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NBA’s 2026 July Moratorium Period Ends

The NBA’s 2026 July moratorium has officially ended, as of 11:01 am Central time, meaning teams are now allowed to conduct all official business. The moratorium is the period at the start of the NBA league year when teams are permitted to agree to trades and free agent contracts, but can’t yet formally finalize them. […]

Outlining which Heat deals can become official on July 6

There have been a slew of trades and free agent signings made over the last several weeks, headlined by the Miami Heat acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo in a six-player blockbuster in late June. However, those deals can’t be made official until July 6 — the official end of the league’s moratorium period. Terms can be agreed […] The post Outlining which Heat deals can become official on July 6 appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Clippers Sign Nick Martinelli To Two-Way Contract

The Clippers have signed second-round pick Nick Martinelli to a two-way contract, per NBA.com’s official log of transactions. Martinelli was drafted with the 55th overall pick and sent from the Rockets to the Clippers, who acquired his draft rights in exchange for cash. He’ll fill L.A.’s second two-way slot alongside Sean Pedulla. The team’s third […]

Milwaukee Bucks officially lock in lottery pick Brayden Burries with rookie deal

The Milwaukee Bucks announced Sunday that No. 10 overall pick Brayden Burries has signed his rookie-scale contract, making him the 23rd first-round selection from the 2026 NBA Draft to finalize his rookie deal. We have officially signed Brayden Burries. pic.twitter.com/51AFPxpdtk — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 6, 2026 Burries spent just one season at Arizona Wildcats [...]

Ex-Knicks Player Eyeing NBA Comeback After 6 Seasons

Former New York Knicks forward Mario Hezonja has a big decision to make regarding his future in professional basketball. The 31-year-old former NBA veteran has an opt-out deadline on July 20. Currently playing for Real Madrid, Mario Hezonja is reportedly “seriously considering” a return to the NBA. According to BasketNews, his NBA buyout is predicted […] The post Ex-Knicks Player Eyeing NBA Comeback After 6 Seasons appeared first on HEAVY .

Clippers Adding Rui Hachimura On Two-Year Deal

Free agent forward Rui Hachimura will sign a two-year, $28MM contract with the Clippers, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Hachimura and agent Darren Matsubara reached an understanding with the Clippers early in free agency, per Charania (Twitter link), who states that they were hoping to work out a sign-and-trade, but the Lakers weren’t in […]

Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Make Official Request to Bexar County Over Change in Future Plans

The Frost Bank Center had to wait 12 years to see its team reach the NBA Finals again. The Spurs, who finished No. 2 in the West and dethroned the reigning champion Thunder in the Conference Finals, entered the series against the New York Knicks as favorites. They had a chance to repeat history after […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs Make Official Request to Bexar County Over Change in Future Plans appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Agent Rich Paul Draws a Clear Line on What He’s Looking for in LeBron James’ Next Team

The future of the league’s leading scorer is still up for grabs, and it resembles 2010. The media circus that followed LeBron James when he decided to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers has followed him once again. However, the question on everyone’s mind is where he will suit up for season No. 24, and the man […] The post Agent Rich Paul Draws a Clear Line on What He’s Looking for in LeBron James’ Next Team appeared first on EssentiallySports .