NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 13, 2026, 8:32 AM ET

Summer League Standouts and Rookie Buzz

The NBA Summer League is showcasing early glimpses of future talent, with No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa and seven rebounds to help the Washington Wizards to a 104-85 victory. Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson also, netting 35 points, the second-highest in a Las Vegas Summer League debut since 2004. Insiders are of top rookies.

Free Agency Moves and Contract Extensions

The free agency period has seen significant financial commitments, including Donovan Mitchell signing a nearly $275M deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Gary Trent Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks. In a notable extension, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs have reached agreement on a five-year, $252 million max contract, marking the third-largest rookie extension in league history.

Player Movement and Offseason Dynamics

Ja Morant stated his trade to the Trail Blazers offers a chance to "start fresh" and. The Hornets' president of basketball operations called the LaMelo Ball trade "probably the most difficult" decision made. Meanwhile, the NBPA executive director voiced concerns that the league's "second apron" is that disadvantage players.

Coaching Changes and Veteran Commentary

The Golden State Warriors are as associate head coach under Steve Kerr. Andre Iguodala commented that LeBron James considering the Warriors is a. San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet has also to recruit LeBron James.

Lingering Storylines and Offcourt Incidents

Several significant storylines remain unresolved, including Jalen Duren's contract status and the potential Kawhi Leonard trade. The free agent market continues to be dominated by speculation surrounding LeBron James' next destination, with detailed analyses available on. In an unfortunate incident, former Heat teammates Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro were involved in a physical altercation during a Las Vegas practice.