NBA free agency rumors: Hezonja, Beal, Kuminga, and Davis updates emerge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Rumors are surfacing around several players as NBA teams await LeBron James' decision on his future. Mario Hezonja could make a return to the NBA, with multiple teams interested in signing him. Bradley Beal sees interest from the Heat, Celtics, and Clippers after declining his player option. Jonathan Kuminga's potential movements are tied to the outcome of LeBron's choice, while Anthony Davis and the Wizards plan to discuss a contract extension when eligible on August 6. Additional updates include Golden State's interest in bigs Kelly Olynyk and Georges Niang, and the Nuggets rejecting trade offers for Cam Johnson.
- •Mario Hezonja expected to return to the NBA after playing in Europe.
- •Bradley Beal has multiple teams interested following a hip injury.
- •Jonathan Kuminga's future hinges on LeBron James' team decision.
- •Anthony Davis and the Wizards will initiate extension talks soon.
- •Golden State eyeing big men Olynyk and Niang amid LeBron speculation.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Offseason Trade/Free Agent Rumors 2026: Mario Hezonja return rumors, plus Bradley Beal, Anthony Davis
"Things are moving slowly while everyone waits for LeBron James' decision to come down.
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