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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Player News and Transactions

Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye underwent surgery for a fractured left foot on Tuesday, and the team anticipates his status will be updated in three to four months. In other injury news, the Wizards are shutting down rookie AJ Dybantsa for the final two games of summer league after an impressive debut. Meanwhile, Jonas Valanciunas has left the NBA to join Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas on a two-year contract.

Team Building and Future Outlooks

The 76ers' pursuit of LeBron James has involved significant communication with their star trio, as Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown have all spoken with James, with Maxey reportedly leading the charge. Timberwolves president Tim Connelly believes that newly acquired point guard LaMelo Ball is worth the steep price and could elevate the team's ceiling. Lakers guard Austin Reaves, fresh off signing a lucrative contract, expressed optimism about the franchise's pieces in the post-LeBron era.

League Operations and Investigations

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged that the investigation into Kawhi Leonard for alleged cap circumvention must conclude before the start of next season. The NBA international talks, with plans to launch a new league in Europe in the fall of 2027, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup final.

Coaching and Personnel

Team USA is expected to name Thunder coach Mark Daigneault, former Pistons coach JB Bickerstaff, and Gonzaga coach Mark Few as assistant coaches under head coach Erik Spoelstra. Bucks guard Tyler Herro stated he wants to "move on" from his physical altercation with former teammate Bam Adebayo and is focused on his next chapter in Milwaukee.

Prospects and Emerging Talent

The NBA's most interesting sophomore players from the 2025 draft class, including the Spurs' Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, are being evaluated for their potential Year 2 impact. Additionally, several rookies who were once overlooked in high school are proving their worth as first-round draft picks during summer league play.