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NBA free agency sees multiple star moves after first week
Several teams completed trades and signings during the opening week of NBA free agency. LeBron James remains unsigned while other players changed teams.
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The first week of NBA free agency produced several roster changes across the league. Multiple teams completed trades and signings while several prominent players remain available. LeBron James has not signed with a new team. Teams have contacted him through voice memos and other methods, according to sources.
Lakers roster changes The Los Angeles Lakers lost their entire starting lineup from the previous season. Deandre Ayton was traded, while Rui Hachimura, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart signed with other teams. The Lakers added Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton. A source familiar with Luka Doncic's thinking said he was excited about the new players.
Other team developments Jaylen Brown was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after 10 seasons with the Boston Celtics. Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks after 13 seasons to join the Miami Heat. The Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers have each expressed interest in signing LeBron James, according to sources.
The Lakers have discussed signing Jonathan Kuminga. The Milwaukee Bucks general manager stated that trading Giannis Antetokounmpo would be very difficult.
