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player-movement
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CBS Sportssports4 hrs ago
Heat Introduce Antetokounmpo After Trade; James Free Agency Remains Open
The Miami Heat held an introductory press conference for Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday after acquiring him in a trade. LeBron James appeared at two New York events the same day but did not announce his free agency choice.
news.sky.comsports4 hrs ago
Player arrives in Miami, cites Messi as model for additional titles
A player completed a welcome ceremony at the arena Thursday after a trade that brought him and several teammates to the city. He said he wants to follow the path taken by Lionel Messi, who joined a local team three years ago and won additional honors.
ESPNsports6 days ago
Former cornerback clears waivers, becomes free agent after arrest
The player was released by his team last week and cleared waivers Monday. He is expected to visit other teams that have expressed interest in signing him.
profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports6 days ago
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.
winnipegfreepress.comsports9 days ago
Lakers Complete Sign-and-Trade for Walker Kessler and Sign Three Free Agents
The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a sign-and-trade deal for center Walker Kessler and signed three unrestricted free agents in a 35-minute span on Wednesday. The moves followed LeBron James informing the team he would continue his career elsewhere.
eonline.comsports10 days ago
LeBron James informs Lakers he will not return for next season
LeBron James decided against returning to the Los Angeles Lakers after the team did not present a plan for his role or future salary allocation. The decision followed a period in which the Lakers focused contract-extension discussions on another player.
world12 days ago
LeBron James Agent Says Free Agency Decision Has No Timeline
LeBron James' agent told reporters the player is treating free agency as a blank slate and does not expect a decision in the next few days. The agent listed ten teams still in consideration after confirming James will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers.
eonline.comsports13 days ago
Lakers complete sign-and-trade for Walker Kessler and add three free agents
The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a sign-and-trade for center Walker Kessler and signed three unrestricted free agents in roughly 35 minutes on Wednesday morning. The moves followed LeBron James informing the team he would continue his career elsewhere.
espn.comsports14 days ago
Player informs team he will sign elsewhere in free agency
A player who spent the past eight seasons with the franchise told officials he will sign with another team. The decision followed reported friction that began after a 2021 trade and continued through the 2022-23 season.
espn.comsports14 days ago
NBA teams complete trades and signings during free agency period
Several teams completed trades and free-agent signings this week. Miami acquired a player from Milwaukee, Boston exchanged one starter for another, and Utah received multiple draft picks from Los Angeles.
comicbook.comsports16 days ago
LeBron James to Play 24th NBA Season With New Team
LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers he will not return for a ninth season. He plans to sign elsewhere once the league moratorium lifts on July 6.
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Nbc Sportssports20 days ago
Player says confrontation with general manager's friend led to release
A safety released after three games attributed the move to a training-camp dispute. The team provided no public explanation for the decision.
The Sydney Morning Heraldsports23 days ago
Port Adelaide Player Delays Contract Decision Until Season End
Zak Butters stated he will not decide his future until the end of the season. He said the AFL is not prepared for in-season player movement announcements like those in the NRL.
yardbarker.comsports24 days ago
Analyst Ranks Browns, Raiders, Jets Among Top Offseason Teams
A newsletter ranked the Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets as the three teams with the strongest 2026 offseasons. It also listed possible landing spots for wide receiver Stefon Diggs and the best backup quarterback situations across the league.
sportsnet.casports24 days agoUpdated
Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to be traded before NBA draft
The player is expected to move to either Boston or Miami before Tuesday's draft. The current team has held talks with both organizations and is evaluating separate offers.
nypost.comfinance26 days ago
Team seeks to acquire player before draft
A team is pursuing a trade for a 31-year-old player ahead of the upcoming draft. Reports indicate the sides have not aligned on the return package required.
sportsnet.casports31 days ago
Darnell Nurse Gives Edmonton Oilers Short List of Acceptable Trade Destinations
The 31-year-old defenseman, under contract through 2030, has told the team which clubs he would accept a move to. Reports indicate the list follows a first-round playoff exit.
reviewjournal.comsports36 days ago
Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin Requests Trade to Vegas, Minnesota or Florida After 10 Straight Seasons Without Playoffs
Larkin submitted a three-team list after his 11th season in Detroit. He has five years remaining on an eight-year, $69.6 million contract.
sportsnet.casports41 days agoUpdated
Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin Requests Trade After 11 Seasons, Long Playoff Drought
The 29-year-old center, under contract through 2030-31, asked to leave after 11 seasons with the team. Larkin holds a full no-trade clause through next season.
nbcnews.comsports46 days ago
College Withdrawal Deadline Passes as Several Prospects Commit to 2026 NBA Draft
Several underclassmen and seniors opted to remain in the draft after the deadline, shifting rankings for at least seven prospects previously listed between 11th and 25th.
ESPNsports48 days ago
European Players Sign With WNBA Teams
Expansion teams and new salary terms in the collective bargaining agreement have increased the number of European players in the WNBA this season. The league has not previously recorded this level of European participation.