Key Takeaways
The 2026 NBA offseason saw Ja Morant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James change teams. On September 2, NBA.com published a comprehensive update covering re-signings, new additions, trades, and releases for all 30 teams.
The first major change to note is Ja Morant’s move to Portland. The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Morant and sent Jerami Grant and Chris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies. The deal is also recorded as an official offseason transaction in the NBA’s official trade tracker.
Offseason transactions may continue to change before the season begins, so the information below reflects the situation as of September 2, 2026.
Essential Facts
| Player · Team | Confirmed change |
|---|---|
| Ja Morant | Acquired by the Portland Trail Blazers; Jerami Grant and Chris Murray sent to Memphis |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Acquired by the Miami Heat; Milwaukee received Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and draft assets |
| Jaylen Brown | Acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers; Boston secured Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks |
| LeBron James | Signed a two-year contract with Philadelphia beginning in the 2026–27 season; departed the Lakers |
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis moved to Miami, while the Milwaukee Bucks received players and draft assets. Along with Jaylen Brown’s move to Philadelphia, Paul George joined the Boston Celtics. NBA.com’s team-by-team update lists these four changes as officially announced transactions.
Transactions continued at the end of August. On August 29, the Utah Jazz acquired Josh Green from the Minnesota Timberwolves and sent John Konchar and Cody Williams in return. On August 20, a five-team trade involving Cleveland, the LA Clippers, Charlotte, Denver, and Washington was completed, with Payton Watson and Cam Whitmore among those involved.
One-Line Background
This offseason has combined several superstar moves with roster adjustments across multiple teams. NBA.com’s comprehensive page separates re-signings, new additions, and trades or releases by team, so the announcement status of each transaction should be checked separately.
Upcoming Schedule
The 2026–27 NBA regular season begins on October 20, 2026. Opening-day matchups are scheduled for Boston–Detroit, Philadelphia–New York, and Oklahoma City–San Antonio. NBA Cup group play begins on October 30.