NBA, Lakers and Free Agency
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Follow along with NBA.com's live blog during the 2026 free agent period as players like LeBron James and James Harden seek new contracts.
Most players have agreed to new deals, but big names -- like LeBron James and Jalen Duren -- remain on the market
Major NBA moves have already gone down this offseason, none bigger than the late-night blockbuster that ended a year-long Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga. The Milwaukee Bucks finally dealt the two-time MVP to the Miami Heat for four players,
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Larry Bird admitted he didn't realize one contract extension would change the NBA: "I had no idea the ramifications would be so huge"
Larry Bird on changing the NBA financial landscape with the 'Bird Rights.'
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Knicks' historic championship run has dealt $5.1 million blow to each NBA team
The New York Knicks' long-awaited championship success has had league-wide financial implications, with each NBA team reportedly losing $5.1 million as a result
The Knicks trailed the Spurs by as many as 14 points in the second half, but Brunson led a late surge on Wednesday night
LeBron James is getting courted by several NBA teams who want him to join their roster. James recently decided to leave the Lakers.
The NBA announced it will test a new free-throw rule experiment at the Summer League, and many fans already hate the idea.
The NBA announced the “one free throw rule” and a "connected basketball" will be used at the upcoming summer leagues.
LeBron James has announced he's returning for at least one more NBA season but won't be with the Los Angeles Lakers
