NBA free agency 2026 live updates: Trade rumors, latest news on LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, more – CBS Sports
LeBron, Kawhi, Jaylen Brown, Anthony Davis and Jalen Duren are just some of the notable names who could change teams in the coming hours
NBA free agency is underway. Negotiations were legally allowed to begin at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, but the first night of free agency was light on major moves. The last 10 days in the NBA, however, have been full of team-building bombshells.
The biggest name in free agency is also the biggest name in basketball: LeBron James. James informed the Lakers that he will be taking his talents elsewhere instead of returning for a ninth season in purple and gold in 2026-27. The Warriors and Cavs are among the landing spots that make sense for the 41-year-old in what will be a record 24th NBA season. It’s unclear when James will make a decision on his next move, but he’s reportedly not in a hurry.
Speaking of L.A. departures… Kawhi Leonard is leaving Southern California as well, but he knows his destination. Leonard is returning to the Raptors, as the Clippers have agreed to trade him back to Toronto. The Leonard trade was the latest major move after the first week of the NBA offseason provided a handful of blockbuster trades (Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, LaMelo Ball to the Wolves and Ja Morant to the Blazers).
