NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 15, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Team USA Coaching Staff and Player Transactions

USA Basketball is expected to name, and as assistant coaches for the upcoming team under head coach Erik Spoelstra. In other player news a two-year deal with Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas, departing the NBA.

Summer League Updates and Rookie Buzz

The Washington Wizards are for the remainder of the summer league after an impressive debut. Meanwhile, stretchered off the court during a summer league game against the Bulls after an apparent injury. Several previously unranked high school players are in summer league action.

Front Office and Offseason Moves

76ers stars Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown have reportedly been in contact with LeBron James as the team pursues him, with Maxey reportedly taking the lead in the recruitment efforts. Timberwolves president Tim Connelly will elevate the team's ceiling, despite the significant cost to acquire him. The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with free agent forward Ziaire Williams, and guard Austin Reaves expressed optimism about the team's pieces in the post-LeBron era.

League Investigations and International Expansion

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has stated that the investigation into Kawhi Leonard for alleged salary cap circumvention must. The league is also set to regarding a potential European league launch in the fall of 2027.

Player Dynamics and Future Outlooks

Bucks guard Tyler Herro stated his desire to "" with Bam Adebayo and focus on his new team. Examining the league's most intriguing sophomore players, articles are evaluating the potential of prospects like Spurs' Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant from the 2025 draft class.