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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
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Dylan Harper reported frustration with Spurs role and seeking starting position
Dylan Harper was reported to be frustrated with the San Antonio Spurs regarding his role on the team and was seeking a starting position in the 2026-27 season. Harper played off the bench behind both Fox and teammate Stephon Castle, a 21-year-old guard, during his rookie year.
Dylan Harper addressed rumors of conflict with De'Aaron Fox
Dylan Harper, a 20-year-old rookie guard for the San Antonio Spurs, gave an interview to NBA reporter Brandon Robinson to address rumors of friction with veteran teammate De'Aaron Fox. Harper stated that Fox mentored him during his rookie season and that the two have no problems, describing Fox as 'kind of my uncle' and crediting him with teaching him valuable lessons.
De'Aaron Fox averaged 36.6 minutes per game in 2026 NBA Finals
De'Aaron Fox, a 28-year-old Spurs veteran point guard, averaged 36.6 minutes per game during the 2026 NBA Finals, compared to Dylan Harper's 31 minutes per game. This difference in playing time at key moments led to some speculation about possible tension between the players.
San Antonio Spurs reached the NBA Finals in 2026 season
The San Antonio Spurs made it to the NBA Finals during the 2025-26 season. Guard Dylan Harper played a significant role in the team's championship series run, averaging 18.0 points per game during the Finals and 14.1 points per game throughout the playoffs as a sixth man.
Dylan Harper previously reposted content about De'Aaron Fox's poor playoff performance
During the 2026 playoffs, Dylan Harper reposted content criticizing De'Aaron Fox's poor postseason performance. Fox had an underwhelming playoff showing that included what was described as an 'all-time blunder' at one point during the series.
Kyle Lowry selected as six-time NBA All-Star with Toronto Raptors
Kyle Lowry was selected to the NBA All-Star Game six consecutive times from 2015 to 2020 during his tenure with the Toronto Raptors.
Kyle Lowry won NBA championship with Toronto Raptors in 2019
During his nine seasons with the Toronto Raptors from 2012 to 2021, Kyle Lowry helped lead the franchise to its first and only NBA championship in 2019.
Nick Nurse, who coached Raptors to 2019 championship, now coaches Philadelphia 76ers
Nick Nurse, the coach who led the Toronto Raptors to their 2019 NBA championship, is currently the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, who will face the Raptors during Kyle Lowry's jersey retirement game.
Kyle Lowry's career statistics with Toronto Raptors
During nine seasons with the Raptors, Kyle Lowry appeared in 601 regular season games, averaging 17.5 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game while shooting 37.7% from three-point range. He holds franchise records in assists, steals, three-pointers, and triple-doubles.
Kyle Lowry officially retired as a player on July 7, 2026
Kyle Lowry officially retired as a player on July 7, 2026, after signing a one-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. This concluded his 20-year NBA career.
Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey to be retired by Toronto Raptors on January 10
The Toronto Raptors announced that Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey will be retired on January 10 during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Lowry will become only the second player in Raptors history to have his number retired, joining Vince Carter (No. 15).
Bennedict Mathurin's three-point shooting declined with Los Angeles Clippers
Bennedict Mathurin's three-point shooting percentage dropped significantly after being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, declining from 37.2 percent on 5.6 attempts per game with the Indiana Pacers to 20.7 percent on 3.2 attempts per game with the Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers agree to rescind Bennedict Mathurin's qualifying offer
The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to rescind Bennedict Mathurin's $8.8 million qualifying offer, converting him from a restricted free agent to an unrestricted free agent and allowing him to sign directly with the New Orleans Pelicans without a sign-and-trade agreement.
Bennedict Mathurin signs two-year, $16 million contract with New Orleans Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. The deal includes a player option for the second year. Mathurin was previously a restricted free agent with the Los Angeles Clippers, who held an $8.8 million qualifying offer on him.
Bennedict Mathurin averaged career-high 17.6 points in 2025-26 NBA season
Bennedict Mathurin averaged a career-high 17.6 points on 43.0 percent shooting from the field and 31.5 percent from three-point range, along with 5.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 54 games (25 starts) during the 2025-26 NBA season across both the Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Clippers.
Bennedict Mathurin helped Indiana Pacers reach 2025 NBA Finals
During his three-plus seasons with the Indiana Pacers, Bennedict Mathurin helped the team reach the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals and the 2025 NBA Finals. Mathurin was the sixth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Pacers.
Indiana Pacers traded Bennedict Mathurin to Los Angeles Clippers
On February 5, 2026, the Indiana Pacers traded Bennedict Mathurin to the Los Angeles Clippers in a multi-player trade that sent center Ivica Zubac to Indiana. Mathurin averaged 17.4 points per game in 26 games for the Clippers after the trade.
Klay Thompson posts career-low statistical performance with Dallas
In 69 appearances with the Dallas Mavericks, Klay Thompson averaged 11.7 points per game and set career lows in overall field-goal percentage (39.3%) and three-point percentage (38.3%). He averaged a career-low 11.7 points per game while shooting 38.3% from three-point range on 7.6 attempts per game in reduced minutes of approximately 21.7 per night.
Klay Thompson signs two-year contract with Miami Heat
Klay Thompson agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers from his buyout with the Dallas Mavericks. The deal includes a player option for the second year and a 15 percent trade kicker. Thompson gave back approximately $9.5 million to $9.8 million of his $17.5 million contract in the buyout with Dallas.
Dallas Mavericks buy out Klay Thompson's final contract year
The Dallas Mavericks announced they are buying out the final year of Klay Thompson's contract, which was worth $17.5 million for the 2026-27 season. The buyout marked a shift away from Thompson, who fell out of the starting rotation midway through the previous season.
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Towns and Knicks end contract extension talks as luxury tax concerns block agreement.
Duren Signs $200M Extension After All-Star Breakout Season
Duren signs $200M fully guaranteed extension with Pistons after All-Star breakout season and 60-22 regular season.
Porzingis sidelined from Warriors training camp with health concerns
Warriors' newly acquired Porzingis sidelined from training camp with undisclosed health issue amid history of medical concerns.
Curry extends with Warriors, becomes NBA's highest earner
Curry extends with Warriors, becomes first NBA player to exceed $600M career earnings.
Harper addresses Fox conflict as Spurs chase Finals title
Harper addresses Fox conflict tensions as Spurs reach Finals amid role disputes.
Raptors retire Lowry's No. 7 jersey, honoring franchise cornerstone
Raptors retire Lowry's No. 7 jersey January 10, honoring the six-time All-Star and 2019 championship architect.
Mathurin signs two-year deal with Pelicans after Clippers rescind offer
Mathurin joins Pelicans on $16M deal after Clippers rescind qualifying offer.
Thompson joins Heat after clearing Mavericks buyout
Thompson joins Heat on two-year contract after Mavericks buyout and waiver clearance.
Heat add Thompson after acquiring Giannis in offseason overhaul
Heat sign veteran sharpshooter Thompson as part of offseason championship roster construction around Giannis.
ESPN documentary talks clash with LeBron's denial of 'Last Dance' project
ESPN discusses LeBron documentary; his representative denies 'Last Dance'-style project.
76ers acquire LeBron, Brown in historic roster overhaul
76ers add LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to championship core with Embiid and Maxey.