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- Jaylen Brown to Philly, Paul George to Boston: What the Blockbuster Means for NBA Futures
- Jaylen Brown to 76ers, Paul George to Celtics: What the Blockbuster Means for NBA Futures
- Celtics-76ers Blockbuster and the NBA Offseason Moves Reshaping Title Odds
- Walker Kessler to Lakers Trade Grade: What It Means for NBA Futures Odds
The wire
Injuries only →- NBANBA free agency 2026: Winners, losers, big questions for teamsWhich teams are dominating the offseason? Which already wish they could hit the reset button? We picked 10 winners and losers from fee agency.
- NBA2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updatesWe're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on LeBron's next move and what's next for the Celtics.
- NBAPerk: Brad Stevens handed 76ers a trip to the Finals next year
- NBAWill Celtics live to regret trading Jaylen Brown?
- NBAThe 35-minute offseason overhaul of the Los Angeles LakersAfter LeBron James announced Monday he was leaving the Lakers, the team reset its entire operation in about half an hour on Tuesday -- this time around Luka Doncic.
- NBANBA Offseason Shakeup: Brown, George, Bagley Deals Reshape LeagueCeltics, Sixers Swap Stars in Blockbuster Trade The Deal: Boston ships Jaylen Brown to Philly for Paul George, two first-round picks (including an unprotected 2031 Sixers pick), and two second-rounders. The 2028 first could flip to a swap favorable to Boston—smart hedge against Philly’s future. Big Mike’s Take: Celtics front office just bet the house on George’s two-way impact over Brown’s consistency. Philly gets younger, but Brown’s 3-and-D game fits perfectly next to Embiid. Question is: Does this move the needle in the East, or just shuffle deck chairs? Nuggets Land Bagley on One-Year Deal The Move: Denver adds Marvin Bagley III—a former No. 2 pick—on a one-year pact. Klutch Sports negotiated the deal, signaling Bagley’s camp sees this as a prove-it spot. Big Mike’s Take: Nuggets needed frontcourt depth after losing Aaron Gordon. Bagley’s athleticism and rebounding could thrive in Denver’s system, but he’s gotta stay healthy. One-year deal = low risk, high reward. If he balls out,
- NBA'The Hoop Collective': Episodes of Brian Windhorst's NBA podcastHere are the top highlights from Brian Windhorst's "The Hoop Collective" podcast, from breaking news to the latest intel and reaction from around the NBA.
- NBA2026 NBA offseason trade grades: Walker Kessler, Ja Morant dealsWe're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the deal that sent big man Walker Kessler to the Lakers.
- NBAGrading Brown-George trade: Did 76ers or Celtics win blockbuster?Boston sent star Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George and picks. Which side won the trade?
- NBASources: Celtics sending Brown to 76ers for George, picksJaylen Brown has a new home, with the Celtics agreeing to send their longtime star to the 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks (2028, '31) and two second-round selections, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.
- NBASources: Mavericks add 7-footer Aldama in trade with GrizzliesThe Grizzlies are trading forward Santi Aldama to the Mavericks in exchange for AJ Johnson, a 2030 first-round pick and a pair of future second-round picks, sources told ESPN.
- NBAFormer NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling chargesMalik Beasley pleads not guilty Wednesday to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts.
- NBAFantasy basketball: Jaylen Brown loses volume in Philly but his value remains steadyEric Moody breaks down the Jaylen Brown trade and what it means for both the 76ers and the Celtics.
- NBANBA trade tracker: Updates for every deal of the 2026 offseasonWe have the updates, including players and draft picks, for every NBA trade made this summer.
- NBABobby Marks: Tobias Harris to Spurs the most impactful move so far
- NBANBA Free Agency Buzz and Offseason Moves Heat UpFree Agency Guide Drops—Teams and Stars in Focus The Story: ESPN’s annual free agency guide is out, and it’s the roadmap for the NBA’s wildest offseason in years. Bobby Marks breaks down every team’s cap space, needs, and big-name targets—LeBron’s Lakers, Jaylen Brown’s Celtics, Kawhi’s Clippers, and more. If you’re betting on where the chips fall, this is your playbook. The Numbers: 30 teams, 100+ free agents, and a projected $130M+ in cap space league-wide. The Lakers? Stuck with LeBron’s $60M cap hold but eyeing a third star. Celtics? Jaylen Brown’s max deal could reshape their title window. Clippers? Kawhi’s loyalty test—again. The Take: This isn’t just noise. The guide’s got receipts: contract projections, trade exceptions, and the hidden moves teams actually want to make. If you’re not checking the fine print, you’re already behind. Trade Drama and Legacy Checks Lopez’s Trade Surprise: Karim Lopez found out he’d been traded to Memphis live on air—thanks to ESPN’s Hoop Streams
- NBANBA Free Agency Shakeup: Big Moves and Bigger QuestionsCeltics Land Robinson, But What’s Next? The Deal: Mitchell Robinson bolts the Knicks for Boston on a reported two-year deal. The Celtics get a rim-running, shot-altering big who just averaged 11.2 boards and 2.1 blocks in the playoffs. That’s a problem for the rest of the East—Robinson’s defense alone makes Boston’s frontcourt scarier than a horror flick. The Domino: The Knicks now have a gaping hole at center and cap space to fill it. Rumors say they’re eyeing a run at Poeltl or even a trade for Myles Turner. Either way, the East just got messier. Lakers Load Up in 30-Minute Frenzy The Blitz: In half an hour, the Lakers locked down four key free agents: Walker Kessler (reportedly a three-year, $45M deal), Collin Sexton ($19M/2yrs), Quentin Grimes ($60M/4yrs), and De’Anthony Melton’s return to Golden State was the only misfire. Kessler’s shot-blocking (2.5 BPG last season) and Grimes’ shooting (39% from three) give LeBron and AD the spacing and defense they’ve been missing. The Bet: Se
- NBA2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensionsWe're grading the biggest free agent signings and extensions, including the Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili deals in Los Angeles.
- NBASources: Spurs land 2-year, $31M deal with Tobias HarrisTobias Harris is taking his veteran presence to the Spurs after helping lead the Pistons' turnaround, sources told ESPN.
- NBALeBron James free agency: Pros and cons of potential destinationsWith LeBron James leaving Los Angeles, we look at the pros and cons of possible landing spots for his 24th season, including the Cavs and Warriors.
- NBAPacers, Kelly Oubre Jr. agree to two-year deal, sources sayAfter a three-season run with the 76ers, free agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has agreed to a two-year, nearly $17 million deal to sign with the Pacers, sources told ESPN.
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