LeBron James (left) and James Harden reportedly will be staying put this summer.
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Keep track of the frenzy of moves during the 2025 NBA Free Agency period, which officially begins Monday, June 30 at 6 p.m. ET.
Monday, June 30
Reports: James to stay with Lakers
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer will be staying put in Los Angeles as LeBron James plans to exercise his player option for 2025-26 with the team, per multiple reports.
Reports: Harden plans to re-sign with Clippers
Former Kia MVP winner James Harden plans to opt out of his deal for 2025-26, but will sign a new deal worth $81.5 million to stay with the Clippers, per multiple reports.
Ayton enters free agency
Portland has bought out the contract of former No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton, making him a surprise addition to the 2025 free agency pool.
Randle, Wolves reportedly agree to extension
The Timberwolves are keeping their frontcourt in order after agreeing to a three-year, $100 million deal with All-Star big man Julius Randle, per multiple reports.
Portis reportedly plans to re-sign with Milwaukee
One of the NBA’s top reserves, Bobby Portis plans to decline his player option for 2025-26 and instead agree to a three-year, $44 million deal to stay put, per multiple reports.
Thunder sign Jaylin Williams to extension
Oklahoma City announced it has signed big man Jaylin Williams to an extension, a deal that is three years and worth up to $24 million, per multiple reports.