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Last updated: July 20, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Offseason Moves and Trade Grades

The Atlanta Hawks in a significant three-team trade that also sent three second-round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal saw former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher head to the Dallas Mavericks. Elsewhere, free agent forward Matisse Thybulle has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, worth $3.3 million. The Mavericks also for restricted free agent Moussa Cisse, securing him on a two-year, $4.7 million contract. These moves are part of a busy offseason, with being tracked across the league.

Summer League Standouts and Future Bets

In the Las Vegas Summer League, Yaxel Lendeborg outdueled Boozer to lead the Warriors to their second summer league championship. Lendeborg's performance made him one of ten players to as the summer league concluded. betting on the 2026-27 NBA Rookie of the Year race is already underway, with about potential top prospects. Analyst Zach Kram has also, highlighting where players like Boozer and Dybantsa are projected to fit in for the upcoming draft class.

Player Speculation and League Investigations

Speculation continues to swirl around LeBron James' future, with Miami Heat figures like Pat Riley and Giannis Antetokounmpo expressing a desire for his return. Giannis himself stated he is "excited" and would do "whatever it takes" to win a championship with the Heat. Meanwhile, LeBron James has remained tight-lipped about his plans, even as the phrase "trust the process" has generated buzz. The NBA is also involving a four-year, $64 million deal between Gary Trent Jr. and the Milwaukee Bucks.