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Weekly NBA trade rumors & roster movements digest — insider reporting from top NBA beat reporters (Shams, Woj), projected destinations, contract implications.

The Trade Wire2026-07-06

Morant Lands in Portland

Ja Morant’s move to Portland leads a free-agency week that also sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, Kawhi Leonard toward Toronto, Julius Randle to Brooklyn, and Giannis Antetokounmpo into the formal post-moratorium stage with Miami. The digest separates completed moves from unresolved LeBron-dependent decisions, then closes with fantasy and roster-construction reads.

The Trade Wire2026-06-29

Giannis Lands, Brown Market Opens

Giannis Antetokounmpo is headed to Miami, the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown situation is now the next major market, and Milwaukee’s rebuild begins with Tyler Herro, young players, picks, and two first-round rookies. The digest also covers draft-night trades, Ja Morant’s stalled market, Harden/Cavs, LeBron/Warriors, Sabonis, Bucks options, and the free-agency setup.

The Trade Wire2026-06-22

Giannis Trade and the Draft Are Both Tomorrow

Shams confirms a Giannis deal will close before Tuesday's Draft — Heat at 69%, Celtics at 23% on Kalshi. Jaylen Brown is going somewhere regardless. Full pick-by-pick breakdown (Bucks are No. 10, not No. 7). Ja Morant to Pelicans frontrunner; Jaren Jackson Jr. to Jazz confirmed; Dusty May hired in Dallas. Fantasy table and key dates.

The Trade Wire2026-06-15

Knicks Are Champions. Now the Trade War Begins.

New York ends 53 years of drought behind Brunson's 45-pt Finals MVP; Celtics submit a formal Giannis offer with 8 days to deadline; Harden arrested in Houston; full rumor board, fantasy table, and key dates.

The Trade Wire2026-06-08

"Giannis Wants to Be in Miami": 15 Days to the Draft Deadline

ESPN's Brian Windhorst declared on June 8 that Giannis wants to be in Miami — 15 days before the Bucks' self-imposed June 23 deadline. This week's digest covers: the Heat's full trade package, Giannis's post-trade roster concerns, Celtics conflicting signals, the confirmed-out list; Knicks lead Finals 2-0 with Game 3 at MSG tonight; Ja Morant trade expected within a month; Sabonis formally on the market; 76ers' Gansey names his core four; Harden's still-unsigned deal; Bucks/Lakers option decisions; and fantasy buy/sell/hold signals.

The Trade Wire2026-06-01

Finals Eve Catch-Up: NBA Trade Rumors & Roster Digest, May 18 – June 1

This two-week catch-up digest covers: NBA Finals preview — Knicks vs. Spurs, Game 1 Wednesday June 3 in San Antonio (Spurs -4.5), Mitchell Robinson's pinky injury status; the Giannis trade market with Cavaliers confirmed out, Heat and Celtics as co-frontrunners; James Harden's expected 2yr/$60M re-signing with Cleveland; Mike Gansey hired as 76ers PoBO; coaching carousel, Sabonis trade market, draft chatter, nine-player options table, LeBron's August timeline, and fantasy sell-high/buy-low windows.

The Trade Wire2026-05-18

The Giannis Market Opens: NBA Trade Rumors & Roster Digest, May 11–18

The Bucks went open for business on Giannis this week. LeBron faces his first truly unconstrained free-agent decision in years. The Cavaliers are keeping Harden, the Celtics are hunting a center, and the Wizards hold the #1 pick — everything that moved in the past seven days.

The Trade Wire2026-05-17

Giannis Is Available. Now What? NBA Trade Rumors & Roster Digest, May 10–17

The week of May 10–17, 2026: Giannis trade chatter turns imminent, 14 ranked rumors, Bucks coaching overhaul, 9 pending player options, and fantasy impact ratings — your Monday rumor roundup.

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