The NBA offseason has seen much reshuffling of star talent across the league. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have joined the Philadelphia 76ers, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is headed to the Miami Heat. These moves will alter the power structure for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Other player moves include Paul George to the Boston Celtics, Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers and LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Norman Powell also moved to the Chicago Bulls, changing team rosters.
The Philadelphia 76ers have positioned themselves as a contender with the adding of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Brown's trade to Philadelphia ended his decade-long tenure with the Boston Celtics, and James signed a veteran-minimum deal with the Sixers.
Off the court, the Los Angeles Lakers franchise has changed ownership. This marks the second time the Lakers have been sold within a 10-month period.
Stephen Curry finalized a two-year, $116 million extension with the Golden State Warriors. This contract makes Curry the first player in NBA history to accumulate $600 million in career on-court earnings.
Curry's decision to accept $10 million less than the maximum allowed under his extension creates financial flexibility for the Warriors. The team projects to have nearly $38 million in cap space for the 2027 offseason.
Golden State's projected cap space could increase to $55 million if center Kristaps Porzingis is waived. Porzingis' $20 million salary for next season is guaranteed for $3 million.
To maximize this cap room, forwards Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler III would need to sign with other teams or accept lower salaries. Both Green and Butler III are scheduled to become free agents next summer.
The Warriors' salary projections also include a $17 million free agent hold for guard Brandin Podziemski. Podziemski, a former first-round pick, has until Oct. 19 to extend his current contract.
In other roster news, the Memphis Grizzlies waived guard D'Angelo Russell. Russell was the No. 2 overall selection in the 2015 NBA draft and earned one All-Star selection during his career.
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has not received clearance for training camp. His availability for the start of the regular season remains uncertain as he recovers from right foot surgery.
Lively played a key role as a rookie during the Mavericks' run to the 2024 NBA Finals. His right foot has undergone surgical repairs twice within the last 14 months. The Mavericks are not discouraged by Lively's progress as he ramps up toward basketball activity; Dallas begins training camp on Saturday.
Extension negotiations between the New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns have stalled. An agreement is unlikely as the team prepares to begin training camp next week. The two sides spent much time discussing a potential extension.
