The Atlanta Hawks have been busy this offseason, as they traded for Kristaps Porzingis and then dropped back 10 spots on NBA Draft night in a deal with the Pelicans to add what could be a highly valuable unprotected 2026 draft pick.

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Well, we're through the first night of the NBA's 2025 free agency period (on the East Coast, at least) and there's been some pretty decent activity, though it took a little longer than usual for the ball to get rolling.

The Lakers finished third and are signaling an emphasis on the future. The Clippers finished fifth and reportedly added Brook Lopez (two years, $18 million), but is that enough? The Timberwolves reportedly lost defensive wing Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade.

James will pick up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season as the Lakers look to rebound from a second straight first-round playoff exit and build around Luka Doncic.