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The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed Meleek Thomas to a four-year, $9.3 million deal. Thomas was selected 34th overall by the Cavs last week in the 2026 NBA Draft. Thomas played 37 games with Arkansas last year as a freshman. He averaged 15.7 points and 3.8 rebounds as a 6’3″ sharpshooting combo-guard. The Cavs are excited to add an efficient shot-maker …

The Lakers secured their starting center of the future in a massive trade with Utah on Wednesday, agreeing to send two first-round picks (2031 and 2033) and two pick swaps (2028 and 2030) to the Jazz in exchange for 24-year-old Walker Kessler, sources not authorized to speak publicly on the matter confirmed Wednesday to The Times. Kessler, who was limited …

It’s day two of LeBron James being the hottest free agent on the market. While no one knows his next move just yet, our latest update might tilt the scales in favor of the Cleveland Cavaliers. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that money isn’t the driving factor behind LeBron’s next destination — and that the King is even willing to accept …

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have agreed to a $47.4 million, three-year deal with veteran center Mitchell Robinson, who is fresh off winning an NBA title with the New York Knicks, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be …

No team leaned harder into the “hack-a-Mitch” strategy to get Mitchell Robinson off the court last season than Joe Mazzulla’s Boston Celtics. Robinson always brushed the strategy off, such as during the NBA Finals when the Spurs used it, and he said it was because they saw him as a “threat.” He said repeatedly that the strategy was a sign …

The agent for LeBron James indicated nearly half the teams in the NBA are interested in signing the league’s all-time leading scorer and the decision won’t be about money. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul said he spoke with “12 to 14” teams about James after NBA free agency negotiations officially began during an episode of The Ringer’s “Game Over” podcast …

Only a day after the Los Angeles Lakers learned that LeBron James wouldn’t be returning as a free agent, Los Angeles acquired center Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz. Los Angeles gave up two unprotected first-round picks (2013, 2033) and pick swaps in 2028 and 2030 going to Utah. Kessler also agreed to a new contract with …

Editor’s note: Find July 1 live updates from NBA free agency here. As LeBron James enters the free agent market as the most accomplished 41-year-old in NBA history, teams with championship aspirations are no doubt inquiring about his availability as he and agent Rich Paul scope out the lay of the land as teams chase and sign players in order …

The Lakers made a lot of noise on Wednesday in NBA Free Agency and the trade market, and fantasy basketball managers need to pay attention. The big move was a sign-and-trade for Jazz center Walker Kessler, with Los Angeles sending two unprotected first-round picks and two pick swaps to Utah to land the 24-year-old, who then signed a four-year, $130 …

The Lakers kept pointing to the summer of 2026 as when they would make their big move. It’s when they would have the cap space to radically reshape the roster around Luka Doncic and better fit his style of play. They have done exactly that — starting with trading for the center they desperately needed. Advertisement The Utah Jazz are …

NBA free agency is underway! Trades are flying fast! Keep track of every team’s most notable offseason moves below. East: Atlanta Hawks • Boston Celtics • Brooklyn Nets • Charlotte Hornets • Chicago Bulls • Cleveland Cavaliers • Detroit Pistons • Indiana Pacers • Miami Heat • Milwaukee Bucks • New York Knicks • Orlando Magic • Philadelphia 76ers • …

The Los Angeles Lakers are fully committed to building around Luka Doncic with LeBron James departing in free agency. Doncic has been clamoring for the team to add a talented young center, and the Lakers delivered on Wednesday afternoon with an incredibly bold deal that mortgages four years of draft control for an effective if often injured big man. The …

LeBron James is a free agent. To figure it out, I ranked all 29 possibilities using five categories: Championship Hopes: Rich Paul has said LeBron will prioritize winning above everything else. So if LeBron joins this roster, does this team actually have a path to a title? Advertisement Storyline: Multiple league sources say LeBron has had discussions about filming the …

Mitchell Robinson has reportedly agreed to a 3-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania — a lucrative new deal for one of the best backup big men and premier rebounders in the sport. Robinson has averaged 7.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocks and 0.9 steals in 23.4 minutes per game across eight pro seasons. …

MIAMI (AP) — Add Norman Powell to the list of this past season’s All-Stars who are changing addresses this summer in NBA free agency. Powell has agreed to a two-year deal that could be worth up to $45 million with the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the talks said Wednesday. Powell also had received some interest from the …

The Washington Wizards are moving beyond the “deconstruction” phase, and look poised to make moves toward a playoff run. And given the news about them not being willing to let Anthony Davis go in a trade? That tracks. In addition, the Wizards are interested in acquiring former Washington star Russell Westbrook, according to Marc Stein. Westbrook is an unrestricted free …

The LeBron James era is over with the Los Angeles Lakers. After considering his options this offseason, James decided to leave the franchise in favor of a new beginning. It appears to be a cordial breakup, with both the Lakers and James sending complimentary messages to each other once the news leaked that the future Hall of Famer would not …

The Houston Rockets are adding to their depth by assigning former Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovich. ESPN insider Shams Charania was the first to report the news. “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 …

Norman Powell, a 33-year-old former second-round draft pick who has received All-Star consideration in both conferences over the past two years, has agreed to a two-year, $45 million contract with the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN. Powell averaged 21.7 points (on 47/38/83 shooting splits), 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 29.6 minutes per game for the Miami Heat this past …

At the start of the 1997-98 season, then Chicago Bulls head coach Phil Jackson told his players that it would be their last as the dynasty that dominated the NBA throughout their decade. With NBA titles in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996 and 1997, Jackson set out to complete a second three-peat with a squad spearheaded by the trio of Michael …

The City of Chicago holds deep pride in its sports teams. This is despite the fact that each franchise within the City has had a history of inconsistent success, at best. However, if anyone has been paying attention recently, Chicago sports may be on the verge of a renaissance. Advertisement As we all know, the Chicago Bears have a talented …

Free-agent veteran NBA big man John Collins agreed to a three-year, $51 million contract with the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN. The 28-year-old averaged 13.6 points (on 55/41/77 shooting splits) and 5.3 rebounds in 27.1 minutes per game over 69 appearances, mostly as a starter, for the 42-win Los Angeles Clippers, who failed to make the playoffs for the first …

LeBron James continues to dominate the conversation as 2026 NBA free agency began Tuesday, June 30. The news and rumors will continue Wednesday, with more movement expected to happen. James made his intentions clear to the Los Angeles Lakers that he wasn’t going to return, instead opting for free agency. Advertisement James spent eight seasons with the Lakers, the longest …

Marcus Smart is the latest free agent to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. The veteran guard has reached agreement on a two-year, $13 million contract with the Houston Rockets, ESPN reported. The second year of his contract will reportedly be a player option. Advertisement Smart, who played under Houston coach Ime Udoka, gives Houston a tough, defensive-minded guard who can …

MIAMI (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his sales pitch. So did DJ Khaled, the New York Jets and the Winnipeg Jets. Even the PGA Tour took a swing, trying to appeal to someone who has quickly become obsessed with golf. “We’re waiting for you Bron,” the tour posted on social media. Advertisement Get in line. Every team and …