Jalen Duren and Bennedict Mathurin remain the NBA's last unsigned restricted free agents heading into the final stretch of free agency, while the Lakers and Timberwolves emerge as reported finalists for Jonathan Kuminga, Klay Thompson signs with Miami, DeMar DeRozan joins Denver, and the Cleveland Cavaliers consider waiving Cam Whitmore before training camps open.
Roster construction takes center stage in Cleveland after a run to the Eastern Conference finals, a blockbuster trade for James Harden, and a $273 million extension for Donovan Mitchell. Here's a breakdown of the Cavaliers' projected starting five, full depth chart and the storylines shaping the 2026-2027 season as the team navigates life above the NBA's second luxury tax apron.
Six years after leaving the NBA, Croatian forward Mario Hezonja is returning to the league. The former Real Madrid star, who shone in EuroLeague this past season, has signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA free agency 2026.
