date: June 29
- Source: Jake Fischer
The Clippers are declining options for veterans Bogdan Bogdanovic and Nicolas Batum, but they are picking up center Brook Lopez's $9.2 million option as he prepares for a 19th NBA season.
Knicks re-signing Landry Shamet
- Date: June 29
- Source: Shams Charania
Another key role player from the Knicks' championship roster is back, as New York is re-signing guard Landry Shamet to a four-year, $24 million deal. Shamet averaged 9.3 points per game for the Knicks this past season, shooting lights out in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Hawks decline Jonathan Kuminga's $23.4 million option
- Date: June 29
- Source: Shams Charania
The Hawks are declining F Jonathan Kuminga's $23.4 million club option, making him a free agent after a solid finish to the season in Atlanta.
Trail Blazers acquire Ja Morant from Grizzlies
- Date: June 29
- Source: Shams Charania
The Grizzlies are trading PG Ja Morant to the Trail Blazers, in exchange for forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. Morant, once considered one of the NBA's best young guards, fell out of favor in Memphis and saw his value tank after battling injuries, inefficiency and off-court troubles over the last handful of years. For now, Portland has Morant, Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday in its backcourt.
Hawks acquire former lottery pick Devin Carter
- Date: June 29
- Source: Shams Charania
The Hawks have acquired G Devin Carter and a future second-round pick from the Kings in an apparent salary dump. Carter, a lottery pick two years ago, played only 74 games in Sacramento and averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game this past season while battling efficiency issues.
Andrew Wiggins agrees to new deal with Heat
- Date: June 29
- Source: Shams Charania
Heat veteran Andrew Wiggins has opted into his $30.2 million player option for the 2026-27 season and is extending his contract through 2029, making it a three-year, $64 million deal with a player option for 2028-29.
Draymond Green declines player option
- Date: June 29
- Source: Shams Charania
Warriors forward Draymond Green has declined his $27.6 million option for next season, making him a free agent tomorrow. Green had been expected to pick up his option and return for a 15th season, but this move is another indication that the Warriors are looking to pursue LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Green is still likely to return on a reduced salary in that scenario.
Warriors set to pursue LeBron James, Anthony Davis
- Date: June 28
- Source: Shams Charania
The Warriors are planning to make a pitch to LeBron James and Anthony Davis about playing for the franchise, ESPN reports, with negotiations between James and the Lakers having "gone nowhere."
Davis is under contract with the Wizards, so reuniting him with James would require Golden State to work out a deal.
Kawhi Leonard trade buzz picking up with Raptors, Mavericks involved
- Date: June 28
- Source: Jake Fischer | The Athletic
It remains unclear how serious the Clippers are about moving Kawhi Leonard, but based on multiple reports on Sunday, there's a chance the superstar is traded.
Fischer reported that the Clippers have had "real trade conversations" with Leonard's former team, the Raptors, about a deal. That would hypothetically send Leonard back to the franchise where he won a title and Finals MVP in his only season, 2018-19.
The Athletic also reported, however, that the Mavericks, including president Masai Ujiri, have interested in acquiring Leonard, including a potential return package highlighted by P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson and draft picks.
Hornets sending Miles Bridges to Suns, acquiring Grayson Allen
- Date: June 28
- Source: Shams Charania
Phoenix and Charlotte are swapping high-level role players, with the Suns landing the athletic forward, Miles Bridges, and the Hornets trading for both Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale. Additionally, the Suns get a 2029 first-round pick and a 2027 second-round pick, while the Hornets get a 2033 first-round pick.
Bridges will enter the Suns' starting five an offensive weapon, while Allen should help backfill the void left by the Hornets' LaMelo Ball trade.
Thunder re-signing Isaiah Hartenstein
- Date: June 26
- Source: Shams Charania
After cutting ties with Wiggins and Joe, the Thunder have created some room to bring back their key center, Isaiah Hartenstein. He has agreed to a new three-year contract with OKC worth $75 million in new money.
Jose Alvarado agrees to new Knicks deal
- Date: June 26
- Source: Shams Charania
The defending champions are bringing back their pesky bench guard, with Alvarado signing a new three-year, $14 million deal with the Knicks.
Pistons acquiring Isaiah Joe from Thunder
- Date: June 26
- Source: Shams Charania
Isaiah Joe becomes another of the Thunder's cap casualties, being sent to another contender in Detroit.
Oklahoma City is landing two second-rounders in exchange for Joe.
Coby White agrees to three-year deal with Hornets
- Date: June 25
- Source: Shams Charania
In the aftermath of the Ball trade, the Hornets are locking in Coby White as their point guard, signing him to a new three-year, $74 million deal.
Timberwolves acquiring LaMelo Ball in blockbuster
- Date: June 25
- Source: Shams Charania
While an Antetokounmpo trade was expected, this is a trade that came more out of left field. The Hornets are moving on from longtime franchise focal point LaMelo Ball, sending him to the Timberwolves, where he'll make for an All-Star backcourt with Anthony Edwards.
Minnesota is also acquiring Josh Green, while sending Charlotte back Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033).
The Hornets get a haul of draft picks as they bid farewell to one of the NBA's more entertaining guards, while Minnesota finally has a true point guard next to Edwards.
Al Horford signing new Warriors deal
- Date: June 25
- Source: Shams Charania
Veteran big man Al Horford is heading back to Golden State, declining his player option with intentions to sign a new two-year, $14 million contract. The 40-year-old is returning for a 20th season.
Grizzlies trade for Isaiah Stewart
- Date: June 24
- Source: Shams Charania
During the 2026 NBA Draft, one of the notable active players moved was Pistons center Isaiah Stewart, who was dealt to Memphis for three second-round picks.
Austin Reaves agrees to Lakers extension
- Date: June 24
- Source: Shams Charania
Re-signing Austin Reaves was known to be the Lakers' top priority this offseason, and they checked it off the to-do list early. Despite some rumblings about whether a team like the Pistons or Nets could pry him away from L.A., Reaves is back in purple and gold, signing a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the Lakers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Heat
- Date: June 22
- Source: Shams Charania
The trade every NBA fan had been waiting for arrived shortly before the draft. Miami won the Giannis sweepstakes, acquiring the future Hall of Fame forward, along with Bobby Portis, in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, including No. 13 this year, one pick swap and one second-rounder.
Boston and Minnesota appeared to be other potential destinations for Antetokounmpo, but he will now pair with Bam Adebayo in a star-studded Heat frontcourt.
Ayo Dosunmu signing five-year extension with Timberwolves
- Date: June 22
- Source: Shams Charania
After clearing cap with the Randle trade, the Timberwolves are officially re-signing guard Ayo Dosunmu to a five-year, $112 million extension.
Nets acquire Julius Randle, send Nic Claxton to Chicago
- Date: June 22
- Source: Shams Charania
A three-team deal is in the works involving multiple key players, with the most notable being Julius Randle. The big man sees his time in Minnesota come to an end, being traded to the Nets.
Center Nic Claxton is also heading to the Bulls in the trade, per Charania, giving Chicago a younger big man with strong finishing skills.
Trae Young lands $212 million extension with Wizards
- Date: June 22
- Source: Shams Charania
Washington didn't get to see much from Trae Young after acquiring him last season, but with the Wizards eyeing contention in 2026-27, they have locked in their point guard for the long-term.
After opting out of his player option, Young has now agreed to a four-year deal worth around $212 million with Washington.
Hawks trading for Aaron Wiggins
- Date: June 21
- Source: Shams Charania
With the Thunder facing some key decisions on role players this offseason, they've parted with their first rotation player. OKC is sending guard Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta for two second-round picks, per Charania.
C.J. McCollum returning to Hawks
- Date: June 21
- Source: Shams Charania
After impressing vs. the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, veteran guard C.J. McCollum is heading back to the Hawks on a one-year, $21 million deal.
Suns bringing back Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, Mark Williams
- Date: June 20
- Source: Shams Charania
A few key contributors are set to return to Phoenix, signing extensions early in the offseason. Collin Gillespie has agreed to a new four-year, $48 million extension, per Charania.
Additionally, Jordan Goodwin has inked a three-year, $19 million deal to return to the Suns, while center Mark Williams is returning to the team on a three-year, $38 million contract.
NBA free agent signings by team
Atlanta Hawks
- G Aaron Wiggins (trade)
- G Devin Carter (trade)
Boston Celtics
Brooklyn Nets
- F Julius Randle (trade)
Charlotte Hornets
- F Naz Reid (trade)
- G Grayson Allen (trade)
- F Royce O'Neale (trade)
Chicago Bulls
- C Nic Claxton (trade)
Cleveland Cavaliers
Dallas Mavericks
Denver Nuggets
Detroit Pistons
- G Isaiah Joe (trade)
Golden State Warriors
Houston Rockets
Indiana Pacers
Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers
Memphis Grizzlies
- C Isaiah Stewart (trade)
- F Jerami Grant (trade)
- F Kris Murray (trade)
Miami Heat
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (trade)
- F Bobby Portis (trade)
Milwaukee Bucks
- G Tyler Herro (trade)
- C Kel'el Ware (trade)
- F Jaime Jaquez Jr. (trade)
- G Kasparas Jakucionis (trade)
Minnesota Timberwolves
- G LaMelo Ball (trade)
- G Josh Green (trade)
New Orleans Pelicans
New York Knicks
Oklahoma City Thunder
Orlando Magic
Philadelphia 76ers
Phoenix Suns
- F Miles Bridges (trade)
Portland Trail Blazers
- PG Ja Morant (trade)
Sacramento Kings
San Antonio Spurs
Toronto Raptors
Utah Jazz
Washington Wizards
Best NBA free agents available
Here is a list of the top 20 NBA free agents available, as ranked by SN's Steph Noh:
- C Jalen Duren (RFA)
- F LeBron James
- G Norman Powell
- C Walker Kessler (RFA)
- F Tari Eason (RFA)
- F Sandro Mamukelashvili
- G Marcus Smart
- F Tobias Harris
- C Robert Williams
- C Mitchell Robinson
- F Kelly Oubre
- G Peyton Watson (RFA)
- C Kristaps Porzigis
- F Dean Wade
- F Jonathan Kuminga
- G Matisse Thybulle
- G/F Kevin Huerter
- G Collin Sexton
- G De'Anthony Melton
- G Quentin Grimes
Duren, Kessler, Eason and Watson are all restricted free agents, so their respective teams would have the chance to match any offer sheet they sign.
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