NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 11, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Offseason Maneuvering and Player Movement

Victor Wembanyama is set to secure his future with the San Antonio Spurs, agreeing to a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension. This deal is the third-largest rookie extension in NBA history. Meanwhile, the league is buzzing with speculation surrounding LeBron James' next move. Several teams are reportedly preparing significant offers, with the exact dollar amounts and intangibles being closely watched as the free agency race intensifies. Andre Iguodala suggested that any interest from the Golden State Warriors in LeBron James would be a tribute to Stephen Curry's impact says that the fact that Golden State is even a consideration. Adding to the intrigue, Spurs center Luke Kornet has made a humorous pitch to recruit LeBron James.

Player Transactions and Team Building

The Dallas Mavericks have finalized a six-team trade, bringing in Tarik Biberovic, Santi Aldama, and Marcus Sasser to Dallas a move that finishes off a six-team trade. Trae Young expressed significant enthusiasm about his long-term future with the Washington Wizards. Ja Morant, recently traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, stated his intention to "start fresh" and dispel his "bad guy" image. However, a potential trade involving Kawhi Leonard between the Clippers and Raptors is currently on hold will not be completed. This pause is due to an ongoing NBA probe into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap.

Summer League Action and League Governance

The NBA summer league has provided a platform for emerging talent. Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson delivered a strong debut, scoring 35 points in his Las Vegas debut, the second-highest total since the event began in 2004. The top prospects from the 2026 draft, AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, faced off in their initial summer league matchup. Off the court, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is urging league fixes, with executive director David Kelly stating that the "second apron" is negatively impacting team decisions, players, and fans, prioritizing cost control over basketball strategy.

Off-Court Incidents and Collectibles

An altercation occurred between former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro during a practice in Las Vegas, where Adebayo reportedly struck Herro in the head area. In the collectibles market, a rare 2024 Victor Wembanyama "Kaboom!" trading card has sold for an impressive $1,443,133 has sold via trading card and alternative asset platform Alt. Separately, Ja Morant appeared to momentarily forget his new jersey number upon signing with the Trail Blazers seemed to forget he had a new number.