NBA free agency 2026: Early winners and losers, including LeBron James, the Celtics and unpredictable star guards

NBA free agency for the 2026 season is underway, with Yahoo Sports identifying early winners and losers approximately 48 hours into the free agency period. Notable figures being assessed include LeBron James and the Boston Celtics, as well as several unpredictable star guards whose situations remain fluid. The analysis was published on July 2, 2026, by senior writer Ben Rohrbach.