NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 10, 2026, 2:36 AM ET

NBA Offseason Buzz and Transactions

LeBron James' free agency decision continues to be a slow burn, with teams pitching the veteran forward indirectly through voice memos as his decision stretches into a second week. Meanwhile, Stephen Curry acknowledged the "allure" of potentially teaming up with James late in their careers. The NBA's probe into potential salary cap circumvention has put a trade involving Kawhi Leonard between the Clippers and Raptors on hold. In other team news, the Dallas Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban alleges that governor Patrick Dumont is engaging in adversarial business practices regarding the team's potential move from downtown.

Summer League Standouts and Rookie Watch

The Las Vegas summer league is providing a glimpse of future talent. Rookie Darryn Peterson is showing immediate chemistry with Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George, suggesting a strong backcourt for the Jazz's future. Top 2026 draft prospects AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson faced off, with their performances offering takeaways for NBA scouts. The summer league slate also features 30 players to watch, including both rookies and established veterans.

Player News and Front Office Moves

A jersey worn by New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson during Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals sold for over $1 million at Sotheby's, setting a record for any Brunson collectible. The Miami Heat formally welcomed Tim Hardaway Jr. back to the team, where he was given the No. 10 jersey previously worn by his father. The Washington Wizards are bringing back Khris Middleton on a three-year, $17.6 million contract through a sign-and-trade deal. Former ESPN senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps has joined the Atlanta Hawks in a front office role. Elsewhere, former Hawks GM Landry Fields has been named head of men's basketball for the new global league, Project B.

League Operations and Other Notes

Milwaukee Bucks general manager Jon Horst described the decision to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo as "very difficult". U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall denied a request from Terry Rozier to modify his bail conditions, preventing him from practicing or playing with potential witnesses. Charles Barkley is the longest shot to win the celebrity golf tournament this week in Lake Tahoe, with odds of 7,500-1. Updates on significant free agency moves and for teams like the Lakers and Bucks are also available.