NBA free agency officially kicked off on Monday evening as the negotiating window opened for eligible players and all teams across the league at 6 p.m. ET. Monday night was relatively quiet, but the first stunners of the new league year came Tuesday morning.

LeBron James' decision to stay with the Lakers hasn't stopped speculation, with a potential Mavericks trade reuniting him with Anthony Davis. Dallas could acquire James by offering role players and a future pick,

LeBron James has spent each of the last seven seasons playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. At 40, the NBA legend still remains among the best 15 players in the

On Monday, the NBA announced that the salary cap has been set at $154.647 million for the 2025-26 season, while the tax level is $187.895 million. The first apron level is set at $195.945 million, and the second apron level is $207.824 million. The salary cap and tax level went into effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Tuesday.

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, rival teams are expecting to see the Lakers pursue Lopez when free agency opens. Even if Los Angeles does not sign him, there is a very good chance that he will sign somewhere other than with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he has played the last seven years.

The Los Angeles Lakers "are not making calls" to see the possible return from an Austin Reaves trade, according to The Athletic's Dan Woike.