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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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Indiana Fever defeats Connecticut Sun 123-88 with franchise-record scoring
The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun 123-88 on Wednesday. The Fever scored a franchise-record 123 points, with at least 26 points in each of the four quarters. The Fever led 36-26 after the first quarter and 70-46 at halftime, ultimately leading by as many as 36 points.
Caitlin Clark receives seventh technical foul of 2026 season
Caitlin Clark received a technical foul in the third quarter of Wednesday's game against Connecticut after exchanging words with Sun guard Saniya Rivers and gesturing towards the scoreboard. This was Clark's seventh technical foul of the 2026 season. If she receives an eighth technical foul, she will face a one-game suspension. Clark is tied with Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese for the most technical fouls in the WNBA this year.
Caitlin Clark records 27 points and 11 assists in Fever victory
Caitlin Clark finished with a game-high 27 points and 11 assists in the Indiana Fever's 123-88 victory over Connecticut. She shot 8-of-13 from the field and 5-of-9 from three-point range, and also recorded 2 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block. This marked Clark's 16th career 20-10 game, extending her own WNBA record.
Lakers sign Matisse Thybulle to one-year contract
The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign defensive wing Matisse Thybulle to a one-year, $3.3 million veteran minimum contract for the 2026-27 season. Thybulle is a 6'5" perimeter defender and two-time All-Defensive Team selection (most recently 2022) who has shown improved three-point shooting in recent seasons (43.8% and 39.8% from three-point range in the last two years).
Thybulle has played limited games due to injury issues
Matisse Thybulle played only 45 games over the last two seasons due to ankle, knee, and thumb injuries. He underwent thumb surgery for a torn ulnar collateral ligament last season. He was healthy enough to play rotation minutes for the Portland Trail Blazers down the stretch of the 2025-26 campaign.
Lakers' pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga negotiations stall
Momentum has stalled on a breakthrough with free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga in sign-and-trade negotiations with the Lakers. The sides are not close to an agreement, though a potential two-for-one trade structure could open up a roster spot for additional signings.
Lakers roster reaches 16 guaranteed contracts, exceeding league limit
With Thybulle's signing, the Lakers now have 16 players with guaranteed contracts, exceeding the NBA's 15-man roster limit for the start of the season. The team must waive, trade, or stretch at least one player before opening night to comply with league regulations.
New York Knicks seek alternative at center after Cisse match
Following the Mavericks' matching of Cisse's offer sheet, the Knicks are expected to explore other low-cost backup center options. The team previously reached out to the New Orleans Pelicans about Yves Missi and the Charlotte Hornets about Moussa Diabate before extending the offer to Cisse. The Knicks lost reserve center Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics in free agency.
Moussa Cisse averaged 4.5 points and 5.7 rebounds as rookie with Mavericks
In his first NBA season, Cisse appeared in 38 games (one start) for the Mavericks, averaging 4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 13.9 minutes per game. The 23-year-old undrafted free agent from Memphis was initially signed to an Exhibit 10 contract and converted to a two-way deal before the 2025-26 season began.
Moussa Cisse restricted by matched offer sheet terms
Following the Mavericks' matching of the offer sheet, Cisse cannot be traded without his consent for one year, and he is prohibited from being dealt to the Knicks under any circumstances during that period. However, if Dallas waives him, Cisse would be permitted to sign with New York as a free agent.
Dallas Mavericks match Knicks' offer sheet for center Moussa Cisse
The Dallas Mavericks matched the New York Knicks' two-year, $4.7 million offer sheet for restricted free agent center Moussa Cisse on Saturday. The Knicks had signed the 6-foot-11 center to the offer sheet earlier that day, but the Mavericks exercised their matching rights before the 48-hour deadline expired on Monday night. Under the terms, Cisse will earn $2.185 million in 2026-27 and $2.571 million in 2027-28, with $1.1 million guaranteed for the first year if he remains on the roster past September 1.
Ryan Nembhard traded from Dallas Mavericks to Atlanta Hawks
The Dallas Mavericks traded Ryan Nembhard, younger brother of Indiana Pacer guard Andrew Nembhard, to the Atlanta Hawks. Nembhard, a 23-year-old Canadian entering his second season, averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 assists as a rookie for the Mavericks and made 35.6% of his three-point attempts.
Dallas Mavericks acquire third No. 1 overall pick on roster
The Dallas Mavericks acquired Zaccharie Risacher as their third No. 1 overall draft pick currently on the roster, joining 2011 top pick Kyrie Irving and 2025 top pick Cooper Flagg. This is the most No. 1 overall picks on one NBA roster currently.
Oklahoma City Thunder receive draft picks in cost-cutting trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder received three heavily protected second-round draft picks from the Hawks and Mavericks in the three-team trade. The trade allows the Thunder to get below the second apron, which was a goal entering the offseason as Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren's salaries were increasing significantly.
Atlanta Hawks send Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas Mavericks
The Atlanta Hawks traded 2024 No. 1 overall draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks. Risacher, a 21-year-old French forward, was the runner-up for Rookie of the Year in 2024-25 and averaged 11.1 points in two seasons with Atlanta. His role was reduced in his second season and he barely played in the Hawks' playoff series.
Oklahoma City Thunder trade Lu Dort to Atlanta Hawks
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded starting forward and defensive standout Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team trade. Dort, 27, has been with the Thunder since signing as an undrafted rookie in 2019 and was named to the All-Defensive first team in 2024-25. He averaged 8.3 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in the 2025-26 season.
San Antonio Spurs lose NBA Finals to New York Knicks
The San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama in his first playoff appearance, lost the NBA Finals 4-1 to the New York Knicks. The Knicks won their first championship in 53 years with this victory over the Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama signs five-year contract extension with San Antonio Spurs
French NBA player Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs worth 252 million dollars (approximately 220 million euros), representing the maximum amount allowed for players with his tenure status. The contract includes a player option in the fifth year allowing Wembanyama to decide his future independently.
Wembanyama wins Defensive Player of the Year award
In his third NBA season, Victor Wembanyama was named Defensive Player of the Year. During the regular season, he averaged 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 3.1 blocks per game while leading the Spurs to a 62-20 record, the second-best in the league.
Wembanyama finishes third in NBA MVP voting
Victor Wembanyama finished third in voting for the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award during the 2025-26 regular season, recognizing his individual performance and impact on the Spurs.
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Porzingis sidelined from Warriors training camp with health concerns
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Thompson joins Heat after clearing Mavericks buyout
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