2026 NBA Free Agency and Trades

[Adrian]

NBACentral
@TheDunkCentral
·
2h
The Lakers and LeBron James are reportedly negotiating a new contract, per
@WindhorstESPN


“I think the focus right now is making a deal with the Lakers. Right now he's allowed to negotiate with the Lakers and I believe they are negotiating, I believe they're going back and forth,”

(Via
@ESPNCleveland
)

 

[Adrian]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49094075/sources-jazz-walker-kessler-not-close-deal-140m-offer

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

Evan Sidery
@esidery
·
45m
The Lakers are in active contract discussions with LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura.

Los Angeles figures to be active in the trade market as they prioritize re-signing this trio ahead of free agency.

 

[Adrian]

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Underdog NBA

@UnderdogNBA
·
4h
Free agency intel, via
@MikeAScotto
:

- If Lakers offer Austin Reaves close or to the full max, he'll stay; could consider other offers or sign-and-trade if not
- Hawks hope to retain CJ McCollum; projected AAV around $20M
- Nic Claxton is on Hornets' radar

 

[95pro]

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Underdog NBA

@UnderdogNBA
·
4h
Free agency intel, via
@MikeAScotto
:

- If Lakers offer Austin Reaves close or to the full max, he'll stay; could consider other offers or sign-and-trade if not
- Hawks hope to retain CJ McCollum; projected AAV around $20M
- Nic Claxton is on Hornets' radar

duh

 

[Adrian]

Espo 
@Espo
·
48m
Wouldn’t read anything into Mark Williams’ future based on the Book number change.

Number changes can take years depending on the situation.

 

[Adrian]

NBACentral
@TheDunkCentral
·
24m
The Atlanta Hawks are expected to explore the trade market for Jonathan Kuminga, per
@MikeAScotto


“The Hawks have conducted their due diligence and gauged Kuminga’s value on the trade market ahead of the draft, league sources told HoopsHype. With that said, the 23-year-old forward returning to the Hawks next season remains a real possibility.”

(Via https://hoopshype.com/story/sports/...a-draft-hawks-bulls-nets-hornets/90589007007/)

 

[Chaplin]

NBACentral
@TheDunkCentral
·
24m
The Atlanta Hawks are expected to explore the trade market for Jonathan Kuminga, per
@MikeAScotto


“The Hawks have conducted their due diligence and gauged Kuminga’s value on the trade market ahead of the draft, league sources told HoopsHype. With that said, the 23-year-old forward returning to the Hawks next season remains a real possibility.”

(Via https://hoopshype.com/story/sports/...a-draft-hawks-bulls-nets-hornets/90589007007/)

LOL maybe Atlanta can do what took GS years to do.

 

[Adrian]

Evan Sidery
@esidery
·
11h
A potential trade framework between the Pelicans and Warriors for Trey Murphy III:

Golden State: Murphy

New Orleans: Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, No. 11 overall, 2027 swap, 2028 1st

 

[Adrian]

Marc J. Spears
@MarcJSpears
·
6m
Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026–27 season to become a FA on Monday, sources. Washington remains the front runner for the four-time NBA All-Star as he loves the team and DC, but he still expects multiple team max interest.

 

[Phrazbit]

Marc J. Spears
@MarcJSpears
·
6m
Wizards star Trae Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026–27 season to become a FA on Monday, sources. Washington remains the front runner for the four-time NBA All-Star as he loves the team and DC, but he still expects multiple team max interest.

I think he's going to be in for a surprise.

 

[clyde2tw]

How about Brooks+GA for Giddy with Bulls, and Bulls trade GA + others for Morant that reunite Brooks and Morant in Chicago.

 

[Chaplin]

Brooks and Grayson for Josh Giddy?? That is a massive overpay.

 

[leclerc]

I had the impression Giddy was playing well and improving for the Bulls. Do you envision him as the primary ball handler so we can start Green, Booker, Giddey, Fleming and Maluach?

We need that Brooks fire on the team to win again. Not sure how long it lingers after he's yesterdays news. Will Dunn, Fleming, Goody, Villain Jr carry the torch?

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

Evan Sidery
@esidery
·
7h
The Nuggets are planning to pursue Bogdan Bogdanovic in free agency, providing Nikola Jokic one of his favorite Olympic teammates, per
@Eurohoopsnet
.

The Clippers will decline Bogdanovic’s team option, which makes him an unrestricted free agent.

 

[Adrian]

Evan Sidery
@esidery
·
6h
The Pistons have recently been in contact with Malik Beasley’s representatives on a potential return.

Beasley was sidelined this season due to an NBA investigation related to gambling.

There’s mutual interest on Beasley returning to Detroit on a one-year deal.

 

[Adrian]

NBACentral
@TheDunkCentral
·
1h
The Lakers are not expected to offer LeBron James anything close to a max contract, per
@mcten

 

[Adrian]

Evan Sidery
@esidery
·
7h
It looks like Walker Kessler recently followed Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on Instagram as he’s set to become a restricted free agent.

The Lakers are preparing to pursue Kessler as one of their top center targets, but it will take a lucrative sign-and-trade with the Jazz.

 

[leclerc]

Ayton one and done?

 

[Adrian]

NBACentral
@TheDunkCentral
·
1h
The Warriors reportedly really want Kawhi Leonard, per @KevinOConnor

 

[Adrian]

Fullcourtpass
@Fullcourtpass
·
1h
Ayo Dosunmu is open to returning to the Chicago Bulls, per
@KendallG13


“I know Ayo, from my conversations with him this summer, would be open to [returning to Chicago]”

(Via @thescorechicago
, h/t @Bullsfans)

 

[Adrian]

Kings Lead
@KingsLeadSM
·
7h
It's looking like Precious Achiuwa has a good chance of returning to the Kings, per
@James_HamNBA
.

His energy and presence would be huge for the rebuild

 

[Proximo]

Brooks and Grayson for Josh Giddy?? That is a massive overpay.

That's not going to happen. Brooks is not going anywhere right now.