Winners, losers and dominoes from NBA free agency
From franchise-altering trades to head-scratching signings, the NBA’s 2026 free agency reshapes the league’s power balance.
The NBA’s 2026 free agency has already reshaped the league’s hierarchy, with franchise-altering trades and questionable signings altering the competitive landscape. The Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets emerge as early winners after landing star wings in restricted free agency. Boston added a 26-point-per-game scorer on a four-year deal worth $180 million, while Denver secured a two-way All-NBA guard for $170 million over four years.
