# 2026 NBA Offseason \[edited title\] **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** basketball-nba\ **Created:** [June 23, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127 "2026-06-23T04:02:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/21 "2026-06-30T16:16:07Z")
> [@Thing.Fish](#): > > If so, they will be an unstoppable juggernaut in the 2017 season! I completely missed this, lol. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/22 "2026-06-30T16:43:14Z")
_The Athletic_ said this morning that if the Warriors sign LeBron and Butler and Draymond and Davis, they should be called Olden State. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/23 "2026-06-30T19:24:14Z")
Why announce he’s leaving without telling us where he’s going? (deeee-troit----baskett------balll!) ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/24 "2026-06-30T20:20:34Z")
Lol, Lebron waited until the day after Bronys contract became guaranteed to tell the Lakers he was leaving. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/25 "2026-06-30T20:24:52Z")
Kawhi Leonard may be returning to Toronto. > **[Sources: Raptors nearing deal to acquire Leonard from Clippers](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49228663/sources-raptors-nearing-deal-acquire-leonard-clippers)** > > The LA Clippers are nearing a deal to send Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-rounders, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday. The Clippers would receive Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, one pick swap and two second-round picks. This offseason is freaking WILD. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/26 "2026-07-01T00:47:04Z")
I guess Kawhi is not going to face any suspension. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/27 "2026-07-01T22:21:47Z")
Tobias Harris to the Spurs for 31mill over 2 years. Crazy bit of trivia, Harris is the 22nd highest paid player in NBA history. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/28 "2026-07-01T22:46:35Z")
Boston just traded Jaylen Brown to Philly for PAUL GEORGE and a few picks. This offseason is crazy. I don’t understand what Boston is doing here, I know Jaylen Brown is probably not worth his contract, but Paul George is just not a contributor at this point and his contract is just as bad. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/29 "2026-07-02T02:11:42Z")
> [@ekedolphin](#): > > Kawhi Leonard may be returning to Toronto. This will make the Raptors the best team in the NBA in 2019. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/30 "2026-07-02T02:26:48Z")
> [@DigitalC](#): > > Tobias Harris to the Spurs for 31mill over 2 years. Crazy bit of trivia, Harris is the 22nd highest paid player in NBA history. And the highest paid player to never make the All-star game. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2026, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/31 "2026-07-02T10:40:20Z")
Victor Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari, and Jaylen Brown. You could win a championship with the players that have been traded for Paul George. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/32 "2026-07-06T13:17:08Z")
The NBA Summer League is experimenting with a free-throw rule designed to speed up the game. It’s a rule that has been used in the G League for several years. If a player is fouled while making a basket, he shoots one free throw as usual. If, however, he is fouled during a shot attempt and misses the basket, he still shoots one free throw. If he makes the FT, it’s worth two points, or three points if he was fouled attempting a three-point shot. Likewise, if a player is fouled when the bonus is in effect, he shoots one free throw, which is worth two points if he makes it. I doubt if great FT shooters like Rick Barry and Steph Curry are thrilled with this rule. > **[NBA Summer League to use ‘1 free throw’ rule, 'connected basketball' | NBA.com](https://www.nba.com/news/nba-summer-league-free-throw-connected-basketball)** > > The NBA announced the “one free throw rule” and a "connected basketball" will be used at the upcoming summer leagues. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/33 "2026-07-06T20:58:34Z")
If anywhere, this free throw rule should be used in Middle School and High School. There is no shot clock up through High School and they could use something like this free-throw idea to speed up the game. The NBA moves pretty quick already. I see no need for a change. In Michigan, the high school athletic association is considering using a shot clock. I find the idea crazy because you would have to employ someone to accurately reset it and keep track of it. Most public schools just have a student or volunteer parent running the scoreboard and possession arrow. They are not highly trained to watch for the ball hitting the rim, etc. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/34 "2026-07-07T18:23:32Z")
It’s just an attempt to speed up the game without reducing the number of ad breaks. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/35 "2026-07-07T18:43:10Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > In Michigan, the high school athletic association is considering using a shot clock. Kansas is considering the same thing. In addition to your concerns, I also wonder how every small-town gymnasium is going to install two shot clocks above or close to each backboard. I can just picture a cable running along the wall, down the floor in front of the bleachers, and then terminating at the scorer’s table. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/36 "2026-07-07T23:20:45Z")
Well, they would probably put the shot clock on the scorer’s table. But having to hit a button to reset that every time the ball hits the rim is a lot for what is sometimes just kids running the scoring. Other mistakes at the scoring table can just be corrected because they are not time critical. The shot clock? You have to be super-focused all the time on it. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/37 "2026-07-19T17:46:27Z")
The Thunder are trading former first-team All-Defensive player Lu Dort, a key contributor to their 2025 NBA Championship season, to the Atlanta Hawks to shed payroll and remain under the second apron. Zaccharie Risacher goes to the Mavericks, Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta, and a package of second-round draft picks goes to OKC. ---
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/38 "2026-07-24T16:08:25Z")
LeBron to the 76ers, 2 year deal, $8 million per year. ---
**Author:** ![PastTense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pasttense/32/14550_2.png) [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/39 "2026-07-24T17:14:50Z")
Only $8 million/year. I am surprised it is so little, since he made $53 million last season. > **[LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his...](https://apnews.com/article/lebron-james-76ers-1db738a3a8c29aab2be24b1bc8082ae9)** > > LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement. ---
**Author:** ![DigitalC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ebca7d/32.png) [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127/40 "2026-07-24T17:29:37Z")
He’s a billionaire, his NBA salary is a minor part of his income. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-nba-offseason-edited-title/1031127.md?page=3)