Kawhi Trade Frozen, JV Heads Home, LeBron Leans East
About this episode
Adam Silver clarifies Kawhi Leonard trade pause amid Clippers cap probe, Jonas Valanciunas retires from NBA to sign with Zalgiris Kaunas, LeBron James narrows free agency focus to Cleveland Miami and Philadelphia as Warriors pivot to DeRozan
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Sources & Citations
Adam Silver says Clippers probe should wrap up before next season | Los Angeles Times
www.latimes.com
Adam Silver aims to wrap Clippers, Kawhi Leonard investigation before 2026-27 season | Cleveland.com
www.cleveland.com
Clippers-Raptors trade involving Kawhi Leonard on hold amid probe | ESPN
www.espn.com
Raptors paused Kawhi Leonard trade when asked to assume risk of any penalties from Clippers contract investigation | HoopsHype
www.hoopshype.com
Jonas Valanciunas joins Zalgiris after 14 seasons in NBA | ESPN
www.espn.com
Zalgiris Kaunas Announces Two-Year Deal With Jonas Valanciunas | Hoops Rumors
www.hoopsrumors.com
Jonas Valanciunas officially signs with EuroLeague team | BasketNews
basketnews.com
Jonas Valančiūnas leaves NBA, signs with Zalgiris | NBC Sports
www.nbcsports.com
LeBron James shifts free-agency focus to three teams, per report
www.nbcsportsbayarea.com
Shams Charania says Cleveland, Miami, Philadelphia continue to stand out for LeBron James
www.hoopshype.com
Warriors reportedly 'will look into' signing DeMar DeRozan if LeBron James goes elsewhere
www.nbcsportsbayarea.com
NBA Morning Brief Jul 16 2026 – Warriors Eye LeBron James Alternative
basketballsphere.com