The Thunder may hold the NBA's crown now, but as they seek to go back-to-back in the 2025-26 season, the other 29 teams are already preparing for their attempt to dethrone OKC for the Larry O'Brien trophy.

NBA free agency officially began on Monday, June 30, marking a tentpole event in the league's offseason and the busiest window for player movement of the entire summer. While the financial restraints of the current NBA have changed how teams pursue free agents and the number of stars that actually hit the open market, there are still some intriguing names available this offseason.

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LeBron James and Kyrie Irving were among the superstars with player options, making their respective decisions before the official free-agent window. Other standout players, like Myles Turner and Jonathan Kuminga, hit the open market.

Elsewhere, the NBA trade market is already piping hot. Kevin Durant, Jrue Holiday, C.J. McCollum and Desmond Bane are already among the list of players to reportedly be on the move, and there's sure to be more fireworks on the player movement front as teams solidify their free agency plans.

As things get hectic in the NBA world on the first day of free agency, The Sporting News has you covered with all the latest news surrounding player signings and trades, including what you may have missed from earlier in the offseason. 

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Jonathan Kuminga market cold over the weekend

• Date: July 6
• Source: Anthony Slater

Slater adds that the Kings have been Kuminga's most aggressive pursuer, but nothing has been close. The 22-year-old is a restricted free agent looking for a sizeable contract, although no one has been willing to meet his demands yet.

Bucks bring Ryan Rollins back on multi-year deal

• Date: July 6
• Source: Shams Charania

After agreeing to terms with Myles Turner, the Bucks rescinded Rollins' qualifying offer to make him an unrestricted free agent, but they bring him back on a three-year, $12 million deal with a player option for the third year.  The guard played in 56 games for the Bucks last year, averaging 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists during the year.

Bradley Beal exploring buyout options

• Date: July 6
• Source: Marc Stein

Beal, who is still under contract by the Suns, appears to be preparing for Phoenix to buy him out of his contract. The veteran has one-year and $53 million with a $57 million player option for the 2026-27 season left on his deal, along with a no-trade clause, but the Suns appear ready to move on.

Nuggets expect Jonas Valanciunas to honor his contract

• Date: July 6
• Source: Shams Charania

Valanciunas reportedly wants to sign with a team in Greece, but Denver would like him to to honor the final two years of his contract. The Nuggets traded for Valanciunas from the Kings to backup Nikola Jokic next year, so the saga between the two sides is only beginning.

Wizards take flier on Cam Whitmore

• Date: July 5
• Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

The Wizards are acquiring forward Cam Whitmore from the Rockets in exchange for two second-round picks. Whitmore, who turns 21 on Tuesday, showed promise as a rookie in 2023-24 but saw his role decrease slightly last season and didn't have a clear path to consistent minutes on a deep Rockets team. Whitmore is from Maryland and figures to have more of a chance to establish himself with the rebuilding Wizards. 

Moe Wagner returns to Magic on one-year deal

• Date: July 4
• Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Forward/center Moe Wagner is heading back to Orlando on a one-year, $5 million deal. The big man and brother of Franz Wagner remains with the Magic for next season after tearing his ACL in 2024-25 during a breakout season.

Lakers re-sign Jaxson Hayes

• Date: July 3
• Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

After landing DeAndre Ayton, the Lakers are also bringing back center Jaxson Hayes for 2025-26. It's a one-year deal, with Hayes likely to remain a key piece of J.J. Redick's center rotation as he was last year.

Rockets waive Jock Landale

• Date: July 3
• Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Houston is waiving center Jock Landale after already bringing back Steven Adams, then landing Clint Capela and Dorian Finney-Smith this offseason, per Charania. Landale is "is expected to sign with his preferred destination" after clearing waivers.

Jonas Valanciunas traveling to Greece, 'hopes' to be released by NBA contract

• Date: July 4
• Source: Marc Stein

With reports over recent days that soon-to-be Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas was eyeing an exit from the NBA for Greek basketball, Stein reports Friday that the center is traveling to Greece and "hopes to be released from his NBA contract" after the Denver-Sacramento trade becomes official.

The Nuggets reportedly sent Dario Saric to the Kings in exchange for Valanciunas recently, expecting that he'd become their new backup center. Instead, Denver would gain access to its full MLE if Valanciunas is released from his deal.

Lakers engaged in talks with Heat about Andrew Wiggins

• Date: July 3
• Source: Jovan Buha

As Los Angeles looks for more help on the perimeter, Andrew Wiggins has emerged as a candidate. The Heat are reportedly seeking Dalotn Knecht, Rui Hachimura and a first round pick, according to Lakers insider Jovan Buha.

Rockets, Suns working to expand Kevin Durant trade to involve seven teams

• Date: July 2
• Source: Fred Katz

The agreed-upon trade that sends Kevin Durant from Phoenix to Houston has not yet been finalized, partly because more teams could get involved. The deal could expand to include a league-record seven teams, according to The Athletic's Fred Katz. 

Atlanta, Brooklyn, Golden State, Minnesota and the Los Angeles Lakers are the other five teams.

Kings, Pistons re-open talks over Malik Monk-Dennis Schroeder swap

• Date: July 2
• Source: Brett Siegel

The Kings and Pistons are discussing the possibility of a sign-and-trade deal involving Dennis Schroder, according to Clutch Points' Brett Siegel. Reportedly, Sacramento is open to moving Malik Monk to acquire the German guard. Schroder averaged 13.1 points and 5.4 assists across 75 games with Detroit, Golden State and Brooklyn. Monk, meanwhile, posted career-high averages in points (17.2), assists (5.6),  rebounds (3.8) and steals (0.9).

Lakers land Deandre Ayton with two-year deal

• Date: July 2
• Source: Chris Haynes

The Lakers nabbed one of the waiver wire's most captivating talents on Wednesday, securing the services of former Trail Blazers big Deandre Ayton. The former first-overall pick averaged 14.4 points and 10.2 rebounds in 2024-25. Ayton will receive an average annual value of $8.8 million. That should go nicely with the more than the more than $30 million Portland owes him after buying him out. He'lll still have s player option after available after next season.

Hornets to round out backcourt with Spencer Dinwiddie

• Date: July 2
• Source: Shams Charania

Charlotte continues its busy offseason by agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran point guard Spencer Dinwiddie. The Hornets add Dinwiddie to a backcourt that also features LaMelo Ball and the recently acquired Collin Sexton.

Warriors, Celtics, Lakers among teams interested in a deal with Damian Lillard

• Date: July 2
• Source: Eric Nehm, Sam Amick and Joe Vardon

Not even 24 hours after being waived by the Bucks, Lillard has a robust market in free agency. The trio of reporters from The Athletic report that Golden State, Boston and Los Angeles are "among the many teams that would have interest in doing a deal sooner rather than later," though it is unclear if Lillard wants to rehab his Achilles while under an NBA contract or on his own time.

Eric Gordon re-signs with 76ers 

• Date: July 1
• Source: 76ers

Gordon is set for a second season in the City of Brotherly Love as he re-signed with the Sixers on a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum. He averaged 6.8 points over 39 games (13 starts) with Philadelphia in 2024-25 and will now look to be a part of the team's bounce-back campaign.

Warriors have contacted Damian Lillard

• Date: July 1
• Source: Marc Spears

Lillard has been available for not even half a day, but Golden State reportedly has already reached out to him. The point guard will miss most of next season with an Achilles injury but will still have options in this current market.

Hornets bring Tre Mann back on three-year deal

• Date: July 1
• Source: Shams Charania

Charlotte and Mann have agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal after Mann had a career-best season in limited action for the Hornets. Mann played in just 13 games, but he scored a career-high 14.1 points per game while collecting 3.0 assists and 2.9 rebounds.

Pistons to acquire Duncan Robinson from Heat via sign-and-trade

• Date: July 1
• Source: Shams Charania

The Pistons add a sharpshooter in Robinson, who is reportedly joining the franchise on a three-year, $48 million contract. Charania reports that it is a sign-and-trade with the Heat, who will receive Italian forward Simone Fontecchio in return.

Nuggets reach agreement with Tim Hardaway Jr.

• Date: July 1
• Source: Shams Charania

Denver continues its busy offseason by agreeing to a one-year deal with sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr. Last season, Hardaway averaged 11.0 points per game while shooting 36.8 percent from 3-point range, another big addition for one of the league's worst 3-point shooting teams in 2024-25.

Lakers considering Al Horford in addition to Deandre Ayton

• Date: July 1
• Source: Sam Amick, Dan Woike

As L.A.'s pursuit of a center continues, it has its sights set on Deandre Ayton in addition to Al Horford. Reporting from Amick and Woike suggests that the Lakers would be interested in bringing both big men in to round out the frontcourt rotation.

Celtics add Josh Minott

• Date: July 1
• Source: Shams Charania

Boston continues to round out its bench rotation with three-year veteran Josh Minott. He saw limited playing time during his time with the Timberwolves but has an opportunity to carve a role with the Celtics, who are in a transitional phase.

Raptors to sign Sandro Mamukelashvili

• Date: July 1
• Source: Shams Charania

Toronto has filled its final vacant roster spot with Mamukelashvili, who spent the better part of the last three seasons with the Spurs. Last season, he averaged 6.3 points in 11.2 minutes per game, including an impressive 34-point, nine-rebound performance in under 20 minutes of action on March 19.

Bucks add Gary Harris on two-year deal

• Date: July 1
• Source: Shams Charania

Milwaukee continues a busy second day of free agency by reaching an agreement with 11-year veteran Gary Harris. Harris, who will be 31 next season, saw his role decrease over the life of his contract in Orlando. He has a new beginning and an opportunity to step back into a larger role with the Bucks.

Kings, Nuggets swap Jonas Valanciunas for Dario Saric

• Date: July 1
• Source: Shams Charania

Denver bolsters its frontcourt rotation by adding Valanciunas from Sacramento in exchange for Saric. Valanciunas, 33, averaged 10.4 points and 7.7 rebounds over 81 games last season and likely steps into a role as Nikola Jokic's backup.

Milwaukee waives Damian Lillard

• Date: July 1
• Source: Shams Charania

The Bucks will waive and stretch the remaining $113 million contract on Lillard to make space to sign Myles Turner. Lillard, who will turn 35 this summer, will spend the 2025-26 season rehabbing the torn Achilles suffered during the NBA Playoffs.

Lillard becomes an unrestricted free agent and is expected to command interest from around the league.

Bucks make stunning move to add Myles Turner

• Date: July 1
• Source: Shams Charania

In perhaps the most stunning move of the free agency period, Myles Turner has reached an agreement to sign a four-year, $107 million deal with the Bucks. Turner was the longest-tenured member of the Pacers roster and anchored the team's defense during its run to the 2025 NBA Finals.

Knicks to add Guerschon Yabusele

• Date: July 1
• Source: Shams Charania

New York is adding to its second unit, reportedly reaching an agreement with Guerschon Yabusele on a two-year deal worth $12 million. 

Pistons eyeing Malik Monk, Duncan Robinson

• Date: June 30
• Source: Jake Fischer

With Malik Beasley facing a federal investigation for potential gambling violations, the Pistons are targeting a trade for Kings sixth man Malik Monk, Jake Fischer reports. Any deal with Sacramento could be executed as part of a Dennis Schroder sign-and-trade. Duncan Robinson is also on Detroit's radar, while the Pistons added Caris LeVert to help fill the void earlier Monday.

Gary Trent Jr. set to return to Bucks on two-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Veteran guard Gary Trent Jr. is returning to the Bucks on a two-year, $7.5 million deal. He shot 41.6 percent from deep last season, averaging 11.1 points per game in his first season in Milwaukee.

76ers signing Trendon Watford to two-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Philadelphia is signing forward Trendon Watford to a two-year, $5.3 million contract. The 24-year-old posted 10.2 points per game for the Nets last season.

Jordan Clarkson intends to sign with Knicks

Date: June 30

Source: Chris Hayes

After agreeing to a buyout with Utah before free agency, guard Jordan Clarkson intends to sign with the Knicks. The 33-year-old, known for his scoring punch, averaged 16.9 points per game for the Jazz last season. His 5.5-season run in Utah comes to an end by joining New York.

Bucks bringing back Taurean Prince on two-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Forward Taurean Prince is returning to Milwaukee on a two-year, $7.1 million contract. The veteran averaged 8.2 points per game for the Bucks last season.

Mason Plumlee signs with Hornets

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Free-agent center Mason Plumlee is heading to Charlotte on a one-year, $3.6 million contract. The veteran spent the 2024-25 season with the Suns, averaging 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.

Luke Kennard heading to Hawks on one-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Atlanta is signing sharpshooting guard Luke Kennard to a one-year, $11 million contract. He'll join Trae Young, Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in the Hawks' backcourt, bringing a ton of 3-point shooting to the team. 

Kennard shot 43.3% from deep and averaged 8.9 points per game last season for Memphis.

Nigel Hayes-Davis agrees to one-year deal with Suns

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

The 2025 Euroleague Finals MVP and Turkish Cup MVP, forward Nigel Hayes-Davis, has agreed to a fully-guaranteed one-year deal with Phoenix. A former Wisconsin Badger in college, Hayes-Davis first went overseas in 2018 after a few NBA stops.

He now returns to the league after finding success over a few Euroleague seasons.

Magic adding Tyus Jones to 2025-26 backcourt

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Orlando is signing guard Tyus Jones to a one-year, $7 million deal. He joins Desmond Bane as the Magic's offseason backcourt additions, two well-regarded shooters and playmakers that will add some offense behind Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.

Jones averaged 10.2 points and 5.3 assists per game for the Suns last season.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker heading to Hawks on $62 million contract

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

One of the top defensive players is off the open market, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker has agreed to a four-year, $62 million deal to join the Hawks that includes a player option and trade kicker. Per Jake Fischer, Alexander-Walker's deal will come via a sign-and-trade with Minnesota that sends back a second-round pick and cash.

The former Timberwolves guard, 26, averaged 9.4 points, 2.7 assists and 0.6 steals last season. He's become a defensive weapon and knockdown 3-point shooter in the backcourt, and he'll pair well with Trae Young in Atlanta.

Luka Garza joining Celtics on two-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Center Luka Garza is heading to Boston on a two-year, $5.5 million deal that's fully guaranteed. After Luke Kornet departed for San Antonio, Garza gives the Celtics some more size off the bench. He averaged 3.5 points per game for Minnesota last season.

Kings sign G Dennis Schröder

Date: June 30

Source: Fred Katz, The Athletic 

Veteran guard Dennis Schröder is heading to Sacramento to join the Kings. Schröder, 31, averaged 13.1 points and 5.4 assists between the Nets, Warriors and Pistons last season.

Brook Lopez heading to Clippers on two-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Veteran center Brook Lopez is joining the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $18 million deal. Lopez has been with the Bucks for the past seven seasons, becoming a knockdown shooter and shot-blocker next to Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the 37-year-old is moving on to join the Clippers.

Lopez averaged 13.0 points and 1.9 blocks per game last season, and he'll bring a two-way impact to Ty Lue's frontcourt.

Pistons ink G Caris LeVert to two-year contract

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Detroit is grabbing one of the top backcourt scorers off the open market, signing guard Caris LeVert to a two-year, $29 million deal. LeVert, 30, averaged 12.1 points per game last season for the Hawks and Cavaliers, and he's averaged double-digit points in eight consecutive seasons.

Clint Capela heading for reunion with Rockets on three-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Center Clint Capela is heading back to Houston on a three-year, $21.5 million contract, which is fully guaranteed. Capela, 31, spent the first six seasons of his career with the Rockets, becoming a strong lob threat and paint presence along the way. 

He played five seasons for the Hawks, but now departs from Atlanta to return to the team that drafted him. Capela averaged 8.9 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.0 block per game last season, and he becomes the Rockets' latest frontcourt addition alongside Finney-Smith and Durant.

Capela is joining Houston via a sign-and-trade that sends a 2031 second-round pick swap and cash to Atlanta.

Luke Kornet agrees to $41 million deal with Spurs

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Center Luke Kornet is heading to San Antonio on a four-year, $41 million contract. While Kornet has become a valuable backup big man over his past few seasons in Boston, it's a somewhat surprising contract total for the 29-year-old center, who gets a strong payday to back up Victor Wembanyama for the Spurs moving forward.

Kornet averaged 6.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 block per game for the Celtics last season.

C Kevon Looney leaves Golden State to sign two-year deal with Pelicans

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Kevon Looney, who won three titles with the Warriors, is joining a new team for the first time in his career, signing a two-year, $16 million contract with the Pelicans.

Known for his durability and versatility throughout his career in Golden State, Looney averaged 4.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game last season.

Bruce Brown returns to Denver on one-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Bruce Brown, who won a title with the Nuggets in 2023, is returning to the team on a one-year deal. Brown left Denver for the Pacers in the 2023 offseason, but has also played for Toronto and New Orleans since then. He averaged 8.3 points and 4.0 rebounds per game last season.

Bucks re-signing Kevin Porter Jr. to two-year contract

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a new two-year, $11 million deal with the Bucks that includes a player option in the second season. Over 30 games last season, Porter Jr. averaged 11.7 points and 3.7 assists.

Grizzlies signing Ty Jerome to three-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Memphis lands a key free agent guard in Ty Jerome on a three-year, $28 million deal that includes a player option in the final year.

The 27-year-old broke out for the Cavaliers in 2024-25, averaging 12.5 points, 3.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He's set to bring some scoring and playmaking to the Grizzlies' backcourt behind Ja Morant.

Nuggets trading Michael Porter Jr., first-round pick to Nets for Cameron Johnson

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

In a somewhat surprising move for both sides, the Nuggets are sending F Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn, along with a 2032 first-round pick, in exchange for F Cam Johnson.

Porter Jr. has been a key member of Denver's franchise since he was drafted in 2018, winning a championship with the team in 2023. He's averaged 15-plus points per game in four of his six NBA seasons as a knockdown shooter and big wing, but in all likelihood, this is a financially-focused move for the Nuggets. Porter Jr. has two years remaining on the five-year, $179 million extension he signed in 2022.

In exchange, Denver is getting a similar player in Johnson, also a wing known for his shooting skills and all-around scoring. Johnson averaged 18.8 points per game for the Nets last season, and he's set to take on a similar role as Porter Jr. alongside Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic in 2025-26. Meanwhile, Brooklyn acquires a borderline star scorer in Porter Jr.

Mavericks officially signing D'Angelo Russell to two-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

After rumors indicated that Dallas was interesting in bringing in D'Angelo Russell, the Mavericks are reportedly making that interest official, signing him to a two-year, $13 million deal. He'll have a player option in the second season.

Russell, 29, averaged 12.6 points and 5.1 assists per game between the Lakers and Nets in 2024-25. With Kyrie Irving out for a significant portion of the 2025-26 season due to injury, Russell is likely set to take on a significant role for Dallas to begin the new season.

Bulls bringing back G Tre Jones on three-year contract

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Tre Jones is going back to Chicago on a three-year, $24 million deal. After joining the Bulls in 2024-25, Jones averaged 7.2 points and 4.2 assists per game between Chicago and San Antonio.

Lakers sign F Jake LaRavia to two-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Los Angeles has agreed to terms with forward Jake LaRavia on a two-year, $12 million contract. LaRavia, 23, averaged 6.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game between the Grizzlies and Kings last season. His deal is fully guaranteed.

Grizzlies working to buyout Cole Anthony

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

After acquiring Cole Anthony in the Desmond Bane-to-Orlando trade, the Grizzlies are working with the guard on "a resolution that allows Memphis to create the necessary cap space" to extend Jaren Jackson Jr., which will allow Anthony to find his next destination. 

The soon-to-be free agent guard averaged 9.4 points per game for the Magic last season.

Pistons re-sign Paul Reed to two-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Pistons big man Paul Reed is re-signing with the team on a two-year, $11 million contract. The 26-year-old averaged 4.1 points and 2.7 rebounds as a versatile member of Detroit's frontcourt last season.

Grizzlies re-sign Cam Spencer

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

The Grizzlies are retaining another key player, re-signing guard Cam Spencer to a two-year, $4.5 fully guaranteed deal. Spencer was a two-way rookie in 2024-25 after being selected 53rd overall in the 2024 draft.

Dorian Finney-Smith agrees to four-year contract with Rockets

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Houston's huge offseason continues, as the team is reportedly signing former Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith to a four-year, $53 million deal. 

Finney-Smith, regarded as one of the most versatile veteran defenders in the league, also averaged 8.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game between Dallas and L.A. last season. He joins Kevin Durant as Houston's outside additions so far this offseason.

Grizzlies bring back Santi Aldama on three-year deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Memphis is also re-signing power forward Santi Aldama to a three-year, $52.5 million contract. Aldama, 24, is coming off a career season in which he averaged 12.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.

Jaren Jackson Jr., Grizzlies agree to max extension

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Memphis is reportedly signing star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. to a five-year, $240 million max extension. The deal includes a player option in 2029-30.

Jackson, a former Defensive Player of the Year, is 25 years old and coming off a 2024-25 season in which he averaged 22.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.

Jazz, Jordan Clarkson agree to buyout

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Clarkson will join free agency as a veteran point guard who averaged 16.2 points, 3.7 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game in 27 games with Utah last year. At 32 years old, Clarkson can provide guard depth to contending teams off the bench next year, or even fill in as a starter for some organizations.

Clippers bringing back Nic Batum

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Batum declined a $4.9 million player option for next year but instead gets a raise on a new two-year, $11.5 million contract with Los Angeles. Outside of half a season with the 76ers, Batum has spent most of the last five years with the Clippers and played in 78 games last year off the bench at 36 years old.

D'Angelo Russell expected to sign with Mavericks

Date: June 30

Source: Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News

Free agency doesn't officially begin until 6:00 p.m. ET, but Russell and the Mavericks are already reportedly talking about a two-year deal. The point guard is well-traveled in his 11-year career, and is coming off a season where he averaged 12.6 points and 5.1 assists for the Nets and Lakers.

If Russell does sign in Dallas, he will help the team bridge the gap until point guard Kyrie Irving returns from a torn ACL. Irvin suffered the injury in February, which means he will miss a good portion of next season.

Nets, Day'Ron Sharpe agree to deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Just like Ziaire Williams, Sharpe is signing a two-year, $12 million deal to r-sign with Brooklyn after having a career-year last season. The big man produced 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game over 50 games in what was his fourth season in the NBA, all of which have been with the Nets.

Joe Ingles returning to Timberwolves

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

The veteran Ingles is coming off his 12th NBA season and first in Minnesota, where he played in just six minutes per game over 19 games total. According to Charania, Ingles will sign a one-year, $3.6 million deal to stay with the Timberwolves next year.

Nets re-sign Ziaire Williams

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Williams, who was traded from Memphis to Brooklyn last offseason, returns to the Nets on a two-year, $12 million deal. The 23-year-old played in 63 games for Brooklyn last year and averaged a career-high 10.0 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, while starting in 45 games over the course of the season.

Trail Blazers, Deandre Ayton agree to buyout 

Date: June 29

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Trail Blazers C Deandre Ayton is headed for free agency after agreeing to a contract buyout with Portland. The former No. 1 pick missed 69 games in his two seasons with the Blazers and wasn’t needed any longer with Donovan Clingan in the fold and Yang Hansen expected to come over to the NBA immediately. Ayton figures to command heavy interest from center-needy teams, given the thin free agent class.

Jabari Smith signs 5-year extension with Rockets

Date: June 29

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

The Rockets are signing F Jabari Smith to a five-year, $122 million extension, taking the former No. 3 pick’s contract through 2031. Smith is just becoming extension-eligible for the first time, and the Rockets are looking for him to make a leap in his fourth season after his production leveled out a bit in 2024-25. 

Bobby Portis to sign new deal with Bucks

Date: June 29

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Bucks big man Bobby Portis reportedly agreed to a new three-year, $44 million deal to remain with the franchise, with a player option in 2027-28. Portis was set to hit free agency, but will now remain in Milwaukee after averaging 13.9 points per game last season.

James Harden agrees to extension with Clippers

Date: June 29

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

James Harden is set to decline his player option with the Clippers so he can sign a new two-year, $81.5 million contract extension with the franchise. The second year of the deal is a player option and partially guaranteed.

Harden has remained one of the game's best offensive talents in his two seasons in LA, averaging 22.8 points and 8.7 assists per game last season. He's now set to remain with the Clippers for at least the 2025-26 season, his age 36 campaign. 

Thunder extend Ajay Mitchell

Date: June 29

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Oklahoma City extended another role player from its championship squad in Ajay Mitchell, signing the guard to a three-year, $9 million deal after declining his team option. As a second-round rookie last season, Mitchell averaged 6.5 points over 36 games.

Jazz send Collin Sexton to Charlotte, get Jusuf Nurkic in return

Date: June 29

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Utah is trading guard Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Hornets in exchange for Jusuf Nurkic. Sexton, 26, averaged 18.4 points per game last season and has become one of the top bench scorers in the NBA, adding to Charlotte's backcourt.

The Jazz get back Nurkic, a veteran center who averaged 8.9 points and 7.8 rebounds across 26 games last season.

Julius Randle agrees to three-year extension with Timberwolves

Date: June 29

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

The Timberwolves retained their second key frontcourt member of the offseason, agreeing to a new three-year, $100 million deal with Julius Randle that includes a player option in 2027-28.

Randle landed in Minnesota before the 2024-25 season via trade, and he became a solid second scoring option for the Timberwolves behind Anthony Edwards. Minnesota is set to keep its Edwards-Randle-Reid-Gobert core together for at least one more season, as it has locked up two of its key free agents now.

LeBron James opts into Lakers' player option for 2025-26

Date: June 29

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Another big player-option domino fell before the deadline with the 40-year-old James opting into a player option for the first time of his storied career. Now, James is set to take on his $52.6 million price tag for 2025-26 in Los Angeles.

While the opt-in does leave the possibility of a trade open, James is currently locked into the Lakers' cap sheet instead of opting out and signing a new deal. His agent, Rich Paul, said when the opt-in was announced that he and James "understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career."

Jaylin Williams agrees to extension with Thunder

Date: June 29

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Oklahoma City retained a key bench piece in Jaylin Williams, who agreed to a new three-year, $24 million deal. The Thunder declined Williams' team option to make the deal happen, and there will be a team option on the third year of the new extension.

Williams averaged 5.9 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Thunder in 2024-25.

Wizards acquire Dillon Jones and a second-round pick from Thunder

Date: June 28

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

The defending champion Thunder sent Dillon Jones and a second-round pick to the Wizards, who sent out Colby Jones to OKC. Jones is set to be released.

Garrett Temple set to return to Raptors on one-year deal

Date: June 28

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Entering his 16th NBA season, Garrett Temple agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to Toronto. 

Sam Merrill agrees to extension with Cavaliers

Date: June 28

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Sam Merril and the Cavaliers agreed to a four-year, $38 million extension. The former No. 60 overall pick has become a standout shooter for Cleveland, shooting 37.2 percent from deep last season.

Davion Mitchell agrees to extension with Heat

Date: June 28

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Standout defender Davion Mitchell re-signed with the Heat on a two-year, $24 million contract. The fully-guaranteed deal assures that Michell, who was set to be a restricted free agent, returns to Miami, where he averaged 10.3 points and 5.3 assists in 30 games last season.

Cavaliers and Bulls swap Isaac Okoro for Lonzo Ball

Date: June 28

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

In a rare player-for-player trade, Cleveland send Isaac Okoro to Chicago for Lonzo Ball. Ball, 27, averaged 7.6 points and 3.3 assists per game last season and will bring defensive playmaking and passing to the Cavaliers' bench next season. Ball returned to the floor from a multi-year injury in 2024-25.

Meanwhile, the Bulls add a 3-and-D forward in Okoro.

Naz Reid signs five-year extension with Timberwolves

Date: June 27

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Minnesota's former Sixth Man of the Year, Naz Reid, agreed to a five-year, $125 million deal to stay with the Timberwolves. Reid declined his player option for 2025-26 to sign the extension, avoiding free agency and remaining with the team he's grown into an elite player with.

Reid averaged 14.2 points per game in 2024-25 and will remain a key member of Minnesota's frontcourt.

76ers extend Justin Edwards on a three-year deal

Date: June 27

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Already a success story as an undrafted free agent in 2024, Justin Edwards agreed to a new three-year deal to stay with the 76ers. He had a team option for next season, but instead, Philadelphia will lock him into a longer-term contract, which has two guaranteed years and a $2 million tag for next season.

Although the 2024-25 season was one to forget for the 76ers, Edwards was a bright spot, averaging 10.1 points per game as an undrafted rookie.

Rockets to re-sign Jae'Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green

Date: June 27

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

In a rare report of three player signings in one, Houston is reportedly set to sign Jae'Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday and Jeff Green to respective new contracts for 2025-26. All three were key members of a Rockets team that was the West's No. 2 seed last season.

Hornets send center Mark Williams to Suns for draft capital

Date: June 25

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

On NBA Draft day, the Hornets agreed to send center Mark Williams to Phoenix in exchange for the No. 29 pick in the first round and a first-rounder in 2029, which is the least favorable of Cleveland, Utah, and Minnesota (1-5 protected).

While the Suns added more size with Williams alongside their No. 10 pick, Maluach, Charlotte got two first-round picks in exchange. The Hornets then took Liam McNeeley at No. 29.

Fred VanVleet signs two-year extension with Rockets

Date: June 25

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Fred VanVleet had a team option for 2025-26, but that will be declined so the guard can sign a new two-year, $50 million deal to remain in Houston.

The Rockets will retain VanVleet alongside their trade addition, Durant, with VanVleet also having a player option for the 2026-27 season.

Kyrie Irving opts out of player option, set to sign new extension with Mavericks

Date: June 24

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

While Kyrie Irving could have become one of the best players on the open market, he's not going to become available. The currently-injured veteran guard opted out of his $43 million player option with the intentions of signing a new three-year, $119 million contract with the Mavericks.

With the deal set to take Irving through the 2027-28 season, he'll remain in Dallas as he continues recovering from a torn ACL into next season.

Three-team trade sends Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta, Georges Niang to Boston and No. 22 pick to Brooklyn

Date: June 24

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

The Celtics' second cap-cutting move of the offseason was sending out their top big man, Kristaps Porzingis. As the Hawks landed Porzingis to pair with Trae Young and some young pieces, plus two second-rounders, the Celtics received Georges Niang and a second-round pick, while the Nets acquired Terance Mann and the No. 22 pick in this year's draft, which became Drake Powell.

Once again, Boston flipped a key player in its starting lineup primarily for financial reasons, with the Hawks taking advantage and adding a dynamic player to their frontcourt. Brooklyn capitalized on the deal by landing a first-round pick, which it used on Powell soon after.

Pelicans trade C.J. McCollum-centered package to Wizards, land Jordan Poole and more

Date: June 24

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Another early offseason trade came before the draft, with New Orleans sending C.J. McCollum, Kelly Olynyk and a future second-round pick to Washington in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and the 40th pick in the 2025 draft, which became Micah Peavy.

While the Wizards added a veteran guard on an expiring contract with McCollum, New Orleans got a bit younger with Poole, who is under contract for two more seasons.

Celtics send Jrue Holiday to Portland for Anfernee Simons, second-rounders

Date: June 23

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

The Celtics were highly expected to shed salary this offseason, and their first step toward that goal came in flipping veteran guard Jrue Holiday. The Trail Blazers landed Holiday while sending out a strong scorer in Simons, plus two second-round picks.

Money was a key part of this deal, as Holiday is owed around $72 million in 2026-27 and 2027-28, assuming he exercises his 2027 player option. Boston was seeking to avoid the second apron this offseason; Holiday was the team's first financial victim, with Portland taking a swing on the veteran's defensive chops and leadership meshing with its younger roster.

Meanwhile, the Celtics added a player in Simons who can help fill a scoring void in 2025-26 as Jayson Tatum recovers from his long-term injury.

Daniel Gafford signs extension with Mavericks

Date: June 23

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

Dallas agreed to three-year contract extension worth nearly $60 million with one of its centers, Daniel Gafford.

Gafford first joined the Mavericks via trade two seasons ago, and he's been one of the NBA's most efficient players since. The 26-year-old averaged 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game in 2024-25, and he's now set to stick around with a lengthy Dallas team that includes Anthony Davis, Dereck Lively II and Cooper Flagg.

Rockets land Kevin Durant from Suns for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and draft capital

Date: June 22

Source: Shams Charania, ESPN

The first domino of the NBA offseason fell before the Finals even ended, with the Rockets and Suns reportedly agreeing to a trade involving veteran superstar Kevin Durant. 

With Durant highly expected to be traded this offseason, Houston won the sweepstakes, sending back Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft (Khaman Maluach) and five second-round picks.

As Durant, 36, joins the West's No. 2 seed last season and a strong young core including Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun, Phoenix adds a growing star in Green, a new first-round rookie, picks and some cap relief.

MORE: A guide to how NBA free agency works

NBA free agent signings by team

Atlanta Hawks

• C Kristaps Porzingis (trade)
• G Nickeil Alexander-Walker (four years, $62 million)
• G Luke Kennard (one year, $11 million)

Boston Celtics

• G Anfernee Simons (trade)
• F Georges Niang (trade)
• C Luka Garza (two years, $5.5 million)
• F Josh Minott (two years, $5.5 million)

Brooklyn Nets

• G Terance Mann (trade)
• F Michael Porter Jr. (trade)

Charlotte Hornets

• G Collin Sexton (trade)
• C Mason Plumlee (one year, $3.6 million)
• G Pat Connaughton (trade)
• G Spencer Dinwiddie (one-year)

Chicago Bulls

• F Isaac Okoro (trade)

Cleveland Cavaliers

• G Lonzo Ball (trade)
• F Larry Nance Jr. (one year)

Dallas Mavericks

• G D'Angelo Russell (two years, $13 million)

Denver Nuggets

• F Cameron Johnson (trade)
• G Bruce Brown (one year)
• C Jonas Valanciunas (trade)
• G Tim Hardaway Jr. (one year)

Detroit Pistons

• G Caris LeVert (two years, $29 million)
• G/F Duncan Robinson (three years, $48 million)

Golden State Warriors

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Houston Rockets

• F Kevin Durant (trade)
• F Dorian Finney-Smith (four years, $53 million)
• C Clint Capela (three years, $21.5 million)

Indiana Pacers

•  

Los Angeles Clippers

• C Brook Lopez (two years, $18 million)

Los Angeles Lakers

• F Jake LaRavia (two years, $12 million)
• C Deandre Ayton (two years, $16.6 million)

Memphis Grizzlies

• G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (trade)
• G Ty Jerome (three years, $28 million)

Miami Heat

• F Simone Fontecchio (trade)

Milwaukee Bucks

• C Myles Turner (four years, $107 million)
• G Gary Harris (two years)
• G Vasilije Micic (trade)

Minnesota Timberwolves

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New Orleans Pelicans

• G Jordan Poole (trade)
• F Saddiq Bey (trade)
• C Kevon Looney (two years, $18 million)

New York Knicks

• G Jordan Clarkson 
• F Guerschon Yabusele (two years, $12 million)

Oklahoma City Thunder

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Orlando Magic

• G Desmond Bane (trade)
• G Tyus Jones (one year, $7 million)

Philadelphia 76ers

• F Trendon Watford (two years, $5.3 million)

Phoenix Suns

• G Jalen Green (trade)
• F Dillon Brooks (trade)
• C Mark Williams (trade)
• F Nigel Hayes-Davis (one year)

Portland Trail Blazers

• G Jrue Holiday (trade)

Sacramento Kings

• G Dennis Schröder (three years, $45 million)
• F Dario Saric (trade)
• C Drew Eubanks (one year)

San Antonio Spurs

• C Luke Kornet (four years, $41 million)

Toronto Raptors

• F/C Sandro Mamukelashvili (two years, $5.5 million)

Utah Jazz

• C Jusuf Nurkic (trade)

Washington Wizards

• G C.J. McCollum (trade)
• F Kelly Olynyk (trade)
• G Dillon Jones (trade)
• F Cam Whitmore (trade)

Best NBA free agents available

Here is a list of the top 30 NBA free agents available by position, as ranked by SN's Stephen Noh: 

1. LeBron James, Lakers | Status: Player option (re-signed)

2. James Harden, Clippers | Status: Player option (re-signed)

3. Kyrie Irving, Mavericks | Status: Player option (re-signed)

4. Julius Randle, Timberwolves | Status: Player option (re-signed)

5. Naz Reid, Timberwolves | Status: Player option (re-signed)

6. Fred VanVleet, Rockets | Status: Team option (re-signed)

7. Myles Turner, Pacers | Status: Unrestricted free agent (signed with Bucks)

8. Josh Giddey, Bulls | Status: Restricted free agent

9. Quentin Grimes, Sixers | Status: Restricted free agent

10. Dorian Finney-Smith, Lakers | Status: Player option (signed with Rockets)

11. Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Timberwolves | Status: Unrestricted free agent (signed with Hawks)

12. Jonathan Kuminga, Warriors | Status: Restricted free agent

13. Santi Aldama, Grizzlies | Status: Restricted free agent (re-signed)

14. Cam Thomas, Nets | Status: Restricted free agent

15. Malik Beasley, Pistons | Status: Unrestricted free agent

16. Keon Ellis, Kings | Status: Restricted free agent (re-signed)

17. John Collins, Jazz | Status: Player option (re-signed)

18. Brook Lopez, Bucks | Status: Unrestricted free agent (signed with Clippers)

19. Al Horford, Celtics | Status: Unrestricted free agent

20. Deandre Ayton, Blazers | Status: Unrestricted free agent (signed with Lakers)

21. Chris Paul, Spurs | Status: Unrestricted free agent

22. Khris Middleton, Wizards | Status: Player option (re-signed)

23. Kelly Oubre, Sixers | Status: Player option (re-signed)

24. D'Angelo Russell, Nets | Status: Unrestricted free agent (signed with Mavericks)

25. Bobby Portis, Bucks | Status: Player option (re-signed)

26. Caris LeVert, Hawks | Status: Unrestricted free agent (signed with Pistons)

27. Clint Capela, Hawks | Status: Unrestricted free agent (signed with Rockets)

28. Ben Simmons, Clippers | Status: Unrestricted free agent

29. Tyus Jones, Suns | Status: Unrestricted free agent (signed with Magic)

30. Malcolm Brogdon, Wizards | Status: Unrestricted free agent

Best of the rest: Ty Jerome, Tre Jones, Kevin Porter Jr, Bruce Brown, Duncan Robinson, Gary Trent Jr., Luke Kennard, Dennis Schroder, Russell Westbrook, Luke Kornet, Jake LaRavia