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Last updated: June 28, 2026, 5:33 AM ET

NBA Offseason Moves & Player News

The NBA offseason continues to be a flurry of activity, with several teams making significant moves and players securing new deals. The Orlando Magic have waived forward Jonathan Isaac, a move that will save the franchise $6.5 million according to ESPN's Bobby Marks saving $6.5 million. In a trade that sends two second-round picks to Detroit, the Oklahoma City Thunder are sending Isaiah Joe to the Pistons land Joe trade. Meanwhile, Jose Alvarado is set to return to the New York Knicks, declining his $4.5 million player option to sign a new three-year deal worth more than $14 million Alvarado back Knicks.

The Phoenix Suns have reached an agreement with restricted free agent Mark Williams, who intends to sign a three-year contract fully guaranteed at $38 million to remain with the team back Suns 3 years. In a surprising development for draft prospects, Narcisse Ngoy, the 57th pick in the recent NBA draft, has opted to play college basketball at Auburn next season rather than enter the professional ranks immediately opts Auburn next season. The Chicago Bulls' new forward Caleb Wilson has expressed ambitious expectations for his rookie campaign, stating his goal is to win Rookie of the Year expect win Rookie Year.

Blockbuster Trades and Future Outlook

Major trades continue to reshape the league landscape, with the blockbuster deal sending LaMelo Ball from Charlotte to Minnesota dominating headlines trade LaMelo Ball. Ball, along with Josh Green, is heading to the Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and a series of draft picks, according to sources Ball Wolves Reid. The NBA Summer League schedule is set to feature marquee matchups, including the top four draft picks and a highly anticipated contest between the Heat and the Bucks, following their significant trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo Summer league features Wiz-Jazz.

an early look at the 2027 NBA mock draft has identified Tyran Stokes and Mullins as top prospects to watch, with Stokes currently projected as the No. 1 pick Debut 2027 NBA mock. In other player news, Jimmy Butler provided an update on his ACL recovery, expressing confidence that he will still be "a top player" upon his return from the injury sustained in January Butler shares update ACL.

Player Movement and Contract News

Isaiah Hartenstein is set to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder on a new three-year contract valued at $75 million, keeping him with the team through the 2028-29 season OKC keep Hartenstein. Free agent signings and extensions are also being graded across the league, with Austin Reaves' new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers among the notable agreements every free agent signing. The league is also seeing unusual headlines, such as the New York City Department of Sanitation's response to a viral incident involving stolen bins, with five new identical bins being deployed need Knick basket.