NBA Offseason May Bring Major Star Shake-Ups, Overseas Honors, and Coaching Changes
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League executives are bracing for a potentially turbulent summer, with several marquee names possibly on the move, Marc Stein reported on The Stein Line. Front-office chatter suggests more than one of Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, and the Lakers’ LeBron James could change teams in the coming months.
Of the trio, only James is poised to reach unrestricted free agency. Antetokounmpo and Leonard, however, enter seasons that could become contract years, and both were linked to trade discussions ahead of February’s deadline, positioning them as prime subjects when the rumor mill restarts.
Harper Repeats as EuroCup MVP
Jared Harper, who last appeared in the NBA in 2022, captured the EuroCup Most Valuable Player award for the second consecutive season. The Hapoel Jerusalem guard averaged 19.5 points and 5.2 assists while steering his club to a league-best 13-5 mark during the 2025-26 regular season.
Chris Paul Heads to High-School Sidelines
Fresh off his February retirement, future Hall of Famer Chris Paul will join the coaching staff at Campbell Hall High School in California, where he is expected to guide the team featuring his son, Chris Paul II, according to On3.com.
Looking Ahead to 2026 Rookie Extensions
Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron examined the market for players eligible for rookie-scale extensions in 2026, weighing whether Jazz guard Keyonte George and Hornets forward Brandon Miller could command maximum deals.
ESPN Ranks Playoff Difference-Makers
With the opening round set for Saturday, ESPN’s Zach Kram listed the 50 most impactful postseason participants, spanning play-in standouts such as Stephen Curry and Tyrese Maxey to championship centerpieces like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama.
Source: Hoops Rumors
