NBA free agency LIVE updates: LeBron rumors, Walker Kessler trade

LeBron James dominated the conversation as 2026 NBA free agency officially began, and where the league's all-time leading scorer decides to play next will continue to be the biggest storyline on Wednesday, July 1.James isn't the only one looking for a new team after making public his impending departure from the Lakers. The rumors, speculation and signings are heating up today now that several impactful trades happened even before free agency started this year. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leona