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NBA free agency 2026: Start date, top players and tracking all the deals signed
By Logan Reardon at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 5 min read
Rosters across the NBA are officially under construction.
It’s already been a busy offseason, starting with a handful of trades before the NBA draft last week. Now it’s free agency, as teams try to bolster their lineups and secure long-term agreements with players.
The offseason has been he...
Key takeaway The Miami Heat acquired former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for Tyler Herro, a former All-Star, and a platter of other players and picks.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Rosters across the NBA are officially under construction.
It’s already been a busy offseason, starting with a handful of trades before the NBA draft last week. Now it’s free agency, as teams try to bolster their lineups and secure long-term agreements with players.
The offseason has been he...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 29, 2026 by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) and curated for The Los Angeles readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Logan Reardon at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC). To learn more about how The Los Angeles selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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