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Last updated: June 28, 2026, 8:34 AM ET

NBA Offseason Moves & Player Updates

The NBA offseason continues to churn with significant player movement and contract news. The Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly sending Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for two second-round draft picks trading Isaiah Joe. In other roster moves, the Orlando Magic have waived forward Jonathan Isaac, a move that will save the team $6.5 million waived Jonathan Isaac. Meanwhile, Jose Alvarado is set to re-sign with the New York Knicks on a three-year deal worth over $14 million, declining his previous player option back to Knicks. Isaiah Hartenstein also intends to return to the Thunder, agreeing to a three-year contract worth $75 million through the 2028-29 season back to Thunder. Mark Williams is expected to sign a three-year, $38 million fully guaranteed contract to remain with the Phoenix Suns back to Suns.

A blockbuster trade is shaking up the league as the Charlotte Hornets are reportedly sending star guard LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and multiple draft picks Ball to Wolves. This significant deal, which sees one of the league's promising young guards move teams, is expected to reshape both franchises grading big NBA trades.

Draft Prospects & Rookie Aspirations

The NBA Summer League schedule is beginning to take shape, featuring marquee matchups for the top four draft picks, including a highly anticipated contest between the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz, and a game between the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks following their major trade Summer league features. In individual aspirations, new Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson has publicly stated his goal for his rookie season is to win Rookie of the Year expects win Rookie Year. However, not all drafted players are rushing to the professional ranks, as 57th pick Narcisse Ngoy has indicated he will instead play college basketball at Auburn next season opts Auburn.

Player Health & Contract Graded

Veteran forward Jimmy Butler has provided an update on his recovery from a torn right ACL, which he sustained on January 19th. Butler expressed confidence that he will still be "a top player" upon his return to the court update ACL recovery. Elsewhere, the league is evaluating the significant free agent signings and extensions that have occurred, with Austin Reaves' new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers among those receiving grades grading free agent signings.

Miscellaneous NBA News

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