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2026 NBA Free Agency
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Key Points:
- NBA free agency for the 2026 season officially opens at 6 p.m. ET, with teams able to negotiate with players, though contracts can only be signed starting July 6 at 12:01 p.m. ET.
- LeBron James is set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, according to his agent Rich Paul, making him one of the biggest available stars in this free agency period.
- Several key deals have been reported ahead of the official signing period, including Jock Landale agreeing to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks and Robert Williams III planning to sign a three-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio is reportedly staying with the team on a one-year deal, while Norman Powell remains a notable free agent known for his scoring efficiency.
- NBA.com is providing continuous coverage of free agency with a live blog, a tracker of all free agents, and detailed profiles on 20 intriguing players to watch during the period.
