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Last updated: July 16, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Summer League Standouts and Roster Moves

The Washington Wizards AJ Dybantsa after just two summer league games following an impressive debut. Dybantsa, alongside Trae Young and Anthony Davis, is being eyed as a potential difference-maker for Washington's ascent from last place in the Eastern Conference to a competitive contender as highlighted in analysis. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks will be without forward Mouhamed Gueye at the start of the season after he underwent surgery for a fractured left foot, with his status to be updated in three to four months.

Free Agency and Player Developments

Cleveland has reportedly signed Donovan Mitchell to a contract extension worth nearly $275 million, a move that in free agency evaluations. In Milwaukee, Bucks guard Tyler Herro expressed a desire to move on from a recent physical altercation with former teammate Bam Adebayo, stating his focus is on his new team. In a significant international move, Jonas Valanciunas has signed a two-year deal with Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas, leaving the NBA.

Team Building and League Initiatives

The Philadelphia 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown, have reportedly spoken with LeBron James as they pursue him. Minnesota Timberwolves president Tim Connelly believes the acquisition of point guard LaMelo Ball was worth the "steep price," expressing confidence that he will "elevate" the team's ceiling as the team believes. The NBA is also for a potential European league launch in the fall of 2027, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup final.

Coaching and Investigations

USA Basketball is expected to for the upcoming season, with Mark Daigneault, JB Bickerstaff, and Mark Few reportedly joining head coach Erik Spoelstra's staff. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has acknowledged that the investigation into Kawhi Leonard for alleged salary cap circumvention must conclude before the start of the next NBA season. The league is also evaluating intriguing players from the 2025 draft class, including Spurs prospects Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant, as part of its assessment of the top 10 sophomore players to watch in their second year.