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Last updated: July 12, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Player Transactions and Extensions

Gary Trent Jr. is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks. Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have reached an agreement on a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension, which is the third-largest rookie extension in NBA history according to sources. Trae Young expressed his excitement about re-signing with the Washington Wizards.

Offseason Storylines and Player Movements

The NBA offseason continues to have several undecided matters, including Jalen Duren's new contract, the Kawhi Leonard situation, and LeBron James' next team as the league evaluates lingering questions. James' potential interest in the Golden State Warriors is seen as a tribute to Stephen Curry's impact. Meanwhile, Spurs center Luke Kornet is making a humorous pitch to recruit James.

Player News and Off-Court Developments

Ja Morant stated that his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers offers him a chance to "start fresh" and dispel his "bad guy" image. Morant also appeared to forget his new jersey number after signing it with the Trail Blazers in a lighthearted moment. In Las Vegas, former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation, with Adebayo striking Herro according to sources. Charlotte Hornets president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson described the LaMelo Ball trade as "probably the most difficult" decision he has made.

Rookie Performances and Collectibles

Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson had a strong summer league debut, scoring 35 points on Friday night, the second-most in a Las Vegas debut since the event began in 2004 his performance capped an emotional day. Separately, a unique Victor Wembanyama trading card, a 2024 1-of-1 Panini Revolution vertical green Kaboom!, sold for $1,443,133 on the Alt platform the collectible fetched a high price.

League and Union Concerns

The National Basketball Players Association is urging fixes to the league's "second apron," with executive director David Kelly stating it forces teams into decisions that are "not basketball decisions" and negatively impacts players for the sake of cost control the NBPA believes the rule hurts fans and players.