Multiple NBA players traded or signed in free agency

The NBA will look very different next season after a series of trades and free-agent signings moved multiple prominent players. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, Jaylen Brown, Paul George, LaMelo Ball and Ja Morant were all traded, while Walker Kessler, Mitchell Robinson, Norman Powell, Marcus Smart and Tobias Harris signed with new teams.

Key trades reshape Eastern Conference One team acquired Antetokounmpo in exchange for Tyler Herro, three first-round picks and additional assets. The same team lost Powell to another club in free agency. Another club traded Brown for George plus two first-round picks and two second-round picks. Officials also added Robinson from a third team to strengthen the front line.

Draft assets exchanged for centers A Western Conference team received two unprotected first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps for Kessler. Kessler signed a four-year, $130 million contract with the acquiring club. The sending team had previously acquired Jaren Jackson Jr. at the deadline and re-signed Jusuf Nurkic on a two-year, $22 million deal.

weighs next move LeBron James told the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this week that he plans to depart in free agency. >"The NBA will look very different next season thanks to a whirlwind summer of player movement." — Ben Golliver, Jul 2, 2026 (ESPN)