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Last updated: June 27, 2026, 11:31 PM ET

NBA OFFSEASON MOVES

The NBA offseason is in full swing with significant player movement and contract agreements reshaping rosters. The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly acquiring star guard LaMelo Ball in a major trade with the Charlotte Hornets, sending Naz Reid and a package of draft picks to Charlotte in exchange for Ball and Josh Green Ball to Wolves. This blockbuster deal, which also involves grading other substantial offseason transactions Grading big trades, signals a new direction for both franchises. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder are moving Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two second-round picks Pistons land Joe, while Isaiah Hartenstein is set to re-sign with the Thunder on a three-year, $75 million deal Hartenstein returns to OKC. The Phoenix Suns are also retaining key talent, as Mark Williams agrees to a three-year, $38 million contract extension Williams back Suns. On the financial front, the Orlando Magic waived Jonathan Isaac, a move that will save the franchise $6.5 million Magic waive Isaac.

CONTRACTS AND RE-SIGNINGS

Several players are finalizing new deals as free agency progresses. Jose Alvarado is returning to the New York Knicks on a new three-year contract worth over $14 million, opting out of his previous player option Alvarado back Knicks. The Lakers' Austin Reaves also secured a new deal as part of the ongoing review of major free agent signings and extensions Grades for signings. In a surprising development, draftee Narcisse Ngoy, the 57th pick in the recent draft, has opted to play college basketball at Auburn next season rather than immediately entering the professional ranks Ngoy opts Auburn.

PLAYER HEALTH AND PROSPECTS

As teams prepare for the upcoming season, player health remains a primary focus. Jimmy Butler provided an update on his recovery from a torn ACL, expressing confidence in his ability to return as a "top player" Butler on ACL recovery. new Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson has set ambitious personal goals for his rookie season, aiming for the Rookie of the Year award Wilson expects ROY. The league is also looking further into the future, with an early mock draft for 2027 identifying top prospects such as Tyran Stokes and Will Mullins as players to watch 2027 mock draft.

SUMMER LEAGUE AND OTHER NEWS

The NBA Summer League schedule has been released, featuring marquee matchups including the top four draft picks and a game between the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks following their significant trade Summer league features. In unrelated news, the New York City Department of Sanitation has reportedly replaced bins that had previously gone viral, mirroring the design of one that was stolen earlier in the week NYC bins replaced.