NBA Basketball 24 Hours

Last updated: July 16, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

League Investigations and Player Movement

The NBA will not penalize Heat forward Bam Adebayo for an altercation with former teammate Tyler Herro at a Las Vegas gym. Meanwhile, free agent LeBron James has not revealed his next team, stating he is still undecided about his future. Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged that the league's probe into Kawhi Leonard for alleged cap circumvention. The NBA is also investigating a four-year, $64 million deal between Gary Trent Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks for potential salary cap violations is investigating the deal. In international news, Jonas Valanciunas has left the NBA to join Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas on a two-year contract.

Team Outlooks and Player News

Timberwolves president Tim Connelly expressed confidence in the acquisition of LaMelo Ball, believing the point guard. The Washington Wizards are hoping their young core can transform the team from last place in the East into a contender. Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye underwent surgery for a fractured left foot and his status for the start of the season remains uncertain, with an update expected in three to four months. ESPN's rankings highlight intriguing sophomore players from the 2025 NBA draft class, including Spurs' Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant.

League Business and Oversight

NBA Europe talks are set to intensify alongside the FIFA World Cup final, as the league moves closer to a potential European league launch in the fall of 2027. A U.S. representative has called for the NBA to review its ties with Joe Tsai, following Alibaba's designation by the U.S. government as a "Chinese military company".