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Last updated: July 14, 2026, 2:31 PM ET

Summer League Standouts and Injury Concerns

The NBA summer league is providing an early look at potential future stars, with top rookie AJ Dybantsa and seven rebounds in a dominant 104-85 win for the undefeated Washington Wizards. Some players, once overlooked in high school, are with impressive summer league performances. However, the league also saw a scare as Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken off the court on a stretcher after an apparent side injury during a game against the Bulls.

Lakers Reshaping for the Future

The Los Angeles Lakers are actively building their roster for the post-LeBron era. Guard Austin Reaves, who recently signed a landmark contract for an undrafted player The Lakers have also brought in forward Ziaire Williams on a one-year, $3 million deal and acquired Walker Kessler, who for the franchise after they invested significant assets in him.

Coaching Moves and Player Focus

In coaching news, the Golden State Warriors are as an associate head coach, filling the vacancy left by Terry Stotts. Meanwhile, Bucks guard Tyler Herro stated he wants to "move on" from a recent physical altercation with former teammate Bam Adebayo and is "focused on the next chapter in Milwaukee". The Chicago Bulls are also navigating a new era under a new front office and coach, hoping to avoid a repeat of past mediocrity despite drafting at No. 4 for the second time since 2020 as they aim for improvement.