NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: July 12, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
NBA Transactions & Personnel
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension espn.com, the third-largest rookie extension in NBA history. Gary Trent Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal espn.com to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Golden State Warriors have agreed to hire Frank Vogel espn.com as associate head coach under Steve Kerr.
Player News & Offseason Developments
Ja Morant espn.com with the Portland Trail Blazers following his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies. Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson espn.com in Summer League, scoring 35 points, the second-most in a Las Vegas debut since 2004. The NBPA's executive director, David Kelly, urged a fix espn.com for the league's "second apron," arguing it forces non-basketball decisions and harms players.
Offcourt Incidents & Front Office Decisions
Former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation espn.com in Las Vegas, with Adebayo striking Herro. Charlotte Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson espn.com "probably the most difficult" decision he has made. Andre Iguodala suggested LeBron James considering the Warriors is a tribute espn.com to Stephen Curry's impact.