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Last updated: June 28, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

NBA Player Movement and Draft Outlook

The NBA offseason continues to be active, with several key players finding new deals and others on the move. The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to trade Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for two second-round draft picks, according to sources cited by Shams Charania. Meanwhile, Isaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year contract worth $75 million to remain with the Thunder through the 2028-29 season sources reported. In other free agency news, restricted free agent Mark Williams is set to sign a three-year, $38 million fully guaranteed deal to return to the Phoenix Suns sources said. Jose Alvarado is also declining his $4.5 million player option and is expected to sign a new three-year deal worth over $14 million to stay with the New York Knicks sources told ESPN.

The upcoming NBA Summer League will feature marquee matchups, including the top four draft picks in action, alongside a highly anticipated game between the Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks following their blockbuster trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo as per the schedule. In a surprising move, the Orlando Magic have waived forward Jonathan Isaac, a decision that will save the franchise $6.5 million according to Bobby Marks. On the draft front, Narcisse Ngoy, the 57th overall pick, has opted to return to Auburn for another college season instead of entering the professional ranks immediately as stated by the player.

Player Health and Future Prospects

Despite a significant injury, Jimmy Butler remains optimistic about his return to elite form. Butler, who tore his right ACL on January 19, told ESPN he still expects to be "a top player" when he recovers from the injury he shared. to the 2026 NBA draft class, college coaches who have faced the top incoming recruits offer insights into their potential professional upside, suggesting a strong crop of future talent is emerging as detailed by ESPN. For the Chicago Bulls, rookie forward Caleb Wilson has set ambitious goals for his debut season, stating his expectation to win Rookie of the Year Wilson said.

League Business and Oddities

The NBA free agency period has seen a variety of signings and extensions, with Austin Reaves' new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers among the notable agreements being graded by analysts in a recent review. In a somewhat unusual league initiative, the New York City Department of Sanitation has installed five new trash bins, mirroring the design of one that went viral after being stolen earlier in the week as reported by ESPN.