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The real NBA season is about to begin.
All the on-court action is in the rearview, meaning the drama, trades, draft and free agent mayhem is coming into focus. For a league that thrives on those conversations, this is everything that fans and some teams have been waiting for.
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In the meantime, the party is still raging on in New York after the Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought and that puts the NBA in an interesting spot. For the first time in a long time, the Knicks are a team that everyone wants to replicate.
There’s also a chance the champions, led by Jalen Brunson, proved something else with this playoff run. Perhaps it isn’t about checking off boxes in one particular order. The Knicks showed that a champion can come in all shapes and sizes as long as the collection of talent works together.
That inspiring, movie-like run could have a dramatic impact this offseason in a league that often chases stars.
LeBron James headlines the group of free agents to be, while Giannis Antetokounmpo’s trade market looms large. There are other quality players like Austin Reaves who could change teams, meaning anything can happen once free agency begins.
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More: What we’re hearing about latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks
So when does it begin? Here’s what to know about NBA free agency in 2026.
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NBA draft No. 1 picks since 1990: From Derrick Coleman to Cooper Flagg
2025: Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks
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NBA draft No. 1 picks since 1990: From Derrick Coleman to Cooper Flagg
2025: Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks
(Brad Penner, Imagn Images)
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NBA draft No. 1 picks since 1990: From Derrick Coleman to Cooper Flagg
2024: Zaccharie Risacher, Atlanta Hawks
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NBA draft No. 1 picks since 1990: From Derrick Coleman to Cooper Flagg
2023: Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
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NBA draft No. 1 picks since 1990: From Derrick Coleman to Cooper Flagg
2022: Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic
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NBA draft No. 1 picks since 1990: From Derrick Coleman to Cooper Flagg
2021: Cade…
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Publish date : 2026-06-16 22:11:00
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