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- NBAIs Jayson Tatum or Luka Doncic under more pressure to win a title now?
- 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 free agency.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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