LeBron joins 76ers, creating championship window with Embiid and Maxey
LeBron joins 76ers with Embiid and Maxey, creating championship-contending roster.
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NBA 2025-2026 Season
Player signings, trades, and roster moves for the 2025-2026 NBA season, including major acquisitions and team restructuring.
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2026-08-01 to 2026-10-29 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 3 Apr, 05:06 UTC
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Klay Thompson signs with Miami Heat on two-year deal
Klay Thompson signed a two-year contract worth approximately $13 million with the Miami Heat, featuring a player option on the second year, following his buyout from the Dallas Mavericks.
Klay Thompson agrees to buyout with Dallas Mavericks
Klay Thompson agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks, sacrificing $9.8 million of his 2026-27 salary to end the final year of his $17.5 million contract.
Klay Thompson ranked fourth all-time in three-pointers made
Klay Thompson reached fourth place on the NBA's all-time three-point shooting list in January 2026 after passing Damian Lillard, with a career three-point shooting percentage of 40.9 percent.
Klay Thompson averaged 11.7 points and 38.3% three-point shooting with Dallas Mavericks
In 69 games for the Dallas Mavericks last season, Klay Thompson averaged 11.7 points per game and shot 38.3 percent from three-point range, demonstrating continued proficiency as a perimeter shooter despite age-related decline.
Masai Ujiri thanks Klay Thompson for his time with Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri issued a statement saying Thompson is 'one of the great players and competitors of his generation' and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the organization.
Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo in trade
The Miami Heat traded for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, creating a roster with spacing challenges due to limited perimeter shooting from both Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
Draymond Green jokes about Klay Thompson's Miami move on Instagram
Draymond Green posted on Instagram that Klay Thompson would need to 'buy a new boat to fit the 305 aesthetic,' referencing Thompson's history of commuting via a 37-foot Axopar 37 Cabin boat called 'Nordic Knife' across the San Francisco Bay during his Golden State Warriors years.
Philadelphia 76ers acquire Jaylen Brown in trade with Boston Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Boston Celtics on July 1. This acquisition, combined with the signings of LeBron James and the presence of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, positions the 76ers to contend in the Eastern Conference.
ESPN in talks with LeBron James for documentary series on 76ers tenure
ESPN is close to reaching an agreement with LeBron James for a documentary series chronicling his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to reports, negotiations are at the "one-yard line" and James is expected to have a camera crew documenting his time with the team, including footage from previous seasons. No official announcement has been made and financial terms and release date remain unknown.
Maverick Carter denies LeBron James planning 'Last Dance'-style documentary
Maverick Carter, CEO and co-founder of LeBron James' production company, denied reports that James is planning a documentary similar to Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance.' Carter stated on social media that they are not doing anything like 'The Last Dance' and noted that James does not yet know when his final season will be. James reposted Carter's statement on his X account.
LeBron James signs two-year contract with Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. The contract is worth $8 million. James spent the previous eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers before informing the organization on June 30 that he planned to play elsewhere during his 2026-27 campaign. He chose Philadelphia as a free agent after several teams expressed interest, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
LeBron James averages 20.9 points per game in 2025-26 Lakers season
LeBron James remained a key piece of the Los Angeles Lakers' offense during the 2025-26 season, averaging 20.9 points and 7.2 assists per game along with 6.1 rebounds. He shot 51.5 percent from the field and 31.7 percent from three-point territory.
Tyrese Maxey and LeBron James built relationship through summer workouts
Tyrese Maxey and LeBron James developed a friendship through working out together during summer training sessions. Both are represented by Klutch Sports and agent Rich Paul, which facilitated their relationship.
Tyrese Maxey achieves All-NBA status and averages nearly 30 points per game
Tyrese Maxey developed into an All-NBA player for the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging nearly 30 points per game. The 76ers have established him as their franchise guard.
LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers in free agency
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. The move comes as the 76ers seek to end their 43-year championship drought, with their last NBA Finals victory occurring in 1983.
Tyrese Maxey selected 21st overall in 2020 NBA draft by 76ers
Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2020 NBA draft. Many evaluators projected Maxey to be selected much earlier, making him considered one of the biggest steals of that draft class.
Tyrese Maxey became 76ers lead player after Ben Simmons departure in 2021
Following the Ben Simmons situation, Tyrese Maxey took over the lead role for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2021. His minutes increased from 15 minutes per game to 35 minutes per game, and his production climbed to more than 17 points per game.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro proclaims July 24 as LeBron James Day
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro proclaimed July 24 as LeBron James Day in the state to commemorate James' signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
LeBron James ends speculation, confirms retirement decision reversed
LeBron James announced his decision to sign with Philadelphia after initially believing his 2025-26 season with the Lakers was his last. He stated he needed time to reflect on whether he still loved basketball and ultimately decided to continue playing, citing his desire to compete for a fifth championship.
LeBron James joins 76ers roster featuring Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey
LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers, which also features All-Stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown, acquired earlier in the offseason in a trade with the Boston Celtics. The roster also includes rookie V.J. Edgecombe and Anfernee Simons. This marks the first time in his career that James plays alongside multiple All-NBA caliber players in their prime.
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LeBron James joins 76ers with Embiid, Brown, Maxey on championship quest
LeBron James joins 76ers with Embiid and Brown, vaulting Philadelphia into championship contention.
Fever dominates Sun behind Clark's 27 points and 11 assists
Fever sets franchise scoring record, 123-88 win as Clark delivers 27 points and 11 assists.
Lakers exceed roster limit after Thybulle signing amid Kuminga stall
Lakers exceeded roster limit signing Thybulle as Kuminga negotiations falter.
Thunder, Hawks, Mavericks execute three-team trade reshaping rosters
Thunder, Hawks, Mavericks execute three-team trade redistributing players and draft capital across franchises.
Wembanyama declines supermax, signs extension as Spurs reach Finals
Wembanyama declines supermax, signs extension as Spurs reach Finals despite Finals loss to Knicks.
Mitchell extension and Harden trade reshape Cavaliers championship roster
Cavaliers locked in Mitchell long-term and added Harden, reaching the Eastern Conference Finals.
Giannis traded to Heat after injury-plagued final Bucks season
Giannis traded to Heat after knee injury, ending 13 years with Bucks.
Giannis ends 13-year Bucks tenure, posts emotional farewell to Milwaukee
Giannis traded to Heat after 13 years with Bucks, releases emotional Milwaukee farewell.
Harden faces weapons charge as contract deadline looms for Cavaliers
Harden arrested on weapons charge; Cavaliers face contract deadline uncertainty.
Owusu-Koramoah Accepted to Harvard Kennedy School for Master's Degree
Browns linebacker Owusu-Koramoah accepted to Harvard Kennedy School for graduate studies.
Owusu-Koramoah misses entire 2025 season after October neck injury
Browns linebacker Owusu-Koramoah out for 2025 season with neck injury; team drafts replacement.