Blockbuster: Thybulle's Blazers land explosive Morant

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The cyclone that is NBA free agency turns into a category five tomorrow (July 1, 2026 AEDT) and the trade wins are already blowing.

Teams and players are signing while players are being traded in blockbusters.

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Free agency and trades that impact Australian NBA players

• Matisse Thybulle and Ja Morant were both part of the 2019 NBA Draft class. Now they are teammates in Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies agreed to trade two-time NBA All-Star Morant to Thybulle's Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for veteran forward Jerami Grant and second-year wing Kris Murray, according to ESPN. The blockbuster deal signals a major reset in Memphis, while Portland lands its franchise point guard in Morant after sending experienced forward Grant and promising young wing Murray to the Grizzlies. Portland will pair Morant with Damian Lillard.‍
• Dyson Daniels' Atlanta Hawks have declined the USD $24.3 million team option on forward Jonathan Kuminga for the 2026-27 NBA season, making the 23-year-old an unrestricted free agent, according to ESPN. Kuminga now becomes one of the biggest names available on the open market after Atlanta elected not to exercise the final year of his contract. Tyrese Proctor's Cleveland Cavaliers have emerged as a potential landing spot for the explosive wing.
• Proctor's Cleveland Cavaliers teammate James Harden has declined his USD $42.3 million player option for the 2026-27 NBA season, with both sides now working toward a new multi-year contract, according to ESPN. The move gives the Cavaliers and the former NBA MVP flexibility to negotiate a longer-term agreement while keeping Harden in Cleveland.

General NBA free agency and trade news

• Draymond Green is expected to decline his USD $27.7 million player option and become an unrestricted free agent, according to ESPN. The move would give the Golden State Warriors additional salary cap flexibility as they reportedly explore the possibility of pursuing LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade in an ambitious bid to assemble a new "Big Four."
• A blockbuster trade rumour involving NBA champion Jaylen Brown is gathering momentum, with Bill Simmons reporting there is "smoke" around a potential deal that would send the Boston Celtics star to the Denver Nuggets. The proposed package would see Denver part with Jamal Murray and Cam Johnson in exchange for Brown and sharpshooter Sam Hauser, although no deal is believed to be imminent.
• The Phoenix Suns have exercised guard Jamaree Bouyea's team option for the 2026-27 NBA season, according to Mike Scotto. Bouyea earned a standard NBA contract on March 2 after beginning the season on a two-way deal and went on to average 5.7 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 46 regular-season appearances for the Suns.
• Free agent guard Landry Shamet has agreed to return to the New York Knicks on a new four-year, USD $24 million contract, according to ESPN. Shamet averaged 7.9 points while shooting 39.7% from three-point range across 62 regular-season games in 2025-26, earning a long-term commitment after playing a key reserve role for the Eastern Conference champions.
• The Milwaukee Bucks have declined the team option on guard Andre Jackson Jr. for the 2026-27 season, making the 23-year-old an unrestricted free agent, according to The Athletic. Jackson appeared in 66 regular-season games for Milwaukee last season, averaging 4.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists while earning a reputation as a versatile perimeter defender.
• The Oklahoma City Thunder have exercised Lu Dort's USD $17.7 million player option for the 2026-27 NBA season, according to Shams Charania. Dort has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers.
• The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a new three-year, USD $45 million contract with forward Julian Champagnie through the 2028-29 NBA season, according to ESPN. The Spurs declined Champagnie's USD $3 million team option to negotiate the long-term deal, rewarding the 25-year-old after he emerged as a key member of San Antonio's young core following his waiver three years ago.
• The Los Angeles Clippers have exercised veteran centre Brook Lopez's team option for the 2026-27 NBA season while declining the team options on forwards Nicolas Batum and Bogdan Bogdanović, according to reports. The moves keep Lopez in Los Angeles but send Batum and Bogdanović into free agency as the Clippers continue reshaping their roster ahead of the new season.
• Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili has declined his USD $2.8 million player option for the 2026-27 NBA season and will become an unrestricted free agent, according to ESPN. Mamukelashvili is expected to attract strong interest on the open market after emerging as a valuable frontcourt contributor, with his representatives at Priority Sports anticipating a healthy free agency market.
• The Los Angeles Clippers have tendered Bennedict Mathurin a qualifying offer, making the 24-year-old swingman a restricted free agent, according to Hoopshype. Mathurin is coming off the best season of his NBA career, averaging a career-high 17.6 points per game, and the qualifying offer gives the Clippers the right to match any contract offer he receives in free agency.
• Free agent centre Jusuf Nurkić has agreed to a new two-year, USD $22 million contract to remain with the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN. Nurkić reportedly flourished under head coach Will Hardy last season and was eager to return to Utah's revamped roster, with Jazz officials finalising the agreement with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul.
• Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal has declined his USD $5.6 million player option for the 2026-27 NBA season, making the three-time NBA All-Star an unrestricted free agent, according to ESPN. Beal now heads to the open market after opting out of the final year of his contract, with multiple teams expected to express interest in the veteran scorer.
• The Boston Celtics have re-signed centre Amari Williams, according to Hoopshype, keeping the young big man on their roster after his rookie campaign. Williams appeared in 22 NBA games for Boston last season and returns to the reigning Eastern Conference powerhouse after reaching a new agreement with the franchise.
• Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has exercised his USD $49 million player option for the 2026-27 NBA season, according to ESPN. The two-time NBA All-Star will remain with the Kings for another season after opting into the final year of his contract rather than entering free agency.
• Los Angeles Lakers centre Deandre Ayton has exercised his USD $8.1 million player option for the 2026-27 NBA season, according to ESPN. The former No. 1 overall draft pick will remain with the Lakers for another season after opting into the final year of his contract instead of entering free agency.
• Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet has exercised his USD $25 million player option for the 2026-27 NBA season, according to ESPN. The veteran point guard will remain with the Rockets for another season after opting into the final year of his contract rather than entering free agency.
• Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has declined his USD $5.4 million player option for the 2026-27 NBA season and will become an unrestricted free agent, according to ESPN. The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year will head to the open market after opting out of the final year of his contract, with multiple contenders expected to show interest in the veteran guard.
• Restricted free agent centre Jalen Duren is expected to meet with the Sacramento Kings when NBA free agency opens after negotiations with the Detroit Pistons stalled, according to reports. The two sides are reportedly exploring a sign-and-trade that would send the 22-year-old big man to Sacramento after being unable to agree on a new contract in Detroit.
• Free agent centre Kristaps Porziņģis has agreed to a new two-year, USD $40 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors through the 2027-28 NBA season, according to ESPN. The deal includes a player option for the second season, allowing Porziņģis to stay with Golden State after playing a key role in the Warriors' frontcourt.
• Free agent forward Harrison Barnes has agreed to a one-year, USD $8 million contract to remain with the San Antonio Spurs, according to ESPN. The Spurs rewarded Barnes with a new deal after valuing his veteran leadership and consistent production, keeping the 34-year-old in San Antonio for a third consecutive season.