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The Los Angeles Lakers will have two intriguing options at the center position heading into NBA free agency.
The Nuggets' looming tax crunch could force the them to lose Peyton Watson, opening the door for the Lakers to land him this offseason.
The Miami Heat were among the teams that failed to convince the Milwaukee Bucks to trade star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo at last week's deadline, but they reportedly haven't given up their pursuit of the two-time NBA MVP.
Norman Powell played a key bench role in the Toronto Raptors ' 2019 championship run. He was recently named to his first All-Star selection. The 32-year-old guard would generate much interest in free agency. He is a proven scorer who has deep playoff experience.
The Athletic's Dan Woike revealed the plans for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2026 offseason after the trade deadline.
The 2026 NBA offseason may not match the star power of past free agency classes, but there's enough intrigue to keep fans glued to their phones. Some names will sign extensions before anyone can blink.
The Los Angeles Lakers are failing to uphold their standards as one of the most prestigious teams in the NBA. Now halfway through the season, it’s clear the Lakers are struggling to find their identity.
The Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors are targeting the same free agent point guard.
It's not a move that anyone necessarily saw coming, but it's what NBA insider Jake Fischer reported on Saturday: The Warriors are considering Lonzo Ball. Ball was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Cleveland Cavaliers ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season to add point guard depth for the Cavs.