Giannis Antetokounmpo could be traded during the 2026 NBA offseason, according to reports with medium confidence [1]. Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs are considering trading point guard De'Aaron Fox due to his $221 million contract over the next four years and a reduced role on the team [2]. John Gonzalez noted the Spurs’ pragmatic approach saying, "It would be unlike the Spurs to make a panic move, but this is more about being realistic. Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper need to start, and the Spurs need more oomph off the bench. It's hard to imagine Fox being a backup – or the Spurs wanting to pay a sixth man so much coin. The pragmatic plan here is to reroute him" [2].
The Spurs made the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014 but lost to the New York Knicks, who won their first NBA championship in over 50 years [1, 2]. The Knicks are set to hold a championship parade Thursday, marking their first title parade in 53 years [2]. The Knicks clinched the title in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 28 with a win over San Antonio [2].
LeBron James is also at a crossroads this offseason. He may change teams in free agency for the first time since 2018 or possibly retire after a long career [1, 2]. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics face challenges following key roster losses in 2025 and had a poor record against top NBA teams last season [1]. Jaylen Brown remains a key Celtics player with three seasons left on his supermax contract and an option to extend for two more seasons starting July 26, 2026 [1]. Brown’s extension could be worth $71 million annually starting in the 2029-30 season, potentially rising to $79 million if delayed until the next offseason [1].
The Knicks’ parade Thursday will celebrate their first NBA title since 1973 and serves as a concrete next event in the league’s offseason calendar [2]. Jaylen Brown’s contract extension option also becomes active July 26, adding to Boston’s offseason considerations [1].
