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Last updated: July 17, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NBA Offseason Buzz and Player Movement

Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed his desire to win a championship with the Miami Heat, stating he'll do "whatever it takes" to win. Heat executive Pat Riley also indicated that he and Antetokounmpo would welcome LeBron James back to Miami would love. Meanwhile, LeBron James himself stated he is not yet ready to reveal which team he will play for next season not ready. In other player news, Jonas Valanciunas has signed a two-year deal to play for Lithuanian club Zalgiris Kaunas signed a two-year.

NBA Investigations and League Decisions

The NBA is reportedly investigating a four-year, $64 million contract between Gary Trent Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks for potential salary cap circumvention. Separately, the league has decided not to punish Bam Adebayo for an altercation with former teammate Tyler Herro at a Las Vegas gym. U.S. Representative John Moolenaar has called for the NBA to review its ties to Joe Tsai, following Alibaba's designation as a "Chinese military company".

Rookie Watch and Team Outlooks

NBA analyst Zach Kram has released his rankings for the upcoming draft class, assessing newcomers like Boozer and Dybantsa after summer league play breaks down. In betting news, Andre Snellings addressed five questions regarding the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year race answers five. On the team front, the Washington Wizards' star trio is reportedly embracing the pressure to elevate the team from last place in the Eastern Conference to a competitive contender.