Sources: LeBron James will be patient and open minded in selecting his next destination but the priority is having a realistic chance at competing for a championship. He remains committed to playing at the highest level.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 30, 2026
Free agent guard Keon Ellis has agreed to a two-year, $18 million guaranteed deal with the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/YdLqrFZHhq
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
The Lakers are expected to land Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes, per @JakeLFischer
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 1, 2026
"The whole league is operating as if Mamu and Quentin Grimes are done there"
(h/t @hmfaigen ) pic.twitter.com/Z2L9ciOiAO
Guitarsoup said:Free agent 7-footer Branden Carlson has agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal to sign with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Portland picks up a big man who has developed in the OKC Thunder system over the last two seasons, finalizing a deal with @PrioritySports'… pic.twitter.com/N1XunKYLW3
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2026
Now the big moves can happen
Free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, with a player option for the second season, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/rXhDalEdhF
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
Guitarsoup said:Free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, with a player option for the second season, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/rXhDalEdhF
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
They were short a white guy after the Grayson Allen trade
superaggie73 said:Guitarsoup said:Free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, with a player option for the second season, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/rXhDalEdhF
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
They were short a white guy after the Grayson Allen trade
Yet my Rockets decided to sign Smart for more money annually and needed shooting. Make it make sense.
Free agent Bogdan Bogdanovic has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Rockets executives recruited Bogdanovic tonight and now land an established, playoff-tested shooter for his 10th NBA season. pic.twitter.com/U68eAXWswS
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
ok good, i was wondering about this part. nice work by mark and torrian https://t.co/n0MOgvOQsU
— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) July 1, 2026
Just in: Free agent Norman Powell has agreed to a two-year, $45 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Powell joins the Bulls as a potent scorer after an NBA All-Star season in Miami, averaging nearly 22 points over the last two years. pic.twitter.com/7cFk2zFxpD
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
Free agent Moe Wagner has agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN. The deal contains a mutual option guaranteeing the $19M while allowing either side to opt-in (not opt-out) along with having a conversation about doing a new contract next… pic.twitter.com/IVZbZiUprq
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
Free agent guard Mike Conley Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal to sign with the Boston Celtics, sources tell ESPN. Conley becomes only the 14th player in NBA history to reach 20 seasons. pic.twitter.com/RjZT8jhTzm
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
Grizz fans to Jazz fans in a few months when Jaren is playing center: https://t.co/6H5gbLeje4 pic.twitter.com/3XTIongFYN
— Evan Hayes B.A. M.S. (@E11Hayes) July 1, 2026
Free agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has agreed to a two-year, nearly $17 million deal to sign with the Indiana Pacers, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/qzUyLGX7DP
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
BLOCKBUSTER: The Boston Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/xNcNlIV2mh
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
Details on 76ers picks to the Celtics, per sources:
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026
-- 2028 first-round pick that could convert from a first to a swap that is more favorable to Boston
-- 2031 unprotected Philadelphia first
-- 2028 second round, most favorable of GSW/OKC/MIL
-- 2030 second, most favorable… https://t.co/nbxdEsvB4f
TheNotoriousP.I.P. said:
Wow that's a pathetic return, Brown must really be stirring **** up behind the scenes for them to take a desperate deal like that
I’m a free agent. I don’t have an agent right now just me and my family.
— Victor Oladipo (@VicOladipo) July 1, 2026
I know I have a lot left, and I genuinely love this game. I’d rather show you I’m ready than spend my time trying to explain why or flood you with analytics to prove it.
If you’re about winning, value…
Reports indicate Nico Harrison was seen leaving TD Garden shortly after the Jaylen Brown trade.
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) July 1, 2026
(Via @SharmsCharania) pic.twitter.com/xiWqcTVpat
Celtics front office grew concerned with Jaylen Brown’s hairline and viewed Paul George as an upgrade.
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) July 2, 2026
(Via @TheNBABase) pic.twitter.com/COhIEjpFYH
Jaylen Brown was not traded. Jaylen Brown was salary-dumped. The Celtics canvassed the league asking for anyone who might be interested. They were rebuffed. Repeatedly.
— Pensare Basketball (@PensareBBall) July 2, 2026
They could not manage to get a Tre Murphy swap with fillers. They couldn't manage to get a Jrue Holiday +… pic.twitter.com/Rm87FZOTjC