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Last updated: June 27, 2026, 2:32 AM ET

NBA Offseason Moves & Summer League Buzz

The NBA offseason continues to churn with significant player movement and early glimpses of draft talent. Isaiah Hartenstein is reportedly set to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder on a three-year deal worth $75 million, securing him through the 2028-29 season Sources: OKC to keep Hartenstein. In a separate transaction, the Thunder are sending guard Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for two second-round picks Sources: Pistons to land Joe. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are bringing back fan favorite Jose Alvarado. He is declining his player option and is expected to sign a new three-year contract worth over $14 million Sources: Alvarado back to Knicks.

The NBA summer league schedule is set to feature marquee matchups, prominently highlighting the top four picks from the recent draft. Notably, the league will also present a game between the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks, following their blockbuster trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo Summer league features Wiz-Jazz. Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 overall selection, has already set ambitious goals for his debut season, expressing his expectation to contend for Rookie of the Year honors Bulls' Wilson expects to win. The league's exhibition games will also provide a platform for players to gain exposure and potentially make their case for increased roles.