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Several veterans and role players remain available to address specific gaps before the 2026-27 season tips off.

• Kelly Olynyk offers veteran...

Brooklyn's standoff with Michael Porter Jr. on a new deal makes holding him through free agency too risky, pushing the Nets toward a trade-deadline...

Milwaukee enters its first season without Giannis since 2012-13 after trading him to Miami for Herro and picks.

• New identity centers on young...

The NBA trade rumor market is already forming contours for the 2026-27 season and 2027 deadline.

• Teams expect a busy period as free agency may...

Danny Green praised the Lakers' revamped roster but questioned whether their youth and inexperience could hurt them in the playoffs.

Julius Randle ranks 15th on the Knicks all-time list, with stats that stack up against franchise legends.

• More points than Dave DeBusschere and...

The Knicks' history of questionable trades has repeatedly cost them talent and assets, leaving lasting damage to roster building.

Key examples...

Denver's championship roster around Jokic and Murray has one standard contract left before training camp.

• Leave it open: Most likely move to stay...

Miami's offseason moves signal a clear shift toward availability and reliability.

• Pat Riley publicly prioritized health after last season, trading...

LeBron's move to the 76ers sets up an exciting title window after adding Jaylen Brown, but drew insider criticism for his Polymarket partnership seen as promoting sports betting.

Utah's decision to move 2024 lottery pick Cody Williams for veteran Josh Green signals a clear focus on future planning.

• The two-for-one swap frees...

Boston's speculative pitch sends Paul George, Sam Hauser and a huge draft haul for Stephen Curry.

• Gains: Instant offense boost with...

• After sacrificing Mitchell Robinson to the second apron, the Knicks risk losing Miles McBride too.
• McBride enters his final contract year with no...

A second ownership group has entered the race to bring the NBA back to Seattle.

• BlackSun Private Equity teamed with the Tulalip Tribes on a bid...

• Oct 21 vs Magic: Season opener carries bad blood after past injuries to Krejci, Nance, and Landale
• Nov 6 vs Wizards: Emotional return for healthy...

• Hornets lack a true defensive big after offseason moves around Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel
• Proposed three-player deal sends Myles Turner to...

Stephen Curry still has lingering knee concerns from last season's injury that sidelined him for 27 games.

• Workload management looks likely as the...

Charlotte reportedly sends LaMelo Ball and Naz Reid to Minnesota, giving the Timberwolves a backcourt duo of Ball and Anthony Edwards.

Only Damian Lillard negotiated a true no-trade clause for next season. The other 11 players on this list gained automatic veto rights through NBA...

Rival teams are eyeing three key Golden State assets as the Warriors build around Curry and Butler.

• Brandin Podziemski tops the list as the player...