free agency
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Port Adelaide Superstar Zak Butters Declares Intention to Leave as Restricted Free Agent
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has officially requested a move back to Victoria, triggering a high-stakes trade process as four clubs compete for his signature.
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Cavaliers Explore Max Strus Trade to Open Salary Cap Space
The Cleveland Cavaliers are actively shopping veteran wing Max Strus to secure financial flexibility for pursuing free agents Peyton Watson or Jonathan Kuminga.
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Collingwood Escalates Pursuit of Zak Butters with Club-Record $14 Million Offer
Collingwood has tabled a club-record $14 million, eight-year deal to lure Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters to Victoria.
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Houston Texans Sign Wide Receiver and Return Specialist Montrell Washington
The Houston Texans have signed free agent wide receiver Montrell Washington following a successful workout, bolstering their special teams and receiver depth.
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Oklahoma City Thunder Sign Restricted Free Agent Spencer Jones to Offer Sheet
The Thunder have signed Nuggets restricted free agent Spencer Jones to a two-year, $12 million deal, forcing Denver to decide whether to match by Sunday night.
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Hawthorn’s Strategic Balancing Act: Calsher Dear’s Future Amid Ben King Links
Hawthorn’s pursuit of Gold Coast forward Ben King puts young talent Calsher Dear’s future under the spotlight amid a crowded forward line.
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Jonathan Kuminga Emerges as Key Target for Lakers and Cavaliers
Free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga is drawing significant interest from the Lakers and Cavaliers as both teams finalize their rosters for the 2026-27 season.
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Matisse Thybulle signs 1-year deal with Los Angeles Lakers
Free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has signed a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers to bolster the team’s wing defense.
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Philadelphia 76ers Hold Roster Spot Open for LeBron James Despite Declining Odds
The Philadelphia 76ers are keeping a roster spot open for LeBron James, though betting markets currently favor the Cavaliers, Heat, and Warriors for his signature.
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LeBron James Expected to Return to Cleveland Cavaliers as Free Agency Heats Up
LeBron James is heavily linked to a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with reports suggesting a deal is nearing completion as the team clears cap space.
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Vancouver Canucks sign forward Matthew Stienburg to one-year, two-way contract
The Vancouver Canucks have signed 25-year-old forward Matthew Stienburg to a one-year, two-way contract to bolster organizational depth.
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Maple Leafs Pivot: Veteran Goaltender Bobrovsky Headlines Aggressive Free Agency Overhaul
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed veteran goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to a 3-year, $21M deal as GM John Chayka aggressively reshapes the roster.
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Jonathan Kuminga Enters Free Agency After Hawks Decline $24.3M Option
Jonathan Kuminga is an unrestricted free agent after the Atlanta Hawks declined his $24.3M option, with the Lakers emerging as a primary suitor.
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Lakers Sign Sandro Mamukelashvili to $52M Deal Amid Roster Overhaul
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year, $52 million contract as part of a significant post-LeBron James rebuild.
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Flyers Sign Veteran Forward Noel Acciari to Two-Year Deal
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed veteran center Noel Acciari to a two-year, $2.8 million contract to bolster their bottom-six depth and face-off reliability.
