The LeBron James sweepstakes have been heating up since he announced his departure from the LA Lakers on Tuesday. While the Golden State Warriors, his hometown team Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Miami Heat are leading the race to sign him, one Western Conference contender with a generational player on their roster could be in the […]
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Moe Wagner’s move to the Brooklyn Nets ends a memorable Orlando chapter with brother Franz Wagner and gives Magic fans a tough free agency goodbye.
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The Chicago Bulls are active in day two of Free Agency, using their cap space to sign veteran shooting guard Norman Powell.
The Orlando Magic have brought back one of their past franchise icons on a cheap, one-year deal for next year.
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When the Chicago Bulls officially ink the veteran All-Star Norman Powell to a new deal, the NBA veteran is expected to have a short-term, “balloon-style” deal, according to The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer. In the end, Powell could end up traded before the conclusion of the 2026-2027 NBA season, or he could be a free […]
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Given how other backup big men have cashed out early on in free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers should pat themselves on the back for their Thomas Bryant bargain.
Mike Brown thanked Jalen Brunson for being like Tim Duncan.
Former No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman has decided to continue his basketball career in Europe, with his agent, Misko Raznatovic, announcing that the search for a new club is officially underway. The move marks a new chapter for Wiseman, whose NBA career never developed as expected after the Warriors selected him in the 2020 […]
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The Brooklyn Nets have added frontcourt depth in free agency, agreeing to a two-year, $19 million contract with veteran center Moritz “Moe” Wagner, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto. The fully guaranteed deal includes a mutual option for the second season and nearly doubles Wagner’s salary from the previous year after he spent the past […]
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The Toronto Raptors traded for Kawhi Leonard again, which should reiterate a lesson the Boston Celtics should already know.
Free agent big man Moritz Wagner is making the move from Orlando to Brooklyn, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who reports (via Twitter) that Wagner and the Nets have agreed to a two-year, $19MM contract. Scotto adds that the second year will include a mutual option, similar to the one the Nets are also […]
LeBron James has shared a heartfelt message following his departure from the Lakers, expressing gratitude to the organization after eight seasons in Los Angeles. Shortly after the news became official, James responded to the Lakers’ farewell statement on X. “No, THANK YOU!” James wrote. “Truly a honor to wear the 💜💛 while trying to continuing […]
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The Brooklyn Nets reportedly landed center Moritz Wagner in free agency on Wednesday.
The Sacramento Kings have added frontcourt depth by agreeing to a two-way contract with Jonathan Mogbo, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Mogbo, the 31st overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, joins Sacramento after spending his first two NBA seasons with the Toronto Raptors. The 24-year-old forward appeared in 103 regular-season games during his stint […]
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Two-time NBA champion Chris Bosh picked the Lynx as his predicted 2026 WNBA champions. He would have earned plenty of praise from Lynx fans for recognizing how strong their team has been. However, he made the costly error of getting their golden rookie, Olivia Miles’ name wrong, and that’s something they couldn’t let slide. In […]
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Rumors are out there about Jalen Duren wanting to play in Boston, but barring some major changes from the Pistons and Celtics, don't count on it.
Luka Doncic shared a heartfelt message to LeBron James following news that the four-time NBA champion is leaving the Lakers in free agency after eight seasons with the franchise. The 27-year-old posted a photo of the two embracing after a game on Instagram, writing, “An honor to play with and learn from you @kingjames.” With […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder still have some roster problems to sort out, but one beloved veteran's path back to the team keeps getting narrower.
The early storylines from 2026 NBA free agency around the Los Angeles Lakers involve subtractions.
The Philadelphia 76ers now face their first major roadblock this offseason thanks to the Lakers.
The Boston Celtics have added one of the NBA’s most experienced point guards, agreeing to a one-year contract with veteran Mike Conley Jr., according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal makes Conley just the 14th player in league history to reach a 20th NBA season. Charania reported that Conley considered multiple offers before his agents, […]
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Free agent guard Marcus Smart has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Rockets that includes a player option for the second season, according to ESPN. The former Defensive Player of the Year will reunite with head coach Ime Udoka, giving Houston an experienced defender and playmaker to strengthen its backcourt rotation. The […]
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Some power forwards have already been signed in free agency, and these contracts have set a high bar for the remaining free agents.
Mike Conley is reportedly heading to Boston for his 20th NBA season.
The Celtics have signed Mike Conley to a one-year deal. Conley, who is 38 years old, is entering his 20th NBA season and joins the Celtics after stops with the Memphis Grizzlies (2007-2019), Utah Jazz (2019-2023), and Minnesota Timberwolves (2023-2026). Conley was the Timberwolves’ starting point guard until the 2024-2025 season, and came off the […]