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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

LeBron Watch Continues, Wembanyama Locks Down Extension

LeBron James' free agency remains the NBA's dominant offseason storyline, with teams employing creative tactics to land the superstar. The San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet to recruit James with a humorous pitch. While some teams are opting for direct pitches, others are, as his decision stretches into its second week. Stephen Curry even acknowledged the allure of a late-career team-up with his longtime rival. The NBPA, meanwhile, voiced concerns that the league's "second apron" is negatively impacting player decisions and fan experience due to cost-control measures. The future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks is also uncertain, with GM Jon Horst calling any potential trade of the superstar a "very difficult decision" he would not want to make. Separately, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs have reached an agreement on a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension, making it the third-largest rookie extension in NBA history according to sources. The young phenom's market value was further underscored when a rare 2024 Victor Wembanyama trading card sold for $1,443,133.

Offseason Moves and Player Transactions

The Mavericks have been active, signing prospect Tarik Biberovic to finalize a six-team trade that also brings Santi Aldama and Marcus Sasser to Dallas as reported. Meanwhile, the proposed trade sending Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers from the Raptors is on hold pending an NBA probe into potential salary cap circumvention. Trae Young expressed his excitement about with his new-look Washington Wizards team long-term. In Miami, Tim Hardaway Jr. was formally introduced by the Heat, receiving his father's iconic No. 10 jersey, now marked with "Jr." during his. The NBA's top draft prospects from the 2026 class, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, faced off in a highly anticipated summer league matchup. Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson made a strong debut in the Las Vegas summer league on Friday night, scoring 35 points, the second-most in a debut since the event began in 2004 according to records.

Player Dynamics and League Rumors

A physical altercation occurred between former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro at a Las Vegas hotel practice court on Friday morning, during which Adebayo in the head area, according to sources. NBA veteran Andre Iguodala commented on LeBron James' potential interest in the Golden State Warriors, suggesting it serves as a tribute to Stephen Curry's impact on the league as he stated. In a peculiar turn of events, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has accused Governor Patrick Dumont of engaging in "adversarial business practices" in a proposed move of the club out of downtown Dallas according to the Dallas Morning News. Elsewhere, Charles Barkley is listed as the longest shot to win the annual celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe this week, with odds of 7,500-1 to win. The offseason still has several significant decisions to make, including Jalen Duren's new contract and the finalization of the Kawhi Leonard trade as noted.