NBA NewsMonday, Jul 6, 2026

James has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.

The Celtics have agreed to trade Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Wednesday.

Jonathan Kuminga's time with the Warriors appears to finally be over.

Billy Donovan has agreed to become the lead assistant coach for San Antonio and head coach Mitch Johnson, sources said.

Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein is finalizing a new extension, owner Mat Ishbia told ESPN, cementing their partnership to shape the operations of both franchises.

Morant had worn No. 12 throughout his career, starting at Crestwood High School in South Carolina, college at Murray State and the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies.

After LeBron James announced Monday he was leaving the Lakers, the team reset its entire operation in about half an hour on Tuesday -- this time around Luka Doncic.

Tobias Harris is taking his veteran presence to the Spurs after helping lead the Pistons' turnaround, sources told ESPN.

The Lakers are acquiring Walker Kessler from the Jazz for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and first-round swaps in 2028 and 2030, sources told ESPN.

Free agent John Collins has agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Jaylen Brown was dangled by the Celtics as a trade chip multiple times during his excellent career.

Brad Stevens said Monday that the Celtics traded Jaylen Brown to keep the team competitive and add more optionality with draft assets.