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2026 NBA buzz: Latest free agency and trade updates
We're tracking deals, trades and buzz across the NBA, including the latest on LeBron's next move.
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2026 NBA offseason trade grades: Walker Kessler, Ja Morant deals
We're grading the biggest NBA trades of the offseason, including the deal that sent big man Walker Kessler to the Lakers.
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The 35-minute offseason overhaul of the Los Angeles Lakers
After 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.
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Perk sends stark message to Deandre Ayton after trade to Wizards
Perk sends stark message to Deandre Ayton after trade to Wizards
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Sources: Hornets acquiring Finney-Smith from Rockets for picks
The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and three second-round picks from the Houston Rockets, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Sources: Lakers trading Ayton to Wizards for Hardy, future picks
The Lakers are trading center Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for guard Jaden Hardy and a pair of future second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
