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Ben Simmons-- - 1 (4)
Dragan Bender-- - 1 (8)
Marquese Chriss-- - 1 (10)
Thon Maker-- - 1 (11)
Domantas Sabonis-- - 1 (15)
Juan Hernangomezfrom HOU - 1 (16)
Guerschon Yabuselefrom DAL - 1 (18)
Henry Ellenson-- - 1 (25)
Brice Johnson-- - 1 (27)
Pascal Siakam-- - 2 (1)Deyonta Davisfrom PHI via MIA
- 2 (3)Cheick Diallofrom BKN
- 2 (13)
Zhou Qi-- - 2 (21)Ben Bentilfrom MIA
- 2 (22)
Joel Bolomboyfrom BOS via MEM - 2 (23)Petr Corneliefrom CHA via OKC
- 2 (28)Abdel Naderfrom CLE
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Live NBA trade tracker: Updates for every deal of the 2026 offseason
We have the updates, including players and draft picks, for every NBA trade made this summer.
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2026 NBA free agency: Grades for offseason signings, extensions
We're grading the biggest NBA free agent signings and extensions, including Austin Reaves' new deal with the Lakers.
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Stephen A.: Lakers have to keep LeBron after signing Reaves
Stephen A.: Lakers have to keep LeBron after signing Reaves
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2026 NBA buzz: Latest news, injuries, league intel, updates
We're tracking the latest news, rumors and buzz across the NBA, including what we're hearing ahead of free agency.
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Sources: Lakers' Reaves intends to sign 4-year, $185M max deal
Lakers star Austin Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million maximum contract to return to the franchise, with a player option for the final season in 2029-30, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania.
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Why Caleb Wilson selects Kawhi Leonard as his NBA comparison
Why Caleb Wilson selects Kawhi Leonard as his NBA comparison
